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Anderson vs. Martin: Good Test in Jared’s Hometown Toledo

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 01 Jul 2023

Rising prospect Jared Anderson looks to turn heavyweight contender with a win over a solid vet in Charles Martin. It should be noted Charles Martin was in training camp to appear on an undercard bout …

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New hope for Jerwin

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 Jun 2023

Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas rebounded from back-to-back losses to Argentinian nemesis Fernando Martinez to thrash Colombia’s Wilner Soto via a fifth round TKO at The Armory in Mi…

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Jade refused to quit

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 Jun 2023

It’s a rare thing in pro boxing that a chunk of a fighter’s ear is nearly torn off from excessive pounding. In 2006, Argentinian Sebastian Lujan’s ear was badly cut by Mexico’s Antonio Margarito and l…

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Adames vs. Williams SHO Card: Good Scraps Bad Stoppages

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 25 Jun 2023

In this midwest state where Minneapolis is located, there’s an old slogan to describe the local population “Minnesota Nice”, and that’s exactly what we got in 3 or 4 early TKO calls by the referees. O…

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Adames vs. Williams: It’s Showtime for Carlos Adames

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Jun 2023

Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime returns to Minneapolis for a tripleheader at the Armory, but this time it won’t involve a blizzard or below zero temps. Carlos Adames looks to stay in prime posit…

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Prograis, Tszyu, & Aleem: Keep the Train on the Track

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Tim Tszyu (L) and Carlos Ocampo (R) posing during their weighin in Australia. The boxing world eagerly anticipates meaningful matchups ahead for Regis Progais, Tim Tszyu, and Ra’eese Aleem. All three …

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League of Destiny to ramp amateur boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has come up with an innovative plan to boost amateur boxing through his own MP League of Destiny where clubs from across the country will compete in 11 wei…

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Tapales guns for unification

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 Jun 2023

In a bold move, IBF/WBA superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales is taking a big risk in foregoing an “easy” title defense to shoot for an immediate unification against the winner of the July 25 show…

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IOC moves to save boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 14 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has recommended the withdrawal of recognition from the discredited federation International Boxing Association (IBA) and an extraordinary meet…

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Taylor vs. Lopez: Tough Talk, Let’s See Who Walks It

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 10 Jun 2023

This Saturday night the lineal 140-pound title is at stake when former lineal lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez challenges current junior welterweight kingpin Josh Taylor. The trash talk hit a fever …

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Back to drawing board

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 04 Jun 2023

It was a brief four-month reign as WBO minimumweight champion for Bukidnon’s Melvin Jerusalem but after losing the crown in his first defense to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo in California last weekend,…

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Lopez vs. Conlan & Lara vs. Wood 2: Featherweight Festivities

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 27 May 2023

The Mexican invasion commences this Saturday in a double dip of what should be all-action bouts giving fans in Manchester, Belfast, and across the world plenty to cheer about. In one of the two intrig…

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Haney vs. Lomachenko: Lineal Battle of Craft and Skill

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 20 May 2023

This Saturday night boxing fans are in for a treat when lineal champ Devin Haney faces Vasiliy Lomachenko in a battle of craft and skills. Highly skilled matchups like this one don’t come around all t…

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Requiem for a fighter

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 17 May 2023

Egano (R) in action against Facularin. The boxing world was in mourning after news spread of Kenneth Egano’s death last week. Freddie Roach took to social media to express his sympathies. Referee Edwa…

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Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 15 May 2023

STOCKTON. A chorus of boos greeted the announcement that Australia’s Jason Moloney won the vacant WBO bantamweight title on a majority 12-round decision over General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio h…

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Battle lines drawn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. No quarter will be given nor taken when General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio engages Australia’s Jason Moloney in a scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at the 1…

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Whose dream will come true?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. Referee Edward Collantes is guaranteeing the fight between General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio and Australia’s Jason Moloney for the vacant WBO bantamweight title here (this morning Man…

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Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 May 2023

Moloney-Astrolabio could be the best fight this weekend. Showtime and ESPN main event bouts this Saturday are less than desirable if were being honest. Rollie Romero had no business getting a title sh…

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KO or bust for Astrolabio

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Vincent Astrolabio’s nickname Asero, or steel, is fitting. He’s also known as Astro Boy after the robotic child with superstrength in the 2009 sci-fi family movie. Whether it’s Asero or Wonder Boy, he…

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Free ride for three boxers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Because of limited participation, three Philippine boxers are assured of a bronze medal even if they don’t win a single fight and it will take only two wins for welterweight 67kg Norlan Petecio, light…