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Dionisio, IIEE Triumph in Dart of the 3rd D’ Engineers Cup

PhilBoxing.com Wed, 19 Mar 2025

Engr. Roberto Dionisio Jr. of IIEE emerged as the champion in the dart single event with Engr. Kenneth Berguera (IIEE) as the 1st runner-up and Engr. Dennis Reyes of IECEP as 2nd runner-up title in th…

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Muhammad Ali had 61 professional fights - These were his toughest

By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com Wed, 19 Mar 2025

In a little over a year and a half, Cassius Clay, soon to be known as Muhammad Ali, had won all 17 of his professional fights, scoring 14 knockouts. Clay, who had won gold at the 1960 Olympic Games, w…

The Past Week in Action 17 March 2025: Teraji Stops Akui to Unify WBA/WBC Belts; Olascuaga, Santiago Win in Japan; Ball Retires Doheny in 10

The Past Week in Action 17 March 2025: Teraji Stops Akui to Unify WBA/WBC Belts; Olascuaga, Santiago Win in Japan; Ball Retires Doheny in 10

By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Teraji connects at Akui. Highlights: -Kenshiro Teraji unifies WBA and WBC flyweight titles with last round stoppage of Seigo Akui -Anthony Olascuaga retains the WBO flyweight title with a unanimous de…

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Jerusalem dusts off underdog status

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Defending champion Melvin Jerusalem brushed off his being installed as underdog in his second defense of the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight crown on 30 March in Japan. “Those are just number…

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From ‘Thrilla in Manila’ to Tap-and-Scroll: Have Fight Posters Lost Their Knockout Punch?

By Billie Sloane, iFL TV Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Walk into any boxing gym worth its salt, and you’ll see them. Sun-faded, tattered at the edges, but still standing proud—posters of the all-time greats. Ali and Frazier glaring at each other in the le…

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‘Lover Boy’ promises war

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Kenneth Llover believes he has Keita Kurihara all figured out that his team seems to be gushing over what’s on the horizon for the hard-hitting Filipino southpaw who is being likened to Manny Pacquiao…

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Joe Rogan Dismisses Canelo Alvarez Advantage In Terence Crawford Fight

By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Canelo Alvarez is expected to take on Terence Crawford in a blockbuster showdown in September. It's a potential clash between two of the top pound-for-pound superstars in the world at the moment. Many…

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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Dmitry Bivol Talks Mega Clash

By Ricky Carroll, Big Fight Weekend Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) is set to happen in September 2025, should Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) come through his undisputed clash against William Scull on May 2 as expected. Dmitr…

Undefeated Filipino rising star Kenneth Llover takes on Japan’s Keita Kurihara for an epic boxing showdown

Undefeated Filipino rising star Kenneth Llover takes on Japan’s Keita Kurihara for an epic boxing showdown

PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

A high-stakes Bantamweight showdown is set to happen between Japan’s battle-hardened warrior, Keita Kurihara (19-8-1, 16 Kos) takes on undefeated Filipino rising star, Kenneth Llover (13-0, 8 Kos) on …

GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR TO FACE AUSTRALIAN RIVAL JAKE WYLLIE IN NEW MAIN EVENT THIS SATURDAY IN SYDNEY

GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR TO FACE AUSTRALIAN RIVAL JAKE WYLLIE IN NEW MAIN EVENT THIS SATURDAY IN SYDNEY

PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Daud Yordan forced to withdraw on medical grounds for blockbuster show at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, live worldwide on DAZN ‘Ferocious’ George Kambosos Jr will now face a huge all-Australian clash aga…

Jamaine Ortiz Moves One Step Closer to a World Title with Dominant Win Over Yomar Alamo

Jamaine Ortiz Moves One Step Closer to a World Title with Dominant Win Over Yomar Alamo

PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

ORLANDO, FL (March 17, 2025) – Super lightweight contender Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (19-2-1, 9 KOs), currently ranked IBF #14 and WBA #15, proved once again why he is a force to be reckoned with…

Sunday Night Home Run: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Championship Doubleheader to be Televised May 4 LIVE on ESPN

Sunday Night Home Run: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Championship Doubleheader to be Televised May 4 LIVE on ESPN

PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

The fight action takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Tickets ON SALE now via AXS.com LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2025) — “The Monster” is ready to hit his next undisputed junior featherweight …

WORLD BOXING WELCOMES DECISION OF IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD TO PROPOSE BOXING FOR INCLUSION AT LA28

PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Mar 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (March 17, 2025) -- World Boxing has welcomed the decision by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to propose the inclusion of boxing on the spor…

Ignacio Fernandez: The Iron-Fisted Warrior of Silay

Ignacio Fernandez: The Iron-Fisted Warrior of Silay

By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Mar 2025

Silay, Negros Occidental, was built on hard work. Sugarcane stretched for miles, and the air smelled of molasses. Like most kids in Silay, Ignacio Fernandez worked the land. The fields were tough, but…

RP Blu Girls Recognized at PSC Women in Sports Awards

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Mar 2025

The RP Blu Girls, the Philippines' national women's softball team, continue to make waves in the sporting world as they were honored at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Women in Sports Awards. T…

Kayak is back in Sarbay Festival 2025

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Mar 2025

KAYAK is back in the coming Sarangani Bay Festival 2025 set on May 24 and 25 at Mt. Sabrina Beach Resort in Glan, Sarangani. “Kayaking is one of the new sports that will be added this year” said Adeli…

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Suarez, Navarrete dispute WBO crown

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Mon, 17 Mar 2025

Barring any last-minute changes, Charly Suarez is going to get his long-awaited shot at a world crown on 10 May in San Diego, California. The task is going to be daunting; the opponent formidable. Ema…

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Irish Ayes: Callum Walsh blasts out Dean Sutherland inside one round

By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com Mon, 17 Mar 2025

NEW YORK – Callum Walsh filed his entry for 2025 Knockout of the Year on Sunday night, putting Dean Sutherland out cold at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Walsh, 13-0 (11 KOs), put his Scottish …

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Jerusalem underdog in WBC title defense

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Mon, 17 Mar 2025

Believe it or not, defending champion Melvin Jerusalem is the clear underdog when he meets Japanese challenger Yudai Shigeoka in their 30 March showdown for the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweigh…

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WAKEE WORLD OF BOXING: Boxing remains in Salud’s heart even after retirement

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Mon, 17 Mar 2025

The taxi ride to Wakee Salud’s place in Guadalupe in Cebu City took more than 30 minutes because of the traffic. The journey should have been shorter. His residence, tucked away from the Queen City’s …

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