Casimero vs Martin Courtesy of Ring Magazine


Carl Jammes Martin’s breakthrough has brought renewed Casimero talk and closer scrutiny of the Picasso decision. Pacquiao’s return plans, a changing minimumweight title picture and the debate over Canelo’s performance complete today’s revised edition.

1. Martin versus Casimero is a talking point, not an announced fight

Unconfirmed matchup: Carl Jammes Martin against John Riel Casimero is back in the conversation. SportsTalkPH’s November 2 upload attributes renewed challenge talk to Jason Casimero and describes a matchup graphic it says came from The Ring. Those are leads to investigate; neither establishes a fight agreement.

No promoter announcement, date or signed deal was verified for this edition. The interest predates Martin’s Picasso win: Joaquin Henson reported Martin’s willingness to face Casimero in July. His next weight also matters, as our October 30 report on Martin’s featherweight experiment explained. A matchup becomes concrete when the camps settle the terms, weight and timing.



2. Chávez’s criticism needs its full Picasso context

SportsTalkPH’s latest upload revisits Julio César Chávez Sr.’s reaction to Martin’s victory, but the original Spanish report gives the criticism a clearer target. TV Azteca’s October 31 account says Chávez believed Martin had not done enough to win, while directing his frustration at Picasso for failing to throw enough punches and impose himself.

That is a critical assessment of both performances, with particular anger toward Picasso. It is not evidence that the official result has been overturned. The WBC records Martin as its Silver featherweight winner. The fresh development is the renewed discussion; Chávez’s remarks came on fight night.

3. Pacquiao’s Cardiff option runs into Hearn’s firm answer

Manny Pacquiao is not on the December 11 Fury versus Joshua card, according to Eddie Hearn. In the original iFL TV interview, Hearn says: “I know that Pacquiao’s not on the card.” He then discusses finding Joe Cordina a major assignment, including Cordina’s interest in Abdullah Mason.

That changes the outlook from our earlier report on Cordina accepting proposed Pacquiao terms. One side agreeing never completed the deal. Hearn’s statement closes off that card in his account; it does not announce Pacquiao’s next opponent or prove he cannot fight elsewhere before year’s end.

Watch on YouTube: Eddie Hearn discusses Pacquiao and Cordina from approximately 28:05. Credit: iFL TV.

4. Collazo’s WBO exit brings Filipino contenders into focus

Oscar Collazo has relinquished the WBO minimumweight championship, ending the planned purse bid against Ryusei Matsumoto. The WBO announcement says interim champion Matsumoto will be elevated, subject to the corresponding official ruling. Teiken’s November 3 update reproduces Collazo’s team explaining its ambition to pursue titles in multiple divisions.

The Philippine connection is immediate: BoxingScene identifies Vic Saludar and Melvin Jerusalem as Matsumoto’s top two contenders. Neither has been announced as his next challenger. Rankings create a route worth following; a defense order and signed agreement establish who actually gets the opportunity.

5. Canelo’s win leaves room for a sharper performance debate

FightHype’s November 2 Boxing Prime Time discussion raises a useful distinction: how much of Canelo Alvarez’s success came from his timing, and how much from Christian Mbilli’s approach? Boxer Brian Mendoza argued that Mbilli’s more measured boxing allowed Canelo to settle into the contest.

Hearn offered a different emphasis in his iFL TV interview, crediting Canelo’s counters and distance control for making pressure difficult. These are attributed interpretations, not proof of Mbilli’s mindset. Powcast’s reading: evaluate the actions and adjustments before treating one victory as proof that every question about Canelo has disappeared.

Upcoming Fights: Philippine Time

Broadcast starts are separate from individual ring walks.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  • Erson Trinidad vs. Masataka Taniguchi
    Time: 5 PM U-NEXT broadcast start; individual bout time to be confirmed.
    Stakes: Non title light flyweight bout, eight rounds.
    Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

  • Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson
    Time: 3 AM listed DAZN broadcast start; main event ring walk to be confirmed.
    Stakes: Vacant WBC light heavyweight championship.
    Location: AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Thursday, November 26, 2026

  • Miel Fajardo vs. Masamichi Yabuki
    Time: 2:30 PM scheduled Lemino broadcast start; title bout ring walk to be announced.
    Stakes: Yabuki’s IBF flyweight championship.
    Location: EBARA WAVE Arena Ota, Tokyo, Japan.

Martin has earned a stronger platform; the next step is turning attention into a clear career plan. An agreed opponent, contracted weight and official announcement will say more about that direction than the loudest poster.