Mandatory Challenger rumors, news

Mandatory Challenger news, rumors

  • Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez Bides Time As Mandatory Challenger, Faces Miguel Marriaga on Aug. 31 DAZN Show
    • Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez Bides Time As Mandatory Challenger, Faces Miguel Marriaga on Aug. 31 DAZN Show
    Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez will bide his time as he awaits his first title shot. The red-hot junior lightweight knockout artist is a late addition to the already announced Aug. 31 DAZN show. Mexico’s Nunez will face Colombia’s Miguel Marriaga in the chief support to the Diego Pacheco-Maciej Sulecki super middleweight bout. Both bouts will air […] The post Eduardo ‘Su...2024
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  • Teddy Atlas Names The Two Fighters That Will Prevent David Benavidez From His Goal
    • Teddy Atlas Names The Two Fighters That Will Prevent David Benavidez From His Goal
    has, after years of chasing a fight with Saul ” Alvarez, decided to focus his attentions on the light-heavyweight division. The former two-time super-middleweight champion was mandatory challenger for Canelo at 168 but, tired of waiting for his shot, made his debut at 175 this year. He beat former titlist Oleksandr Gvozdyk over the distance […]...2024
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  • • Canelo plots to hijack Benavidez facing Beterbiev vs Bivol winner
    Canelo Alvarez is plotting to stifle ex-mandatory challenger David Benavidez for a second time after the Beterbiev vs Bivol fight on October 12. The Mexican superstar first refused to entertain the idea of facing Benavidez despite an order from the World Boxing Council. This refusal led to Benavidez moving up in weight on a WBC… Canelo plots to hijack Benavidez facing Beterbiev vs Bivol...2024
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  • Matchroom Boxing Eyes Major Opponent for Jaron Ennis’ Hometown Title Defence Amid Negotiation Challenges
    • Matchroom Boxing Eyes Major Opponent for Jaron Ennis’ Hometown Title Defence Amid Negotiation Challenges
    Dan Rafael via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack is reporting that Matchroom Boxing are working on plans for Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) to defend his IBF welterweight on November 9 on DAZN. The report also reveals that according to sources another Philadelphia hometown fight is a possibility. Matchroom Boxing Planning Next Fight for Jaron Ennis After David Avanesyan Win Ennis Ordered to Face...2024
  • Floyd Mayweather Delivers ‘Honest’ Verdict On Canelo-Benavidez: “That’s My Personal Opinion”
    • Floyd Mayweather Delivers ‘Honest’ Verdict On Canelo-Benavidez: “That’s My Personal Opinion”
    A super-middleweight clash between Saul ” Alvarez and is perhaps the one fight boxing fans are desperate to see above all others. Benavidez has been calling for his rival to face him for years but, even though he was the WBC mandatory challenger, Canelo has dismissed the bout claiming the only thing his fellow Mexican […]...2024
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  • • OPENING NIGHT LOOMING FOR BIG BOMB JOHN
    THE QUEENSBERRY NEWCOMER John Isaacs is literally counting down the days until he gets to make his professional debut at York Hall on Friday September 6. The next Bethnal Green bash – headlined by Sam Noakes defending his European lightweight title against mandatory challenger Gianluca Ceglia – will be the scene of another two young …The post OPENING NIGHT LOOMING FOR BIG BOMB JOHN appeared ...2024

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Mandatory Challenger injury and suspension

  • Plant vs McCumby and Romero vs Jaimes complete Canelo vs Berlanga PPV
    • Plant vs McCumby and Romero vs Jaimes complete Canelo vs Berlanga PPV
    Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images Caleb Plant and Trevor McCumby were previously slated to meet on August 17th Those unsatisfied by the one-two punch of Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga and Erislandy Lara vs Danny Garcia on September 14th won’t get the cavalry they craved, as organizers announced that Caleb Plant vs Trevor McCumby and Rolly Romero vs Manuel Jaimes will round out the four-...2024
  • Inoue vs Doheny reportedly being finalized for September
    • Inoue vs Doheny reportedly being finalized for September
    Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue has a standing order to face WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev As has been rumored for some time, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue’s next defense will likely come against former IBF titlist TJ Doheny, with Mike Coppinger reporting that the pair are “finalizing” a deal to meet in Tokyo this coming September....2024
  • New Challenge Announced for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis
    • New Challenge Announced for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis
    Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) was due to fight mandatory challenger Cody Crowley (22-0, 9 KOs). But the Canadian fighter has been forced to withdraw after not being medically cleared following “double eye surgery,” in November 2023. It has now been announced that “Boots” will face David Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs), a tough Russian native, whose biggest wins remain beating Shane Mos...2024
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  • 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
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  • ‘Pissed off but the focus shifts’: Tszyu reacts to Thurman’s withdrawal
    • ‘Pissed off but the focus shifts’: Tszyu reacts to Thurman’s withdrawal
    Tim Tszyu has a new opponent for March 30, having to shift his training to prepare for a much taller opponent. | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tsyzu will now face Sebastian Fundora on March 30 following an injury to Keith Thurman. Following the recent news of Keith Thurman’s withdrawal from his upcoming fight against Tim Tszyu, media members hold a virtual round table with Tsz...2024
  • WBC orders Alycia Baumgardner to face Delfine Persoon
    • WBC orders Alycia Baumgardner to face Delfine Persoon
    Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Alycia Baumgardner’s last fight saw her defeat Christina Linardatou in July 2023 Undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner is on her way back to the ring. Two days after news broke that the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) lifted her suspension, the WBC has ordered her to face mandatory challenger Delfine Persoon, scheduling a purse bi...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
  • • 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

Timeline

  • 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

  • • Matchroom Boxing Eyes Major Opponent for Jaron Ennis’ Hometown Title Defence Amid Negotiation Challenges
    2024
  • 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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  • Canelo vs Berlanga official for Sept. 14 on Prime and DAZN PPV
    • Canelo vs Berlanga official for Sept. 14 on Prime and DAZN PPV
    Erislandy Lara faces Danny Garcia in the co-feature As expected, Canelo Alvarez’s next defense of his undisputed super middleweight title will see him face WBA mandatory challenger Edgar Berlanga in the main event of a September 14th Prime/DAZN PPV. I’ve already said my piece on this one, but in short: Berlanga (22-0, 17 KO) is an unappealing opponent by every metric save nationality and Alvarez (...2024
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  • WBC orders Conceicao vs Foster rematch
    • WBC orders Conceicao vs Foster rematch
    Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Robson Conceicao took O’Shaquie Foster’s super featherweight title via split decision Weeks after their first meeting produced one of the summer’s most controversial outcomes, the WBC has ordered super featherweight champion Robson Conceicao to rematch the recently deposed O’Shaquie Foster. Conceicao (19-2-1, 9 KO) never managed to find a home for his punc...2024
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  • • Inoue vs Doheny reportedly being finalized for September
    2024
  • Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez-Yuniel Dorticos Mandatory Title Fight Ordered By WBA
    • Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez-Yuniel Dorticos Mandatory Title Fight Ordered By WBA
    Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has his marching orders. The recently crowned WBA cruiserweight titlist was summoned to next face mandatory challenger Yuniel Dorticos, a former two-time titleholder. Both sides were notified on July 1 to enter a 30-day negotiation period to reach terms. Ramirez is a promotional free agent but will likely continue to work with […] The post Gilberto ‘Zurdo’...2024
  • Teddy Atlas Predicts Filip Hrgovic-Daniel Dubois Fight: “It’s Very Competitive”
    • Teddy Atlas Predicts Filip Hrgovic-Daniel Dubois Fight: “It’s Very Competitive”
    Boxing trainer turned analyst, , has made his prediction ahead of the high stakes heavyweight clash between and . After Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the undisputed champion, it was expected that the IBF were ready to strip the Ukrainian for not facing his mandatory challenger, Hrgovic, next due to a contractual rematch […]...2024
  • IBF orders Canelo to face mandatory challenger Scull
    • IBF orders Canelo to face mandatory challenger Scull
    Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images WIlliam Scull has been Canelo Alvarez’s IBF mandatory challenger since 2022 As speculation abounds regarding Canelo Alvarez’s next opponent, the IBF has pulled an IBF and finally ordered him to face longtime mandatory challenger William Scull. Scull’s promoter, AGON Sports and Events, claims the pair have four weeks to come to terms and avoid a pu...2024
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  • Morrell moves to 175, Berlanga named WBA mandatory challenger for Canelo
    • Morrell moves to 175, Berlanga named WBA mandatory challenger for Canelo
    Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage Realizing his number would never be called for a spot in the Canelo Sweepstakes, secondary WBA super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr will follow in the footsteps of David Benavidez and move up to 175 to face Radivoje Kalajdzic for the interim belt this coming June. Per the WBA’s announcement, Morrell (10-0, 9 KO) does not have to vacate his current be...2024
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  • Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
    • Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
    Matchroom and Queensberry will have a 5 vs 5 competition on June 1 | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing via Getty Images Wilder vs Zhang will probably be the heavyweight “wild card” fight. Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang will likely be the headline fight of the Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 vs 5 competition on June 1 in Saudi Arabia, with promoters and Saudi organizer Turki Alalshikh choo...2024

Mandatory Challenger stats and results

  • • WBC orders Conceicao vs Foster rematch
    2024
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  • Canelo Now Only Has Two Options For His Next Fight And Neither Is David Benavidez
    • Canelo Now Only Has Two Options For His Next Fight And Neither Is David Benavidez
    Saul ” Alvarez is lining up an opponent for his ring return later this year. The four-belt super-middleweight champion is coming off a routine points win over Jaime Munguia in May and will, if patterns persist, fight again in September. Canelo recently struck a deal with IBF mandatory challenger William Scull that will see the […]...2024
  • • IBF orders Canelo to face mandatory challenger Scull
    2024
  • KNOCKOUT! Naoya Inoue comes off canvas to brutalize Luis Nery
    • KNOCKOUT! Naoya Inoue comes off canvas to brutalize Luis Nery
    Naoya Inoue got dropped, but dominated otherwise against Luis Nery | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue got dropped, but dominated otherwise against Luis Nery. Naoya Inoue found himself on the canvas for the first time in his pro career against Luis Nery, but stormed back to dominate in what wound up being business as usual. Inoue was down in round one, but returned the ...2024
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  • Ennis vs Crowley official for July 13 in Philadelphia
    • Ennis vs Crowley official for July 13 in Philadelphia
    Jaron Ennis will be making the first defense of his IBF welterweight title Jaron Ennis’ homecoming is officially on the schedule, as Matchroom confirmed today that “Boots” will defend his IBF welterweight title against mandatory challenger Cody Crowley on July 13th at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. As the Philadelphia Inquirer points out, this marks the first boxing match at Wells Fargo Center...2024
  • • “O'Quinn Or British Title!”- Peter McGrail Beats Leach & Wants Rematch
    Peter McGrail gets back to winning ways with a wide points decision over Marc Leach to become mandatory challenger to Dennis McCann for the British Title. However, McGrail admits a return with Jarico O’Quinn is his preferred next move to try and avenge December’s shock defeat in America. #PeterMcGrail #NXTGEN #BoxingThe post “O'Quinn Or British Title!”- Peter McGrail Be...2024
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  • • WBO order puts Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu II in doubt
    Sebastian Fundora will remain the WBO super welterweight champion, provided he doesn’t follow through on his promise to Tim Tszyu. After defeating Tszyu for the WBC and WBO versions in a stunning result last month, Fundora became the number one target in the division. The WBO immediately informed Fundora that he must face mandatory challenger… WBO order puts Sebastian Fundora vs T...2024
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  • Wilder vs Zhang leads Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 Vs 5 on June 1
    • Wilder vs Zhang leads Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 Vs 5 on June 1
    Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic, Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball, Hamzah Sheeraz vs Austin Williams, Craig Richards vs Willy Hutchinson round out the undercard After officially announcing Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev for the undipsuted light heavyweight title on June 1st and Riyadh, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn took the stage with 10 masked pugilists to ste...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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  • • WBO Orders Sebastian Fundora To Face Terence Crawford
    By: Sean Crose Sebastian Fundora rose to the occasion in a huge way Saturday night in Las Vegas as he dethroned the previously undefeated Tim Tszyu in one of the bloodies throwdowns fans had seen in ages. And while it was true that Tszyu suffered from a horrifying accidental cut throughout the majority of the fight, Fundura, too, was a bloody mess at the sound of the final bell - and the blood w...2024
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Mandatory Challenger parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Canelo vs Berlanga official for Sept. 14 on Prime and DAZN PPV
    2024
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  • Nakatani signs co-promotional deal with Top Rank
    • Nakatani signs co-promotional deal with Top Rank
    Junto Nakatani is 2-0 with two knockouts in 2024 After putting on a number of impressive performances on ESPN+, WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani has officially joined forces with Top Rank, who will promote him alongside Teiken. Nakatani (28-0, 21 KO) claimed his third world title and established himself as a pound-for-pound threat by demolishing Alexandro Santiago in February, then followe...2024
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  • • Ennis vs Crowley official for July 13 in Philadelphia
    2024
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  • PODCAST: How much credit does Ryan Garcia deserve for beating Devin Haney?
    • PODCAST: How much credit does Ryan Garcia deserve for beating Devin Haney?
    Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia beat Devin Haney, but does he get full credit, and what does the future look like for both? It’s Tuesday and we’re back with a podcast! First Half: Big win for Ryan Garcia over Devin Haney, but how much credit can you give him, and what’s Garcia’s future at 147 or north of that? And does Devin Haney have major issues going forward at 140/147? PL...2024
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  • Lopez vs Leo in the works for Aug. 10
    • Lopez vs Leo in the works for Aug. 10
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Angelo Leo has won four straight since falling to Stephen Fulton in 2021 IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez’s second fight of 2024 is on the table, as Salvador Rodriguez reports that “Venado” is in “advanced” talks to face Angelo Leo somewhere in the States on August 10th. Leo (24-1, 11 KO) outclassed late replacement Tramaine Williams for th...2024
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  • • Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
    2024
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  • Luis Alberto Lopez Interested In Unification Or Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson Winner Next
    • Luis Alberto Lopez Interested In Unification Or Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson Winner Next
    Follow @JakeNDaBox Luis Alberto Lopez has strongly considered a path that would momentarily park his unification dreams. The reigning IBF featherweight titlist is open to a big fight in the 130-pound division if he cannot get another divisional beltholder next. Mexicali’s Lopez, The Ring’s No. 2-ranked featherweight, dominated mandatory challenger Reiya Abe, whom he stopped […] T...2024
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  • Ennis vs Crowley targeted for May Canelo undercard
    • Ennis vs Crowley targeted for May Canelo undercard
    Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Jaron Ennis is coming off a knockout of Roiman Villa, Crowley a majority decision over Abel Ramos It’s been a turbulent couple of years for IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis, culminating in a massive lawsuit against promoter NOW Boxing for failing to deliver a contractually mandated number of fights. There’s at least one clear point in his fu...2024
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  • • Eddie Hearn CUTS head & SMASHES lamp celebrating Sugar Nunez Win Vs Rakhimov 😂
    Watch the moment Eddie Hearn, in Mexico, celebrated Sugar Nunez’s win over Shavkat Rakhimov in Tajikistan to become mandatory challenger for the IBF World Super Featherweight Title! #Shorts #Boxing #EddieHearnThe post Eddie Hearn CUTS head & SMASHES lamp celebrating Sugar Nunez Win Vs Rakhimov 😂 appeared first on Boxing News....2024
  • • Charlo reportedly named WBC champion in recess, Fundora vs Bohachuk now for full title
    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
  • 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

  • • Crawford vacates WBO welterweight title, Norman elevated to full champion
    2024
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  • • Plant vs McCumby and Romero vs Jaimes complete Canelo vs Berlanga PPV
    2024
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  • Canelo vs Berlanga reportedly in the works for Sept. 14
    • Canelo vs Berlanga reportedly in the works for Sept. 14
    Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images The card would go head-to-head with UFC 306 Mike Coppinger reports that undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez is “in the process of finalizing a deal” to meet Edgar Berlanga atop a September 14th DAZN/Prime PPV at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Said show would go head-to-head with UFC 306 at the Sphere just three miles away. Alvarez...2024
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  • Junto Nakatani, Vincent Astrolabio Make Weight; Jonathan Rodriguez Well Over Limit Versus Kosei Tanaka
    • Junto Nakatani, Vincent Astrolabio Make Weight; Jonathan Rodriguez Well Over Limit Versus Kosei Tanaka
    Five of the six title fight participants did their job at the scales. Junto Nakatani is set for the first defense of his WBC bantamweight title. The 26-year-old southpaw was 117 ¼ pounds, while mandatory challenger Vincent Astrolabio was 117 ½ pounds. Their scheduled 12-round bout headlines a title fight tripleheader Saturday from the famed […] The post Junto Nakatani, Vincent Astrolabio Mak...2024
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  • • Stevenson vs. Zepeda WBC Title Fight Headed to Purse Bid on August 20th
    WBC lightweight Champion’ Shakur Stevenson and his mandatory challenger William Zepeda have a scheduled purse ... read more Stevenson vs. Zepeda WBC Title Fight Headed to Purse Bid on August 20th @ Boxing News 24...2024
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  • • Inoue vs Doheny reportedly being finalized for September
    2024
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  • Charlie Edwards steps in as challenger for Thomas Essomba’s EBU bantamweight belt
    • Charlie Edwards steps in as challenger for Thomas Essomba’s EBU bantamweight belt
    European bantamweight titlist Thomas Essomba had been expected to face mandatory challenger Paul Butler next. There was in fact a purse bid scheduled for tomorrow. However, an agreement was made for Essomba to instead make a voluntary defense of his crown against former WBC flyweight titleholder Charlie Edwards at a venue to be determined in […] The post Charlie Edwards steps in as challenge...2024
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  • • Canelo, William Scull reach agreement, IBF purse bid called off
    Canelo Alvarez and William Scull representatives have reached an agreement ahead of a scheduled IBF mandatory purse bid. Speaking for mandatory challenger Scull, AGON Sports released a statement on the situation without revealing too much. They said, “IBF Mandatory Fight Scull vs. Canelo: AGON Sports and TGB reach agreement. Non-existence of details agreed.” Promoter Ingo… C...2024
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  • Canelo Alvarez-William Scull IBF Purse Bid Delayed By One Week
    • Canelo Alvarez-William Scull IBF Purse Bid Delayed By One Week
    Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will have another week to reach terms with his mandatory challenger. The Ring has confirmed that a purse bid for Alvarez’s ordered title defense versus William Scull was pushed back to June 13. A hearing scheduled for Thursday is no longer on the calendar after both sides were granted a seven-day extension. […] The post Canelo Alvarez-William Scull IBF...2024
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  • Canelo and Scull head to June 6 purse bid
    • Canelo and Scull head to June 6 purse bid
    Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The IBF and WBA reportedly still have to determine who is next in the rotation Two weeks ago, the IBF ordered Canelo Alvarez to make a long-overdue defense against mandatory challenger William Scull, potentially derailing a planned September showdown with Edgar Berlanga. Now, Jake Donovan reports that Scull’s team have called for an immediate purse ...2024
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Mandatory Challenger rumors, scandals

  • • IBF orders Canelo to face mandatory challenger Scull
    2024
    See more articles Jermell Charlo
  • • Wilder vs Zhang leads Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 Vs 5 on June 1
    2024
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  • Canelo reportedly parts with PBC, targets Berlanga and Munguia
    • Canelo reportedly parts with PBC, targets Berlanga and Munguia
    Canelo Alvarez is reportedly done with Premier Boxing Champions | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez completed just one fight of his three-fight deal with PBC In not-entirely-unexpected news, Salvador Rodriguez and Mike Coppinger each report that Canelo Alvarez has parted ways with Premier Boxing Champions after just one fight of their three-fight deal. The undisputed super m...2024
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