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Coin Geek
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Coin Geek
Crypto Fight Night brings blockchain to the boxing ring
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Blockchain and combat sports aren't an obvious pairing — but at Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® , they proved to be a knockout combination. title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""> The high-energy event, held as part of Philippine Blockchain Week 2025, pulled in not just fight fans, but an audience of Web3 developers, founders, venture capitalists (VCs), and enthusiasts eager to experience a different kind of industry gathering. Far from the typical drinks-and-deals networking scene, Crypto Fight Night fused the raw intensity of amateur boxing with the fast-paced energy of the blockchain community. The result? An unconventional but effective environment for building connections—and curiosity. 'I'm surprised because this is the first time that a crypto company held a boxing event,' said three-time world champion boxer John Riel Casimero, who was ringside to show support. 'As a three-time world champion, I just want to show my support to the blockchain community and to all the athletes fighting here tonight.' Claire Celdran exclusive interview with Crypto Fight Night's special guests: former three-division world champion John Riel Casimero and the first Filipina MMA world champion Denice Zamboanga. Hear their thoughts about the event coming soon on Casimero wasn't the only sports figure intrigued by the event's potential. MMA fighter Denice Zamboanga sees the crossover as an opportunity to raise awareness for both industries. 'A lot of people don't know much about combat sports, so this technology, this event, will help us to know more about the combat sports,' she said. 'Also, from the side of the technology, we can also know more about the blockchain and technologies.' For organizers, that intersection—between adrenaline-fueled spectacle and real-world conversations—was intentional. 'We want to create an event that is exciting for people to go to,' explained Jason Dominique, CEO of ONCHAIN®, the Web3 infrastructure company behind the event. 'And then on the side of that, in between the fights, it's an opportunity for people to connect, share experiences, and possibly do deals with people they didn't think they could meet.' According to Dominique, the goal is to evolve beyond the repetitive, transactional nature of typical blockchain conferences. 'Doing the fight night falls back into providing more than just networking opportunities,' he added. 'It's really trying to create entertainment and bring people together—more than just, you know, come for the drinks and the food, which I think can become quite redundant.' While the punches may have been the headline act, the bigger story lies in how events like these reshape Web3 community building, turn casual spectators into curious stakeholders, and spark conversations that extend well beyond the ring. If Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® is any indication, the future of Web3 gatherings may look less like boardrooms and more like boxing rings. Watch | Philippine Blockchain Week 2025: Web3 innovation goes from hype to use case
South China Morning Post
24-06-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Zamboanga must beat me to be a real champion, Ham Seo-hee says
Ham Seo-hee has thrown down the gauntlet to ONE atomweight MMA champion Denice Zamboanga, insisting the Filipina must beat her to be considered the true champion. The 38-year-old South Korean has not fought since her loss to Stamp Fairtex for the vacant title in September 2022. Stamp was forced to vacate the belt this year through injury, with Zamboanga elevated from interim to full champion – despite losing twice to Ham. 'Until she beats me, she will never be considered the real champion – that's my personal opinion,' Ham told the Post. The veteran, who has claimed world titles in Road FC, Japan's Rizin and Jewels promotions as well as having competed in the UFC, remains hugely popular in Japan and would be a natural fit for November's ONE 173 card in Tokyo. But so far, her name is missing from the line-up. Denice Zamboanga was named MMA atomweight champion despite losing twice to Ham Seo-hee. Photo: ONE Championship 'I've been asking for a fight after I recovered from my last fight. Other fighters have been fighting but I haven't gotten an opportunity yet. Do they think I'm too old to fight now?' she said.
Coin Geek
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Coin Geek
Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® ignites the ring at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® ignites the ring at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the most thrilling experiences at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 (PBW) is set to explode on June 10! Crypto Fight Night and ONCHAIN® team up for a high-energy fusion of live boxing and Web3 culture that all true boxing fans wouldn't want to miss. Held at Hall 4 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, this event is where fighters, blockchain innovators, and digital pioneers collide. Crypto Fight Night, ONCHAIN®, and PBW 2025 come together to spotlight the fearless spirit of the decentralized world—with physical grit in the ring and entrepreneurial fire in the crowd. 'Crypto Fight Night is where the boldest in Web3 step into the ring to claim their legacy,' said Rahul Suri, Co-founder of CFN. 'In collaboration with ONCHAIN® and as the headline event at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025, this is more than a spectacle—it's a showcase of power, ambition, and the unstoppable force of community. This isn't just a fight night, it's a movement.' What to expect John Riel Casimero – Photo provided by ONCHAIN® Denice Zamboanga – Photo from Instagram Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® delivers an unforgettable evening where physical power meets digital innovation. Guests can expect professionally staged live boxing matches featuring rising amateur talent, electrifying appearances by 3× World Champion John Riel Casimero and fellow champion Denice Zamboanga, and a one-of-a-kind networking environment brimming with founders, investors, creators, and Web3 leaders. All of this unfolds in an immersive fight night atmosphere—complete with high-energy lighting, crowd intensity, and music that amplifies every moment. It's not just an event—it's a full-sensory experience where the communities of PBW, ONCHAIN®, and Crypto Fight Night come together in force. 'Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN®️—presented by ONCHAIN®️ Ramp—fuses the pulse of live sport with Web3's creative energy,' said Jason Dominique, CEO and co-founder of ONCHAIN®️ Labs. 'Our goal is to back builders, celebrate their communities, and prove that acquiring on-chain digital assets can feel as effortless as taking a seat ringside.' We're beyond thrilled to partner with Crypto Fight Night Onchain in staging this landmark event at Philippine Blockchain Week! With CFN aligning with the most prestigious blockchain conferences globally, the partnership truly highlights our growth and influence in the space. — Janelle Barretto, President and Co-Founder of Philippine Blockchain Week How to attend Crypto Fight Night, presented by ONCHAIN®, is an official marquee event of PBW 2025 open to registered attendees. Register here for the event PBW Tickets–Quantum Pass (VIP), Cipher Pass (General Admission), and Block Pass (Expo Access) would grant you entry to Onchain with VIP Holders getting priority seating. Note: No additional ticket is required. Existing PBW 2025 ticket holders can enter for FREE. Visit for more information on PBW Tickets. Event snapshot: What: Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® at PBW 2025When: June 10, 2025Where: Hall 4, SMX Convention Center Manila Who: Registered Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 attendees only About the brands Photo provided by Crypto Fight Night Crypto Fight Night is a high-impact, global boxing event where the worlds of combat sports and cryptocurrency collide. Featuring influencers, pro fighters, and crypto personalities in the ring, CFN blends entertainment with Web3 culture to create viral moments, build community, and drive massive digital engagement. Photo provided by ONCHAIN® ONCHAIN® is a payments company building infrastructure to move everyday finance on-chain. Its flagship product, ONCHAIN® Ramp, enables token-based projects to list and sell digital assets directly to buyers worldwide—no exchanges, no custodians, no unnecessary steps. Built on the ONCHAIN® Payment Network (OPN), the platform has attracted over 300 early access signups from builders seeking a faster, simpler path to market. Philippine Blockchain Week is the country's flagship blockchain event, uniting global and local ecosystems in one platform to drive education, innovation, and inclusion through Web3. Now in its fourth spectacular year, PBW remains the Philippines' premier event where global visionaries converge to explore emerging trends, share insights, and drive meaningful collaborations that shape the future of blockchain. Partners and acknowledgements Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 is made possible in collaboration with Blockchain Council of the Philippines, PBW 2025 Co-Hosts 9CAT Group of Thailand and our Gold Sponsors–OKX, ONCHAIN®, Political Pump. Silver Sponsors–DVCode, Maya, Venom. Bronze Sponsors–Celo Philippines, FZCO, XChain Foundation, Stray Shot, World Coin, and Lastly, we wanted to thank our Media Partners– Bitcoin Addict, Business World, CoinGeek, CignalPlay, CryptoNewsZ, CryptoniteUAE, Jinse Finance, Manila Bulletin, NameCoinNews, Newswatch Plus, The Philippine Star, TNC The New Channel, Times of Blockchain, Web3TV For media inquiries, collaborations, or to get your PBW tickets to gain free access to CFN ONCHAIN Fight Night, head to
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Stamp Fairtex vows to come back stronger after latest injury setback
Stamp Fairtex, one of the greatest female combat-sport athletes on the planet, is working hard to overcome a serious knee injury and return stronger than ever. Having reigned as a world champion in three different sports, the 27-year-old fighter has endured a tough spell of adversity in what has been a hard road back to full health. Stamp earlier this month suffered a setback while rehabbing her surgically repaired knee, which forced her to withdraw from her highly anticipated ONE women's atomweight MMA world championship unification bout against interim champion and former training partner, Denice Zamboanga. The fight was originally scheduled for August 1 at ONE 173 at Ball Arena in Denver. ONE Championship later announced that Stamp, who had been on an almost-two-year hiatus due to injury, would relinquish her title to allow Zamboanga to become the undisputed champion. The Denver event was rescheduled to June 26 next year. Stamp Fairtex (left) and Denice Zamboanga will now fight in June next year. Photo: ONE Championship Stamp told the Post that her rehabilitation had been long and challenging.
