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Matthew James Sugatan wins Flash-ADV 160 9-Ball Tournament at Pacman's Cue Club; pockets P30,000

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Matthew James Sugatan captures the Division 1 Flash-ADV 160 9-Ball title, defeating Ronaldo Ampong, 12-8, in an epic battle Finals held last February 25 at the Pacman's Cue Club, located at Lower Grou…

Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Vazquez vs. Machuca’ at College Park Center in the University of Texas

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Tomorrow Night at 7 pm ET (Friday, February 27) The ProBoxTV Contender Series Where Runners, Holders and Low-Volume Punchers Are Not Welcome! Main Event Edward Vazquez 129.8 lbs. vs. Grimardi Machuca …

Ethan Matthew Gabriel tops Boscolympics 2026 Grade School chess meet

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Ethan Matthew Gabriel reigned supreme in the Boscolympics 2026 chess tournament-Grade School division held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute Tarlac Inc. in Tarlac City last February 19, 2026. The 1…

Boxing Legend & Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite Las Vegas (February 26, 2026) – Boxing Legend and Hall of Famer Roy J…

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Pacquiao: I’m out to inflict pain

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Thu, 26 Feb 2026

The mere thought of getting his hands on Floyd Mayweather pumps up Manny Pacquiao that he comes up short of being delirious when asked about the rematch. “This is the fight that I have wanted for so l…

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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II: The Vacant WBC Title Scenario

By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News Thu, 26 Feb 2026

When the World Boxing Council named Floyd Mayweather “Champion Emeritus” in 2015, it wasn’t simply a farewell gesture. It was a governance move that created a structural lever the WBC can still pull i…

IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade - Arca outwits GM Pa Iniyan in Round 6 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca downed Grandmaster Pa Iniyan of India to gain a share of second place in the sixth round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as the 87th…

San Francisco Boxing Leaders Bring It Back: FIGHT NIGHT AT ROCCAPULCO

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 25, 2026) — San Francisco’s premier boxing promoter Coach Art, alongside a major force in Northern California amateur boxing, Coach Robert Fernandez of 415 Boxing, are brin…

Alyssa Mendoza, Salim Ellis-Bey and Kelvin Watts Secure Wins on Day Three of 2026 Strandja Boxing Tournament

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Three United States Boxers Advance to Quarterfinals During Wednesday’s Competition SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 25, 2026) – USA Boxing earned three more wins at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tou…

Herlan Gomez faces Dekang Wang for WBA Asia Superbamtam Title Today in Kunming, China

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Filipino super bantamweight Herlan Gomez and Chinese warrior Dekang Wang successfully made weight Wednesday for their WBA Asia Super Bantamweight Belt clash, set for Thursday, February 26, in cold Kun…

Queensberry Promotions to sue SELA and TKO?

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

English promoter Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions may be taking legal action against Saudi Arabia's state-owned entertainment and hospitality company, Sela, and TKO Group Holdings, the American …

IBA President Umar Kremlev promises prize money for boxers at LA 2028 if the IOC doesn’t change their policy towards athletes’ rewards

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev declared the intention to award boxers prize money as he did for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in case the IOC woul…

Ruben Castillo, The uncrowned champion passes away

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026

The death of former world title challenger Rubén Castillo has been confirmed following an announcement by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, who shared the information on his social media. Castillo was …

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The Return of Ryan Garcia

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to become the new World Boxing Council welterweight world champion, and he did so in emphatic fashion, dropping the champion in the first round and setting the tone …

“It’s moments a kid dreams off.” Sam Rennie returns for title challenge March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card. One of the featured title contests pits undefeated Isle of M…

‘It’s going to be a great fight and most importantly looking forward to the 10 pints together after it’ Billy Quinncroft challenges for Cruiserweight title March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card. One of the main events features undefeated Billy “Big Bosh” …

Magdalena Contreras Municipality and WBC start "Boxing for Peace" in Mexico

By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Magdalena Contreras borough is the first municipality in Mexico to implement the newly launched "Boxing for Peace" program, a recognized strategy of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in co…

United States Captures Four More Wins on Day Two of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Yoseline Perez, Lorenzo Patricio, Marcus Luther and Joseph Awinongya Advance on Day Two of 2026 Strandja Boxing Tournament SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 24, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance T…

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Date set for Manny-Money 2

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

A date is set for the much-awaited, long-overdue rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. It’s on Sept. 19 and the fight will be a 12-rounder at the 18,600-seat Sphere in Las Vegas. Detail…

Knockout Artist Sugar Martinez (17-0, 17 KOs) Makes His US Debut Against Philly Veteran Daiyan Butt

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Saturday, April 11, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City & Live on ProBoxTV (February 24, 2026) Power-punching Dominican super lightweight knockout artist Heidan Martinez Morillo, aka “Sugar Martinez,” …