THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 9 FEBRUARY 2026: Figueroa Stops Ball in 12; Medina Outpoints Curiel; Asanau, Unal Win in Montreal
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Brandon Figueroa stops champion Nick Ball in the last round to win the WBA featherweight title and Andrew Cain comes off the floor to stop Alejandro Gonzalez in WBC bantamweight final eliminator.
-Chri Read Full Story >>>
Paradero gets a rematch against Francisco
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
ROBERT “Ingo” Paradero of Bukidnon got his rematch against Albert Francisco of Zamboanga City on February 21 and will fight for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation flyweight title at the Mayor Vitaliano Read Full Story >>>
‘He’s definitely worthy’: Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia talk upcoming title fight
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
With Mario Barrios set to defend his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia on Feb. 21, both fights sit down for an in-person conversation with Chris Mannix and DAZN to discuss their impending battle. You can check out some excerpts from both fighters below with the full video interview in the l Read Full Story >>>
Carcedo wins WBA Asia South super welterweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
JHUN Rick “Iron Fist” Carcedo of Davao City stopped Yesitati Yeerken of China in the 8th round to win the vacant WBA Asia South super welterweight title last night, February 9 at the Villa Kristen Resort & Hotel in Read Full Story >>>
Shark attack in Florida Marco “El Tiburón” Romero Making waves on Feb. 19
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
KANSAS CITY, KAN. (February 9, 2026) – Undefeated Kansas boxer Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs) is heading to the Orlando area soon but not for the warmer weather, fresh seafood, or Disney World.
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19-1 Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga returns on February 21 to Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
NEW YORK CITY (February 9, 2026) – Albanian heavyweight Kristian “KP” Prenga (19-1, 19 KOs) will ride a 15-win streak into his February 21st 8-round fight against Joe Jones (16-14-1, 10 KOs) on an RDR Promotions-card a Read Full Story >>>
2026 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Women's Team and Squad Rosters Announced
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Fifteen Boxers Named to the USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team and Squad Rosters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 9, 2026) – The 2026 USA Boxing Women’s Elite High Performance Team and Squad rosters have been announced following the conclusion of the 2026 Elite High Performance Selection Read Full Story >>>
Filipino child prodigy Asher Judd Sy tops the 3rd King’s College Bangkok Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Feb 2026
The 3rd King’s College Bangkok Chess Championship, held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, proved to be a historic event as Filipino child prodigy Asher Judd Sy claimed the top prize in the prestigious FIDE Rated Categ Read Full Story >>>
Chaos in Liverpool: Figueroa Silences Echo Arena with 12th-Round Fireworks
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Feb 2026
In a sport where inches define legacies, Brandon Figueroa just traveled the distance of a lifetime with a single left hand.
On a cold Saturday night at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, the boxing world witnessed Read Full Story >>>
Gabriel Santisima Stuns Unbeaten World Ranked and WBO Asia Pacific Champion Subaru Murata to Capture WBO Asia Pacific Title at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Tokyo, Japan – In a sensational showdown at Korakuen Hall on Saturday night, Feb. 7, 2026, Gabriel Santisima of ZipSanman boxing delivered a stunning performance to dethrone previously unbeaten Su Read Full Story >>>
Lucky "Batang Quiapo" Salvador defeats Rhaky "Roj" Constantino
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Lucky "Batang Quiapo" Salvador shocked Rhaki "Roj" Constantino , 8-6, in their TV table matches to remain in contention in the ongoing J &P 10 Ball Cup being held at Pacman's Cue Club, located at the Lower Ground Floor Worldwide Corporate Center on Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City Friday night.
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Heartbreak In Liverpool: Figueroa KOs Ball To Take WBA Featherweight Title
By John Evans, The Ring, Sun, 08 Feb 2026
LIVERPOOL, England - Brandon Figueroa silenced M&S Bank Arena with a stunning 12th-round stoppage of hometown hero Nick Ball on Saturday night.
His dramatic victory over the previously unbeaten Ball earned Figueroa (27-2-1, 20 KOs) the WBA featherweight belt and made the 29-year-old Texan a two-tim Read Full Story >>>
Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: Scrappy Styles Matchup in Liverpool
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Feb 2026
All-action fighters Nick Ball and Brandon Figueora tussle this Saturday. On paper this matchup should produce plenty of back-and-forth action for the fans watching at home and at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Th Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Middleweight Sebastian Juarez Returns to the Ring February 6 in Guadalajara
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Juarez faces hard-hitting Ernesto Sanchez Rodriguez on BXSTRS/Matchroom Card Televised Live on DAZN
GUADALAJARA, MX (February 5, 2026) – Fast-rising undefeated middleweight prospect Sebastian Juarez (10-0, 8 KOs), repres Read Full Story >>>
Esquillo, Arpilleda to compete at Lunar Horse Battle Royal 10-Ball Tournament at Pacman's Cue Club
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Filipino pool veterans Roel Esquillo and Victor Arpilleda are set to compete at the Lunar Horse Battle Royal 10-Ball Tournament on February 14,2026 at the Pacman's Cue Club, located at Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard, Corner Edsa, Mandaluyong City.
The Caloocan City Read Full Story >>>
WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR MEDINA VS. CURIEL IN MEXICO, PLUS MAIN EVENT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Live on DAZN from 7pm CST
4 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight contest
ROBERTO CARBAJAL (121.7lbs), Guadalajara, Mexico vs. EDGAR VAZQUEZ (119.9lbs), Mexico City, Mexico
Followed by
6 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight contes Read Full Story >>>
Rene Tellez Giron & Luis Torres Battle for Mexican Pride in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Feb 2026
University of Texas in Arlington, on Friday, February 27
Undefeated Welterweight Ruben Aguilar puts his Undefeated Record on the Line Against Upset Specialist Luis Lopez in 10-round Co-Featured War; Hometown Hero Edw Read Full Story >>>
Gomera and Ding are set to clash for the WBC Asia 126 belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Filipino warrior Jelbirt "Panther" Gomera (15-8-2, 8 KOs) and Chinese fighter Yafei Ding (6-2-1, 3 KOs) both made weight for their 10-round showdown on February 6 at The Bazaar Hotel in Bangkok.
Gomera's got exper Read Full Story >>>
“Thunderdome 53 is stacked and I cant wait to see these fights March 13 at Thunderdome 53 - Promoter Tony Tolj
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
There is 6 title fights;
WBC Australasia Super Middleweight Title pits Ryan Daye and Jye Chin together. These are 2 power punchers both moving up in weigh Read Full Story >>>
WORLD ELITE SUMO MAKES ITS PRUDENTIAL CENTER DEBUT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Tickets go On Sale Friday, February 6 at 10 am ET
Newark, NJ – February 4, 2026 – World Elite Sumo (WES) rumbles into New Jersey’s with its Prudential Center debut on Saturday, April 18, launching a new era Read Full Story >>>
Sumalinog Brothers Score Wins in Bohol; Sign with Monty Flores (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Sumalinog Bros pose with Flores.
DUERO, Bohol -- The promising Sumalinog Brothers, Kevin and Khyl, not only scored exciting knockout wins in their home province of Bohol.
They also got Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH TEAM BOXING LEAGUE
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Las Vegas, NV (February 4, 2026) – Manny Pacquiao Promotions today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Team Boxing League (“TBL”) outlining the proposed future involvement of Manny Pacquiao and Manny Pacquiao Promotions with the league as it continues to expand its team-based Read Full Story >>>
Trifon Petrov unveils the signing of another USA Team member in Ariana Carrasco
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Ariana Carrasco has signed a long-term management agreement with Trifon Petrov and Imperial Boxing.
Carrasco started boxing at age 12 and had over 80 amateur fights. She had an impressive amateur career and won 12 national Read Full Story >>>
Jerome Gonzales off to a marvelous start in J&P 10 Ball Cup at Pacman's Cue Club
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Jerome Gonzales kicked off his title bid in the J&P 10 Ball Cup with aplomb after picking up his opening wins in Pacman's Cue Club, located at the World Wide Corporate Center on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City Wednesday night.
Gonzales upset veteran player Eric Bayhon, 7-5.
"It is a good star Read Full Story >>>
DCL amateur MMA on Feb. 21 at Sta. Lucia Mall
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
THE Davao Combat League [DCL] Amateur Mixed Martial Arts will have its initial offering on February 21 at the Sta. Lucia Mall in Buhangin.
A total of 13 pairs from different matches – mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.
“Eight MMA plus two kickboxing and three Jiu-Jitsu will comp Read Full Story >>>
Something doesn't smell right in Floyd Mayweather's lawsuit of Showtime
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
You’re reminded often in this business – especially in the coverage of boxing – to apply the sniff test to certain stories.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr suing Showtime and its former president Stephen Espinoza for more than $340 million in misappropriated funds nearly 10 years after he fought on th Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 FEBRUARY 2026: Shakur Schools Teofimo to Become 4-Division Champ; Zayas Unifies WBA/WBO Superwelter; Kelly Beats Murtazaliev
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Shakur Stevenson outpoints Teofimo Lopez to win the WBC super lightweight title.
-Bruce Carrington knocks out Carlos Castro for vacant WBC featherweight title
-Keyshawn Davis, Jarrell Miller and Austin W Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Grand Week for Boxing in NY
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
This past week was filled with mixed emotions. My wife Christiane’s grandmother, Doña Manira Salomón Zairick, passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a united family rooted in deep principles, values, and Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime ... I'm Missing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars!
By TMZ Staff, TMZ.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn't make it to his bank account ... and now he's suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollar Read Full Story >>>
Boxlab Promotions Euri Cedeno and Carlos De Leon Castro Shine in San Juan Victories
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Both fighters remain undefeated with electrifying performances at Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO– (February 3, 2026) – This past weekend at the iconic Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, two of Box Read Full Story >>>