THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 24 AUGUST 2026: Teofimo Decisions Romero for WBA Welter Title; Russell UD Santillan; Hernadez MD Veron; Serrano MD Manzur; Liddard Beats Morello HIGHLIGHTS: -Teofimo Lopez takes a majority decision over champion Rolando Romero to win the WBA world welterweight title. Gary Antonio Russell outscores Victor Santillan for the WBA interim super ban… Risk worth taking for IBF No. 1 World welterweight contender Paddy Donovan on Sept. 5th in Dublin DUBLIN, Ireland (August 24, 2026) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1 world welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan isn’t concerned about risking his mandatory challenger positi… Cebuano FM Mario Mangubat to join World Senior Chess Championship in Serbia Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is set to compete in the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia , from November 2 to 15, 2026. " I will just try my very best and we'll see… South African world champ Nontshinga in a car accident South African world champion Sivenathi Nontshinga, 27, a two-time IBF light flyweight world champion, was involved in a serious car accident on Monday, August 24, on Malibongwe Drive in Johannesburg, … Camp Notes: Eridson Garcia Hungry to Make the Most of WBO Latino Title Opportunity BiYu Promotions Lightweight Faces Unbeaten Alan Chaves at Prudential Center in Newark Live on DAZN and TNT in the USA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (August 24, 2026) — There comes a point in a fighter’s career w… US Open Pool Final Live on Espn2 as Espn+ Showcases Full 2026 Tournament, 25–30 August The 2026 US Open Pool Championship final is set for a major television showcase this August, with ESPN2 broadcasting the climax of the championship live on 30 August. The full tournament will also be … Filipino Louie Salvador finishes second in Bangkok chess Filipino Louie Salvador finished in second place at the 2nd Anniversary Red Knight Chess blitz tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. Salvador had seven wins and two losses at the end of the one-day tournam… Fight Week Arrival: Moses Itauma Faces Defining Moment Against Filip Hrgovic for IBF Heavyweight World Title The waiting is almost over. As fight week kicks off in London, the buzz surrounding 21-year-old heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma has reached a crescendo. This Saturday, August 29, at the O2 Arena, I… Masangkay draws with Suzuki PEPITO Masangkay of Davao City settled a technical draw with Japanese Masahiro Suzuki, who suffered an accidental head clash in the 2nd round last August 21 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The 31-year-… Alvarez is new PBF featherweight title CHOLO Alvarez of General Santos City is now the new Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion. The 20-year-old Alvarez beat Paolo Fortun via an 8-round unanimous decision in the Sanman 103. … Rolly-Teo Aftermath: Romero Cries 'Robbery' While Lopez Shuts Down Rematch to Pursue Welterweight Unification The dust has barely settled inside Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, but the war of words between Teofimo Lopez and Rolando "Rolly" Romero is heating up fast. Following a grueling 12-round majority decision … Yapp Leads Star-Studded Us Open Draw as 16 Former Champions Eye Glory in Frisco, 25–30 August The 2026 US Open Pool Championship draw is set, with World No.1 and defending champion Aloysius Yapp leading a star-studded 256-player field featuring 16 former champions, including five-time winner S… Trazo beats Noynay JOPERSON Trazo of Chao Sy Boxing Stable defeated Jeric Noynay of Cebu by a unanimous decision last August 22 in Mandaue City. Trazo used his punching skills to secure a victory. He now has nine wins w… Wendell Esguerra Manongsong to compete in Indonesia Filipino Wendell Esguerra Manongsong is set to compete in the Invitational Battle Jawara Billiard to be held on September 12-14, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The 23 year old billiard player from Bansud… Shocking Upset Highlights “Butterfly Brawl” Saturday as Exciting Night of Boxing Returned to the Santa Monica Pier Culminating a thrilling day of more than eight hours of boxing, live music, and a DJ set from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mixmaster Mike of the Beastie Boys, Jalan Walker scored a 10-round unanimous d… Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins WBA Gold light heavyweight title Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak (3-0, 2 KOs), 31, defeated the experienced Argentinian Durval Palacio (16-5, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision (98-92, 99-91, 100-90) in a WBA Gold light hea… Ronato "Ronnie" Alcano is set to compete in Efren "Bata" Reyes Birthday Cup Ronato "Ronnie" Alcano will be competing in the upcoming Efren "Bata" Reyes Birthday Cup to be held on August 28-30, 2026 at the Pacman's Cue Club,Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw … Teofimo Lopez Defeats Rolly Romero by Majority Decision to Become 3-Division World Champion Teofimo Lopez silenced his doubters and etched his name into boxing history on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) at T-Mobile Arena, overcoming early disaster to outpoint Rolando "Rolly" Romero and cap… Eumir to focus on pros The die is cast and there’s no turning back. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is signed to fight Omar Ulises Huerta at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Sept. 19 and wo… Promoter Tony Tolj Previews Thunderdome 55: “It Has the Makings of a Special Night” Perth, Western Australia — August 28, 2026 Dragon Fire Boxing promoter Tony Tolj is expecting fireworks when the iconic Thunderdome series returns to Metro City Arena this Friday, August 28, with Thun…

Owen Corrigan: New Opponent, Same Goal — and a Tougher Test Undefeated Australasian Light Heavyweight Champion Owen “Bomber” Corrigan returns to action on August 28 when Dragon Fire Boxing brings the 55th edition of the iconic Thunderdome series to Metro City … Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Teofimo Climbs Back on the Saddle This Saturday night Rolando 'Rolly' Romero faces Teofimo Lopez from Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena. Romero has been out of the ring for over a year, coming off an upset victory over Ryan Garc… Weigh-in Results from Butterfly Brawl — Tomorrow, Saturday, August 22 at Santa Monica Pier SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (August 21, 2026) — Fighters faced off for the final time today at official weigh-ins ahead of tomorrow night's Butterfly Brawl, returning to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Au… FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz rules Hybreed-Founder's Cup Rapid Chess Tournament- Open Division FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz emerged as champion of the Hybreed-Founder's Cup Rapid Chess Tournament-Open Division at the 2nd Level Unimart Capitol Commons, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City last Friday,… Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete assassinated Zolani Tete, 38, a two-time world boxing champion, was ambushed and killed on Friday outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Police reported that two armed suspects approached his r… LIDDARD-MORELLO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS George Liddard and Dario Morello tipped the scales today and faced-off for a final time ahead of their EBU European Middleweight Title showdown on Saturday night – live worldwide on the Global Home of… Acapulco City looking to host the 64th annual WBC convention It has been learned that the government of the state of Guerrero in Mexico is seeking to have the world-renowned city of Acapulco host the World Boxing Council (WBC) Annual Convention again in Novembe… Albino TKOs Hatanaka in 5th round KENNETH Albino of Dasmarinas City scored an upset against Japanese Kento Hatanaka via a 5th round knockout in just 56 seconds last August 16 at Ichinomiya Chuo Plaza Gym in Ichinomiya, Aichi. The 22-y… Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez (Fight Analysis) On Saturday, August 22, 2026, WBA welterweight (147 lbs) champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) returns to defend his title against fellow two-division champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (2… "The Hammer" Villarosa Challenges Sento Ito for WBO Asia Pacifict; Salina Battles Fujiki in Japan ZERO DEFEATS. ONE BELT. HISTORY. World-ranked Sento Ito | 6-0, 5 KOs.🥊 The rising Japanese powerhouse WBO Asia Pacific champion — fast, heavy-handed, dangerous at home at Korakuen Hall, feeling confid… Jonny Mansour, Juju Ballo, & Michigan Fighters Sardius Simmons, Lance Smith & More Detroit Media Workout Quotes Chaldean Cousins Make Detroit Debuts Saturday, Aug. 29 At Fox Theatre In Detroit Live On Wynn Records Network DETROIT (Aug. 20, 2026) – Undefeated rising prospects and former amateur standouts JuJu Ba… Poor Charly Suarez Charly Suarez is neck-deep in training in Las Vegas knowing that a world title fight is next. Given what has happened the past week or so, it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. You see, the Wor… Bacus makes a comeback fight in Juego Todo JUVANIE “The Monkey King” Bacus of Manila is making a comeback in “short notice” but he is ready to fight Latterel "Panthera" Libiran of Bulacan in the Juego Todo on August 28 at the Sta. Lucia East G… Brico Santig's Highland Boxing Set to Stage Another Thrilling Show August 29 in Bangkok, Thailand Promoter Brico Santig's Highland Boxing is set to deliver another action-packed afternoon of pro boxing at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, live on TrillerTV. The 11-bout show will feature… Liddard-Morello Final Press Conference: Everything that was Said Ahead of Saturday's European Title Clash – Live on DAZN George Liddard is ready to put on a hair-raising performance in East London this Saturday when he challenges Dario Morello for the EBU European Middleweight Title – live worldwide on DAZN. The 'Biller… Senoc wins vacant VisProBA title UNDEFEATED Arlando “Hisoka” Senoc of Southern Leyte won the new PH Visayas Professional Boxing Association Filipino flyweight title. The 22-year-old Senoc scored a 1st round knockout in just 55 second… All Star Boxing Signs WBC Grand Prix Champion Kevin RamÍrez; Extends Agreement with Jair “Kaiser” Valtierra MIAMI, FL — August 20, 2026 — All Star Boxing, Inc., led by President Felix “Tuto” Zabala Jr., announced today the signing of highly regarded Argentine cruiserweight Kevin Ramírez, winner of the prest… Monster Inoue vs Jesse Bam Rodriguez: The Two-Pound-For-Pound King Clash That Can Break Records Across Two Continents Naoya Inoue vs Jesse Bam Rodriguez is set for February 2027 in Japan. The pound-for-pound superfight could break attendance records and unite boxing fans across America and Japan. They are saying it i… Trinidad, Yanong suffer loses in Japan ERSON Trinidad and Reymond “Robocop” Yanong both suffered separate setbacks last August 19 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The 28-year-old Trinidad of Puerto Princesa City bowed to Takero Kitano of Jap… Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello launch press conference quotes as Sheffield undercard is confirmed Dalton Smith vowed to defend his WBC World Super Lightweight Title in style when he headlines in his home city of Sheffield on Saturday, October 24 – live worldwide on DAZN – as he met rival Alberto P…