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Eduardo Lamazón, known as ‘don Lama Lama Lamita’, has died at 70. The renowned boxing commentator and former executive secretary of the World Boxing Council left a posthumous message for family, friends, and audience. Boxing and sports journalism figures offered condolences.

1. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Junto Nakatani displayed no fear ahead of his title clash with Naoya 'Monster' Inoue. Both fighters made weight at an event attended by over 1,000 fans.

Jimuel Pacquiao, eldest son of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, aims to prove himself in his second professional fight against Darrick Gates at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Friday, April 3 (Saturday, April 4 Philippine time). His family, including father Manny, mother Jinkee, partner Carolina Pimentel, and four-month-old daughter Clara, are expected ringside.

2. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Manny Pacquiao clarified that his rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 is a real professional fight, not an exhibition as his opponent claimed. He made the statement shortly after arriving in Los Angeles from the Philippines. According to the contract, Mayweather's 50-0 record is at stake.

Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez interrupted his preparation for a title fight in 2018 to negotiate the release of his brother Víctor, kidnapped in Jalisco. The boxer paid a ransom after three days of tension, without reporting to authorities due to fears of police collusion. The story came to light years later in an interview.

6. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue stated on Friday that he must be at his destructive best for his showdown against Junto Nakatani on May 2 at the Tokyo Dome. Both fighters are unbeaten, and the long-anticipated bout is expected to generate huge interest in Japan and beyond.