PHILBOXING.COM WEEKEND ROUNDUP: News, Fallout, and the Long Shadow of Sydney
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Welcome to your twice-weekly boxing briefing on PhilBoxing.com. As we enter the defining stretch of mid-year combat sports, the global landscape is shifting rapidly. From top-tier prospect consolidations to catastrophic l Read Full Story >>>
Joe Hand Promotions Secures Commercial Rights for Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Spence vs. Tszyu Live from Australia: Saturday, July 25 (U.S.) / Sunday, July 26 (AU)
PHILADELPHIA (July 20, 2026) - Joe Hand Promotions (JHP), the nation’s largest and most experienced distributor of premium li Read Full Story >>>
Revealed: Fresh twist for Tszyu mega-card as Aussie star lands major world title chance
By Nick Walshaw , Fox Sports, Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Sometime before walking to the ring this Sunday afternoon, Liam Wilson will disappear into a quiet corner of his dressing room and speak with the old man.
“Dad,” the popular Queenslander will say to that late Kingaroy meat worker, and later panel beater who helped raise him, “we’ve got an Read Full Story >>>
Grandy Twins Head to Tampa to Learn from Hall of Famers Antonio Tarver and Winky Wright Ahead of August 14 Homecoming Fight
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Undefeated Prospects Continue Their Development by Training with Two Boxing Legends Before Returning Home for BiYu Promotions' "Fights Under the Lights."
TAMPA, FL (July 20, 2026) – The Grandy Twins have spent mo Read Full Story >>>
Matchroom Extends Brentwood Town Fc Partnership as Principle Partner for Next Five Years as Barry Hearn Obe Provides Significant Investment to Non-League Football Club
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Matchroom is delighted to announce today a new five-year partnership as Principal Partner for Brentwood Town FC with a significant investment for the Essex-based Non-League football club.
The renewed partnership reinforces the world’s leading sports promotion's continued commitment to the local Read Full Story >>>
IBA Pro announces departure of Director Al Siesta
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jul 2026
LAUSANNE, 20 July 2026 — IBA Pro announces that Al Siesta has concluded his tenure as Director and no longer holds a position within the organisation, effective immediately.
IBA Pro thanks Mr Siesta for his contribution during his tenure and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.
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Suarez sends strong signal
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Charly Suarez delivered a threatening message to WBO/IBF superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete by halting Manuel Avila at 2:31 of the first round in their WBO International title fight in San Bernardino, Californi Read Full Story >>>
THE CORNER SHIFT: Can Ronnie Shields Rebuild Errol Spence Jr. After the Derrick James Fallout?
By T. Chin-Te, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Ronnie Shields (L) and Errol Spence.
When Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. steps into the ring at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney on July 26 to face Tim Tszyu, the boxing world will witness a sight it hasn't seen Read Full Story >>>
Writing’s on the wall’: Spence torched over Tsyzu weight saga as demand sparks ‘goodbye’ fears
By James Cooney, Fox Sports, Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Errol Spence Jnr’s late push to move his blockbuster against Tim Tszyu to the full middleweight limit has raised more than a few eyebrows across the boxing world.
For some of the sport’s biggest pundits, it’s also the latest sign the American superstar may already have “one foot out the d Read Full Story >>>
Yusniel Abrahante Shocks Undefeated Luis Coria in Dominant Performance Live on ProBox TV
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
BiYu Promotions' Cuban Super Flyweight Hands Coria First Career Loss with Relentless Six-Round Masterclass
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (July 18, 2026) – Every so often, a fighter delivers the kind of performance that cha Read Full Story >>>
Salamov stops Suarez as Borshchev beats Brito at historic IBA Bare Knuckle US debut
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA Bare Knuckle successfully made its historic United States debut last night, staging a spectacular showcase at the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami.
The landmark event gathere Read Full Story >>>
Charly Suarez's short work keeps him on trail of Navarrete, Lomachenko
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California – Nearly 14 months out of the ring did nothing to calm Charly Suarez’s push to stand as a world champion, as he crushed Manuel Avila by first-round knockout Saturday.
Suarez, the WBO mandatory challenger to unified champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico, belted Avila Read Full Story >>>
Errol Spence takes a swipe at Aussie boxing icon ahead of title fight with Tim Tszyu
By Sonny Cohen , Daily Mail (UK), Sun, 19 Jul 2026
American boxing superstar Erroll Spence has lit the touchpaper ahead of his world title with Tim Tszyu.
Spence touched down in Sydney on Thursday morning ahead as fight week starts for the pair and immediately took a swipe at Aussie boxing icon Jeff Fenech.
As the rivals get set to face off in Read Full Story >>>
Pichay re-elected NCFP prexy, eyes more GMs
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Manila----The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) eyes to strengthen it's program of producing more Grandmaster this year after Prospero "Butch" Arreza Pichay Jr. earned a fresh mandate as Chairman/President of th Read Full Story >>>
Olympus Rising by TWC - Amateur MMA Fight on Saturday; live broadcast via Kalaro 3.0 Sports Super-app
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Get ready for a stacked fight card, 8 fights in total, this Saturday, July 25, as elite fighters bring explosive kicks and hard-hitting strikes in Olympus Rising by TWC happening starting 5:00 p.m. at W South event place in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The standout fight featured the 21 years old , Read Full Story >>>
Suarez Obliterates Avila in One-Round Blitz to Capture WBO International Crown (Photos)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
SAN JOSE, CA -- The heat inside the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California was already a stifling 92°F, but Charly Suarez brought a devastating fire of his own.
In a performance defined by absolute urge Read Full Story >>>
Spence vs Tszyu, The Biggest Crossroad Fight Of 2026!
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
On July 25, 2026, former unified (WBC/WBA/IBF) welterweight champion (147 lbs) Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) makes his return to boxing after a three-year layoff against former WBO champion Tim Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) in Read Full Story >>>
Suarez eye knockout in risky tuneup vs Avila
By Reynald I. Magallon, Tempo, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Charly Suarez was well aware of the risks going into a super featherweight fight against Manuel Avila at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California on Sunday, July 19 (Manila time).
But the benefit of getting the rhythm, timing and sharpness of an actual fight to get himself ready for th Read Full Story >>>
Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls Power Past Host Peru, Finish World Cup Campaign on a High Note
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jul 2026
The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Philippine Blu Girls closed out their WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage campaign on a high note, overpowering host nation and world No. 18 Peru, 8-0, in a dominant display of powe Read Full Story >>>
Diego Pacheco and Immanuwel Aleem Tip Scales for Carson Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jul 2026
The weights are official, and the stage is set for a massive night of super middleweight action at the Dignity Health Sports Park. On Friday afternoon, undefeated hometown star Diego Pacheco and veteran challenger Imma Read Full Story >>>
Weights From ‘Flores vs. Navarro’ and 'Suarez vs Avila' at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA & Live on ProBoxTV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Suarez (L) and Avila (R) pose during Friday's weighin.
Main Event:
Bryan Flores 140 lbs. vs. Jonathan Navarro 141.4 lbs.
Charly Suarez 129 lbs. vs. Manuel Avila 130.6 lbs.
Adelaida Maria Ruiz 114.6 lbs. vs. Gin Read Full Story >>>
Tickets on Sale Now for Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ on Sept 4 – Live on TNT and DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Former unified Heavyweight ruler back in action – Mielnicki Jr. vs. Ammo Williams leads supporting cast
Tickets are on sale NOW as Andy Ruiz Jr. makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Damian Knyba on Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy Promotions and Vergil Ortiz Jr. Reach Settlement, Focus on Biggest Fights Ahead
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jul 2026
LOS ANGELES (July 17, 2026) — Golden Boy Promotions, Vergil Ortiz Jr., and Ortiz's manager, Rick Mirigian, announced today that they have reached an amicable settlement resolving all outstanding disputes. The agreement concludes the pending litigation and reaffirms the parties' shared commitment t Read Full Story >>>
Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls Pull Off Stunning Comeback Against World No 3 Puerto Rico, Split Doubleheader in Lima
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
The Philippine Blu Girls delivered one of the biggest upsets of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage, rallying from three runs down in their final at-bat to defeat world No. 3 Puerto Rico, 5-4, Friday Read Full Story >>>
"Pipino" Cuevas: 50 Years as Mexico's Youngest World Champion
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
On July 17, 1976—50 years ago—at the Calafia Bullring in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, 18-year-old José "Pipino" Cuevas became the youngest boxer in history to win the world welterweight championship. He knocked down t Read Full Story >>>
IBA Secretary General & CEO, Chris Roberts OBE: Regulation is how IBA pave the way forward for Bare-Knuckle Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — As we look ahead to July 18, the eyes of the combat sports world will be on Miami for a historic milestone: the debut of IBA Bare Knuckle in the United States. Bare-knuckle boxing itself is not new Read Full Story >>>
EVERY WORD FROM THE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR PACHECO VS. ALEEM IN CARSON, CALIFORNIA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Eddie Hearn
“Welcome everybody to Los Angeles, California, as the big nights keep on rolling on DAZN, you would have recently seen another huge announcement with the the welcoming of the PBC now too, to th Read Full Story >>>
WBO Youth Champion Esteban Garson Signs Agreement with Tuto Zabala Jr.'s All Star Boxing, Inc.
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
MIAMI, Fla. — Rising undefeated boxing prospect and WBO Youth Champion Esteban Garson (13-0 7 KO’s) has officially signed a muti-year promotional agreement with All Star Boxing, Inc., led by renowned pro Read Full Story >>>
Wheels and Waves 2026 at August 8 & 9 in Samal
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
THE Autocrat Events and Production will show the “Wheels and Waves 2026” on August 8 & 9 at the Peñaplata Freedom Park in the Island Garden City of Samal [IGaCoS].
“It is a carshow, motorshow, trike show and a sound off competition rolled into one,” said Isis Marie Lemana, CEO and lead o Read Full Story >>>
FM Rico Salimbagat leads IIEE Chessmasters team in Bundesliga
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jul 2026
FM Rico Salimbagat, a Filipino chess New York-based player known also to his famous Daycee attack not only in the board but also in kitchen with his flavory cooks, had led once again the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) Chessmasters team in the 2026 Bundesliga tournament on July 17 Read Full Story >>>