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• IBF orders Cortes vs Moloney super flyweight final eliminator

Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images Andrew Moloney is once again on the cusp of a title shot after the IBF ordered him to fight Argi Cortes in a super flyweight final eliminator After something of a post-Superfly lull, the 115-pound division is once again picking up steam. Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka will run back last year’s battle this coming Sunday and Jesse “Bam” Rod...2025
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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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• Eddie Hearn Targets Unification Fight for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez

Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Bam Rodriguez next fight is being worked on by Eddie Hearn. Matchroom is aiming to make it a unification bout, with Rodriguez (WBC champ) lined up to face WBO super flyweight champion Phumelele Cafu. Rafael further reveals the targeted date and location for the planned fight. Bam Rodriguez Next Fight: Eddie Hearn Targets Unification ...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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• JAPAN UPDATE

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Boxing Beat Magazine Former four-division world champ Kazuto Ioka will participate in a grudge fight with WBA super flyweight titleholder Fernando Martinez, Argentina, at Ota-city… » The post JAPAN UPDATE appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
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• Martinez vs Ioka 2 official for May 11 in Tokyo

Top super flyweights Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka are set to meet for the second time in Ioka hometown of Tokyo WBA super flyweight champion Fernando “Pumita” Martinez and Kazuto Ioka were supposed to rematch in December, only for Martinez to withdraw during fight week due to illness. Rescheduling negotiations appeared to fall apart, leaving Martinez to pursue a clash with WBC champ Jesse “Ba...2025
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• Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness

https://twitter.com/chinomaidanapro/status/1782394917110563005 A bout of influenza has forced Fernando “Pumita” Martinez out of his year-end rematch with Kazuto Ioka Japan has lost yet another year-end title fight, as WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez’s manager announced that his charge is out of tomorrow’s rematch with Kazuto Ioka due to influenza. Though unwelcome, the news ...2024
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• Highlights: Adames forces controversial ninth round stoppage of Williams
Carlos Adames retained his interim WBC title against Julian Williams | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME Carlos Adames launched an assault in the ninth that forced a referee stoppage, one that Julian Williams strongly disagreed with. Carlos Adames won tonight, but there might be some controversy over the timing of the official stoppage. To begin. Adames (23-1, 18 KO) and Julian Williams (28-3-1, 16 KO)...2023
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• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he in decline? | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he on the downswing? (Yes!) Plus more! Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 22. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler, May 13 Lightweight: (1) Devin Haney vs (3) Vasiliy Lo...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023
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"Titles: WBC - Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, WBA - Fernando Martinez, IBF - Vacant, WBO - Phumelela Cafu Upcoming Notable Fights: (10) Ricardo Malajika vs Jackson Chauke, 3/1 ."

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"(2) Kazuto Ioka vs (4) Fernando Martinez, July 7 Upcoming Fights: (3) Seigo Yuri Akui vs (9) Taku Kuwahara, May 6 ."

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"IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Fernando Martinez overcame a determined challenge from Jade Bornea, scoring an eleventh round stoppage Saturday at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minn."

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"Player Profile: Spain’s Fernando Martinez Sierra Fernando Martinez Sierra made a bet in 2012 over a basketball game."

• Fernando Martinez-Kazuto Ioka 2: Best Bets Revealed

2024 is coming to an end and we have many memorable bouts to look back on including Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury x2 and Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’s destructive win against Juan Francisco Estrada. On December 31 we have one more intriguing fight left in 2024 as Fernando Martinez defends his WBA super flyweight crown in an immediate rematch against Kazuto Ioka at the Ota-City General ...2024
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• Predicting the 5 Most Competitive Boxing Divisions for 2025

2024 was a great year for boxing, with Riyadh Season and other promoters putting on great cards globally. 2025 looks set to be a fascinating year in boxing, with memorable matchups already confirmed in many boxing divisions. Many divisions will flourish in the next 12 months, and platforms like High Roller offer user-friendly environments to place your bets. Big Fight Weekend is bringing you five ...2024
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• Martinez vs Ioka 2 official for NYE

Hayato Tsutsumi also sees action against Rene Alvarado As expected, WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez and former titlist Kazuto Ioka will run it back on New Year’s Eve at Tokyo’s Ota-City Gymnasium. Martinez (17-0, 9 KO) took a competitive decision over four-division champ Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KO) when they met in July, building up an early lead and fending off a late charge to retain the...2024
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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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• Highlights: Adames forces controversial ninth round stoppage of Williams
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• Predictions: Berlanga-Quigley, Adames-Williams, and more!
Edgar Berlanga faces Jason Quigley this Saturday on DAZN | Ed Mulholland/Matchroom We’ve got fights on Showtime and DAZN this weekend! Who wins? It’s not the hugest, most glorious weekend of boxing, but there are some matchups with guys who have things to prove, at least, plus a sneaky lil’ world title fight in there tomorrow night! Let’s get on with the picks. You want the PICKS! The coup...2023
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for June 20-24
Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Edgar Berlanga is back on DAZN, Carlos Adames is back on Showtime, and more! Tuesday, June 20 FITE PPV, 2:00 pm ET, Canadian Pan Am Games Qualifiers. These will run daily from Tuesday through Friday. I linked the $59.99 PPV pack that gives you access to the lot of them, but you can also pay $20 apiece if you want, I guess. Wednesday, Ju...2023
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• Rankings (June 12): Teofimo rejoins the game, plus Munguia, Shields, Edwards, more
Teofimo Lopez is back, and he once again looks like a force | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Teofimo Lopez is back, and he once again looks like a force, plus Claressa Shields, Sunny Edwards, a mess at the middleweights, and more. Rankings go up Mondays. We’ll once again have a two-week break, so no update on June 19, unless we get a major upset in the Prograis or Ts...2023
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• Rankings: Wood, Billam-Smith, Lopez make strong moves
Leigh Wood has taken the top spot in a fascinating featherweight division | Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Leigh Wood has taken the top spot in a fascinating featherweight division, plus Chris Billam-Smith’s big jump at cruiser, and more. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, because there’s basically nothing on the slate this weekend. Ranked fights the next t...2023
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023
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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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• Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness
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• Fernando Martinez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2, How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On December 31, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium, Fernando Martinez (17-0, 9 KOs) will defend his WBA super flyweight title against Kazuto Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KOs). The bout will be shown on Abema Boxing via a VPN, while the Abema Boxing YouTube page will show the undercard. Last time out, both men faced off in an entertaining fight at the Kokugikan, which saw the Argentine fighter deservedly win th...2024
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• Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez Unification Bout In Advanced Talks, Eyed For July In Tokyo

Another top-shelf junior bantamweight bout is on the horizon. The Ring has confirmed that Kazuto Ioka and Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez are in advanced talks for a summertime unification bout. Minor sticking points are still in place, but sources from both sides expect a deal to be reached in the coming weeks. Once finalized, the bout […] The post Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez Unification Bout In...2024
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• Inoue vs Ancajas set for Nov. 15 in Tokyo

Artem Dalakian fights Seigo Yuri Akui in the co-feature Japanese boxing fans won’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to see some quality championship action. WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue announced on Twitter that he’ll make his inaugural defense on November 15th against Jerwin Ancajas. Prime Video hosts the broadcast, at least in Japan. Though the lesser of the Inoue brothers, which isn’...2023
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• Showtime Recap: Adames, Lubin, and Martinez Emerge Victorious

Premier Boxing Champions returned to the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a card headlined by Carlos Adames (23-1, 18 KOs) and Julian Williams (28-4-1, 16 KOs, 1 NC). In addition to the main event, Showtime Boxing also broadcasted a clash between Erickson Lubin (25-2, 18 KOs) and Luís Arias (20-4-1, 9 KOs, 1 NC). The telecast began with an IBF super flyweight world title fight betw...2023
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• Highlights: Adames forces controversial ninth round stoppage of Williams
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• Ioka Claims Decision Win Over Franco

Kazuto Ioka (30-2-1, 15 KOs) claimed a unanimous decision victory today against Joshua Franco (18-2-3, 8 KOs, 1 NC) in Tokyo, Japan. With the win, he is once again super flyweight champion as he picked up the WBA title in the process. Despite dominating, the scores seemed a touch close as the two judges had it 116-112 while the third scored the contest 115-113. Franco previously held the...2023
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• Adames vs Williams: Live updates and results, 9 pm ET
Carlos Adames faces Julian Williams in tonight’s Showtime main event! | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME Carlos Adames faces Julian Williams in tonight’s Showtime main event! Carlos Adames will defend the WBC interim middleweight title tonight against former 154 lb titleholder Julian “J-Rock” Williams, in a Showtime main event from The Armory in Minneapolis. Wil Esco will be on the card starting from 9...2023
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• Martinez Defends Title Against Bornea

IBF super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez (15-0, 8 KOs) defends his title on June 24 against Filipino Jade Bornea (18-0, 12 KOs). The matchup will be part of this Saturday’s Showtime tripleheader which sees Carlos Adames headlining against Julian Williams. Fight fans will definitely want to turn in for the beginning of Showtime’s tripleheader as they will not want to miss what sho...2023
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more

Keyshawn Davis backed up his trash talk by knocking out Denys Berinchyk | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Keyshawn Davis backed up his trash talk by knocking out Denys Berinchyk, plus more from this week in boxing! We didn’t quite have the headline bonanza of Canelo and Jake Paul drama as we did last week, but we had more in-ring action this week and plenty of news bits outside the ring, to...2025
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• Phumelele Cafu has Bam Rodriguez, Fernando Martinez in sights after dethroning Kosei Tanaka

World championships are often won in moments. For newly-crowned WBO super flyweight boss Phumelele ‘Truth’ Cafu, the pivotal moment of the fight came at the end of the seventh round. Boxing for the first time outside of his native South Africa, the first-time world title challenger from East London had the champion Kosei Tanaka on […] The post Phumelele Cafu has Bam Rodriguez, Fe...2024
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• Santiago vs Nakatani in the works for Feb. 24

Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images The fight would reportedly take place in Junto Nakatani’s native Japan WBO super flyweight champion Junto Nakatani is headed to heavier pastures, as ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez reports that the Japanese standout has “nearly finalized” a February 24th clash with WBC bantamweight titlist Alexandro Santiago on Japanese soil. After a lengthy and ey...2023
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
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• Showtime Recap: Adames, Lubin, and Martinez Emerge Victorious
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• Highlights: Adames forces controversial ninth round stoppage of Williams
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• RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!

Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? Next update will come Monday, May 6, later in the day to give time for Inoue vs Nery (and a stacked undercard) to finish that morning. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (1) Canelo Alvarez vs (...2024
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• Fernando Martinez grinds down bloodied Jade Bornea, retains IBF junior bantamweight title in 11 rounds

IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Fernando Martinez overcame a determined challenge from Jade Bornea, scoring an eleventh round stoppage Saturday at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minn. Martinez (16-0, 9 knockouts) turned up the pressure in the last third of the bout, buoyed by the horrific cut which Bornea sustained on his right ear in the ninth […] The post Fernando Martinez grinds down bloo...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Fernando Martinez Breaks Down, Stops Jade Bornea in Eleventh
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• Fernando Martinez: I'm Teady To Face The Other World Champions
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• Rankings (April 3): Where does Joshua stand at heavyweight? Robeisy, more
Where does Anthony Joshua figure at heavyweight after his return win over Jermaine Franklin? | Photo by James Chance/Getty Images Where does Anthony Joshua figure at heavyweight after his return win over Jermaine Franklin? Plus Robeisy Ramirez on the rise and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Junior Middleweight: (3) Sebastian Fundora vs Brian Mendoza, Apr. 8 Jun...2023
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• Fernando Martinez Aims To Be More Impressive in Title Defense With Jade Bornea
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia, but his immediate future remains a bit murky. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 8. But we’ve got a big update this week! Ranked fights the next two weeks: Light Hea...2023
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• IBF orders Cortes vs Moloney super flyweight final eliminator
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
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• “Bam” and Martinez in talks for spring unification

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images WBC super flyweight champion Jesse Rodriguez and WBA champion Fernando Martinez are reportedly on a collision course The Ring’s Jake Donovan reports that WBA super flyweight champion Fernando “Pumita” Martinez is no longer pursuing a rematch with Kazuto Ioka, which fell apart last December when Martinez caught the flu at the eleventh hou...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 29-31

A super flyweight championship rematch between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka headlines the last week of 2024! | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images A super flyweight championship rematch between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka headlines the last week of 2024! Sunday, Dec. 29 TrillerTV+, 12:00 pm ET, Battle of the Ages 10.0: Xplosion. A seven fight card from Lagos, Nigeria. Promoted ma...2024
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• Martinez vs Ioka 2 official for NYE
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• RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
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• Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
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• Kazuto Ioka Vs. Fernando Martinez Set For July
The 115 pound division is set to really get buzzing this summer. As fans already ... read more Kazuto Ioka Vs. Fernando Martinez Set For July @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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