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• Eddie Hearn names the fighter he wants ‘in with Jai Opetaia ASAP’

The cruiserweight division has the potential to enjoy a memorable 2026, with Jai Opetaia moving to Zuffa Boxing and chasing unification fights. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is also due back in action, and rumoured to be facing David Benavidez. Another cruiserweight tipped for a big 2026 is Pat Brown (5-0, 5 KOs). The Manchester fighter has walked through all five opponents with ease, and when speaking...2026
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• 5 cruiserweights to watch out for in 2026

2026 is here, and we already have some intriguing matchups confirmed on the boxing schedule. Renowned stars will continue to make headlines, while the next crop of fighters will look to make their mark. The cruiserweight champions are currently Gilberto Ramirez, Jai Opetaia, and Noel Mikaelian. Here are five more cruiserweight boxers for you to watch out for in 2026. Cruiserweight Boxers to watch ...2026
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• Shakur Stevenson warns Jake Paul: Avoid Jack, target Zurdo for title
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson believes Jake Paul can win a world title – but warns the YouTuber-turned-fighter to avoid Badou Jack. Speaking on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Stevenson offered measured praise for Paul’s development inside the ring. “I think Jake has actually improved tremendously from when he started until now,” Stevenson said.… The post Shakur Stev...2025
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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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• Michal Cieslak batters Jean Pascal for interim WBC cruiserweight title

Michal Cieslak was predictably way too much for what’s left of Jean Pascal yesterday The WBC’s inexplicable decision to have Michal Cieslak fight Jean Pascal for their interim cruiserweight title resulted in exactly the sort of mismatch we expected, as Cieslak methodically battered Pascal to a fourth-round finish yesterday in Quebec. Pascal (37-8-1, 21 KO) is 42 years old and very much not a cruis...2025
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• Zurdo Ramirez snubbed as Jake Paul eyes Badou Jack title fight
Gilberto Ramirez didn’t do enough promotional legwork to earn a fight with Jake Paul, according to partner Nikisa Bidarian. Speaking after Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on points to earn a promised WBC and WBA ranking, Bidarian cooled talk of a Ramirez title challenge. Pre-fight, both Paul and Ramirez had mentioned the possibility of… The post Zurdo Ramirez snubbed as Jake...2025
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• Eddie Hearn names the fighter he wants ‘in with Jai Opetaia ASAP’
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion

Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images Badou Jack has been reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion while Noel Mikaelian deals with legal issues With the fall of Mahmoud Charr this past weekend, I lost my purpose as a sportswriter. Never did I think I would find a similarly moronic saga to latch onto in lieu of developing a personality or any skills that meaningfully improve the world. Luckily...2024
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero, plus much more! Next update will come Monday, April 22. Ranked fights this period: Heavyweight: (8) Jared Anderson vs Ryad Merhy, Apr. 13 Super Middleweight: (8) Diego Pacheco vs Shawn McCalman, Apr. 6 Super Lig...2024
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• Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, but it wasn’t pretty. Lawrence Okolie did it again, both in terms of retaining his WBO cruiserweight title and doing so in a fashion that left the live crowd half-asleep a...2023
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• Shakur Stevenson warns Jake Paul: Avoid Jack, target Zurdo for title
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Sure, give Jake Paul a world title shot if he beats Chavez Jr

Jake Paul has said over and over that he wants a world title, so maybe it’s time to give him a shot | Esther Lin/Most Valuable Promotions Jake Paul has said over and over that he wants a world title, so maybe it’s time to give him a shot. You’ve probably heard by now that the WBC and WBA have both said they will potentially rank Jake Paul as a world title-contending cruiserweight based on ...2025
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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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• Winners and Losers: Canelo vs Scull edition

Canelo and William Scull set records for inactivity on Saturday | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images It was a record-setting night for Canelo Alvarez, but not in the way he’d have wanted. LOSER: Boxing fans If you bought the “Knockout Bundle,” you paid $90 for the Friday and Saturday pay-per-views during Boxing’s Biggest Weekend™. If you bought them separately, you paid even more. Your r...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend

Teofimo vs Barboza may be the weekend’s most intriguing matchup | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images We’ve got a lot of big names back in action this weekend over three nights, but what are the actual best fights? Boxing has a huge weekend set to kick off tomorrow night, with returns for Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Naoya Inoue, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, and more over three ni...2025
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More

The boxing best bets this weekend offer several betting opportunities, with Canelo vs William Scull, Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas and the tripleheader card in Times Square. In preparation for this stacked weekend of boxing, Dan Rafael and TJ Rives have appeared on the Bet US Boxing show and revealed their boxing best bets this weekend. Boxing Best Bets This Weekend Revealed: Canelo vs Scull, Garc...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more

George Foreman passed away this week at age 76 | Getty Images The sports world lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of George Foreman, plus more from this week in boxing. George Foreman: 1949-2025 One of boxing’s all-time great fighters and personalities, George Foreman passed away this week at the age of 76. An Olympic gold medalist in 1968, a 76-win professional and two-time ...2025
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Haney petitions for DQ win over Garcia

Devin Haney took a beating in a loss to Ryan Garcia, but the official record could potentially be overturned. | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Devin Haney isn’t just looking for a no contest, but an official win on his record. As we await an official testing of Ryan Garcia’s B-sample following initial reports that he tested positive for banned substance Ostarine leading into his fight wi...2024
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• Michal Cieslak batters Jean Pascal for interim WBC cruiserweight title
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• Zurdo Ramirez snubbed as Jake Paul eyes Badou Jack title fight
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• WBC mulls legal action over ‘corruption’ allegations
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman is considering legal action against the manger of former WBC champion Noel Mikalean. Sulaiman has taken offense to Tsatas accusing the WBC of corruption over the result of a recent challenge against Badou Jack. Mikalean, the ex-titleholder who had to give up the belt due to ongoing issues with… The post WBC mulls legal action over ‘...2025
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• Jack edges majority decision over Mikaelyan, keeps WBC belt

Badou Jack kept the WBC cruiserweight title by beating Noel Mikaelyan | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Badou Jack kept the WBC cruiserweight title by beating Noel Mikaelyan. Badou Jack nicked a tight decision over Noel Mikaelyan, cementing his status as the WBC cruiserweight champion. Jack won a majority decision on scores of 114-114, 115-113, and 115-113. Bad Left Hook’s two unoffic...2025
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• Canelo vs Scull: Live updates and results, 7 pm ET

Canelo returns to face William Scull tonight for undisputed glory | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo returns to face William Scull tonight for undisputed glory! Canelo Alvarez and William Scull headline another DAZN pay-per-view tonight, with the main card action set to begin at 7 pm ET. Canelo and Scull are meeting for the undisputed super middleweight championship, with Canelo...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More
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• Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On May 3, Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) will headline the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves fight card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The entire event will be shown on DAZN in over 200 countries. Alvarez-Scull will be the main event, supported by an intriguing undercard that will see the Mexican star begin his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Last time out, Alvarez ...2025
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more

Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight, plus much more in a big rankings update! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, 4/5 ... Lawrence Okoli...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Jake Paul wins wide decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

Jake Paul didn’t show much improvement, but beat a washed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Jake Paul didn’t show much improvement, but beat a washed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Jake Paul won again, taking a wide unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a fight that went about like we told you it would. Chavez (54-7-1, 34 KO) basically didn’t ...2025
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• Sure, give Jake Paul a world title shot if he beats Chavez Jr
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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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• Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more

Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach, Kenshiro Teraji won another title, and more in this month’s rankings. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (6) Filip Hrgovic vs Joe J...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Canelo Alvarez vs. Badou Jack Negotiations Going 'Very Well'
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• Badou Jack: I Won't Be Facing Canelo Next; They Want Fight At 180, Plus Rehydration Clause
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• Badou Jack bows out of the Canelo sweepstakes denouncing unreasonable demands

Looks like Badou Jack will not be the next opponent for Canelo Alvarez. Jack, the WBC world cruiserweight titleholder, announced on his social media account over the weekend he will pass on a high-profile fight against Alvarez, the current Ring magazine super middleweight champion. There was talk of the fight taking place in the Middle […] The post Badou Jack bows out of the Canelo sweepstak...2023
• Adrien Broner return moved to Dec. 2, WBC cruiserweight title fight headlines Nov. 4 Don King card

Adrien Broner will now return on Dec. 2, with Don King promoting two cards in a month | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Adrien Broner will now return on Dec. 2, with Don King promoting two cards in a month’s time. Adrien Broner’s return to the ring has been moved from Saturday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 2, as Don King Productions will put on two cards from Casino Miami Jai Alai in the ne...2023
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• Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Conor Benn and a seven-week round up

Much has happened since the last Ring Ratings Update was posted, a span from the week of February 18 to April 1. Badou Jack and Brandon Figueroa re-entered the rankings. Jack at cruiserweight; Figueroa at featherweight. Tim Tszyu advanced to the No. 1 spot at junior middleweight. David Benavidez and Lawrence Okolie defended their No. […] The post Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Con...2023
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• Adrien Broner to return Nov. 4 on Don King card in Miami

Adrien Broner’s next fight will come in November | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Adrien Broner’s next fight will come in November, headlining another Don King card. Adrien Broner will be back in the ring on Saturday, Nov. 4, headlining a Don King-promoted card in Miami at the same venue — Casino Miami Jai Alai — where he fought in June. Broner, 34, had his first fight in over tw...2023
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• Bivol Questions Canelo's Negotiating Tactics, Says It Was Wrong to Demand Catchweight Against Badou Jack
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• ‘He f—ing quit’: Pros react to Davis’ knockout win over Garcia
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia on a body shot, and the boxing world immediatley had a lot to say. Gervonta “Tank” Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia with a seventh round body shot on Saturday night, taking Garcia’s undefeated record in triumphant, sudden fashion. Davis (29-0, 27 KO) is getting plenty of praise from around the boxing world, as you’d expect,...2023
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• 5 cruiserweights to watch out for in 2026
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Sure, give Jake Paul a world title shot if he beats Chavez Jr
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Winners and Losers: Canelo vs Scull edition
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• Jack edges majority decision over Mikaelyan, keeps WBC belt
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• Canelo and Scull on weight, fight official for Saturday

Canelo and William Scull have made weight in Riyadh | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo and William Scull have made weight in Riyadh for Saturday’s fight. Canelo Alvarez and William Scull are officially set for Saturday night, with the pair making weight for their undisputed super middleweight championship main event in Riyadh coming on Saturday. Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KO) weighed in...2025
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• Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull Press Conference LIVE | Super-Middleweight UNDISPUTED #RiyadhSeason
We’re back in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to see the Press Conference ahead of Canelo Alvarez’ Undisputed Super-Middleweight Title fight against William Scull. Watch the whole card take to the stage to share their final thoughts ahead of a blockbuster card. See Jaime Munguia, Bruno Surace, Martin Bakole, Efe Ajagba, Badou Jack, Brayan Leon, Marco Verde …...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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• Ranking the five biggest fights to be made at cruiserweight

Jai Opetaia vs Chris Billam-Smith is the biggest fight to be made at cruiserweight | Mark Robinson/Getty Images and Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images It may not be the sexiest division in the world at the moment, but there are still fights to be made. It wasn’t that long ago that the cruiserweight division stole the hearts of the boxing hipsters. A thriving eight-man WBSS tournament...2023
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• Badou Jack Rules Out Canelo Fight And Reveals Unacceptable Demands

Badou Jack has ruled out fighting Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez next after recent speculation the two could meet in Saudi Arabia. Amer Abdallah of Skill Chalenge Promotions handles Jack’s affairs and earlier this week revealed they were in direct talks with the Mexican’s team about a potential fight for his man’s WBC cruiserweight title. Canelo has […] The post Badou Jack Rul...2023

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