May 16: Kelvin Davis-Peter Dobson Welterweight Clash & Yan Santana-Cristian Cruz Featherweight Battle Added to Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright II Card LIVE on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
LIVE coverage on DAZN from Norfolk’s Scope Arena begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Tickets still available at the Scope Arena box office and at Ticketmaster.com
NORFOLK, Va. (April 21, 2026) — Nearly one year after the Read Full Story >>>
World Super Flyweight contender John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez waiting for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’ final decision
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
LOS ANGELES (April 21, 2026) – World super flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez (17-1, 9 KOs), currently ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), is still waiting for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (23-0 Read Full Story >>>
Let’s gooo!: Taduran keeping eyes on the ultimate prize
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Pedro Taduran won’t waste his time listening to Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder Oscar Collazo’s loud claims that he is the best in his division.
The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight titleholder is keeping his options open.
In fact, he will be at ringside early Read Full Story >>>
Former champ Lawrence Okolie tested positive in VADA testing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Okolie.
On Tuesday, April 21, it was revealed that former Olympian and former world champion Lawrence Okolie, 33 (23-1, 17 KOs), tested positive for a banned substance in a doping control test days before his fight ag Read Full Story >>>
Salim Ellis-Bey Secures Win for Team USA on Day One of World Boxing Cup - Stage 1
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Ellis-Bey Dominates Day One In FOZ DO IGUACU
FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil (April 20, 2026) – The World Boxing Cup – Stage 1 kicked off for the United States on Monday at the Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention Center in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil. Team captain Salim Ellis-Bey (60 kilograms) headlined the da Read Full Story >>>
Garcia, Young, Gatus banner tough field in 20th Philippine Xiangqi Open Tournament on May 1
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Apr 2026
The who's who in Philippine Chinese chess, led by International Master Jan Emmanuel "Jem" Garcia, International Master Angelo Young and National Master Edmundo Gatus have confirmed their participation in the 20th Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament dubbed as Thousands Islands Cup to be held on May 1- Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION APRIL 20 APRIL 2026: Baumgardner Outpoints Shin, Retains IBF/WBA/WBO 130 Lb Titles; Daniels Stops Green in 9; Lorente SD Collins in WBC Welter Eliminator
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Alycia Baumgardner retains the IBF/WBA/WBO super feather titles with points win over Bo Mi Re Shin
- Ben Whittaker knocks out Braian Suarez in nthe first round
-Lani Daniels wins the IBF/WB Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Year of Memories Between the Ring and Faith
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
It has been one year since the passing of Pope Francis, just as he performed yet another of the many miracles that will undoubtedly lead to his canonization in the near future.
If we recall what was happening in m Read Full Story >>>
High Stakes in Ufa: Subkhankulov and Usmonov Clash for IBF #2 Spot
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
A major shift in the Lightweight landscape is set for this Friday, April 24, as undefeated Russian standout Artur Subkhankulov faces two-time Olympian Bakhodur Usmonov. The bout, promoted by Peter Maniatis in ass Read Full Story >>>
Elorde Jr. is new PBF president
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
GABRIEL “Bebot” Elorde Jr. of Paranaque City is the new president of the Philippine Boxing Federation [PBF].
He was elected Saturday morning, April 18 at the Max’s Restaurant in Sucat, Parañaque.
The 69-year-old E Read Full Story >>>
Ancajas wins 1st bout as feather
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
FORMER IBF World super flyweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas won his first featherweight bout after stopping Ruben Antonio “Chino” Tostado of Mexico last April 18 at the Hipodromo Caliente in Arena Tecate T Read Full Story >>>
Ito knockouts Lerasan in 1st round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
UNBEATEN Sento Ito of Japan knocked out Adrian Lerasan of Antipolo City in the first round to win the vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title last April 19 at the Towa Pharmaceutical Ractab Dome in Kadoma, Japan.
It was Ito’s sixth straight win and 5th knockout while Lerasan suffered his 9th Read Full Story >>>
Kristian ‘KP’ Prenga developing into Albanian heavyweight boxing GOAT
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
NEW YORK CITY (April 20, 2026) – Heavy-handed Kristian “KP” Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) is on a mission to be crowned the greatest Albanian heavyweight professional boxer of all-time. The 34-year-old Prenga’s ultimate goal, ho Read Full Story >>>
IIEE PSME Quezon City Simba’s Tribe amazed with GAB Chairman Rivera’s advocacy for chess players
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
During the license renewal of players from various teams of Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) at Games and Amusement Board (GAB) on Monday, April 20,2026, Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera graciously entertains the players and bolsters their fullest support to chess communities Read Full Story >>>
‘CALM’ PERO READY TO FACE MILLER’S FIRE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Heavyweights collide in crunch WBA World title eliminator in Las Vegas on Saturday, live on DAZN
Unbeaten and steadily rising up the heavyweight ranks, WBA #2 contender Lenier “El Justiciero” Pero (13-0, 8 KOs) is a Read Full Story >>>
Hall of Famer Rafael Marquez's son Aaron wins professional debut
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Eighteen-year-old Aarón Márquez made his professional boxing debut by knocking out his compatriot Christian García in the first round of a four-round featherweight bout last saturday held at the San Marcos Intern Read Full Story >>>
Top Super Featherweights Tsendy Erdenebat & Cobia Breedy Battle in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’ at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Fan Favorite Francois Scarboro Jr. Looks to Defend Home Turf Against Nicaragua’s Maxwel Montes in 10-round Co-Feature
THE PROBOXTV CONTENDER SERIES RETURNS WITH A STACKED NIGHT OF 50/50 MATCHUPS WHERE RUNNERS, H Read Full Story >>>
Registration Now Open for the Return of the Butterfly Brawl at the Iconic Santa Monica Pier – August 22, 2026
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Santa Monica, CA — The highly anticipated Butterfly Brawl is officially back, and registration is now open for fighters looking to compete on one of the most unique and iconic stages in combat sports—the Sant Read Full Story >>>
Brackets Set for USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team at World Boxing Cup - Stage One
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Thirteen Athletes Set to Compete in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil (April 19, 2026) – USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Team will compete in its second international tournament of the year, as Team USA sent 13 boxers to Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, for the first World Boxing Cup - St Read Full Story >>>
Team Altagracia Primus Praedia Land Holding champ in Pacquiao chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Team Altagracia Primus Praedia Land Holding ruled the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines 3x3 Tatluhan Chess Team Tournament on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Lica Malls 500 Shaw in Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City.
Nelson Busa Jr. led the Altagracia Primus Praedia Land Holding chess team to the ch Read Full Story >>>
2-Division World Champion Daniel Ponce De León Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Apr 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 (April 20, 2026) – Two-division world champion Daniel Ponce de León confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2 Read Full Story >>>
Taduran weighs options
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 20 Apr 2026
International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran could end up making a mandatory defense against the winner of next month’s title elimination bout between Filipino Ian Abne and Chinese Zhu Dianxing in Cebu City.
In fact, Cebu promoter Chao Sy has extended an invitation Read Full Story >>>
2026 NBA Playoffs: First Round Game 1 Recap
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The NBA Playoffs first round opening games delivered both dominance and disruption, highlighted by Orlando’s upset of East top seed Detroit, Boston’s blowout of the Sixers, LeBron Read Full Story >>>
FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu gains a total of 36 rating points, bringing his FIDE rating to 2321 by May after completing 2 chess tournaments in Spain
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Apr 2026
FIDE Master (FM) Ivan Travis Cu, has successfully concluded his participation in 2 FIDE standard tournaments this April. These tournaments are:
X Open Internacional Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig in Alicante Spain, from April 1 to 6, 2026
- starting rank: 121, final rank: 68, performance r Read Full Story >>>
Irish super middleweight prospect Tommy ‘The Governor’ Hyde Improves to 15-0 with 10th KO
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Apr 2026
CORK, Ireland (April 19, 2026) – Fighting at home for only the fourth time during his pro career, Irish super middleweight prospect Tommy “The Governor” Hyde (15-0, 10 KOs) kept his undefeated with a third-round k Read Full Story >>>
Llover battles adroit Angeletti for IBF title shot
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Heavy-handed southpaw Kenneth Llover, regarded as the country’s brightest bet for a world crown, makes a big step towards achieving that goal when he faces undefeated American Michael Angeletti on 6 June in Nagoya, Japan.
The clash has been billed a title eliminator for the International Boxing Read Full Story >>>
IBA Bare-Knuckle Director attends historic Gambian Elite National Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) continued its commitment to global boxing development as IBA Bare-Knuckle Director Jim Freeman attended the very first Gambian Elite National Championships, held on Saturday, 18 April at Africell Park, Fajara, in front of a lively Read Full Story >>>
Rosales stops Obedencio in RFL 4
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Apr 2026
NOEL “The Black Panther” Rosales remained undefeated by crushing First Lee Obedencio in the first round by technical knockout in the Reality Fighting League [RFL] last April 18 at the Crossing Bayabas basketball cou Read Full Story >>>
Atty. Aldwin Alegre shines in 23rd Bangkok Chess Club
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Apr 2026
AQ Prime CEO Atty. Aldwin F. Alegre won against players from India, Europe and the United States in the 23rd Bangkok Chess Club International Chess Tournament 2026 held at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Hua Hin, Thailand.
In a stunning display of competitive spirit against his Indian opponent, Att Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao on Floyd Mayweather Jnr rematch: ‘The fight is on’
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Manny Pacquiao told BoxingScene on Tuesday that Floyd Mayweather Jnr has formally agreed that their September 19 rematch will be a bona fide professional match, imperiling Mayweather’s cherished unblemished record.
“The fight is on,” Pacquiao texted BoxingScene after Mayweather told reporte Read Full Story >>>