THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 8 MARCH 2026: Opetaia Outpoints Glanton to Win Inaugural Zuffa Belt; Ricardo Salas, Vlad Panin Register Wins
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Opetaia (L) connects with a straight left at Glanton.
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-Jai Opetaia is stripped of the IBF cruiserweight title but wins the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title with a points victory over Brandon Glanton and Read Full Story >>>
Brijhana Epperson and Christian Paez Highlight Day Two of 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Epperson and Paez Each Earn Stoppages in International Debuts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2026) – USA Boxing’s Youth High Performance Team continued its dominant start to the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, on day two with a pair of stoppages from Brijhana Epperson ( Read Full Story >>>
Beltran, Prado rule Samal Half Marathon
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
JOY Beltran of Tupi, South Cotabato and Lloyd Prado of Digos ruled the Samal Half Marathon held last March 8 at the New City Hall of Penaplata, Island Garden City of Samal.
Beltran won the women’s open 21-kilomenter race by beating early favorite May Angelie Mag-aso of Davao City.
Mag-aso, w Read Full Story >>>
Meinke-Vargas IBF Featherweight Female World Championship Set for 12 rounds?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
German world champion Nina Meinke (20-3, 4 KOs) will defend her IBF featherweight title against Dominican challenger Dyana Vargas (20-2-1, 13 KOs) on March 20 at the Fischauktionshalle in Hamburg, Germany. It's notewort Read Full Story >>>
Ruiz and Veloz Earn Dominant Wins on Opening Day of 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Guadlupe Ruiz Earns Second Round RSC; Refugio Veloz Shuts Out His Opponent on Day One
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 8, 2026) – Day one concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup, where the USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team had two boxers step in the ring. Guadalu Read Full Story >>>
Top Rank Signs Undefeated Lightweight Prospect Sammy Contreras
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Contreras returns Saturday, March 21, in San Bernardino, California
LAS VEGAS (March 9, 2026) — Sammy Contreras, a 14-time national amateur champion from Los Angeles, has signed a multi-year promotional Read Full Story >>>
153 swimmers safely complete Davao-Samal-Davao Cross Channel
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Mar 2026
ONE HUNDRED fifty-three swimmers completed the Davao-Samal-Davao Cross Channel last March 8 at Cuaco Beach in Lanang, as part of the celebration of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw 2026.
“Through the coordinated efforts of all deployed personnel and partner agencies, the activity concluded successfully w Read Full Story >>>
Leading World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki returns from 15-month layoff with another overpowering KO
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Official Results from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 8, 2026) – Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs) is back as a legitimate force!
The explosive punching Canadian cruis Read Full Story >>>
MayPac 2 Netflix Free for Subscribers
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Many are sleeping on the MayPac 2 Netflix free for subscribers fact going into September’s rematch.
Sure, Netflix are not though.
They now the power of both Mayweather and Pacman in America and around the world as names and as sportsmen and they know the masses who are not just boxing fans w Read Full Story >>>
Roca, Bernardino share top honors in Tea Block rapid chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
International Master Petronio Roca and National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. shared top honors at the conclusion of the 2nd Tea Block Rapid Chess Tournament at the Tea Block inside First Cavite Industrial Estate in Dasmarinas City, Cavite Saturday night, March 7, 2026.
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Fastpitch Softball on March 20-22 in Calinan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
THE exciting 89th Araw ng Dabaw Fastpitch Soft Tournament is set on March 20 to 22 at the Calinan National High School in Calinan, Davao City.
“There will be three categories – High School, Women’s Open and Men’s Open,” said tournament director Vincent Ryan Sarabia.
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Opetaia vs Glanton: Dana White Crowns First Boxing Champion. Is Fight Worthy?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
When Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton step into the ring on Sunday, it will be Zuffa Boxing’s first ever title fight. Considering all the rhetoric about the ridiculousness of the sanctioning bodies and the best versus Read Full Story >>>
In Thrilling Showdown, Pagara Falls Short Against Polkinghorn by Points.
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Filipino boxing warrior Albert Pagara (37-3, 26 KOs) was defeated by unbeaten Briton-Australian Billy Polkinghorn (7-0, 2 KOs) in their main event title battle Saturday, March 7, in Perth, Australia.
After eight roun Read Full Story >>>
Controversy Surrounding Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather 2026 Exhibition Fight
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Of course there is controversy surrounding Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather 2026 exhibition fight pandemonium at the moment.
That is perfectly normal.
Controlled, calculated, precise mayhem is in the air in the fight game at the moment with fights everywhere worldwide at the moment — happy day Read Full Story >>>
Unofficial Unification Tournament Brewing For Welterweights
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Almost three years ago back in 2023, Terrance “Bud” Crawford then the WBO welterweight champion (147lbs), met Errol Spence Jr. the then unified WBA/WBC/IBF welterweight champion for supremacy at 147lbs at the T-M Read Full Story >>>
Fight Results from Montreal: Steven Butler Obliterates Ramadan Hiseni; Wins by Lenar Perez, Jhon Orobio and Steve Claggett
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
MARCH 5 —
MONTREAL, CANADA: SUPER MIDDLE: STEVEN BUTLER (38-5-1) W KO 2 RAMADAN HISENI (22-3-2). CRUISER: LENAR PEREZ (16-0) W PTS 10 ISAAC CHILEMBA (27-11).SUPER LIGHT: JHON OROBIO (17-0) W TKO 5 YOMAR ALAMO (22-6- Read Full Story >>>
Former Champ Junior Makabu visits WBC offices in Mexico City
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Former WBC cruiserweight world champion Junior Makabu visited the offices of the World Boxing Council in Mexico City, where he gave a brief interview discussing his connection with the country, what it meant for him Read Full Story >>>
WEIGHTS FROM SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 6, 2026) – The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow’s professional boxing event, presented by Three Lions Promotions, at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Weights from Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Atlantic City, NJ – Boxing Insider’s Club Boxing Series returns to the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, March 7, with a six-bout card featuring a blend of undefeated prospects and proven Read Full Story >>>
Marcial gushes over Netflix show
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
The Philippine delegation to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya just lost one gold medal prospect with the decision of Eumir Marcial to fight in the undercard of the Netflix-presented rematch starring Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather on 19 September in Las Vegas.
The Asian Games are schedule Read Full Story >>>
PFL Releases Francis Ngannou
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
The PFL announced on Friday, March 6, the release of Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou after a relationship that began in 2023. The heavyweight ends his three-year tenure with the organization, during which he only compete Read Full Story >>>
Polkinghorn, Pagara at the Scales in Perth, Australia
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Australia’s Billy Polkinghorn made weight, scaling-in at 134.37 pounds, however, “Prince” Albert Pagara from Maasin, Philippines, came in heavier at 141.32 lbs., in his first try at the scale in Perth, Au Read Full Story >>>
Young Briton Rising Star: Callum Dan's Quest for Boxing Glory
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Callum Steven Dan, a 17-year-old British rising star, is making waves in the boxing world with an impressive 6-0 record, including 6 KOs.
Just a year into his pro career, this young super welterweight is already turni Read Full Story >>>
Chua rules Pattaya Open; pockets $22,500
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Mar 2026
Filipino pool master Johann Chua ruled the inaugural Pattaya Open (9-Ball) after defeating compatriot James Aranas in the final, 15-5, at the S1 Pool Hall & Sport Bar in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday night.
Th Read Full Story >>>
All Star Boxing live on ESPN DEPORTES Weights from Nicaragua
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Managua, Nicaragua — All Star Boxing, Inc. returns to Nicaragua on March 6, 2026 with a high-stakes night of world-class professional boxing titled “Ahora O Nunca”, broadcast LIVE on ESPN Knockout Read Full Story >>>
Ryan Rozicki’s Return: Presser Quotes from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 5, 2026) – Three Lions Promotions hosted a press conference today for its pro boxing event this Saturday night, highlighted by the long-awaited return of WBC No. 1-rated cruiserwei Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Heavyweight Gustavo “The Cuban Assassin” Trujillo Returns to Headline “Havoc at the Hilton 3” March 7 in Florida
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
MIAMI, FL (March 5, 2026) — Undefeated heavyweight knockout artist Gustavo “The Cuban Assassin” Trujillo (9-0, 8 KOs) will return to the ring this Saturday, March 7, 2026, when he headlines “Havoc at the Hilton Read Full Story >>>
AQ Prime Chess bet Marius Zabanal Constante of Pasig City rules Elementary Division of NCR Palarong Pambansa Standard chess elims
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
AQ Prime Sports Chess Talents top player Marius Zabanal Constante of Pasig City emerged as champion of the Elementary Boys Division of National Capital Region Athletic Association much known Palarong Pambansa Standard chess elimination at the Rosauro Almario Elementary School in Tondo, Manila on Thu Read Full Story >>>
World-Ranked Light Heavyweight Najee Lopez Battles Mexican Strongman Manuel Gallegos
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
In Main Event from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, on Fri., March 13 & Live on ProBoxTV
Up-And-Coming Dominic Valle Faces Toughest Test Yet Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Eduardo “Zurdit Read Full Story >>>
USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Travels to Thailand for 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Seventeen American Boxers Travel to Bangkok to Compete in World Boxing Youth Event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 5, 2026) – USA Boxing is excited to see all 17 boxers competing on the international stage next week, 15 of whom will make their international debuts with the Stars and Stripes. Of Read Full Story >>>