PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Championship Action in Vegas and Dublin; Usyk Picks AJ Over Fury; Canelo & Robert Garcia Debate Garcia-Benn
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Welcome to your Thursday mid-week boxing update on PhilBoxing.com. Following a historic weekend that saw Tim Tszyu claim middleweight dominance over the retiring Errol Spence Jr. and British heavywe Read Full Story >>>
Zulueta Retains ABF Flyweight Title in Dominant Bangkok Victory; Mikael and Callum Score KO Wins (Photos)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Filipino unbeaten champion John Michael "The Striker" Zulueta successfully defended his ABF Flyweight Championship with a ten-round unanimous decision victory over Xolieng Souvannaphakdy of Laos.
The f Read Full Story >>>
Domino’s – Ireland’s Favourite Pizza Delivery Brand – Is Named Official Event Partner for Katie Taylor’S Farewell
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce today Domino’s Ireland as its Official Event Partner for the historic Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship Fight Night at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park on S Read Full Story >>>
Faeldonia remains on top
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Bangkok, Thailand --- Youthful Filipino Jerick Concepcion Faeldonia, playing with the white pieces, defeated Gavin Siridanupath of Thailand after a grueling 60-move battle in the Caro-Kann Defense in Round 4 of the 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Tournament Standard Challenger here at Royal B Read Full Story >>>
LARA BACK IN ACTION AGAINST ORNELAS IN GUADALAJARA ON AUGUST 29
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Mauricio Lara continues his road to becoming a two-weight World champion when he takes on Carlos Ornelas in an all-Mexico main event at Complejo Deportivo Artes Marciales in Guadalajara on Saturday August Read Full Story >>>
Giovani Santillan & Abass Baraou meet at the crossroads in September 11 ProBoxTV main event
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Both top-ranked junior-middleweight contenders Giovani Santillan and Abass Baraou say they’re well aware of the career implications of winning or losing their 10-round main event on Friday, September 11 Read Full Story >>>
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame all set for its Annual Induction Gala on Aug. 14 and 15
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame has announced that it will present five special awards during its 14th Annual Induction Gala Weekend on August 14 and 15 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, recognizing the ded Read Full Story >>>
The Philippines and Thailand Sign Landmark Pro Boxing Cooperation Agreement
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
In a significant move to strengthen professional boxing ties between the Philippines and Thailand, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) signed a M Read Full Story >>>
Who’s not afraid?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
The only reigning Filipino world boxing champion is ready to make his fourth title defense but no top 10 contender is on the list of prospective challengers. IBF minimumweight ruler Pedro Taduran is wai Read Full Story >>>
Venezuelan former WBC Champ Cañizales to dispute light flyweight vacant WBA championship
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Former world champion Carlos Cañizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs), 33, will fight for the vacant WBA light flyweight world title against Japanese prospect Daiya Kira (4-0, 3 KOs), 23, on September 2nd in Kanagawa, Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Jahyden Britton Battles Bruno Pola Ruiz for Vacant WBA/NABA Super Middleweight Title in Co-Main Event at BiYu Promotions' "Fights Under the Lights"
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Texas rivals collide for the vacant WBA/NABA Super Middleweight Championship as the highly anticipated co-main event streams live on CombatVisionTV from Constellation Field in Sugar Land on August 14.
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Three-Time World Champion Kenia Enriquez Announces Return to Boxing, Ready for a New Championship Chapter
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Three-time world boxing champion Kenia “Mexican Queen” Enriquez (28-1, 11KO) is officially returning to the boxing ring after a hiatus of over two and a half years. Her first fight back will be in he Read Full Story >>>
Carlo Bacaro Brutalizes Thai Rival in Two Rounds to Capture WBF Silver Welterweight Title
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Hard-swinging Negros Oriental warrior Carlo Bacaro brutally dismantled Thailand's Channarong Injampa in just two rounds at Robinsons Galleria in Cebu last weekend July 25, capturing the World Boxing Found Read Full Story >>>
Teremoana and Savage trade verbal blows online ahead of August 12 showdown in Australia
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Heavy-hitting rivals Teremoana Teremoana (11-0, 11 KOs) and DeAndre Savage (11-1, 11 KOs) traded verbal blows for the first time as they went head-to-head in a virtual face-off with Matchroom Sport Chairm Read Full Story >>>
Panamanian female sports icon Nataly Delgado receives WBA belt
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
In a special ceremony held at Acha Restaurant, one of the most luxurious and impressive in Panama City, Panamanian superstar and national heroine Nataly Delgado received the super flyweight world champio Read Full Story >>>
Faeldonia remains on top in Bangkok Chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Jerick Faeldonia.
Bangkok---Filipino teen standout Jerick Faeldonia downs Bang Fu-Yeh of Chinese-Taipei to claim an early share of the lead in the 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open Wednesd Read Full Story >>>
Signed, Sealed… but Still Unsettled: Unanswered Questions Hang Over Fury-Joshua Ahead of Expected Ink
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Promoter Eddie Hearn insists that Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is contractually secured, with paper ink reportedly pending final signature within days. Yet, in the wake of a bizarre 24-hour doubleheader across T Read Full Story >>>
VETERAN SAVVY VS UNDEFEATED POWER: MUGICHA NAKAGAWA VS LEMUEL DE BARBO AUGUST 1 IN LA TRINIDAD
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Highland Boxing Promotions is bringing an absolute thriller of a fight to the Cordillera highlands!
Set for August 1 at the CCDC Gym in La Trinidad, Benguet, Japanese ring general Mugicha Nakagawa fights undefeat Read Full Story >>>
SKYE NICOLSON TO DEFEND WORLD TITLE AGAINST MIYO YOSHIDA ON AUG 29 IN BIRMINGHAM AS MATCHROOM AND MVP ANNOUNCE ALLIANCE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions have today entered a landmark, long-term strategic alliance focused on accelerating the growth of women’s boxing.
The partnership brings Read Full Story >>>
Tickets for Martinez vs. Plantic in Los Angles, Saturday, August 29
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Tickets are now sale for WBC interim world super-middleweight champion Lester Martinez’s first interim title defense against Luka “The Thunder” Plantic, 13-0 (10 KOs), of Zagreb, Croatia.
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Grandy Twins Celebrate Milestone 18th Birthday, Set to Shine at BiYu Promotions' "Fights Under the Lights" on August 14
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
All Grown Up: Grandy Twins Ready to Launch the Next Phase of Their Boxing Journey
HOUSTON, TX (July 28, 2026) – Rising boxing prospects and viral TV sensartions, Steven and Daniel Grandy, reached a Read Full Story >>>
Sergeev and Lubkovich set for key bouts at WINLINE. IBA.PRO 20 in Naberezhnye Chelny
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The fight card for IBA.PRO 20 continues to take shape as two of Russia’s rising professional stars, Sergey Sergeev and Sergey Lubkovich, prepare to step into the ring on August 14 in Naberezhnye Read Full Story >>>
Hard-hitting SEA Games bronze medalist Mark Ashley Fajardo signs with Sanman Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Hard-hitting Philippines national team amateur standout and South East Asian Games bronze medalist Mark Ashley Fajardo has signed with Jim Claude Manangquil’s Sanman Boxing in partnership with Roy Cuico. The Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 27 JULY 2026: Tszyu vs Spence, Return of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Highlight Busy Week
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
JULY 24
-Tyson Fury beats Mariusz Wach on a seventh round retirement in Thailand and British heavyweight Simon Ibekwe knocks out Daniel Baer (Dietz) in 28 seconds.
-Demetrius Andrade returns with a win as Read Full Story >>>
The Legacy Continues: Team Durán Prepares for Historic Panama-Mexico Showdown
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
In the vibrant city of Chitré, located in the Herrera Province—one of Panama's ten provinces—an extraordinary event unfolded over a three-day weekend: the Roberto Durán National Tournament – The Legacy. Organized by th Read Full Story >>>
NM Ric Portugalera Tops Hongkong Blitz Chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Playing without a single loss, National Master Ric Portugalera emerged as the champion of the KCA Summer Chess Open FIDE Rated Blitz chess tournament held last Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Hongkong.
The General Santos City native Portugalera finished the 7-round Swiss System competition with 6.5 poi Read Full Story >>>
Nurghali gets second shot at Japparbergenov’s bantamweight title at International Boxing Day in Astana
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — Aidos “Alim” Japparbergenov defends his bantamweight title against unbeaten challenger Almaz Nurghali on 28 August in the main championship bout at International Boxing Day in Astana organised Read Full Story >>>
Champion's Mindset: Gustavo Trujillo Ready to Defend BKB Heavyweight Title Against Mark O'Neil at BKB 58
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Undefeated champion puts his perfect 8-0 record and streak of eight first-round knockouts on the line in Miami on August 29
MIAMI, Fl (July 27, 2026) — Undefeated BKB Heavyweight World Champion Gustavo "The Cuba Read Full Story >>>
Spanish boxer Eddine has been Hospitalized in Spain
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Spanish professional boxer Chimo Eddine (7-4-1, 2 KOs), 35, has been hospitalized in Malaga since the early hours of Sunday, July 26, after losing by knockout in the fifth round of a fight for the vacant Spanish lightwe Read Full Story >>>
20th Asian Games in Japan: PH football in group C, G
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2026
THE Philippines were in the Team Draw Ceremony held July 23 in the football matchups for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 slated on September 19 to October 14.
The PH football Men’s team mentored by Coach Carles Cuadrat is in Group C together with Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Kuwait.
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PHILBOXING.COM MONDAY ROUNDUP: Tszyu Outclasses Spence in Sydney as "The Truth" Retires; Heavyweight Drama in Pattaya and Jeddah
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Welcome to your Monday boxing briefing on PhilBoxing.com. An historic, action-packed weekend of global combat sports has come to a close. From a changing of the guard in Sydney that brought a Hall of Fa Read Full Story >>>
'The Fight Is Signed': Hearn Declares Joshua vs. Fury Secured as Mind Games Begin with 'Landlord' Spoof
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Following a dramatic weekend that saw both heavyweights overcome their final tune-up hurdles, Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has declared that the long-elusive mega-fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is c Read Full Story >>>
Chezka Centeno wins 3rd world title by ruling the Oneida WPA Women's World 8-Ball Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Manila---Chezka "The Flash" Centeno toppled former world champion Kelly Fischer of Great Britain, 9-6, to rule the just ended 2026 Oneida WPA Women's World 8-Ball Championship held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA on Read Full Story >>>
CARE conducts 6.5mile open water in Davao Gulf
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2026
THIRTY young boys and girls swam 6.5mile open water from Davao Gulf as part of their training course for the Water Safety Search and Rescue [WASSAR] for Junior Lifeguards.
The final open water swim started in Sharks Beach Resort in Down Dawis Beach near Dawis Baywalk in Digos City.
A wake-up c Read Full Story >>>
Mise, Arellano rule Davao-Japan golfest
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2026
RICARDO Mise and Dick Arellano emerged as the over-all gross and net champions in the 2nd Davao-Japan Friendship tournament held
Mise carded a countback with 37 points to beat EJ Casintahan.
Casintahan settled for Class A gross champion followed by runner-up Alex Bisera [34].
Arellano, a Cl Read Full Story >>>