Two Filipinos. Two world titles. One night in Japan.

And now we know who's holding the clipboard.

The IBF has named the officials for Miel Fajardo's shot at Masamichi Yabuki on 26 November at the Ebara Wave Arena in Tokyo.

The referee ? Koji Tanaka — regarded as Japan's top ring official.

The judges ? One from Japan, one from Australia, one from the Philippines.

The supervisor ? The secretary general of the Japan Boxing Commission.

In Japan. Against a Japanese champion.

We're not saying a word. Just saying.

But here's the thing — Fajardo might not need anyone's help.

14-3-2. 12 KOs. SEVEN of them in the first round.

He earned this mandatory shot by taking out Argentina's Tobias Reyes in 65 seconds back in April.

Yabuki is no pushover — 20-4 with 18 KOs, making the third defence of his IBF flyweight belt, and the solid betting favourite.

On paper, it's the champion. But one-punch power is the great equaliser.

And that's only half the night.

In the co-feature, unbeaten Zyvyr Medecilo (9-0, 5 KOs) challenges WBA minimumweight champion Takeshi Ishii (12-1, 9 KOs).

Medecilo is the bigger underdog. The fight came together in a matter of days, while he was in Japan on a sparring contract.

Win, and he becomes the fastest Filipino ever to win a world title — in his 10th fight, beating Malcolm Tunacao's mark of 11.

Right now the Philippines has ONE reigning world champion — Pedro Taduran.

By the night of 26 November it could be three.

Hungry dogs fight harder.

And the message for both of them is simple — leave the judges out of it !!

🇵🇭 MIEL FAJARDO (14-3-2, 12 KOs) vs MASAMICHI YABUKI (20-4, 18 KOs) 🇯🇵
🥊 IBF Flyweight World Championship

🇵🇭 ZYVYR MEDECILO (9-0, 5 KOs) vs TAKESHI ISHII (12-1, 9 KOs) 🇯🇵
🥊 WBA Minimumweight World Championship

📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
📍 Ebara Wave Arena, Ota City, Tokyo

Stay tuned !

Sources:
Daily Tribune (12 Nov 2026) — https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/11/ibf-taps-japanese-ref-for-fajardo-title-shot
Daily Tribune (11 Nov 2026) — https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/10/fajardo-medecillo-step-on-brakes
Daily Tribune (13 Oct 2026) — https://tribune.net.ph/2026/10/13/tokyo-hosts-double-phl-vs-japan-world-title-fights
Philstar (19 Oct 2026) — https://www.philstar.com/campus/sports/2026/10/19/2564329/double-trouble-fajardo-medecilo-head-japan-rare-world-title-shots

Floyd Mayweather is coming back. Apparently.

Not against the man he owes a rematch.

Against Ryan Garcia.

On a live stream this week, the WBC welterweight champion announced he'll fight Mayweather on 6 February in Las Vegas.

"This is not an exhibition. This is a real fight."

Nothing is done yet. Mayweather still needs a Nevada licence, and he's tangled up in a lawsuit with CSI Sports, which says it paid him millions for exclusive rights to his Tyson and Pacquiao fights.

But hang on.

Wasn't Floyd supposed to be fighting MANNY PACQUIAO ?

A professional rematch on Netflix was agreed for this September. In June it was postponed indefinitely — the Pacquiao camp blamed "a volatile mix of federal lawsuits, scheduling overbooks, and financial gridlock" around the Mayweather camp.

Earliest date, they said: early 2027.

Well, 2027 is almost here. And the first name on Floyd's dance card is… not Manny.

Here's the kicker.

When WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman explained why he'd back a 49-year-old Mayweather fighting for a world title, who did he point to ?

Pacquiao.

"He was criticised, and we were criticised for allowing that fight, and he almost became champion."

That's the draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025 — at 46 years old.

So Manny is the PROOF that a comeback can work… and he's still the one left waiting.

Make no mistake, Garcia (26-2, 21 KOs) is a real fight. He blew away Conor Benn in two rounds in September.

Mayweather (50-0) hasn't fought at 147lb since 2015. He turns 50 on 24 February.

Is this Floyd's bravest move in years ?
Or just the easiest way around the Pacquiao rematch ?

Manny turns 48 next month.

Your move, Floyd !!

Sources:
BoxingScene (11 Nov 2026) — https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/ryan-garcia-vows-to-hospitalize-floyd-mayweather-as-he-announces-february-6-showdown
Boxing News (11 Nov 2026) — https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/ryan-garcia-on-mayweather-or-lopez/
BBC Sport (26 Jun 2026) — https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cr473y46w6qo
BoxingScene (13 Nov 2026) — https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/would-you-bet-your-mortgage-against-floyd-mayweather-beating-ryan-garcia

Regie Suganob just went to No. 1 in the WBO light flyweight rankings.

Up from No. 3.

And here's the thing — that's not even his main route.

Suganob is already the IBF mandatory challenger.

He earned it the hard way in September, in front of his own people in Tagbilaran City, stopping two-time world champion Sivenathi Nontshinga in the fifth round of their eliminator rematch.

So who's waiting at the end of that road ?

Thailand's Thanongsak Simsri.

41-1. 36 KOs.

Two weeks after Suganob's win, Simsri dropped Mark Vicelles twice and stopped him in round two in Japan.

The man can PUNCH.

And he knows the Filipino is next — the mandatory has to happen by the end of January.

Philippines v Thailand. A world title on the line. That's a fight Southeast Asia will stop for.

Suganob's team say the IBF shot is the one they want — and the dream is to bring a world championship belt home to Bohol for the first time.

One door open. Now another one creaking.

Can the Phenom take the power of Simsri ?
Or does the Thai champion turn the mandatory into another early night ?

Nothing signed yet.

But the clock is ticking !!

🇵🇭 REGIE SUGANOB (19-1, 8 KOs) vs THANONGSAK SIMSRI (41-1, 36 KOs) 🇹🇭
🥊 IBF Light Flyweight World Championship (mandatory — not yet signed)
📅 Due by end of January 2027
📺 TBA

Stay tuned !

Sources:
Cebu Daily News, Glendale G. Rosal (12 Nov 2026) — https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/784489/suganob-iwata-boxing-match-rekindled-by-latest-wbo-rankings
3Kings Boxing (26 Sep 2026) — https://3kingsboxing.com/thanongsak-simsri-destroys-vicelles-eyes-suganob-showdown/
The Ring — https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/suganob-stops-nontshinga-in-5th-to-win-title-eliminator-bajtKSWACvgTNzoEQWVNK

While everybody talks about Naoya and Bam…

…his brother just got handed a big job of his own.

The WBC has ordered bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue to defend against No. 1 contender Andrew Cain of Liverpool.

Another mandatory.

In Japan they're calling it what it is — UNUSUAL. Two mandatory defences in a row.

Takuma only just got through the last one. In September he beat Tenshin Nasukawa in their rematch in Tokyo, but he had to get up off the floor in round seven to do it.

Now comes a man who punches for a living.

Cain — 15-1, 13 KOs.

He earned this shot the hard way in February. Down in the eighth round of his eliminator against Alejandro González… then got up and stopped him in the ninth.

Takuma — 23-2, 5 KOs. The boxer. The thinker.

Cain — the puncher who doesn't know when he's beaten.

And here's one for our Filipino fans: if this gets made, it's Takuma's first foreign opponent in six fights.

The last one ?

Jerwin Ancajas, February 2024.

So does the champion out-box another banger ?
Or does Liverpool take the green belt away from the Inoue family ?

No date. No venue. Not yet.

But this one has upset written all over it !!

🇯🇵 TAKUMA INOUE (23-2, 5 KOs) vs ANDREW CAIN (15-1, 13 KOs) 🇬🇧
🥊 WBC Bantamweight World Championship (ordered)
📅 TBA
📺 TBA

Stay tuned !

Sources:
WBC (11 Nov 2026) — https://wbcboxing.com/en/wbc-mandatories-in-acapulco-decisions-across-all-18-divisions/
Nikkan Sports (12 Nov 2026) — https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/boxing/news/202611120001036.html
Fight Sports (12 Nov 2026) — https://www.fightsports.tv/naoya-inoues-brother-takuma-inoue-ordered-to-defend-title/
MiddleEasy (11 Nov 2026) — https://middleeasy.com/boxing/andrew-cain-takuma-inoue-wbc-bantamweight-title-order/

A month ago Naoya Inoue said he was done waiting and was getting ready for featherweight.

Now ?

The WBC says his team is negotiating with Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez.

That's not a rumour from a podcast. That came out of the WBC's own mandatories session at the convention in Acapulco this week.

No. 1 pound-for-pound against No. 4.

Inoue — 33-0, 27 KOs, four-weight world champion, undisputed at 122.
Rodriguez — 24-0, 17 KOs, three-weight world champion, and he just went up to bantam in June and stopped Antonio Vargas in six to take the WBA belt.

Two unbeaten men. Nobody ducking anybody.

Inoue's agent John Lewis told The Ring last month: "I'm working with Matchroom to make it happen. Both fighters want it."

The talk is Tokyo, in March, at super bantamweight.

And look what the WBC did with the rest of the division while the big boys talk — they ordered Junto Nakatani and Ramon Cardenas to fight for the interim title.

So the Monster gets the superfight.
And the two men who gave him the most trouble fight each other for the right to be next.

That's how you run a division.

Can Bam carry his power up another weight against the best fighter on the planet ?
Or does Inoue add one more name to a list nobody else can touch ?

Nothing is signed yet.

But if this gets done, Japan has the fight of 2027 !!

🇯🇵 NAOYA INOUE (33-0, 27 KOs) vs JESSE "BAM" RODRIGUEZ (24-0, 17 KOs) 🇺🇸
🥊 Undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship (in negotiation)
📅 Early 2027 — Tokyo in March reported as the target
📺 TBA

Stay tuned !

Sources:
WBC (11 Nov 2026) — https://wbcboxing.com/en/wbc-mandatories-in-acapulco-decisions-across-all-18-divisions/
Yahoo Sports / Uncrowned, Darshan Desai (11 Nov 2026) — https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/article/wbc-convention-updates-on-canelo-alvarezs-next-fight-naoya-inoue-david-benavidez-and-more-215615119.html
Fightnews, Bob Newman (11 Nov 2026) — https://fightnews.com/wbc-convention-day-3-mandatory-defenses-and-more/200179
The Ring, Mike Coppinger (24 Oct 2026) — https://www.wbceurasia.org/news/inoue-bam-work-to-finalize-deal-for-tokyo-showdown
Bad Left Hook (11 Nov 2026) — https://www.badlefthook.com/boxing-news/120291/the-good-the-bad-and-the-stupid-from-the-wbc-convention

If any fighter has earned a break in 2026, it's Joey Canoy.

In March he was booked for a WBC eliminator against Siyakholwa Kuse in South Africa.

Scrapped. Kuse got a title shot instead.

In June he was three days away from challenging Oscar Collazo for the WBO and WBA belts in California.

Scrapped again. No US visa.

Two world-level fights. Two times he packed his bags for nothing.

So what did the "Babyface" from General Santos do ?

Stayed busy. Won at home in March. Won again in October.

And this week, at the WBC convention in Acapulco, his name came up again — Kuse, now the WBC strawweight champion, will defend against… Joey Canoy.

Funny how it works. The man he was meant to fight in an eliminator is now the man holding the belt.

The WBC is calling it a voluntary defence. Canoy has been their No. 1 contender this year. We'll let you decide what that means !

Here's the thing — Canoy is 33, a southpaw, and he's been around the block. He beat Melvin Jerusalem back in 2017, before Jerusalem became a two-time world champion. He took the WBC International title off Vietnam's Minh Phat Sam in General Santos last year.

But he's come up short in South Africa three times before.

Kuse is 23, and he took the green belt off Jerusalem in front of his own people at Emperors Palace in May.

Right now the Philippines has ONE world champion — Pedro Taduran.

Miel Fajardo and Zyvyr Medecillo get their shots in Tokyo on 26 November.

Canoy could make it a lot more than one.

Date and venue still to come. Let's just hope this time somebody sorts the paperwork early !!

🇿🇦 SIYAKHOLWA KUSE (10-3-1, 4 KOs) vs JOEY CANOY (26-5-2, 15 KOs) 🇵🇭
🥊 WBC Strawweight World Championship
📅 Date and venue TBA

Stay tuned !

Sources:
WBC (11 Nov 2026) — https://wbcboxing.com/en/wbc-mandatories-in-acapulco-decisions-across-all-18-divisions/
Fightnews, Bob Newman (11 Nov 2026) — https://fightnews.com/wbc-convention-day-3-mandatory-defenses-and-more/200179
SunStar Cebu (Mar 2026) — https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/canoy-wins-over-balidio
The Ring, Anson Wainwright (19 Jan 2026) — https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/siyakholwa-kuse-vs-joey-canoy-set-for-wbc-strawweight-eliminator-2Ws7TFgYCc7TD0ZJhoTHA0
The Ring (June 2026) — https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/collazo-to-face-valdez-visa-issue-costs-canoy-105-pound-title-fight-41moTVkJYeXAV9utzTFQHF
Cebu Daily News (June 2026) — https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/738920/canoy-collazo-world-title-showdown-cancelled
Wikipedia, Joey Canoy — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Canoy
Wikipedia, Siyakholwa Kuse — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siyakholwa_Kuse
Rappler (8 Nov 2026) — https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/boxing-results-pedro-taduran-brandon-moreno-world-title-november-7-2026/
Daily Tribune (11 Nov 2026) — https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/10/fajardo-medecillo-step-on-brakes

Two men have given Naoya Inoue real trouble lately.

Now they could be fighting each other.

Japan's Junto "Big Bang" Nakatani is reportedly set to return in February on DAZN — and the name in the other corner is Ramon Cardenas.

Yes. THAT Ramon Cardenas.

The Texan who put Inoue on the seat of his pants with a left hook in round two in Las Vegas last year, before the Monster got up and stopped him in the eighth.

Nakatani took Inoue the full 12 at Tokyo Dome in May. He lost the decision — his first defeat — and came away with a fractured left orbital bone.

The good news ? Japanese reports say the fracture has healed, and he plans to be back sparring in December.

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz says Cardenas has a deal with Nakatani's promoter Akihiko Honda. The WBC has them ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at super bantamweight.

So what's on the line ?

If Inoue moves up to featherweight as planned — the full WBC title. If not, an interim belt.

Either way, the winner walks out as the man next in line at 122.

Cardenas isn't short of confidence either :

"ONCE AGAIN YALL TRIPPING IF YALL THINK IM COMING TO LOSE. SEE YALL SOON."

A three-division world champion coming off his first loss.
A slugger who already knows how to put a pound-for-pound king on the floor.

No tune-up. No easy road back.

Big Bang is going straight back into the fire !!

🇯🇵 JUNTO NAKATANI (32-1, 24 KOs) vs RAMON CARDENAS (28-2, 15 KOs) 🇺🇸
🥊 Super Bantamweight | WBC title (interim or vacant)
📅 February 2027 (target date, not yet officially announced)
📺 DAZN (reported)

Stay tuned !

Sources:
Bad Left Hook, Patrick Stumberg (9 Nov 2026) — https://www.badlefthook.com/boxing-news/120257/junto-nakatani-vs-ramon-cardenas-reportedly-eyed-for-february-on-dazn
MiddleEasy, Jake Blend (9 Nov 2026) — https://middleeasy.com/boxing/junto-nakatani-ramon-cardenas-february2027-dazn-report/
BoxingNews24, Tom Galm (10 Nov 2026) — https://www.boxingnews24.com/2026/11/ramon-cardenas-tests-junto-nakatani-after-inoue-loss/

Sixteen months.

That's how long it's been since Manny Pacquiao last stepped through the ropes — that draw with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in July 2025.

Since then ?

A Floyd Mayweather rematch announced… then put on hold.

A fight with Joe Cordina on the Fury v Joshua card in Cardiff… then gone. "I know that Pacquiao will not be part of this show," said Eddie Hearn.

Now his manager Sean Gibbons says the plan is a tune-up in December or January.

"He needs to get into the ring and just shake it off because it has been a while since the Barrios fight."

Fair enough. We agree.

But then came the list for what comes AFTER.

"He could fight Conor Benn, he could fight Floyd, Ryan [Garcia], Conor McGregor, Paulie Malignaggi wants to fight him."

Conor McGregor ??

Paulie Malignaggi ??

One is a UFC fighter. The other hung up the gloves years ago and is better known behind a microphone.

This is an eight-division world champion. The greatest fighter Asia has ever produced. A man who turns 48 next month and STILL fought for a world title last year.

He doesn't need a circus.

Benn, at least, makes sense — and he says he's open to it in the first quarter of 2027.

So here's our call :
Get the tune-up done. Then give the fans a REAL fight.

Who do YOU want to see Manny fight next ? Tell us below 👇

Sources:
Boxing News, Tom Eaton (10 Nov 2026) — https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/update-on-pacquiao-next-fight/
TelecomAsia, Marina Magomedova (3 Nov 2026) — https://www.telecomasia.net/news/boxing/pacquiao-withdraws-fury-joshua-event/
ESPN (Oct 2026) — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/50250841/joe-cordina-agrees-terms-fight-manny-pacquiao-eddie-hearn

Last week we asked the question.

Robinson, Scott, Johnson — three Aussie world titles gone in one month. Could Skye Nicolson stop the rot ?

Answer: yes. Comfortably.

The Queenslander kept her WBC super bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Japan's two-division world champion Miyo Yoshida in Arlington, Texas.

100-90. 99-91. 98-92.

One judge gave her every single round.

Working off the southpaw jab, Nicolson kept Yoshida at the end of her punches all night. The Japanese veteran kept coming — she always does — but never found a way inside.

So what did the champ make of it ?

"It was a pretty average performance, but I'm happy to get the win."

Pretty average ?? Tell that to the scorecards !!

To be fair, this was her first fight back from the injury that wiped out the August date — "the longest I've been out of the ring since I turned pro," she said.

That makes it 17-1 (3 KOs), and the only blemish is still that split decision to Tiara Brown in Sydney.

And a little Aussie payback too. Yoshida is the woman who took Ebanie Bridges' IBF belt back in 2023.

Now Nicolson wants the rest. Unification in 2027, a Brown rematch, and Amanda Serrano still on her wish list.

If that was "average" — the rest of the 122-pound division should be worried !

🇦🇺 SKYE NICOLSON def. MIYO YOSHIDA 🇯🇵
🥊 UD 10 (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) | WBC World Super Bantamweight Title — first defence
📍 College Park Center, Arlington, Texas | 8 November 2026

Congratulations Skye — and respect to Miyo Yoshida for taking the fight !

Body shot. Body shot. Body shot. Goodnight.

Former two-time world champion Vic "Vicious" Saludar is the new WBO International minimumweight champion after stopping fellow Filipino Richard Garde in the fifth round at The Grand Ho Tram on Saturday night.

Saludar used his reach and jab to run the fight, then went downstairs. A left to the side, two more to the body, and the referee waved it off at 2:14 of round five.

That makes it 29-6 with 19 knockouts. And for the 36-year-old, that's eight straight wins.

Now here's the thing.

Saludar is rated No. 1 by the WBO. No. 2 by the WBA.

Last week the WBO belt changed hands without a punch being thrown. Oscar Collazo vacated, and Japan's Ryusei Matsumoto was elevated to full champion.

The No. 1 contender? Out here in Vietnam, doing his job, knocking people out.

So what more does he have to do ??

Two trips to The Grand Ho Tram this year — first-round KO in August, fifth-round stoppage on Saturday.

Matsumoto v Saludar. Make it happen !!

🇵🇭 VIC SALUDAR def. RICHARD GARDE 🇵🇭
🥊 TKO 5 (2:14) | Vacant WBO International minimumweight title
📍 The Grand Ho Tram, Vietnam | 7 November 2026

Also on the card — Danylo Honcharuk 🇺🇦 forced Jeo Santisima 🇵🇭 to retire on his stool after seven rounds, and unbeaten Balihenbeke Balihenbeke kept his WBO Oriental belt with a first-round KO of Marvin Esquierdo 🇵🇭.

Congratulations Vic — and to all fighters who took part !

Back on 28 October we asked the question.

Could the Philippines' only reigning world champion defend his belt without his chief trainer in the corner?

Answer — YES.

Pedro Taduran has retained his IBF minimumweight title with a unanimous decision over unbeaten Spaniard Brandon Moreno at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque.

The scores — 115-113, 115-113 and 120-108.

Yes, you read that right. One judge didn't give Moreno a single round !

Two close cards. One shutout. We'll leave you to draw your own conclusions on that one.

Remember the build-up. Carl Peñalosa never got his US visa. Joven Jimenez and former world champion Jerwin Ancajas stepped in. The fight was meant for Manila, then Madrid. Both fell through.

None of it mattered.

That's the fourth defence of his second reign as IBF champion. Moreno, 16-0 coming in and fighting outside Spain for the first time, goes home with his first loss.

So what's next for the Bicol southpaw ? A unification at 105 is the fight the fans want.

Make it happen !!

🇵🇭 PEDRO TADURAN def. BRANDON MORENO 🇪🇸
🥊 UD 12 | 115-113, 120-108, 115-113
🏆 IBF minimumweight title — retained
📍 Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque | 7 November 2026

Congratulations Pedro — and well done Team Taduran !

Back on 8 October we asked the question.

Is Jai Opetaia really stepping up to face Deontay Wilder?

Well… Dana White just answered it.

The co-main of Fury vs Joshua is set. December 11. Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Live on Netflix worldwide.

Australia's unbeaten cruiserweight juggernaut — The Ring Magazine champion at 200 lb, 31-0 with 24 knockouts — is moving up to heavyweight for the first time.

Standing opposite him: the Bronze Bomber. Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs). Former WBC heavyweight champion. One of the hardest punchers the sport has ever seen.

Combined knockouts between them? Sixty-seven.

White himself called it "a very dangerous fight" for Opetaia. Then he added the line that tells you everything about the Gold Coast southpaw:

"He's a fighter; he'll fight anybody, even at heavyweight with a guy who hits as hard as Wilder does."

Wilder is 41. Last fight was a points win over Derek Chisora in London in April. He's lost four of his last seven.

Opetaia is ten years younger. Last time out, in Nevada in September, he stopped Noel Mikaelian in the ninth — then looked ringside and called out David Benavidez.

That's the fight he really wants. White says they've "got to figure that one out".

So Cardiff is the detour.

Walk into the fire with the Bronze Bomber. Then come home and chase the Mexican Monster.

That's the plan, anyway.

We'll leave you to draw your own conclusions !

🇦🇺 JAI OPETAIA (31-0, 24 KOs) v DEONTAY WILDER (45-4-1, 43 KOs) 🇺🇸
🥊 Heavyweight | 12 rounds (scheduled)
📅 11 December 2026
📍 Principality Stadium, Cardiff
📺 Netflix (global)

Stay tuned !

By VSP Boxing

FASTER THAN RYAN? 🇦🇺🥊

Australia’s Jayden “The Bullet” Buan once turned heads among the media in Hanoi when he declared that he was even faster than “King” Ryan Garcia!

The very next night, the then just-17-year-old put on an outstanding performance, dominating Nguyễn Văn Đệ — Vietnam’s newly crowned national champion 🇻🇳.

Today, Jayden is an undefeated professional and will get the chance to show off all of that incredible speed in Sydney this December.

This is what happened after the media in Hanoi laughed at his claim.

And remember, Jayden wasn’t even 18 yet — he had only just turned 17!

UNBELIEVABLE!!

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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Bản gốc tiếng Việt

NHANH HƠN CẢ RYAN? 🇦🇺🥊 Jayden “The Bullet” Buan của Australia từng khiến giới truyền thông tại Hà Nội chú ý khi tuyên bố rằng anh thậm chí còn nhanh hơn cả “King” Ryan Garcia! Ngay tối hôm sau, võ sĩ khi đó mới 17 tuổi đã có màn trình diễn xuất sắc, áp đảo Nguyễn Văn Đệ – nhà vô địch quốc gia Việt Nam 🇻🇳 vừa đăng quang. Hiện tại, Jayden đã trở thành võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp bất bại và sẽ có dịp phô diễn toàn bộ tốc độ đáng kinh ngạc của mình tại Sydney vào tháng 12 này. Đây chính là những gì đã xảy ra sau khi giới truyền thông ở Hà Nội bật cười trước lời tuyên bố của cậu ấy. Và hãy nhớ, khi đó Jayden thậm chí còn chưa tròn 18 tuổi – mới chỉ vừa bước sang tuổi 17! THẬT KHÔNG THỂ TIN NỔI!!

Off in October. Back on for February.

Back on 8 October we told you Charly Suarez vs Vasiliy Lomachenko was off — for now. And that the road to 2027 could still bring them together.

Well, here we are.

According to BoxingScene, the two camps are expected to finalise a February 13 fight, with both sides aiming for Las Vegas. A formal announcement could come as early as this week.

The prize? Top Rank's Bob Arum says the winner is pegged for a shot at new three-belt champion O'Shaquie Foster.

And Arum promises Charly "a fantastic purse", he told the Daily Tribune.

BUT HERE'S THE RUB

Suarez (19-0, 11 KOs) is the WBO's No. 1. He's already OWED a shot at Foster.

Now he has to get past a three-division champion first.

"If this is the only way to a world title fight, then so be it," said trainer Delfin Boholst.

That's the King's Warrior for you. No complaining. Just fighting.

And there's a little history here. The pair have met before — in the old World Series of Boxing, where Lomachenko took it on points.

Loma (18-3, 12 KOs) hasn't boxed since beating George Kambosos Jr for the IBF lightweight title in May 2024. Charly's last fight, in July, was over in round one.

Both men are 38.

Vietnam fans will remember Suarez too — he won the IBF Asia title at The Grand Ho Tram in Vung Tau back in December 2022.

His new promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, says Charly "has a shot".

We say he has more than that.

🇵🇭 CHARLY "KING'S WARRIOR" SUAREZ (19-0) v VASILIY LOMACHENKO (18-3) 🇺🇦
🥊 Super featherweight | Winner pegged for Foster
📅 13 February 2027 (expected, yet to be announced)
📍 Las Vegas (target venue)

Stay tuned !

The cruiserweights have a visitor.

Oleksandr Usyk (25-0), the man who cleaned out the heavyweights, wants to drop back down for one final run at 200 lb. His advisor told The Ring's Mike Coppinger the big target is David Benavidez (32-0), the WBA and WBO champion. AAP reports the vacant IBF belt would come first.

Only one problem.

That IBF belt has a queue — and it runs through Queensland !

New Zealand's David Nyika, trained by Noel Thornberry in Gatton, is the IBF's No. 1. He was ordered to fight No. 2 Viddal Riley for the vacant title. That fight is now on hold.

Why? Jai Opetaia.

The Aussie was stripped by the IBF after his Zuffa Boxing debut, and he has taken them to court to get it back.

And here's the twist. Opetaia has wanted Usyk since the 2012 London Olympics, where both boxed and Jai was barely 17.

Fourteen years later, Usyk is finally heading to Jai's division… and the belt that could make it happen is stuck in a courtroom.

Team Nyika isn't waiting around. "I've reached out to Usyk's management, they know we're certainly interested," Thornberry told AAP. Nyika, he says, would take it "in a heartbeat".

And a little warning for the great man: "Historically, no-one goes well when they come back in weight."

Meanwhile Opetaia is eyeing a heavyweight cameo against Deontay Wilder next month, with a possible Benavidez unification next May. Benavidez first meets WBC champion Michal Cieslak on December 5.

Usyk. Opetaia. Benavidez. Nyika.

One division. Somebody is getting squeezed.

Stay tuned !

🇺🇦 USYK · 🇳🇿 NYIKA · 🇦🇺 OPETAIA · 🇲🇽🇺🇸 BENAVIDEZ
🥊 Cruiserweight | 200 lb

#Usyk #Opetaia #Nyika #Benavidez #Cruiserweight #VSPPromotions

Told you he'd go up. Didn't say it would be easy !

In Riyadh on Saturday night, the Philippines' Carl Jammes "Wonder Boy" Martin, in his first fight at featherweight, beat Mexico's David Picasso by split decision to take the WBC Silver featherweight title on the Canelo v Mbilli card.

Two judges had it for Martin, 95-94 and 96-93. The third went with Picasso.

The card was billed Mexico vs. The World.

Well… the World won this one !

And it wasn't handed to him. Picasso, ranked No. 2 by the WBC coming in, dropped Martin with a jab in the seventh round. Martin was up quickly and not hurt.

What did he do next ?

"Just patience," Martin said afterwards.

Patience — and a big finish. The Ifugao southpaw was the busier man down the stretch and closed the show in the final round.

Martin is now 29-0 (21 KOs). Picasso, whose only previous loss came against Naoya Inoue, drops to 33-2-1.

Nobody wanted him at 122.

Now he's a problem at 126 as well.

World title shot next ? Stay tuned !

🇵🇭 CARL JAMMES MARTIN def. DAVID PICASSO 🇲🇽
📍 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
🥊 10 Rounds | Featherweight | WBC Silver title

#CarlJammesMartin #WonderBoy #PhilippineBoxing #VSPPromotions

28 fights. 28 wins. And still no world title shot.

Tonight in Riyadh, the Philippines' Carl Jammes "Wonder Boy" Martin (28-0, 21 KOs) steps up to featherweight to face Mexico's David "El Rey" Picasso (33-1-1, 18 KOs) for Picasso's WBC Silver belt, on the Canelo v Mbilli card.

Why move up ?

Martin is ranked No. 1 by the WBO at super bantamweight. He says he simply couldn't find anyone at 122 willing to get in there with him.

We'll leave you to draw your own conclusions !

So he went looking for trouble — and found it.

Picasso is no stepping stone. His only loss came against Naoya Inoue last December, and he went the full 12 with the Monster. He also stands around six inches taller than the Ifugao southpaw.

"Moving up in weight is a big risk, but I see more upside in taking this fight," Martin said.

Weights right ! Martin 126 lb, Picasso 125.8 lb.

And here's the chess board. Win tonight, and Wonder Boy says he wants to head back down to 122 — where Inoue rules every belt.

That could make things very interesting.

📅 Saturday 31 October (main card from midnight Vietnam time)
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
🥊 10 Rounds | Featherweight | WBC Silver
📺 DAZN

Hungry dogs fight harder.

By VSP Boxing

TOMORROW - CANELO v MBILLI

WBC Super Middleweight World Title in Riyadh

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

Three pro fights. One regional title. Next stop… the world ?

Japan's Raito "The Thunder" Kataoka, just 20 years old, stopped the Philippines' ArAr "Asero" Andales in round nine at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Thursday night to win the vacant OPBF light-flyweight title.

Kataoka is now 3-0 (3 KOs). His promoter, Hideyuki Ohashi — the man behind Naoya Inoue — admitted Andales was not the kind of opponent you take in a third fight. A dangerous gamble, he said.

And Ohashi wasn't wrong about the danger.

Andales is no stepping stone. The Northern Samar man came in ranked No. 7 by the IBF and No. 12 by the WBC, on a five-fight win streak, and he once challenged Knockout CP Freshmart for the WBA minimumweight title in 2019.

"Asero" means steel — and he lived up to it. Kataoka himself said afterwards he was very tough. The referee finally stepped in at 2:56 of round nine.

So well done to the Thunder.

But big respect to Andales, who flew into the lion's den and took the fight plenty of others wouldn't.

Ohashi now says Kataoka can fight for a world title in his FOURTH pro fight. Win it, and he breaks the Japanese record of five, held by Kosei Tanaka and Kira.

Inoue was ringside, by the way.

And the Filipino steel ? Bent, not broken.

Stay tuned !

By VSP Boxing

BREAKING 🥊

JAKE PAUL vs CHRIS EUBANK JR

A blockbuster showdown is reportedly being planned for December 24 in Dubai!

Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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Bản gốc tiếng Việt

TIN NÓNG 🥊

JAKE PAUL vs CHRIS EUBANK JR
Một trận đại chiến bom tấn được cho là đang được lên kế hoạch tổ chức vào ngày 24 tháng 12 tại Dubai!

Địa điểm: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

One last fight. One last chance at history.

And it's a girl from Batemans Bay who gets to spoil the party !

Most Valuable Promotions has confirmed that seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano (50-4-1, 32 KOs) will hang up the gloves after defending her WBA and WBO featherweight titles at home in Puerto Rico on January 9.

They're calling it "The Last Walk".

Serrano is sitting on 32 knockouts — level with Christy Martin for the all-time women's record. One more stoppage and the record is hers alone.

Tough luck for the script… because Australia's Skye Falzon (12-2, 7 KOs) didn't sign up to be a farewell present.

Falzon is the WBA's No. 4 contender at 126. She's held the WBC Asian, WBA Asian and WBA Oceania belts, and she runs her own gym back home in Batemans Bay. She knows a bit about this region — and a bit about hard work.

And she's no stranger to Vietnam. Falzon's third pro fight was at VSP PRO 1 in Ho Chi Minh City in July 2022, a four-round decision loss to Nguyen Thi Thanh Hao. She hasn't lost since.

And yes — 12 three-minute rounds, same as the men. Serrano wouldn't have it any other way.

Farewell party or the upset of the year ?

📅 Saturday 9 January 2027 (Sunday 10 January, 5:00 AM Vietnam time)
📍 Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
🥊 WBA & WBO Featherweight World Titles — 12 x 3 min
📺 DAZN

Stay tuned !

By VSP Boxing

FROM SAIGON TO A WORLD TITLE SHOT 🇻🇳🌏🥊

Over the years, VSP Promotions has brought many international boxers to Vietnam, giving them the chance to compete at events held at VSP Boxing Gym in Saigon and at many other venues.

One of them is Australian boxer Skye Falzon 🇦🇺, who faced Vietnamese fan favourite Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hảo at our GENESIS event in 2022.

Skye put on a very impressive performance that night. But who could have guessed that her career would go this far?

Since then, Skye has built an impressive professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses, earning herself a shot at a world title!

And now, the biggest challenge of her career lies ahead.

On January 9, Skye is scheduled to face Puerto Rican boxing icon Amanda Serrano 🇵🇷 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

A world champion in 7 different weight classes, Serrano is set to close out her illustrious career by defending her WBO and WBA world featherweight titles against the Australian challenger.

The event, promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, puts Skye on a major international boxing stage and gives her the chance to face one of the biggest names in women's boxing worldwide.

Amanda Serrano is regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time. She twice stepped into the ring with superstar Katie Taylor in memorable fights that helped take women's boxing to new heights.

GOOD LUCK, SKYE! 🇦🇺🥊

Her journey is proof that great things can start from humble beginnings.

From fighting in a gym in Saigon to a world title shot against one of the legends of boxing, Skye has come a long way and can be truly proud!

And her story takes us back to the GENESIS event at VSP Boxing Gym in 2022.

SO WHICH BOXERS FEATURED ON THAT CARD?

The night brought together boxers from Australia and rising Vietnamese boxing talent, with a total of 7 bouts.

🥊 GENESIS — VSP BOXING GYM, SAIGON | 2022

🇻🇳 Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hảo vs 🇦🇺 Skye Falzon

🇻🇳 Lê Công Nghi vs 🇻🇳 Lê Tiến Đạt

🇻🇳 Trần Đào Tấn Quang vs 🇻🇳 Lê Văn Hiền

🇻🇳 Huỳnh Phương Ngọc Yến vs 🇦🇺 Jessica Messina

🇻🇳 Nguyễn Vũ Công Hiếu vs 🇦🇺 Ameir Mohamed

🇻🇳 Đoàn Văn Hiếu vs 🇻🇳 Đỗ Ngọc Hoàn

🇻🇳 Đoàn Gia Thành vs 🇻🇳 Nguyễn Tiến Đạt

VSP PROMOTIONS — TAKING VIETNAMESE BOXING TO THE WORLD! 🇻🇳🌏🥊

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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Bản gốc tiếng Việt

TỪ SÀI GÒN ĐẾN CƠ HỘI TRANH ĐAI VÔ ĐỊCH THẾ GIỚI 🇻🇳🌏🥊

Trong nhiều năm qua, VSP Promotions đã đưa nhiều võ sĩ quốc tế đến Việt Nam, tạo cơ hội cho họ thi đấu tại các sự kiện được tổ chức ở VSP Boxing Gym tại Sài Gòn và nhiều địa điểm khác.

Một trong số đó là nữ võ sĩ người Úc Skye Falzon 🇦🇺, người từng đối đầu với võ sĩ được khán giả Việt Nam yêu mến Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hảo tại sự kiện GENESIS của chúng tôi vào năm 2022.

Skye đã có màn trình diễn rất ấn tượng trong đêm thi đấu đó. Nhưng liệu có ai ngờ được rằng sự nghiệp của cô sẽ tiến xa đến vậy?

Kể từ đó, Skye đã xây dựng thành tích thi đấu chuyên nghiệp đáng nể với 12 trận thắng và 2 trận thua, qua đó giành được cơ hội tranh đai vô địch thế giới!

Và giờ đây, thử thách lớn nhất trong sự nghiệp của cô đang ở phía trước.

Vào ngày 9 tháng 1, Skye dự kiến sẽ đối đầu với biểu tượng quyền Anh người Puerto Rico Amanda Serrano 🇵🇷 tại nhà thi đấu Coliseo de Puerto Rico ở San Juan.

Là nhà vô địch thế giới ở 7 hạng cân khác nhau, Serrano dự kiến sẽ khép lại sự nghiệp lẫy lừng của mình bằng trận bảo vệ các đai vô địch thế giới hạng lông của WBO và WBA trước đối thủ đến từ Úc.

Sự kiện do Most Valuable Promotions của Jake Paul tổ chức, đưa Skye lên một sân khấu quyền Anh quốc tế lớn và tạo cơ hội để cô đối đầu với một trong những tên tuổi hàng đầu của quyền Anh nữ thế giới.

Amanda Serrano được xem là một trong những nữ võ sĩ vĩ đại nhất mọi thời đại. Cô từng hai lần thượng đài trong những trận đấu đáng nhớ với siêu sao Katie Taylor, góp phần đưa quyền Anh nữ lên một tầm cao mới.

CHÚC SKYE THÀNH CÔNG! 🇦🇺🥊

Hành trình của cô là minh chứng cho thấy những điều lớn lao có thể bắt đầu từ những bước đi khiêm tốn.

Từ những ngày thi đấu tại một phòng tập ở Sài Gòn đến cơ hội tranh đai vô địch thế giới với một trong những huyền thoại của làng quyền Anh, Skye đã đi được một chặng đường thật đáng tự hào!

Và câu chuyện ấy khiến chúng ta nhớ lại sự kiện GENESIS tại VSP Boxing Gym năm 2022.

VẬY NHỮNG VÕ SĨ NÀO ĐÃ GÓP MẶT TRONG SỰ KIỆN ĐÓ?

Đêm thi đấu có sự kết hợp giữa các võ sĩ đến từ Úc và những tài năng quyền Anh Việt Nam đang trên đà phát triển, với tổng cộng 7 trận đấu.

🥊 GENESIS — VSP BOXING GYM, SÀI GÒN | 2022

🇻🇳 Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hảo vs 🇦🇺 Skye Falzon

🇻🇳 Lê Công Nghi vs 🇻🇳 Lê Tiến Đạt

🇻🇳 Trần Đào Tấn Quang vs 🇻🇳 Lê Văn Hiền

🇻🇳 Huỳnh Phương Ngọc Yến vs 🇦🇺 Jessica Messina

🇻🇳 Nguyễn Vũ Công Hiếu vs 🇦🇺 Ameir Mohamed

🇻🇳 Đoàn Văn Hiếu vs 🇻🇳 Đỗ Ngọc Hoàn

🇻🇳 Đoàn Gia Thành vs 🇻🇳 Nguyễn Tiến Đạt

VSP PROMOTIONS — ĐƯA QUYỀN ANH VIỆT NAM VƯƠN RA THẾ GIỚI! 🇻🇳🌏🥊

Ten days out. And the champ just lost his coach !

Pedro Taduran (20-4-1, 14 KOs), the Philippines' lone world champion, defends his IBF minimumweight title for the fourth time on 7 November at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

His chief trainer won't be there.

Carl Peñalosa, in Taduran's corner since 2024, was unable to secure a visa from the US Embassy on Tuesday.

Not just any coach, either.

Peñalosa — brother of the great Dodie Boy and Gerry — was in the corner when Taduran halted Ginjiro Shigeoka to win the belt in Otsu City, Japan, in July 2024. He was there for the rematch win in Osaka. He was there at the Thrilla in Manila 50th anniversary. And he was there in April, when Taduran knocked out Gustavo Perez Alvarez in seven in Temecula.

Every defence. Every big night.

Now this one ? Paperwork.

Fair play to the team, though. They didn't sit around.

Promoter Sean Gibbons has handed the reins to Joven Jimenez as temporary lead trainer, with former world champion Jerwin Ancajas and Las Vegas-based Jino Rodrigo lending a hand. Manager Marty Elorde flies in from Manila on Saturday.

Across the ring stands Spain's Brandon Moreno, the mandatory challenger — unbeaten in 16 fights with five knockouts, every one of them fought in Spain.

On paper, it's Taduran's to lose. The bookies have him at -1100.

But camp is camp, and the voice in the corner matters.

Can Jimenez and Ancajas keep the Bicol southpaw on track, or will Moreno make a Filipino champion pay for a missing visa ?

🇵🇭 PEDRO TADURAN (20-4-1) vs BRANDON MORENO (unbeaten, 16 fights) 🇪🇸
🏆 IBF minimumweight title (mandatory)
📅 7 November 2026
📍 Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
📺 Salita Promotions on DAZN

Stay tuned !

Navarrete is gone.

The mandatory isn't !

O'Shaquie "Ice Water" Foster (26-3, 12 KOs) put on a clinic in San Antonio on Saturday, dropping Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (40-3-1, 33 KOs) twice in the 12th round on the way to a unanimous decision: 118-108, 118-108 and 115-111.

Foster's WBC belt now sits alongside Navarrete's WBO and IBF titles. Three of the four at 130 lb.

Fair play to him. Compubox had Foster outlanding the Mexican 157 to 99.

But there's a little history here.

In May 2025 in San Diego, Charly "King's Warrior" Suarez fought Navarrete for the WBO title. It was first scored a technical decision for Navarrete — then the California commission reviewed it and changed it to a No Contest.

The WBO ordered a rematch.

Navarrete got a unification instead. Then he asked for ANOTHER one — and the WBO said yes, on one condition. The winner of Navarrete v Foster must defend against Suarez within 180 days. One intervening fight only. No voluntary defences, no more unifications.

So Charly waited. Again.

Now the WBO belt belongs to Foster — and so does the obligation.

And what's the new champ talking about ? The WBA belt (Anthony Cacace meets Nick Ball in Belfast in December) and Shakur Stevenson.

"Stevenson is at the top of the list, but first I want to go for undisputed," Foster said.

Hmm.

"I just wish that he doesn't break his promise and the WBO also follows the mandate," Suarez told the Daily Tribune.

Suarez is 19-0 (11 KOs), the WBO's No. 1, and he turns 39 next year. His last fight, in July, lasted two minutes and 31 seconds.

Vietnam knows him too — he won the IBF Asia title at The Grand Ho Tram Strip in Vung Tau back in December 2022.

The WBO has said it. Now it has to mean it.

On paper, it's April 2027.

Can Foster's ice water cool down the King's Warrior, or will Suarez finally get his hands on the belt he went to San Diego for ?

🇺🇸 O'SHAQUIE FOSTER (26-3) v CHARLY SUAREZ (19-0) 🇵🇭
🏆 WBO super featherweight title (mandatory, ordered by the WBO)
📅 Due within 180 days of 24 October — by April 2027
📍 To be confirmed

Stay tuned !

By Robert Hill

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR NICO PEREZ!

The Elorde team are putting together another exciting card next month for the latest UKC instalment, RUMBLE IN NOVEMBER!

What makes these events so special is the willingness to match emerging talents against each other early in their careers. It's where prospects are tested, reputations are built, and future stars begin to emerge.

Twenty-three-year-old Nico Perez looked fantastic in a stoppage victory last December, leaving fight fans wondering what would come next.

And now we have the answer!

Perez will face Papua New Guinea's 🇵🇬 Fidelis “The Bougainville Bomber” Laia, another talented prospect with plenty of firepower of his own. This shapes as a fascinating clash between two offensive fighters eager to make their mark.

With November 28 fast approaching, the race is on to hit peak condition.

The powerfully built Perez (pictured right) banked six torrid rounds in training today and has 4 weeks to taper.

Representing MOVE Fitness Gym, Nico is determined to repay the faith of those supporting his journey.

He recently thanked Sir Bill John Toledo and Ma’am Pao Adivino Agulay for sponsoring his fighting shoes, pledging to represent his gym with pride, dedication and heart every time he steps into the ring.

It's a commitment that goes beyond the fight itself.

Now, with a dangerous opponent waiting across the ring, Perez has the perfect opportunity to put those words into action.

The boy means business!

📅 NOVEMBER 28, 2026
📍 FLASH GRAND BALLROOM, ELORDE SPORTS CENTRE, PARAÑAQUE

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

The Aussie said send the contract.

Reportedly, somebody finally did !

According to The Ring's Mike Coppinger, WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs) and IBF champion Liam Paro (28-1, 16 KOs) have agreed to unify — in the US, before the end of the year.

Nothing is official yet. No date, no venue. But December is the target.

And there's a little history here.

Haney hasn't fought since he beat Brian Norman for the WBO belt last November. Keyshawn Davis said no. The Shakur Stevenson talks fell apart over weight and rehydration clauses.

Meanwhile the word from the US was that Paro was pricing himself out.

Paro wasn't having it.

"Haney is ducking me," the Queenslander told Fox Sports Australia. "I'll fight him in his backyard or mine."

Then on X: "Enough talk. Send the contract. Pick the date. I'll be there."

Tough talk — but the Aussie has form.

He went to Puerto Rico in 2024 and upset Subriel Matias for the IBF 140 lb title. His only loss is a split decision to Richardson Hitchins. Since moving up to 147 he has beaten David Papot and Lewis Crocker, and now he is a two-division world champion at 30.

On Friday Haney signed a multi-fight deal with DAZN and said he is "in position to fight anyone".

Good. Here's anyone !

Back in June 2024 we wrote: "Word is, the Aussie Paro maybe his next big assignment."

It took a while. We'll take it !

Can Haney's jab and movement keep the Aussie southpaw at bay, or will Paro drag the "Dream" into a fight he can't box his way out of?

🇺🇸 DEVIN HANEY (33-0) v LIAM PARO (28-1) 🇦🇺
🏆 WBO + IBF welterweight titles
📍 USA — venue to be confirmed
📅 December 2026 (reported, not yet announced)

Stay tuned !

Photo credits: Devin Haney — Ed Mulholland / Matchroom Boxing USA; Liam Paro — No Limit Boxing.

One side has said yes. Now we wait on the other !

Eddie Hearn says Wales' Joe Cordina has agreed terms — purse and all — to face the great Manny Pacquiao on the Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua card at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11.

"We've agreed terms to fight Manny Pacquiao, but we don't know if that's happening," Hearn said on Thursday. "From our side, we've agreed to do it."

So now the ball is in Manny's court.

Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) is a former eight-division world champion and a Hall of Famer. He is 47, and the fight would land one week before his 48th birthday.

He hasn't boxed since July 2025, when he came back from four years away and took then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw. The Mayweather rematch was meant for September. It never happened.

Cordina (19-1, 9 KOs) is a former two-time IBF super featherweight champion, born in Cardiff. His only loss came by eighth-round KO to Anthony Cacace in 2024.

And this has been a long year for the Welshman.

He was meant to face Abdullah Mason for the WBO lightweight title in July, but was refused a US visa over an assault charge. On Tuesday a Cardiff court found him not guilty.

Two days later, his promoter says the Pacquiao deal is done on his side. Talk about a turnaround !

But there's a catch.

The fight would be at welterweight. Cordina won his world titles at 130 lb and has been boxing at lightweight. That's a big jump up to 147 against a man whose last fight was for the WBC welterweight title.

On paper, the weight class and the experience sit with Manny. Youth sits with Cordina — 13 years of it.

And there's a little history here. It would be Pacquiao's first fight in the UK, and his first against a British opponent since he beat Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas in 2009.

The Cardiff card sold out in an hour. With Fury v Joshua on top, Pacquiao lined up for the chief support, and Jai Opetaia v Deontay Wilder still in talks, it's shaping up as a big night for Asia-Pacific fans too.

Will the Pacman sign ?

🇵🇭 MANNY PACQUIAO (62-8-3) v JOE CORDINA (19-1) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
🥊 Welterweight — terms agreed by Cordina, not yet confirmed
📍 Principality Stadium, Cardiff
📅 December 11, 2026, Fury v Joshua card
📺 Netflix

Stay tuned !

By VSP Boxing

WHO'S THE BEST AT 130?

WBO and IBF World Super Featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KOs) will face WBC champion O'Shaquie Foster (25-3, 12 KOs) of Houston, Texas, in a blockbuster showdown tomorrow in San Antonio.

It's a classic matchup between a relentless pressure fighter and a slick, technically gifted boxer. Both men have made weight, with Foster coming in at 129.8 pounds, while Navarrete needed two visits to the scales to make the 130-pound limit.

Meanwhile, the Philippines' Charly Suarez is making a strong case as one of the division's leading contenders. But with three world titles at stake tomorrow, the winner could have his sights set on an even bigger payday.

And with boxing legend Vasiliy Lomachenko reportedly eyeing a return to the ring, could a showdown with one of these champions be on the horizon?

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

By Robert Hill

THERE’S A RUMBLE BREWING THIS NOVEMBER!

Philippine fight fans are spoiled for choice, with another action-packed event on the way in Manila, courtesy of Cucuy Elorde and matchmaker Anthony Arieta!

RUMBLE IN NOVEMBER is already stacked with great matchups, and there’s plenty more high-octane action still to come.

The card is building, the excitement is rising, and the best is yet to come!

STAY TUNED — MORE FIGHTS LOADING!

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

Bags packed for flyweight ? Not so fast, champ.

The WBO has ordered negotiations between its minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo and interim champion Ryusei Matsumoto.

Two unbeaten fighters. One belt.

Puerto Rico's Collazo is 15-0 (12 KOs) and holds The Ring, WBA and WBO titles at 105 pounds. Japan's Matsumoto, a slick southpaw from Tokyo's Teiken stable, is 9-0 (4 KOs).

But here's the twist.

Collazo had already moved on. He was set to jump TWO weight classes to challenge Ricardo Sandoval for the WBA and WBC flyweight titles in Chicago on October 10 — until a rib injury in camp knocked him off the card.

Sandoval was upset that night anyway, by replacement Sergio Mendoza.

While Collazo was healing, Matsumoto was working. On September 27 at Toyota Arena Tokyo he outpointed previously unbeaten Mexican Russell Acosta (17-1) for the interim belt: 118-110, 116-112, 115-113.

Now the WBO wants its house in order. The WBC and WBA let interim champions sit on their belts for months. The WBO wants one champion per division.

Good on them !

Fifteen days to do a deal. No deal, and it goes to purse bids.

Collazo says he's back training and hopes to fight again in January or February — and he's already started cutting weight. But dragging his body back down to 105 for one more fight is no small ask.

As BoxingNews24 put it, Matsumoto's team "either get a shot at the real belt or pick it up by default."

Japanese fans are already hoping it lands in Japan.

Does the champ come back down to defend — or does the young Japanese southpaw get his hands on the real thing ?

🇵🇷 OSCAR COLLAZO (15-0) vs RYUSEI MATSUMOTO (9-0) 🇯🇵
🥊 WBO minimumweight title (105 lb)
⏳ 15 days to negotiate, then purse bids
📅 Date and venue to be confirmed

Stay tuned !

Ding ding… then BANG.

Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora kept his WBC super welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night with one last left hand in the 12th and final round.

Ermal Hadribeaj went down. Got back up. Referee Thomas Taylor waved it off anyway.

Official result: KO, round 12, 2:59. Scorecards Fundora was already winning comfortably — in the bin.

Here's the problem.

Plenty of people say the bell had already gone.

"I didn't agree with the stoppage at all. The bell rung before the punch landed," Terence Crawford said on the TNT/DAZN broadcast. "The man got up. He deserved to go to the final bell."

Tim Bradley called Taylor "one of the best in the business" — but said he had "an off night tonight".

The punch was ruled legal because Fundora started it before the bell. Fair enough. But stopping a man who beat the count, with the fight already over ??

Hadribeaj came in unbeaten (23-0-1), gave away more than half a foot in height, hurt the champion in round two and kept coming. He lost points for holding in rounds three and 11, so this was no robbery on the cards.

He just deserved to hear the bell.

And that wasn't the only sour note on the night.

Sydney's Koen Mazoudier was meant to fight Jermall Charlo. Charlo pulled out injured — the second time that fight fell over. In stepped former WBA super middleweight champion Armando "Toro" Reséndiz, with the fight put together on less than three weeks' notice. Big respect to him for taking it.

Mazoudier — 31, moved up two weight classes, less than two months after a war with Sam Beck on the Gold Coast — went toe to toe for ten rounds and had the Mexican in trouble in the ninth.

The judges? 98-92, 97-93, 97-93.

"I think the official scores should have been closer," The Ring's Doug Fischer posted on X.

Reséndiz himself called him "an Australian warrior". Mazoudier made no excuses: "He was the better fighter tonight."

Class.

As for Fundora — the man who ended Tim Tszyu's unbeaten run in 2024 — he wants the lot. "Let's go for undisputed," he said, with WBA and WBO champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis and IBF champion Josh Kelly expected to meet in early 2027.

📅 Saturday, October 17 (US) / Sunday, October 18 (Vietnam)
📍 The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
🥊 WBC super welterweight title | Super middleweight co-feature

Mazoudier walked in the underdog and walked out with a whole lot of new fans. He wants back on an American card.

On that showing, he's earned it !

By Robert Hill

COOLWELL VOWS TO REWARD HOME FANS

After testing himself against some of the world’s best featherweights on foreign soil, Dana Coolwell (14-4) is ready to return to Australian soil and step into a new weight division. 🇦🇺

But standing across the ring on November 28 will be hard-hitting Filipino Joseph Ambo (15-5-1), who’s coming to Brisbane with plans of his own. Ambo is also no stranger to top level international opponents 🇵🇭

NXT BOXING: THE ASCENSION
Saturday, November 28
The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
🎟️ GA tickets available via Ticketmaster
🥂 Remaining VIP tables at www.nxtboxing.com

#NXTBoxing #TheAscension #DanaCoolwell #JosephAmbo #AustralianBoxing

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By VSP Boxing

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES – THE CRADLE OF PROFESSIONAL BOXING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA! 🇻🇳

The Philippines is the cradle of professional boxing in Southeast Asia, and hopefully one day Vietnam will follow the same path!

International fights are attracting more and more interest from fans.

Don’t get me wrong, I really love fights between local boxers. But when foreign boxers are involved, the crowd has a fighter representing their homeland to cheer for. At the same time, fans around the world also get the chance to witness the fierce passion of real Philippine boxing through the livestream! 🔥🥊

My friend Cucuy Elorde has a sharp eye for spotting new talent and putting together exciting matchups between promising fighters who are not yet widely known to fans.

Nico Perez and Fidelis Laia each have one win in their careers, and both have just scored impressive knockout wins in their most recent fights! 💥

Even better, when the fight was offered to them, both young men accepted the challenge straight away!

I truly love the spirit of fighters like that! No ducking, no flinching – just courage and a hunger to fight! 💪🥊

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES – CÁI NÔI CỦA QUYỀN ANH CHUYÊN NGHIỆP TẠI ĐÔNG NAM Á! 🇻🇳

Philippines là cái nôi của quyền Anh chuyên nghiệp ở Đông Nam Á, và hy vọng rằng một ngày nào đó, Việt Nam cũng sẽ đi theo con đường ấy!

Những trận đấu quốc tế đang ngày càng thu hút sự quan tâm của người hâm mộ.

Đừng hiểu lầm nhé, tôi rất yêu thích những trận đấu giữa các võ sĩ trong nước. Nhưng khi có thêm võ sĩ nước ngoài tham gia, khán giả sẽ có một võ sĩ đại diện cho quê hương mình để cổ vũ. Đồng thời, người hâm mộ trên toàn thế giới cũng có cơ hội chứng kiến niềm đam mê mãnh liệt của những trận quyền Anh Philippines đích thực thông qua livestream! 🔥🥊

Người bạn của tôi, Cucuy Elorde, có con mắt tinh tường trong việc phát hiện những tài năng mới và sắp xếp những trận đấu hấp dẫn giữa các võ sĩ triển vọng chưa được đông đảo người hâm mộ biết đến.

Nico Perez và Fidelis Laia, mỗi người đều có một trận thắng trong sự nghiệp, và cả hai đều vừa có những chiến thắng knock-out đầy ấn tượng ở trận đấu gần nhất! 💥

Điều tuyệt vời hơn nữa là khi được đề nghị so tài, cả hai chàng trai đều lập tức chấp nhận thử thách!

Tôi thực sự yêu thích tinh thần của những chiến binh như thế! Không né tránh, không chùn bước – chỉ có lòng can đảm và khát khao chiến đấu! 💪🥊

Couldn't make weight on Friday.
Couldn't make the ring on Saturday.

Tomoki "El Mexicanito" Kameda's world title shot in Las Vegas is OFF — called off on fight morning after Brandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroa fell ill.

Figueroa had already lost his WBA featherweight title on the scales, coming in at 127.4 lb — 1.4 lb over the limit. He then skipped the ceremonial weigh-in.

Kameda? On weight, first try.

To keep the fight safe, Figueroa had to weigh in again at 9am on fight day, no more than 12 lb over the limit. Japan's Sports Hochi reports that neither Figueroa nor anyone from his team turned up.

Instead, a message hit Kameda's phone at 5:40am. Fight off.

Illness happens. We get it.

But you can't blame the man for being angry.

"I think he has failed as a professional," Kameda told Sports Hochi. "We spent a huge amount of money, went away to camp, and came here to fight with our lives on the line."

He's expected to be paid in full. But as he put it: "It's not about the money."

Months of work, including a camp in Mexico trading rounds with Emanuel Navarrete — yes, THAT Navarrete — and nobody to hit.

Third world title shot. Zero punches thrown.

Now the good news.

The WBA featherweight belt is vacant, and Kameda (42-5, 23 KOs) says the WBA and the promoter have promised him priority for the next title fight.

And with Naoya Inoue announcing his move up to featherweight, that vacant belt just got a whole lot more interesting.

"This is not the end," Kameda wrote on Instagram. "I will definitely grab the world champion's belt."

El Mexicanito isn't going anywhere.

STAY TUNED !

Art: Premier Boxing Champions

#VSPPromotions #Boxing #KamedaFigueroa

By VSP Boxing

IS FUNDORA THE “PERFECT FIGHTER”?

At 1.97m (6 feet 5½ inches), Sebastian Fundora is currently the tallest world champion in boxing, even though he competes at super welterweight (154 lbs).

And his recent performances are making this naturally gifted giant almost unbeatable!

Once seen as one of boxing’s oddities — a “giraffe” or a “weight bully” — Fundora has kept improving against top-level opponents, silencing the critics with impressive performances.

But what about those who say he has an unfair advantage because he has to make a brutal weight cut to reach the super welterweight limit?

Think again!

On Friday, Fundora answered those critics by weighing in at just 152.8 lbs (69.3 kg) ahead of his fourth WBC title defence. His opponent, Ermal Hadribeaj — unbeaten and the mandatory challenger (23 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw, 8 KOs) — came in at 152.4 lbs (69.1 kg).

The two fighters headline The Fight, broadcast today by TNT and DAZN from The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, where Fundora (24 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, 16 KOs) will put his championship belt on the line.

So, is Sebastian Fundora the model of the perfect fighter?

Extraordinary height, ever-improving skills and the ability to compete on equal terms with the best opponents in the world.

You can definitely bet on that!

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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FUNDORA CÓ PHẢI LÀ “VÕ SĨ HOÀN HẢO”?

Với chiều cao 1,97m (6 feet 5½ inches), Sebastian Fundora hiện là nhà vô địch thế giới cao nhất làng quyền Anh, dù thi đấu ở hạng bán trung nhẹ (154 lbs).

Và những màn trình diễn gần đây đang khiến gã khổng lồ có tố chất thiên bẩm này trở nên gần như không thể bị đánh bại!

Từng bị xem như một hiện tượng kỳ quặc của quyền Anh — một “chú hươu cao cổ” hay kẻ “bắt nạt bằng lợi thế cân nặng” — Fundora đã không ngừng tiến bộ khi đối đầu với những đối thủ đẳng cấp hàng đầu, khiến các nhà phê bình phải im lặng bằng những màn trình diễn đầy ấn tượng.

Nhưng còn những người cho rằng anh có lợi thế không công bằng vì phải ép cân khắc nghiệt để đạt giới hạn hạng bán trung nhẹ thì sao?

Hãy nghĩ lại!

Vào thứ Sáu, Fundora đã đáp trả những lời chỉ trích đó khi cân nặng chỉ ở mức 152,8 lbs (69,3 kg) trước lần bảo vệ đai WBC thứ tư. Đối thủ của anh, Ermal Hadribeaj — võ sĩ bất bại và là người thách đấu bắt buộc (23 thắng, 0 thua, 1 hòa, 8 KO) — đạt mức 152,4 lbs (69,1 kg).

Hai võ sĩ sẽ là tâm điểm của chương trình The Fight do TNT và DAZN phát sóng hôm nay, diễn ra tại The Cosmopolitan ở Las Vegas, nơi Fundora (24 thắng, 1 thua, 1 hòa, 16 KO) sẽ đặt chiếc đai vô địch của mình lên bàn cân.

Vậy, Sebastian Fundora có phải là hình mẫu võ sĩ hoàn hảo?

Chiều cao phi thường, kỹ năng ngày càng hoàn thiện và khả năng cạnh tranh sòng phẳng với những đối thủ xuất sắc nhất thế giới.

Bạn hoàn toàn có thể đặt cược vào điều đó!

By Robert Hill

LAIA versus PEREZ — NOW IT'S OFFICIAL !!

Rumoured a couple of days ago, the matchup is now approved by the GAB (Games and Amusements Board of the Philippines).

Papua New Guinea's Fidelis “The Bougainville Bomber” Laia will face Filipino prospect Nico Perez on Saturday, 28 November at the Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Centre, Parañaque, Manila.

Nico Perez is one hungry young fighter!

Just 23 years of age, Perez comes in off a knockout win last December, armed with fast hands, fast feet and a nothing-to-lose attitude. He'll be looking to use his speed and movement to make Laia miss, frustrate the older fighter and make the Bomber look a step too slow.

On paper, Perez appears too quick and elusive to catch — but that's what makes this matchup so interesting!

Laia, of course, has plans of his own !

Hailing from Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, “The Bougainville Bomber” is building a name for himself on the international stage.

His stunning (almost surprising) August knockout of heavily favoured Filipino Jhon Rey Tariao in Manila raised plenty of eyebrows.

Tariao is a big strong man, and Laia dropped him three times before bringing the contest to a spectacular end.

The Bomber was also in Australia recently, where an extraordinary FOUR opponents pulled out late.

That disappointment will now represent an ideal opportunity to showcase what he has to offer.

THIS ONE WILL BE A BELTER!

The Pinoy fans love a fight, and they know a dangerous young prospect when they see one. Perez is on the rise, Laia has momentum, and neither man will want to take a backward step.

Promoter Cucuy Elorde has a knack for putting together the kind of matchups that get people talking, and international contests like this bring something special to the Manila fight scene.

Can Perez's speed and movement outfox the Bomber, or will Laia land the shot that changes everything?

🇵🇬 FIDELIS LAIA vs NICO PEREZ 🇵🇭
Saturday, 28 November 2026
Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Centre, Parañaque, Manila
4 Rounds | Super Lightweight
📺 Elorde TV and VSP social channels

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By VSP Boxing

‼️ Breaking: Brandon Figueroa weighs-in at 127.4lbs and has been stripped of his WBA featherweight title after failing to make the 126lb limit.

Tomoki Kameda will be crowned world champion if he beats Figueroa Saturday night after successfully making weight.

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

By Robert Hill

MORE THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER !!
MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
🇦🇺 DANA “DEADLY” COOLWELL (14-4) v 🇵🇭 JOSEPH “THE SCORPION” AMBO (15-5-1)

NXT Boxing brings international action to Brisbane on November 28 for THE ASCENSION, with Queensland's Dana Coolwell taking on Filipino contender Joseph Ambo. 🇦🇺 Coolwell returns home after competing on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul in Texas, where he faced undefeated American Bruce Carrington. 🇵🇭 Ambo brings plenty of international experience of his own, including championship fights in Japan.

VSP Promotions are proud to have supported both Dana Coolwell and Joseph Ambo in many of their recent fights. Both boys are exciting talents and great ambassadors for their countries.

📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026
📍 Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane

Big thanks to Maria Rekowski and NXT Boxing Promotions for getting this big one together in record time !

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

Plenty of big names found reasons not to fight him.

Tim Tszyu called him out by name.

No Limit Boxing has locked in the Aussie's challenge for Erislandy Lara's WBA middleweight title — on home soil. Late November is the target window. Exact date and venue still to be confirmed, with Gold Coast, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth all sniffing around the show.

Lara (32-3-3, 19 KOs) is 43 and boxing's oldest reigning world champion. Slick Cuban southpaw. Four successful defences of the WBA belt he won in 2021. Never been stopped.

A nightmare, according to No Limit boss George Rose.

"He's a genius in there and spent a decade making the best in the world look silly," Rose said. "Plenty of big names have found reasons not to fight him. Tim wanted and called for him by name."

Tszyu (28-3, 18 KOs) is riding three straight wins, capped by a unanimous decision over Errol Spence Jr in Sydney in July.

His take?

"Spence was just the appetiser."

He wants the man with the belt. And with Jeff Fenech in the corner, he's chasing a second-division world title — a chapter of the Tszyu name that would be his alone.

Kostya conquered light welterweight. Tim wants middleweight gold in Australia.

📅 Late November 2026 (date TBC)
📍 Australia (venue TBC)
🥊 WBA Middleweight World Title — Tim Tszyu vs Erislandy Lara

Hungry dogs fight harder.

Stay tuned !

#VSPPromotions #Boxing #TszyuLara

91,289 pro boxing events. That's every pro event on record across 23 Asia-Pacific countries, from the history books right up to today.

Impressive ? Look closer.

Australia alone has staged 38,627 of them, 42% of the lot. Japan (16,498) and the Philippines (14,381) come next. Add Thailand (7,048) and those four make up more than 80% of all the boxing ever staged in the region.

Now do the maths on people.

Australia (about 27 million) and New Zealand (about 5 million) hold roughly 32 million people between them. Together they've staged 43,421 events, nearly HALF (47.6%) of everything on the list.

China, India and Indonesia hold more than 3 BILLION people. Their combined total ? 4,654 events. About 5%.

That's about 100 times as many people, and around one-ninth of the shows.

Then the cliff.

South Korea, once a powerhouse, sits at 3,667. China, with 1.4 billion people, has 1,034. Vietnam has 128. Papua New Guinea has 138. Cambodia has 19, Laos 14, Nepal 9.

So let's play "what if".

Australia has staged roughly 1,430 events for every million people. Give the rest of Asia the same appetite and here's what the record books would look like:

🇯🇵 Japan: about 176,000 events (11x today's total)
🇵🇭 Philippines: about 165,000 (11x)
🇻🇳 Vietnam: about 144,000 (more than 1,100x its 128)
🇮🇩 Indonesia: about 405,000 (130x)
🇨🇳 China: about 2 MILLION (nearly 2,000x)
🇮🇳 India: about 2 MILLION (nearly 4,000x)

Fantasy numbers ? Of course. But they show how much room there is to grow. The fighters are there. The fans are there. What's missing is the shows.

And here's the part nobody wants to say out loud. Back in the heyday of the '90s, the region was running 5 to 10 times as many shows as it does today. Fight nights were weekly. Fighters stayed busy. Talent got built.

Today ? Too many good fighters, too few dates.

Hungry dogs fight harder, but they still need somewhere to fight.

Vietnam's number is small. It's also only just getting started.

Stay tuned !

🥊 Top 10 by events:
🇦🇺 Australia 38,627
🇯🇵 Japan 16,498
🇵🇭 Philippines 14,381
🇹🇭 Thailand 7,048
🇳🇿 New Zealand 4,794
🇰🇷 South Korea 3,667
🇮🇩 Indonesia 3,099
🇨🇳 China 1,034
🇸🇬 Singapore 814
🇮🇳 India 521

#VSPPromotions #BoxingVietnam #AsianBoxing

By Robert Hill

Fidelis Laia desperate and date less in Oz
Crazy unlucky?
Or are opponents really starting to take notice?

Last month, Fidelis "The Bougainville Bomber" Laia ventured to Queensland, Australia, ready to make his mark on the international boxing scene. He arrived fit, prepared and hungry to prove himself in the professional ranks.

But what followed was almost unbelievable!

Not one, not two, not even three opponents fell by the wayside.
Fidelis went through no less than FOUR opponents, with the final withdrawal coming after the weigh-in and face-off on fight day !!

But could there be more to the story?

Following his impressive knockout victory in Manila in August, has the relatively inexperienced professional from Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, suddenly become a fighter nobody wants to face?

We'll leave you to draw your own conclusions!

THE BOMBER SPEAKS
Fidelis didn't hide his disappointment, but his determination remains stronger than ever.

"I trained hard, and was really wanting to show the people of Australia my knockout power.
Boxing is a dangerous sport and people get injured, but to lose four opponents?
I really think that when they saw me, they did not want to fight me.
It's a shame, but for me, I will put all my energy into my next fight.
I promise I will bring a lot of excitement to all those that support and follow my journey as a pro."

THE BOMBER COULD BE HEADING BACK TO MANILA!
The good news?
Fidelis may not have to wait long for another opportunity to unleash his power!
VSP Promotions can report that the Bougainville Bomber is likely to return to Manila, Philippines, for another major international bout in late November.
Four Aussie opponents may have slipped away, but Fidelis Laia isn't going anywhere.
His journey is just getting started.

🔥 STAY TUNED — BIG NEWS BREAKING SOON!

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By VSP Boxing

It's official!

Dmitry Bivol will defend his unified world light-heavyweight titles against Callum Smith in Yekaterinburg on 12/12!

A true blockbuster!

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

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Chính thức!
Dmitry Bivol sẽ bảo vệ các đai vô địch thế giới hạng bán nặng thống nhất trước Callum Smith tại Yekaterinburg vào ngày 12/12!

Một trận đại chiến thực sự!

By VSP Boxing

Filipino boxer Raizen Dela Fuente returns to professional action this Sunday when he faces Carl Villafranca in a scheduled four-round flyweight contest at UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist.

Representing Rise Up Boxing, Dela Fuente will be looking to make the most of another opportunity to advance his professional career at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque City.

The 23-year-old prospect has previously appeared on the Manila boxing scene, and recorded a majority-decision victory over Marix Ducot on December 13, 2025.

With the bout scheduled for four rounds, every minute will count as these two promising flyweights look to establish control and make their mark.

EVENT: UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City, Manila

BOUT: Raizen Dela Fuente vs Carl Villafranca

DIVISION: Flyweight

SCHEDULE: Four rounds

Originally posted on VSP Boxing's Facebook

By Robert Hill

Unbeaten Filipino prospects Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil and Mac “The Flash” Abila have successfully made weight ahead of their 10-round flyweight showdown at UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist.

The official weigh-in saw Pilapil come in at 50.89kg, with Abila weighing 50.93kg, both comfortably inside the flyweight limit.

The matchup brings together two undefeated fighters with contrasting records and plenty at stake.

Pilapil, 22, enters with a 7-0 record and three knockouts. Representing ARQ Boxing Stable and hailing from Dalaguete, Cebu, he is the reigning WBO Oriental Youth flyweight champion. He claimed the vacant title on February 4, 2026, defeating South Korea’s Dae San Yoon by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the contest 80-72.

Standing across the ring will be Abila, who boasts a 6-0 record with five knockouts. The Polangui, Albay prospect fights out of the Elorde Fight Team and has stopped five of his six professional opponents, making his punching power a key factor in the contest.

Abila, trained by former champ Jetro Pabustan , faces a significant step up against a reigning regional champion, while Pilapil has the opportunity to strengthen his standing with another victory over an unbeaten opponent.

Pilapil has described Abila as “a very good boxer” ahead of the fight, setting the stage for a competitive encounter between two young fighters looking to advance their careers.

With both men undefeated, the 10-round contest promises to be one of the major attractions of the card.

EVENT: UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist

DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2026

VENUE: Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City, Manila

BOUT: Mac “The Flash” Abila (6-0, 5 KOs) vs Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil (7-0, 3 KOs)

WEIGHTS: Abila 50.93kg | Pilapil 50.89kg

SCHEDULE: 10 rounds — Flyweight

Admission is free, with action scheduled to begin at 10am.

Please arrive early to grab a good seat.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions's Facebook

By Robert Hill

Australia’s Jai Opetaia could make a sensational move to heavyweight boxing, with a potential showdown against former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder reportedly being explored for the undercard of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster clash in Cardiff. According to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger, discussions are taking place about adding the fight to the December 11 event (December 12 AEDT). This has also been circulating on Zuffa socials.

The bout is yet to be confirmed, but it would give Opetaia a high-profile opponent for his potential heavyweight debut. And it would be a serious test.

Wilder remains one of boxing’s most feared punchers, with his devastating right hand responsible for many of his biggest victories. A clash with Opetaia would pit the American’s explosive power against the Australian’s speed, movement and sharp southpaw attack.

For Opetaia, it would be an opportunity to make an immediate statement on the world stage against one of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing. The proposed fight would add further intrigue to a card headlined by Fury and Joshua at Principality Stadium, with the event set to attract a global audience.

However, a move to heavyweight would come while Opetaia still has unfinished business in the cruiserweight division. The Australian has repeatedly stated that becoming undisputed cruiserweight champion remains his priority, despite ongoing difficulties securing the unification fights he has been chasing.

Opetaia stopped Noel Mikaelian in the ninth round in September, but the WBC title was not at stake after the sanctioning body stripped Mikaelian of the belt before the fight. That followed Opetaia losing his IBF title in connection with his March bout against Brandon Glanton.

“I’m chasing the belts,” Opetaia told The Ring last month. “I’ve been chasing these unification fights for so long.”

Meanwhile, another potential obstacle has emerged in Opetaia’s pursuit of undisputed status, with David Benavidez declaring he will target heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk if his planned showdown with the Australian fails to materialise. The two cruiserweight stars have been targeting a fight over Cinco de Mayo weekend next year, but Benavidez has made it clear he has another major opponent in mind.

“If we can’t get that fight on Cinco de Mayo with Jai Opetaia, then we’ll do Usyk,” Benavidez told Inside The Ring.

Benavidez will first face Michal Cieslak in December as he attempts to add the WBC cruiserweight title to his existing WBA and WBO belts. A victory would potentially put three major titles on the line for a showdown with Opetaia, giving the Australian an opportunity to take a significant step towards his long-held goal of becoming undisputed champion.

Whether Opetaia chooses to pursue that objective or entertain a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Wilder remains to be seen. Either way, the Australian could be approaching a defining period in his career.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By Robert Hill

The highly anticipated Charly Suarez vs Vasiliy Lomachenko showdown is off — for now. But if the pieces fall into place, it could still become one of the hottest fights of 2027.

In his prime, Vasiliy Lomachenko moved around the ring like a ghost. There is some irony, then, in the recently un-retired three-division champion spending weeks seemingly ghosting discussions over a potential fight with WBO No. 1-ranked super-featherweight contender Charly Suarez.

According to the Suarez camp, the unbeaten Filipino, 19-0 (11 KOs), is now content to wait for the outcome of the October 24 three-belt unification between WBO/IBF champion Emanuel Navarrete and WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster in San Antonio. Foster has told renowned publication BoxingScene that he would honour his obligation to face Suarez should he defeat Navarrete.

And that potential rematch carries plenty of history ! Navarrete defeated Suarez by a disputed technical decision in May 2025 after video replay appeared to show that Suarez should have been awarded a TKO victory — the cut that stopped the fight having been caused by a Suarez punch rather than the headbutt ruled by the referee.

Meanwhile, Lomachenko's apparent lack of interest in facing Suarez is believed to be connected to his own plans, with the Ukrainian reportedly targeting WBA junior-lightweight champion Anthony Cacace. And that could make things very interesting.

The winner of Lomachenko vs Cacace would potentially be positioned to challenge whoever emerges from Navarrete vs Foster for undisputed supremacy.

So while Suarez vs Lomachenko is off the table for now, the road to 2027 could finally bring the two best together — with considerably more at stake. And if it happens, it may just be one of the biggest unification fights of the year.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By Robert Hill

16 Bouts • Sunday, October 11, 2026
Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City, Manila

The UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist unveils a packed 16-bout program ar the Elorde Sports Center this Sunday, featuring championship action, established contenders, unbeaten prospects, returning fighters and a number of professional debuts.

The card is headlined by a battle of the unbeatens at flyweight, with 6-0 (5 KOs) prospect Mac “The Flash” Abila taking on reigning WBO Oriental Youth Champion Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil (7-0, 3 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round showdown.

A second major attraction sees Malaysia's WBC Asian Silver Super Middleweight Champion Adam Farhan Nazrine face Thailand's veteran Sitthidet Banti for the vacant WBA Asia South Super Middleweight Championship.

🔥 MAIN EVENT

MAC MORRIS “THE FLASH” ABILA vs ANGELUS “PITBULL” PILAPIL
10 Rounds — Flyweight

A genuine battle of the unbeatens — and a significant step up for Abila.

The 6-0 (5 KOs) prospect from Polangui, Albay, fights out of the Elorde Fight Team and has stopped five of his six opponents.

Across the ring will be 22-year-old Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil, 7-0 with three knockouts, from Dalaguete, Cebu and representing ARQ Boxing Stable.

Pilapil has publicly described Abila as “a very good boxer” ahead of the clash.

Pilapil won the vacant WBO Oriental Youth flyweight title on February 4, 2026, dominating South Korea's Dae San Yoon by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 80-72.

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

ADAM FARHAN NAZRINE 🇲🇾 vs SITTHIDET BANTI 🇹🇭
10 Rounds — Super Middleweight
Vacant WBA Asia South Super Middleweight Championship

Malaysia versus Thailand headlines the championship portion of the card as reigning WBC Asian Silver Super Middleweight Champion Adam Farhan Nazrine challenges for another regional title against Sitthidet Banti.

Nazrine, 6-1 with five knockouts, is a 30-year-old southpaw standing 6'0" and fighting out of Kuala Lumpur. He won his WBC Asian Silver title on August 30, 2026 — notably at this same Elorde Sports Center — defeating Mandeep Singh.

Since suffering his only professional defeat in November 2025, Nazrine has put together an impressive run of victories in Thailand and the Philippines.

Banti, 35, from Bangkok, brings considerably more experience. With a record of 13-9, he is a seasoned regional veteran who has competed across several weight classes, including cruiserweight as recently as June 27, 2026 against Jed Morris.

Nazrine enters as the clear favourite on paper, but Banti's experience and durability give the challenger a seasoned opponent to deal with.

⭐ FEATURE BOUTS

LEBOY ATENCIO vs JUN BLAZO
8 Rounds — Featherweight

Reigning ABF Featherweight Champion Leboy Atencio (8-2) of Northern Samar returns against veteran Jun Blazo.

Atencio won his ABF title with a second-round knockout of Sukpasried Ponphitak in Thailand and has also challenged for the WBC Far East featherweight title against China's Wensong.

He brings valuable regional experience into the contest but will be looking to bounce back from his most recent defeat.

NICO RAMOS vs PETER ESTILLER
8 Rounds — Super Lightweight

Unbeaten OPBF #15-ranked super lightweight contender Nico Ramos, known as “The Pretty Boy,” returns against the tall and tricky Peter Estiller.

The Elorde Fight Team prospect is 6-0-1 with five knockouts and broke into the OPBF super lightweight top 15 in August 2026.

His most recent notable outing was an OPBF Silver title unification against Joshua Padual, a contest that has been described as a potential 2026 Fight of the Year candidate.

MARK TANGGAN vs CHRISTIAN GAGARIN
8 Rounds — Flyweight

Young and exciting Elorde Fight Team prospect Mark Tanggan gets a fresh start in a new weight class against Christian Gagarin.

MARIX DUCOT vs JAKE ROSAL
6 Rounds — Light Flyweight

Light flyweight prospect Marix Ducot of Elorde Fight Team Parañaque returns to the ring against Jake Rosal.

🥊 UNDERCARD

CHRIS LEGANE vs DAVE DEVOCION
4 Rounds — Super Bantamweight

Super bantamweight prospect Chris Legane makes his ring return against Dave Devocion.

JHAYMIL UBANDO vs ALFREDO TESING
4 Rounds — Lightweight

Unbeaten prospect Jhaymil Ubando of Rise Up Boxing takes on Alfredo Tesing.

RUBEN CLAVITE vs ERANIO PISADOR
4 Rounds — Light Flyweight

Promising RCT Hong Kong prospect Ruben Clavite looks to score another victory against Eranio Pisador.

CHARLIE QUIAO vs ROVICK EMBUSCADO
4 Rounds — Bantamweight

Bantamweight prospect Charlie Quiao of Elorde Fight Team Parañaque — new opponent, same goal — looks to score his first professional victory against Rovick Embuscado.

RAIZEN DELA FUENTE vs CARL VILLAFRANCA
4 Rounds — Flyweight

Raizen Dela Fuente of Rise Up Boxing makes his professional ring return against Carl Villafranca.

CHRISTOF “BLACK MAMBA” GAJANA vs CARLO ABARQUEZ
4 Rounds — Lightweight

Lightweight prospect Christof “Black Mamba” Gajana makes his professional debut against fellow debutant Carlo Abarquez.

CLEO ERONICO vs LHORENZ GREGORIO
4 Rounds — Bantamweight

Aspiring professional Cleo Eronico of MA Fightbox faces fellow debutant Lhorenz Gregorio.

AB MADID vs JASON BUT-AY
4 Rounds — Middleweight

Amateur standout AB Madid of Three Ones Gym makes his professional debut against Jason But-Ay.

JB MAYO vs JASON BUFAY
4 Rounds — Super Bantamweight

JB Mayo faces Jason Bufay in a four-round super bantamweight contest.

CHRISMAR COLLERA vs ARJAY ALLER
4 Rounds — Light Flyweight

Amateur standout Chrismar Collera of Elorde Fight Team Parañaque makes his professional debut against unbeaten Arjay Aller (1-0-1).

It is an intriguing matchup of a professional debutant against an opponent who has already tasted professional boxing and remains unbeaten.

EVENT DETAILS

UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City, Manila
🥊 16 professional bouts

Action from 10am - admission is free but please arrive early to get a good seat.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By Robert Hill

Another big day of professional boxing is set for October 11, with a 16-bout card scheduled at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque City.

The headline attractions feature two unbeaten flyweight contenders, Mac Abila and Angelus Pilapil, who will meet in a scheduled 10-round bout.

The co-feature sees Adam Farhan Nazrine take on Sitthidet Banti over 10 rounds for the vacant WBA Asia South Super Middleweight Championship.

The undercard provides plenty of additional action, including Leboy Atencio vs Jun Blazo at featherweight, Christian Gagarin vs Mark Tanggan at flyweight and Nico Ramos vs Peter Estiller at super featherweight.

The 16-bout programme also features emerging fighters across the light flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight, lightweight, super flyweight and minimumweight divisions.

📅 October 11, 2026
📍 Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City
⏰ First bell: 10:00 AM

With 16 bouts scheduled, it promises to be a full day of professional boxing in Parañaque.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

By Robert Hill

Papua New Guinea’s growing presence on the international professional boxing scene continues tomorrow night when Kondup Samson Wailo steps into the ring at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, to face Auckland-based Niuean-Kiwi cruiserweight Duken Tutakitoa-Williams.

For Wailo, representing Maikuna Gym, it is officially his professional boxing debut — but the 28-year-old is hardly inexperienced.
He brings eight professional kickboxing bouts, more than 40 amateur fights, a PNG Heavyweight Kickboxing Championship and two professional boxing exhibition bouts into the contest.

His unbeaten opponent, Tutakitoa-Williams, has already recorded two professional victories, both by unanimous decision, and has nine professional rounds on his record.

On paper, Wailo enters as the less experienced professional boxer.
But the PNG fighter is embracing the challenge rather than avoiding it.

“Hungry dogs fight harder.”

That attitude reflects a broader development in PNG boxing, with more of the country's fighters now gaining opportunities to test themselves overseas.

Just weeks ago, Fidelis “The Bougainville Bomber” Laia scored a second-round knockout over Jhon Rey Tariao in Manila, Philippines.
In Australia, Mili “Mayhem” Saul recently returned to the ring with a fourth-round stoppage of experienced Thai opponent Saowaluk Nareepangsri on the Gold Coast.

New Zealand has also become an important battleground for PNG fighters.
John Ume has recorded significant wins there, while Sheilla Yama has built an impressive professional career in Auckland, most recently defending her IBF International Super Lightweight title against Australia's Jessica Messina.

Now Wailo gets his opportunity !!

Kondup Samson Wailo 🇵🇬 vs Duken Tutakitoa-Williams 🇳🇺🇳🇿
🥊 Cruiserweight
📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
📍 Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
🏛️ New Zealand Professional Boxing Association
🥊 Promoter: Oz Jabur — BX-9

For Wailo and Maikuna Gym, it is another chance for PNG boxing to step outside its home environment and prove itself against quality international opposition.

Originally posted on VSP Promotions' Facebook

One minute twenty-two seconds. Super welter. Lights out.

That’s the undercard energy Vietnam hosted: international names, real stakes, and finishers who don’t need twelve rounds to make a point.

Which HOIANA stoppage still lives in your head?

#VSPPromotions #HOIANALEGENDARY #ProBoxing #KO #BoxingVietnam

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Bougainville’s Fidelis Laia takes another step forward in his professional boxing career when he heads to sunny Queensland this Saturday night.

Laia will face Australian boxer Thomas Ward in a four-round welterweight clash at the beachside Mantra on View in Surfers Paradise.

The bout will be contested at 147lb, one division above the 140lb weight class that is more suited to the PNG boxer.

Laia will give away around five inches in height to the rangy Australian orthodox striker, but the heavy-handed Bougainville fighter will be looking to make his power the great equaliser.

The event also features another exciting Papua New Guinean boxer, Mili Saul, who will take on a Thai opponent in a six-round contest.

Now based in Brisbane, Saul recorded two victories in 2025, and Saturday night will mark her first outing of 2026.

The main event features outstanding Jackson Jon England, who faces unbeaten Kazakhstan star Sultan Zaurbek (20–0) in a world-level qualifier.

It promises to be another exciting night of international professional boxing put together by renowned promoter Jamie Myer on the Gold Coast.

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Vũ Quang Vinh opened HOIANA Legendary on 3 Aug 2024 at Hoiana Resort & Golf with the hardest kind of introduction: a professional debut against Jeong Jae Wook, a Korean opponent who already had four pro fights and a strong chin.

Vinh did not rush the moment. He stayed patient, kept working, and the persistence paid off in the closing seconds when he finished the fight by TKO. The result mattered beyond one debut: it became part of a Vietnamese breakthrough night on a card built around international title stakes.

This was the opener to a historic Central Vietnam event — the first major international dual-title night in the region, with WBO Global and IBF Asia titles, seven nations and eight bouts, presented by VSP Promotions at Hoiana Resort & Golf, Quảng Nam / South Hội An.

Was Vinh’s late finish the most telling moment of the opener?

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Ryan Garcia didn’t just “get the win.” He shut the noise down in Round 2.

WBC welterweight title. First defense. T-Mobile Arena. Conor Benn coming forward like the script said he would — pressure, body work, try to make it ugly. Garcia had already told the world what was coming: Benn can’t outbox him, so he’ll rush.

And then the shot everyone wasn’t talking about.

Pre-fight, the left hook got all the romance. On the night? A lightning right hand put Benn on the canvas. Eight-count. Benn tried to continue. Garcia swarmed. Referee Thomas Taylor waved it off at 1:25 of Round 2.

That’s not a debate. That’s a statement finish.

Garcia moves to 26-2 (21 KOs). Benn’s big welterweight night ends early. And before the gloves were cold, “King Ry” was already pointing at the next names ringside — Teofimo Lopez… and the old rival, Devin Haney.

So here’s the real question:

Was this the night Garcia reminded everyone he’s still the problem… or the night the welterweight division just got a lot louder?

Mark Magsayo walked into T-Mobile Arena as one of the Philippines’ most proven operators — former world champion energy, five straight wins, and a second outing under the Zuffa banner on a massive Las Vegas card.

Across from him: Andres Cortes. Undefeated. Top Rank / Zuffa pedigree. The same Cortes who talked a big game about Filipino fighters… and who just refused to let this night become Magsayo’s statement.

Early on, Cortes outboxed him — sharp shots, counters, body work. There were knockdown calls in rounds 3 and 4 that got reversed later — messy optics, but the scoreboard still drifted the American’s way. Magsayo did what champions do late: he pushed, he came forward, he tried to close the gap.

It wasn’t enough.

All three judges: 97–93 Cortes.

Magsayo falls to 29-3 (19 KOs). Cortes stays perfect at 26-0 (13 KOs). Five-fight streak: gone.

This wasn’t a quiet loss. It was a reminder that at this level, starting slow against an unbeaten technician costs you the night — even when you finish stronger.

What’s next for Magsayo after this?

MAGSAYO vs CORTES — UD LOSS

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Mark Magsayo is, without question, one of the Philippines most exciting and best-performed fighters of recent years.

And this is a huge fight on one of the biggest boxing cards of the year.

So where is the love??

Across the ring is Andres Cortes — an unbeaten fighter, a Top Rank poster boy, and a guy who clearly believes he belongs at the top.

But there’s a little history here.

Cortes is the guy previously matched with the Philippines’ own Charly Suarez — and, shamefully, that fight never happened. Cortes was a last minute dropout without offering any explanation.

But afterwards, after ducking a beat down from the King's Warrior, Cortes turned the talk up, dismissing Suarez with:

“I’ll send him back to his 9-5!”

And then went even further on social media:

“You tweaking, I’ll smack him any day of the week — him and Manny Pac-Man.”

Tough talk.

Now Mark Magsayo has the honour.

Shut this guy up — once and for all.

MAGSAYO vs CORTES

September 12, 2026 — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

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Botswana’s Moabi Ngaka returns to the ring for a 6 rounds all out war against hot China prospect Hu Xiong on September 26th  - more news coming soon

Referees must treat 4 rounds fight with the same level of preparation, dedication, and respect as you would a 12 rounds world title fight.  So how should you prepare?

1.  Research about the boxers on YouTube and their style of fighting.  

2.  No drinking the night before.  Don't eat anything that could cause stomach discomfort.  Sleep early and get a good rest.

3.  Prepare all your gears the night before.  

4.  Meditate and trust yourself that you can do it.  It is not the time for self doubt.

5.  Conduct yourself as if you are on the world stage for a world championship fight. Remeber that everyone is watching.  

6.  It's ok to make a mistake but its not okay to hesitate.  When you make a call, make it loud and clear.

Know that it is not about you.  It's about ensuring the safety and the fairness for the boxers who put their lives in the ring.  At the end, what Tony Weeks said during the Referee training seminar encapsulates it well.  "You do it for the love and respect of the sport".

#professionalboxing #proboxingreferee #IBF #Tonyweeks

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Võ sĩ người Papua New Guinea Fidelis Laia mới đây đã có trận ra mắt nhà nghề trên một sự kiện quyền Anh quốc tế tại Việt Nam mang tên Trigger Promotion 7.

Biệt danh "Bougainville Bomber", Laia đã để lại nhiều ấn tượng dù phải chấp nhận thất bại tính điểm trước tay đấm chủ nhà đầy lì lợm Cao Quốc Việt. Ngay sau trận đấu, anh tuyên bố sẽ sớm trở lại với một phiên bản hoàn thiện và mạnh mẽ hơn.

Và đúng như lời hứa, Laia không hề lãng phí thời gian.

Tháng tới, anh sẽ tới Surfers Paradise, bang Queensland (Úc) để thượng đài cùng võ sĩ chủ nhà Jesse Travers, một cái tên được đánh giá là có thực lực nhưng vẫn chưa nhận được sự chú ý tương xứng.

Travers sở hữu nền tảng nghiệp dư rất đáng nể và từ lâu đã được xem là một võ sĩ giàu tiềm năng. Trong quá khứ, anh từng có những trận đấu rất sít sao với các đối thủ chất lượng như Clay Waterman và Steve Spark.

Sau bảy năm rời xa võ đài, Travers trở lại thi đấu vào tháng 4 năm nay và ngay lập tức gây ấn tượng mạnh khi hạ gục Blake Payne ngay trong hiệp đầu tiên. Giờ đây, anh sẽ hướng tới việc nối dài đà thăng tiến đó khi đối đầu với vị khách đến từ Papua New Guinea.

Tuy nhiên, Laia không hề e ngại thử thách phía trước.

"Đây là cơ hội tuyệt vời để tôi bước thêm một bước trên con đường sự nghiệp," Laia chia sẻ.

"Tôi sẽ tăng hạng cân để đấu với võ sĩ người Úc này, nhưng điều đó không thành vấn đề vì trước đây tôi đã từng thi đấu ở hạng cân đó.

"Tôi biết mình bắt đầu sự nghiệp quyền Anh nhà nghề khá muộn, vì vậy tôi phải trân trọng và nắm bắt mọi cơ hội đến với mình."

FIGHTS IN THE CITY

Được tổ chức bởi Jamie Myer Productions

Jesse Travers vs Fidelis Laia

Thông tin sự kiện:

Ngày: 18 tháng 7

Thời gian: Từ 17:30

Địa điểm: Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Úc See less

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41st IBF ANNUAL CONVENTION in Vietnam is now complete and we are happy to report mission success.  

300 delegates from 40 countries explored and experienced beautiful Vietnam.  We expect over 150 delegates to extend their stay in Vietnam while over 80% say they plan to come back to Vietnam for future vacation.  We continue to promote Vietnam as a potential destination for international sports events and we need to make it easier for event organizers to get approvals.

Enduring theme of these events is about being "One & Family".  It starts with the "Love & Respect" for the sports that brought us together.  To help each other get better, to share experiences, and remembering that it is all about protecting the safety of the boxers in and out of the ring.  It is not about power over them but rather power to serve, guide, advice, and respect the path they chose. We strive to make it a little smoother and safer.

VBO is pleased to welcome Vietnam Boxing Federation - VBF to join the convention in the organizing committee.  We are joining hands to restart professional boxing in Vietnam.  Stay stuned.  

We will release more photos once IBF has had the chance to review them and release it officially.  

#ibfconvention #grandhotram #vbo #IBF #VBF #professionalboxing #41stibfconvention

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Quyền anh chuyên nghiệp sẽ trở lại TP. Hồ Chí Minh vào Chủ Nhật này, ngày 21 tháng 6.

Thẻ đấu lần này được đánh giá rất hấp dẫn — quy tụ những tay đấm nội địa nổi bật của Việt Nam cùng với các võ sĩ quốc tế chất lượng.

Trận đấu chính sẽ chứng kiến tài năng trẻ bất bại Lý Quốc Dũng đối đầu với tay đấm đầy sức mạnh Nguyễn Văn Hải, khi cả hai đều rất tự tin vào chiến thắng.

Đây là một sự kiện không thể bỏ lỡ tại Trigger Stadium, Thảo Điền.

Hãy đánh dấu lịch của bạn ngay từ bây giờ.

Thông tin cập nhật sẽ sớm được công bố.

Bạn có thể được tha thứ nếu nghĩ rằng họ đang thử vai cho James Bond 007 tiếp theo cùng “Bond girl” nóng bỏng — nhưng không!

Còn “nóng” hơn nữa là cô nàng người Úc Shanell Dargan (người vừa thi đấu tại Việt Nam), đứng cùng Giám đốc Xếp hạng IBF Ben Keilty và Chủ tịch IBF Daryl Peoples.

Hội nghị của Liên đoàn Quyền Anh Quốc tế (IBF) cực kỳ thành công tại Vũng Tàu hôm nay chính thức khép lại. See less

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Nhà vô địch thế giới IBF duy nhất còn lại của Philippines, Pedro Taduran, đã có mặt tại Việt Nam hôm nay.

Taduran, người vừa có những chiến thắng đầy ấn tượng trước võ sĩ Nhật Bản Ginjiro Shigeoka, đang ngày càng khẳng định mình là một trong những nhà vô địch lì lợm nhất ở hạng cân của mình.

Là gương mặt quen thuộc tại các sự kiện của VSP, anh từ lâu đã bày tỏ mong muốn được đến Việt Nam — và giờ đây điều đó đã trở thành hiện thực.

Trong khuôn khổ sự kiện của International Boxing Federation, IBF đã dành sự đãi ngộ xứng đáng cho nhà vô địch của mình khi đưa Taduran đến Việt Nam bằng vé hạng thương gia.

Một chuyến đi hoàn toàn xứng đáng cho một “chiến binh đường xa” thực thụ

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Võ sĩ Trần Tấn Quang Đạo và Lim Song đứng hai bên nhà quảng bá quyền Anh nổi tiếng người Úc Angelo Di Carlo (ACE Promotions).

Angelo hiện đang có mặt tại Vũng Tàu để tham dự IBF World Boxing Convention, sự kiện đang được tổ chức tại Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

Angelo Di Carlo được xem là một nhân vật then chốt (đôi khi được gọi là “bố già”) của làng quyền Anh Úc nhờ sự gắn bó lâu dài với vai trò nhà quảng bá, người sắp xếp trận đấu và người hỗ trợ các võ sĩ.

Ông đã góp phần phát triển sự nghiệp của nhiều tay đấm xuất sắc, gần đây nhất là cựu vô địch thế giới Liam Paro.

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Hãy có mặt ngay sát võ đài vào ngày mai và trải nghiệm một ngày trọn vẹn của quyền anh chuyên nghiệp đỉnh cao tại sự kiện UKC Triple Threat — với 19 trận đấu chuyên nghiệp cùng dàn võ sĩ trẻ triển vọng và những tay đấm giàu kinh nghiệm.

Elorde chưa bao giờ làm người hâm mộ thất vọng!

Ngày 24 tháng 5, 2026

DANH SÁCH THI ĐẤU:

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Arvin Jhon Paciones vs Richard Laspoña

Các trận nổi bật

Zyvyr John Medecilo vs Tatsuro Nakashima

Junny Bugas vs Jeven Villacite

Claire Villarosa vs Felipe Tiempo

Các trận undercard

Jeff Santos vs Miller Alapormina

Yuga Ozaki vs Jonathan Refugio

Wesley Caga vs Sandy Volante

Ricson Hanginan vs Harry Omac

Salvador Gajana vs Wendel Babasol

Cherry Mae Rosas vs Charimae Salvador

Ronerick Ballesteros vs Pablito Canada

Daniel Balois vs Sherwin Andes

Các trận bổ sung

Cristobal Jr. Legane vs TBA

Vincent Siordia vs Kresler Tenorio

Jeffer Rhoy Mendoza vs Eranio Pisador

Mikko Camingawan vs Rovick Embuscado

Meredy Michael vs Aisah Alico

Ian Carl Muyso vs Marvin Zamora

Franz Carl Muyso vs Ariel Antonio

Hãy rủ bạn bè và gia đình cùng tham gia để tận hưởng một ngày tuyệt vời và chứng kiến QUYỀN ANH Ở ĐỈNH CAO NHẤT!

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Naoya Inoue và Katie Taylor sẽ được vinh danh tại lễ trao giải thường niên của International Boxing Federation vào ngày 27 tháng 5, diễn ra trong khuôn khổ hội nghị thường niên lần thứ 41 của tổ chức tại Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

Inoue, với thành tích 33 trận toàn thắng (27 KO), đã thi đấu bốn lần trong năm 2025, lần lượt đánh bại Ye Joon Kim (KO hiệp 4), Ramon Cardenas (TKO hiệp, Murodjon Akhmadaliev (thắng điểm sau 12 hiệp) và David Picasso (thắng điểm sau 12 hiệp). Võ sĩ 33 tuổi này cũng đã mở màn chiến dịch năm 2026 bằng chiến thắng tính điểm trước Junto Nakatani và sẽ nhận giải thưởng Jersey Joe Walcott dành cho Nam võ sĩ xuất sắc nhất năm của IBF.

Trong khi đó, Katie Taylor sẽ được trao danh hiệu Nữ võ sĩ xuất sắc nhất năm.

Dù chỉ thi đấu một trận trong năm 2025, nhưng đó lại là một trong những màn trình diễn ấn tượng nhất trong sự nghiệp lẫy lừng với thành tích 25 thắng - 1 thua (6 KO) của Taylor. Cô đã đánh bại đối thủ lâu năm Amanda Serrano bằng chiến thắng tính điểm đồng thuận trong trận thứ ba — và có thể là cuối cùng — của cặp đấu này tại Madison Square Garden vào tháng 7.

Chiến thắng này nối tiếp hai trận thắng gây nhiều tranh cãi trước Serrano vào các năm 2022 và 2024. Tuy nhiên lần này, không còn bất kỳ nghi ngờ nào khi Taylor hoàn toàn vượt trội trong suốt 10 hiệp đấu.

Sẽ còn thêm nhiều thông tin sắp được cập nhật

Botswana’s Moabi “The Eagle” Ngaka is no stranger to Vietnamese fight fans.

He recently stepped into the ring in Saigon against the battle-hardened southpaw Cao Quốc Việt, delivering a composed and skilful performance despite moving up multiple weight divisions for the bout.

That willingness to challenge himself has opened the next door for Ngaka, as Chinese scouts were super impressed with what he showed in Vietnam. The Botswana boxer appeared unlucky on the judges' scorecards that night, and now gets the opportunity to redress that misfortune in Shanghai.

Ngaka heads to China this month, where he will face the nation’s #4 super lightweight contender, Dilixiati Simayi, in a six-round main event at the iconic Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Fight date: May 17.

Stay tuned !

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History was made in Ho Chi Minh City this past Sunday , as Timor-Leste’s own Francisco Fernandes carved his name into the sport  - becoming the first fighter from his nation to win a professional boxing match in Vietnam.

Competing on the international stage at Trigger Promotion 7, Fernandes delivered a tough, uncompromising performance against Vietnam’s rugged Phạm Tùng Lâm.

It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t pretty — but it was exactly what it needed to be.

The grit, heart, and the will to win was there for all to see.

Now 2–0 as a professional, Fernandes is quickly emerging as a standard-bearer for a new wave of Timorese boxing talent. And if this fight proved anything, it’s that Timor-Leste isn’t just showing up — they are coming to BANG !.

And now the whole country can relive it.

The fight video is live — a piece of history ready for Timor-Leste to savor.

Watch and enjoy.

The first of many.

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These shorts have already stepped into the ring in Vietnam— and they’re only just getting started.

Built locally by KO QUEEN

Backed from Melbourne by Vinh Nguyễn Photos

Different paths. Same goal — supporting fighters.

More to come.

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Congratulations to Francisco Fernandes, who went 2-0 with a rugged display in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday.

Francisco became the first ever Timorese to win a pro boxing match in Vietnam, and he definitely won't be the last !!

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Some of the most complete fighters in world boxing come out of Uzbekistan.

Technically brilliant. Relentless. Composed under pressure. These are fighters built on discipline, shaped by elite amateur systems, and sharpened into ruthless professionals.

This April, Vietnam will get a very close look at that pedigree when undefeated Uzbek prospect Islombek Pirmanov arrives in Ho Chi Minh City.

And the Uzbek man comes carrying not just momentum—but expectation.

The expectation that he is the next name to emerge from a country that continues to produce world-class talent at an astonishing rate.

Before turning professional, Pirmanov built a foundation few can match.

A staggering amateur record of 230–12 speaks not only to activity, but dominance. It is the kind of experience that forges instinct, timing, and ring intelligence at the highest level.

But it’s what he’s done since entering the professional ranks that demands attention.

Pirmanov stands at 9–0, with nine knockouts.

No decisions. No doubts.

Every fight ended inside the distance.

Clinical. Explosive. Inevitable.

Now, he brings that perfect record to Vietnam—into a boxing scene that is rapidly gaining a reputation of its own. One built on opportunity, but also on accountability. A place where fighters don’t wait, don’t protect records, and don’t turn down challenges.

Standing across from him will be Vietnam’s own Nguyễn Văn Hải, a proven and respected competitor known for taking on difficult fights, often under less-than-ideal circumstances.

A fighter who has consistently stepped forward when others might hesitate.

Which makes this matchup all the more compelling.

Because when a knockout artist with a flawless record meets a battle-tested local who refuses to step back, there is only one possible outcome:

A REAL fight.

On April 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, one of Uzbekistan’s most dangerous rising talents puts his perfect run on the line against a man who has built his reputation on accepting every challenge put in front of him.

For Pirmanov, it’s another statement.

For Vietnam, it’s another step forward.

And for everyone watching, this is exactly what boxing should be !

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Võ sĩ TP. Hồ Chí Minh Nguyễn Phúc Thanh Bình sẽ chạm trán “Thần đồng PNG” Junior Kauko Raka trong trận đấu hạng nhẹ diễn ra tại Việt Nam vào ngày 19 tháng 4.

Sản phẩm 23 tuổi của lò 5BOXING, Thanh Bình đã gây ấn tượng mạnh trong trận ra mắt hồi tháng 1 khi giành chiến thắng TKO ở hiệp 2 trước Nguyễn Tấn Đạt — màn trình diễn nhanh chóng đưa anh vào danh sách những tài năng đáng theo dõi.

Điềm tĩnh dưới áp lực và lạnh lùng trong khâu kết thúc trận đấu, Thanh Bình giờ đây sẽ đối mặt với bước nhảy vọt về đẳng cấp khi chạm trán võ sĩ khách mời Raka — nhưng những gì anh thể hiện trong tháng 1 cho thấy anh hoàn toàn đủ khả năng kiểm chứng đẳng cấp của tay đấm giàu kinh nghiệm đến từ PNG.

Junior Kauko Raka là cái tên quen thuộc trong làng quyền Anh Papua New Guinea cũng như Philippines.

Một chiến binh dày dạn, lì lợm, anh sở hữu vốn kinh nghiệm trận mạc quý giá dù đã có quãng nghỉ dài không thi đấu. Sự cứng rắn, sức mạnh và mưu mẹo của một võ sĩ kỳ cựu khiến anh trở thành thử thách nguy hiểm cho bất kỳ tay đấm trẻ nào.

Với lợi thế sân nhà ở một bên và kinh nghiệm dày dặn ở bên kia, màn so tài Việt Nam vs Papua New Guinea này hứa hẹn sẽ là trận đấu hạng nhẹ hấp dẫn vào ngày 19 tháng 4.

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Tay đấm triển vọng người Morocco Badreddine Chbarbar hiểu rõ nhiệm vụ phía trước vào ngày 19 tháng 4 tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh — và anh không hề né tránh thử thách đó.

Được sắp xếp đối đầu với võ sĩ người Úc dày dạn kinh nghiệm Joel Pavlides tại Trigger Promotion 7, Chbarbar thẳng thắn nói về cả những hiểm họa lẫn cơ hội khi bước vào trận đấu với một đối thủ có nhiều trải nghiệm trận mạc hơn.

Sau chiến thắng dừng trận ấn tượng ngay trong lần ra mắt chuyên nghiệp, võ sĩ Morocco thừa nhận Pavlides là một bài kiểm tra hoàn toàn khác biệt.

“Anh ấy chắc chắn sẽ bước vào trận với tâm lý sẵn sàng và động lực rất cao.”

Bản lý lịch thi đấu của Pavlides — được xây dựng qua việc so găng với nhiều tay đấm hàng đầu nước Úc — không hề bị Chbarbar xem nhẹ. Anh hiểu rằng kinh nghiệm có thể chuyển hóa thành sự điềm tĩnh khi chịu áp lực.

Dù vậy, anh tin rằng khối lượng vận động và sự chính xác có thể giúp mình chiếm ưu thế.

“Nhưng tôi sẽ hướng tới việc áp đảo anh ấy bằng khối lượng ra đòn. Nếu tôi phản đòn sắc bén hơn thì việc giành chiến thắng sẽ dễ dàng hơn.”

Chbarbar cũng thực tế khi nói về cảm giác thi đấu và độ sắc bén — đặc biệt khi đối đầu một võ sĩ đang trở lại sàn đấu.

“Độ sắc bén rất khó lấy lại khi bạn vừa mới trở lại.”

Chính vì thế, anh hiểu rằng khi tiếng chuông vang lên, sai số gần như không được phép tồn tại.

“Tôi cần những cú đấm hoàn hảo để không bị phản đòn.”

Anh cho biết quá trình chuẩn bị tập trung nhiều vào việc nghiên cứu bài toán chiến thuật trước mặt — xác định điểm yếu để khai thác và điểm mạnh cần tránh.

“Bạn phải biết mình sẽ đối mặt với điều gì — không có cách nào tôi thắng anh ấy nếu không nhắm vào điểm yếu và né tránh điểm mạnh của anh ấy.”

Thay vì bị đe dọa bởi lợi thế kinh nghiệm của Pavlides, Chbarbar nói rằng kèo đấu này đã nâng tầm tư duy của anh trong trại huấn luyện.

“Điều đó khiến tôi tập luyện chăm chỉ hơn. Joel Pavlides là võ sĩ đẳng cấp cao.”

Và sau tất cả, điều khiến anh hào hứng nhất chính là cơ hội được tự kiểm chứng bản thân trước một đối thủ đã được khẳng định.

“Tôi háo hức được thấy giới hạn của mình.”

Ngày 19 tháng 4 tại Trigger Promotion 7, câu trả lời sẽ lộ diện — khi tay đấm trẻ đang lên của Morocco chạm trán chiến binh dày dạn của Úc trong một bước ngoặt quan trọng của sự nghiệp Chbarbar.

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(From Dr. Lim Song, President of Vietnam Boxing Organization)

I am thrilled to announce a major milestone for the combat sports market in Vietnam: The IBF will officially host its 2026 Annual Convention here.

This convention is more than just an event; it is a global gathering of top referees, judges, champions, medical experts, promoters, and media. For Vietnam, hosting this event acts as a catalyst for the boxing industry, driving socio-economic development and offering our local talent life-changing networking opportunities.

The Backstory: From "Not on the List" to "Host Country". At the start of 2025, Vietnam wasn’t on the IBF’s radar. As a representative of the VBO, I flew to the convention in Atlantic City with a single mission: to pitch Vietnam to the IBF leadership.

I want to thank Mr. Daryl Peoples (President of IBF) and Ms. Jeanette Salazar (Director of PR) in trusting in the potential of Vietnam.

It took months of negotiation, site visits, and showcasing our nation's potential to convince them. The effort to secure this bid was immense, but the reward is historic: This will be the first time the IBF Convention is held in Southeast Asia.

Looking Ahead Securing the bid was step one. Executing a world-class event is step two. We are grateful for the incredible support of The Grand Ho Tram, but there is still work to be done to cover the significant costs and logistics involved.

We have met with the government representatives in HCMC and Hanoi and they are fully supportive.  We have also dispatched official invitations to local boxing federations.

I sincerely hope all individuals and organizations in Vietnam will seize this opportunity to help grow the sport we love. We are open to all forms of collaboration and sponsorship to make this event a resounding success.

#IBF #InternationalBoxingFederation #vietnamboxing #boxing #ibfannualconvention #GrandHoTram

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UKC SHOWDOWN - That's what !

An explosive clash of undefeated champions is coming to the Philippines

Arvin John Paciones versus Nathaniel Dorona

Two rising stars. Zero losses.

WBO Oriental & Philippine Youth Flyweight Titles on the line.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

The Flash Grand Ballroom Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Headlining a stacked fight card, SHOWDOWN will also feature top talents including Rex Tso, Zyvyr Medecilo, Raymond Poon, and highly touted prospect Junny Bugas.

Promoted by:

Cucuy Elorde — UKC Pro Boxing Edition

Matchmaker: Edmundo Dellosa

Sanctioned by: Philippine Games & Amusements Board (PGAB)

In partnership with: PCSO & RCT Hong Kong

Manila, get ready — some good ones are ready to throw down at SHOWDOWN this February  !

(From Vietnam Investment Review article)

The Grand Ho Tram announced on January 27 that it will host the 41st Annual Convention of the International Boxing Federation (IBF), scheduled to take place May 24-28.

This marks a historic moment as the IBF selects Vietnam and Southeast Asia for the first time as the destination for its premier professional boxing convention.

The IBF Annual Convention is the most important annual gathering of the International Boxing Federation, one of the world’s four major professional boxing organisations. It is expected to attract hundreds of international delegates, further enhancing Vietnam’s global profile and contributing to the country’s tourism and events economy in 2026.

The convention brings together IBF leadership, world champions, promoters, boxing officials, and industry stakeholders from more than 60 countries to discuss and shape key strategic decisions related to competition regulations, world rankings, athlete safety, and the global development of professional boxing.

Previous IBF conventions have resulted in significant advancements, including updates to the global ranking system, strengthened medical and safety standards, expanded international referee training programmes, and the establishment of development pathways for emerging boxing markets across Asia.

The 41st IBF Annual Convention in Vietnam is expected to further advance these initiatives while opening new opportunities for Southeast Asia – particularly in nurturing young talent, strengthening local professional capacity, and creating regional pathways for Vietnamese boxers to access international competition platforms.

The presence of IBF senior leadership and world-class champions in Vietnam represents not only a professional milestone but also positions Vietnam as a rising destination on the global boxing map, reflecting the country’s growing role within the international sports ecosystem.

Besides that, the selection of The Grand Ho Tram as the host venue underscores the destination’s international-standard facilities and growing reputation as a hub for world-class sporting and business events.

Walt Power, CEO of The Grand Ho Tram said, "Being chosen by the IBF confirms the international standards of our facilities and services. We are proud that Vietnam is becoming a historic destination, not just for tourism, but as a host for top-tier professional sporting events. We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for all IBF members and global executives."

The decision also reflects the IBF’s increasing engagement with emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, where professional boxing continues to gain momentum.

IBF president Daryl Peoples said, "We have observed the rapid growth of professional boxing in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. We believe that hosting the convention at a world-class venue like The Grand Ho Tram will inspire and motivate young talent, while fostering deeper cooperation between the IBF and the region."

In addition to its sporting significance, the convention is expected to deliver broader cultural and economic value to Vietnam.

Lim Song, the organiser’s representative instrumental in bringing the event to Vietnam, said, "The IBF Convention is a cultural and economic bridge. Our goal is to leverage this event to boost Vietnam's sports and tourism industries, placing the country at the centre of the world boxing map."

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Professional boxing events are rare in Timor-Leste, so when the opportunity arose to fight in Vietnam, Manuel Exposto de Araujo grabbed it with both fists - so to speak !

This Sunday in Thảo Điền, de Araujo will make history as the first boxer from Timor-Leste to compete in Vietnam, appearing in the main bout at Trigger Promotion 6.

Undefeated with knockout power in both hands (2-0, 2 KO), the young fighter has vowed to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City all guns blazing.

Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a Southeast Asian nation occupying the eastern half of the island of Timor and is widely known as Asia’s newest country, having gained full independence in 2002. Now, the nation is also working to establish its presence in professional boxing.

De Araujo has received strong support from his homeland, proudly representing his country as a flag-bearing ambassador of the sport. His campaign has been backed by TELEMOR (telecommunications) and BORALA, LDA (construction and civil services), as he aims to become the first Timor-Leste boxer to win on Vietnamese soil

The rising star has also been supported by local law enforcement and was pictured this week alongside Henrique da Costa, Commissioner-General of Police of Timor-Leste.

Joining the delegation is trainer Thomas Americo Jr, whose father previously challenged for a world title. Americo Jr will also travel to Ho Chi Minh City this week in preparation for the bout.

Vietnam looks forward to welcoming the Timor-Leste team and applauds the commitment of the sponsors whose support has helped place their athletes on the international stage.

Hot Aussie boxer Shanell Dargan heads to Saigon this January to launch her 2O26 campaign.

A relative newcomer to the sport, Shanell is a truly unique girl, who VSP first noticed when as a raw novice, she was responsible for a "Fight of the Year" contender against Ashleigh Sims.

Unique girl with a unique back story.

Read on : WHO IS SHANELL DARGAN ?

Shanell Dargan is an Australian professional boxer who will feature in one of the headline bouts at TRIGGER PROMOTION 6 this coming January. She is of Indigenous heritage — identifying as Wiradjuri and Mununjali, and also has Irish ancestry through her grandmother. But before boxing, she had a different dream: singing. She competed on the 2014 version of The X Factor (Australia), and even once sang for John Legend in New York.She also played sports in her youth: rugby league / touch football among others — so physical activity was always part of her life.

BOXING CAREER

Shanell only started boxing around 2019, after her son was born, using the sport as a physical and emotional outlet.She turned professional in 2022.Her first pro win came in July 2022 against Jaala Tomat, by majority decision.In October 2023 (her 6th fight), she won the vacant national title — the Australian Super Bantamweight Title — defeating fellow Indigenous boxer Amber Amelia.A very big milestone: in July 2025, she captured the WBC Asia Super-Bantamweight Title — winning by first-round stoppage over Thailand’s Kanokwan Wirunpat.She also recently secured a unanimous-decision win versus Jittamat Phomta in June 2025.

WHAT'S HER MOTIVATION ?

Dargan says boxing “saved her life.”She turned to it after experiencing depression and trauma following domestic violence and difficult family circumstances.Her journey isn’t just personal — she sees her success as representation for Indigenous people. She hopes to inspire young Aboriginal girls and Indigenous Australians facing hardship to believe in themselves.She was recently announced as an ambassador for organisations supporting Aboriginal communities, showing she’s using her platform beyond the ring.

MAKING HISTORY

When she won the Australian Super Bantamweight title, the belt was updated to include the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag — a symbolic nod to the lineage of Indigenous Australian boxing champions. Dargan has spoken about how proud she was to see that.Her success reflects a growing generation of Indigenous boxers (male and female) reclaiming space in the sport after decades of under-representation.

WHAT'S NEXT ?

Dargan has expressed the ambition to become the first Indigenous female world champion — a goal that would break new ground.As of 2025, she has been actively building momentum: defending/regaining belts, staying active in the ring, and exploring opportunities beyond national and regional titles. Shanell Dargan will come to Vietnam  in January and compete at the TRIGGER PROMOTION 6 in Saigon on Sunday January 18th.She will be looking for an emphatic performance to set up further belt opportunities in the new year.

Manila, Philippines | Dec 14, 2025

1. Lokmond Ngan def. Renan Portes — TKO

2. Jerry De Vera def. Anthony Galan — Majority Decision (MD)

3. Jeff Santos drew with Christian Tiburon — Draw (MD)

4. Jerimy Balino def. Mark Tanggan — Split Decision (SD)

5. Raymond Poon Kai Ching drew with Harry Omac — Draw (MD)

6. Arnel Baconaie def. Rey Ramos — KO

7. Wendel Babasol def. Jim Rimbao — Unanimous Decision (UD)

8. Mac Morris Abila def. Robert Ronquillo — UD

9. Renz Jade Mendoza def. Nelvin Francis Arce — UD

10. Ernesto Bungcaras def. Eranio Pisador — TKO

11. James Bryan Kee def. Vrien Stanly Canada — MD

12. Michael Angelo Christian def. Cristobal Jr. Legane — MD

13. Jessie Villegas def. Justine Diaz — TKO

14. James Genes def. Mark Louie Santiago — TKO

15. Jade Sumatra drew with Eljan Balagtas — Draw (MD)

16. Marlon Paniamogan def. Kelvin Tenorio — TKO

17. Rainier John Antipona def. Daniel De Gula — KO

18. Nico Perez def. Mark Gajana — TKO

19. Mark Lester Durens def. Ronilo Jr. Jose — UD

20. Jules Victoriano def. John Lawrence Ordonio — UD

21. Carl Boholst def. CJ Quinajon — TKO

22. Venz Gabriel Silo def. Edmark Redona — Technical Decision (TD-MD)

23. Raizen Jay Dela Fuente def. Marix Ducot — MD

Manila’s Jeff Santos and Christian Tiburon both turned out in killer shape at today’s weigh-in.

Santos (4 wins) and Tiburon (2 wins) will be looking to boost their fight resumes with victory in tomorrow's 6 round Bantamweight contest at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque.

(From BoxingScene news)

FORT WORTH, Texas – In a united defense to the attempted alterations of the federal regulations protecting boxers, the World Boxing Organization and International Boxing Federation will stage a first-ever joint convention in the fall of 2026 to emphasize why their belts matter, BoxingScene learned Friday.

Expecting the new Saudi Arabian-funded promotion Zuffa Boxing to win Congressional approval for new regulations that will allow the promotion to rank its own fighters and award its own belts while bypassing the financial disclosure rules that currently exist, the American-based sanctioning bodies will also launch an aggressive campaign to educate fighters how gaining a title belt increases their earnings in boxing’s currently free market.

Zuffa Boxing head Dana White, the CEO and President of UFC, said his new promotion does not intend to work with the four major sanctioning bodies and major promoters.

The WBO-IBF convention will likely occur in Orlando, Florida, one official told BoxingScene. A formal announcement is expected to arrive next week.

Last month, the WBO staged its annual convention in Bogota, Colombia, and the IBF is scheduled to conduct theirs in Vietnam this spring.

The 2026 joint convention will feature unification bouts between WBO and IBF champions, who will most likely wear the North American or International version of the bodies’ belts.

The WBO and IBF will conduct joint seminars and awards sessions together at the event while working between now and then for lobbying assistance to retain – or restore – the federal protections in place for boxers.

At this point, the WBA and WBC, which have accepted sponsorship funds from Saudi Arabia boxing financier Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season, are not part of next year’s affair.

Staging the joint convention in the U.S. and making it open to the public is imperative to effectively expose and resist the planned changes being sought by Zuffa Boxing, an official involved in the cause said.

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I hope you are all well. As you know, the IBF’s 41^st Annual Convention will be held at The Grand Ho Tram Resort, in Vietnam from May 24 – May 28, 2026. We are now able to share hotel booking information and airline discount for your convenience. All the information is in this email and will be available on our website as well.

Hotel Reservations:

You can explore everything The Grand Ho Tram Resort has to offer by visiting their official website:www.thegrandhotram.com. We’ve secured special rates at InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, both within The Grand Ho Tram complex—offering seamless access to accommodations, convention facilities, and amenities via short walks and indoor connections. The following room rates include daily breakfast and complimentary in-room internet access.

InterContinental Grand Ho Tram

• May 23: $125 per night
• May 24–29: $100 per night

Booking Link - InterContinental Grand Ho Tram – IBF 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach

• May 23: $100 per night
• May 24–29: $90 per night

Booking Link - Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram – IBF 2026

Please note - The credit card information you provided at the time of reservation will be kept for hotel records only; no charges will be processed at this stage. Approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date, the hotel will send you a secure payment link to complete the full payment for your room reservation. Rates do not include a 5% service charge and applicable taxes at the time of stay. Maximum occupancy per room based on the above rates is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old. Extra person fees apply.

The discounted room rate is available from May 22 to May 29, 2026, based on availability. The cut-off date for making reservations is April 15, 2026. Cancellations can be made up to 7 days prior to arrival.

Airports:

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is well-connected to major cities in Asia and globally. We will provide detailed information regarding complimentary airport transfer arrangements as we move forward with the planning process.

Please note – Visas are required for most visitors to Vietnam. There is a simple E-visa procedure. We will provide more details along with information on Fast Track Service for Customs at the airport.

United Airlines Discount Code: ZRQC987098

Reservation Information - US 50 States & Canada passengers: call your professional travel agency, book online viaunited.com/meetingtravel or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 1-800-426-1122 and provide the Discount Code. Booking fee is waived for all Meeting reservations. Passengers outside the US 50 States & Canada: call your professional travel agency or book online via United.com/meetingtravel.

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To assist you with your planning we’ve outlined the schedule for the week as follows:

Sunday, May 24

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM   Registration

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM   Welcome Cocktail

Monday, May 25

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM    Registration

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM    Full day Tour to Ho Chi Minh City (time is approximate, open to all and complimentary for IBF Members)

Tuesday, May 26

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM       Registration

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM    General Session

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM       Referees Seminar

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM     Meet the Champions

***Elections

Wednesday, May 27

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM         Registration

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM       Medical Seminar

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM         Judges Seminar

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM         Ratings Meeting

7:00 PM – 11:00PM        Cocktail Hour & Annual Banquet

Thursday, May 28  (No Registration Office Hours)

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM    General Session (Last convention session)

12:00PM – 5:00PM       Board of Directors Meeting

We are looking forward to hosting this convention in Vietnam. The IBF team are working on preparations to make this an excellent convention. More detailed information will be sent in the coming weeks to continue to assist you with your planning.

We hope that you can attend our 41^st Annual Convention and look forward to seeing you at The Grand Ho Tram in Vietnam!

Tay đấm đến từ TP. Hồ Chí Minh – Lê Tiến Đạt – đã sẵn sàng lên đường sang Hồng Kông để chuẩn bị cho trận đấu vào tối thứ Sáu với tay đấm trẻ đầy triển vọng đến từ Nepal, Ashish Gurung.

Sự kiện này đánh dấu lần đầu tiên một võ sĩ Việt Nam thi đấu chuyên nghiệp tại Hồng Kông, và chúng tôi xin gửi lời cảm ơn chân thành đến Jay và Jayson Lau của DEF Promotions – những người đã tạo điều kiện để võ sĩ Việt Nam có cơ hội thi đấu trên đấu trường quốc tế.

Trận đấu giữa Đạt và Ashish tuy chỉ nằm trong phần trận mở màn (undercard), nhưng lại mang sức hút và tính cạnh tranh chẳng khác gì một trận chính (main event).

Nếu bạn là người yêu thích đặt cược, thì đây chắc chắn là một cặp đấu ngang tài ngang sức – 50/50 thực thụ!

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IBF - một trong bốn tổ chức Boxing chuyên nghiệp lớn nhất thế giới sẽ tô chức Hội nghị Thường niên lần thứ 41 tại Việt Nam.

Liên đoàn Quyền Anh Quốc tế (IBF) xác nhận sẽ tổ chức Hội nghị Thường niên lần thứ 41 tại Khu nghỉ dưỡng Grand Hồ Tràm, tỉnh Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu, từ ngày 24 đến ngày 28 tháng 5 năm 2026. Đây là lần đầu tiên trong lịch sử, một kỳ đại hội của IBF được tổ chức tại Đông Nam Á, đánh dấu bước ngoặt quan trọng trong nỗ lực mở rộng ảnh hưởng của tổ chức tại những thị trường thể thao mới nổi.

Theo Chủ tịch IBF, ông Daryl Peoples, việc lựa chọn Việt Nam làm địa điểm tổ chức là minh chứng cho sự kết nối giữa giá trị truyền thống của quyền anh với sự năng động và phát triển mạnh mẽ của đất nước. Ông nhấn mạnh: “Chúng tôi tự hào mang đại hội đến Việt Nam, một quốc gia với câu chuyện về tiềm năng, sự phát triển và hiện đại hóa phản ánh nhiều giá trị đặc trưng của môn quyền anh. Việt Nam vừa có di sản văn hóa phong phú, vừa đang trỗi dậy như một trung tâm kinh tế và văn hóa toàn cầu.”

Liên đoàn Quyền Anh Quốc tế (International Boxing Federation) được thành lập năm 1983 và ngay lập tức được ghi nhận là một trong những tổ chức quản lý Quyền Anh (Boxing) chuyên nghiệp uy tín nhất thế giới, bên cạnh các tổ chức lâu đời như WBA, WBC và sau đó là WBO.

Các hoạt động của IBF được ghi nhận khi tạo cơ hội cho nhiều võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp bước lên đẳng cấp thế giới, đồng thời phát triển các thị trường tiềm năng của môn Boxing tại khu vực Châu Á - Thái Bình Dương. Tại Việt Nam, khán giả đã được chứng kiến các hoạt động của IBF với loạt sự kiện diễn ra tại The Grand Ho Tram Strip, tiêu biểu là trao chiếc đai vô địch IBF Châu Á cho võ sĩ Đinh Hồng Quân sau chiến thắng trước đối thủ Delmar Pellio (Philippines) vào năm 2022.

Hội nghị thường niên IBF từ lâu đã được xem là nền tảng chiến lược để cộng đồng Quyền Anh thế giới thảo luận về tương lai, đồng thời nâng cao chất lượng chuyên môn. Tại Việt Nam, chương trình sẽ bao gồm nhiều hoạt động quan trọng. Các hội thảo chuyên đề dành cho trọng tài và giám khảo sẽ tập trung vào việc nâng cao tiêu chuẩn điều hành, thúc đẩy chia sẻ kinh nghiệm, đồng thời đảm bảo tính nhất quán trong các trận đấu quốc tế.

Song song với đó, một hội thảo y khoa chuyên sâu cũng sẽ được tổ chức, tập trung vào những chủ đề mang tính sống còn đối với vận động viên như sức khỏe, phòng ngừa chấn thương, quy trình an toàn trên võ đài và những tiến bộ mới nhất trong y học thể thao. Những nội dung này được kỳ vọng sẽ giúp nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn và cập nhật các thông lệ tốt nhất cho môn quyền anh hiện đại.

Không chỉ dừng lại ở khía cạnh chuyên môn, Hội nghị IBF tại Việt Nam còn mang tính chất giao lưu quốc tế sâu sắc. Nhiều sự kiện bên lề sẽ được tổ chức, tạo cơ hội để các đại biểu kết nối, xây dựng quan hệ cá nhân và nghề nghiệp. Đây cũng là dịp để bạn bè quốc tế trải nghiệm văn hóa, ẩm thực, du lịch và lòng hiếu khách đặc trưng của người Việt Nam. Chủ tịch Daryl Peoples khẳng định: “Chúng tôi mong muốn xây dựng mối quan hệ bền chặt, lâu dài với các đối tác tại Việt Nam, đồng thời tiếp tục củng cố quan hệ trên khắp châu Á và thế giới để hỗ trợ sự phát triển cũng như sự công nhận toàn cầu của quyền anh.”

Ở góc độ trong nước, sự kiện được kỳ vọng sẽ trở thành cú hích lớn cho phong trào quyền anh. Tiến sĩ Lim Song, Chủ tịch Tổ chức Quyền Anh Việt Nam (VBO), bày tỏ sự phấn khởi: “Đại hội Toàn cầu IBF tại Việt Nam đánh dấu lần đầu tiên trong lịch sử khu vực. Đây là nguồn tri thức, chuyên môn và tình bạn quốc tế hội tụ để cùng phát triển quyền anh tại Việt Nam và khu vực với dân số hơn 700 triệu người. Đại hội sẽ truyền cảm hứng cho một thế hệ nhà vô địch, nhà quảng bá và quan chức mới.”

Với tầm vóc quốc tế, Hội nghị Thường niên IBF lần thứ 41 không chỉ là cơ hội để Việt Nam quảng bá hình ảnh đất nước năng động, giàu bản sắc, mà còn là bước tiến lớn trên hành trình hội nhập thể thao toàn cầu. Sự kiện hứa hẹn sẽ mở ra một giai đoạn phát triển mới cho quyền anh Việt Nam, góp phần đưa các võ sĩ, trọng tài và nhà tổ chức trong nước tiến gần hơn đến chuẩn mực chuyên nghiệp quốc tế.

* Câu chuyện được đăng tải bởi Webthethao

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Gervonta Davis will be the first active, champion boxer to square up with Jake Paul.

But there's a catch !

The considerable weight difference between 6-foot-1 Paul, who fights around 200 pounds, and 5-foot-5 Davis, a 135-pound

The fight application has been withdrawn from Georgia, and the fight will now be now be moved to a far more liberal thinking Miami Florida.

Jake Paul promises fans that Davis would also be treated to a "bar sports" style event after the bout, suggesting a competition based around how far players can toss the former champ.

Dwarf throwing has in fact been outlawed in many states in recent years, but it isn't clear if this impacted upon the fight being moved from the originally intended Georgia.

Paul has also hinted at his desire to fire Gervonta Davis from a cannon at an outdoor after party, but plans for this are still in the early stages.

The tattooed Disney performer claims that he wants to be viewed as an entertainer, who creates not just opportunities for women, but also for those in the community commonly referred to as "little people".

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Một sự việc gần đây liên quan đến võ sĩ TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Lê Tiến Đạt đã cho thấy những rủi ro nghiêm trọng khi thi đấu quốc tế mà không có sự giám sát đúng mức.

Lê Tiến Đạt đã bị xếp vào một trận đấu không được phê duyệt, đối thủ lại không phải người có tên trong hợp đồng. Đáng lo ngại, trận đấu này vẫn bị ghi nhận trên BoxRec.

Tệ hơn nữa, Hiệp hội Quyền anh Hàn Quốc (Korean Boxing Association) — một trong sáu “ủy ban quản lý” tại Hàn Quốc — đã phê duyệt cho Đạt (người chưa từng thi đấu quá 6 hiệp và đã không thượng đài kể từ năm 2023) tham gia một trận tranh đai 10 hiệp.

Quyết định này đi ngược lại logic và trách nhiệm. Các ủy ban uy tín hơn trong khu vực châu Á sẽ không bao giờ cho phép một sự chênh lệch như vậy. Trận đấu chắc chắn sẽ không được HBF (nơi Đạt được đăng ký là võ sĩ nghiệp dư) hoặc Việt Nam Boxing Organization (VBO) – tổ chức được quốc tế công nhận trong lĩnh vực quyền anh chuyên nghiệp tại Việt Nam – thông qua.

VBO luôn thận trọng trong việc hợp tác với các ủy ban quốc tế và kiên quyết tránh làm việc với những tổ chức không đáp ứng các tiêu chuẩn toàn cầu.

Để bảo vệ sự nghiệp, an toàn và quyền lợi của mình, VBO khuyến cáo tất cả các võ sĩ Việt Nam:

Luôn thông báo cho VBO trước khi thi đấu ở nước ngoài – dù là trận biểu diễn hay chuyên nghiệp.

Đảm bảo hợp đồng của bạn rõ ràng, công bằng và được thực thi đúng.

Chỉ khi chúng ta cùng nhau cảnh giác và đoàn kết, mới có thể ngăn chặn tình trạng lợi dụng và bảo vệ sự phát triển lành mạnh của quyền anh Việt Nam.

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LIVE TODAY FROM KOREA -

The 11th National Professional British Championship (WBF Asia-Pacific, Cheongyang)

Quyen Anh Viet Nam present with 2 fighters:

Le Tien Dat (4-1) – back after a long break, against South Korea's Yoon Dae San (3-2), who just won the last match in June.

Both matches are attracting a lot of attention from Vietnamese fans!

Live stream & match schedule:

1. Vadim vs. Park Viktor

2. Yoo Su-won vs. Kim Woo-bin

3. Lee Jun-hee vs. Ha Jung-woo

4. Shim Hyo-chan vs. Andrey

5. Park Hye-seong vs. Taimuraz

6. Kim Hyo-seong vs. Lee Jun-seo

7. Yang Seok-soo vs. Song Bu-yong

8. Yoon Seok-hoon vs. Nongkum Kittipong

9. Joo Hee-geon vs. Nguyen Hai Dang

10. Kim Jae-hyun vs. Jia Rui Long

11. Shin Jae-yoon vs. Suwansaard Baramee

12. Jung Yu-ju vs. Fukui Rin

13. Cho Dae-hee vs. Jia Xi Bei

14. Yoon Dae San vs. Le Tien Dat

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Manila is preparing to host one of the biggest boxing events of the year as the Philippines celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic "Thrilla in Manila"—the legendary 1975 clash between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Spearheading the event is Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who is curating a blockbuster card featuring three world title fights, in a night that promises to echo the glory of that historic bout

Three Filipino Stars on the World Stage

In a show of national pride and world-class talent, the event will showcase the Philippines’ top boxing champions:

Melvin Jerusalem, reigning WBC strawweight world champion,

Pedro Taduran, IBF minimumweight titleholder, and

Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo, a rising star in the super-featherweight ranks.

Fresh off his impressive July 19th victory over Mexico’s Jorge Mata in Las Vegas, Magsayo is primed for a world title shot. If a championship bout isn’t secured in time, he will still feature in a world title eliminator, keeping his path to the belt in clear view.

Jerusalem, meanwhile, delivered a clinical win against Yudai Shigeoka in Nagoya earlier this year, and Taduran successfully defended his title in May with a super dominant performance over Ginjiro Shigeoka in Osaka.

The official date of the event is still under discussion, with major stakeholders coordinating logistics to ensure a seamless production. However, anticipation is already building as the country prepares to mark the golden jubilee of one of boxing’s greatest nights.

“This is a milestone for Philippine boxing and global sports history,” said Pacquiao, who has assembled a world-class team to deliver a show befitting the occasion. “We’re doing everything to make sure this celebration is truly unforgettable.”

A Week of Boxing History and Global Guests

Beyond the fight card, the event will serve as a week-long celebration of boxing history, with plans to fly in international luminaries such as Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum and legendary Filipino referee Carlos Padilla.

Efforts are also being made to involve the children of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, adding a deeply personal and symbolic layer to the festivities.

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has confirmed its major involvement, with current president Mauricio Sulaiman expected to play a prominent role.

Pacquiao has appointed Sean Gibbons to oversee international coordination, while Joe Ramos will lead domestic preparations.

With world titles on the line, legends in attendance, and a legacy to honor, Manila’s 50th anniversary tribute to the Thrilla is shaping up to be a truly once-in-a-generation event.

*story courtesy of Nick Andrew Giongco of the Daily Tribune

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Watch out Florida - 14 wins and 14 knockouts

Weljon Mindoro is not coming to just knock on doors !!!

Someone is going to sleep - guaranteed  !

Fighters looked in excellent condition, but the taller Potes weighed in heavy.

Weljon Mindoro (Philippines) weighs in at 162.2 lbs.

Dormedes Pontes (Colombia) weighs in at 169.4 lbs, missing the 162 lb weight limit.

Despite missing weight, the fight will proceed, with Pontes paying a penalty fee from his purse.

Fight Preview – Friday, August 15, 2025

ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City, Florida

This Friday night, the ProBox TV Events Center will host a classic crossroads bout in the middleweight division, as unbeaten Filipino knockout artist Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro (14-0-1, 14 KOs) takes on battle-tested Colombian southpaw Dormedes Potes (14-7-1, 10 KOs).

Mindoro, 25, enters the ring with a perfect stoppage record—every victory coming by knockout.

Standing 5’11” with a 72-inch reach, the Bacoor, Cavite native has quickly built a reputation as one of Asia’s most dangerous punchers.

Ranked #48 in the world and the #1 middleweight in the Philippines, the “Triggerman” combines explosive power with a patient, punishing style that wears opponents down before closing the show.

Across from him will be the seasoned Dormedes Potes, a 12-year professional with 22 fights and 110 career rounds.

The Barranquilla-born southpaw has shared the ring with a mix of domestic and international opposition, and while he’s been inactive in recent months, his experience, toughness, and unorthodox stance could present Mindoro with his stiffest stylistic test to date.

That said, keep the smelling salts handy !!

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Last year, the brand new, 10,000-seat Capital Arena in Barangay Alibagu roared to life as it hosted its first ever professional boxing event. Built with a ₱750M vision by Mayor Josemarie Diaz, the arena was promised to bring world-class sports & entertainment to Ilagan… and the city delivered in style.

Now, the gloves are back on  and Cucuy Elorde's BAKBAKAN SA ILAGAN 2 hits the Capital Arena Saturday, September 6, 2025 – and this time, the action is even bigger, harder, and louder!

Headlining Fights:

Jonniel Laurente (#337) vs Jhon Gemino (#261) – Philippines GAB Title

Wesley Caga (#195) vs Ricky Cajutol (#418) –

Super prospect v Clever southpaw

Dan Dacles (#271) vs Nelson Tinampay (#1103) -

Young Hercules v In Form and Formidable

Arnel Baconaje (#370) vs Erwin Banta (#646) –

Class v Bomber. A war in the making!

Junny Bugas (#81) vs Steven Lagrama (#100) – Top contenders battling for pride and position.

Plus more action featuring Florence Sumpay, Jerico Tanate, Eman Alajid, Robert Ronquillo, and Al Toyogon!

When: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Where: Capital Arena, Ilagan, Isabela

Why You Can’t Miss It: Eight explosive matchups, national-level talent, and an atmosphere only Ilagan can bring.

BAKBAKAN SA ILAGAN 2 – Come and meet the champs in person.

Get your backside ringside!

#elorde #vspboxing ##elordegym #elordetv

#BakbakanSaIlagan #IlaganBoxing #PhilippinesBoxing #CapitalArena #ProBoxing

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Elorde boxer Ben Ligas weighed in this morning for his 118lb Bantamweight clash with Keita Nakayama tomorrow in Japan.

The Manila based fighter known as "The Sniper" found a lot of success as a Flyweight boxer, and was RP Champ for an extended time.

But the heavier weight classes were always his destiny, and he will test his mettle against an extremely tall opponent in the former standout amateur Nakayama at Bantamweight.

The Osaka local looked ominous at his pro debut, taking out Korean Ji Yong Kim in the very first round.

Philippines hope Ben Ligas will enter the ring sporting a 17 win 5 loss resume.

Great fight - best of luck to both fighters.

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Một khởi đầu tuyệt vời cho sự trở lại của boxing tại Sài Gòn, diễn ra tối qua tại phòng tập Trigger Gym.

Sự kiện được tổ chức bởi đội ngũ Trigger và nhận được sự hỗ trợ từ Liên đoàn Boxing TP.HCM (HBF).

HBF đang nỗ lực hết mình để đưa TP.HCM trở thành trung tâm số 1 của boxing chuyên nghiệp, đồng thời khuyến khích các phòng tập khác trong thành phố cùng tham gia vào làn sóng phát triển mạnh mẽ này.

Tôi sẽ có buổi gặp với HBF vào cuối tháng này để thảo luận về việc phát triển các sự kiện cần thiết này, đồng thời cùng ông Lim Song từ VBO bàn về khả năng tổ chức các sự kiện chuyên nghiệp quy mô, nơi các võ sĩ của chúng ta có thể ghi dấu trong hệ thống dữ liệu quốc tế của BoxRec.

Xin chúc mừng đội ngũ Trigger cùng ông Nguyễn Vinh Nghị và HBF vì những nỗ lực đáng ghi nhận này.

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Việt Nam Đề Xuất Đăng Cai Hội Nghị Liên Đoàn Quyền Anh Quốc Tế (IBF) Năm 2026

Bước Tiến Lớn Cho Quyền Anh Việt Nam Và Phát Triển Thể Thao Quốc Gia

Việt Nam đang từng bước khẳng định vị thế là một quốc gia có ảnh hưởng trong làng quyền anh chuyên nghiệp toàn cầu, với đề xuất đầy tham vọng đăng cai Hội nghị IBF năm 2026. Hồ sơ đăng cai chính thức đã được Tiến sĩ Lim Song, Chủ tịch Vietnam Boxing Organization (VBO), trình bày tại Hội nghị IBF lần thứ 40 diễn ra ngày 3 tháng 6 năm 2025 tại Atlantic City, Hoa Kỳ.

Hội nghị IBF là một trong những sự kiện thường niên danh giá nhất của quyền anh chuyên nghiệp, thu hút từ 300 đến 400 đại biểu từ khắp nơi trên thế giới, bao gồm các quan chức liên đoàn, nhà tổ chức, quản lý, võ sĩ, đài truyền hình và các đại diện truyền thông.

Việc đăng cai một sự kiện có tầm vóc như vậy sẽ là cột mốc lịch sử trong sự phát triển thể thao và kinh tế của Việt Nam.

“Việt Nam đã sẵn sàng đón nhận tương lai của quyền anh,” Tiến sĩ Lim Song chia sẻ.

“Việc đăng cai Hội nghị IBF không chỉ nâng tầm hình ảnh của quyền anh Việt Nam mà còn thúc đẩy hợp tác quốc tế, du lịch và niềm tự hào dân tộc.”

NÂNG TẦM QUYỀN ANH VIỆT NAM

Quyền anh chuyên nghiệp ngày càng nhận được sự quan tâm của công chúng tại Việt Nam, và việc quốc gia này chính thức gia nhập IBF thể hiện cam kết xây dựng một hệ sinh thái quyền anh đẳng cấp và bền vững.

Việc tổ chức hội nghị sẽ mang lại:

Cơ hội giao lưu quốc tế và kết nối cho các võ sĩ, huấn luyện viên và quan chức Việt Nam.

Các buổi hội thảo, chương trình cấp chứng chỉ và đào tạo nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn cho nhân lực ngành quyền anh trong nước.

Định vị Việt Nam là ứng viên sáng giá để đăng cai các trận tranh đai vô địch thế giới và sự kiện lớn trong tương lai.

LỢI ÍCH KINH TẾ VÀ DU LỊCH

Hội nghị IBF hứa hẹn mang lại tác động kinh tế đáng kể thông qua:

Lượng lớn du khách quốc tế, tạo nhu cầu cao cho khách sạn, nhà hàng, giao thông và các điểm tham quan địa phương.

Tạo công ăn việc làm trong các lĩnh vực như dịch vụ lưu trú, tổ chức sự kiện, hậu cần và sản xuất truyền thông.

Quảng bá hình ảnh Việt Nam hiện đại, năng động và thân thiện đến toàn thế giới qua các kênh truyền thông quốc tế.

SỨC MẠNH MỀM VÀ GIAO LƯU VĂN HÓA

Ngoài thể thao, hội nghị còn là nền tảng hiệu quả cho:

Tăng cường quan hệ ngoại giao với các liên đoàn thể thao và quốc gia thành viên.

Quảng bá văn hóa, ẩm thực và bản sắc dân tộc Việt Nam ra thế giới.

Gây dựng niềm tự hào dân tộc và sự đoàn kết thông qua việc tổ chức thành công một sự kiện tầm cỡ quốc tế.

HƯỚNG TỚI TƯƠNG LAI

Đề xuất đăng cai Hội nghị IBF 2026 phản ánh chiến lược tổng thể của Việt Nam trong việc sử dụng thể thao như một công cụ thúc đẩy kinh tế, ngoại giao văn hóa và thu hút giới trẻ. Với sự ủng hộ từ chính phủ, sự quan tâm ngày càng lớn của người dân và các mối quan hệ đối tác quốc tế, Việt Nam đã sẵn sàng tự tin bước lên sân khấu quyền anh chuyên nghiệp thế giới.

Xin chúc mừng Tiến sĩ Lim Song và VBO vì đã mở rộng quan hệ quốc tế thay mặt cho các võ sĩ đầy tiềm năng của Việt Nam.

On June 3rd, VBO President Dr. Lim Song attended 40th IBF Convention in Atlantic city, USA. There, Dr. Song made a formal proposal to host 2026 IBF Convention in Vietnam.

The global convention bring together 300~400 experts in the professional boxing industry across the world.

Hosting a Global Convention for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in Vietnam would offer a multitude of benefits, not just for the boxing community but for the country as a whole.

1. Elevating Vietnam's Boxing Profile:

Global Recognition: Hosting a major IBF event would significantly raise Vietnam's standing in the international boxing world. It would put the country on the map as a serious contender for future top-tier boxing events and potentially world title fights.

Showcasing Local Talent: It would provide an unparalleled platform for Vietnamese boxers, coaches, and officials to interact with global leaders, learn best practices, and gain exposure. This could accelerate the development of local boxing talent and potentially lead to more Vietnamese champions on the world stage.

Professional Development: The convention would likely include seminars, training courses, and certification programs for referees, judges, and coaches, significantly improving the quality and professionalism of Vietnamese boxing personnel.

2. Development of the "Sports Economy":

Tourism Boost: A global convention attracts a significant number of international delegates, including IBF officials, promoters, managers, boxers, media, and fans. This influx of visitors would lead to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and local attractions, generating substantial revenue for the local economy.

Job Creation: The event would create temporary jobs in hospitality, event management, security, transportation, and other related sectors.

Media Exposure: Global media coverage of the convention and any associated boxing events would provide invaluable promotion for Vietnam as a tourist destination and a vibrant, modern country, enhancing its international image.

Hosting an IBF convention could stimulate the commercialization of boxing in Vietnam, encouraging more sponsorships, broadcasting deals, and the growth of a professional boxing ecosystem.

3. Soft Power and International Relations:

Diplomatic Engagement: Hosting such an event fosters stronger relationships with international sports organizations and participating countries, enhancing Vietnam's "soft power" on the global stage.

Cultural Exchange: It provides an opportunity to showcase Vietnamese culture, hospitality, and unique heritage to a diverse international audience. Delegates would experience local customs, cuisine, and traditions, leaving with positive impressions.

National Pride: Successfully hosting a prestigious global event instills a sense of national pride and unity among the Vietnamese people.

So, what do you think about Vietnam hosting IBF Convention in 2026?

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Hai võ sĩ Việt Nam 🇻🇳 Thái Hoàng Huy và Trần Tấn Quang Đạo vừa đặt chân đến Úc nhưng đã nhanh chóng làm quen với người bản địa.

Huy, Nguyễn Hải Đăng và Adones Cabalquinto sẽ thi đấu tại sự kiện NO WAY OUT vào tối mai tại Q Room ở Melbourne.

Chương trình do Peter Maniatis Events – một trong những đơn vị ủng hộ boxing chuyên nghiệp lớn nhất nước Úc – tổ chức.

Lễ cân sẽ diễn ra vào cuối ngày hôm nay.

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Vietnam 🇻🇳 boxers Thai Hoang Huy and Tran Tan Quang Dao have only just arrived in Australia, and are already meeting the locals.

Huy, Nguyen Hai Dang and Adones Cabalquinto will be competing at the NO WAY OUT event tomorrow night at the Q Room in Melbourne.

The promotion comes courtesy of one of the country's biggest supporters of professional boxing Peter Maniatis Events.

The weigh-in will be held later today.

Các bạn thân mến – có rất nhiều bình luận xoay quanh trận đấu vừa qua của Trần Văn Thảo tại Tokyo. Nhiều ý kiến mang tính động viên, nhưng cũng không ít những lời chỉ trích khá gay gắt.

Ai cũng có quyền tự do bày tỏ quan điểm.

Nhưng để cân bằng lại những quan điểm đó, tôi muốn chia sẻ với các bạn một góc nhìn có thêm bối cảnh và chuyên môn.

Trong bài viết trước, tôi không chỉ nói Nhật Bản giỏi boxing – tôi nói họ LÀ GIỎI NHẤT!

Nghe có vẻ phóng đại? Vậy hãy đọc tiếp.

Nhật Bản hiện đang sở hữu 5 võ sĩ hàng đầu thế giới ở hạng cân của Trần Văn Thảo, và 8 người trong top 10.

Điều này là cực kỳ hiếm thấy!

Không một quốc gia nào khác thống trị một hạng cân danh giá như vậy – kể cả Hoa Kỳ!

Và đừng quên, Nhật Bản còn có "quái vật" Naoya Inoue, người được xem là võ sĩ hay nhất thế giới hiện nay.

Trần Văn Thảo vừa thượng đài với một tay đấm được dự đoán sẽ là ngôi sao tương lai của Nhật Bản ở hạng Bantamweight – và điều đó hoàn toàn hợp lý vì anh ta từng là vô địch thế giới nghiệp dư.

Đây là một đối thủ rất nghiêm túc – không phải “tay mơ” nào cả.

Tôi đã tham gia boxing quốc tế nhiều năm, và không bao giờ dùng từ “huyền thoại” hay “người hùng” một cách tùy tiện.

Nên hãy hiểu rõ ngữ cảnh sau đây.

Trần Văn Thảo đến từ một đất nước chưa có nền boxing chuyên nghiệp phát triển.

Việc thi đấu thường xuyên và tập luyện với đối thủ đẳng cấp cao là điều gần như không thể tại Việt Nam lúc này.

Đây là bất lợi rất lớn cho các võ sĩ tài năng của chúng ta.

Dù vậy, Thảo vẫn đạt được xếp hạng thế giới, và trở thành võ sĩ Việt Nam đầu tiên được mời thi đấu trên sân khấu lớn nhất thế giới, đối đầu với một đối thủ đẳng cấp cao.

Không những thế, anh còn là trận đấu chính trong loạt trận phụ trước trận tranh đai vô địch thế giới.

ĐÂY LÀ CỘT MỐC LỊCH SỬ CỦA BOXING CHUYÊN NGHIỆP VIỆT NAM!!

Đây là dấu ấn đặc biệt – và Trần Văn Thảo xứng đáng được xem là một người hùng.

TRẬN ĐẤU THÌ SAO?

Vâng – tất cả chúng ta đều xem rồi.

Nhưng điều đáng nể hơn là: Chính Thảo đã can đảm bước vào và chiến đấu.

Thua là xác suất 50% của mọi trận đấu, nhưng Thảo đã cho cả thế giới thấy rằng võ sĩ Việt Nam KHÔNG BAO GIỜ GỤC NGÃ!

Không bỏ cuộc – và phẩm chất đó là điều rất hiếm ở con người. Màn thể hiện của Thảo là nguồn cảm hứng lớn.

Đối thủ trước đó của Tomoya Tsuboi có thành tích 14 thắng – 2 thua, nhưng bị hạ KO chỉ trong 2 hiệp.

Những bài học sau thất bại rất giá trị với mọi võ sĩ – và chính điều đó sẽ giúp Thảo phát triển mạnh mẽ hơn rất nhiều, đặc biệt nếu anh có cơ hội trở lại sàn đấu thế giới.

Giờ đây, Thảo hiểu rõ trình độ cần thiết để thi đấu ở đỉnh cao, thậm chí còn rõ hơn bất kỳ ai trong chúng ta ngồi xem ở nhà.

Tôi là người làm nghề tổ chức, và nếu tôi là promoter phía Nhật, tôi chắc chắn sẽ mời Thảo quay lại lần nữa!

Tinh thần chiến đấu và sự bền bỉ của anh ấy đã nâng tầm thương hiệu boxing Việt Nam trên trường quốc tế – và đó là một thành tựu không thể phủ nhận.

Có bài học rút ra không?

Tất nhiên – là rất nhiều!

Hãy chờ đợi sự trở lại của đại sứ boxing chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam – khỏe hơn, nhanh hơn và thông minh hơn bao giờ hết!

VIỆT NAM 🇻🇳 – VỮNG BƯỚC TIẾN LÊN!

Nguyễn Hải Đăng, võ sĩ 19 tuổi đến từ Việt Nam, sẽ có trận chuyên nghiệp đầu tiên vào tối thứ Bảy này tại Melbourne, Úc.

Nhưng có một vấn đề nhỏ...

Em chưa có quần thi đấu chuyên nghiệp để bước lên võ đài chiến thắng 🤔

✅ ĐÃ GIẢI QUYẾT XONG !!

Một lời cảm ơn đặc biệt gửi đến Huỳnh Hồng Ngọc đã lo liệu mọi thứ cho em trong thời gian cực kỳ gấp rút!

🔥 Chiến hết mình với võ sĩ Úc nhé Đăng!

CHO NÓ BIẾT "ĐỊA NGỤC" LÀ GÌ 😈

VIỆT NAM CỐ LÊN 🇻🇳