Sampson Lewkowicz: Boxing’s Picasso
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
In the fight game, a man’s reputation is either his greatest asset or his heaviest burden.
For Sampson Lewkowicz, it has only grown stronger and more special through the decades.
Long before the world figured out Read Full Story >>>
BARRY HEARN OBE TO FUND 10 BRAND NEW APPRENTICESHIP ROLES THANKS TO MATCHROOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND COACH CORE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
The Matchroom Charitable Foundation is proud to announce today an exciting new partnership with Coach Core Foundation to fund 10 apprenticeship roles for young people across the UK through its new 'Undercard' project.
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The Many Demons Of Gervonta Tank Davis
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
A look at the many demons of Gervonta Tank Davis as many are wondering will he comeback to boxing in 2026.
He said he would not long ago.
Gervonta Davis was seen recently all be it very briefly on one of Adrien Broner’s new stream shows he has in the US.
Broner been a former four-weight w Read Full Story >>>
Olongapo to host National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
The search for future Grandmasters continues as the National Chess Federation of the Philippines holds the National Age Group Championships unfurling today until Sunday at Olongapo Civic Center.
The four-day event will have several divisions in the open and girls’ Under-8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U Read Full Story >>>
JOSEPH "JOJO" DIAZ EAGER TO REVIVE CAREER AHEAD OF JUNE 19 SHOWDOWN WITH "H2O" SYLVE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
LONG BEACH, CA (June 2, 2026) – Former two-time world champion Joseph "JoJo" Diaz (34-9-1, 15 KOs) is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for a pivotal crossroads fight against rising contender "H2O" Sylve (13-1, 10 Read Full Story >>>
Charly Suarez is my idol - Jhon Lowie Lastimosa
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
UNDEFEATED super featherweight Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez is the idol of pro debuting Palarong Pambansa 2024 gold medalist Jhon Lowie Lastimosa of Taguig City.
The 37-year-old Suarez [18-0-0, 10KOs] of Dav Read Full Story >>>
Josh “The Hammer” Popper: From Holy Spirit to a Heavyweight Headline at the Tropicana
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
**ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.** — On Saturday, June 13, undefeated heavyweight Josh “The Hammer” Popper (7-0, 6 KOs) headlines a Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom against fellow unbea Read Full Story >>>
600 athletes expected in 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo tourney
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
SIX HUNDRED players from 31 countries are expected to see action in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships set on June 23-28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
“Cambodia will send a 42-member squad,” said Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. president Paolo Tancontian
Other countries Read Full Story >>>
Dagestan rivalry set to ignite Moscow: Khalidov and Yallyev clash on stacked IBA PRO 19 card
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — Two of Russian boxing’s most dangerous cruiserweight contenders will collide on 11 July at VTB Arena in Moscow as Mural "Champion" Khalidov and Arslan Yallyev square off on the undercard of Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 Waits on ‘Floyd Time’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Floyd Mayweather said the Manny Pacquiao rematch should be done within 48 hours on May 7. Almost a month later, Pacquiao’s side is still waiting on “Floyd Time.”
Mayweather made the comments during a Las Vegas press conference for his June 27 exhibition against Greek kickboxing veteran Mike Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao vs Mayweather 2 Doubtful At This Point
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Pacquiao vs Mayweather 2 has still not been officially properly confirmed or announced yet and it is June now.
Away from boxing Floyd Mayweather appears to be in all sorts of headlines and issues in the US and worldwide at the moment.
So who knows what is going on with him.
He claims he is Read Full Story >>>
Deep Waters rules inaugural WR Bughouse Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Deep Waters’ Isaac Chiu and Janak Awatramani downed The Angry Birds’ Andrew Tang and Richard Zheng in the deciding third match to rule the inaugural WR Bughouse Championship at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig Tuesday, June 2,2026.
It was the second title together for Chiu and Awatramani Read Full Story >>>
HE TURKI ALALSHIKH: 'AJ vs PRENGA IN JEDDAH REINFORCES SAUDI ARABIA'S POSITION AS DESTINATION FOR WORLD'S LEADING EVENTS'
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, affirmed that “The Comeback” bout between British heavyweight Anthony Joshua and Al Read Full Story >>>
READY TO RUMBLE: Llover primed for Angeletti clash
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
The first impression Michael Angeletti left on the camp of Filipino Kenneth Llover is how tall the undefeated American is.
“I thought he wasn’t really that tall but he’s really 5-feet-8,” Llover’s trainer Carl Peñalosa Jr. said from Tokoname on Monday.
Team Llover had just fulfilled Read Full Story >>>
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS KRISTIAN PRENGA TO TAKE PLACE IN JEDDAH ON JULY 25 – LIVE ON DAZN – AS HEAVYWEIGHTS FACE-OFF IN LONDON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Anthony Joshua’s highly anticipated return against Kristian Prenga on Saturday, July 25 – live worldwide on DAZN – will now take place at the Jeddah Superdome, it was announced today.
It will be the sec Read Full Story >>>
Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki Gets a kick out of British sports fans
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Jun 2026
(L-R) – Dan Otter (front row, center wearing sunglasses & Ryan Rozicki (front row, far right).
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (June 1, 2026) – Canadian cruiserweight contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (21-1- Read Full Story >>>
GUSTAVO TRUJILLO CONTINUES HEAVYWEIGHT ASCENT WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND TKO
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 1, 2026) – Undefeated heavyweight contender, Gustavo "The Cuban Assassin" Trujillo (11-0, 10 KOs), currently ranked WBO #14, continued his rapid rise through the heavyweight ranks with Read Full Story >>>
Boxing Insider Promotions Brings Regional Card to Tropicana Atlantic City on Saturday, June 13
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (June 1, 2026) — Tickets are on sale now for Boxing Insider Promotions’ next night of professional boxing at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, June 13. The seven-bout Read Full Story >>>
Chess, in whatever form, is a great equalizer
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
And so said American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, who bedazzled Filipino fans on the first of the two-day WR Bughouse Championship at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig.
“It’s a great passion of mine to help Read Full Story >>>
UNBEATEN CRIZTIAN PITT LAURENTE RETURNS TO FACE JING AGUAN IN A LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT HEADLINING SANMAN 101
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
AT VILLA KRISTEN RESORT & HOTEL, GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PHILIPPINES ON JUNE 13
Criztian Pitt "Golden Boy" Laurente (15-0) returns to the ring to face lightweight contender Jing Aguan in the main event o Read Full Story >>>
Lebosada, Sia rule DSA Open golf
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
JERSON Lebosada and Kenzo Sia ruled the first DSA (Davao Sportswriters Association) Golf for a Cause tournament held Saturday, May 30 at the South Pacific Golf Club Davao in Catalunan Pequeno.
Lebosada, a Class A player, carded 51 Molave points to emerge as the over-all gross champion.
Sixteen Read Full Story >>>
Canelo sums up Mayweather’s rematch with Pacquiao over 10 years on from first fight
By Tom Eaton, BoxingNews, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
In September, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set for a shocking rematch, and now ahead of the bout, former Mayweather opponent Canelo Alvarez has revealed his thoughts.
Mayweather famously schooled Canelo back in 2013 and followed up that victory with back-to-back triumphs over Marcos Ma Read Full Story >>>
Llover, Casimero arrive in Japan for June 6 bouts
By Reynald I. Magallon, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Filipino fighters Kenneth Llover and John Riel Casimero as well as their respective teams have arrived in Nagoya, Japan for their upcoming bouts in the “3150FIGHT 10” on June 6 at the Aichi International Exhibition Center.
The 23-year-old Llover will be taking on fellow undefeated contender Read Full Story >>>
Davao Chess Eagles in FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz in Hong Kong
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
THE Davao Chess Eagles team will see action in the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Team Championships on June 17 to 22 in Hong Kong.
The team is composed of IM Kim Steven Yap [2289], FM Randy Segarra [2150], Aglipay Oberio [2078], Jose Dionisio Guevarra Jr. [1997], Mary Israel Palero [1839], Read Full Story >>>
Pido retains crown, Pulleda wins
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Jun 2026
POLICEMAN Jonathan Pido retained his crown by clocking 10 hours, 30 minutes and 17 seconds in the second SIGLO 100km Ultramarathon held May 30-31 at in-and- out back course at the Magsaysay Park in Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City
“The weather was nice but it was difficult at first because there was Read Full Story >>>
Foster fends off Ford to retain WBC junior lightweight crown
By Nate Marrero, The Ring, Sun, 31 May 2026
O’Shaquie Foster earned one of the most impressive wins of his career, beating Raymond Ford by majority decision to retain his WBC 130-pound title on Saturday at Fertitta Center on the campus of the University of Houston.
After the decision was announced, Foster (25-3, 12 KOs) went straight to WB Read Full Story >>>
Juarez defeats Valle by split decision to retain WBC belt in El Paso,Texas
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 May 2026
The tenacious Mexican world champion Lourdes Juarez (40-4, 5 KOs), 39, defeated the star Mexican-Costa Rican world champion Yokasta Valle (34-3, 10 KOs), 33, by split decision in a defense of her World Boxing Cou Read Full Story >>>
Jose Sulaiman's 95th birthday is being celebrated with events around the world
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 May 2026
May 30th is not just a hand in glove day, it is a date deeply engraved in the heart of the WBC. 95 years ago, as in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Don José Sulaimán Chagnón was born.
He become the most impo Read Full Story >>>
Filipino referee Danrex Tapdasan is now one of the IBF board of directors
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 May 2026
The 41st International Boxing Federation (IBF) Annual Convention in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marked a historic milestone for Asian boxing officials during its Board of Directors election. Five candidates competed for three a Read Full Story >>>
Lomachenko wants to fight Charly Suarez in comeback, how do they match up
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 31 May 2026
Vasiliy Lomachenko apparently is coming back to boxing in 2026 and Charly Suarez is who he wants to fight but who is he?
Lomachenko is a former multi-weight world champion and former pound for pound rated as one of the best boxers on Earth when he was competing.
He went out on a high from boxi Read Full Story >>>