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• WBO orders Barboza vs Catterall final eliminator

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Arnold Barboza Jr has been the number-one contender for over a year The WBO has officially ordered super lightweight contenders Arnold Barboza Jr and Jack Catterall to square off in a final eliminator, giving them 20 days to come to terms and avoid a purse bid. Negotiations should presumably be straightforward, as Barboza (31-0, 11 KO) works wi...2024
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• Jai Opetaia Set for Mandatory Defence in Gold Coast Return

Unbeaten Australian Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will return to action on January 8, 2025, to defend his IBF cruiserweight world title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara (22-0, 18 KOs). The cruiserweight clash will take place at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland live on DAZN. Jai Opetaia Next Fight: Mandatory Defence Details Opetaia Returns Home for IBF Showdown Opet...2024
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• Jai Opetaia Set for Mandatory Defence in Gold Coast Return

Unbeaten Australian Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will return to action on January 8, 2025, to defend his IBF cruiserweight world title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara (22-0, 18 KOs). The cruiserweight clash will take place at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland live on DAZN. Jai Opetaia Next Fight: Mandatory Defence Details Opetaia Returns Home for IBF Showdown Opet...2024
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• The Heavyweight Bogeyman is ‘Coming for Daniel Dubois

On September 21, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) destroyed Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) by fifth-round KO to retain the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. The heavyweight division continues to attract plenty of interest and many rumours have surfaced that Dubois will rematch AJ. It now appears Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) is eying his IBF shot, with his promoter Ben Shalom firing a warning to...2024
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• Martin Bakole Sets Sights On One Dangerous Heavyweight After Agit Kabayel Pulls Out Of Purse Bids

has withdrawn from his IBF world title eliminator against and now the Congolese fighter is eyeing a monster replacement. Germany’s Kabayel has shot up through the ranks after recent wins over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Sanchez but his team has withdrawn from purse bids for the fight with Bakole to determine the IBF mandatory challenger, […]...2024
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• 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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• Beterbiev vs. Bivol Undercard Setback: Shakur Stevenson Withdraws Due to Injury

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 12, Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) will clash with fellow undefeated light heavyweight pugilist Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) for the undisputed crown in a stacked Riyadh Season event. This fight is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated bouts in the boxing world. The undercard is impressive and one of those contests was due to be Shakur Stevenson vs. Joe C...2024
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• Shakur Stevenson injures hand, withdraws from Oct. 12 Joe Cordina fight

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Shakur Stevenson will reportedly return early next year Matchroom Boxing announced this afternoon that WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, slated to meet former super featherweight champion Joe Cordina on the October 12th Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard, “has undergone immediate surgery” for a hand injury and will instead return in “early ...2024
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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

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

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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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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• Undefeated Welterweight Who Shared The Ring With Jaron Ennis Has No Doubt Who Wins Crawford Fight

has made it known that he wants a fight against . Ennis was the mandatory challenger for Crawford’s IBF welterweight title in 2023, but due to ‘Bud’ having a contracted rematch with Errol Spence, it meant a fight against ‘Boots’ couldn’t happen. Crawford was subsequently stripped of his title and Ennis was elevated from interim […]...2024
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• IBF orders Bakole vs Kabayel eliminator

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Both Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel are coming off of upset knockouts, Baoke over Jared Anderson and Kabayel over Frank Sanchez Multiple outlets report that the IBF has ordered Martin Bakole to face Agit Kabayel in a heavyweight eliminator to determine Daniel Dubois’ first mandatory challenger. Both Bakole (21-1, 16 KO) and Kabayel (25-0...2024
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• WBO orders Alimkhanuly to face Sheeraz

Janibek Alimkhanuly satisfied his IBF mandatory obligation by stopping Andrei Mikhailovich over the weekend Unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly’s tiff with the WBO won’t cost him that belt, but he’ll have to defend it soon, as the sanctioning body officially ordered him to face mandatory challenger Hamzah Sheeraz. The pair have 15 days to negotiate. If both sides are up for it, this ...2024
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• Gervonta Davis Next Fight: WBA Lightweight Defence Set for December 14

Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) is the current WBA lightweight champion and was last in action when he stopped Frank Martin on June 15 this year. Dan Rafael had revealed what dates were being considered for his next fight, and Rafael has now confirmed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that “Tank” will face promotional free agent Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) on Dec. 14 in Housto...2024
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• Opetaia receives IBF exemption to face Massey, must fight Cinkara within 90 days

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Huseyin Cinkara stopped Armend Xhoxhaj in April Jai Opetaia won’t have to drop his IBF cruiserweight title to compete on Riyadh Season again, but he’ll be on the clock afterwards. The IBF has granted him an exception to meet Jack Massey on October 12th with the caveat that he then fight mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara by January 20t...2024
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• Shakur Stevenson injures hand, withdraws from Oct. 12 Joe Cordina fight
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• Eddie Hearn Voices Frustration Over Stalled Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Brian Norman Jr. Negotiations

On Saturday, July 13, Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) made his Matchroom Boxing debut in a homecoming fight at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia against David Avanesyan (30-5-1, 18 KOs). “Boots” impressed with his hand speed and accuracy which led to Avenesyan being pulled from the fight before the sixth round on advice from the ringside physician. Jaron Ennis Next Fight: Eddi...2024
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• 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
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• 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

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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• Inoue vs Doheny: Live updates and results, 5:45 am ET

Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny headlines today in Tokyo | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny headlines today in Tokyo. Naoya Inoue returns today to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship, taking on TJ Doheny in the main event from Tokyo. ESPN+ will stream the show live in the United States, with a two-fight broadcast starting at 5:45 am ET. Up fir...2024
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• 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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• 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
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• 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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• 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

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
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• “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

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 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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• Lopez vs Haney reportedly in talks
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• IBF orders Beterbiev to face Eifert as Bivol team files for rematch

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Artur Beterbiev has not faced an IBF mandatory challenger since stopping Adam Deines in 2021 Keith Idec reports that the IBF has officially ordered newly crowned undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev to face mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his inaugural defense. This comes just a day after Dmitry Bivol’s (23-1, 12 KO) team filed a...2024
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• 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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• Ennis vs Chukhadzhian 2 official for Nov. 9 in Philadelphia

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez fights Pedro Guevara in the co-main event IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis is set for another home game, as Matchroom announced that “Boots” will rematch IBF mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian on November 9th at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s unclear how exactly Matchroom gained control of the bout after P2M Box Promotions outbid them by a considerable marg...2024
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• Eddie Hearn Voices Frustration Over Stalled Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Brian Norman Jr. Negotiations
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• Canelo vs Berlanga official for Sept. 14 on Prime and DAZN PPV
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• 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
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• 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

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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• 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

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

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 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

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
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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• 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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• Stanionis-Giyasov purse bid scheduled for November 8th – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championships Committee, has scheduled the purse bid for the mandatory title fight between welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis and his mandatory challenger Shakhram Giysov for November 8. The bidding will take place in Houston, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and will be directed by the Vice Chairman of …The post Stanionis-Giyasov purs...2024
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• Stanionis vs Giysov Ira to be auctioned on November 8th
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championships Committee, has scheduled the purse bid for the mandatory title fight between welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis and his mandatory challenger Shakhram Giysov for November 8. The bidding will take place in Houston, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and will be directed by the Vice Chairman of … Continue reading "St...2024
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• IBF sets purse bid for Anthony Cacace vs. Eduardo Núñez

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has scheduled the purse bid for the anticipated fight between super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace and mandatory challenger Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Núñez. This matchup had previously been ordered by the IBF but was postponed when both parties chose separate paths for different commitments. However, with the order back in effect, Cacace […] The post IB...2024
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• ‘Zepeda will not make it to Shakur’: Tevin Farmer on ‘do-or-die’ fight

Tevin Farmer aims to derail William Zepeda’s fight with Shakur Stevenson | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Tevin Farmer aims to derail William Zepeda’s fight with Shakur Stevenson. Tevin Farmer is looking to pull a big upset on Nov. 16 when he faces William Zepeda, and knows he has a shot to derail the unbeaten favorite’s planned 2025 fight with WBC lightweight titlist Shakur...2024
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• Scull vs Shishkin title fight to air on DAZN

William Scull vs Vladimir Shishkin will be available on DAZN | Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images William Scull vs Vladimir Shishkin will be available on DAZN this weekend. DAZN has announced that they have acquired the broadcast rights to Saturday’s vacant IBF super middleweight title fight between William Scull and Vladimir Shishkin. The streamer will have the fight available to ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Sam Goodman Hits Complication as IBF Schedules Purse Bid

The IBF have announced that purse bids are scheduled for Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) vs. Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) on Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. ET at its offices in Springfield, New Jersey, as well as on video conference. According to the IBF, the two parties could not reach an agreement by the original date of Sep. 12. Dan Rafael has reported via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Goodman’s team ...2024
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• Mikaelian-Rozicki Purse Bid Scheduled
WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian (27-2, 12 KO) will next defend his title against mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki (20-1, 19 KO). The fight was scheduled to take place in June… » The post Mikaelian-Rozicki Purse Bid Scheduled appeared first on fightnews.com....2024
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• Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos added to Paul vs Tyson on Nov. 15

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will meet in a rematch that evening WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will make his second defense of the year against Abel Ramos as part of Netflix’s November 15th Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson show in Arlington, Texas. Barrios (29-2, 18 KO) becomes the latest WBC champion to get a free pass from their “the champion must face their mandatory challenger every 12 mon...2024
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• Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Only a few days remain before Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) defends his titles against Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs). The fight headlines a Premier Boxing Champions event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. It is being promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Matchroom Boxing. Fight fans around the world can catch the action as a pay-per-view w...2024
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• Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Only a few days remain before Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) defends his titles against Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs). The fight headlines a Premier Boxing Champions event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. It is being promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Matchroom Boxing. Fight fans around the world can catch the action as a pay-per-view w...2024
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• Shakur Stevenson agrees to shocking Oscar De La Hoya demand

Yesterday, WBC lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson confirmed he will be facing his mandatory challenger, William Zepeda (31-0) in February. Now after a fresh demand from Golden Boy’s Oscar De La Hoya, he has accepted the proposal, despite it potentially being a huge disadvantage for him. Stevenson is one of the most talented fighters in […] The post Shakur Stevenson agrees to shockin...2024
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• IBF orders Canelo to face mandatory challenger Scull
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• Wilder vs Zhang leads Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 Vs 5 on June 1
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• 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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• Smith vs Zepeda, Hitchins vs Lemos, Gill vs Barrett announced

Sandy Ryan vs Terri Harper and a rematch between Ja’Rico O’Quinn and Peter McGrail are also on tap Matchroom has unveiled a quartet of shows for this coming spring, including world title fights, a final eliminator, a clash of two top super featherweights, and a rematch of one of last year’s biggest upsets. Things kick off on March 23rd when British/Commonwealth super lightweight champion Dalton Sm...2024
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