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• Teofimo handles Barboza Jr, calls out Boots Ennis

Teofimo Lopez was sharp and fast in a win over Arnold Barboza Jr | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez was sharp and fast in a win over Arnold Barboza Jr, and has his sights set on Jaron Ennis. Teofimo Lopez had his best performance in recent memory tonight in Times Square, retaining his WBO super lightweight title with a clear and deserved decision win over Arnold ...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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• 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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• Josh Taylor eyes future clash with Jaron Ennis

Josh Taylor has set his sights on a future showdown with unified welterweight world champion, Jaron Ennis. Taylor believes ‘Boots’ Ennis will most likely move up to super welterweight after he dismantled Eimantas Stanionis into a sixth round retirement in Atlantic City on Saturday to add the WBA strap to his IBF belt. ‘The Tartan […] The post Josh Taylor eyes future clash with Ja...2025
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• Josh Taylor: “Ekow Essuman’s Engine Will SEIZE UP!” 😳 Eyes Boots Ennis Fight 🔜
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• ‘I’m doing it for myself’: Taylor focused and motivated to beat Essuman

Josh Taylor finds motivation in those who believe his best days are behind him. | Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Josh Taylor says he’s not feeling any added pressure by fighting Ekow Essuman at home. As Josh Taylor prepares for his welterweight fight against Ekow Essuman on May 24 he talks to iFL TV about moving up in weight, fighting in front of his home crowd, and reacts to those wh...2025
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• Three Intriguing Fights In Europe We’re Waiting For in 2025

The boxing schedule for the first half of 2025 is full of great fights, with many more in the negotiation phase. Since the involvement of Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season, we have been blessed with many memorable matchups. With the US top online sportsbook taking notice, here are three exciting fights to look forward to in Europe. Boxing Schedule: Exciting Fights to Watch in Europe in 2025 Boxing...2025
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• Queensberry announces Cacace vs Wood and Taylor vs Essuman in May

Queensberry’s May lineup will see two former champions square off and a onetime undisputed titlist challenge a new weight class Queensberry Promotions announced this morning that their partnership with DAZN, which kicks off April 5th with Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, will also feature a pair of May shows that see Anthony Cacace battle Leigh Wood in Nottingham on the 10th and Josh Taylor make his we...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 14 - 15

Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis, Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza, and Oscar Duarte headline the biggest shows of the boxing week! | Photo credit should read Pavlo_Bagmut / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis, Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza, and Oscar Duarte headline the biggest shows of the boxing week! Friday, Feb. 14 PPV/TrillerTV+(?), 7:30...2025
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• Non-tendered free agents that could benefit the Royals

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images More players became free agents. On Friday, 62 more players became free agents after they were non-tendered at the deadline for arbitration-eligible players. Some players non-tendered were not yet arbitration-eligible, but non-tendering them allows teams to get them off the 40-man roster while avoiding waivers, which can allow them to re-sign...2024
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• Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton exercise options; Royals decline Adam Frazier

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Josh Taylor is also released. Outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton each picked up their player options for 2025, but the Royals declined a mutual option for infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier, making him a free agent. Renfroe will earn $7.5 million next year after making $5.5 million in 2024. The 32-year-old was signed last off-season to provide po...2024
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• What to know about the MLB off-season

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Let the Hot Stove season begin. Now that the World Series is complete, the off-season can begin in earnest. Here is what you need to know about the Royals’ off-season. Which players become free agents? The Royals have seven players that automatically become free agents now - Paul DeJong, Yuli Gurriel, Garrett Hampson, Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman, Michael Lor...2024
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• What comes next for the Royals?

Kansas City Royals take batting practice prior to the game against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The 2024 season has come to an end, but that just means the pre-2025 offseason has begun! The Royals playoff dreams died Thursday night. We could sit and mope around about the team. And, believe me, you’re g...2024
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• Projected 2025 Royals arbitration salaries

Photo by Kyle Rivas/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Royals have a lot of young players - how much will they make? The Royals have a young team, and that means having to deal with several arbitration-eligible players as they plan for next year’s team. Salaries for arbitration-eligible players can be hard to predict, but MLB Trade Rumors has a formula they use to project the salaries that el...2024
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• Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Colin Selby

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The 26-year-old had a 9.00 ERA last year. The Royals announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby had been designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week and will be assigned to Triple-A Omaha. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team trans...2024
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• Spring training battles: The bullpen

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Matt Quatraro will have more options this year. The Royals had the third-worst bullpen ERA in baseball last year, shuttling through 31 different relievers, most in franchise history (in fairness, this is in part from using the opener). They are looking to provide more stability in the late innings this year, with the addition of veteran relievers t...2024
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"“The Takeover” has competed just twice since upsetting Josh Taylor in June of 2023, immediately retiring, then un-retiring out of self-confessed spite towards Arnold Barboza Jr."

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"It’s another performance that’s going to garner so-so reviews for Lopez, so that would be the fourth time in his last five fights, with only last year’s win over Josh Taylor otherwise, and it’s fair to wonder — now, for sure — how much that really meant, given Taylor’s career state at the time and since."

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"puts on a masterpiece in upsetting Josh Taylor for the Ring & WBO junior welter titles appeared first on The Ring."

2022
"They also optioned righty Tyler Danish to Triple-A Worcester and placed left-hander Josh Taylor on…"

2021
"The move clears space on the 40-man roster for reliever Josh Taylor, who has been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list."

2020
"The Red Sox have announced that left-handed pitchers Darwinzon Hernandez and Josh Taylor have both tested positive for COVID-19, MLB."

2018
"The Red Sox announced Tuesday that they’ve acquired minor league left-hander Josh Taylor from the Diamondbacks as the player to be named later in the trade that sent infielder Deven Marrero to Arizona back on March 24."

2015
"The Phillies announced that they have acquired the Number 1 international signing slot for 2015-16 signing period from the Diamondbacks for right-hander Chris Oliver, left-hander Josh Taylor, and the Number 9 slot."

• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Lopez rejects Matias fight amid multi-day tantrum

Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez won’t be fighting Subriel Matias in March amid an ongoing feud with Top Rank WBO super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez has spent a significant portion of the last few days railing against promoter Top Rank on Twitter, and now we know why. Keith Idec reports that Lopez turned down an offer “way above his contract minimum” to face Subriel Ma...2025
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• Non-tendered free agents that could benefit the Royals
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• Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton exercise options; Royals decline Adam Frazier
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• What Royals payroll looks like for 2025

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Will John Sherman continue spending? The Royals made waves last winter by being one of the biggest spenders of the winter, pushing their Opening Day payroll to $115 million, the highest it had been since 2018. While J.J. Picollo says the budget has not been set for next year, he expects owner John Sherman to offer the same kind of payroll flexibility the Ro...2024
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• Who should the Royals add to the 40-man roster this off-season?

Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Royals should have some roster flexibility. Regardless of how this season ends, the Royals will look to capitalize off their surprising turnaround with a smart off-season. Their decisions will be impacted by the 40-man roster, their active and reserve roster of players. This winter, they will need to decide whether or not to add certa...2024
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• Queensberry Promotions Sign Amateur Star – Pro Debut Set for May 24

Queensberry Promotions have been busy in recent years signing some of the best talent in Britain and across the world. They have signed amateur stars such as Delicious Orie and Adedeji Adegbola. The promotional giant has now unveiled the signing of Scottish amateur star Reese Lynch. Reese Lynch Signs with Queensberry Promotions Lynch Set for Highly Anticipated Pro Debut Despite not fulfilling a dr...2025
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• Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr will take place at the Co-op Live in Manchester on February 15 for the WBO interim super lightweight title. This fight will be the main event for a Matchroom Boxing card in association with Golden Boy Promotions live on DAZN. Catterall (30-1, 13 KOs) is in a rich vein of form, winning his last four fights, including a deserved unanimous decision win over Regis ...2025
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• Teofimo Lopez Admits There Is One World Champion He Wants To Face That Could Knock Him Out

has cemented his place as one of the top fighters at super lightweight in the world. The 27-year-old currently holds the WBO title at 140lbs, which he won against former undisputed champion Josh Taylor in June 2023. Lopez has made two successful defences of his crown, claiming points victories over Jamaine Ortiz and Steve Claggett […]...2025
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• Predictions: Will Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz Jr shine on Saturday?

Jose Ramirez faces Rances Barthelemy on Saturday | Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Jose Ramirez makes his Golden Boy debut and Vergil Ortiz Jr returns on the same card. Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz Jr return to action on Saturday night, facing Rances Barthelemy and Thomas Dulorme, respectively, in a DAZN double-header headliner from Fresno, Calif. Ramirez is making his Golden Boy debut w...2024
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• A look at the Royals’ darkhorse lefty reliever, Walter Pennington

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Can he crack the Opening Day roster? The Kansas City Royals have added depth this offseason, especially in the bullpen. Newcomers Nick Anderson, Chris Stratton, Will Smith, and John Schreiber have rebuilt the entire pen. They’ve also pushed other arms down the depth chart, such as Will Klein and Carlos Hernandez. One thing the front office hasn’t do...2024
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• Teofimo Lopez uninspiring in win over Jamaine Ortiz: Highlights and results

Teofimo Lopez didn’t shine, but he did beat Jamaine Ortiz | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez didn’t shine, but he did beat Jamaine Ortiz. Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO super lightweight title with a win over Jamaine Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas, but not in the style that he likely wanted to showcase. Lopez took unanimous cards of 115-113, 115-113, and 117-111. Bad Left Hook ...2024
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• Josh Taylor Provides Update On Catterall Rematch As Pair Exchange Words

The war of words between Jack Catterall and Josh Taylor has continued to roll on this week and now Josh Taylor has updated on the situation regarding their rematch once more. Ever since Taylor took a controversial points win over Caterall in February 2022, these two have gone back and forth over the internet. Many […] The post Josh Taylor Provides Update On Catterall Rematch As Pair Exchange...2024
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• Teofimo handles Barboza Jr, calls out Boots Ennis
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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

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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• ‘I’m gonna shock the world again’: Barboza aims to ‘expose’ Teofimo

Arnold Barboza Jr says he’ll expose Teofimo Lopez on May 2 Arnold Barboza Jr says he’ll expose Teofimo Lopez on May 2. Arnold Barboza Jr will get his long-awaited shot at Teofimo Lopez and the WBO super lightweight title on Friday, May 2, when the two meet in Times Square, New York, as part of a big card from Riyadh Season and DAZN. Barboza (32-0, 11 KO) is fresh off of a strong win on the...2025
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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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• ‘He should be champion’: Boxing pros react to Usyk vs Dubois controversy

Some fighters feel Daniel Dubois went low on Oleksandr Usyk, some don’t | Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images Some fighters feel Daniel Dubois went low on Oleksandr Usyk, some don’t. We’ve got a proper debate! Oleksandr Usyk retained his world titles earlier by knocking out Daniel Dubois, but as we anticipated, the low blow that maybe wasn’t has been the focus of most of the post-fight ch...2023
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• Highlights: Teofimo Lopez dominates Josh Taylor to win WBO 140 lb title
Teofimo Lopez dominated Josh Taylor to take the WBO 140 lb title in New York | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Teofimo Lopez dominated Josh Taylor and he and his team get to say, “We told you so.” Teofimo Lopez put in what may have been the most truly complete performance of his career, dominating Josh Taylor to win the WBO 140 lb title by unanimous decision tonight a...2023
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• Teofimo Lopez Jr. puts on a masterpiece in upsetting Josh Taylor for the Ring & WBO junior welter titles

NEW YORK — It was a strange juxtaposition Saturday night before a sold-out crowd of 5,151 at The Theater in Madison Square Garden. On one side was challenger Teofimo Lopez Jr. threatening death on an opponent in the same ring he almost died in 17 months earlier. Across from him was 32-year-old Scottish southpaw, Ring […] The post Teofimo Lopez Jr. puts on a masterpiece in upsetting Josh Tayl...2023
• Teofimo Lopez Shines: Rocks, Decisions Josh Taylor To Capture WBO Title
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• Highlights: Teofimo Lopez dominates Josh Taylor to win WBO 140 lb title
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• Weights from New York for Taylor-Lopez

NEW YORK—Teofimo Lopez Jr. has a way of annoying. Let’s see if he’s gotten under the skin of Ring Magazine and WBO junior welterweight titleholder Josh Taylor this Saturday night at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, which will be broadcast live in a Top Rank event on ESPN (10 pm ET/7 pm PT). […] The post Weights from New York for Taylor-Lopez appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Josh Taylor Calls Out Devin Haney: “I’ll Give You The Fight Of Your Life!”
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• ‘I don’t think Devin’s got that dog in him’: Teofimo on why Lomachenko beats Haney
Teofimo Lopez is focused on Josh Taylor, and also believes Vasiliy Lomachenko will upset Devin Haney | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Teofimo Lopez is focused on Josh Taylor, and also believes Vasiliy Lomachenko will upset Devin Haney. Teofimo Lopez has a big fight coming on June 10, when he faces WBO junior welterweight titleholder Josh Taylor in an ESPN main event ...2023
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• Teofimo Lopez Vows to ‘Take Life’ of Josh Taylor on June 10
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• Xander Zayas faces Ronald Cruz on June 10 as Taylor-Lopez co-feature

Junior middleweight prospect Xander Zayas will face Ronald Cruz on June 10, Top Rank announced Wednesday. The 10-round bout will take place inside The Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden and will precede the main event bout between Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez. Both fights will air live on ESPN […] The post Xander Zayas faces Ronald Cruz on Jun...2023
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• Queensberry Promotions Sign Amateur Star – Pro Debut Set for May 24
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• Former Undisputed Champion Josh Taylor Has Made His Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Prediction

As the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight draws nearer, Josh Taylor has given his view on how it might play out. There is no love lost between generational rivals Eubank and Benn, who have been on a collision course since before October 2022 when they were first scheduled to fight. With just days […]...2025
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• ‘I’m gonna shock the world again’: Barboza aims to ‘expose’ Teofimo
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• Garcia vs Romero tripleheader official for May 2 in Times Square

Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero, Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez, and Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr will hit New York in two months Turki Alalshikh announced today that the previously revealed Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero-led tripleheader will land on May 2nd in New York’s Times Square, one day before Canelo Alvarez faces William Scull in Riyadh. Of the original...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
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• Queensberry Promotions Unveil Former Undisputed Champion as Latest Signing

Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 KOs) excelled in the super lightweight division, becoming Britain’s first undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, defeating Jose Carlos Ramirez by unanimous decision (114-112 x3). Following that win, the Scot has struggled, losing two out of his last three fights. Since his defeat in the Jack Catterall rematch, it has been unclear what “The Tartan Tornado&...2025
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