Rappler's latest stories on IBF
Taduran retains world title with draw vs Mexican
Pedro Taduran settles for a majority draw with Daniel Valladares to keep his IBF mini flyweight belt
Ancajas retains world crown by 6th round TKO in Mexico
Jerwin Ancajas defends his IBF super flyweight title for the eighth time with a stoppage win over Miguel Gonzalez
Tapales taking taller Japanese foe seriously
Marlon Tapales promises to be careful when he fights Japan's Ryosuke Iwasa, who has a 3-inch height advantage over him
Ancajas stakes crown vs Gonzalez in Mexico
After a postponement a month ago, the Filipino champ finally defends his IBF super flyweight against Chilean Miguel Gonzalez
Golovkin survives scare to regain IBF title
'It's a bad day for me but a huge experience,' says Gennady Golovkin after defeating Sergiy Derevyanchenko to reclaim the IBF middleweight belt
Canelo loses IBF belt after title defense deal collapses
Middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez has been forced to relinquish his IBF belt after negotiations with Sergiy Derevyanchenko fell through
Ancajas to weigh at least 128 on fight vs Funai
The Filipino boxer breezes through the scales in the official weigh-in for the seventh title defense of his IBF super flyweight crown
Out late, Jerwin Ancajas still hits training early
After getting honored as one of the country’s top boxers, Jerwin Ancajas quickly gets back to training for his seventh defense of the IBF super flyweight crown
Filipino boxer Mark Barriga falls short of world title
The former Olympian fails to snatch the IBF minimumweight crown after absorbing a split decision loss to Mexican-American Carlos Licona
Barriga switches stance in world crown collision vs Licona
Undefeated Filipino fighter Mark Barriga looks to exploit his hand speed and ring smarts against Mexican-American Carlos Licona for the IBF minimumweight crown
Lighter Barriga set to put pressure on Licona
Now at 107 pounds, Filipino fighter Mark Barriga expects to get his rhythm early against Mexican-American Carlos Licona in their Los Angeles bout this weekend
Barriga leaves for Los Angeles in quest of world crown
A leaner Mark Barriga hopes to showcase his stronger punching power and ring smarts against fellow unbeaten fighter Carlos Licona
Barriga hones up offense skills for world title fight vs Licona
Chief trainer Joven Jimenez says Mark Anthony Barriga is peaking in time for his December 1 bout versus Mexican-American Carlos Licona
PH boxer Randy Petalcorin soldiers on after Alvarado loss
Randy Petalcorin fails to clinch the IBF light flyweight title over Felix Alvarado
Filipino Randy Petalcorin KOed by Nicaraguan in world title fight
The home bet succumbs to Felix Alvarado in their bout for the International Boxing Federation light flyweight belt
KO artists Petalcorin, Alvarado collide for world title
Filipino Randy Petalcorin and Nicaraguan Felix Alvarado clash for the vacant IBF light flyweight crown
Barriga peaking for world title battle against Licona
This early, Mark Barriga feels ready to take on Mexican-American Carlos Licona for the IBF minimumweight crown on December 1
Ancajas starts training for Rungvisai title fight
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas wastes no time preparing for a potential unification title bout versus Thai Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Mark Barriga gears up for world title bout in Los Angeles
The former amateur standout starts his intense training for the IBF minimumweight title fight against Mexican-American Carlos Licona
Beterbiev knocks out Johnson to keep light heavyweight crown
Russia's Artur Beterbiev keeps his perfect record with 13 knockout wins in as many professional fights
Ancajas says Barrios his toughest opponent
After settling for a split draw, Jerwin Ancajas credits his Mexican foe's camp for dissecting his style
Draw verdict disappoints Jerwin Ancajas
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas admits to feeling low after failing to deliver a rousing victory against Mexican challenger Alejandro Santiago Barrios
Ancajas gets tested to the hilt, barely keeps crown
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas admits that Mexican underdog Alejandro Santiago Barrios gave him a tough challenge
Jerwin Ancajas retains IBF belt via split draw
The Filipino boxing champion sees his 17-fight winning streak snapped as he absorbs his second draw in his professional career
Trainer Jimenez tells Ancajas to attack with caution
Expect a more explosive performance from Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas, says trainer Joven Jimenez
Ancajas all set for 6th title defense
Jerwin Ancajas holds advantage but the Filipino champion thinks Mexican foe Alejandro Santiago Barrios may look better than his record
HIGHLIGHTS: Jerwin Ancajas vs Alejandro Santiago Barrios fight
Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas puts his IBF super flyweight title on the line for the sixth time
Ancajas makes weight ahead of Barrios fight
Expect a more aggressive and explosive Jerwin Ancajas when the Filipino champion defends his super flyweight crown against Alejandro Santiago Barrios
Barrios ready to snatch Ancajas' title
Mexican Alejandro Santiago Barrios thinks he's done enough to wrest the IBF super flyweight crown from Filipino fighter Jerwin Ancajas
No weight issues for Jerwin Ancajas before Barrios fight
The Filipino champion is right where he wants to weigh
Jerwin Ancajas skips break, keeps training for title fight
Filipino champ Ancajas defends his IBF super flyweight title Saturday against Mexican Alejandro Santiago Barrios
Ancajas sweats it out for Barrios title fight
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas says no way is he taking Mexican Alejandro Santiago Barrios lightly
Heavyweight champion Joshua stops Povetkin
Britain's Anthony Joshua knocks out Alexander Povetkin to retain his world heavyweight titles
Jerwin Ancajas ripped, ready at 120 lbs
Unable to dazzle in his last fight, the Filipino boxer aims to leave a lasting impression on his third straight title defense in the United States
Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas leaves for U.S. for title defense
The Filipino IBF junior bantamweight champion will fight Alejandro Santiago of Mexico on September 30 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California
Ancajas trains despite rains, winds
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas looks all ready to defend his IBF junior bantamweight crown against Mexican Alejandro Santiago Barrios
Ancajas nears top shape in title defense vs Barrios
The Filipino boxing star wants to leave a mark in his third appearance in the US
Jerwin Ancajas to face Mexican Santiago in September
The rising Filipino ring star puts his IBF super flyweight title on the line for the 6th time
Garcia overpowers Easter to unify lightweight titles
American boxer Mikey Garcia keeps his WBC title and grabs Robert Easter's IBF belt via a unanimous decision victory
Doping is worse than losing, says Anthony Joshua
World heavyweight champion says: 'I would rather take a loss than be done for doping'
Spence keeps title with quick KO of Ocampo
The American boxer decks Mexican challenger Carlos Ocampo right in the first round
HIGHLIGHTS: Jerwin Ancajas vs Jonas Sultan fight for IBF world title
Follow live updates of the Jerwin Ancajas vs Jonas Sultan IBF super flyweight title fight on Saturday, May 26 at 9:30 pm ET (Sunday, May 27, 9:30 am Philippine time) in Fresno, California
LOOK: Jerwin Ancajas gears up for first all-Filipino world title bout in 93 years
The Filipino champion puts his IBF super flyweight title on the line for the 5th time against compatriot Jonas Sultan
Paras falls prey to Japanese champ in world title bout
The 19-year-old Filipino scores a knockdown but fails to finish the job as Hiroto Kyoguchi defends his IBF minimumweight belt
On Mother's Day, Mark Barriga dismantles his foe for ailing mama
The 24-year-old's mother last watched her son fight back when he was still an amateur representing the Philippines in the 2012 London Olympics
Barriga to challenge for IBF title after UD win over Colombian
The London Olympian keeps his record spotless with 9 wins
Ancajas has mixed feelings in bout vs compatriot Sultan: 'Paano ka magsasaya?'
The two fighters make history as they face in the first all-Filipino world title bout since 1925
Barriga on bout vs veteran foe: 'Hindi lahat ng nakalaban niya, kagaya ko'
A win over Gabriel Mendoza would put the Filipino boxer next in line to contend for the IBF world minimumweight title
Ancajas feels pressure in facing fellow Filipino Sultan on May 26
Critics deem the fight to be 'not as exciting' just because it's a Pinoy vs Pinoy bout
Ex-champ Tyson Fury to make boxing comeback in June
'I can't wait to get in there and prove I am the best, even after all this time out,' says Fury
