HALL OF FAMER TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR. TO RETURN TO CANASTOTA FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14 CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 28, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce Hall of Famer Timothy Bradley Jr will return t  Read Full Story >>>

Paras stops Abcede in 2nd round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026

ORTHODOX Vince “Kamikaze” Paras of General Santos City knocked out Jatsever Abcede of Bukidnon with a lethal right in the 2nd round last February 26. Paras knocked down Abcede twice in the 1st round and co  Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated Welterweight Ruben Aguilar Stops Luis Lopez in Eight Brutal Rounds in Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’ at University of Texas in Arlington
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Hometown Hero Edward Vazquez Outclasses and Stops Grimardi Machuca in Six Rounds in Co-Feature Catch The Replay of all the Action on ProBoxTV’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL (February 27, 2026) – Ruben “El Pollito�  Read Full Story >>>

Patricio, Brownlee and Awinongya Enter Medal Rounds on Day Five of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Lorenzo Patricio, Lavant Brownlee and Joseph Awinongya Secure Unanimous Decisions in Quarterfinals SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 27, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team saw three men’s boxers enter the medal rounds on Friday at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament in S  Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather vs Pacquiao III Not Ruled Out After 11-Year Wait
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
It took eleven years to get Mayweather–Pacquiao II over the line, and the wait created a simple reality in boxing: the rematch became a permanent rumor until it suddenly became a real event. World Boxing News has tracked that thread longer than most. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 is the most writte  Read Full Story >>>

Matthew James Sugatan wins Flash-ADV 160 9-Ball Tournament at Pacman's Cue Club; pockets P30,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Matthew James Sugatan captured 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 Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City. The victory earned Suga  Read Full Story >>>

IM Arca finishes in eight place in Pacquiao chess; NM Ilar pockets P100,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Final Standings and tournament pay outs: Top 10 of the Standard competition 7.0 points GM Peng Li Min of Switzerland ($20,000) 7.0 points GM Platon Galperin of Sweden ($10,000) 6.5 points GM Arkadij Naiditsch of Bulgaria ($5,000) 6.5 points GM Novendra Priasmoro of Indonesia ($4,000) 6.5 po  Read Full Story >>>

DC Half Marathon on March 8 at Freedom Park
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
THE Davao City Half Marathon will be held on March 8 at Freedom Park in Davao City. The first placer in the 21-kilometer will earn P7,000. The second and third will get P5,000 and P3,000, respectively. Aside from the 21K, also included are the 10K and 5K. The cash prizes are: 10K – 1s  Read Full Story >>>

Athletics Festival Season 4 on March 21-22
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
THE Araw ng Dabaw Athletics Festival Season 4 will be held on March 21 and 22 at the University of Mindanao Sports Complex in Maa. It is organized by the Davao City Track and Field Association [DCTAFA]. The categories are: • Under 13 (cut-off year – 2014) (Davao athletes only) •  Read Full Story >>>

Nuñez vs Navarrete: Knuckle Up for a Certified Banger
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2026

This Saturday night from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Eduardo Nuñez and Emanuel Navarrete knuckle up in what all but guarantees to be an absolute banger. Eduardo’s resume is not as deep as Nav  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing braced for $1bn lawsuit over TKO and Saudi-backed Sela’s Zuffa launch
By Chris McKenna, The New York Times, Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Three of the biggest promoters in world sports are embroiled in a potential $1billion legal battle which could shape the future of boxing. Queensberry, the UK promotions firm headed by Frank Warren, has sent “letters before action” to Saudi Arabia-backed sports events company Sela and U.S. co  Read Full Story >>>

‘There's no way I'm going to lose’ -- Holly McMath looks to make a statement in high-stakes trilogy fight
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2026

On March 13, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returns to the Metro City Arena for their first event of the year. In the main event, Ryan Daye looks to continue his climb back up the boxing ranks when he fights Jaidyn Chin  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS, RUNNING ORDER AND FINAL WORDS FOR NAVARRETE VS. NUNEZ
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Emanuel Navarrete “We had our setbacks getting here and a lot of it was out of our hands, but we’re here now and it’s great to see all the support to see two Mexican warriors get in the ring. “  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS: PIERCE VS. PARRA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2026

CATCH THE ACTION TOMORROW, FEB. 28 AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK - LIVE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND DIRECTV PPV VERONA, N.Y. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is set for tomorrow night after all   Read Full Story >>>

Former US President Obama will donate Ali gloves to his presidential library
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Former US President Barack Obama has announced he will donate a pair of boxing gloves autographed by the legendary Muhammad Ali to his presidential library, according to a statement released by the Obama Foundation this   Read Full Story >>>

Almacen Brothers Make Weight, Ready for Battle in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Mark Jason 'KingBabyBoy' Almacen of the Philippines shakes hand with his taller opponent Natthaphat Thangsalai of Thailand during Friday's weighin in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Thailand -- The young Almacen Brothers, Alexand  Read Full Story >>>

Infrastructure, Not Hype, Finally Aligned Mayweather–Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
For more than a decade, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II has felt inevitable — just never executable. Demand was never the issue. Infrastructure was. On September 19 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) will meet in a fully sanctioned profes  Read Full Story >>>

Four United States Women's Boxers Shine Bright on Day Four of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Yoseline Perez, Alyssa Mendoza, Simona Winkler and Naomi Graham Advance to Medal Rounds; Lavant Brownlee Progresses to Quarterfinals SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 26, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team continued its dominance with five wins on day four of the 77th International Stra  Read Full Story >>>

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 Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City. The victory earned Suga  Read Full Story >>>

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 130.8 lbs  Read Full Story >>>

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 11-year-old chess prodigy, a Grade 5 student of Don Bosco Technical Institute -Tarlac City accumul  Read Full Story >>>

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 Jones Jr., confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May  Read Full Story >>>

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 long,” said Pacquiao on Wednesday while entertaining visitors at his posh Forbes Park home.   Read Full Story >>>

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 if the titles at 147 or 154 are disrupted. With Mayweather scheduled to face Manny Pacqui  Read Full Story >>>

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 Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 Open held at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City on Thur  Read Full Story >>>

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 bringing it back.   Read Full Story >>>

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 Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Wednesday. Team USA saw six boxers enter the ring throughou  Read Full Story >>>

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 Kunming in Southeaste  Read Full Story >>>

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 media group that owns UFC and  Read Full Story >>>

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 wouldn’t change their  Read Full Story >>>

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 born on December 19, 19  Read Full Story >>>