TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Alex Bray Set for WBA Continental Latin American Title Clash February 20 in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Bray (10-0, 8 KOs) faces Argentina’s Rodrigo Damian Coria live on Boxlab Promotions YouTube
ORLANDO, FL (February 18, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions undefeated super welterweight prospect Alex Bray (10-0, 8 KOs) is enteri Read Full Story >>>
Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki Calls out Jai Opetaia
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026
No. 1 Cruiserweight contender Headlines March 7th show in Canada
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (February 18, 2026) – Power-punching Canadian cruiserweight Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs), currently ranked No. 1 by the Wor Read Full Story >>>
BREAKING NEWS: DAZN AND MATCHROOM BOXING SIGN NEW FIVE-YEAR DEAL
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Eddie Hearn.
LONDON, 18 February 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, is reinforcing its leadership in global boxing through a new five-year deal with Matchroom Boxing in the United States an Read Full Story >>>
75 climbers start trekking to Mt. Apo today
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026
SEVENTY-FIVE climbers from all over the country will start trekking today, February 19, Thursday at the highest peak Mt. Apo in the Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
It is part of the two events - 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit set February 19 to 21.
They Read Full Story >>>
4 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Erik Morales Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite
Las Vegas (February 18, 2026) – Four-division world champion and Hall of Famer Erik Morales has confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Exp Read Full Story >>>
TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Dainier Pero Locked In Ahead of WBA Continental USA Title Defense in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
WBA #7-ranked contender faces dangerous puncher Donald Haynesworth live on Boxlab Promotions YouTube Channel
LAS VEGAS, NV (February 17, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions undefeated Cuban heavyweight Dainier “T Read Full Story >>>
A Milestone Birthday: Celebrating Brico Santig's 50 Years of Dedication, and Triumph
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Today, February 18, we gather to celebrate a remarkable Filipino, a man of decency, honesty, and a shining star in boxing promotion and matchmaking - Brico Santig!
As Brico blows out the candles on his 50th birthday, Read Full Story >>>
PH bet Chezka Centeno finishes 2nd in Florida
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
The Philippines' Chezka Centeno finished as the runner-up in the 2026 WPBA Classic's Players Championship held in Lauderhill, Florida, this Wednesday.
She lost in the finals to Chinese Taipei's Chou Chieh-Yu, 10-3.
Centeno received $11,000 for her efforts.
Chou started her campaign stron Read Full Story >>>
ARNOLD BARBOZA JR. AND KENNETH SIMS JR. SET FOR HIGH-STAKES CLASH IN CAN’T-MISS MAIN EVENT ON DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Puerto Rican Unified Champion Oscar Collazo and Undisputed World Champion Gabriela Fundora to Defend Their Titles in Stacked Championship Undercard
Saturday, March 14 — Live from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. and Read Full Story >>>
CALLUM SMITH VS DAVID MORRELL MEGA FIGHT SET FOR APRIL 18 IN LIVERPOOL AS PAT BROWN HEADLINES IN HIS HOMETOWN ON APRIL 3
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
b>Callum ‘Mundo’ Smith defends his WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship against David Morrell on his home turf in Liverpool as part of a huge North-West double for Matchroom Boxing in the UK Read Full Story >>>
2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp Attendees Announced
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Seventeen Athletes, Nine Male and Eight Female, Have Arrived for USA Boxing’s Youth High Performance Selection Camp in Colorado Springs, Colo.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 16, 2026) – The 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp has begun following the arrival of 17 athletes Read Full Story >>>
Rapid chessfest gets underway February 22
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026
THE 1st Fiona's Farm Resort 18 & Under Open Chess Tournament is set to unfold on Sunday, February 22 at the Robinsons Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga.
The one-day Swiss System format competition welcomed participants ages 18 years old and below.
Some of the country's young woodpushers are exp Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 16 FEBRUARY 2026: Ajagba, Dzambekov, Ruiz Register Stoppage Wins in Zuffa Event
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Efe Ajagba, Umar Dzambekov and Leonardo Ruiz win inside the distance on Zuffa show
-Caroline Veyre wins the vacant WBC super featherweight title with a points victory over Delfine Persoon
-Elnur Samedo Read Full Story >>>
Mexican government and WBC join forces to create mega-project “Boxing for Peace”
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaimán participated in a historic session of the traditional "Mañanera del Pueblo" (People's Morning Press Conference) at the Na Read Full Story >>>
All eyes on GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
All eyes on Grandmaster Johan-Sebastian Christiansen of Norway when the much waited Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 gets underway on February 23 to 27, 2026 at the Family Co Read Full Story >>>
WBC Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios Locked in for Ryan Garcia Showdown February 21 at T-Mobile Arena
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
LAS VEGAS, NV (February 16, 2026) – WBC welterweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) is entering the final stretch of training camp ahead of his highly anticipated 12-round title de Read Full Story >>>
Dana White mocks traditional boxing promoters: "No contest, it's like hitting babies"
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
UFC President Dana White expressed his delight and reaffirmed his position in the world of boxing, sports, and television at the Zuffa Boxing 03 press conference, stating that he had expected stronger resistance from establi Read Full Story >>>
LEIGH WOOD OUTLINES PLAN OF ATTACK FOR SOLD OUT REMATCH AGAINST JOSH WARRINGTON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Leigh Wood says he is ready to turn back the clock and get the job done even quicker when he collides with arch-rival Josh Warrington this Saturday – live worldwide on DAZN.
Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is c Read Full Story >>>
Cain Velasquez released from a California State prison
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was released from a California state prison on Sunday after serving 10 months of his sentence for attempted murder. He was convicted last year for the attempted murder of a man accused of Read Full Story >>>
Patrick Rivera wins Pacman's Cue Club 10-Ball Tournament; pockets P100,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Patrick Rivera captures the Lunar Horse Battle Royal 10-Ball title, defeating Arjay De Jesus, 9-6, in an epic finals battle held at the Pacman's Cue Club, located at Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City over the weekend.
The victory earned Rivera P10 Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor Fighting again in Detroit this Sunday on Claressa Shields’ card
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
NEW YORK CITY (February 16, 2026) – Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight Pryce Taylor (10-0, 6 KOs) is set to make his third consecutive appearance in Detroit and fifth overall in Michigan overall. He will fac Read Full Story >>>
TRAINING CAMP NOTES Gabriela Tellez Ready to Make a Statement This Friday in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026
SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 16, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated lightweight contender, Gabriela Tellez (6-0, 2 KOs), just wrapped up training camp as she gears up for the biggest fight of her young career. Telle Read Full Story >>>
Zuffa Boxing 3 results: Efe Ajagba flattens Charles Martin; Umar Dzambekov scores KO of the Year contender
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Mon, 16 Feb 2026
It was a night of knockouts on Sunday's Zuffa Boxing 3 fight card.
Six of the eight fights at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas ended inside the distance, including all three of the main card bouts — with two of them concluding via impressive one-punch finishes.
The action was capped off by Efe Aja Read Full Story >>>
Rapista wins WBC Far East Silver super flyweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Feb 2026
KENNETH “El Rapido” Rapista of Davao City captured the vacant WBC Far East Silver super flyweight title by defeating Zhongchao Tao of China via unanimous decision last night, February 15, at the SNA Gym in Sultan Kuda Read Full Story >>>
IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca faces tough competition in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Feb 2026
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca and Grandmaster John Paul Gomez expect rough sailing in the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 where they will be meeting a tough line of competitors on February 23 to 27, 2026 at the Family Country Hot Read Full Story >>>
Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin: Zuffa Heavyweights Square Off on Sunday
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Feb 2026
This Sunday night streaming live on Paramount+ heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba squares off against aged vet Charles Martin. Both boxers have recently signed with Zuffa boxing, so it makes sense they would be matched u Read Full Story >>>
“The Nightmare” Back in Action: Oguni vs Tapales April 3 in Japan
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Feb 2026
In a battle of former world champions, Japan's Yukinori Oguni (23-4-3, 9 KOs) battles the Filipino "Nightmare" Marlon T. Tapales in a 10-round featherweight bout on April 3 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Tapales (41 Read Full Story >>>
Cold Comfort: Tapales and Vitor Frozen Out in Moscow Heartbreaker
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Subkhankulov celebrates.
The biting -10°C Russian winter proved to be a harsh omen for two visiting Filipino fighters on a cursed Friday the 13th. Inside the historic Soviet Wings Sports Palace, the warmth of Read Full Story >>>
WBC Celebrates 63 years of dedication to the sports and fighters
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026
This February 14, the World Boxing Council (WBC) celebrates 63 years of existence. Since its founding in 1963, the organization has evolved from a vision of unity into an influential and respected governing force in world boxing.
The Read Full Story >>>
BOXING STARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD LINING UP FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND IN "BOXING’S HOMETOWN"
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Star-studded lineup to participate in Hall of Fame Weekend events
includes the Class of 2026, returning Hall of Famers and special guests from around the world
CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 -The guest list for the Read Full Story >>>