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  1. JAPAN-BASED Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles

    Mark his word

    Mark Vicelles faces IBF light-flyweight champion Thanongsak Simsri in Japan, aiming for a major upset and a chance to become the Philippines’ next reigning…

    2 MIN READ

  4. MARK Magsayo takes cover as Mexican-American rival Andres Cortes unloads in their 10-round lightweight duel on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) in Las Vegas.

    Cortes clips Magsayo

    ark Magsayo’s bid for a second world title suffered a setback after undefeated Andres Cortes handed him a 10-round unanimous decision loss in their lightweight…

    1 MIN READ

  5. ABAP sending strong squad

    ABAP sending strong squad

    ABAP is counting on international experience as seven Filipino boxers seek to end the Philippines’ 16-year Asian Games gold medal drought in Aichi-Nagoya.

    1 MIN READ

  6. MANNY Pacquiao

    Can Pacquiao still fight?

    Manny Pacquiao’s appointment as anti-poverty secretary raises questions over whether he can return to boxing while holding a Cabinet position.

    2 MIN READ

  7. EUMIR Marcial could still end up fighting in the 20th Asian Games if he gets off scot-free after his eighth professional match in the US on 19 September.

    ABAP praying Marcial emerges scot-free

    ABAP hopes Eumir Marcial stays healthy for his September pro bout as the Philippines targets its first Asian Games boxing gold in decades.

    2 MIN READ

  8. Eumir Marcial (left) gets premium sparring from sparmate Freddie Rojas in his Las Vegas training camp ahead of his 19 September fight in California.

    Marcial ready for Huerta

    Eumir Marcial puts his unbeaten record on the line against Omar Ulises Huerta on 19 September in California as the Filipino boxer continues his push toward a…

    2 MIN READ

  9. Filipino fighter Charly Suarez and his chief handler Delfin Boholst have agreed to wait for a promised world title shot in April 2027.

    Suarez not going anywhere

    World No. 1 super-featherweight Charly Suarez stays at 130 lbs despite WBO allowing Emanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster unification Oct 24 Texas; manager…

    2 MIN READ

  10. CHARLY Suarez finds his status as WBO mandatory challenger meaningless anew after being passed over for the second straight time.

    Is Charly cursed?

    Charly Suarez bypassed again as WBO/IBF champ Emanuel Navarrete vs WBC champ O'Shaquie Foster unification set Oct 24 San Antonio. Winner must face Suarez in…

    2 MIN READ

  11. Carlo Paalam badly wants to put an end to the Philippines’ 16-year gold medal drought in Asian Games boxing.

    Paalam puts best foot forward

    Carlo Paalam targets the Philippines’ first Asian Games boxing gold in 16 years as he drops to 55kg for the Nagoya Asiad, backed by Olympic medalists Nesthy…

    1 MIN READ

  12. Mexican Carlos Ocampo doesn’t only inflict Weljon Mindoro his first pro loss but also messes up his stint in the Asian Games in Nagoya.

    Major setback

    ABAP rules out Mindoro for Asiad after KO loss

    2 MIN READ

  13. Melvin Jerusalem could be fighting for a world crown before 2026 comes to a close.

    Jerusalem fighting for WBO title

    Melvin Jerusalem could get another shot at the WBO minimumweight title after Oscar Collazo moves up to flyweight, with Jerusalem ranked No. 2 and a possible…

    1 MIN READ

  14. ANTHONY Joshua holds the key to his ‘Battle of Britain’ fight with Tyson Fury.

    Joshua holds fate of ‘Battle of Britain’

    Anthony Joshua’s decision could determine whether the long-awaited Battle of Britain against Tyson Fury happens on 20 November, with a potential move from…

    2 MIN READ

  15. Eumir Marcial gets quality work from sparmate Freddie Rojas Jr. in Las Vegas as he ramps up his training for his 10-round fight next month in California.

    Title hungry

    Marcial following Garcia’s footsteps

    2 MIN READ

  16. CHARLY Suarez finds his status as WBO mandatory challenger meaningless anew after being passed over for the second straight time.

    Flagrant foul

    Filipino boxer Charly Suarez faces another setback in his long-awaited world title bid after the WBO and Top Rank again bypassed him, raising doubts over his…

    2 MIN READ

  17. Eumir Marcial undergoes strength and conditioning exercises under the watchful eyes of chief trainer Kay Koroma in Las Vegas.

    HEAVY HITTERS

    Marcial faces acid test vs knockout artist

    2 MIN READ

  18. Charly Suarez towers over Manuel Avila during his last fight in California.

    Keeping the faith

    Suarez not losing hope over WBO title shot

    2 MIN READ