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Boxing chief 'optimistic' over ending Tokyo threat

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 10:19 AM

Amateur boxing's governing body the AIBA emerged from talks with the IOC on Monday "optimistic" of retaining the right to organize the event at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Boxing: Donaire faces Naoya Inoue in WBSS bantamweight finals

ABS-CBN Sports
Updated as of May 19 12:10 PM

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire will be getting his wish, as he's set to face undefeated Japanese star Naoya Inoue in the finals of the World Boxing Super Series Bantamweight Tournament. Read more »

Bulgarian boxer suspended, fined for kissing Fil-Am broadcaster

Reuters
Posted at May 15 10:40 AM

LOS ANGELES - A Bulgarian boxer who grabbed a female broadcaster's face and kissed her on the lips during a post-fight interview was suspended until July by the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday following tearful testimony by the interviewer. Read more »

Boxing: Popular broadcaster Lederman dies at 79

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 01:29 PM

Respected boxing judge turned broadcaster Harold Lederman, best known as the unofficial scorekeeper for HBO Boxing, has died at 79 after battling cancer, veteran promoter Lou DiBella said Saturday. Read more »

Boxing: Pacquiao announces Thurman bout for July

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 12 03:06 PM

Filipino boxing legend Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will return to action in July, when he takes on a dangerous opponent in Keith "One Time" Thurman. Read more »

Boxing: Alvarez beats Jacobs to unify middleweight world titles

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 05 05:38 PM

Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez earned a unanimous decision over Daniel Jacobs in a fight that pitted two of the world's top middleweights against each other with three world titles on the line on Saturday.   Read more »

The next boxing sensation?

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 11:14 PM

Aaron Jude Bado of Team Northern Mindanao throws a punch against John Wayne Vicera of Team Calabarzon during their championship match at the Palarong Pambansa in Friday. Read more »

Palaro 2019: Central Visayas rules girls’ archery; Northern Mindanao boxers win on Day 5

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 11:03 PM

Northern Mindanao made its presence felt in the secondary boxing competitions after claiming 4 of the 10 gold medals at stake, as the NCR pulled away in the overall medal standings. Read more »

Does Donaire have what it takes to beat Japanese ‘Monster? Analyst weighs in

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 07:39 PM

Given his resumé, Naoya Inoue could be Donaire’s next opponent. Does the “Filipino Flash” stand a chance against the boxer nicknamed the “Monster?” Read more »

Safety first: Contact sports tulad ng boxing tatanggalin ba sa Palarong Pambansa?

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 03 07:22 PM

Dahil sa mga kaso ng injuries na naitatala sa paglalaro ng mga contact sport tulad ng boxing, tila malapit nang maalis o mabago ang mga ito sa Palaro. Read more »

Jerwin Ancajas, magpapakitang-gilas na sa ABS-CBN S+A

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 06:06 AM

Mapapanood ng Pinoy boxing fans si Jerwin "Pretty Boy" Ancajas sa kanyang laban kontra kay Ryuichi Funai ngayong Linggo para sa IBF Superflyweight World Championship. Read more »

Boxing must end controversies to end Olympic threat: coach

Faisal KAMAL, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 01 10:31 AM

Boxing must quickly fix "controversies" surrounding the sport to keep its Olympic place when a decision is made next month, leading international coach Santiago Nieva said Tuesday.   Read more »

‘I’ll be there’: Donaire eyes Japanese ‘monster’ Naoya Inoue as next foe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 01 01:12 AM

Fresh from his 6-round disposal of late-replacement Stephon Young in the semifinals, Donaire said he dreams of taking on Japan’s Naoya Inoue. Read more »

Like old times: Donaire fashions out KO win to keep title

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 28 03:01 PM

Nonito Donaire Jr. successfully defended his WBA “super” bantamweight title by defeating American challenger Stephon Young on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). Read more »

Despite opponent change, motivation stays the same for champion Donaire

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 01:08 AM

Nonito Donaire Jr. defends his WBA (super) bantamweight crown against Stephon Young in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). Read more »

Boxing: Josie Gabuco turns back clock with gold medal at Asian tourney

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 08:22 PM

Josie Gabuco showed her vintage form to grab the gold in the Asian Boxing Championships on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »

Boxing: Ex-champ Golovkin splits with long-time trainer Sanchez

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 25 08:41 AM

WASHINGTON - Former world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and long-time trainer Abel Sanchez parted company on Wednesday in an acrimonious split apparently triggered by a dispute over money. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero stops Espinoza to win interim WBO belt

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 21 04:41 PM

(UPDATED) Johnriel Casimero claimed a 12th round stoppage of Ricardo Espinoza on Saturday in Carson, California (Sunday in Manila) to win the interim WBO bantamweight championship. Read more »

Boxing: Crawford stops Khan to retain WBO welterweight title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 21 02:01 PM

Terence Crawford retained his WBO welterweight title Saturday, stopping Amir Khan in the sixth round when the Englishman was unable to continue because of an accidental low blow. Read more »

Jimuel Pacquiao wagi sa unang sabak sa semi-amateur boxing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 09:46 PM

Knock-out win ang unang sabak sa semi-amateur boxing ng anak ni Manny Pacquiao na si Jimuel. Read more »