Mandatory Challenger rumors, news

Mandatory Challenger news, rumors

  • Daniel Dubois Ordered To Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger With 30 Days To Make A Deal
    • Daniel Dubois Ordered To Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger With 30 Days To Make A Deal
    has been served with his first mandatory challenger as heavyweight world champion. The big-punching Brit was elevated to full IBF Champion after a win over Filip Hrgovic was followed by Oleksandr Usyk, previously undisputed, vacating the belt. Dubois made his first defence against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September last year, dispatching of the […]...2025
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  • David Benavidez Wants Catchweight Fight For Titles From Two Divisions: “It’s Easy To Make”
    • David Benavidez Wants Catchweight Fight For Titles From Two Divisions: “It’s Easy To Make”
    is preparing for his next move just weeks after becoming a world champion at 175lbs. The 28-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona had been the mandatory challenger to WBC light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol after capturing the interim version of the title last year against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. After purse bids were called for a showdown between Bivol and […]...2025
  • • On the Clock: Jaron Ennis Must Face Mandatory Challenger Shakhram Giyasov Following WBA Super Title Elevation
    The WBA Committee voted to elevate Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) to welterweight Super Champion today → read article On the Clock: Jaron Ennis Must Face Mandatory Challenger Shakhram Giyasov Following WBA Super Title Elevation @ Boxing News 24...2025
  • • WBA Orders Russell vs. Hiraoka Showdown – World Boxing Association
    The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially ordered a showdown between reigning super lightweight champion Gary Antuanne Russell and his mandatory challenger, Andy Hiraoka. The WBA — boxing’s oldest sanctioning body — issued formal notice to both camps, granting them a 30-day window to negotiate terms, beginning April 22 and running through May …...2025
  • • WBA Orders Russell vs. Hiraoka Showdown
    The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially ordered a showdown between reigning super lightweight champion Gary Antuanne Russell and his mandatory challenger, Andy Hiraoka. The WBA — boxing’s oldest sanctioning body — issued formal notice to both camps, granting them a 30-day window to negotiate terms, beginning April 22 and running through May … Continue reading...2025
  • Shakur Stevenson Makes Bold Move Ahead of July 12 Fight
    • Shakur Stevenson Makes Bold Move Ahead of July 12 Fight
    As reported by The Ring Magazine their third event will take place on July 12 in New York City with a venue to be confirmed, with Dan Rafael further revealing via his X account that Hamzah Sheeraz vs Edgar Berlanga will headline. Shakur Stevenson vs Edgar Berlanga will also be on the card and Rafael revealed in another tweet that Shakur has made a bold change ahead of his fight. Shakur Stevenson P...2025

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Mandatory Challenger injury and suspension

  • Nishida vs Salas set for May 28 in Tokyo
    • Nishida vs Salas set for May 28 in Tokyo
    Mike Altamura IBF bantamweight champion Ryosuke Nishida will meet mandatory challenger Jose Salas ahead of a potential unification with Junto Nakatani Those eager to see WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani jump right into a unification with IBF titlist Ryosuke Nishida after their in-ring face-off will have to be patient, as The Ring’s Anson Wainwright reports that Nishida will meet ma...2025
  • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    Tank Davis went stunning draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images From Brooklyn to Belfast, boxing was dominated by officiating controversy this weekend, and Riyadh Season is setting up an enormous weekend in May. Controversy! Boxing fans are sick of it, boxing promoters can never get enough of it, and it remains inevitable in this disorganized sport that still maintains its...2025
  • Schofield pulled from Stevenson fight with illness
    • Schofield pulled from Stevenson fight with illness
    Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Floyd Schofield is officially out of Saturday’s showdown with Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh The Ring announced on Twitter that undefeated lightweight Floyd Schofield, who no-showed today’s Grand Arrivals for Saturday’s Riyadh Season clash with Shakur Stevenson, has officially been pulled by the BBBofC due to illness. Organizers are on the h...2025
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  • ProBox outbids Salita for Lubin vs Holmes eliminator
    • ProBox outbids Salita for Lubin vs Holmes eliminator
    Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Erickson Lubin will battle Ardreal Holmes for a shot at Bakhram Murtazaliev, potentially within 90 days IBF super welterweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev’s first mandatory challenger could be decided on ProBox TV, as Jake Donovan reports that the outfit narrowly outbid Salita Promotions $225,000-$220,000 for the rights to stage a final eliminator between...2025
  • Crawford named mandatory challenger for Tszyu vs Fundora winner
    • Crawford named mandatory challenger for Tszyu vs Fundora winner
    Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Tim Tszyu currently holds the WBO super welterweight title and can claim the vacant WBC belt by beating Fundora Turns out there will be a prize arguably bigger than two world titles on the line when Tim Tszyu meets Sebastian Fundora for the WBO and WBC belts next week. Jake Donovan reports that Terence Crawford, exercising his right as WBO welterweight champi...2024
  • Charlo reportedly named WBC champion in recess, Fundora vs Bohachuk now for full title
    • Charlo reportedly named WBC champion in recess, Fundora vs Bohachuk now for full title
    Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Jermell Charlo has not defended any of his super welterweight titles in 20 months Former undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo may be down to one belt, as Dan Rafael and Keith Idec both report that he either has been or will be named champion in recess. As a result, Sebastian Fundora and Serhii Bohachuk will battle it out for the full title...2024
  • Teofimo Lopez named “super champion” by WBO
    • Teofimo Lopez named “super champion” by WBO
    Teofimo Lopez has been named “super champion” at 140 by the WBO | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Top Rank’s petition to make Teofimo Lopez a WBO “super champion” has succeeded. Teofimo Lopez has been named “super champion” at 140 lbs by the WBO, not long after Top Rank filed a request to have the sanctioning body recognize Lopez as such. In basic terms, the move mean...2023
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  • • Weigh-in results: Canelo vs Ryder set for Saturday
    Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder are officially set for Saturday after making weight | Matchroom Boxing/DAZN Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder are officially set for Saturday after making weight. Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder are set for Saturday, as the two fighters both made weight today in Mexico. Canelo weighed in at 167½ lbs, just under the limit, while Ryder came in at an even 168, right on...2023
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  • • Anthony Joshua gets late replacement opponent on Oct. 28 in next fight
    Mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev pulled out Monday with a right shoulder injury...2017
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Lopez rejects Matias fight amid multi-day tantrum"

  • 2024
    "Usyk vs Hrgovic being discussed with Fury fight postponed"

  • 2023
    "Sivenathi Nontshinga risks his IBF title against Regie Suganob on June 16"

  • 2017
    "Anthony Joshua gets late replacement opponent on Oct. 28 in next fight"

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Mandatory Challenger trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • DOMINATION! Boots stops Stanionis in six to unify welterweight titles
    • DOMINATION! Boots stops Stanionis in six to unify welterweight titles
    Jaron Ennis put a steady beatdown on Eimantas Stanionis to walk away with the IBF and WBA titles. | Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis put a beatdown on Eimantas Stanionis in a welterweight unification match. Jaron “Boots” Ennis faced a lot of criticism over his last couple of performances and made it no secret that he was looking to end the doubts about him with a sho...2025
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  • Sebastian Fundora Next Fight: Mandatory Challenger Confirmed
    • Sebastian Fundora Next Fight: Mandatory Challenger Confirmed
    WBO president Gustavo Olivieri has previously announced he would recommend the organisation make Xander Zayas the super welterweight mandatory challenger. Following Sebastian Fundora’s dominating victory over Chordale Booker and the two (Fundora and Zayas) speaking in the post-fight press conference, it has been confirmed that Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) is the mandatory and in pole position to fac...2025
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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  • • Pressure on WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Badau Jack to sign contract to fight mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki
    HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada — The pressure is on World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “The... The post Pressure on WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Badau Jack to sign contract to fight mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
  • Cacace vacates IBF super featherweight title
    • Cacace vacates IBF super featherweight title
    IBF super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace’s title reign is over without an official defense Rather than face mandatory challenger Ricardo “Sugar” Nunez, IBF super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace announced that he’s vacated the belt in favor of chasing “the biggest fights possible. He technically ends his reign, which began with a controversial knockout of Joe Cordina last May, without ...2025
  • • ProBox outbids Salita for Lubin vs Holmes eliminator
    2025
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  • Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Live updates and results, 4:15 am ET
    • Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Live updates and results, 4:15 am ET
    Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim headlines today in Tokyo | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim headlines today in Tokyo! Naoya Inoue returns in Tokyo defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against late notice challenger Ye Joon Kim, and we’ll be here with live updates for the two-fight stream. American fans can watch via ESPN+ beginning at 4:15 am...2025
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  • • Badou Jack handed WBC deadline / Zhang vs Kabayel update
    World Boxing Council cruiserweight champion Badou Jack is set to face mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki. The two sides have until February 4th to negotiate a deal, failing which a purse bid will be held that same day. The fight must take place within 60 days of a deal being reached. Jack, 41, 28-3-3 (17 KOs),…  The post Badou Jack handed WBC deadline / Zhang vs Kabayel update appeared f...2025
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  • Lopez rejects Matias fight amid multi-day tantrum
    • 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
  • Nakatani vs Cuellar headlines Feb. 24 bantamweight tripleheader
    • Nakatani vs Cuellar headlines Feb. 24 bantamweight tripleheader
    Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani, Seiya Tsutsumi, and Tenshin Nasukawa will be in action on ESPN+ early next year After picking up a trio of knockouts in 2024, pound-for-pound stalwart Junto Nakatani will headline a February 24th all-bantamweight tripleheader in Tokyo. Nakatani (29-0, 22 KO) kicked off this year’s campaign by smashing Alexandro Santiago for the...2024
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Mandatory Challenger stats and results

  • Dalton Smith routs Mathieu Germain over 12 rounds
    • Dalton Smith routs Mathieu Germain over 12 rounds
    Dalton Smith dropped Mathieu Germain three times but didn’t get a stoppage | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Dalton Smith dropped Mathieu Germain three times but didn’t get a stoppage. Dalton Smith put Mathieu Germain on the canvas three times, but couldn’t quite secure a stoppage win, going the full, 12-round distance in a one-sided unanimous decision win today in Sheffield, England. Smith...2025
  • • DOMINATION! Boots stops Stanionis in six to unify welterweight titles
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  • Julio César La Cruz Overcomes Knockdown to Stop Dilan Prašović
    • Julio César La Cruz Overcomes Knockdown to Stop Dilan Prašović
    Julio César La Cruz (4-0, 4 KOs) had to overcome a knockdown in order to ultimately stop Dilan Prašović (18-6, 15 KOs). The official time of the knockout was 1:30 of round three. With the victory, La Cruz is now the mandatory challenger for the WBA bridgerweight world title held by Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (Note: Bridgerweight is only considered a legitimate weight class by the WBA and WBC). La Cruz...2025
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  • Gabriela Fundora Defends Undisputed Title on April 19 – Exciting Co-Feature Set
    • Gabriela Fundora Defends Undisputed Title on April 19 – Exciting Co-Feature Set
    Undisputed women’s flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) is set to return to the ring and make the first defence of her undisputed crown against the IBF mandatory challenger Marilyn Badillo (19-0-1, 3 KOs). This fight will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card on April 19 live on DAZN at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. An intriguing bout involving Charles Conwell (21-0, 1...2025
  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    2025
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  • • Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Live updates and results, 4:15 am ET
    2025
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  • WBA orders Zurdo to face mandatory challenger Dorticos
    • WBA orders Zurdo to face mandatory challenger Dorticos
    Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will likely face WBSS veteran Yuniel Dorticos his next time out We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the seemingly inevitable cruiserweight unification between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Jai Opetaia, as Jake Donovan reports that the WBA has ordered Ramirez to face mandatory challenger Yun...2025
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  • Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year
    • Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year
    Unheralded, undersized Frenchman Bruno Surace authored arguably the most shocking finish of 2024 by crushing Jaime Munguia in Tijuana 2024’s Upset of the Year was authored this evening when Bruno Surace leveled Jaime Munguia in the latter’s native Tijuana. Munguia (44-2, 35 KO) started patiently, but got into it with Surace (26-0-2, 5 KO) after clinch at the end of the first got chippy. Seemingly ...2024
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  • Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis-Cody Crowley IBF Purse Bid Back In Play For April 23
    • Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis-Cody Crowley IBF Purse Bid Back In Play For April 23
    Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has a new promoter but is stuck—for now—with the same mandatory challenger. The Ring has confirmed that the IBF has put its mandatory welterweight title fight back into play. Philadelphia’s Ennis (31-0, 28 knockouts) is still on the hook to defend versus Cody Crowley, subject to the results of a rescheduled April […] The post Jaron ‘Boots’ En...2024
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  • Joshua Buatsi outpoints Dan Azeez, aims for Dmitry Bivol, Anthony Yarde
    • Joshua Buatsi outpoints Dan Azeez, aims for Dmitry Bivol, Anthony Yarde
    Joshua Buatsi proved himself a level above his friend Dan Azeez – and perhaps even Britain’s finest light heavyweight – by easing to the status of mandatory challenger to Dmitry Bivol with victory in their British and Commonwealth title fight. If in the aftermath of his departure for BOXXER, Buatsi’s previous promoters Matchroom had accused […] The post Joshua Buatsi outpoints Dan Azeez, aim...2024
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  • • Dalton Smith routs Mathieu Germain over 12 rounds
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  • • DOMINATION! Boots stops Stanionis in six to unify welterweight titles
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  • • Teofimo Lopez SLAPS Arnold Barboza During LA Face Off 😲
    Watch the moment WBO & Ring Magazine 140lbs Champ Teofimo Lopez lays a hand on mandatory challenger Arnold Barboza ahead of their May 2nd clash! #shorts #teofimolopez #boxing...2025
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    2025
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  • Picasso withdraws from Inoue fight
    • Picasso withdraws from Inoue fight
    Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images WBC super bantamweight mandatory challenger Alan Picasso has pulled out of a planned summer showdown with undisputed champion Naoya Inoue Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will have to look elsewhere for his next dance partner, as ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez reported yesterday that negotiations between Inoue and WBC mandatory challeng...2025
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  • ‘Can’t be avoided any longer’: Shalom says Bakole’s title shot will come soon
    • ‘Can’t be avoided any longer’: Shalom says Bakole’s title shot will come soon
    Martin Bakole is one win away from getting his chance at a major world title. | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images If Martin Bakole beats Efe Ajagba his promoter will look to immediately enforce mandatory IBF title opportunity. With the IBF formally ordering a fight between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba as it’s heavyweight final eliminator, Bakole is on the verge of forc...2025
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  • ‘I’d love the Badou Jack fight’: Billam-Smith sets sights on WBC title
    • ‘I’d love the Badou Jack fight’: Billam-Smith sets sights on WBC title
    Chris Billam-Smith is looking for another world title fight | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith is looking for another world title fight after his loss to Zurdo Ramirez. Chris Billam-Smith is looking to land another world title fight, and has his sights set on Badou Jack and the WBC cruiserweight title following his November loss to Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. It’s not ...2025
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  • Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
    • Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
    Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue | Photo by Matt King/Getty Images Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue, and probably won’t fight on Dec. 24. Ben Damon of FOX Sports Australia had this on X, including a photo of the cut: Disaster. Sam Goodman has been cut over the eye in his final spar before the undisputed fight with Naoya Inoue...2024
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  • Lopez vs Haney reportedly in talks
    • Lopez vs Haney reportedly in talks
    Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images The fight would mark Teofimo Lopez’s third defense of his super lightweight title Forbes’ Brian Mazique claims that Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney are “negotiating” a 2025 title fight that would headline a “massive” card on ESPN. Though Haney’s (31-0, 15 KO) WBC super lightweight title wasn’t on the line for his loss to an overweight Ryan Garcia, this won’t...2024
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  • WBA approves Tank vs Roach on Dec. 14
    • WBA approves Tank vs Roach on Dec. 14
    Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Lamont Roach Jr owns the WBA super featherweight title Though PBC has yet to officially announce its rumored December 14th Gervonta Davis/David Benavidez doubleheader, but we’re about as close to official as we can get. Shortly after Benavidez dispelled rumors that of a David Morrell Jr fight and confirmed that he’d face Jesse Hart, the WBA has given supe...2024
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Top Mandatory Challenger news

  • Sivenathi Nontshinga risks his IBF title against Regie Suganob on June 16
    • Sivenathi Nontshinga risks his IBF title against Regie Suganob on June 16
    News reached The Ring that Sivenathi Nontshinga will put his IBF title on the line for the first time when he faces mandatory challenger Regie Suganob at the ICC, East London, South Africa, on June 16. The two parties had negotiated a deal instead of going to purse bid that was scheduled for April 11. […] The post Sivenathi Nontshinga risks his IBF title against Regie Suganob on June 16 appe...2023
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  • ‘Give me Canelo’: Everything David Benavidez said after dominating Andrade
    • ‘Give me Canelo’: Everything David Benavidez said after dominating Andrade
    David Benavidez has Canelo Alvarez in his sights after battering Demetrius Andrade | Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME David Benavidez has Canelo Alvarez in his sights after battering Demetrius Andrade. David Benavidez demolished Demetrius Andrade tonight in their Showtime pay-per-view main event, and made the call-out everyone expected after that performance, saying he wants Canelo Alvarez next. C...2023
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  • Usyk vs Hrgovic being discussed with Fury fight postponed
    • Usyk vs Hrgovic being discussed with Fury fight postponed
    Oleksandr Usyk could face Filip Hrgovic in two weeks | Getty Hrgovic is Usyk’s IBF mandatory challenger. With Oleksandr Usyk’s Feb. 17 date against Tyson Fury scrapped, Usyk is reportedly discussing the option to face Filip Hrgovic on that date, according to both Boxing News and Dan Rafael. Hrgovic is Usyk’s IBF mandatory challenger, and his presence in the world as IBF mandatory challenge...2024
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  • • Vergil Ortiz cleared, will face Stanionis on July 8
    Vergil Ortiz Jr is cleared to return and will face Eimantas Stanionis on July 8 | Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images and Cooper Neill/Getty Images Vergil Ortiz Jr is cleared to return and has his fight with Eimantas Stanionis rescheduled. Vergil Ortiz Jr has been medically cleared to return to action, and his fight with Eimantas Stanionis is now rescheduled for July 8, according to ESPN....2023
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  • To face Terence Crawford, Alexis Rocha must get past Anthony Young on May 27
    • To face Terence Crawford, Alexis Rocha must get past Anthony Young on May 27
    To ultimately face WBO 147-pound titlist Terence Crawford, mandatory challenger Alexis Rocha must get past Anthony Young on May 27 The post To face Terence Crawford, Alexis Rocha must get past Anthony Young on May 27 appeared first on The Ring....2023
  • Underdog champ Melvin Jerusalem fights to give family a better life
    • Underdog champ Melvin Jerusalem fights to give family a better life
    Melvin Jerusalem may have already won a world championship, but the 29-year-old from Bukidnon province in the Philippines still has lots of unfinished business. Jerusalem (20-2, 12 knockouts) will make the first defense of the WBO strawweight title this Saturday against mandatory challenger Oscar Collazo. The venue – Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif. – […] The post Underdog...2023
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  • • Weigh-in results: Canelo vs Ryder set for Saturday
    2023
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  • WBO officially orders Fundora to face Crawford
    • WBO officially orders Fundora to face Crawford
    Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Terence Crawford recently petitioned the WBO to be named mandatory challenger Sebastian Fundora’s blood-soaked upset of Tim Tszyu this past Saturday may have demanded a rematch, but it won’t be an immediate one, as the WBO has ordered “Towering Inferno” to battle former two-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford within 180 days. The 20...2024
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Mandatory Challenger schedule, game

  • • Sebastian Fundora Next Fight: Mandatory Challenger Confirmed
    2025
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  • Inoue reportedly set to face Cardenas in May, Akhmadaliev in September
    • Inoue reportedly set to face Cardenas in May, Akhmadaliev in September
    Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue’s next two opponents will be Ramon Cardenas and former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev After Alan Picasso’s abrupt exit forced some schedule shuffling, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue’s 2025 is reportedly back on track. Keith Idec brings word that Inoue has agreed to face Ramon Cardenas on May 4th in Las Vegas t...2025
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    2025
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  • Alberto Puello Ready to Defend WBC Title Against Sandor Martin with Dalton Smith Looming
    • Alberto Puello Ready to Defend WBC Title Against Sandor Martin with Dalton Smith Looming
    On March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Alberto Puello (23-0, 10 KOs) will defend his title against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin (42-3, 15 KOs) on a PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video. Ahead of this world title clash, Puello has spoken from his training camp about the upcoming challenge against the Spanish southpaw. Alberto Puello Talks WBC Defe...2025
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  • Frank Warren Set to Unveil Blockbuster DAZN Deal with Exciting Matchups
    • Frank Warren Set to Unveil Blockbuster DAZN Deal with Exciting Matchups
    Queensberry Promotions has enjoyed a sustained period of success over recent years, with their heavyweight stable impressing, including Tyson Fury, Fabio Wardley, and Derek Chisora, to name just three. It was previously announced that from April 2025, Queensberry was embarking on a new blockbuster broadcast deal with DAZN. Queensberry has called a press conference for February 10 at Co-op Live in ...2025
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  • Ayala vs Yabuki set for Mar. 29 in Japan
    • Ayala vs Yabuki set for Mar. 29 in Japan
    IBF flyweight champion Angel Ayala will battle light flyweight titlist Masamichi Yabuki in hostile territory this March IBF light flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki is officially set to move up and challenge flyweight titlist Angel Ayala on March 29th in a matchup first revealed earlier this month. Kameda Promotions also confirmed a minimumweight rematch between Melvin Jerusalem and Yudai Shigeok...2025
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  • • Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Live updates and results, 4:15 am ET
    2025
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  • • Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year
    2024
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  • • Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
    2024
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  • Crawford vacates WBO welterweight title, Norman elevated to full champion
    • Crawford vacates WBO welterweight title, Norman elevated to full champion
    Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr knocked out Giovani Santillan for the interim belt in May As expected, Terence Crawford is officially done with the welterweight division. The WBO announced today that “Bud” confirmed his intentions to stay at 154, prompting them to elevate interim champion Brian Norman Jr to full champion. This leaves the WBA “super” title as Crawford’s l...2024
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Mandatory Challenger rumors, scandals

  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
    2025
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  • Naoya Inoue Next Fight Plans Revealed Following Ye Joon Kim Win
    • Naoya Inoue Next Fight Plans Revealed Following Ye Joon Kim Win
    Undisputed super bantamweight king Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) successfully returned to action, stopping Ye Joon Kim (21-3-2, 13 KOs) with a thumping right hand in round number four. Following the successful defence of his undisputed crown, attention quickly turned to what would be next for the fearsome Japanese fighter, and “The Monster” spoke immediately after the fight about his futu...2025
  • • Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year
    2024
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  • • Usyk vs Hrgovic being discussed with Fury fight postponed
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