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NYC PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES: BERLANGA VS. SHEERAZ / SHAKUR STEVENSON VS. WILLIAM ZEPEDA

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 May 2025

NEW YORK, NY – May 15, 2025 – To kick off the massive Ring Magazine III doubleheader, Ring Magazine’s No. 9-ranked Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga and No.3-ranked Hamzah Sheeraz, along with No. 4-rank…

HALL OF FAME TRAINER FREDDIE ROACH TO BE HONORED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN PUBLIC CEREMONY AT FREDDIE'S GYM!

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 May 2025

Government Officials and Friends to Celebrate Wild Card Boxing Club's 30th Anniversary as Hollywood's Home of World Champions This Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 P.M. PDT HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (May 15, 2025)…

HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER JIM LAMPLEY TO PARTICIPATE IN 2025 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES

PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 May 2025

Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 5 - 8 CANASTOTA, NY - MAY 15, 2025 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce that Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lamp…

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Pacquiao closes on return after election loss: 'Looks that way'

By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News Fri, 16 May 2025

World Boxing News has learned that Manny Pacquiao looks to be returning after losing the Philippine Senate election. Mario Barrios’ trainer, Bob Santos, has regularly informed WBN of the situation. Th…

Minnesota, Indiana Back Again in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals

By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors with a fifth-game 121-110 victory at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves thus joined the Indiana Pacer…

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Floyd Mayweather Sr Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If His Son Plans To Make A Comeback Like Pacquiao

By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Manny Pacquiao is set to make a sensational return to boxing in a matter of weeks and some boxing fans have speculated whether Floyd Mayweather Jr could follow suit. Pacquiao will face reigning WBC we…

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Manny Pacquiao concedes after 18th-place finish in Philippine Senatorial election; ring return imminent

By Jake Donovan, Yahoo! Sports Thu, 15 May 2025

Manny Pacquiao will not enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a sitting senator. The former eight-division champion was unsuccessful in his bid for a second run as a senator, conceding the ra…

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Arum downplays ‘Thrilla’ rematch

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Thu, 15 May 2025

Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum feels Mexican banger Emanuel Navarrete won’t be ready to face Charly Suarez in time for the 50th year celebration of the Thrilla in Manila on 28 September at the Smart A…

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In Jonathan’s memory

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Jonathan Peñalosa. Former WBA flyweight title challenger and boxing coach Jonathan Peñalosa passed away at 9:30 pm last April 28, succumbing to colon cancer a week before he would’ve turned 58. But wh…

WATCH: HITCHINS AND KAMBOSOS JR IN INTENSE FACE-OFF WITH ONE MONTH UNTIL NYC SHOWDOWN

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Tickets on sale now as Brooklyn ace defends World crown against Australian former ruler on June 14 Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr met in an intense face-off in New York as we hit one month…

Toledo-Xignex Trojans finally win the PCAP online team chess tournament

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

The Toledo Xignex Trojans finally won the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online team chess tournament through the Chess.com platform on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Atty. Jea…

Former WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Nazarena Romero to Exercise Immediate Rematch Clause Against Mayelli Flores Rosquero

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

May 14, 2025 – Now former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Nazarena “Capricho” Romero will be immediately exercising her contracted rematch clause against new champion Mayelli Flores Rosquero. Co…

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Oscar De La Hoya: Golden and talented

By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

A little over 30 years ago, Oscar De La Hoya captured his first of eight world titles. De La Hoya stopped one Jimmi Bredahl, who entered the ring as the reigning WBO super featherweight champion. The …

Pacquiao's Controversial WBC Ranking Explained: "Legend" Status Cited Amid July Return

By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

The boxing world is buzzing after the World Boxing Council (WBC) ranked the 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao at number five in the welterweight division, despite his four-year hiatus from the ring. This mov…

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No-contest ruling awaited

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

The word is the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will declare the recent WBO superfeatherweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez a no-contest as if…

FISHER VS. ALLEN 2 + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: "Welcome to a lovely evening in London ahead of what will be a wild night at the Copper Bosh on Saturday. It’s going to be nice and rowdy in there and just about…

Tyler Langer Defeats Raphael Carolina By Unanimous Decision in Headline Bout of Jeter Promotions Card at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland

PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Nasheed Smith, Ezri Turner, Nico Woods & Bradley Scott Stay Undefeated Fort Washington, MD (May 14, 2025)-Tyler Langer won a six-round unanimous decision to win the NBA Cruiserweight Title over Raphae…

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Bob Arum Sends 5 Word Warning To Manny Pacquiao On World Title Fight Comeback Against Barrios

By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com Thu, 15 May 2025

Bob Arum has sent a stern word of warning to the returning Manny Pacquiao. The 46-year-old from the Philippines will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at an unconfirmed location in the Unit…

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Manny Pacquiao's 'Disgraceful' Return To Boxing Put On Blast By Analyst

By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated Thu, 15 May 2025

On May 8, it was announced that former eight-time world champion and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao would be returning to the ring to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios later this summer. Pac…

Canelo vs. Crawford Bout Faces Date and Venue Shift

By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 14 May 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated super fight between undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez and undefeated welterweight king Terence Crawford has undergone a chang…