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• Martinez vs Ioka cancelled due to champion’s health problems – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title fight between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka, which was to take place on December 31, has been cancelled due to health problems of the Argentinean champion, according to his team at a press conference on Monday in Tokyo, Japan. His manager Rodrigo Calabrese explained to ESPN Knockout …The post Martinez vs Ioka cancelled due to cham...2024
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• Martinez vs Ioka cancelled due to champion’s health problems
The World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title fight between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka, which was to take place on December 31, has been cancelled due to health problems of the Argentinean champion, according to his team at a press conference on Monday in Tokyo, Japan. His manager Rodrigo Calabrese explained to ESPN Knockout … Continue reading "Martinez vs Ioka cancel...2024
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• Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation

Kazuto Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KOs) will have to wait a while longer for a chance to avenge his loss to Fernando Martínez (17-0, 9 KOs). The Argentinian withdrew from their rematch set to take place on December 31 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Their bout, had it gone ahead, would have been for Martínez’s WBA super flyweight title. The remainder of the Shisei Promotions card, wh...2024
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• Shocker: Martinez-Ioka WBA 115lb title bout cancelled

By Joe Koizumi Photoｓ by Naoki Fukuda Pitifully the WBA super flyweight title bout of Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka on New Year’s Eve has been cancelled because the defending… » The post Shocker: Martinez-Ioka WBA 115lb title bout cancelled appeared first on fightnews.com....2024
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• Martinez vs Ioka 2 off due to illness
Argentina’s Fernando Martinez will not defend his WBA super flyweight crown on Tuesday, December 31, against Kazuto Ioka due to illness, WBN can report. Martinez hasn’t been well all week and could not participate in final preparations. Therefore, the rematch – set for Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan – is off. The WBA… The post Martinez vs Ioka 2 off ...2024
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• Kazuto Ioka vs. Fernando Martinez Called Off Due to Illness
Fans were eagerly counting down the days until Kazuto Ioka squared off against Fernando Martinez ... read more Kazuto Ioka vs. Fernando Martinez Called Off Due to Illness @ Boxing News 24...2024
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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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• Daniel Dubois makes a statement, Deontay Wilder hits the wall: Boxing rankings for June 3, 2024

Daniel Dubois crashes the heavyweight top 10 | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Daniel Dubois crashes the heavyweight top 10, Deontay Wilder is out, and more in this week’s update. Next update will come on Monday, June 17. Ranked fights this period: Cruiserweight: (2) Chris Billam-Smith vs (3) Richard Riakporhe, June 15 Cruiserweight: (6) Michal Cieslak vs (7) Isaac ...2024
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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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• 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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• Martinez vs Ioka rematch set for NYE

https://twitter.com/chinomaidanapro/status/1782394917110563005 Fernando Martinez beat Kazuto Ioka by unanimous decision in July Yesterday’s ESPN KnockOut broadcast from Argentina revealed some very intriguing info, as Maidana Promotions confirmed that unified super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez will rematch four-division titlist Kazuto Ioka on one of Japan’s traditional New Year’s E...2024
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• RANKINGS: Usyk is king of the heavyweights, plus Loma, Berinchyk, more

Oleksandr Usyk is the king of the heavyweight division | Photo by Fareed Kotb/Anadolu via Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Denys Berinchyk made it a huge rankings period for Ukraine. Next update will come on Monday, June 3. Ranked fights this period: Heavyweight: (6) Zhilei Zhang vs (9) Deontay Wilder, June 1 Heavyweight: (5) Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois, June 1 L...2024
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• P4P Top 10: Haney tumbles out, top stars take spotlight in May

Canelo is back in action this month, with other top P4P stars | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Canelo is back in action this month, with other top P4P stars, and Devin Haney is gone from the list. Bad Left Hook Pound-For-Pound Top 10 May 2024 The voters: Scott Christ, Wil Esco, John Hansen, Patrick Stumberg, and Lewis Watson Others Receiving Votes: Jaron “Boot...2024
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• Scrappy hopes WBA enforces title shot

Last month, the WBA Championships Committee ordered a fight between WBA super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka and #1 rated John “Scrappy” Ramirez with a February 15 deadline. Ioka, however, has reportedly… » The post Scrappy hopes WBA enforces title shot appeared first on fightnews.com....2024
• WBA orders Ioka-Ramirez to negotiate – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight champion, Japanese Kazuto Ioka, was ordered to negotiate with John Ramirez to defend the black and gold belt in his next fight. The championships committee gave a negotiation deadline that will begin this January 12 and will end on February 12 and in which both parties must reach …The post WBA orders Ioka-Ramirez to negotiate – World Boxin...2024
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• WBA orders Ioka-Ramirez to negotiate
The World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight champion, Japanese Kazuto Ioka, was ordered to negotiate with John Ramirez to defend the black and gold belt in his next fight. The championships committee gave a negotiation deadline that will begin this January 12 and will end on February 12 and in which both parties must reach … Continue reading "WBA orders Ioka-Ramirez to negotiate...2024
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• Kazuto Ioka and Daigo Higa cap off 2023 with knockouts

Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images Kazuto Ioka had originally intended to face Juan Francisco Estrada before a purse dispute torpedoed negotiations First things first: happy new year! Hope your holidays were great and that your family threw a minimum of projectiles at one another. Back to people punching each other for fun and profit. As is standard, the last noteworthy boxing event of 2023 ...2024
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• Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation
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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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• Title Fights From Around the World: Erick Rosa and Bibiano-Perez War

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 t...2024
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• Martinez defeats Ioka to become unified champion – World Boxing Association
Fernando “Puma” Martinez became unified super flyweight champion by dethroning Kazuto Ioka from his World Boxing Association (WBA) belt on Sunday at the Kokugijan venue in Tokyo, Japan. The Argentinian, who already held the IBF belt, now owns two belts after winning by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 120-108 in a tough fight in which …The post Martinez defeats Ioka to become unified champion...2024
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• Martinez defeats Ioka to become unified champion
Fernando “Puma” Martinez became unified super flyweight champion by dethroning Kazuto Ioka from his World Boxing Association (WBA) belt on Sunday at the Kokugijan venue in Tokyo, Japan. The Argentinian, who already held the IBF belt, now owns two belts after winning by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 120-108 in a tough fight in which … Continue reading "Martinez defeats Ioka...2024
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• Kazuto Ioka vs. Fernando Martinez: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Sunday, July 7, Kazuto Ioka (31-2-1, 16 KOs) will clash with Fernando Martinez (16-0, 9 KOs) for the WBA and IBF world super flyweight titles at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan., with the card available to watch through a VPN where you can then access Abema. In his last three bouts, the Japanese star has drawn and defeated Joshua Franco before defeating Josber Perez last time out,...2024
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• P4P Top 10: Haney tumbles out, top stars take spotlight in May
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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
• Junto Nakatani Steals the Show on World Title Tripleheader in Japan

On Saturday, February 24, Junto Nakatani (27-0, 20 KOs) defeated Alexandro Santiago (28-4-5, 14 KOs) at Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan as part of a world title tripleheader. The other two title fights saw Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) create history by defeating Christian Bacasegua Rangel (22-5-2, 9 KOs) to become a four-division world champion. The third title fight saw Takuma Inoue (19-1, 5 KOs) succes...2024
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• ‘My Goal Is Always to Get the Knockout’: Undefeated Super Flyweight Prospect Ready for August 24

Undefeated David Cardenas (7-0, 5 KOs) is fast making a name for himself in the light flyweight division and will be headlining a Triple A Promotions card at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, this Saturday, August 24, 2024. The 19-year-old prospect from San Antonio will take on Jaime Guevara (2-2-1), with the card streamed live on ABC affiliate KSAT.com and KSAT+. The young pros...2024
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• RANKINGS: Bam Rodriguez takes over 115, but where does Teofimo stand at 140?

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is the top guy at 115 | Amanda Westcott/Matchroom Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is the top guy at super flyweight, while Teofimo Lopez is more of a mystery at super lightweight. Next update will come on Monday, July 22. It’ll be a bulky update then, with a lot of ranked fights taking place in the three weeks, but — well, you can see the list of what the fights are below. Rank...2024
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• What’s Next for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez After Stunning Win Against Juan Francisco Estrada

On Saturday, June 29, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (20-0, 13 KOs) produced a boxing master class to defeat the legendary Mexican Juan Francisco Estrada (44-4, 28 KOs) by seventh-round KO at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, live on DAZN. The victory for Bam gave him the WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight titles. Following this stunning performance, attention now turns to what fight could come ...2024
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• RANKINGS: Is Tank Davis boxing’s best lightweight? Plus Paro, Billam-Smith, more

Is Gervonta “Tank” Davis the top lightweight in boxing today? | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Is Gervonta “Tank” Davis the top lightweight in boxing today? Next update will come on Monday, July 1. Ranked fights this period: Welterweight: (9) Lewis Crocker vs Conah Walker, June 22 Super Lightweight: (3) Teofimo Lopez vs Steve Claggett, June 29 Super Featherweight: (10) Andres Corte...2024
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• Daniel Dubois makes a statement, Deontay Wilder hits the wall: Boxing rankings for June 3, 2024
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• RANKINGS: Naoya Inoue and Canelo hold firm in top spots, more

Naoya Inoue and Canelo Alvarez took care of business this week | Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images and Christian Petersen/Getty Images Naoya Inoue and Canelo Alvarez took care of business this week, and hold their top spots. The next update will come next Monday, May 20, and it’ll be a big one. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Tyson Fury, May 18 Heavywe...2024
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• Nakatani, Ford, Tanaka, more: Divisional rankings for March 4

Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight, plus more! The next update will come on Monday, March 11. Generally we might not turn around so quickly with so few fights in a coming week, but there are a couple of big ones at heavyweight that will determine two spots and some positioning in th...2024
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• Junto Nakatani Steals the Show on World Title Tripleheader in Japan
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• Kazuto Ioka and Daigo Higa cap off 2023 with knockouts
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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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• Kazuto Ioka Outpoints Joshua Franco In Rematch, Wins WBA Title
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• Kazuto Ioka vs. Joshua Franco Rematch Official For June 24 in Tokyo
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• Pound-for-Pound Top 10: All eyes on Spence-Crawford and Fulton-Inoue after slow June
All eyes are on Spence vs Crawford and Fulton vs Inoue in July | Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions It was a slow month, but the big fights kick up this month with Spence vs Crawford and Fulton vs Inoue. It’s another month, so another new pound-for-pound list. June didn’t have much, lads! Won’t lie to you. Wasn’t much of a month. Bad, really. But this was inevitable; boxing was abnormally...2023
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• Kazuto Ioka-Joshua Franco rematch set for June 24 in Tokyo

Looks like the rematch between Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco is set. Ioka and Franco will square off on June 24, Robert Garcia, who trains Franco, announced on social media late Sunday night. The 12-round bout will take place at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Ioka’s hometown of Tokyo, Japan. The first fight took place […] The post Kazuto Ioka-Joshua Franco rematch set for June 24 in Tok...2023
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• Franco comes in six pounds heavy ahead of Ioka rematch
Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Kazuto Ioka successfully made weight with more than half a pound to spare After settling for a draw in last December’s unification match, Kazuto Ioka relinquished his WBO super flyweight title in favor of pursuing a rematch with WBA champion Joshua Franco. Franco has now almost certainly parted with his belt in less voluntary fashion, a...2023
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• Kazuto Ioka: ‘I don’t feel threatened by Joshua Franco’

Kazuto Ioka believes he has what it takes to unseat WBA 115-pound titlist Joshua Franco, in their rematch, on Saturday. The post Kazuto Ioka: ‘I don’t feel threatened by Joshua Franco’ appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Joshua Franco Well Over 115-Pound Limit, At Risk Of Losing WBA Title; Kazuto Ioka Easily Makes Weight
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• Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation
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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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• Kazuto Ioka vs Fernando Martinez full fight Video – 2024

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2024-07-07, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Kazuto Ioka vs Fernando Martinez as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2024). Martinez vs Ioka is scheduled to take place Sunday, July 7th, at the Kokugikan in ... Read more...2024
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• Fernando Martinez beats Kazuto Ioka to unify super flyweight titles

Fernando Martinez now holds the IBF and WBA titles at 115 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Fernando Martinez now holds the IBF and WBA titles at 115. Fernando Martinez unified a pair of super flyweight titles today in Japan, beating Kazuto Ioka by decision over 12 rounds. Scores for the fight were 116-112, 117-111, and 120-108 for Argentina’s Martinez, with the shutout card from Eddie ...2024
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• Martinez completed public training in Tokyo – World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title challenger Fernando Martinez completed his public workout prior to Sunday’s fight against champion Kazuto Ioka, in Japan. The Argentinean showed up with his team at the gym, where the international press was present to see his physical condition and to be able to talk to him a little …The post Martinez completed public training in Tokyo ...2024
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• Martinez completed public training in Tokyo
World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title challenger Fernando Martinez completed his public workout prior to Sunday’s fight against champion Kazuto Ioka, in Japan. The Argentinean showed up with his team at the gym, where the international press was present to see his physical condition and to be able to talk to him a little … Continue reading "Martinez completed publi...2024
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• Daniel Dubois makes a statement, Deontay Wilder hits the wall: Boxing rankings for June 3, 2024
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• P4P Top 10: Haney tumbles out, top stars take spotlight in May
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• RANKINGS: Naoya Inoue and Canelo hold firm in top spots, 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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• Weigh-in Alert: Joshua Franco loses WBA belt on the scales ahead of Kazuto Ioka rematch

Ahead of Joshua Franco’s eagerly anticipated rematch with Kazuto Ioka, the America failed to make the junior bantamweight limit of 115-pounds, coming in well over weight at 121.5 pounds. He has been stripped of the WBA title and only Ioka, who tipped the scales at 114.75 pounds, can claim the title. Franco shockingly missed weight […] The post Weigh-in Alert: Joshua Franco loses WBA be...2023
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