Italy’s Joseph Lasiri earns 1st ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Japan, ends Hiroki Akimoto’s undefeated record

Representing Italy, Joseph "The Hurricane" Lasiri, 27, was one of the winners at "ONE: A New Era." It marked his first victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. "ONE: A New Era" featured 11 MMA bouts and four ONE Super Series matches, which include two kickboxing contests and two Muay Thai contests. In … Continue reading Italy’s Joseph Lasiri earns 1st ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Japan, ends Hiroki Akimoto’s undefeated record

Philippines’ Samuel Salva to face IBF Minimumweight Champ DeeJay Kriel of South Africa

Samuel “Silent Assassin” Salva, 21, of the Philippines was one of the winners at "Rising Stars." The victory earned him a chance to face reigning International Boxing Federation World Minimumweight Champion DeeJay Kriel, 23, of South Africa. Featuring 11 professional boxing bouts, “Rising Stars” took place at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines … Continue reading Philippines’ Samuel Salva to face IBF Minimumweight Champ DeeJay Kriel of South Africa

Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmariñas to face IBF Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel Rodriguez or Naoya Inoue

Michael “Gloves on Fire” Dasmariñas, 26, of the Philippines won the International Boxing Federation Bantamweight Championship title eliminator bout, which was the main event of "Rising Stars." This earned him a chance to face reigning IBF World Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel "El Sensacional" Rodriguez, 26, of Puerto Rico. Featuring 11 professional boxing bouts, “Rising Stars” took place … Continue reading Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmariñas to face IBF Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel Rodriguez or Naoya Inoue

Manny Pacquiao, Metta World Peace watch MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s ‘Rising Stars’ at Resorts World Manila

On March 23, 2019, MP Promotions and Ringstar Asia held their first co-promoted boxing event titled "Rising Stars" at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Among the special guests during the boxing event were Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, Sr., 40, and Metta World Peace, 39, who was formerly known as Ron Artest. MP … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao, Metta World Peace watch MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s ‘Rising Stars’ at Resorts World Manila

MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s ‘Rising Stars’ results: Michael Dasmarinas vs Kenny Demecillo, Rene Mark Cuarto vs Samuel Salva

Title: "Rising Stars" Venue: Resorts World Manila, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: March 23, 2019 Commission: Philippine Games and Amusement Board Promoters: Manny Pacquiao (MP Promotions), Scott Patrick Farrell (Ringstar Asia), Jim Claude Manangquil (Sanman Promotions) Matchmakers: Art Monis, Sean Gibbons UNDERCARD 1. Luis Borje (Philippines) vs Alimar Altarejos (Philippines) DIVISION: Junior Bantamweight WINNER: … Continue reading MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s ‘Rising Stars’ results: Michael Dasmarinas vs Kenny Demecillo, Rene Mark Cuarto vs Samuel Salva

Full fight card of MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmarinas vs Kenny Demecillo event in Manila, Philippines

Title: Michael Dasmarinas vs Kenny Demecillo Venue: Resorts World Manila, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: March 23, 2019 Commission: Philippine Games and Amusement Board Promoters: Manny Pacquiao (MP Promotions), Scott Patrick Farrell (Ringstar Asia), Jim Claude Manangquil (Sanman Promotions) Matchmakers: Art Monis, Sean Gibbons UNDERCARD Junior bantamweight: Luis Borje (Philippines) vs Alimar Altarejos (Philippines) … Continue reading Full fight card of MP Promotions, Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmarinas vs Kenny Demecillo event in Manila, Philippines

Manny Pacquiao loves Scott Patrick Farrell’s Ringstar Asia vision

As a promoter, Manny Pacquiao is stepping up his game as he partners with Ringstar Asia, which was founded by Scott Patrick Farrell. The first co-promoted fight of eight-division world boxing champion's MP Promotions with the Singapore-based boxing promotion will be held on March 23, 2019 at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao loves Scott Patrick Farrell’s Ringstar Asia vision

Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines

  The foundations in most traditional schools of boxing state that speed beats power and precision, pace and volume beat brute strength. This is where Rolando Gabriel "Dy" Incredible" Dy of the Philippines comes from and that is what he learned from his father, Rolando Navarrete. If you are really into boxing or was born … Continue reading Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines

Brave CF founder His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to fight for 100 boxing rounds for charity

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa is set to make his return to the ring. On February 15, 2019, the Bahraini prince who founded mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation took to Instagram to announce that he is fighting for 100 boxing rounds with all the earnings coming from the challenge being … Continue reading Brave CF founder His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to fight for 100 boxing rounds for charity

Undefeated Pakistani boxer Furqan Cheema to make pro MMA debut at ‘Combat Challenge 23’ in Yorkshire, England

Pakistani boxer and mixed martial artist Furqan “The Lion” Cheema, 28, will make his professional MMA debut at “Combat Challenge 23.” It will take place at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, Yorkshire, England on March 16, 2019. At “Combat Challenge 23,” Cheema will face Daniel "DanDan" Hunter of the United Kingdom in the welterweight … Continue reading Undefeated Pakistani boxer Furqan Cheema to make pro MMA debut at ‘Combat Challenge 23’ in Yorkshire, England