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Ali's grandson steps into history in Manila
Sports, Published on 29/10/2025
» Half a century ago, Muhammad Ali -- widely regarded as the greatest, met Joe Frazier to decide who ruled the heavyweight division. The date was Oct 1, 1975, and the stage was the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. That brutal encounter, forever remembered as the "Thrilla in Manila," remains one of boxing's most iconic battles. After fourteen punishing rounds, Frazier's corner stopped the fight, sealing Ali's place in history.
ONE Championship: Denis Puric warns Takeru not to look past him for Rodtang rematch
Published on 15/10/2025
» Denis Puric has warned Takeru Segawa not to make the mistake of looking past him – insisting the Japanese superstar’s obsession with a ONE Championship rematch against Rodtang Jitmuangnon could prove costly.
Knockout targets history at WBC convention clash
Sports, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Venezuelan and Thai professional boxing storyline continues as Knockout CPF (Thammanoon Niyomtrong, 28-1, 11 KOs) looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on WBC 108lb champion Carlos Canizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs).
Thananchai edges Garde to claim WBC Asia flyweight title
Sports, Published on 29/09/2025
» World-ranked professional boxer Thananchai Charunphak defeated Filipino veteran journeyman Arnold Garde for the vacant WBC Asia flyweight title at the Suanlum Night Bazaar Theatre on the monthly Nakornluang Promotions card on Friday.
Rockman ready to rumble in Tokyo
Sports, Published on 12/09/2025
» A power puncher is a boxer whose primary strength is the kind of force that can end a fight with a single blow. That definition fits Chainoi Worawut to the letter.
Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told Agence France-Presse (AFP) following the deaths of two fighters.
Domestic violence charges dropped against boxing champ Davis
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» MIAMI — Domestic violence charges have been dropped against unbeaten world lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis over a June incident with his ex-girlfriend.
White House will host cage fight on July 4, says UFC boss
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House wil host a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, UFC boss Dana White said Tuesday.
Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.