Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Philippines
Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?
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Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Sep 2022

On a Sunday night of a holiday weekend here in the states Andy Ruiz takes on Luis Ortiz at the venue formerly known as Staples Center in Los Angeles on FOX PPV. Can Andy rekindle his career when he sh…

Magsayo not rushing return
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Magsayo not rushing return

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 20 Aug 2022

It’s been over a month since Mark Magsayo lost the WBC featherweight title to Mexico’s Rey Vargas on a split 12-round decision at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and the man called Magnifico isn’t…

Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever
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Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 Aug 2022

It was a difficult choice for former two-time WBA superfeatherweight champion Ben Villaflor when asked to name the best Filipino boxer ever. He couldn’t decide between the late Flash Elorde and Manny …

Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?
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Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) president Pichai Chunhavajira of Thailand has asked Manila to host the ASBC Elite Championships for Men and Women on Oct. 21-Nov. 2 and ABAP president Ed Picson is no…

Crack sparmates for Jerwin
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Crack sparmates for Jerwin

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 12 Aug 2022

Jerwin Ancajas. Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is sparring with a high-level team of fighters in preparation for his rematch with Fernando Martinez in Los Angeles on Oct. 8 and he’s…

World champ survives ordeal
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World champ survives ordeal

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 05 Aug 2022

It was a monster challenge that newly-crowned IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario hurdled in claiming the vacant throne via a first round knockout of Gideon Buthelezi in East London, South Africa, …

Why Villaflor retired at 23
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Why Villaflor retired at 23

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 03 Aug 2022

Ben Villaflor. It’s not widely known why former WBA superfeatherweight or junior lightweight champion Ben Villaflor retired from the ring at 23. In a recent week-long visit to Manila after a 30-year a…

It’s not over for Nietes
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It’s not over for Nietes

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 16 Jul 2022

Former four-division world champion Donnie Nietes isn’t hanging up his gloves after losing a unanimous 12-round decision to defending WBO superflyweight champion Kazuto Ioka in Tokyo last Wednesday. N…

Future not bleak for boxing
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Future not bleak for boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 12 Jul 2022

While there is no reigning Filipino world boxing champion today, MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons isn’t worried about the future. “It’s a cycle,” said Gibbons. “We’re in a lull at the moment. But it wo…

Magsayo vows to bounce back
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Magsayo vows to bounce back

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 11 Jul 2022

Magsayo knocks down Vargas. A dark chapter in the history of Philippine boxing has sadly opened as for the first time in a long time, no Filipino reigns as world champion today. The last to fall was M…

Magsayo ready for Vargas
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Magsayo ready for Vargas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 10 Jul 2022

WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo shrugged off Mexican challenger Rey Vargas’ boast of wresting the crown when they meet in a scheduled 12-round bout at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, this…

Magsayo aims to cut down Vargas
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Magsayo aims to cut down Vargas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 05 Jul 2022

WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo is the only Filipino world titlist standing and he’s determined to turn back Mexican challenger Rey Vargas at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday n…