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• Jai Opetaia Calls Out Badou Jack, Zurdo Ramirez & David Benavidez — Says Turki Alalshikh Will Deliver
IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia wants the big fights, and he says Turki Alalshikh ... continue Jai Opetaia Calls Out Badou Jack, Zurdo Ramirez & David Benavidez — Says Turki Alalshikh Will Deliver @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Cruiserweights refuse to wait on Jai Opetaia and Gilberto Ramirez

For boxing fans who seek their thrills away from the main strip, those not satisfied by the big brand names alone, who want action, technique and fights which retain the jeopardy of one-shot knockouts, the Cruiserweight division has often been one of the sport’s best niche theatres. As Jai Opetaia (IBF and Ring Champion) and his rival Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (WBA and WBO Champio...2025
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• Cruiserweight risk: Canelo cautioned over Badou Jack challenge

Former world title challenger Erik Skoglund has weighed in on the prospect of Canelo Alvarez moving up to cruiserweight to face WBC champion Badou Jack in an exclusive interview with World Boxing News. The Swede believes size will be the deciding factor. Skoglund admitted the fight sounds remarkable on paper, but sees danger for Canelo… »Cruiserweight risk: Canelo cautioned over B...2025
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• Canelo vs Badou Jack opens up again in historic cruiserweight bid

Canelo Alvarez’s path to further boxing immortality could now take an unexpected turn following the Mexican superstar’s loss to Terence Crawford. The WBC cruiserweight crown, currently held by Badou Jack, may finally be within reach for the four-weight king. After his disappointment against Crawford and losing his super middleweight crowns, Canelo has the option to… »C...2025
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• Jake Paul in no position to fight for WBC title
Jake Paul’s dream of facing Badou Jack for the WBC cruiserweight belt remains just that, a dream. Despite his aspirations, the YouTuber-turned-boxer isn’t ranked among the WBC’s top 40 contenders, let alone the mandatory top 15 needed for a voluntary title shot for two months straight. Despite optimistic talk before his victory over Julio Cesar… ...2025
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• WBC title challenger clears up ‘not even B-level fighter’ Jake Paul’s offer
WBC cruiserweight title challenger Noel Mikaelian has questioned Jake Paul’s desire to face him in the ring, stating plainly: “He’s not even a B-level boxer.” Speaking to sport.de, Mikaelian opened up about recent reports that Jake Paul’s team attempted to bypass him in the WBC title queue to land a fight with Badou Jack, the… ...2025
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more

Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at flyweight | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at flyweight, plus more from July! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Oleksandr Usyk, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Bakhodir Jalolov vs TBA, 8/9 ... (8) Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye, 8/16 ... Moses...2025
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more

Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at bantamweight | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at bantamweight, plus more from July! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Oleksandr Usyk, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Bakhodir Jalolov vs TBA, 8/9 ... (8) Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye, 8/16 ......2025
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• Anthony Joshua Reveals Layoff Due to Surgery

Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) has revealed that he will be out of the gym for at least six weeks following elbow surgery later this month. The revelation was made at the Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. William Scull event broadcast in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua was speaking to DAZN’s Claudia Trejos in between rounds during the cruiserweight title f...2025
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• Ryan Rozicki pulled from Badou Jack fight with biceps tear

Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images Badou Jack needs a new opponent for his return to Riyadh Season next month after Ryan Rozicki suffered a training injury The WBC’s cruiserweight woes continued late yesterday when Ryan Rozicki, slated to meet champion Badou Jack on the May 3rd Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull undercard, withdrew after suffering a biceps tear in training. Per Jake Donovan, ...2025
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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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• WBC title challenger clears up ‘not even B-level fighter’ Jake Paul’s offer
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Five Best Scandinavian Boxers in 2025

Boxing continues to thrive in many places around the world, with small halls and global events entertaining fans. Scandinavia has produced many great fighters, including Ingemar Johansson and Mikkel Kessler. Here are five of the best Scandinavian boxers in 2025. If you’re looking to place a bet on any of these fighters, check out vipking app download for the latest boxing odds. Best Scandina...2025
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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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• 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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• Cruiserweights refuse to wait on Jai Opetaia and Gilberto Ramirez
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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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• 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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• ‘He’s Gonna Feel It on Saturday’: Canelo Warns William Scull for May 3

On May 3 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide, Canelo Alvarez will face William Scull in an undisputed super middleweight clash. This bout will be the first fight for the Mexican under his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. At the pre-fight press conference, Alvarez had a blunt message for Scull. Canelo Alvarez Issues Warning to William Scull Ahea...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

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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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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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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• Anthony Joshua Reveals Layoff Due to Surgery
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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. 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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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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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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• Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-05-03, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan as soon as we watch the full fight. Mikaeljan vs Jack is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 3rd, at the The Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), in a 12-round cruiserweight (200 lbs, 90.7 ... Read more...2025
• Anthony Joshua Reveals Layoff Due to Surgery
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• Jack edges majority decision over Mikaelyan, keeps WBC belt
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Who Could Be Oleksandr Usyk’s Next Opponent in 2025?

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion, is arguably one of the most skilful fighters. His legacy only grows. As word spreads of his historic triumphs against Tyson Fury in 2024, the burning question has now begun circling. Who stands against Usyk in 2025? From well-known fighters to new competitors, there is a small selection of fighters that can fill this list. Fans and analysts are sp...2025
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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