Report: Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance before Devin Haney fight
By Michael Rosenthal, Boxing Junkie, Thu, 02 May 2024
Ryan Garcia failed two drug tests taken before his fight with Devin Haney on April 20 in Brooklyn, New York, ESPN is reporting. The 140-pound contender tested positive for the performance enhancing drug Ostarine, according to a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter obtained by ESPN. Garcia   Read Full Story >>>

Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance ostarine
By Mike Coppinger, ESPN.com, Thu, 02 May 2024
Star boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance ostarine the day before and the day of his upset win over Devin Haney last month, per a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter sent to all parties Wednesday and obtained by ESPN. The urine samples were collected prio  Read Full Story >>>

LORENZ DUMAM-AG STOPS RAMEL MACADO JR IN FIRST ROUND IN BATTLE OF UNDEFEATED (VIDEO)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

Mandaue City -- In a match between two undefeated fighters, it was Lorenz Dumam-ag who emerged as the victor over Ramel Macado Jr. after the smoke cleared at the Mandaue City Sports Complex Wednesday night.   Read Full Story >>>

Croft wins by UD
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

AGE doesn’t matter as 40-year-old Casey Croft of Hawaii out punched Peeyalux Sanpokang of Thailand to win by unanimous decision last night, May 1 at the Mandaue City Sports Cultural and Complex in Mandaue Ci  Read Full Story >>>

Top Rank Presents Undisputed Junior Featherweight Championship: Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

Monday, May 6 at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT Historic Fight Card Includes Three Additional World Title Matches Live and Exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. (May 1, 2024) — Top Rank Boxing on ESPN presented by AutoZone: Inoue v  Read Full Story >>>

HAMZA UDDIN READY TO SHINE IN BIRMINGHAM: 'YOU HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING YET'
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

After his highlight-reel knockout debut, Uddin returns on June 22 ‘Future World Champion’ Hamza Uddin has vowed to wow the boxing world once again as he prepares for a homecoming fight in Birmingham on June 22, live on DAZN.   Read Full Story >>>

Heavyweight Quintin Sumpter Embraces the Spoiler’s Role
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024
To challenge 12-0 Sonny Conto on June 15 in A.C. QUINCY, Mass. (May 1, 2024) – Massachusetts heavyweight Quintin Sumpter (7-2, 4 KOs) embraces the spoiler’s role, and he will hit the road once again on June 15th to challenge undefeated Sonny “The Bronco” Conto (12-0, 9 KOs) at the famed B  Read Full Story >>>

NM Jasper Faeldonia rules IIEE chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024
Manila---National Master (NM) Jasper Faeldonia of Manila confirmed his new status as the next big thing in men’s chess after capturing the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. (IIEE) Labor Day Metro Central Chapter Chess Tournament at the 4th floor IIEE Bldg. in Mon  Read Full Story >>>

NTB Wolves post its 3rd win
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024
DAVAO CITY -- The unbeaten NTB Wolves continued their winning ways by posting its 3rd straight win last April 27, Saturday at the Pilipinas Super League Qualifying Leg at La Terrazas Gym in Maa. The Wolves, mentored by Coach Jigger Saniel, crushed the Paramount Coffee, 77-64 to keep its solo lead  Read Full Story >>>

VIC SALUDAR FINISHES OFF SANCHAI YOTBOON IN 30 SECONDS (VIDEO)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

WBO's Leon Panoncillo Jr (L) and Referee Rey Caitom (R) raise the winning hand of Vic Saludar. Mandaue City -- Former two-time world champion Vic Saludar, aiming to fight for a world title again, finished off  Read Full Story >>>

Bryce Mills Returns to the Ring June 7 During 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 May 2024

SYRACUSE, NY (May 1, 2024) – Up and coming super lightweight prospect, Bryce Mills (15-1, 5 KOs), from Syracuse, NY, makes his way back to the ring on Friday, June 7, 2024, during the International Boxing Hall of Fame   Read Full Story >>>

GBP President on Why Canelo Should 'Look for the Upset' Against Munguia
By Joshua Ben Joseph, Yard Barker, Thu, 02 May 2024
Barely days remain for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s (60-2-2, 39 KOs) well-anticipated Cinco de Mayo showdown against Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs). As the wraps get tighter and the gloves gear closer, there is just one question in the minds of boxing aficionados, will there be a new undisputed super  Read Full Story >>>

Seven recent memorable fights between Mexican top fighters
By Erick Cervantes Roon, ESPN.com, Thu, 02 May 2024
Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia will face each other at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, which could add another chapter to the book of battles between top Mexican fighters. This fight, in particular, has created a lot of interest since it is being contested for the undisputed super middlew  Read Full Story >>>

Saludar KOs Thai foe in 37 seconds; Dumam-ag drops Macado three times en route to a 1st round stoppage
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024
VIC "Vicious" Saludar only needed a powerful right jab to knockout Sangchai Yotboon of Thailand at 37 seconds in the 1st round to win the vacant WBO Oriental minimumweight title Wednesday night, May 1 at the Mandaue City Sports Cultural and Complex in Mandaue City. The 33-year-old Saludar faked h  Read Full Story >>>

REGIE SUGANOB DEFENDS WBO GLOBAL LIGHT FLYWEIGHT TITLE BY TKO OVER KAI ISHIZAWA
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title by stopping Japanese challenger Kai Ishizawa via an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO) on Tuesday, April  Read Full Story >>>

West Top Three Seeds Have Advanced to Next Round, None Yet From East as Sixers, Bucks Beat NY, Indiana
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves will face in the West semifinals. All top three seeds from the West have already advanced to the next round with Denver and Minnesota starting their   Read Full Story >>>

Muhsin Cason Remains Undefeated with Stunning First Round Knockout
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 30, 2024) – This past Saturday cruiserweight Muhsin “The Muslim Boxer” Cason (12-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated with a stunning first round knockout over late replacement Lamont Capers (11-22-5, 2   Read Full Story >>>

Influential Matchmaker Believes Canelo Test Has Been Timed ‘Perfectly’ For Munguia
By Declan Warrington, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 May 2024
Robert Diaz considers the timing “perfect” for Jaime Munguia to be challenging Saul Alvarez. The Mexican rivals, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on Saturday contest “Canelo” Alvarez’s undisputed super-middleweight title on the occasion of Cinco de Mayo weekend. Diaz left Golden B  Read Full Story >>>

Suganob destroys Ishizawa to defend WBO Global title
By Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News, Wed, 01 May 2024
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A bloodied but triumphant Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob successfully defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title against Japanese Kai Ishizawa via an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO) in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XV” on   Read Full Story >>>

Pinoys who shone in UK rings
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

LONDON. Four Filipino fighters broke the hearts of English boxing fans when they scored knockouts over hometowners in the UK and three more victimized heroes from the Kingdom in the US. In 1997, Eric Jamili  Read Full Story >>>

Need for speed
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 01 May 2024
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao wants to get his hands on a premium motorcycle from Suzuki. In fact, the eight-division champion requested the inner circle of Suzuki Philippines recently that he would like to acquire a premium motorcycle, which he will use in his hometown of General Santos City and   Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía: Keys to victory, prediction, what to expect in Mexican showdown
By Ryan O'Hara, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 01 May 2024
It's an all-Mexican showdown of youth vs. experience on Cinco De Mayo weekend for all the marbles. Canelo Álvarez will look to defend his undisputed super middleweight title for a fourth straight time Saturday (8 p.m. ET, DAZN PPV) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against fellow Mexican and former  Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor looking forward to fighting in Atlantic City on May 11th
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

NEW YORK CITY (April 30, 2024) – Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOs) is looking forward to fighting May11th at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The 6’   Read Full Story >>>

Panamanian Harmodio Cedeño honored for over 60 years in boxing world
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

Harmodio Cedeño, a boy from the legendary Chorrillo neighborhood in Panama City who learned about the world of boxing in the strange boxing nights of the once legendary “Neco de la Guardia” gym in el Chorrillo, at  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing Powerhouse Top Rank Launches 24/7 Channel Top Rank Classics on Pluto TV
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 May 2024

Top Rank Classics on Pluto TV debuts May 1 and gives fans the opportunity to enjoy the sport’s most memorable fight nights LAS VEGAS, Nevada (April 30, 2024) — Top Rank, the worldwide leader in boxing promotion, and P  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia: 5 questions (and answers) going into the fight
By Michael Rosenthal, Boxing Junkie, Wed, 01 May 2024
Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring Saturday on DAZN Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he’ll defend the undisputed 168-pound championship against Jaime Munguia. The Mexican superstar had planned to face 160-pound titleholder Jermall Charlo. However, when that fight couldn’t   Read Full Story >>>

‘Step up and face that man’: Tim Bradley says if Canelo has any dignity he’ll take on David Benavidez
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 01 May 2024
Canelo Alvarez has his next fight set for this weekend when he takes on Jaime Munguia, but the fight that most fans would like to see him in is against David Benavidez. Here commentator Tim Bradley shares his thoughts on Canelo demanding a huge purse for that fight to take place and what it means.   Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Alvarez Wants To Engage In A Civil War Against Jaime Munguia
By Manouk Akopyan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 May 2024
It’s been a respectful promotion between Mexican countrymen Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia. But all love will be lost once the gloves get laced up on Saturday night during a Cinco de Mayo showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The undisputed super middleweight champion Alvarez (60-2  Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 29 April 2024: Ramirez Outpoints Barthelemy; Ortiz Stops Dulorme in 1; Alaniz Defeats Esparza to win WBA/WBC/WBO Titles
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Apr 2024

Ramirez connects at Barthelemy. Highlights: -In a big show in Fresno Jose Carlos Ramirez outpoints Rances Barthelemy, Vergil Ortiz finishes Thomas Dulorme in a round, Gabriela Alaniz wins the WBA/WBC and W  Read Full Story >>>

Saludar ready to fight Yotboon
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Apr 2024

WORLD Boxing Organization [WBO] No. 2 Vic “Vicious” Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato is set to fight Sangchai Yotboon of Thailand for the vacant WBO Oriental minimumweight title tomorrow, May 1 at the Mandaue  Read Full Story >>>

White Heat: Boston Whips Miami; Denver, OKC Thunder End Series
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Apr 2024

No Celtic took the loss that deeply when Miami scorched Boston with 23 triples than Derrick White, considered as the fourth wheel in Celtics offense. With Miami defense shutting down Kristap Porzingis and making life   Read Full Story >>>