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• Rafael Espinoza Team Pushes Angelo Leo Unification Fight
Rafael Espinoza’s team is moving quickly toward a unification fight with IBF featherweight champion Angelo ... continue Rafael Espinoza Team Pushes Angelo Leo Unification Fight @ Boxing News 24...2026
• 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
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• Rafael Espinoza vs Brandon Figueroa Targeted For September Unification
A featherweight unification between Rafael Espinoza and Brandon Figueroa is being targeted for September 2026, ... continue Rafael Espinoza vs Brandon Figueroa Targeted For September Unification @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Robeisy Ramirez ends partnership with longtime trainer Ismael Salas
Olympic champion separates from longtime coach following Rafael Espinoza loss Robeisy Ramirez has ended his ... continue Robeisy Ramirez ends partnership with longtime trainer Ismael Salas @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Turki Alalshikh sends invitation to Brandon Figueroa after sensational Nick Ball win

On February 7, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa headlined a Queensberry Promotions card, live on DAZN. Ball was defending his WBA featherweight title and was the red-hot favourite to successfully defend it. Figueroa entered the bout as battle-hardened, but had arguably not delivered a dominating performance since defeating Mark Magsayo in 2023. Ball-Figueroa was u...2026
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• 4 potential next opponents for Shabaz Masoud after win over Peter McGrail

On December 6 at Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Shabaz Masoud defeated Peter McGrail to become the European super bantamweight champion. The entire card was shown live on DAZN. After the hard-fought victory, attention turned to what could be next for Masoud, with the Stoke fighter teasing a move up to bantamweight. 4 potential next opponents for Shabaz Masoud Shabaz Masoud (15-0, 4 KOs) vs Peter ...2025
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• Naoya Inoue Three Toughest Victories

On May 4 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) will defend his undisputed super bantamweight crown against American challenger Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs). “The Monster” became the undisputed champion on December 26, 2023, when he defeated Marlon Tapales by tenth-round KO. Before Inoue‘s latest defence, we bring you his three toughest victories. Three Toughes...2025
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• Espinoza vs Vazquez joins Inoue vs Cardenas on May 4

WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza will meet tough veteran Edward Vazquez to set the stage for Naoya Inoue’s return to the States Riyadh Season’s three-card weekend will officially end with a title doubleheader, as Top Rank announced that WBO featherweight champion Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza will face Edward Vazquez on their May 4th Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas show in Vegas. After a lar...2025
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• Robeisy Ramirez was right

Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images Robeisy Ramirez was absolutely correct to accept defeat against Rafael Espinoza On November 28th, 2020, undefeated heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois ate his 98th jab of the night from Joe Joyce directly to his damaged left eye. Whether due to raw pain, an understanding that he risked permanent injury if he continued, or just a realization that he was no ...2024
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$Robeisy Ramirez has orbital fracture after Espinoza rematch$
• Robeisy Ramirez has orbital fracture after Espinoza rematch

Mikey Williams/Top Rank Robeisy Ramirez reportedly has a bilateral fracture in his right orbital bone. Robeisy Ramirez reportedly suffered a bilateral fracture in his right orbital bone in last night’s rematch with Rafael Espinoza, Salvador Rodriguez reports. Ramirez (14-3, 9 KO) pulled himself from the fight early in round six, losing for a second time to Espinoza (26-0, 22 KO) and failin...2024
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• Emanuel Navarrete knocks out Oscar Valdez on body shot in rematch

Emanuel Navarrete knocked out Oscar Valdez in their second fight | ESPN+/Top Rank Emanuel Navarrete knocked out Oscar Valdez in tonight’s world title rematch. Emanuel Navarrete looked sharp and reenergized tonight, knocking out Oscar Valdez in the sixth round to retain the WBO super featherweight championship in their rematch in Phoenix. Navarrete dropped Valdez in the first, fourth, and s...2024
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win

Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) defied the odds to become the new WBO featherweight champion. The Guadalajara native won a majority decision against two-time Olympic gold medallist Robeisy Ramírez (13-2, 8 KOs) to claim the belt. While one judge saw the fight a 113-113 draw, the other two had it 115-111 and 114-112 for Espinoza. The Mexican becomes a world champion for the first time in his career....2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9

Keyshawn Davis vs Jose Pedraza was slated to join the show before Davis’ suspension It took a while to get all the pieces together, but Robeisy Ramirez’s second title defense against Rafael Espinoza is finally set for December 9th in Pembroke Pines, Florida. This doesn’t look remotely competitive. Though he doesn’t have the strongest body of work among active featherweights, Ramirez (13-1, 8 KO) h...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Ajagba vs Goodall headlines Nov. 4 ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe

The original main event between Robeisy Ramirez and Rafael Espinoza will reportedly now land on December 9th Quick schedule update: news broke last week that Robeisy Ramirez would likely defend his WBO featherweight title atop a November 4th ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe. That’s no longer the case, as Top Rank announced yesterday that Efe Ajagba vs Joe Goodall will serve as the main event. Salvador Rod...2023
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"Olympic champion separates from longtime coach following Rafael Espinoza loss Robeisy Ramirez has ended his ."

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"In the chief support, Rafael Espinoza will defend his WBO featherweight title against Edward Vazquez."

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"com/5J3JEZyVSn— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 8, 2024 Rafael Espinoza TKO-6 Robeisy Ramirez Odd ending, just 12 seconds into the sixth round, with Ramirez quitting and waving it off himself in a fight he may have been leading on the scores."

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"Rafael Espinoza scored what will undoubtedly be an Upset of the Year candidate, trading knockdowns with Robeisy Ramirez and outworking the heavily favored Cuban southpaw over 12 heated rounds to earn a majority decision over the defending featherweight titleholder on Saturday in Pembroke Pines, Florida."

• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more

Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 with Jaron Ennis’ exit, plus Fabio Wardley, Zurdo Ramirez, and more! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Daniel Dubois, 7/19 ... La...2025
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in

Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (7) Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni, ...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend

Teofimo vs Barboza may be the weekend’s most intriguing matchup | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images We’ve got a lot of big names back in action this weekend over three nights, but what are the actual best fights? Boxing has a huge weekend set to kick off tomorrow night, with returns for Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Naoya Inoue, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, and more over three ni...2025
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More

The boxing best bets this weekend offer several betting opportunities, with Canelo vs William Scull, Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas and the tripleheader card in Times Square. In preparation for this stacked weekend of boxing, Dan Rafael and TJ Rives have appeared on the Bet US Boxing show and revealed their boxing best bets this weekend. Boxing Best Bets This Weekend Revealed: Canelo vs Scull, Garc...2025
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• Naoya Inoue Next Fight Set as 2025 Plans Take Shape

On May 4, 2025, the undisputed super bantamweight king Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) returns to action. “The Monster” will take on American challenger Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card. This announcement marks the start of the planned schedule for Inoue in 2025. Naoya Inoue Set for Las Vegas Return Against Cardenas Naoya Ino...2025
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• Mayer vs Ryan rematch set for Mar. 29 in Las Vegas

Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan will run back their entertaining September battle this coming spring with Brian Norman Jr and Bruce Carrington in the supporting cast Top Rank announced today that welterweight rivals Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan will run back last September’s split decision atop a March 29th ESPN show at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. After a four-fight tour in England in which she dropped...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7

The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! Tuesday, Dec. 3 TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm ET, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. Kish Moody is the music. And, if you’re looking for a justifiable reason to shout WA...2024
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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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• Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more

David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next | Photo by David Becker/Getty Images David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next, plus Subriel Matias’ case at 140, Lamont Roach Jr, and more! Next update comes on Monday, Dec. 11. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (2) Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak, Dec. 10 Junior Welterweight: (7) Ryan Garcia...2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9
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• Harlem Eubank vs Josh Wagner — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 21

On Friday, November 21, at the Brighton Centre, Harlem Eubank vs Josh Wagner headlines a Wasserman Boxing card live on Channel 5 from 19:00 local time. The main event will be contested in the welterweight division over 10 rounds. Eubank (21-1, 9 KOs) was last seen in action against Jack Catterall. It was a messy fight that was ended in the seventh round, with both boxers cut by an accidental head...2025
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• Rafael Espinoza vs. Arnold Khegai live results update

Welcome to the live results update for Rafael Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) vs. Arnold Khegai (23-2-1, 14 KOs)! Their bout headlines a Top Rank and Zanfer Boxing card at the Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí, México. Fight fans in the country can catch the action live on Azteca. Those in the United States can do so on the Top Rank Classics FAST channel on either Roku, Tubi, or Vizio. Be sure to return to ...2025
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• Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai – how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 15

On Saturday, November 15, at the Arena Coliseo in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai headlines a Top Rank Boxing card for Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title. The entire card will be available on the Top Rank Classics channel across the Roku Channel, Tubi, and Vizio apps. Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) was last seen in action on May 4, successfully defending his WBO featherweight ti...2025
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• Top Rank announces WBO featherweight title fight amid TV deal uncertainty

On November 15 at Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai will headline a Top Rank Promotions card. Top Rank have been mostly in the press for not having a TV deal since their long-term deal with ESPN expired in the summer. The confusion surrounding the lack of a TV deal continues to rumble on, but this world title fight, all be it with no streaming details announ...2025
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion

It took over a year of waiting for an opportunity, but Mexican top contender Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez made the most of it on Wednesday night becoming a world champion at 130 lb. This, as Nunez traveled to the Far East and delivered a composed and commanding performance to defeat Masanori Rikiishi via unanimous decision and capture the vacant IBF junior lightweight world title. The bout wa...2025
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion

It took over a year of waiting for an opportunity, but Mexican top contender Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez made the most of it on Wednesday night becoming a world champion at 130 lb. This, as Nunez traveled to the Far East and delivered a composed and commanding performance to defeat Masanori Rikiishi via unanimous decision and capture the vacant IBF junior lightweight world title. The bout wa...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas: Live Results Update

Welcome to the live results update for Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas! Their fight headlines a Top Rank card – done in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing – at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Fight fans in the United States can catch the action live on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Those in Japan can do so with Prime Video while TSN and Sky Sports will be...2025
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• Inoue vs Cardenas: Live updates and results, 10 pm ET

Naoya Inoue returns to face Ramon Cardenas tonight | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Naoya Inoue returns to face Ramon Cardenas in tonight’s main event. Naoya Inoue returns to the United States to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship tonight, facing Ramon Cardenas in a Top Rank main event from Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Coverage starts at 10 pm ET, with the fights strea...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Naoya Inoue Three Toughest Victories
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• Rafael Espinoza vs. Arnold Khegai press conference quotes and fight prediction

Rafael Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) will soon put his WBO featherweight world title at stake against Arnold Khegai (23-2-1, 14 KOs). Their bout headlines a Top Rank and Zanfer Boxing card at the Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí, México. Fight fans in the country can catch the action live on Azteca. Those in the United States can do so on the Top Rank Classics FAST channel on either Roku, Tubi, or Vizio....2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Naoya Inoue Three Toughest Victories
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns

Ryan Garcia is one of many big names in action this month | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images It was a pretty quiet April, but the big names are coming back to the ring starting in May and into the summer. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (9) Martin Bakole vs (10) Efe Ajagba, ...2025
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more

Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach, Kenshiro Teraji won another title, and more in this month’s rankings. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (6) Filip Hrgovic vs Joe J...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more

Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images We saw action around the world, Oleksandr Usyk got a mandatory order, and New York is sticking with a draw for Tank vs Roach. Tank vs Roach decision upheld by New York In news that didn’t really surprise anyone, the New York State Athletic Commision’s review of the draw between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach from March 1 saw no change to the officia...2025
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• Rafael Espinoza upsets Robeisy Ramirez by majority decision, wins WBO featherweight title

Rafael Espinoza scored what will undoubtedly be an Upset of the Year candidate, trading knockdowns with Robeisy Ramirez and outworking the heavily favored Cuban southpaw over 12 heated rounds to earn a majority decision over the defending featherweight titleholder on Saturday in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The post Rafael Espinoza upsets Robeisy Ramirez by majority decision, wins WBO featherweight ti...2023
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• Rafael Espinoza Has No Issue With Robeisy Ramirez Rematch: He Gave Me The Opportunity
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Emanuel Navarrete knocks out Oscar Valdez on body shot in rematch
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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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• Robeisy Ramirez has orbital fracture after Espinoza rematch
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
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• Navarrete vs Valdez 2: Live updates and results, 10:30 pm ET

Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez meet again tonight | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez meet again tonight on ESPN! A pair of world title rematches are featured tonight on ESPN and ESPN+, and we’ll be here with live coverage. Emanuel Navarrete faces Oscar Valdez in the night’s main event, a rematch of their summer 2023 fight, while Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ram...2024
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• Turki Alalshikh sends invitation to Brandon Figueroa after sensational Nick Ball win
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• 4 potential next opponents for Shabaz Masoud after win over Peter McGrail
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• Harlem Eubank vs Josh Wagner — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 21
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• Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai – how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 15
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• Top Rank announces WBO featherweight title fight amid TV deal uncertainty
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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• 4 potential next opponents for Shabaz Masoud after win over Peter McGrail
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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