Round By Round - All Boxing

13/08/2024

"Support [in Philippine sports] cannot be selective, support cannot be conditional, and support cannot be seasonal."

- Combat sports analyst and Round By Round host Nissi Icasiano

28/07/2024

Manny Pacquiao settled for an anticlimactic draw in a tough exhibition boxing match against Rukiya Anpo at Super Rizin 3 tonight.

JUST IN: Manny Pacquiao's exhibition boxing bout against Rukiya Anpo ended in a draw at Super Rizin 3 tonight.

It's worth noting that the Japanese kickboxer put forth a commendable performance against the Filipino boxing icon for three rounds, throwing and landing big punches.

FULL REPORT: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/rukiya-anpo-batters-manny-pacquiao-in-exhibition-that-ends-in-draw/308237

28/07/2024

Manny Pacquiao figured in a competitive exhibition bout against Rukiya Anpo at Super Rizin 3 tonight.

Manny Pacquiao found himself unexpectedly challenged by Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in a thrilling exhibition match. Their three-round boxing bout served as the co-main event of Super Rizin 3, held at the iconic Super Saitama Arena in Japan on Sunday. Anpo, standing 6 feet tall, effectively utili...

28/07/2024

All hail to the new Filipino Boxing World Champion! And his name is Pedro Taduran. 🇵🇭 🥊 👑

In a dramatic and unexpected turn of events, Pedro Taduran captured his second world title with a surprise ninth-round victory over Ginjiro Shigeoka. The Filipino boxer’s upset victory to reclaim the IBF minimumweight championship transpired at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena in Otsu City, Japan on Sunda...

28/07/2024

WATCH: Pedro Taduran has captured his second world title with a surprise ninth-round victory over Ginjiro Shigeoka.

28/07/2024

LOOK: Rizin Fighting Federation has released the punch stats from tonight's exhibition boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Rukiya Anpo.

Rizin Fighting Federation has released the punch stats from tonight's exhibition boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Rukiya Anpo at Super Rizin 3.

READ THE BOUT RECAP HERE: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/rukiya-anpo-batters-manny-pacquiao-in-exhibition-that-ends-in-draw/308237

20/07/2024

Thank you for the great memories and contributions to Philippine sports, Chino Trinidad, Sports Authority PH.

Farewell, our good friend. 🙏

"𝙆𝙪𝙮𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝. 𝙃𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧; 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝."

Chino Trinidad (1967 - 2024)

READ THE FULL COLUMN HERE: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/the-hit-list-saying-thank-you-isnt-enough-kuya-chino/307256

15/07/2024

Nissi Icasiano pens a heartfelt tribute to the late Chino Trinidad, Sports Authority PH.

If you follow Philippine sports or even just come across it occasionally, chances are you’ve heard of Chino Trinidad – his face, his voice, his impact. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. He poured his heart into Philippine sports. Chino Trinidad – whom I affectionately call Kuya Chino – was a ra...

11/07/2024

POLL: Should two of the most renowned combat sports athletes in the Philippines collide in a boxing match?

[ICYMI] Exhibition boxing matches have hogged the spotlight as of late, and Eduard "The Landslide" Folayang isn’t afraid to hop on the hype train if it means facing off against a fellow Filipino sports hero.

READ FULL REPORT HERE: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/eduard-folayang-interested-to-figure-in-boxing-match-vs-manny-pacquiao/306939

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10/07/2024

Filipino icon vs. Filipino icon. 👑

Do you think it's possible for it to happen? 🤔

Exhibition boxing matches have hogged the spotlight as of late, and Eduard Folayang isn’t afraid to hop on the hype train if it means facing off against a fellow Filipino sports hero. The former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion has expressed his willingness to lace up a pair of boxing gloves opp...

22/06/2024

A frightening scene occurred in the first round of a new-style team boxing promotion called "Team Combat League" in Long Beach, California, when Tramaine Williams collapsed mid-fight after appearing to suffer a seizure.

22/04/2024

Happy birthday to one of the hosts of Round By Round - All Boxing, Mr. Nissi Icasiano!

Enjoy your special day.

Happy Birthday to the ONE and ONLY, Nissi Icasiano!

Keep doing God's work. Cheers, mate.

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25/03/2024

"I once dreamed of the life I’m living now, and Bill played an instrumental role in making that dream a reality."

- Nissi Icasiano on Bill Velasco

Get well soon, Boss Bill!

I’ve always had a slight aversion to adopting a first-person voice in my articles. Yet, for this particular piece, I found it fitting to make an exception. Although this marks my debut column for Tiebreaker Times, it carries a deeper significance. It’s a tribute to someone who has profoundly inf...

21/03/2024

We're behind you, Bill. Get well soon!

We humbly appeal to your generous hearts as our beloved friend, Bill Velasco, receives medical treatment in the ICU of Manila Doctors Hospital. As colleagues and friends from the media industry, we unite in seeking your prayers and financial support during this challenging time. Regrettably, the circumstances are not in our favor presently.

Nevertheless, we hold steadfast in the belief in the efficacy of prayer, and with your assistance, we are confident that Bill will soon recover and resume his passion for broadcasting and journalism.

19/03/2024

Sending our prayers to one of the main hosts of Round By Round - All Boxing, Mr. Bill Velsaco!

Need your prayers for my good friend and mentor, Bill Velasco. 🙏

18/02/2024

Per the International Olympic Committee, Manny Pacquiao will not be able to join the Paris Olympics because of his age. The Philippine Olympic Committee announced this development today.

BREAKING: Manny Pacquiao's request to participate in has been denied by the International Olympic Committee due to him being five years beyond the age limit.

02/02/2024

ONE Championship is back to promoting boxing.

The Asian martial arts organization will hold a 147-pound bout at ONE 166 in Qatar on March 1, pitting Algerian kickboxer Mehdi Zatout against Arab pugilist Zuhayr Al-Qahtani.

ONE Championship has just announced that its very first event in Qatar on March 1st—ONE 166—will feature a 147-pound boxing match pitting Algerian kickboxer Mehdi Zatout against Arab pugilist Zuhayr Al-Qahtani.

05/01/2024

Round By Round host and combat sports analyst Nissi Icasiano shares his thoughts on the proposed rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. 🥊

01/01/2024

Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch under RIZIN Fighting Federation in 2024?

29/12/2023

Boxing referee Kenny Bayless has officially announced his retirement on Facebook.

Kenny Bayless, one of the most respected referees in the sport of boxing, has officially announced his retirement through his Facebook account.

📸: Kenny Bayless, Referee

26/12/2023

Naoya Inoue stopped Filipino boxer Marlon Tapales in the 10th round to become the undisputed super bantamweight champion.

STILL UNDEFEATED! AND NOW THE UNDISPUTED SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION!

Naoya Inoue unifies all four world titles at 122 pounds by knocking out Marlon Tapales in the 10th round.

📸: Kyodo News

25/12/2023

Congratulations to one of the show's hosts, Mr. Nissi Icasiano! 👏

Without a shadow of a doubt, Nissi Icasiano provides the latest scoop and insider info of upcoming bouts and events on his personal page Nissi Icasiano.

No one is as hardworking and up-to-date, he is your go-to when it comes to combat sports in general, may it be boxing or MMA.

Photo: Nissi Icasiano

29/10/2023

WATCH: Francis Ngannou scores a knockdown against Tyson Fury in their boxing match.

28/10/2023

REAL RECOGNIZE REAL 🤝 🐐

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Manny Pacquiao in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

26/09/2023

Former world champion Drian Francisco trains Xiong Jing Nan for her match at ONE Fight Night 14.

25/09/2023

Another "Pacquiao" jas joined the world of professional boxing.

What are your thoughts on this latest development?

Eman Bacosa, reportedly Manny Pacquiao's illegitimate child, entered the world of professional boxing last Saturday, September 23. He made his debut on the undercard of "Blow By Blow," an event promoted by his father. His match against Jommel Cudiamat ended by split draw.

Bacosa, at the age of 19, stands tall at 5'10".

📸: Eman Bacosa

30/07/2023

Prophetic precision by our very own Round By Round - All Boxing host!

Combat sports analyst Nissi Icasiano's bold prediction of Terence Crawford's victory over Errol Spence Jr. comes to life as the Omaha, Nebraska native finished his rival in the second half of the bout, unifying all four world titles in the welterweight division to become the undisputed champion.

30/07/2023

CompuBox releases the punch stats in the WBC bantamweight title clash between Alexandro Santiago and Nonito Donaire.

CompuBox releases the punch stats in the WBC bantamweight title clash between Alexandro Santiago and Nonito Donaire.

Santiago defeated Donaire by way of unanimous decision.

30/07/2023

Heartbreak in Las Vegas for 🇵🇭

Nonito Donaire bows to Alexandro Santiago via unanimous decision for the vacant WBC bantamweight title.

JUST IN: Alexandro Santiago picks up a career-defining victory over Nonito Donaire by way of unanimous decision with the scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 116-112 to capture the vacant WBC bantamweight title.

📸: Premier Boxing Champions

26/07/2023

Combat sports analyst Nissi Icasiano shares his fearless forecast for the much-awaited clash between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford.