Tyson wants more fights and he’s tough, says Jones

Agence France Presse 11/29/2020

Mike Tyson plans on fighting more exhibitions after a draw with Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in his comeback at age 54 and Jones says he’ll be tough to beat. “I’m happy I’m not knocked out or anything. I’ll…

Magsayo stays unbeaten, escapes game vs Hermosillo

Bong Lozada 10/04/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Mark Magsayo maintained his perfect run after overcoming Rigoberto Hermosillo and come away with a split decision victory in their 10-round featherweight bout Sunday (Manila time) at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hermosillo was…

Magsayo makes MP Promotions debut vs ‘tough’ Mexican

MARK GIONGCO 10/03/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten featherweight Mark Magsayo hopes to deliver a rousing debut for MP (Manny Pacquiao) Promotions when he faces Rigoberto Hermosillo of Mexico Sunday (Manila time) at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. During Saturday’s weigh-in,…

Casimero retains WBO title, blasts Micah in 3 rounds

AFP 09/27/2020

John Riel Casimero of the Philippines made a successful first defense of his WBO bantamweight crown on Sunday (Manila time), knocking out Ghana’s Duke Micah in the third round of their title fight in Connecticut. The 30-year-old…

Pacquiao ‘will have easier time’ vs McGregor than Hatton

Mark Giongco - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ 09/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach doesn’t think Conor McGregor will last long in the boxing ring with Manny Pacquiao. Roach believes the ex-UFC superstar will just be a cakewalk for the Filipino ring…

Pacquiao camp says McGregor fight being considered

Agence France Presse 09/26/2020

Manny Pacquiao is mulling a possible fight with Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor as he plots his return to the ring, representatives for the Filipino boxing icon told AFP on Friday. Sean Gibbons, president of…

De La Hoya coming out of retirement at 47, eyes ‘top’ boxers

Bong Lozada - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ 08/20/2020

Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is coming out of retirement and he’s not interested in doing exhibition fights. The 47-year-old, who hasn’t fought since losing via corner stoppage to Manny Pacquiao in 2008, is lacing up…

Roach on Pacquiao: 2 more fights then run for president

Celest Flores-Colina - Online Sports Editor / @CFColinaINQ 08/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao should consider running for president after two more fights, said his long time trainer Freddie Roach. In an interview with veteran boxing writer Dan Rafael, Roach said that he’s had discussions with the Filipino…

Interim WBA champ Jamal James also wants shot at Pacquiao

Mark Giongco - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ 08/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Add Jamal James into the mix of fighters who want a piece of Manny Pacquiao. James just won the interim WBA welterweight title after beating Thomas Dulorme by unanimous decision on Sunday in the…

Jerwin Ancajas raring to unify belts

Bong Lozada 08/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Staying in just one weight class for so long has been somewhat unheard of in the current boxing landscape with fighters usually tend to jump from one division to another. World champions usually take…

Donaire challenge vs WBC champ Oubaali set for December

Bong Lozada - INQUIRER.net 07/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines—Nonito Donaire could get another belt around his waist after his loss to pound-for-pound rising star Naoya Inoue in November 2019. The Filipino legend is set to take on WBC World bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali on…

De La Hoya says he’s training, hints at comeback fight

Bong Lozada - INQUIRER.net 07/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former boxing world champion Oscar De La Hoya is seriously considering a comeback which could very well happen sooner than later. In an interview with CBS Los Angeles, the 47-year-old legend said he’s been…

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