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• Carolina Duer and Yuri Foreman Elected to Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Carolina Duer and Yuri Foreman are two of the twenty inductees going into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Duer and Foreman are the last two Jewish world champions.Both Duer and Foreman were born on August 5; Duer in '78 and Foreman two years later. Duer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a descendent of Syrian Jews. Foreman was born in the Soviet Union,...2026
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• WBO under fire for refusing to strip world champion who failed drugs test

The WBO has come under heavy criticism after a recent decision regarding one of their reigning world champions. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in November 2025, meaning his planned fight with Erislandy Lara – originally scheduled for December 6, 2025 – was cancelled. Meldonium, a banned substance, was found in his system, […] The post WBO under fir...2026
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• Five middleweight boxers to keep an eye on in 2026

Middleweight had a rough 2025. The division’s major titleholders had just three fights between them. A unification bout between WBA champion Erislandy Lara and unified titlist Janibek Alimkhanuly had to be cancelled following the latter testing positive for a banned substance. While 2025 was a frustrating year for middleweight, one can always hope that the following year will be better. Fort...2026
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• Yuri Foreman Elected to New York State Boxing HOF

Rabbi Yuri Foreman has been elected to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026. The native of the Soviet Union went 35-4 with 10 KOs during his professional career, which lasted from 2002-2021.Foreman began his career 28-0 and won the WBA junior middleweight world championship with a decisive victory over Daniel Santos on November 14, 2009. To that point, he also had wi...2026
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• KO | Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo | Fight of the year candidate! #throwback
Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo was a dramatic clash of styles that turned into an instant fan-favorite war. Lara, the slick Cuban southpaw technician, started sharp, using his footwork and clean counters to control the distance. But Angulo’s relentless pressure flipped the momentum — “El Perro” dropped Lara twice with looping left hooks, forcing Lara …...2025
• Janibek Alimkhanuly reportedly tests positive for banned substance

WBO and IBF middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. The unified titlist was scheduled to face Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) on a Dec. 6 Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. Their bout would have taken place on the undercard of Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. Lara’s WBA ...2025
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• The relentless pull of the ring – why boxers struggle to retire on top

Usually, it comes down to money. That is the ‘why’ behind many a boxing comeback and the inability to retire at the zenith of their respective careers, with their personal peaks, however modest, conquered. Pugs and champions in their thirties and forties have always scrambled to resist the slope that waits beyond that crescendo since first they donned gloves. Lennox Lewis spoke to Sky Sports this ...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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• Plant vs McCumby and Romero vs Jaimes complete Canelo vs Berlanga PPV

Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images Caleb Plant and Trevor McCumby were previously slated to meet on August 17th Those unsatisfied by the one-two punch of Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga and Erislandy Lara vs Danny Garcia on September 14th won’t get the cavalry they craved, as organizers announced that Caleb Plant vs Trevor McCumby and Rolly Romero vs Manuel Jaimes will round out the four-...2024
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• Tszyu vs Fundora for WBO and WBC belts, PPV undercard adds another title fight

Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora will fight for two world titles | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora will fight for two world titles. Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora will fight for Tszyu’s WBO 154 lb title and the vacant WBC belt on March 30, in the new main event of PBC’s first pay-per-view card on Prime Video. The fight came together earlier today after...2024
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• Thurman out, Tszyu to face Fundora on March 30

Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora will now headline on March 30 Tszyu will defend his WBO 154 lb title against Fundora in the new main event. Tim Tszyu will now face Sebastian Fundora on March 30, with Keith Thurman reportedly out of the planned bout with Tszyu, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger. It was reported earlier today that Thurman had come down with a biceps injury, and it was ea...2024
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• WBA clears way for Lara vs Garcia on Aug. 5, winner must face Zerafa
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Erislandy Lara was elevated to full middleweight champion after Gennadiy Golovkin vacated his title Back in February, the WBA ordered Gennadiy Golovkin to finally defend his “super” middleweight title against “world” champion Erislandy Lara. “GGG” elected to vacate instead, leaving Lara as the sanctioning body’s sole champion at 160. With top contender Michae...2023
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• Charlo vs Tszyu delayed again, Tszyu planning June return
Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Jermell Charlo hasn’t fought since stopping Brian Castano in their May 2022 rematch With Jermell Charlo on the mend due to a broken hand, Tim Tszyu put his guaranteed title shot on the line to face Tony Harrison last month. He emerged victorious that time around, but now he’s preparing to gamble once again, as he tells Fox Sports AU that Charlo’s recovery i...2023
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• Roundup: Tank vs Roach rematch, Tszyu returns with win, more

Tim Tszyu returned to action with a win in Australia | Photo by Roni Bintang/Getty Images Gervonta Davis is making plans for a quick rematch with Lamont Roach, Tim Tszyu got back with a win, and more! Tank vs Roach rematch planned for June Gervonta “Tank” Davis doesn’t look like he’s going to take much of a break between fights, as he is reportedly targeting a June 21 rematch with Lamont R...2025
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"The second half of his career was hampered by long layoffs and managerial trouble with a loss to Erislandy Lara mixed in."

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"Rodriguez adds that WBA middleweight champ Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KO) and Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KO) will appear on the undercard in separate bouts."

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"Erislandy Lara (29-3-3, 17 KO) will defend his WBA middleweight title against Michael Zerafa (31-4, 19 KO), who has been sitting and waiting for his shot."

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"Erislandy Lara-Danny Garcia Title Fight Approved By WBA; Winner To Face Michael Zerafa"

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"Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd fight preview, prediction, card, odds, Showtime boxing"

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"Plus, Erislandy Lara is back in action this fall"

• The relentless pull of the ring – why boxers struggle to retire on top
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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

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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• 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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• 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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• Roundup: Tank vs Roach rematch, Tszyu returns with win, more
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• ‘Greed is what’s stopping the fight’: Eubank says Benn doesn’t deserve 50/50 split

Chris Eubank Jr says he’s clearly the A-side in a proposed fight with Conor Benn. | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are at an impasse as Eubank demands 55/45 split of the money. Chris Eubank Jr spends some time talking about where things stand in negotiations for a fight against Conor Benn, his alternative plan to pursue Erislandy Lara, why he hasn’t ye...2024
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly dominates Mikhailovich to retain middleweight titles

Janibek Alimkhanuly still has the IBF and WBO middleweight titles | ESPN+/FOX Sports Australia Janibek Alimkhanuly still has the IBF and WBO middleweight titles. Janibek Alimkhanuly scored a ninth round stoppage win over a game but overmatched Andrei Mikhailovich today in Australia, retaining his IBF and WBO middleweight titles. The fight was never all that competitive, with Janibek (16-0,...2024
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• Erislandy Lara dominates Danny Garcia, retains WBA title via TKO

Erislandy Lara handed Danny Garcia his first stoppage defeat | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Erislandy Lara handed Danny Garcia his first stoppage defeat. Erislandy Lara retained his WBA middleweight title with a pretty one-sided win over a listless Danny Garcia tonight, closing the book on the Canelo vs Berlanga undercard and perhaps on Garcia’s career. Lara (31-3-3, 19 KO) wasn’t ex...2024
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly reportedly tests positive for banned substance
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• Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr – how to stream, betting odds and fight card for December 6

On Saturday, December 6, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr headlines a Premier Boxing Champions fight card, live on Prime Video and PPV.com. The main event will be for the WBC interim super lightweight title. Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) has won his last two fights since losing his WBA super lightweight title to Jose Valenzuela. In his last fight, he comfortably outpo...2025
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• Respected trainer Robert Garcia warns Terence Crawford not to face one fighter

Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) created history on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he defeated Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112 and 115-113 (x2) to become a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion. Turki Alalshikh hinted at Crawford vs David Benavidez after the fight, but legendary boxing trainer Robert...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Roundup: Tank vs Roach rematch, Tszyu returns with win, more
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• Tank vs Roach rematch reportedly eyed for June 21

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Jr could lock horns again this coming summer ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez reports that lightweight rivals Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr are “tentatively” planning a June 21st rematch at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Roach (25-1-2, 10 KO), the reigning WBA titlist at 130, appeared to decisively beat a tentative “Tank” last...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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• Erislandy Lara scores sensational KO to defend WBA belt
WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara delivered a sensational knockout over Michael Zerafa in the second round of their title fight. After a feel-out first round, Lara found a home for a vicious one-two combination punctuated by a blistering straight left that sent Zerafa down. The number one ranked middleweight contender by the WBA, Zerafa… Erislandy Lara scores sensational KO...2024
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• Lara knocks out Zerafa in two, Martinez retains title: Highlights

Erislandy Lara retained his WBA middleweight title | Premier Boxing Champions/Prime Video Erislandy Lara and Julio Cesar Martinez made successful title defenses. Erislandy Lara didn’t take long in his return to action, knocking out Michael Zerafa late in the second round to retain his WBA middleweight title. Lara (30-3-3, 18 KO) dropped the Aussie challenger on a left hand, and Zerafa (31-...2024
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• KO | Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo | Fight of the year candidate! #throwback
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• Erislandy Lara keeps the beatings in the Alvarez family
When #ErislandyLara couldn’t get his revenge on one Alvarez, he made another Alvarez pay. Rents due Dec. 6 and Erislandy Lara is coming to collect. Don’t miss #LaraJanibek in a middleweight WBA, WBO, and IBF unification bout on PBC PPV on Prime Video. #Boxing...2025
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• Errol Spence Jr delivers honest verdict on Terence Crawford

On July 29, 2023, Terence Crawford faced Errol Spence Jr for the undisputed welterweight titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. At the time, it was a career-best performance from “Bud” as he pummelled Spence, stopping him in round nine to become the undisputed welterweight champion. Spence has never fought again, but Crawford has defeated Israil Madrimov and, most recently, Canelo Alvarez to ...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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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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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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• 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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• Erislandy Lara-Danny Garcia Title Fight Approved By WBA; Winner To Face Michael Zerafa
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• Erislandy Lara to face Danny Garcia on August 5, winner to face Michael Zerafa within 120 days

WBA world middleweight titleholder Erislandy Lara will face Danny Garcia on August 5. The WBA Championships Committee announced late Thursday that Lara was granted a “special permit” to face Garcia after TGB Promotions submitted a request to do so. The sanctioning body, through its rules and regulations, cited section c.16, which states “that the body […] The post Erislandy Lara to face Dan...2023
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• Keith Thurman positioned as A-side against Tim Tszyu, fight official

Keith Thurman will face Tim Tszyu on March 30 | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Premier Boxing Champions have made it official: Keith Thurman will face Tim Tszyu on March 30. It’s official, and previous reports are fully confimred: Keith Thurman will challenge Tim Tszyu for Tszyu’s WBO super welterweight title on Saturday, March 30, live on Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view. It’s also mil...2024
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• Keith Thurman vs. Eimantas Stanionis & Danny Garcia vs. Erislandy Lara rumored for December 9th on Showtime PPV
By Allan Fox: In a rumored fight card on December 9th, Keith Thurman will challenge WBA ‘regular’ welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis & … read full story ← Keith Thurman vs. Eimantas Stanionis & Danny Garcia vs. Erislandy Lara rumored for December 9th on Showtime PPV @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• Tszyu vs Fundora for WBO and WBC belts, PPV undercard adds another title fight
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• Erislandy Lara-Danny Garcia Likely To Be Part Of Showtime PPV Card 12/9 At MGM Grand
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• Erislandy Lara Expects To Fight Danny Garcia Next, Confident of Victory
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• Charlo vs Tszyu delayed again, Tszyu planning June return
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• WBO under fire for refusing to strip world champion who failed drugs test
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly reportedly tests positive for banned substance
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• Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr – how to stream, betting odds and fight card for December 6
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• Lucero, Lara, and Pitbull Talk Training & Preview Their Dec. 6 Matchups
Hear from Isaac Lucero, Erislandy Lara, and Isaac “Pitbull Cruz as they give an update on training and preview their December 6th matchups with host Alex Stergios. #PitbullRoach | Dec. 6 | PBC PPV on Prime Video...2025
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• Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez – how to stream, betting odds and fight card

On Saturday, October 18, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez headlines a Swift Promotions fight card live on Millions PPV. Swift (37-4, 21 KOs) has enjoyed an illustrious career and was last seen in action last year, losing to Erislandy Lara at middleweight by ninth-round stoppage. Daniel Gonzalez (22-4-1, 7 KOs) has won two fights in a row since losing n...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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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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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 (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140 | Melina Pizano/Matchroom Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140. Would he have if Teofimo Lopez weren’t retired? Rankings go up Mondays. We’ll once again have a two-week break, so no update on July 3. It will also be a pretty lean update on July 10, but it’s significant at 147. Ranked fights the nex...2023
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• Middleweight Mess: One of boxing’s glory divisions has become one of its worst
Absences from Gennadiy Golovkin and Jermall Charlo have left middleweight without stars | Sarah Stier and Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The middleweight ranks have thinned out and left a division in desperate need of star power. Who might step up? The middleweight division is one of boxing’s all-time greatest. Many of boxing’s greatest fighters and biggest stars have been 160 lb champion, or...2023
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