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• Sam Noakes Confident of Defeating Abdullah Mason After Shakur Stevenson Sparring Session
Sam Noakes is confident of defeating Abdullah Mason on November 22nd after the sparring that he did → read article Sam Noakes Confident of Defeating Abdullah Mason After Shakur Stevenson Sparring Session @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Devin Haney vs Brian Norman *live* press conference | Benavidez v Yarde | Bam v Puma
It’s the official launch of Nov 22’s monster card in Riyadh for Ring IV featuring Devin Haney vs Brian Norman, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Fernando Daniel Martinez, David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde and Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes. #haneynorman #benavidezyarde #matchroomboxing Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content ➡️ https://bit.ly/MatchroomBoxingYouTube...2025
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• Riyadh Season: Ring IV | David Benavidez v Anthony Yarde, Abdullah Mason v Sam Noakes
Join us from New York for the launch press conference ahead of Ring IV in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 22nd at the ANB Arena. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive behind-the-scenes content – https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWarrenQueensberryPromotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frank_warren_official/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5vqsm8qJ02AgQ5MA1t T...2025
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• Floyd Schofield Exposes “Doctored” Sparring Video with Abdullah Mason: The Full Story
Floyd Schofield spoke out today about the leaked video of his sparring session with Abdullah Mason. He → read article Floyd Schofield Exposes “Doctored” Sparring Video with Abdullah Mason: The Full Story @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Benavidez vs Yarde turning into Riyadh Season supercard
Riyadh Season is building a solid supercard for the David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde light-heavyweight title fight this November. The WBC title bout will top another Saudi Arabia special, with Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes and Jesse’ Bam’ Rodriguez vs. Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez also lined up to feature. Rodriguez vs Martinez set, pending Cafu result… The post Ben...2025
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• “Bam” vs “Pumita” unification eyed for November

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Fernando “Pumita” Martinez are on a collision course if Rodriguez gets past Phumelela Cafu later this month Well, this is escalating quickly. After announcing David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde and Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes in quick succession, Turki Alalshikh revealed today that super flyweight titlists Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Fernando “Pumita” Martinez will also meet...2025
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• IBF officially upgrades Muratalla to lightweight champion

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Former interim titlist Raymond Muratalla will take up the retiring Vasiliy Lomachenko’s mantle With former titlist Vasiliy Lomachenko hanging up the gloves over the weekend, the IBF announced today that interim champion Raymond Muratalla “has officially been elevated” to full beltholder. Per the IBF, his first mandatory defense will pit him against the win...2025
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• Keyshawn Davis Main Event Fight Cancelled

A wild Friday in Norfolk, Virginia, that was meant to be a prelude to a Saturday night WBO lightweight title defence for unbeaten Champion Keyshawn Davis in his hometown quickly took a turn for the worse when Davis missed weight. Now, an even bigger story has emerged, the title fight is completely off. Davis, who was set to make the first defence of the championship won in February against contend...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more

Tank Davis went stunning draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images From Brooklyn to Belfast, boxing was dominated by officiating controversy this weekend, and Riyadh Season is setting up an enormous weekend in May. Controversy! Boxing fans are sick of it, boxing promoters can never get enough of it, and it remains inevitable in this disorganized sport that still maintains its...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 14 - 15

Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis, Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza, and Oscar Duarte headline the biggest shows of the boxing week! | Photo credit should read Pavlo_Bagmut / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis, Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza, and Oscar Duarte headline the biggest shows of the boxing week! Friday, Feb. 14 PPV/TrillerTV+(?), 7:30...2025
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"13 card, including Christian Mbilli, Reito Tsutsumi, and Abdullah Mason, who just recently scored another win this past weekend."

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"Jahi Tucker, Tiger Johnson, Jeremiah Milton, Abdullah Mason, Rohan Polanco, Emiliano Vargas, and Dante Benjamin Jr will be in action."

• “Bam” vs “Pumita” unification eyed for November
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more

Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 with Jaron Ennis’ exit, plus Fabio Wardley, Zurdo Ramirez, and more! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Daniel Dubois, 7/19 ... La...2025
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• Keyshawn Davis Main Event Fight Cancelled
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in

Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (7) Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni, ...2025
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• Floyd Schofield Sr. Dismisses Abdullah Mason’s Approach as a Mere Promotional Ploy Without Genuine Fight Interest
Floyd Schofield Jr. says he never received any money offer for a fight against lightweight contender Abdullah → read article Floyd Schofield Sr. Dismisses Abdullah Mason’s Approach as a Mere Promotional Ploy Without Genuine Fight Interest @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Top Rank Confirm Homecoming Title Defence for Keyshawn Davis

Keyshawn Davis vs Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) has been officially announced by Top Rank and will be the first WBO lightweight title defence for “The Businessman (13-0, 9 KOs).” It will also be a homecoming title defence for Davis, with the entire card taking place on Saturday, June 7, at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Top Rank has also unveiled some intriguing undercard appea...2025
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• Floyd Schofield Jr. Offered Abdullah Mason Fight, Father States $2.5 Million Demand Due to Turki Alalshikh’s Involvement
Floyd Schofield Sr. revealed today that his son Floyd Schofield Jr. (18-0, 12 KOs) has been offered ... continue Floyd Schofield Jr. Offered Abdullah Mason Fight, Father States $2.5 Million Demand Due to Turki Alalshikh’s Involvement @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• $2.5 Million or No Fight: Schofield Camp Accepts Abdullah Mason Bout Offer, Banking on Turki Alalshikh’s Backing or Jay Prince’s Funds
Floyd Schofield Sr. says his son, lightweight contender Schofield Jr., has been offered a fight against Abdullah → read article $2.5 Million or No Fight: Schofield Camp Accepts Abdullah Mason Bout Offer, Banking on Turki Alalshikh’s Backing or Jay Prince’s Funds @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Floyd Schofield Sr. Reveals Eye Watering Demand to Make Abdullah Mason Fight

Abdullah Mason vs Floyd Schofield is a fight that has been spoken about by many in the boxing world. These rumours resurfaced with Floyd Schofield Sr posting a video via his son’s Instagram account, revealing an offer had been made for his son to fight Mason. Abdullah Mason vs Floyd Schofield: Rumour Mill Intensifies Mason vs Schofield: Offer Made Via his son’s IG account, Schofield Sr...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Benavidez vs Yarde turning into Riyadh Season supercard
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• Mason breaks down Nakathila for fifth round TKO

Abdullah Mason scored a first half stoppage win as he looks towards a title shot. | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Abdullah Mason was a class above Jeremia Nakathila, who couldn’t keep up with his skill and athleticism. fAbdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KO) scored a stoppage win over Jeremia Nakathila (26-5, 21 KO) in ESPN’s lightweight main event tonight. Mason would use his speed and sharp p...2025
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• Mason vs Nakathila: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET

Abdullah Mason faces Jeremia Nakathila tonight on ESPN | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Abdullah Mason faces Jeremia Nakathila tonight on ESPN Abdullah Mason gets a chance at a late notice ESPN main event tonight, facing Jeremia Nakathila in a card-salvaging lightweight bout. The original main event was to see Keyshawn Davis defend the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos, but Davis ...2025
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• Keyshawn Davis vs Edwin De Los Santos: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Saturday, June 7 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Keyshawn Davis vs Edwin De Los Santos will headline a Top Rank Promotions card live on ESPN+. Davis will be defending the WBO lightweight world title he won emphatically against Denys Berinchyk. Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) enjoyed an impressive amateur career and has adapted well to the professional ranks, winning his world title in just his 13th bout. De...2025
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• Richard Torrez Jr. Taken the Distance by Guido Vianello, Wins via Unanimous Decision

Richard Torrez Jr. (13-0, 11 KOs) had to go the distance for the first time in his professional career, but was ultimately able to defeat Guido Vianello (13-3-1, 11 KOs) by unanimous decision. Scores were 98-91 (x2) and 97-92. With the victory, Torrez remains undefeated and on the path towards a world title shot. Prior to this clash, all of his fights had ended in either a stoppage or disqualifica...2025
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• Tim Tszyu vs Joey Spencer & More: Best Boxing Bets April 5–6

On Sunday, April 6, Tim Tszyu (24-2, 17 KOs) returns to action against Joey Spencer (19-1, 11 KOs) at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia. On April 5 in Las Vegas, Richard Torrez Jr (12-0, 11 KOs) vs Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs) will clash in a Top Rank main event. In Manchester, England, Joe Joyce will face Filip Hrgovic in a must-win heavyweight fight for both. Ahead of the...2025
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• Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Richard Torrez Jr vs Guido Vianello will headline a Top Rank Promotions card on April 5 at the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. The entire card will be shown live on ESPN+ for fight fans in the United States, while those in the UK can watch on Sky Sports. Torrez Jr (12-0, 11 KOs) will take on the biggest test in his career thus far, against dangerous Italian Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs). He was ...2025
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• Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Richard Torrez Jr vs Guido Vianello will headline a Top Rank Promotions card on April 5 at the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. The entire card will be shown live on ESPN+ for fight fans in the United States, while those in the UK can watch on Sky Sports. Torrez Jr (12-0, 11 KOs) will take on the biggest test in his career thus far, against dangerous Italian Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs). He was ...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Keyshawn Davis vs Denys Berinchyk: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Keyshawn Davis vs Denys Berinchyk will clash on February 14 at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, for Berinchyk’s WBO lightweight world title. This world title fight will be the main event of a Top Rank promotions card in association with K2 Promotions and Queensberry Promotions live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. Davis delivered a career-best performance in his last fight, blowing...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Mason breaks down Nakathila for fifth round TKO
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• Keyshawn Davis Main Event Fight Cancelled
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• ‘For the life of me, I can’t figure it out’: Arum mystified by Teofimo’s decision-making

Bob Arum adds that Vasiliy Lomachenko’s bad back pushed him into retirement. | Photo by David Becker/Getty Images Bob Arum says he has no explanation for Teofimo Lopez turning down a career payday to fight Devin Haney. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum shares his two cents on a handful of recent topics in the boxing world including Vasiliy Lomachenko’s retirement, his assessment of Keyshawn Davi...2025
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns

Ryan Garcia is one of many big names in action this month | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images It was a pretty quiet April, but the big names are coming back to the ring starting in May and into the summer. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (9) Martin Bakole vs (10) Efe Ajagba, ...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis Fight Odds Breakdown

Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis will take place on Friday, February 14, for the WBO lightweight world title. The fight takes place at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, and will be shown on ESPN+. Just as sports enthusiasts find great value in platforms like Mostbet for betting on their favorite sports, this bout will provide betting enthusiasts plenty of opportunities, as Davis aims to be...2025
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• ‘I Have to Take It From Him’: Keyshawn Davis Gears up for Berinchyk World Title Clash

Keyshawn Davis Next Fight – The Norfolk native is ready to handle business as he prepares to face WBO lightweight world champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) on a Top Rank card, in association with K2 Promotions and Queensberry Promotions. Ahead of his world title challenge, “The Businessman” has spoken about his upcoming fight, following a Las Vegas training session. Keyshawn D...2025
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• Heavyweight Sensation Crowned Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year

2024 was a memorable year for boxing, with plenty to reflect on and celebrate at the Ring Magazine awards with individual fighters and moments from the previous 12 months receiving their deserved praise. Moses Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) has fast become one of the most talked about prospects on the planet and his brilliant year was rewarded with the award for The Ring Prospect of the Year. Moses Itauma C...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 29-April 1
Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin headlines this week’s boxing schedule | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Anthony Joshua returns against Jermaine Franklin, Robeisy Ramirez faces Isaac Dogboe, and more. Wednesday, March 29 DAZN and Social Media, 9:00 am ET, Joshua vs Franklin press conference. Thursday, March 30 ESPN+ and Social Media, 2:00 pm ET, Ramirez vs Dogboe press conference...2023
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• Highlights: Anderson goes distance for first time, stays unbeaten with win over Martin
Jared Anderson showed some flaws, but got a good win over Charles Martin in Toledo | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Jared Anderson showed some flaws, but got a good win over Charles Martin in Toledo. Jared Anderson kept his undefeated record intact, but did get a stiffer test than ever before from veteran Charles Martin this evening in Toledo. Anderson (15-0, 14 KO) ...2023
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• Haney-Lomachaneko undercard: Abdullah Mason, Floyd Diaz and Emilano Vargas notch victories

Cleveland, Ohio’s lightweight prospect Abdullah Mason stopped Desmond Lyons in six. Displaying hand speed and flash in the opening round, Mason (8-0, 7 KOs) got off to a good start snapping the jab and following up with the straight left backing Lyons. Working patiently and countering in round two, Mason connected with a solid left […] The post Haney-Lomachaneko undercard: Abdullah Mason, Fl...2023
• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Aug. 23-26

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois headlines the week in boxing! | Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois headlines the week in boxing! Highlights: Oleksandr Usyk defends his three heavyweight titles against Daniel Dubois in Poland on Saturday, live on ESPN+! ESPN has more heavyweight action on Saturday night from Tulsa, with Jared Anderson back in the...2023
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• Abdullah Mason Drops, Stops Alex de Oliveira In 2nd Round On Anderson-Martin ESPN Undercard
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• Shakur Sets the Stage: Abdullah Mason as Gatekeeper for Kid Austin
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson wants ‘Kid Austin’ Floyd Schofield to earn a title shot ... read more Shakur Sets the Stage: Abdullah Mason as Gatekeeper for Kid Austin @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Abdullah Mason Drops Benjamin Gurment Twice, Scores Spectacular 2nd-Round Knockout
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• Teofimo Lopez: "Abdullah Mason Is The Next Best Thing For ESPN Since Teofimo Lopez"
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• Mason vs Noakes vacant title fight joins November Riyadh Season show

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Abdullah Mason will get a chance to become boxing’s youngest active champion when he faces fellow unbeaten Sam Noakes later this year Turki Alalshikh announced overnight that their Riyadh Season’s upcoming November show, which already features Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney and David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde, will also see Abdullah Mason battle Sam Noakes f...2025
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• Intriguing World Title Fight Added to November Riyadh Season Card

Riyadh Season boxing continues to deliver some of the most impressive cards the sport has seen in recent memory. Turki Alalshikh recently announced that Devin Haney will face Brian Norman Jr, while David Benavidez will take on Anthony Yarde on a yet-to-be-confirmed date in November. His Excellency has now revealed another major addition to the card: Abdullah Mason will face Sam Noakes for the vaca...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• WBO orders Noakes vs Mason for lightweight title

Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images Undefeated lightweights Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason have gotten the call to meet for Keyshawn Davis’ freshly lost belt As expected, the WBO has officially ordered top-ranked lightweight contenders Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason to meet for their vacant lightweight title, which Keyshawn Davis lost on the scales ahead of last weekend’s ultimately canceled d...2025
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• Abdullah Mason vs Jeremia Nakathila full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-06-07, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Abdullah Mason vs Jeremia Nakathila as soon as we watch the full fight. Nakathila vs Mason is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 7th, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk (Virginia, USA), in a 10-round lightweight (135 lbs, 61.2 kg) bout; ... Read more...2025
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• Abdullah Mason Stops Jeremia Nakathila In Five
By: Sean Crose: With former WBO lightweight titlist Keyshawn Davis weighing in four plus pounds over the agreed to limit for his scheduled Saturday fight against Edwin De Los Santos,… The post Abdullah Mason Stops Jeremia Nakathila In Five appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions....2025
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• Mason breaks down Nakathila for fifth round TKO
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• Keyshawn Davis Main Event Fight Cancelled
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Keyshawn, Naktani, Opetaia, Wardley: Boxing schedule for June 5-8

Keyshawn Davis returns against Edwin De Los Santos this weekend | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Keyshawn Davis, Junto Nakatani, Fabio Wardley, Jai Opetaia, and more are back in the ring this coming week. Thursday, June 5 ESPN+, 7:00 pm ET, Albert Ramirez vs Michael Alan Flannery. Light heavyweight main event from Montreal. Venezuela’s Ramirez is a fringe contender, Flannery is a UK guy co...2025
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Apr. 1 - 5

Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic and homecoming shows for Tim Tszyu and Janibek Alimkhanuly headline a very busy weekend of boxing! | Photo by Matt King/Getty Images Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic and homecoming shows for Tim Tszyu and Janibek Alimkhanuly headline a very busy weekend of boxing! Tuesday, Apr. 1 TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. Frank Warren joined up with D...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Highlights: Jared Anderson dominates, stops Andriy Rudenko in five

Jared Anderson had no trouble with Andriy Rudenko tonight | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Jared Anderson had no trouble with Andriy Rudenko tonight in Tulsa. Jared Anderson battered the body of veteran Andriy Rudenko tonight en route to a fifth round stoppage in the Top Rank main event from Tulsa. Anderson (16-0, 15 KO) never did drop Rudenko (35-7, 21 KO), which sa...2023
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Aug. 23-26
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