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• IBF Lightweight Eliminator Tops IBA.PRO 17 Card In Ufa
Ufa will host IBA.PRO 17 on April 25, headlined by a high-stakes lightweight eliminator that will determine the The post IBF Lightweight Eliminator Tops IBA.PRO 17 Card In Ufa appeared first on FightNews....2026
• Albert Bell agrees to face Andy Cruz in IBF lightweight eliminator
Albert Bell has agreed to face Andy Cruz in an IBF lightweight title eliminator, moving ... read more Albert Bell agrees to face Andy Cruz in IBF lightweight eliminator @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Shakur Stevenson vs Raymond Muratalla: Devin Haney weighs in on potential showdown

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) and Raymond Muratalla (24-0, 17 KOs) have already shone in 2026, with Stevenson impressively beating Teofimo Lopez, while Muratalla produced a career-best performance to defeat Andy Cruz. A bout between the two has been rumoured since they both won, and Devin Haney, while appearing on the Inside Ring show, weighed in on Stevenson vs Muratalla. Shakur Stevenson vs Ra...2026
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• Andy Cruz ordered into IBF eliminator with Albert Bell, title path remains open
Andy Cruz has been ordered to fight Albert Bell in an IBF lightweight eliminator, giving ... read more Andy Cruz ordered into IBF eliminator with Albert Bell, title path remains open @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Lucas Bahdi declines IBF eliminator to pursue WBA title route
IBF lightweight title eliminator Lucas Bahdi has declined an IBF lightweight title eliminator, indicating his ... continue Lucas Bahdi declines IBF eliminator to pursue WBA title route @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Raymond Muratalla issues bold challenge following Andy Cruz win

On Saturday, January 24, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz headlined a Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank event live on DAZN. It was a competitive main event, with Cruz boxing beautifully at times, moving well, and picking his punches with precision. However, Muratalla was not to be denied, and brought constant pressure to his Cuban opponent, landing hurtful...2026
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• Title Fights From Around the World: Beatriz Ferreira, Angelo Leo, and More

Today, boxing world title fights take place around the globe and are more accessible to watch than ever before. Sometimes, championship bouts do not receive as much attention and go underreported. Big Fight Weekend commits to writing about boxing news, previews and recaps. As such, the site now has a recurring segment on championship bouts from around the world from the past week. The focus of the...2025
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• Lomachenko’s Future Uncertain: Back Injury and Potential Tank Fight
IBF lightweight champion Vasily Lomachenko is dealing with a back injury and will resume his ... read more Lomachenko’s Future Uncertain: Back Injury and Potential Tank Fight @ Boxing News 24...2024
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"Spadafora Calls on Mayweather for Exhibition, Reveals Whitaker Insight"

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• Schofield destroys Farmer in first round, eyes world title fight

Floyd Schofield made a serious statement by thrashing Tevin Farmer tonight | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Floyd Schofield made a serious statement by thrashing Tevin Farmer tonight. Floyd Schofield took just 78 seconds to wipe out crafty veteran Tevin Farmer tonight, making a serious statement in the lightweight division after feeling doubted for months. Schofield (19-0, 1...2025
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• Cruz destroys Mishiro in IBF eliminator, takes crack at Keyshawn

Andy Cruz marched through Hironori Mishiro | DAZN Andy Cruz marched through Hironori Mishiro, and took a verbal shot at his old rival, Keyshawn Davis. Andy Cruz dominated Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator tonight at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York, earning a shot at the title held currently by Raymond Muratalla. Muratalla was recently elevated from interim to ...2025
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• Andy Cruz vs Hironori Mishiro eliminator leads Hitchins vs Kambosos undercard

Andy Cruz, “Tito” Mercado, Nishant Dev, and more will see action on June 14th As expected, an IBF lightweight eliminator between two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz and once-beaten Hironori Mishiro will serve as the co-feature for Matchroom’s June 14th Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr card in NYC. The winner will likely be in line to fight Raymond Muratalla, who comfortably beat Zaur...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 11-14

A packed week of boxing features Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Jaime Mungia, and Alexis Rocha headlining conventional shows, plus the latest Redneck Brawl! | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images A packed week of boxing features Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Jaime Mungia, and Alexis Rocha headlining conventional shows, plus the latest Redneck Brawl! Wednesday, Dec. 11 DAZN, 3:00 am ET, Conor Wallace vs...2024
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• Davis vs Lemos in the works for Nov. 8 ESPN main event

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Gustavo Lemos lost a bogus decision to Richardson Hitchins in April Keyshawn Davis may be just a few short months from the stiffest test of his pro career, as Mike Coppinger reports that the Tokyo silver medalist is “finalizing a deal” to meet Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos atop a November 8th ESPN show in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. Davis (11-0, 7 KO...2024
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• Ireland’s Kellie Harrington set for repeat gold medal chance

Ireland’s Kellie Harrington will fight for gold again on Tuesday | Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images Ireland’s Kellie Harrington will fight for gold again on Tuesday in Paris. Ireland’s Kellie Harrington will look to win a second straight boxing gold medal on Tuesday from Paris, facing China’s Yang Wenlu in the final bout of the women’s 60kg (lightweight) competition. Y...2024
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• Clash of Redemption: Peter McGrail and Marc Leach Target NXTGEN Victory in Liverpool

Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) and Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) will look to return to winning ways when they clash on Saturday, April 27. The two super bantamweights fight in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing NXTGEN card at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England. Their bout will be broadcast live on DAZN around the world. McGrail lost his last fight via a shock knockout in round five against Ja...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for April 26-27

Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz Jr co-headline on DAZN Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz Jr co-headline on DAZN plus more this week! Friday, April 26 DAZN, 8:00 pm ET, Yoenis Tellez vs Joseph Jackson Most Valuable Prospects show from Orlando. Tellez is a legit prospect and emerging contender at 154, 23 and from Cuba but one of the new age lads who doesn’t necessarily “fight like a Cuban.” Jacks...2024
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• Taylor vacates IBF lightweight title, IBF orders Dubois vs Dixon

Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Katie Taylor still holds three lightweight belts and remains undisputed at 140 After enjoying a brief reign as simultaneous two-division undisputed champion, it looks as though Katie Taylor will stick around at 140 pounds. Sky Sports reports that Taylor has vacated her IBF lightweight belt, prompting the sanctioning body to order Caroline Dubois vs ...2024
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• Lomachenko and Kambosos reportedly ‘finalizing’ deal for fight in Australia

Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr appear headed for a 2024 title fight | Yong Teck Lim amd Kelly Defina/Getty Images Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr appear headed for a 2024 title fight Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr look set to meet for the vacant IBF lightweight title next spring, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger. Coppinger reports that the sides are “f...2023
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• Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – live results update

On Saturday, January 24, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz headlines a Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank fight card, live on DAZN. Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz will be for Muratalla’s IBF lightweight title. The American inherited the title following the retirement of Vasiliy Lomachenko. We’ll bring you all the results from every fight on the card. The car...2026
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• Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – how to stream, betting odds and fight card

On January 24, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz headlines a Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank fight card, live on DAZN. Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) was last seen in action, defeating Zaur Abdullaev by unanimous decision with scorecards of 119-109 x2 and 118-100. That victory gave Muratalla the interim IBF lightweight title. He was soon elevated to the full ch...2026
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• Spadafora Calls on Mayweather for Exhibition, Reveals Whitaker Insight

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• Title Fights From Around the World: Beatriz Ferreira, Angelo Leo, and More
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• Hitchins vs Kambosos: Live updates and results, 8:30 pm ET

Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr settle things in the ring tonight | Geoffrey Knott/Matchroom Boxing Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr settle things in the ring tonight on DAZN! Join us! Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr have had an entertaining back-and-forth in the lead-up, and tonight’s the night they settle things in the ring, as Hitchins defends his IBF sup...2025
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• Hitchins vs Kambosos & Weekend Fights: Best Bets And Predictions

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr will headline a Matchroom Boxing promotions card live on DAZN. Andy Cruz will face Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight final eliminator for the right to face the recently elevated full champion Raymond Muratalla. On June 19, Brian Norman Jr will defend his WBO welterweight title against Jin Sasaki. Ahead of these three intriguing bouts, including Hitchi...2025
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• Richardson Hitchins Makes Bold Claims About Kambosos and Teofimo Lopez

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr will headline a Matchroom Boxing event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 14. They will collide for Hitchins’ IBF super lightweight title live on DAZN. Ahead of fight night, Hitchins spoke to Dan Rafael on the Big Fight Weekend/Fight Freaks Unite podcast. The Brooklyn native did not hold back when asked about Kambosos and Teofimo Lopez. Richa...2025
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• Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On June 14, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr will headline a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. This main event will be for Hitchins’ IBF super lightweight title. Hitchins (19-0. 7 KOs) defeated Liam Paro last time out to win the IBF title. After a difficult start, Hitchins quickly asserted his dominance and deserved the win. Kambosos Jr (22-3, 10...2025
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• Navarrete takes controversial technical decision win over Suarez: highlights and results

Emanuel Navarrete will need some time on the shelf to heal up from a bad cut. | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Emanuel Navarrete retains world title in what will be a hotly debated win over Charly Suarez. Emanuel Navarrete (40-2-1, 32 KOs) retained his WBO title tonight with a technical decision win over Charly Suarez (18-1, 10 KOs), with the fight officially being stopped a the 0:01 ...2025
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• Navarrete vs Suarez: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET

Emanuel Navarrete returns against Charly Suarez tonight | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Emanuel Navarrete returns against Charly Suarez tonight on ESPN! Emanuel Navarrete will return to defend his WBO super featherweight title tonight, having barely made weight to face mandatory challenger Charly Suarez in a main event from San Diego, California. Navarrete is defending the belt he last put up ag...2025
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• Schofield destroys Farmer in first round, eyes world title fight
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• Cruz destroys Mishiro in IBF eliminator, takes crack at Keyshawn
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• Vasyl Lomachenko Bows Out: A Legendary Career Ends

On June 5, Vasyl Lomachenko officially announced his retirement from professional boxing at the age of 37. The legendary Ukrainian will be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of his generation. An exceptional amateur career turned into a memorable professional journey. Loma dazzled in the boxing ring and has secured his place in boxing history. Vasyl Lomachenko Announces Retirement from Box...2025
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• Navarrete takes controversial technical decision win over Suarez: highlights and results
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• Raymond Muratalla: ‘Ready to Show Out’ on May 10

Unbeaten lightweight contender Raymond Muratalla is set to return to action on May 10 against Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant interim IBF lightweight world title at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Their bout will be the co-feature of the Top Rank promoted WBO super featherweight fight between Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and unbeaten Filipino challenger Charly Suarez. Following a recent traini...2025
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• Andy Cruz vs Hironori Mishiro eliminator planned for June 14

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Olympic sensation Andy Cruz will look to secure a title shot this coming summer at Hironori Mishiro’s expense Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn revealed over the past weekend that an IBF lightweight eliminator between two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz and no. 5 Hironori Mishiro is “in play’ for their planned June 14th Richardson Hitc...2025
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• George Kambosos Jr. Overcomes Late Jake Wyllie Rally, Returns to Winning Ways

George Kambosos Jr. (22-3, 10 KOs) had to overcome a late rally from Jake Wyllie (16-2, 15 KOs, 1 NC), but ultimately prevailed via unanimous decision. Scores were 117-111 (x2) and 115-113. With the win, Kambosos returns to winning ways. His last fight, which took place in May last year, saw him lose to Vasyl Lomachenko via technical knockout in a bout for the IBF lightweight title. Against Wyllie...2025
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• Clash of Redemption: Peter McGrail and Marc Leach Target NXTGEN Victory in Liverpool
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• O’Quinn out, McGrail vs Leach set for Apr. 27

Marc Leach is coming off of back-to-back losses to Liam Davies and Masood Abdulah Touted prospect Peter McGrail will not, in fact, get the chance to avenge his lone professional loss in the coming weeks. Matchroom Boxing announced today that Ja’Rico O’Quinn withdrew from the rematch “due to personal family matters,” leaving Marc Leach to take his place. Leach (18-3-1, 4 KO) beat Chris Bourke for t...2024
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• ‘There Will Definitely Be a Knockout’: Teofimo Lopez Makes Vivid Prediction

Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will look to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine junior middleweight world titles against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) on Thursday, February 8, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. Following a recent training session at the Top Rank gym, Lopez has spoken about turning his career around via a promotional press release. Teofimo Lopez Speaks Ahead of Ortiz Cla...2024
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• Lomachenko and Kambosos reportedly ‘finalizing’ deal for fight in Australia
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• Lomachenko vs. Kambosos Planned For April In Australia For Vacant IBF Lightweight Title
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• ‘A close fight is not a robbery’: Kambosos defends win over Hughes
George Kambosos Jr feels he truly won a close fight over Maxi Hughes | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images George Kambosos Jr feels he truly won a close fight over Maxi Hughes. George Kambosos Jr spoke further today about Saturday night’s fight with Maxi Hughes, which has drummed up the standard amount of Boxing Controversy due to the scoring of the bout, which saw Kambos...2023
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• Date set for Lomachenko vs Kambosos title fight

Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr have their date for May | Yong Teck Lim amd Kelly Defina/Getty Images Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr have their date for May. Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr reportedly have their date set. ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger reports that the fight will take place on May 12 in Australia, with the fight airing live in prime time on May 11...2024
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• Highlights: Kambosos wins hugely controversial decision over Hughes
Maxi Hughes will understandably feel robbed on the cards after losing to George Kambosos Jr | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Maxi Hughes will understandably feel robbed on the cards after losing to George Kambosos Jr. George Kambosos Jr escaped with an incredibly controversial majority decision win over Maxi Hughes tonight thanks to the judges in Oklahoma, including ...2023
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• William Zepeda-Maxi Hughes IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator In Play For March In Las Vegas
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• Lomachenko Reveals How He Scored Haney Fight, Claims American Is Scared Of A Rematch

Vasiliy Lomachenko has revealed how he scored his controversial undisputed world title fight with Devin Haney a couple of weeks ago. Despite many observers of the opinion that Lomachenko had done enough to capture Haney’s WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight titles, ‘The Dream’ retained the belts via unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in […] The post Lomachenko Reveals How He...2023
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• Murodjon Akhmadaliev destroys Ricardo Espinoza, is Naoya Inoue next?

Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rafael Espinoza and made his case to face Naoya Inoue | DAZN Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Ricardo Espinoza and made his case to face Naoya Inoue next year. Murodjon Akhmadaliev made quick work of Ricardo Espinoza today in Monte Carlo, retaining his interim super bantamweight title and making the clear case for himself to face undisputed champion Naoya Inoue in ...2024
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• RAYMOND MURATALLA VS. ANDY CRUZ RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESSER

RAYMOND MURATALLA VS. ANDY CRUZ RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESSER SIGN UP TO DAZN Long Beach, CA (January 26, 2026)– In a thrilling, high-level matchup on January 24, 2026, Raymond Muratalla, 29. (24-0, 17 KOs) successfully retained his IBF lightweight title against Andy Cruz, 30, (6-1, 3 KOs) at the Fontainebleau in Las […]...2026
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• ‘Future world champion’ Khalil Coe misses weight by 7 pounds but the fight goes on

Khalil Coe weighed in at a staggering 182.8lbs ahead of his grudge match against Jesse Hart this weekend, who came in comfortably at 174.6lbs for the scheduled light-heavyweight contest. The pair will face off on the undercard of Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz for the former’s IBF Lightweight World title, a Matchroom show from the […] The post ‘Future world champion’ Khalil...2026
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• Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – how to stream, betting odds and fight card
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• Andy Cruz vs Hironori Mishiro eliminator leads Hitchins vs Kambosos undercard
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• Ferreira vs Ferreyra headlines June 7 Most Valuable Prospects show in Orlando

Brazilian Olympians Beatriz Ferreira and Keno Marley Machado get the spotlight in Florida next month Two-time Olympic medalist Beatriz Ferreira will defend her IBF lightweight title against undefeated Maria Ines Ferreyra in the main event of a June 7th Most Valuable Prospects show in Orlando. Ferreira (6-0, 2 KO) won silver in 2020 and bronze in 2024, turning in dominant performances before runnin...2025
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• Raymond Muratalla: ‘Ready to Show Out’ on May 10
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 11-14
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• Ireland’s Kellie Harrington set for repeat gold medal chance
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• McGrail vs Leach: Live discussion, 2 pm ET

Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Peter McGrail looks to bounce back from his first pro loss today. Peter McGrail will look to rebound from his first pro defeat today in Liverpool, though it’s not the fight he was hoping to get. Super bantamweight prospect McGrail (8-1, 5 KO) was originally slated to face the man who upset him last December, Ja’Rico O’Quinn, in a rematch today, but instead wi...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for April 26-27
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