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Undefeated Boxer Dante Kirkman Makes History as First Pro Fighter to Graduate from Stanford University

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Gabriel F. Cordero |Marlon Bernardino |Carlos Costa |Eric Armit

Undefeated Boxer Dante Kirkman Makes History as First Pro Fighter to Graduate from Stanford UniversityPhilBoxing.comPALO ALTO, CA (June 18, 2025) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (4-0, 2 KOs) has added a prestigious accolade to his already impressive resume—earning his bachelor's degree from Stanford University.
Christian Araneta 107.6, Thanongsak Simsri 107.1 for Vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Carlos Costa |Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso

Weights from Tokyo: Christian Araneta 107.6, Thanongsak Simsri 107.1 for Vacant IBF Light Flyweight World TitlePhilBoxing.comCEBU, Philippines — The stage is set! Filipino Christian Araneta and Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand has successfully made weight today ahead of their hot clash for the vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title Thursday, June 19, at the Ota-City Gym in Tokyo Japan.
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso |Marlon Bernardino

Weigh-In Results: Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin SasakiPhilBoxing.comLIVE coverage on ESPN+ THURSDAY starting at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT Ota City General Gymnasium (Tokyo, Japan) (ESPN+, 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT) * The main event is expected to begin at approximately 7:15 a.m. ET/4:15 a.m. PT • Brian Norman Jr. 146.8 lbs vs.
Former Board's authority nullified

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Carlos Costa |Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso

AFBC Extraordinary Congress declared invalid: Former Board's authority nullified PhilBoxing.comLausanne, Switzerland – The AFBC Normalisation Committee, established by the IBA Board of Directors, has issued a statement addressing the recent invitations received by AFBC National Federations to attend an AFBC Extraordinary Congress allegedly scheduled for 23 August 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. LANI DANIELS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso |Marlon Bernardino

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. LANI DANIELS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTESPhilBoxing.comDETROIT (JUNE 17, 2025) – Ahead of the highly anticipated Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Undisputed Heavyweight Championship, Salita Promotions President Dmitriy Salita, 313 Presents President Howard Handler, and manager of Claressa Shields Mark Taffet all joined the dais alongside the main event fighters in Detroit for a press conference.
IBA reaffirms its commitment to good governance and stability in Africa

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso |Marlon Bernardino

IBA reaffirms its commitment to good governance and stability in Africa PhilBoxing.comLausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has issued a formal statement addressing recent developments involving the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), following the public comments and actions of Mr. Berhanu, a member of the IBA Board of Directors. On 3 April 2025, the IBA Board unanimously invoked Article 14.5 of its Constitution to establish a Normalisation Committee for the AFBC.
Puncher from the Past Mimoun Ben Ali

1 week ago | boxeomundial.com | Eric Armit

Name: (Ben Ali Hamed Mimun) Mimoun Ben AliBorn: 7 July 1938 Farkhana, MoroccoCareer: 1955 to 1969Record: 101 fights, 72 wins (17 by KO/TKO) 20 losses (2 by KO/TKO) 9 draws.
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 16 JUNE 2025

1 week ago | philboxing.com | Eric Armit |Maloney L. Samaco |Teodoro Medina Reynoso |Marlon Bernardino

THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 16 JUNE 2025PhilBoxing.comHIGHLIGHTS -Richardson Hitchins stops George Kambosos in eight rounds in IBF super lightweight title defence and there are wins for Andy Cruz and Teremoana Teremoana -Nonito Donaire returns to the ring and collects the WBA interim bantamweight title with a technical decision over Andres Campos -Former amateur stars Cubans Lazaro Alvarez and Erislandy Alvarez and German Hamsat Shadalov win in Buenos Aires.
The Past Week In Action 16 June 2025

1 week ago | boxeomundial.com | Eric Armit

Did you miss any of the heart-pounding action in the world of boxing this week? Fear not, as Eric Armit has got you covered with ‘The Past Week in Action’! Prepare to be thrilled as we dive into a comprehensive review of all the major cards from the past week, bringing you up to speed on every knockout, upset, and champion’s triumph in the ring.
Puncher from the Past: Takao Sakurai

2 weeks ago | boxeomundial.com | Eric Armit

Home» Boxing» Puncher from the Past: Takao Sakurai Name: TAKAO SAKURAIBorn: Sawara, Japan 25 September 1941Died: Died Tokyo, Japan 10 January 2012Career: 1965 to 1970Record: 32 fights, 30 wins (4 by KO/TKO), 2 losses (1 by KO/TKO). Division BantamweightStance: SouthpawTitles: OPBF bantamweight championMajor ContestsScored wins over: Toyoharu Mizuta (twice), Pat Gonzalez.

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