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• O’Shaquie Foster’s bold message to Shakur Stevenson: ‘Ain’t nowhere to run’

On May 30, O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford headlines a Matchroom Boxing card in association with Top Rank, live on DAZN at the Fertitta Center in Houston. Foster’s WBC super-featherweight title will be up for grabs. Ahead of this intriguing bout, Foster has spoken to Fight Hub TV, delivering a bold message to Ford and Shakur Stevenson. O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford set for May 30 showdown in H...2026
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• O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford confirmed for WBC showdown

On May 30, O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford headlines a Matchroom Boxing card in association with Top Rank, live on DAZN at the Fertitta Center in Houston. Foster’s WBC super-featherweight title will be up for grabs. Foster and Ford have both spoken via a DAZN press release, with Eddie Hearn also setting the scene for this intriguing world title fight. O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford set for Hous...2026
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• Zuffa Boxing makes two new signings amid Top Rank trouble

Zuffa Boxing have recently joined the boxing world and begun staging events regularly in their first few weeks. They also made a statement by signing IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Dan Rafael is reporting via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Zuffa have signed Former featherweight title challenger Otabek Kholmatov and the undefeated super featherweight fighter Andres Cortes from their ...2026
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue Ends in Brutal Technical Knockout

Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) remains the unified middleweight champion following a brutal fifth round stoppage of Anauel Ngamissengue (14-1, 9 KOs). With the victory, Alimkhanuly retains his WBO and IBF world titles. He was promoted from interim to full WBO titlist following his knockout win over Danny Dignum in 2022. The Kazakh boxer then added the IBF belt to his collection with a technica...2025
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• Live updates: Joyce vs Hrgovic, Janibek vs Ngamissengue, 11 am ET

Joe Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic today in Manchester | Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Joe Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic today in Manchester, plus Janibek Alimkhanuly in action from Kazakhstan! Today we’ll have live coverage for two cards in Europe, kicking off first from 11 am ET with Janibek Alimkhanuly defending a pair of middleweight titles in Kazakhstan, followed by more c...2025
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Anauel Ngamissengue: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Anauel Ngamissengue will headline a Top Rank Promotions card on April 5 at Barys Arena, Astana. The entire card will be shown live on ESPN+ in the United States. Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs) will face the unbeaten Congolese-born challenger Ngamissengue (14-0, 9 KOs). Janibek was last seen, dominating and stopping the then-undefeated Andrei Mikhailovich. The challenger, while l...2025
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• Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award

2024 was a fantastic year for boxing, with many fights taking place that we had only dreamed of, including Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 1&2. The Ring Magazine awards took place on January 11, with many fighters and magical moments receiving their justified praise. We saw many expected wins last year, but there were also plenty of upsets to reflect on. The Ring’s Upset of the Year award went ...2025
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"Dan Rafael is reporting via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Zuffa have signed Former featherweight title challenger Otabek Kholmatov and the undefeated super featherweight fighter Andres Cortes from their troubled promotional rivals, Top Rank."

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"Some of the replay footage includes Jason Maloney’s fierce battle with Saul Sanchez at the top of 2024, Raymond Ford’s dramatic stoppage of Otabek Kholmatov in the waning seconds of Round 12 to become a world titleholder, Naoya Inoue coming off the deck to brutalize Luis Nery, Oleksandr Usyk becoming undisputed heavyweight champion by beating Tyson Fury in May, and more."

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"Raymond Ford On Title Shot Against Otabek Kholmatov, Vows To "Completely Outclass Him""

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"That leaves an opening, and I’ve gone with Otabek Kholmatov."

• O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford confirmed for WBC showdown
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• Zuffa Boxing makes two new signings amid Top Rank trouble
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• Top Rank reviews its best fights of 2024

Naoya Inoue put on an explosive performance in his showdown with Luis Nery. | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Relive some of Top Rank’s biggest moments with its fights that made ‘24. As we kick off 2025, Top Rank releases its retrospective its best of the year 2024. There were a lot of great fights that took place this past year, and here is just one promotional company’s persp...2025
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• 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
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• Knockout Chaos Fighter Eyes Unification Bout After ‘Explosive Performance’ Promise

On Friday, March 8, Nick Ball (19-0, 11 KOs) will clash with Rey Vargas (36-1, 22 KOs) for the WBC featherweight title on the “Knockout Chaos” undercard. The British featherweight fighter is focused on victory, which he feels will open doors to future unification fights. Ball has also made a promise to Sky Sports regarding his next fight with Vargas. Nick Ball Next Fight: British Fight...2024
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• Rankings (Dec. 30): Is Wilder still a top 10 heavyweight? Plus Joshua, Bivol, Bam, more

Deontay Wilder stays in the top 10 at heavyweight, but barely | Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images Was Deontay Wilder so bad against Joseph Parker that he should fall out of the heavyweight top 10? Howdy! It’s an oddly timed rankings update, because it’s an odd week where nothing is happening and everyone’s got a lot going on anyway, but we’re closing out 2023 after an eventful ...2023
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• Kholmatov vs Ford and Lopez vs Abe set for Mar. 2

Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford fight for the vacant WBA featherweight belt, while Luis Alberto Lopez makes his third title defense Fresh off of producing one of the best fights of 2023, the featherweight division is set to offer another night of quality action when a March 2nd ESPN+ doubleheader sees Otabek Kholmatov battle Raymond Ford for vacant WBA gold and Luis Alberto Lopez defend his IBF ...2023
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more

Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut. Is he the new top dog in that division? Usually rankings updates go up on Mondays, but there’s not enough to do one on the 18th, and then the 25th is (1) Christmas, and (2) one day before a Naoya Inoue fight, so the next update will come on Tuesday, Dec. 26 a...2023
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• Boxing News: Top Rank / Davies vs Barroso / Ioka / Conlan vs Gill
Top Rank won the promotional rights of the vacant featherweight world title fight between Uzbekistan’s Otabek Kholmatov and the American Raymond Ford. Top Rank wins Kholmatov vs Ford. The promoter offered an amount of US$ 317,500.00 while giving three possible options of date and place to make the fight. The first is February 16 in… Boxing News: Top Rank / Davies vs Barroso / Ioka / Con...2023
• Top Rank won the Kholmatov-Ford Purse bid – World Boxing Association
Top Rank won the promotional rights of the vacant featherweight world title fight between the Uzbekistan’s Otabek Kholmatov and the American Raymond Ford. The promoter offered an amount of US$ 317,500.00, while giving three possible options of date and place to make the fight. The first is February 16, in New York; the second is …The post Top Rank won the Kholmatov-Ford Purse bid – World B...2023
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• O’Shaquie Foster’s bold message to Shakur Stevenson: ‘Ain’t nowhere to run’
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• O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford confirmed for WBC showdown
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Anauel Ngamissengue: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
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• Luis Alberto Lopez Impressive Against Reiya Abe

Luis Alberto Lopez (30-2, 17 KOs) retained his IBF featherweight title with an eighth-round stoppage of Reiya Abe (25-4-1, 10 KOs). The fight took place just before the Otabek Kholmatov-Raymond Ford main event at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY. Top Rank promoted the card that aired entirely on ESPN+ in the United States. With the win, “El Venado” successfully defended ...2024
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• Kholmatov vs Ford: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET

Otabek Kholmatov faces Raymond Ford for a vacant featherweight title | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Two featherweight world titles are on the line tonight! Top Rank boxing returns tonight with a featherweight title doubleheader from Verona, New York, streaming exclusively on ESPN+. Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford will fight for the vacant WBA title in the night’s final fight, while Luis Alber...2024
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• Luis Alberto Lopez Reveals Expectation for March 2 Fight Against Reiya Abe

On Saturday, March 2, Luis Alberto Lopez (29-2, 16 KOs) will look to defend his IBF featherweight world title against Reiya Abe (25-3-1, 10 KOs) at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The stacked card will be streamed live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. After a recent training session in Santa Fe Springs, Lopez spoke about his upcoming fight via a Top Rank press release. Lu...2024
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• Introducing Otabek Kholmatov: The ‘Terror’ at 126lbs

The featherweight division is full of many potential great fights, with Leigh Wood, Luis Alberto Lopez and Brandon Figueroa. The 126lbs division has a new star, heavy-handed Uzbekistan fighter Otabek Kholmatov. At Big Fight Weekend, we wanted to introduce you to the “terror” at 126lbs. Introducing the Real Otabek Kholmatov Absolutely Brutal From Otabek Kholmatov Tonight Who Becomes Th...2023
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• Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award
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• Top Rank reviews its best fights of 2024
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• Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
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• Luis Alberto Lopez Impressive Against Reiya Abe
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• Matchroom and Queensberry ‘in’ for five vs five fight card

Queensberry and Matchroom are planning a five vs five card of fights | Queensberry Promotions Queensberry and Matchroom are planning a five vs five card of fights. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions appear set for a five vs five card of fights in Saudi Arabia this year. The idea has been bounced around for a bit now, and now both sides are publicly say...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?

Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? No update next week! Or the week after because the 11th has basically nothing and the 4th isn’t real big alone, though there are ranked fights. So we’ll have a SUPER...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
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• Raymond Ford On Title Shot Against Otabek Kholmatov, Vows To "Completely Outclass Him"
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• Rankings (Jan. 15): Can anyone stop Artur Beterbiev? Plus more!

Artur Beterbiev stayed perfect as a pro against Callum Smith | Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images Artur Beterbiev stayed perfect as a pro against Callum Smith, plus a bit more! It’s our first rankings update of 2024! The next will come on Monday, Jan. 29. Here are the ranked fights we’ll see between now and then: Super Middleweight: (6) Jaime Munguia vs (7) John Ryder, Jan. 27 Flywe...2024
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• Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
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• BN Fight Facts: Raymond Ford produces dramatic finish to stop Otabek Kholmatov
The post BN Fight Facts: Raymond Ford produces dramatic finish to stop Otabek Kholmatov appeared first on Boxing News. The American could now move up to super-featherweight after a "tough weight cut" to make 126lbs The post BN Fight Facts: Raymond Ford produces dramatic finish to stop Otabek Kholmatov appeared first on Boxing News....2024
• WBA Approves Leigh Wood-Josh Warrington Title Fight; Winner Mandated To Face Otabek Kholmatov
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• Tonight’s Live Boxing Results: Kholmatov vs. Ford
Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) fights Raymond Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) tonight, March 2, in ... read more Tonight’s Live Boxing Results: Kholmatov vs. Ford @ Boxing News 24...2024

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• Live updates: Joyce vs Hrgovic, Janibek vs Ngamissengue, 11 am ET
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Apr. 1 - 5

Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic and homecoming shows for Tim Tszyu and Janibek Alimkhanuly headline a very busy weekend of boxing! | Photo by Matt King/Getty Images Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic and homecoming shows for Tim Tszyu and Janibek Alimkhanuly headline a very busy weekend of boxing! Tuesday, Apr. 1 TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. Frank Warren joined up with D...2025
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• Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award
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• Murtazaliev wins IBF super welterweight title with knockout of Culcay

Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Bakhram Murtazaliev had been the IBF mandatory challenger for more than four years In the latest of what’s become a weirdly consistent trend for 2024, Russia’s Bakhram Murtazaliev claimed the vacant IBF super welterweight title earlier today with a dramatic knockout of local favorite Jack Culcay in the championship rounds. Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KO), who...2024
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• Matchroom vs Queensberry: 5 vs 5 divisions chosen, predictions for matchups
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• Luis Alberto Lopez Impressive Against Reiya Abe
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• ‘This Means the World to Me’ – World Title Doubleheader Set for Saturday

It will not be long before a card with significant implications for the featherweight division takes place. Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) will take on Raymond Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) for the vacant WBA title in the main event. Just before that will be a clash where Luis Alberto Lopez (29-2, 16 KOs) defends his IBF belt against Reiya Abe (25-3-1, 10 KOs). The fights are part of a March 2 Top Rank ca...2024
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• Luis Alberto Lopez Reveals Expectation for March 2 Fight Against Reiya Abe
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2024

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul co-headline on DAZN, plus world title fights on ESPN+, the Haney vs Garcia press conferences, and more! Tuesday, Feb. 27 DAZN and Social Media, 4:00 pm ET, Haney vs Garcia New York press conference. Wednesday, Feb. 28 ProBox TV, 8:00 pm ET, Justin Pauldo vs Miguel Madueno. Did you know you can watch this stuff on “Freevee” throug...2024
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• Rankings: Teofimo fails to impress, Buatsi and Yarde size each other up

Teofimo Lopez won, but didn’t impress against Jamaine Ortiz | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez won again, but did he lose ground in the 140 landscape at the same time? The next update will come on Monday, March 4. Ranked fights before the next update: Light Heavyweight: (8) Ali Izmailov vs Britton Norwood, Feb. 20 Lightweight: (6) Andy Cruz vs Brayan Zamarripa, Feb. 24 ...2024
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