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The Fathers in the boxing world
Last Sunday, Father’s Day was celebrated in most countries. It will never be the same kind of celebration as Mother’s Day, but it is a special day nonetheless. Grandfathers and fathers are…
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Mexico’s Greatness Takes Center Stage
Mexico in Grand Style Everywhere I had the honor of visiting our Mexican National Soccer Team as alongside the Mexican Football Federation, we organized a surprise visit from the great Mexican champion…
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Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas & Martinez vs Cardenas Preview and Picks
This Saturday night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Jessie ‘Bam’ Rodriguez faces Antonio Vargas. This will be Rodriguez’s first outing of 2026 as he looks to add another solid…
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Casimero still rocking
Casimero (L) and Inoue (R). Don’t give up on former three-division world boxing champion JohnRiel Casimero. He’s now 37 and still hoping for a big-money bout against undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and…
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Llover vows comeback
Kenneth Llover was a win away from fighting for the IBF bantamweight title but lost the chance when he dropped a split 12-round decision to Texas-based Michael Angeletti in a championship eliminator…
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O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford: Bad Blood Equals Good Fight
It’s no secret that the bad blood between O’Shaquie Foster and Raymond Ford is real. For us boxing fans, here’s hoping that energy spills over into this 50-50 matchup this Saturday night.…
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McHugh next for Dy
Rolando Dy. While Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) world superwelterweight champion Rolando Gabriel Dy is open to follow in his father Rolando Navarrete’s footsteps and try his luck in traditional professional boxing, he’s…
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Oleksandr Usyk Returns Against Unknown Boxer on RING/DAZN PPV
Oleksandr Usyk is back against a no-hoper, but there is a glimmer of hope on the undercard. Richard Torres faces his toughest test to date versus Frank Sanchez. Also, veteran boxer Jack…
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From Madrid to Johannesburg – The Legacy of the WBC in South Africa
Planes, trains, and automobiles; after a long journey with layovers in Barcelona, Madrid, and Istanbul, I managed to reach one of the most important countries in the history of our beloved World…
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It’s in the blood
Rolando Gabriel Dy showed that bloodline makes a difference in the ring as displaying his father Rolando Navarrete’s fistic power, he retained his BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing world superwelterweight title via a…
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Rematch option for Melvin
Melvin Jerusalem has the option to fight a trilogy with Siyakholwa Kuse who wrested his WBC minimumweight title via a unanimous 12-round decision at the Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa last…
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Boxing trio reunited up there
Lito Mondejar. The last surviving bedrock of the boxing triumvirate that paved the way for Manny Pacquiao’s ascendancy is gone. Lito Mondejar passed away last Wednesday and has joined ring buddies Rod…
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Wardley vs Dubois: Heavyweight Tussle in Manchester
Fabio Wardley goes to battle with Daniel Dubois this Saturday in Manchester, England at the Co-op Live Arena. After 3 impressive victories in a row, Daniel Dubois attempts to bounce back from…
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Cinco De Mayo, A Historic Celebration Of Boxing
What a way to celebrate the traditional festivities of the Battle of Puebla! The famous Cinco de Mayo at the T-Mobile Arena turned into a battlefield with a boxing card put together…
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Parade of champs
Former world boxing champions were honored at the Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night in the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila last Thursday and they came with lots of stories to share. Rolando Navarrete, Luisito Espinosa,…
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Inoue vs Nakatani & Benavidez vs Ramirez Makes For Blockbuster Saturday
A much-anticipated weekend is upon us with two major boxing events spanning from Japan to the United States. In the wee hours of Saturday morning in the US time zone, Naoya Inoue…
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Ariza warns don’t underestimate Floyd
Colombian strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza has an insider’s opinion on what could be the outcome of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather rematch, if it happens, on Sept. 19 in Las Vegas.…
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Stars feted at Pacquiao/Elorde Awards Night
Jerusalem (L) and Taduran (R). It will be a glittering event as boxing champions and star athletes from different sports are lined up for honors at the third Pacquiao/Elorde Awards Night in…
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Llover nears title shot
Cavite southpaw Kenneth Llover is a win away from clinching a shot at IBF bantamweight champion Jose Salas of Mexico and the only roadblock is a final eliminator against Michael Angeletti of…
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Pero vs Miller: Heavies Collide in Prove it fight on DAZN
This Saturday night in Las Vegas, Neveda, rising heavyweight prospect Lenier Pero faces Jarrell Miller. Miller is by far the more experienced boxer heading into this matchup. Pero appears to have the…
