A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2026
A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, and determination. William “El Camarón” Zepeda captured the WBC Lightweight World Championship at the Virgin H Read Full Story >>>
PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lopez Targets Technical Gains, Itauma Talks Hrgovic & Heavyweight Preservation, Plus Garcia-Benn & Fury-Joshua Latest
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2026
TEOFIMO LOPEZ ENVISIONING TECHNICAL REFINEMENT AGAINST ROLLY ROMERO
Former world champion Teofimo Lopez says fans can expect a far more polished and disciplined version of himself whe Read Full Story >>>
Florence Anthony, extraordinary journalist and wife of former champion Michael Spinks, has passed away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2026
Florence Anthony (R) with husband Michael Spinks.
The charismatic and renowned American journalist Florence “Flo” Anthony passed away on August 6 at the age of 74.
Affectionately Read Full Story >>>
Gahi Marathon 2026 on August 9 at Freedom Park in Davao City
By Kim delos Reyes-Teves, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2026
THE third and final leg of the Gahi Marathon 2026 will be on August 9 at the Freedom Park in Roxas Avenue, Poblacion District, Davao City.
“The gun start of the 42-kilometers is at 1 am,” said race director Roel Amabao-Ano of BBG Run Events.
The 21km is at 3am while the 5km is at 5am.
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Bernardino to see action in Singapore chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2026
Manila---Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr., a certified an online Arena Grandmaster, is set to represent the Philippines in the 24th ASEAN + Age Group Chess Championships scheduled on August 7 to 17 at T Read Full Story >>>
Arcillas to face Labtic for MinProBa title on August 9
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
COMEBACKING Matthew Arcillas of Zamboanga City is fighting Jingle Labtic of Agusan del Sur for the vacant MinProBa lightweight c Read Full Story >>>
Juego Todo envisions medical programs for FMA Masters, Grandmaster
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
THE Juego Todo and Filipino Martial Arts has envisioned programs that provide quality healthcare assistance, medical benefits, and burial benefits for the FMA Masters, Grandmasters, and Supreme Grandmasters.
“This is a sad reality and heartbreaking to see our FMA Masters, Grandmasters, and Supr Read Full Story >>>
The Takeover Goes Independent: Teofimo Lopez Chooses DAZN Over Zuffa
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is taking full control of his promotional career.
In a sit-down interview with Vegas Sports Today, Lopez officially announced the launch of hi Read Full Story >>>
EALA MANIA GOES TO TORONTO: ALEX DOWNS PARKS 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Fresh off her monumental triumph at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, the Alex Eala hurricane blew north into Canada. On Wednesday night at the Sobeys Stadium, Center Court was completely transformed i Read Full Story >>>
Yapp Keeps Title Defence Alive as Last 128 Is Set | 2026 Florida Open Pool Championship
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Aloysius Yapp kept both his Florida Open Pool Championship title defence and World No.1 ranking alive after responding emphatically to his opening-day upset, while Justin Bergman bounced back from set Read Full Story >>>
Teremoana Targets Huni, Itauma and Dubois Next as He Sizes up Savage before August 12 Clash – Live on DAZN's Kayo Sports
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Teremoana Teremoana sized up American rival DeAndre Savage for the first time in-person last night – before he warned every top Heavyweight on the planet that he is ready to beat them next in his Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Arlando Senoc returns to action against John Rey Labajo on August 9 in Cebu
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
UNDEFEATED Arlando “Hisoka” Senoc of Southern Leyte will fight John Rey Labajo on August 9 at the Asturias Gym in Cebu.
Senoc [8 Read Full Story >>>
Former World Champions “Showtime” Shawn Porter & Paulie Malignaggi Join Broadcast Team for “Butterfly Brawl” at Iconic Santa Monica Pier
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Explosive Boxing Event Returns Saturday, August 22, With Stacked Card of Undefeated Fighters and Rising Prospects Benefiting Teen Cancer America
LOS ANGELES (August 5, 2026) — An all-star broadcast t Read Full Story >>>
WBC calls the boxing community to support Polish fighter Denis Madry's road to recovery
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
The boxing community is known for never abandoning its warriors, especially when they face the most important fight of their lives. Today, we join forces to support Polish fighter Denis Mądry, who, after suffe Read Full Story >>>
Kenia Enriquez Continues Championship Comeback Against Veteran Melinda Cooper in Tijuana
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Three-time world boxing champion Kenia "Mexican Queen" Enriquez (28-1, 11 KOs) will continue her highly anticipated return to professional boxing when she faces veteran contender Melinda "La Maravil Read Full Story >>>
Recarte Tiauson to compete in Malaysia
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Manila---Filipino Recarte Tiauson is to compete in the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival, scheduled from August 28 to September 6, 2026 at KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
" I would like to thank Talisay Mayor Atty. Rowena 'Weng' Lopez Lizares and Talisay Chess Club President Ely Jimenez fo Read Full Story >>>
Ryan Garcia Eyes Unification and Redemption Against Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez Winner
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
The welterweight division’s collision course is coming into sharp focus as WBA 147-pound champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero prepares to make the first defense of his title against Teofimo Lopez on A Read Full Story >>>
Yapp's Reign Under Threat After Opening Day Upset | 2026 Florida Open Pool Championship
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Aloysius Yapp endured a nightmare start to his Florida Open Pool Championship title defence after suffering a shock opening-round defeat that left both his crown and newly earned World No.1 ranking Read Full Story >>>
Alex Eala's Arrival: How a DC Open Triumph Redefined the WTA's Next Generation
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Champions are rarely defined by a single victory. They are defined by the manner in which they win, the opponents they overcome, and the expectations they permanently alter.
Alex Eala's title r Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Contender Kaipo Gallegos Returns August 28 Against Desmond Lyons in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
WBA No. 8-ranked Contender Looks to Continue his Rise
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 4, 2026) – Undefeated lightweight contender Kaipo Gallegos (12-0-1, 9 KOs) will look to strengthen his position among the Read Full Story >>>
Gilbert ‘Tonka’ Kabamba fighting for a USA Boxing berth in the 2028 LA Olympics
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Congo native, Boston super heavyweight boxer on potentially historical journey
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 4, 2026) – Olympic boxing hopeful Gilbert “Tonka” Kabamba has traveled a long, arduous Read Full Story >>>
September 12: Cruiserweight Champions Jai Opetaia & Noel Mikaelian Collide in Co-Feature to Garcia vs. Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
August 4, 2026 — Zuffa Boxing and Ring world champion Jai Opetaia will face two-time world champion Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Opetaia vs. Mikaelia Read Full Story >>>
High Stakes at The O2: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic Upgraded to Vacant IBF World Heavyweight Title Clash
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
The hype surrounding British heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma has reached a fever pitch. What was already a highly anticipated clash between the surging 21-year-old and Croatian contender Filip Hrgovic Read Full Story >>>
No. 1 Super Flyweight contender John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez in holding pattern
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Patiently waiting for WBA to order his Dream World Title Fight (rematch)
LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) –- Colorful Los Angeles professional boxer John “Scrappy” Ramirez (17-1, 9 KOs) was elevated to the No. 1 po Read Full Story >>>
México receives William Zepeda as new WBC lightweight world champion
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Hundreds of boxing fans, friends, and family of the new WBC lightweight world champion, William "El Camarón" Zepeda, gathered at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City on Monday Read Full Story >>>
PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUND UP: Joshua-Fury Heading Out of Wembley to New York?
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
1. Planned Joshua-Fury Wembley Showdown in Jeopardy
The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appears increasingly unlikely to take place at Lon Read Full Story >>>
John Paul De Guzman Rules 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open Standard Challenger
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Bangkok, Thailand ---Filipino John Paul De Guzman won via tiebreak the 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open Standard Challenger section at the Royal Benja Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, Augus Read Full Story >>>
LARSSON LIFTS WHEELCHAIR TITLE AS WORLD 10-BALL & DOUBLES MOVE TOWARDS CONCLUSION
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Rome Cavalieri – A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
3rd August 2026
SWEDEN’S HENRIK LARSSON claimed the first title of the Predator Pro Billard Series’ Roman stay as he took down the Predator Wheelchair Open, defeating Matej Barjkovic in a third set decider in front of an appreciative crowd at the Read Full Story >>>
A STAR IS BORN: ALEX EALA CAPTURES 2026 MUBADALA CITI DC TENNIS OPEN
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
First there was Manny Pacquiao—a lone force who brought an entire nation to a standstill every time he stepped into the ring.
Now, Alex Eala follows in those giant footsteps as the ne Read Full Story >>>
MASOUD, CONWAY, MIDDLEMISS AND CROFT JOIN UNDERCARD FOR HEDGES VS BROWN AT MANCHESTER'S CO-OP LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 19
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
A huge night of Championship boxing is locked in at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday, September 19 – live worldwide on DAZN – as Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing today announced an exciting unde Read Full Story >>>
Irish boxer Lee Reeves in Hospital after being knocked out in Dublin card
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Lee Reeves.
Irish boxer Lee Reeves (16-2, 11 KOs), 31, was rushed to the hospital after being knocked out in the tenth round of his fight against Gary Cully (20-2, 11 KOs), 30. He was knocked down Read Full Story >>>
Quizon wins in Thailand chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Bangkok, Thailand----Filipino Grandmaster Daniel Quizon won the Open division title in the 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open and earned his 4.7 FIDE Standard Rating held at th Read Full Story >>>
THE PINOY PITBULL: How Alvin Camique Brawled in the Shadows to Claim a Crown
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Into the African Night
Alvin Camique captured the WBF world bantamweight crown last Friday (Saturday in Manila) in South Africa.
They didn’t sound the trumpe Read Full Story >>>
AND NEW WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION WILLIAM "EL CAMARÓN" ZEPEDA DEFEATS LAMONT ROACH
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Aug 2026
RAYMOND MURATALLA RETAINS IBF LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER ROBSON "O BRABO" CONCEIÇÃO
LAS VEGAS (Aug. 1, 2026) — AND THE NEW WBC lightweight world champion William "El Camarón" Zeped Read Full Story >>>
Calolot, Villamonte rule Milo Davao marathon
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Aug 2026
NEW-faces Jave Calolot and Leedy Erika Villamonte ruled the 2026 National MILO® Marathon – Davao early today, Sunday, August 2 at the Davao Global Township in Matina, Davao City.
The 25-year-old Calolot of Alabel, Sarangani clocked two hours, 40 minutes and 24 seconds to win the men’s 42-km Read Full Story >>>