Philippine boxing news
Here are some recent Philippine boxing news:
Latest News
- August 2022: Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas successfully defended his IBF junior bantamweight title against Jonathan Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
- July 2022: Nonito Donaire Jr. announced his retirement from professional boxing after a 25-year career.
- June 2022: Filipino-American boxer Mark Magsayo won the WBC junior featherweight title by defeating Rey Vargas via split decision.
- May 2022: Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from professional boxing, citing his desire to focus on his political career.
Upcoming Fights
- August 2022: Jerwin Ancajas is set to face Fernando Diaz for the IBF junior bantamweight title.
- September 2022: Mark Magsayo is scheduled to defend his WBC junior featherweight title against Rey Vargas.
- October 2022: Nonito Donaire Jr. is rumored to be making a comeback, with a potential fight against a yet-to-be-named opponent.
Recent Results
- July 2022: Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial won the Olympic gold medal in the men's middleweight division at the Tokyo Olympics.
- June 2022: Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam won the Olympic bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Tokyo Olympics.
- May 2022: Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio won the Olympic bronze medal in the women's featherweight division at the Tokyo Olympics.
Notable Boxers
- Manny Pacquiao: A legendary Filipino boxer and eight-division world champion, known for his impressive record and exciting fights.
- Nonito Donaire Jr.: A Filipino-American boxer and four-division world champion, known for his aggressive fighting style and impressive victories.
- Jerwin Ancajas: A Filipino boxer and IBF junior bantamweight champion, known for his technical skills and defensive prowess.
- Mark Magsayo: A Filipino-American boxer and WBC junior featherweight champion, known for his aggressive fighting style and impressive victories.
Up-and-Coming Boxers
- Eumir Marcial: A Filipino boxer who won the Olympic gold medal in the men's middleweight division at the Tokyo Olympics, known for his powerful punching and aggressive fighting style.
- Carlo Paalam: A Filipino boxer who won the Olympic bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Tokyo Olympics, known for his quickness and technical skills.
- Nesthy Petecio: A Filipino boxer who won the Olympic bronze medal in the women's featherweight division at the Tokyo Olympics, known for her aggressive fighting style and impressive victories.