New foe for ‘Cas'
August 17, 2020
FILIPINO bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero, who will defend his World Boxing Organization belt on the Sept. 26 Showtime PPV card, now has an opponent.
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Pacman fighting Crawford in November? It’s not true, says MP group
August 09, 2020
Arum has been talking about pitting Crawford, the unbeaten reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion, against Pacquiao, holder of the World Boxing Association (WBA) version of the 147-pound belt either on Nov. 14 or 21.
Eumir has yet to get pro license
August 05, 2020
MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons said that the 2019 AIBA World Championships silver medalist is set to do about three fights in the United States before he can fully focus on his preparations for next year's Olympics.
Tyson, 54, to make ring comeback in September
July 24, 2020
LOS ANGELES (UPDATE)- Mike Tyson, the former world heavyweight champion who retired in 2005, said Thursday he will make a comeback at age 54, fighting Roy Jones Jr.
Roach likely to handle Marcial
July 24, 2020
He qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in March, ruling the middleweight division in the Asia and Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament in Amman, Jordan. He has also won three gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games, and a bronze at the Asian Games in 2018.
Eumir says more PH boxers can make it
July 22, 2020
Speaking as special guest in last Tuesday's Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA Sports Forum online, Marcial said he and Irish Magno's successful bids to make it to the greatest show on earth next year is serving as an inspiration to the other boxers stillbseeking berths.
GAB welcomes Marcial
July 22, 2020
TOKYO Olympics-bound boxing champion Eumir Marcial is taking the first big step to turn pro.
Busy Eumir
July 21, 2020
The handlers of Eumir Felix Marcial are making sure that the young and outstanding Filipino boxer does not rush things as he enters the brutal world of professional boxing.
ABAP: Marcial is in good hands
July 17, 2020
By turning pro under the care of boxing great Manny Pacquiao, the head of the amateur boxing body believes Olympic-bound Eumir Marcial has made the right decision as he continues his drive to succeed in the Tokyo Games as well as to become world champ in the professional ranks.
Eumir gets best of both worlds
July 16, 2020
A three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, Marcial is very excited on his professional journey, hoping he could put the experience to good use when he battles the finest in his quest for the country's first ever Olympic gold medal.
Boxing legend Duran leaves hospital after C-19 scare
July 03, 2020
PANAMA CITY - Panamanian Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran was released from hospital Thursday after being treated for coronavirus, the six-time boxing world champion announced via social media.
Boxing legend Duran positive for COVID-19
June 26, 2020
PANAMA CITY (AFP) - Panamanian Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran, six-time boxing world champion, was hospitalized in non-life-threatening condition Thursday with the novel coronavirus, his children said on the same day that Panama hit a new record of daily cases.
Ancajas' trainer has good words for Marcial
June 26, 2020
The 24-year-old Marcial made it to the Olympic Games set next year in Tokyo, one of four Filipino bets who had qualified for the Summer Games originally set next month but was postponed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pinoy fighter outpoints foe in shock win
June 17, 2020
Plania dropped his American Josh Greer two times on the way to an upset decision win in their 10-round bantamweight clash Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada (Wednesday, Manila time).
GAB backs WBC protocol
June 09, 2020
THE Games and Amusements Board (GAB), headed by Chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra, welcomed the decision of the World Boxing Council (WBC) to adopt a protocol for the holding of boxing cards and other activities behind closed doors.