Paalam Edges Zhang, Locks In Medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
![Carlo Paalam advanced to the Asian Games 2026 men's 55kg semifinals after edging China's Jiamao Zhang by split decision. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design879-400x200.png)
Carlo Paalam edged China’s Jiamao Zhang by split decision to reach the men’s 55kg semifinals and secure an Asian Games medal.
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Petecio Stops Foe Cold, Storms Into Asiad Quarterfinals
![Nesthy Petecio advanced to the women's 60kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with an RSC victory over Jordan's Mays Alreem Abukhadijah. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design847-400x200.png)
Nesthy Petecio scored two knockdowns before stopping Jordan’s Mays Alreem Abukhadijah to reach the Asian Games women’s 60kg quarterfinals.
Paalam Storms Back From Injury, Wins Split Decision Thriller
![Carlo Paalam marked his return from a lengthy injury layoff with a 3-0 win at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design845-400x200.png)
Carlo Paalam returned from a year-long injury layoff with a 3-0 win over India’s Jadumani Mandengbam at the Asian Games.
Ogayre Survives Standing Eight-Count to Stun Mongolia
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Junmilardo Ogayre survived a standing eight-count to beat Mongolia’s Gantumur Lundaa, 3-2, in the Asian Games men’s 60kg boxing division.
Marcial Lands 54 Punches, Stops Huerta, Then Bows Out of Asiad
![Eumir Marcial's latest professional victory came just days before the start of his scheduled 2026 Asian Games campaign. [photo: Jhay Otamias]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design769-400x200.png)
Eumir Marcial withdrew from the 2026 Asian Games hours after stopping Omar Huerta in the third round in San Diego.
Guardian of Boxing History
Boxing journalist and historian Ralph Oates has spent decades documenting the sport’s heritage, combining his experience as a former amateur boxer with a deep commitment to preserving boxing history.
Carlo Paalam, PH boxing team strike gold four times in Europe
![Members of the Philippine Boxing Team during their European tournament campaign. [ABAP photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coaches-boxers-in-Belgrade-400x200.jpeg)
Carlo Paalam, Clark Vicera, and Riza Pasuit powered the Philippine Boxing Team to four gold medals during a dominant campaign in Serbia and the Netherlands.
Amazon Music Shadowban Case Exposes Systemic Suppression
A federal lawsuit involving producer Marc Mysterio and digital music platforms could challenge how independent artists are surfaced, monetized, and allegedly suppressed in the streaming era.
Muhammad Ali broken jaw in 1973 loss to Ken Norton highlights grit behind boxing legend’s legacy
A rare 1973 photo captures Muhammad Ali recovering in a hospital after suffering a broken jaw in his bout against Ken Norton, revealing the champion’s resilience during one of his toughest moments.
Manny Pacquiao donates memorabilia to Philippine Sports Museum
![Manny Pacquiao hands over his fight trunks to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Philippine Sports Museum. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC00352-400x200.jpg)
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao formally handed over select memorabilia to the Philippine Sports Museum, cementing his legacy and inspiring future Filipino athletes.