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Championship Summer: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas to Battle Mexico’s Jorge Garcia for WBO Jr. Middleweight Crown July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 30 May 2025

Brooklyn’s Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington will fight Mateus Heita for the WBC Interim Featherweight World Title in the co-feature Emiliano Fernando Vargas returns against Ecuador’s Alexander Espinoza in t…

José Sulaimán Honored as New Gym Inaugurated in México State

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

A new gym, dedicated to the memory of the legendary world boxing leader and WBC President for Life, Don José Sulaimán, has been inaugurated in México State. This facility aims to combat addiction in y…

Approval of 17 new applications sees membership of World Boxing surpass100 National Federations

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- World Boxing’s has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, to take its total to 106 countries. Th…

SBA Scouting Tour Kicks Off in Cagayan de Oro

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) officially launched its nationwide scouting tour with a dynamic three-day visit to Cagayan de Oro from May 26 to 28, 2025—the first stop in its search for except…

Sampson Boxing Signs Openly Gay South American Boxer Oscar Bonifacino to Promotional Contract

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

May 29, 2025 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces the signing of super featherweight prospect Oscar “La Bestia” Bonifacino, South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer. Bonifaci…

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Araneta all set for IBF title shot

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Thu, 29 May 2025

Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is setting up camp in Tokyo — site of his world title crack next month — almost three weeks before the fight. The heavy-handed Araneta, holder of a 25-2 win-loss record wi…

OK-C you in the Finals Soon, Indy or NY; Thunder Oust Minnesota in Five, 124-94

By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder booked the first seat in the NBA Finals, winning their Western Conference final series over the Minnesota Timberwolves via a businesslike 124-94 thrashing in game five at the Pay…

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Remembering Don José Sulaimàn

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

Last week was wonderful for me, as my beloved father’s memory was honored during all the activities surrounding the Fundación Mi Chante golf tournament in Tijuana. I had a series of reunions that made…

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Manny Pacquiao can beat Barrios via knockout - Peñalosa

By JM Siasat, GMA News Online Thu, 29 May 2025

Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa believes Manny Pacquiao remains capable of scoring a knockout when he takes on WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at MGM Grand in Las…

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IBF champ detects major flaws

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Thu, 29 May 2025

World champion Pedro Taduran came to realize over the weekend that he has to ramp up his game if he wishes to have an extended reign as International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king. Fresh …

Manalo’s son Dylan secures victory

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

International Billiard and Snooker Champion Marlon Manalo's son, Dylan secured victory. Dylan defeated Marcus, Rez, Morris and Peter, respectively on Wednesday night at the VIP Billiard Club 10 ball t…

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Manny’s induction to proceed

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

It’s a rule to be retired for at least three years before a fighter is eligible for nomination to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Manny Pacquiao’s last fight was in 2021 so he was eligible for …

Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

MIAMI (May 28, 2025)—Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Heavyweight World …

Super middleweight division to open up, Darius Fulghum plans to make his move

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025

Friday night vs. Bektemir Melikuziev Streaming live on DAZN from Las Vegas LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2025) – So much is on the line Friday night when undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulgham (14-0, 12 KOs) takes on…

Boxing News Roundup: Tragedy, Comebacks, and Controversies Rock the Ring

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 28 May 2025

Ginjiro Shigeoka slumps in his corner after his defeat by Taduran. Global boxing finds itself a whirlwind of headlines this with sobering news from Japan, continued excitement over a legend's return, …

Indiana Pushes New York on the Edge, Wins Game Four, 130-121 for 3-1 Lead

By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 28 May 2025

Indiana came within one win of the NBA Finals, holding off the New York Knicks in Game Four, 130-121, for a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Final series. Tyrese Haliburton, who was not…

Former Japanese World Champion Ginjiro Shigeoka Retires After Brain Surgery

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 28 May 2025

In a sobering turn of events following his intensely fought IBF minimumweight world title bout on Saturday, former Japanese world champion Ginjiro Shigeoka, aged 25, has undergone emergency brain surg…

Certeza Leads Antipolo Speedcubing Winners

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 28 May 2025

Villaseran Sisters Shine with Double Podium Finish Prodigy James Certeza showed the way in the Antipolo Speedcubing Championships annexing the title in the 2x2x2 event while Cielo Beatriz Villaseran a…

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Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets on sale next week

By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News Wed, 28 May 2025

Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets will go on sale through AXS on June 3rd, World Boxing News can confirm. The MGM Grand Garden Arena fight, which sees Manny Pacquiao make a comeback after four years, will b…

CATTERALL VS. EUBANK + UNDERCARD LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 28 May 2025

Jack Catterall: "147 lbs. I find myself in a position now where I can make 140 lbs, obviously the natural step would be to go to 147. It's got to be the right fight. If the right fights come at 140 in…