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• Tony Bellew Hails Jai Opetaia and Weighs Future Challenges

Fearsome Australian cruiserweight Jai Opetaia is the current IBF cruiserweight champion and began 2025 with a brutal knockout win over David Nyika. Attention quickly turned to what would be next for the IBF champion and Tony Bellew has recently praised the Australian to Casino Apps and spoken about possible future options for Opetaia. Jai Opetaia Praised by Tony Bellew as Cruiserweight’s Best Bell...2025
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• Morrell’s Cuban Schooling To Topple Benavidez
Three-time former cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis predicts that David Morrell’s Cuban schooling as a boxer ... read more Morrell’s Cuban Schooling To Topple Benavidez @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika Ends in Brutal Knockout

Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) remains a cruiserweight world champion after blasting out David Nyika (10-1, 9 KOs) in four rounds. The time of stoppage was 2:17. With the win, Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight champion. He won the belt with a unanimous decision win over Mairis Briedis in May last year. Originally, Opetaia was to face Hüseyin Cinkara on January 8. However, a broken ankle to the Ger...2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET

Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! | Matchroom / DAZN Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! The first major show of 2025 brings us Jai Opetaia and David Nyika fighting for Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event from Gold Coast, Australia. Prelims start at 2 am ET and the main card...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

It will not be long before Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) faces David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) to defend his world cruiserweight title. The two men headline a Tasman Fighters, Matchroom Boxing and Goldstar Promotion card at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia. Boxing fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Those in Australia and New Zealand can also watch with DAZN bu...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Jan. 8-11

A cruiserweight world title fight between Jai Opetaia and David Nyika headlines the first major show of 2025! A cruiserweight world title fight between Jai Opetaia and David Nyika headlines the first major show of 2025! Wednesday, Jan. 8 DAZN, 3:00 am ET, Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika. Fun in prime time for Australia, breakfast entertainment for our European friends, and an overnight firework...2025
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• Three-time world champ says ‘actor’ Ben Whittaker ‘feigned injury’
Former three-time cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis claims Ben Whittaker ‘feigned injury’ in what could be a phrase lost in translation. The Latvian took to social media after Whittaker pulled out of his fight with Liam Cameron due to a tumble over the ropes. The consensus was that Whittaker found it challenging against Cameron into round… Three-time world champ says ...2024
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero, plus much more! Next update will come Monday, April 22. Ranked fights this period: Heavyweight: (8) Jared Anderson vs Ryad Merhy, Apr. 13 Super Middleweight: (8) Diego Pacheco vs Shawn McCalman, Apr. 6 Super Lig...2024
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• Turki Alalshikh Reveals Explosive Undercard for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

The undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14KOs) was due to happen on February 17, but Fury sustained a nasty eye injury in a similar area to his cut against Otto Wallin on September 14, 2019. The much-anticipated clash will now happen on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, as revealed by Turki Alalshikh on the MMA Hour podcast. His Excellency...2024
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• Charr injured, Pulev fight postponed

Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images The fight will now take place in September, with Pulev facing Ihor Shevadzutskyi next weekend Recently reinstated WBA “world” heavyweight champion Mahmoud Charr will not, in fact, face veteran Kubrat Pulev in Bulgaria next week, as Dan Rafael reports that Charr tore his left biceps this last Monday and underwent surgery yesterday. German periodical BILD ad...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Jai Opetaia destroys Jordan Thompson to retain IBF title: Highlights and results

Jai Opetaia demolished Jordan Thompson inside of four rounds | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Jai Opetaia demolished Jordan Thompson inside of four rounds to retain his IBF title. Jai Opetaia was a class apart from Jordan Thompson today in London, demolishing his challenger to retain the IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event. Opetaia (23-0, 18 KO) put Thompson down in the third and ...2023
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• Opetaia vs Thompson, Scotney vs Griffa official for Sept. 30 at Wembley

Three different mandatory challengers fell through for Jai Opetaia, two voluntarily and one due to injury After going 0-for-3 in securing a mandatory defense, IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia will go the voluntary route when he meets Jordan Thompson atop a September 30th Matchroom show at Wembley. Opetaia (22-0, 17 KO), out of action since powering through a broken jaw to outlast MAiris Briedis...2023
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• Opetaia ordered to defend against Riakporhe by IBF
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opateia has been ordered to defend his world title against Britain’s Richard Riakporhe. Parties have 90 days to negotiate a deal before purse bids will be called The Australian upset division ruler Mairis Briedis in his home country last July, suffering a fractured jaw in the process. Opateia has not fought […]...2023
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"Opetaia broke through in a big way with a Fight of the Year level battle against Mairis Briedis back in July of 2022 that left Opetaia with his jaw cracked on both sides and dangling loose, but a world title belt around his waist."

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"(5) Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois, June 1 Upcoming Fights: (1) Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis, May 18 ."

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"As far as the rest goes, Mairis Briedis officially hit our 15-month inactive line today."

• Usyk vs Fury 2: Former Champion Gunning for Revenge in the Rematch

Tyson Fury will head into his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 with revenge on his mind after suffering a humbling defeat in their first meeting. Usyk (22-0 – 14 KOs) was crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion after claiming a split-decision victory over his previously unbeaten opponent. Fury (34-1-1 -24 KOs) was guilty of underestimating the Ukrainian fighter, who has s...2024
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• Chris Billam-Smith Casts Doubt on Jai Opetaia’s Record Amid Fight Delay

WBO cruiserweight title holder Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) most recently retained his title and avenged his only career defeat on June 15 this year, defeating Richard Riakporhe by unanimous decision. Jai Opetaia (25-0, 19 KOs) who holds the IBF and Ring Magazine titles had been linked with a fascinating unification fight against the Brit – but Opetaia is now set to face Jack Massey on ...2024
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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• Opetaia vs Briedis rematch leads Fury vs Usyk undercard

Photo by Peter Wallis/Getty Images The lineup also features Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace and Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar Saudi Arabia’s Turki Al-Sheikh has revealed the full undercard lineup for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s February 17th undisputed heavyweight title fight, which features two additional championship bouts and a number of noteworthy fighters. The (other) feature...2024
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• Rankings (Dec. 30): Is Wilder still a top 10 heavyweight? Plus Joshua, Bivol, Bam, more

Deontay Wilder stays in the top 10 at heavyweight, but barely | Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images Was Deontay Wilder so bad against Joseph Parker that he should fall out of the heavyweight top 10? Howdy! It’s an oddly timed rankings update, because it’s an odd week where nothing is happening and everyone’s got a lot going on anyway, but we’re closing out 2023 after an eventful ...2023
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• Saudi Arabia’s ‘Day Of Reckoning’: Things To Look Out For

The world of heavyweight boxing is set to land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 23, as former champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder headline a thrilling ‘Day of Reckoning’ fight card. This high-stakes yet controversial event promises fireworks, with multiple intriguing matchups on the card. As the boxing world turns its attention to Riyadh, here are five key bouts that deman...2023
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• Saudi Arabia’s Day Of Reckoning: Things To Look Out For

The world of heavyweight boxing is set to land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 23, as former champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder headline a thrilling night of action. This high-stakes yet controversial event promises fireworks, with multiple intriguing matchups on the card. As the boxing world turns its attention to Riyadh, here are five key bouts that demand close scrutiny, boasting...2023
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• Betting breakdown: Value in Canelo as a favorite, and what of Charlo’s underdog odds?

Is there good value in Canelo Alvarez as a favorite, and what of Jermall Charlo’s underdog odds? | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME Is there good value in Canelo Alvarez as a favorite, and what of Jermall Charlo’s underdog odds? Whether you consider Canelo Alvarez to be the face of boxing or just a face of boxing these days, his fights still light up the schedule and draw massive interest across the gl...2023
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• Riakporhe ditches Opetaia purse bid at last minute

Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe is also the WBO top contender Let’s recap the current cruiserweight logjam. Earlier this summer, IBF top contender Mateusz Masternak bailed just a day before his scheduled purse bid to welcome champion Jai Opetaia back to the ring. In response, the IBF called in Richard Riakporhe, the man behind Masternak in the rankings, and gave them a...2023
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• IBF orders Opetaia vs Riakporhe after Masternak withdraws
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images Mateusz Masternak will reportedly fight Chris Billam-Smith for the WBO title After fighting through a gruesomely broken jaw to take the IBF cruiserweight title from Mairis Briedis last July, Jai Opetaia got the call to face hard-luck veteran Mateusz Masternak in his first mandatory defense. Yesterday, on the eve of a scheduled purse bid, Masternak’s team de...2023
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika Ends in Brutal Knockout
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
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• Usyk vs Fury 2: Former Champion Gunning for Revenge in the Rematch
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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• Jai Opetaia destroys Jordan Thompson to retain IBF title: Highlights and results
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois: How To Stream, Betting Odds And Fight Card

On August 26, Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring after almost a year out since he retained his world heavyweight WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles against Anthony Joshua. Usyk will defend his titles against Daniel Dubois at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland. Usyk will enter the ring with a 20-0 record, with 13 wins via knockout. He was dominant in his two wins over Joshua and showed determi...2023
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II: Oscar De La Hoya Reveals His Prediction

On December 21, Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) and Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will clash once again in their highly anticipated rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Usyk’s WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles. In their first encounter on May 18, Usyk created history, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. Soon after the undisputed fight, the Ukrai...2024
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• Jai Opetaia Overwhelms Jack Massey in Cruiserweight World Title Defence

Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) overwhelmed Jack Massey (22-3, 12 KOs) to get a technical knockout win and retain his IBF cruiserweight title. The time of stoppage was 2:00 of the sixth round. With the victory, Opetaia makes the first defence of his second IBF cruiserweight world title reign. He won the belt in May with a unanimous decision win over Mairis Briedis. The fight was on the undercard of Art...2024
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• Jai Opetaia Overwhelms Jack Massey in Cruiserweight World Title Defence

Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) overwhelmed Jack Massey (22-3, 12 KOs) to get a technical knockout win and retain his IBF cruiserweight title. The time of stoppage was 2:00 of the sixth round. With the victory, Opetaia makes the first defence of his second IBF cruiserweight world title reign. He won the belt in May with a unanimous decision win over Mairis Briedis. The fight took place on the undercard...2024
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• Jai Opetaia stops Jack Massey in six, eyes Billam-Smith vs Zurdo winner

Jai Opetaia took care of business against Jack Massey | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Jai Opetaia took care of business against Jack Massey. Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title with a dominant win over Jack Massey today in Riyadh. The fight ended at 2:00 of round six when Massey’s corner threw the towel, with their fighter looking like he possibly had a broken nose and ...2024
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• Chris Billam-Smith Casts Doubt on Jai Opetaia’s Record Amid Fight Delay
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• Mairis Briedis Retires: Celebrating the Top Five Cruiserweights of All Time

Cruiserweight boxing has produced some phenomenal boxers – and continues to be a vital part of the boxing landscape. It’s a fascinating division that has shown us a unique mix of skill and power. One legendary cruiserweight Mairis Briedis has announced his retirement – which has led us to compile our top five cruiserweights of all time. Mairis Briedis Announces Retirement from Bo...2024
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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• Gilberto Ramirez Makes History vs. Arsen Goulamirian – Examining the Future for the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion

On Saturday, March 30, Gilberto Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) defeated Arsen Goulamirian (27-1, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision at Hollywood Park in Inglewood live on DAZN. Ramirez bossed proceedings and became the first-ever Mexican cruiserweight titleholder. Following this historic win, attention now turns to what will be the next fight for the WBA cruiserweight world champion. Gilberto Ramirez Next Figh...2024
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• Frank Sanchez vs Agit Kabayel joins Fury vs Usyk on May 18th

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Mark Chamberlain, David Nyika, and Moses Itauma also see action The May 18th Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard has been revealed. In addition previously announced matchups like Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis 2 and Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace, the next installment of Riyadh Season will see Frank Sanchez battle Agit Kabayel in a WBC heavyweight elim...2024
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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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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Usyk’s ‘Toughest Opponent’ Predicts Tyson Fury Fight: “He’ll Take Over Late”

Three-time cruiserweight world champion and former opponent of Oleksandr Usyk, Mairis Briedis, has laid out his prediction ahead of his former rival’s upcoming undisputed heavyweight title showdown against Tyson Fury. The Latvian defeated Marco Huck by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBC Cruiserweight title back in 2018, making one defence against Mike Perez […] The post Usyk’s ‘Tou...2023
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• Hall Of Fame Champion Says Usyk Is ‘Garbage’: “He Would Be Destroyed In My Era”

Oleksandr Usyk is undefeated 21 fights, beating the likes of Michael Hunter, Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Despite that stellar record, there are some fighting legends who think he and his fellow heavyweights wouldn’t last in their own eras. One such man is James Toney – a three-weight world champion with […] The post Hall Of Fame Champion Says ...2023
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• Jai Opetaia destroys Jordan Thompson to retain IBF title: Highlights and results
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• Former cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis hangs up the gloves after 15-year career
The post Former cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis hangs up the gloves after 15-year career appeared first on Boxing News. The Latvian legend will go down as one of the best cruiserweights of the modern era The post Former cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis hangs up the gloves after 15-year career appeared first on Boxing News....2024
• Joshua and Wilder megashow official for Dec. 23

Dmitry Bivol, Daniel Dubois, Frank Sanchez, Jai Opetaia, and more also see action As was steadily revealed over the last few days, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will co-headline a stacked December 23rd show in Riyadh. Joshua (26-3, 23 KO), making his third appearance in a calendar year for the first time since 2016, takes on veteran Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KO). Best known for coming out of nowhe...2023
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• Jai Opetaia hopes to seize the momentum of his title defense to put his career on track

On Saturday, Jai Opetaia successfully defended his Ring and IBF cruiserweight titles against Jordan Thompson with a comprehensive fourth round stoppage at Wembley Arena, London. Coming into the fight Opetaia hadn’t fought in 14-months since claiming the titles against Mairis Briedis in a physically demanding, high impact fight in which he suffered a badly broken […] The post Jai Opetai...2023
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Jan. 8-11
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• Chris Billam-Smith Casts Doubt on Jai Opetaia’s Record Amid Fight Delay
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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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• Frank Sanchez vs Agit Kabayel joins Fury vs Usyk on May 18th
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• Rankings: Joseph Parker makes his move, AJ roaring back, and more

Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight, but how dangerous a contender is he? Next update will come on Monday, April 1. That’s not a funny prank-joke, that’s just the date it will be. Ranked fights this period: Cruiserweight: (8) Arsen Goulamirian vs Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, Mar. 30 Middleweigh...2024
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• Rankings: Teofimo fails to impress, Buatsi and Yarde size each other up

Teofimo Lopez won, but didn’t impress against Jamaine Ortiz | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez won again, but did he lose ground in the 140 landscape at the same time? The next update will come on Monday, March 4. Ranked fights before the next update: Light Heavyweight: (8) Ali Izmailov vs Britton Norwood, Feb. 20 Lightweight: (6) Andy Cruz vs Brayan Zamarripa, Feb. 24 ...2024
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• Opetaia vs Briedis rematch leads Fury vs Usyk undercard
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• Rankings (Dec. 30): Is Wilder still a top 10 heavyweight? Plus Joshua, Bivol, Bam, more
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• Saudi Arabia’s ‘Day Of Reckoning’: Things To Look Out For
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• Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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• Ranking the five biggest fights to be made at cruiserweight

Jai Opetaia vs Chris Billam-Smith is the biggest fight to be made at cruiserweight | Mark Robinson/Getty Images and Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images It may not be the sexiest division in the world at the moment, but there are still fights to be made. It wasn’t that long ago that the cruiserweight division stole the hearts of the boxing hipsters. A thriving eight-man WBSS tournament...2023
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