Ferriol climbs to second place in Penang Chess Open By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024 Standings after Round 4:
4.0 points---FM Yu Tian Poh (Malaysia)
3.5 points---NM Gerald Ferriol (Philippines), Shanjay Ram Pragaesh (Malaysia)
3.0 points--- Xin Hao Looi (Malaysia), Maximiliano Marrhuimawan (Indonesia), IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad (Philippines), Wei Yang Lim (Malaysia), FM Christoph Read Full Story >>>GILL: I JUST LIKE UPSETTING PEOPLE PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024
'The Thrill' thriving off underdog tag ahead of Barrett away day
Jordan Gill is aiming to make it two big away day wins in a row when he takes on Manchester's former World Title challenger Zelfa Barrett in Read Full Story >>> Prospect Punch-Out: Unbeaten Heavyweights Richard Torrez Jr. & Brandon Moore Collide May 18 at Pechanga Arena San Diego LIVE on ESPN PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Torrez-Moore to open ESPN telecast featuring Emanuel Navarrete-Denys Berinchyk lightweight title showdown and Giovani Santillan-Brian Norman Jr. battle of unbeaten welterweights
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SAN DIEG Read Full Story >>> Duran reappears with Mike Tyson in the US after surgery By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Panamanian and world boxing legend Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Duran has been seen in images that were published on social networks during an event with Fiterman Sports Group in Chantilly, Virginia along with another legend, Read Full Story >>> Top Rank Signs Ukrainian Featherweight Contender Arnold Khegai to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024 Khegai to make Top Rank on ESPN debut in the summer
(April 9, 2024) – Ukrainian featherweight contender Arnold Khegai has signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with Top Rank.
Khegai (21-1-1, 13 KOs), who is ranked No. 1 by the WBO and No. 3 by the IBF, is expected to return in the summ Read Full Story >>> Hall of Famer, Boxing Legend & Last Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Lennox Lewis Confirmed for Seventh Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 4, in Las Vegas PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Apr 2024 Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
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Las Vegas (April 9, 2024) – Hall of Famer, Boxing Legend and the last Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Lennox Lewis has confirmed that he will appear at Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 6 April 2024: Murtazaliev Stops Culcay to Win IBF Welter Title; Skye Nicolson Outpoints Mahfoud, is the New WBC Feather Champ By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Murtazaliev corners Culcay.
Highlights:
- Bakhram Murtazaliev stops Jack Culcay in the eleventh round to win the vacant IBF super welterweight title
-Skye Nicolson outpoints Sarah Mahfoud and wins the vacant Read Full Story >>> Dominic Valle Dismisses Buzzer-Beater Knockout As ‘Nothing Special’ PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 Dominic Valle had an amazing buzzer-beat knockout win in June 2023 against Carlos Rosario. He got the stoppage 2:59 into the sixth and final round.
The super lightweight will next fight Angel Vazquez Lupercio on April 10, on ProBox TV’s Wednesday Night Fights.
Despite such a nature of victo Read Full Story >>> The Best Of Both Worlds: Yoel Angeloni Combines Cuban Boxing With Italian Experience PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 Yoel Angeloni is an Italian boxer who spent his formative years in Cuba.
He fights Michael Williams on April 10, on Wednesday Night Fights from Plant City, Florida, live on ProBox TV.
The 20-year-old welterweight (2-0, 1 KO) turned professional in 2022 – on the undercard of the first fight Read Full Story >>> Salahuddin to help tennis players in Mindanao By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 AT THE young age of 10, Danee Balabaran Sinsuat is already planning to help her fellow tennis players improve their skills.
Tournament director Juanito “Titong” Cansino is organizing the 1st Daneea Balabaran Sinsuat Tennis Championship set on April 19 to 22 at the Toril Tennis Club in Toril.
Read Full Story >>> A Medley of Pinoy World Title Challengers By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Dave Apolinario (L) and Christian Araneta (R) lead Filipino fighters fighting for world titles.
Just as when most were about to give up on the future of Philippine boxing with our boxers ending up with an "O" by ye Read Full Story >>> Puncher from the Past: Angel “Robinson” Garcia By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
ANGEL “ROBINSON” GARCIA
Born 9 May 1937 Havana, Cuba
Died 1 June 2000 Cuba
Turned Pro: 23 July 1955
Division: Super Featherweight to Super welterweight
Record: 239 fights, 138 wins (55 by KO/TKO), 80 Read Full Story >>> The sweet science of bruising By Michael 'Xiao' Chua, The Manila Times, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 TODAY is Araw ng Kagitingan, where we honor the sacrifices not just of World War 2 veterans but of all those who fought and contributed to the creation and the liberty of the nation. Long associated with the Fall of Bataan, it has now been reframed to emphasize the Filipinos' valor, which means sold Read Full Story >>> Sanman's Jerry Francisco Claims WBC Asia Continental Light Flyweight Title in Valencia Showdown PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Valencia, Bukidnon -- Jerry Francisco (10-2) of Sanman Boxing made a statement in Valencia, Bukidnon, as he secured the WBC Asia Continental light flyweight title with a dominant victory over former champion Raymond Read Full Story >>> Laurente is back in amateur, joins qualification in Thailand By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
UNDEFEATED Criztian Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente of General Santos City is back in amateur boxing and is scheduled to join the qualification for the Paris Olympics.
The 24-year-old Laurente is now set to leave the country an Read Full Story >>> Pinoy chessers off to hot start in Penang Open By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia---International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad and FIDE Master Christopher Castellano of the Philippines got off to blazing start by winning their second round matches in the 4th Penang Chess Open Chess Championship 2024 at the St. Xavier's Institution in Georgetown, Pena Read Full Story >>> WORLD CHAMPION SIBLINGS SEBASTIAN & GABRIELA FUNDORA TO ATTEND 2024 BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary Celebration set for June 6 - 9
CANASTOTA, NY – APRIL 8, 2024 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is pleas Read Full Story >>> Timothy Bradley goes feral on Manny Pacquiao: ‘I won the fight!’ World Boxing News, Tue, 09 Apr 2024 Timothy Bradley has reiterated that he defeated Manny Pacquiao in their first fight after twelve years of opposition to the result.
Discussing what World Boxing News described at the time as being ‘one of the worst robberies in the history of the sport,’ Bradley doubles down on his greatest t Read Full Story >>> BARRETT - I ALWAYS KNEW I'D TOP MANCHESTER ARENA ONE DA PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024
'Brown Flash' headlines famous fight arena against Gill
Zelfa Barrett becomes the latest fighter from Manchester to headline the famous AO Arena this Saturday April 13 when he takes on a resurgent Jordan Gill in a must-win Read Full Story >>> Toro heavyweight Dante Stone riding 15-fight win streak into first 10-round bout PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024
This Friday night in Superior, Colorado
LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2024) – Arizona heavyweight Dante Stone (15-1, 10 KOs) will be riding a 15-fight win streak into his first scheduled 10-round fight this Friday night (April Read Full Story >>> NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024
New WBC World Featherweight Champion plots path to undisputed titles after Las Vegas victory
A sensational Skye Nicolson rolled the dice in Las Vegas and made it a perfect ten to become the new WBC World Featherweight C Read Full Story >>> Mavs Officially Oust Rockets; Sixers Win Again to Move to 7th By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024
The Dallas Mavericks officially eliminated the Houston Rockets, winning in overtime at home, 147-136 thereby ensuring their place in the playoffs at #5, the worst as sixth seed.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers won a Read Full Story >>> HOKA Trilogy Run Asia starts, Davao leg on June 16 By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 DAVAO CITY -- THE HOKA Trilogy Run Asia has already started in Manila last April 7, Sunday and it is also set here in Davao starting on June 16.
This was announced by local organizer Kenneth Sai, who also joined the inaugural race together with his wife Honey.
“The massive 2024 series kick o Read Full Story >>> Ryan Garcia gives harsh verdict on former world champion and Devin Haney opponent By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 Ryan Garcia is not impressed with a former world titleholder.
Ryan Garcia has not held back when discussing a former opponent of Devin Haney who also held a world title belt.
Garcia is set to face Haney for the WBC super lightweight title on April 20 live on DAZN PPV in what is a huge fight sta Read Full Story >>> Jirah Floravie Cutiyog rules rapid invitational chess tourney By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 IMUS---Jirah Floravie Cutiyog reigned supreme in the 1st Kagawad Wilson Fauni Rapid Invitational Chess Tournament at the Imus National High School Covered Court Bucandala 3, Imus City, Cavite last April 6, 2024.
Cutiyog scored a perfect 6.0 points against male opponents.
Cutiyog, a grade 9 stu Read Full Story >>> Devin Haney Says He Is In Competition With Greatness, Ryan Garcia Is Just Another Opponent BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 Less than two weeks out from one of the most-talked about fights of 2024, Devin Haney is focused on the job at hand which is facing Ryan Garcia in New York on April 20.
Haney hosted a media day at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood on Friday, and the WBC super lightweight champion said prepar Read Full Story >>> ‘The Possibility of a Knockout Will Be There’: Jaime Munguia’s Quest for Glory Against Canelo Alvarez By Ricky Carroll, Big Fight Weekend, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 On Saturday, May 4, Jaime Munguía (43-0, 34 KOs) and Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) will clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Canelo looking to make the fourth successful defence of his undisputed status at super middleweight. As we edge closer to fight night, we have recently brought yo Read Full Story >>> Davao City is again overall champ By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 HOST Davao City is again the overall champion with a total of 158 gold medals, 115 silvers and 112 bronzes after a week long of events mainly held at the UP Mindanao Sports Complex in Mintal.
The DC Durians proved to be a strong contingent as it took big leads as early as Day 3.
The battle for Read Full Story >>> Dimakiling is top ranked in 2nd Warden’s Open Rapid Chess By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Apr 2024 INTERNATIONAL Master Oliver Dimakiling is the top ranked player in the 2nd JSupt. Ericley Louise D. Lazaro Warden’s Open Rapid Chess tournament on April 13 at the SM City Davao in Ecoland Drive, Davao City.
Dimakiling, who has a rating of 2401 is from Davao City but is now based in Manila.
R Read Full Story >>> RICHARDSON HITCHINS SURVIVES STIFF TEST FROM GUSTAVO LEMOS, CLAIMS DECISION WIN IN IBF TITLE ELIMINATOR By Jake Donovan, The Ring, Sun, 07 Apr 2024 Richardson Hitchins and Gustavo Lemos delivered a hell of a fight that could’ve gone either way in the end.
The judges only saw it one way, to the detriment of the intimate but passionate crowd.
Brooklyn’s Hitchins was forced to survive a major gut check to prevail in their DAZN-aired IBF Read Full Story >>> Geraldo to fight Ponteras on April 8 By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Apr 2024
TWO former champions Mark Anthony Geraldo of Bukidnon and Ryan Rey Ponteras of Panabo City will be fighting against each other on April 8 at the Valencia City Gym in Valencia City, Bukidnon.
Geraldo, a former Phili Read Full Story >>> Angel Chavez Stays Undefeated with Impressive KO Victory Over Khainell Wheeler PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Apr 2024
BETHLEHEM, PA (April 6, 2024) - Super middleweight rising star Angel Chavez (10-0, 8 KOs) continues his undefeated streak with a dominating performance against Khainell Wheeler (7-4, 6 KOs) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Read Full Story >>> | | | | Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
Trainer Dewey Cooper has quietly worked behind the scenes, but will take a major star turn if Francis Ngannou handles Anthony Joshua By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Thu, 07 Mar 2024What is Francis Ngannou's boxing history? History of MMA fighter in boxing ahead of Anthony Joshua fight By Daniel Yanofsky , SportingNews.com, Wed, 06 Mar 2024Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley believes Anthony Joshua carries enormous pressure into battle against confident upstart boxer Francis Ngannou By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Wed, 06 Mar 2024Francis Ngannou wants to face struggling former world champion before ending boxing career By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Tue, 05 Mar 2024Francis Ngannou went from sleeping on the streets to putting heavyweight fighters to sleep By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Tue, 05 Mar 2024Gifted Anthony Joshua needs to bring the beast out in critical heavyweight match with Francis Ngannou By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Tue, 05 Mar 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 57: ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. FRANCIS NGANNOU ON MARCH 8 IN RIYADH By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 04 Mar 2024“Without Saudi, boxing is dead,” Tyson Fury showers praise on Saudi Arabia and credits Turki Alalshikh for stopping his retirement By Abhijay Roy, First Sportz, Mon, 04 Mar 2024Boxing News: Francis Ngannou Vows to Take Anthony Joshua's Soul in March Super Fight By Mathew Riddle, Sports Illustrated, Wed, 07 Feb 2024Francis Ngannou sends Anthony Joshua chilling threat ahead of boxing match: “Taking his soul” By Josh Evanoff, BJPENN.com, Tue, 06 Feb 2024Francis Ngannou expects to ‘do something that nobody has done before’ in pursuing boxing championship By Alexander K. Lee, MMA Fighting, Sun, 28 Jan 2024‘I want that name on my record’: Francis Ngannou targeting fight with Deontay Wilder after Anthony Joshua By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 23 Jan 2024Anthony Joshua told "pointless" Francis Ngannou fight is "bad for boxing" By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Sat, 20 Jan 2024ANTHONY JOSHUA CAN REGAIN HIS THRONE ATOP BOXING’S HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION, BUT IT’S A RISKY PROPOSITION By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Wed, 17 Jan 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 8: ANTHONY JOSHUA FIGHTS FRANCIS NGANNOU ON MARCH 9 By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jan 2024Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: An unnecessary risk for AJ or an easy payday? By Jon Turner, The National, Sat, 06 Jan 2024ANTHONY JOSHUA VERSUS FRANCIS NGANNOU IS A ‘DONE DEAL’ FOR A 10-ROUND BOXING MATCH By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sat, 06 Jan 2024
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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia
Floyd Mayweather couldn’t save Ryan Garcia from current disaster World Boxing News, Tue, 05 Mar 2024Ryan Garcia out of control, PPV fight in jeopardy as family worries By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 05 Mar 2024Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia showing their peers the way it should be done By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sun, 03 Mar 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 55: DEVIN HANEY AND RYAN GARCIA HAVE FOUGHT IN THE AMATEURS SIX TIMES By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Mar 2024‘Miserable old man’: Devin Haney sounds off on Floyd Mayweather for giving Ryan Garcia sparring footage By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Sat, 02 Mar 2024HANEY VS. GARCIA LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 01 Mar 2024Boxing Star Garcia Announces New Relationship And Training His Girlfriend For A High-Stakes Fight By Miriam Onyango, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 01 Mar 2024Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia in danger of being canceled By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 29 Feb 2024HANEY VS. GARCIA NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Feb 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 53: RYAN GARCIA SAYS HE WILL BRING IN THE FANS DURING DEVIN HANEY FIGHT By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Feb 2024Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney: A Crossroads Fight By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Feb 2024Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia deal signed for WBC super lightweight title fight April 20 in Las Vegas By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sat, 10 Feb 2024
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: WBC wants to increase the number of ringside judges for undisputed fight By John Dennen, SkySports.com, Mon, 19 Feb 2024It's been nearly a quarter century, but eventually we will get an undisputed heavyweight champion ... I hope By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sat, 17 Feb 2024Oleksandr Usyk won't judge Tyson Fury for postponing fight By Associated Press, ESPN.com, Wed, 07 Feb 2024Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rearranged with surprise contract clause By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Mon, 05 Feb 2024Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk title fight rescheduled for May 18 By Mike Coppinger, ESPN.com, Sun, 04 Feb 2024Why is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk off? Heavyweight boxing superfight in Saudi Arabia cancelled to new date after cut SportingNews.com, Sat, 03 Feb 2024Tyson Fury camp in disarray as worrying leak emerges ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight By George Glinski, Express.co.uk, Thu, 01 Feb 2024Tyson Fury sparring partner leaves after just five rounds ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Mon, 22 Jan 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 5: TYSON FURY VS. OLEKSANDR USYK UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ON FEBRUARY 17 By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jan 2024Press Conference Notes: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Set for UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Showdown PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Nov 2023Riyadh Season: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Meet on February 17 for Undisputed Championship in the “Ring of Fire” PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Nov 2023Tyson Fury absolutely at fault for failure to make fight with Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 28 Mar 2023Mike Tyson: Usyk can’t run forever. Tyson’s going to get him in the corner By Sead Dedovic, Financial World, Mon, 06 Mar 2023Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk ‘Undisputed’: The greatest fight of our generation. By Gary Todd, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Feb 2023Arum Blasts Usyk's Promoter: He Should Shut Up; I Will Not Negotiate Usyk-Fury In the Press By Sean Nam, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 20 Feb 2023‘I’m coming for you’ – Usyk continues trolling of Tyson Fury’s ‘belly’ as undisputed fight talks near conclusion By Chisanga Malata , The Sun, Fri, 03 Feb 2023BIG WHACK Fans love Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘wholesome trash talk’ to Tyson Fury as he fires hilarious warning to Gypsy King By Joshua Mbu, The Sun, Tue, 24 Jan 20235 big fights about to be announced: Why they're intriguing, who wins By Michael Rosenthal, USA Today, Sun, 22 Jan 2023Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is Inching Closer, Says Warren BoxingScene.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2022Boxing fans just want to see the best against the best… Fury vs Usyk is the fight they deserve in 2023 By Colin Hart, The Sun, Sat, 31 Dec 2022
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