Mandatory Challenger rumors, news

Mandatory Challenger news, rumors

  • • Benavidez Is Mandatory Challenger For WBC Cruiserweight Title
    Photo By Chris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions In a letter to David Benavidez’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, WBC President Mauricio The post Benavidez Is Mandatory Challenger For WBC Cruiserweight Title appeared first on FightNews....2026
  • Skye Nicholson gets upgrade as Ellie Scotney vacates WBC crown
    • Skye Nicholson gets upgrade as Ellie Scotney vacates WBC crown
    Ellie Scotney has vacated her WBC super-bantamweight world title. As a result, mandatory challenger and interim champion Skye Nicholson has now been elevated to full champion status. The decision immediately reshapes the division. Therefore, Nicholson is now officially recognised as the WBC champion and moves forward with her own world title reign. Skye Nicholson gets […]...2026
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  • • Gervonta Davis Title Order Makes Zero Sense For Two Reasons
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  • • WBC Ranks Rico, Praises Referee and Confirms Usyk vs Kabayel
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  • Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem now off after weigh-in drama
    • Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem now off after weigh-in drama
    On May 9, Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem was set to headline a Salita Promotions and Manny Pacquiao Promotions event at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, GA, live on DAZN. However, as reported by Lance Pugmire at BoxingScene, Aleem failed to make weight on Friday for his IBF featherweight title shot at Leo, leading to the cancellation of the main event. Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem now off Ale...2026
  • Andy Cruz vs Albert Bell Negotiations Collapse, IBF Orders Purse Bid.
    • Andy Cruz vs Albert Bell Negotiations Collapse, IBF Orders Purse Bid.
    When everything appeared to be heading toward a deal, negotiations between Andy Cruz and Albert “Prince” Bell suddenly hit the ropes. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) officially ordered a purse bid for the lightweight eliminator between the Cuban standout and the unbeaten American, a high-stakes clash that will determine the next mandatory challenger at 135 […]...2026

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Mandatory Challenger injury and suspension

  • • Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello Postponed After Training Injury
    Dalton Smith’s scheduled WBC super lightweight title defence against Alberto Puello has been postponed after Smith suffered an injury in training camp, according to promoter Matchroom Boxing. Smith had been set to defend his title against mandatory challenger Puello at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on June 6, in what was due to be his […] The post Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello Postponed Af...2026
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  • Dmitry Bivol’s manager outlines ideal path after Michael Eifert fight
    • Dmitry Bivol’s manager outlines ideal path after Michael Eifert fight
    Dan Rafael and other media personnel revealed that Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol looks set to face IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his first fight since undergoing back surgery. His manager, Vadim Kornilov, has also revealed the ideal two fights to follow the Eifert mandatory bout. Dmitry Bivol set to return against Michael Eifert Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) was la...2026
  • Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
    • Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
    Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been out of the ring since his historic rematch win over Artur Beterbiev on February 22, 2025. Many have speculated over whether Bivol’s return would see him fight Beterbiev again or face David Benavidez. IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert has also been waiting patiently, and it now appears that Bivol and Eifert have reached an ag...2026
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • • 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

Timeline

  • 2026
    "Andy Cruz vs Albert Bell Negotiations Collapse, IBF Orders Purse Bid."

  • 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

  • Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh
    • Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh
    With Teofimo Lopez vs Devin Haney off the table, Moses Itauma and Dilliam Whyte will take center stage on August 16th in Riyadh As revealed over the weekend, Moses Itauma will face Dillian Whyte in the main event of an August 16th Riyadh show that accompanies the Esports World Cup. Itauma (12-0, 10 KO) is the heavyweight division’s top prospect at just 20 years of age, demolishing his last eight o...2025
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  • Garcia scrapes past Calixto for IBF super flyweight title
    • Garcia scrapes past Calixto for IBF super flyweight title
    Willibaldo Garcia Perez is a world champion at 35 after narrowly beating Rene Calixto Bibiao 35-year-old super flyweight veteran Willibaldo Garcia Perez claimed his first world title last night by edging out Rene Calixto Bibiano for the vacant IBF belt in Zacatecas, Mexico. Garcia (23-5-2, 13 KO), who was Fernando Martinez’s mandatory challenger before the latter elected to pursue a rematch with K...2025
  • ‘It’s happening’: Teofimo claims he’ll be challenging Boots for welterweight titles
    • ‘It’s happening’: Teofimo claims he’ll be challenging Boots for welterweight titles
    Teofimo Lopez is expecting to move up to 147 to challenge unified champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez tells the world that he’ll be fighting Jaron Ennis next. Teofimo Lopez just recently took to social media to announce to the public that a fight between unified welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and himself is on the way. Lo...2025
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  • 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
  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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  • 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
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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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  • 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

  • • Skye Nicholson gets upgrade as Ellie Scotney vacates WBC crown
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  • Conor Benn gives honest assessment of Ryan Garcia ahead of Barrios showdown
    • Conor Benn gives honest assessment of Ryan Garcia ahead of Barrios showdown
    On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia headlines The Ring: High Stakes fight card. They will meet for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Ahead of this world title showdown, WBC mandatory challenger Benn spoke to Rick Reeno on the Mr Verzace Podcast, where he gave an honest assessment of Garcia ahead of his showdown with Barrios. Ma...2026
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  • Who should Oleksandr Usyk fight next?
    • Who should Oleksandr Usyk fight next?
    Oleksandr Usyk has no shortage of potential challengers to his undisputed crown | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk has no shortage of potential challengers to his undisputed crown. Oleksandr Usyk is once again the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, following a demolition job against Daniel Dubois in their rematch on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The 38-year-old...2025
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  • Matias takes WBC title from Puello, Morrell edges past Khataev
    • Matias takes WBC title from Puello, Morrell edges past Khataev
    Subriel Matias once again has a world title | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Subriel Matias once again has a world title, as he and David Morrell picked up very close, action-packed wins. Subriel Matias is once again a world champion at 140 lbs, as he nicked a majority decision to take the WBC super lightweight title from Alberto Puello, and also has his next fight set to go...2025
  • Bek battles past Fulghum in final eliminator
    • Bek battles past Fulghum in final eliminator
    Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images “Bek the Bully” handed Darius Fulghum his first pro defeat in a quality scrap It took a few years longer than expected, but Bektemir Melikuziev is finally on the cusp of a title shot after gritting his way past Darius Fulghum in an entertaining and hard-fought WBA final eliminator. Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KO) utilized his usual mix of bouncy movem...2025
  • • Garcia scrapes past Calixto for IBF super flyweight title
    2025
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  • Navarrete vs Suarez: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET
    • Navarrete vs Suarez: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET
    Emanuel Navarrete returns against Charly Suarez tonight | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Emanuel Navarrete returns against Charly Suarez tonight on ESPN! Emanuel Navarrete will return to defend his WBO super featherweight title tonight, having barely made weight to face mandatory challenger Charly Suarez in a main event from San Diego, California. Navarrete is defending the belt he last put up ag...2025
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  • 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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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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Mandatory Challenger parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Who should Oleksandr Usyk fight next?
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  • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
    • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Scorpion, frog, etcetera For those of you not immersed in Sanctioning Body Lore, which can drive unprepared minds to madness, the WBA is by far the least professional of the four. Compared to the WBC, which hides its self-dealing and blatant hypocrisy behind a veneer of professionalism, they’re a sort of improvisational evil, haphazardly slapping together ti...2025
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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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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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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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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
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  • 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
  • • Weigh-in results: Canelo vs Ryder set for Saturday
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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

  • • Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello Postponed After Training Injury
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  • “How can he ignore me?”: Usyk’s mandatory challenger reacts to being left off hit list
    • “How can he ignore me?”: Usyk’s mandatory challenger reacts to being left off hit list
    Oleksandr Usyk has named his ideal final three fights, starting with Rico Verhoeven in May, followed by the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois and ending with a trilogy against a returning Tyson Fury. Only the Verhoeven fight is secured — controversially for Usyk’s WBC heavyweight title – and the other match-ups must still […] The post “How can he ignore me?”: Usyk...2026
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  • • Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
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  • • Eddie Hearn Targeting Dalton Smith–Alberto Puello for Early June in Sheffield
    Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is targeting an early June date in Sheffield for a potential WBC super lightweight title fight between Dalton Smith and mandatory challenger Alberto Puello. The WBC formally ordered the bout this week, giving both camps 30 days to reach an agreement before the matter proceeds to a purse bid scheduled for […] The post Eddie Hearn Targeting Dalton Smith–Alberto P...2026
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  • “I like being underestimated”: Nick Ball embraces towering test posed by Figueroa
    • “I like being underestimated”: Nick Ball embraces towering test posed by Figueroa
    Nick Ball has dedicated around 20 years to becoming a world champion, but must now work even harder to defend his WBA title and unify the featherweight division. The 28-year-old is gearing up to face mandatory challenger Brandon Figueroa on February 7, headlining a Queensberry Promotions show in his home city of Liverpool. This represents […] The post “I like being underestimated”: Nick Ball...2026
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  • IBF orders Bivol to face Eifert
    • IBF orders Bivol to face Eifert
    Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images More than two years after beating Jean Pascal in a final eliminator, Michael Eifert will get a shot at the IBF light heavyweight title, though it’s unlikely he’ll fight Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol will be down another belt sooner rather than later. After vacating the WBC belt in the face of a clash with interim champion David Benavidez, the IBF has ordered...2025
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  • • Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh
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  • O’Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton in the works for Aug. 16
    • O’Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton in the works for Aug. 16
    Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The WBC’s featherweight and super featherweight champions will duke it out later this summer Mike Coppinger reports and Jake Donovan confirms that WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster has “struck a deal” to face featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton. The bout is “expected to land” on the August 16th “Tank” Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr 2 undercard. ...2025
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  • • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
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  • • WBA Orders Purse Bid for Pulev vs. Hunter Heavyweight Title Clash
    The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially called a purse bid for the heavyweight world title bout between reigning champion Kubrat Pulev and mandatory challenger Michael Hunter. The purse bid is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, in Houston, Texas, and will be conducted by WBA Championships Committee Vice-Chairman Julio Thyme. After granting both camps a … Continue reading "WBA Orders Pu...2025
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Mandatory Challenger rumors, scandals

  • • Who should Oleksandr Usyk fight next?
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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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
  • • Usyk vs Hrgovic being discussed with Fury fight postponed
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