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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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• Nakatani’s Trainer Hernandez Wants Rafael Espinoza Fight At 126, Then Naoya Inoue Can Come Fight Us At Featherweight”
All fight fans are waiting to see the all-Japanese showdown that is Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani, ... continue Nakatani’s Trainer Hernandez Wants Rafael Espinoza Fight At 126, Then Naoya Inoue Can Come Fight Us At Featherweight” @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Bruce Carrington Calls Out Nick Ball for Future Showdown

Bruce Carrington (15-0, 9 KOs), the unbeaten American contender is fast becoming a much talked about name in the featherweight division. “Shu Shu” is ranked No. 1 by the WBO and WBC, No. 2 by the WBO and No. 4 by the IBF. Rafael Espinoza successfully defended his WBO title this weekend, and following that bout – Carrington spoke to Matt Lenihan of Boxing Social, expressing frustr...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez World Championship Doubleheader on ESPN

Weigh-In Results: Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez World Championship Doubleheader TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ T-Mobile-Arena (Las Vegas) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Mandatory Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank • CLICK HERE for VIDEO Credit: Top Rank (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Naoya Inoue 12...2025
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• Rafael Espinoza’s Output Tops Riyadh & Times Square
Rafael Espinoza (27-0, 23 KOs) outshone the Times Square and Riyadh event fighters, combined with his successful → read article Rafael Espinoza’s Output Tops Riyadh & Times Square @ Boxing News 24...2025

• 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

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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"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."

• 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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• Ajagba vs Goodall headlines Nov. 4 ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion
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• Eduardo Nunez Becomes IBF World Champion
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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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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More
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• Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

To round off a bumper weekend for boxing, Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas will headline a Top Rank promotions card in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing. The entire card on May 4 will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Inoue-Cardenas and Espinoza-Vasquez will broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The undercard will stream live and exclusively...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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• Co-Feature Confirmed for Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas Card on May 4
On May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight crown against Ramon Cardenas. Top Rank have now confirmed the co-feature for the fight, with Rafael Espinoza defending his WBO featherweight world title against Edward Vazquez. Ahead of the fight, Espinoza, Vasquez and Bob Arum have all reacted to the confirmation of the co-feature bout. ...2025
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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
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more

Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight, plus much more in a big rankings update! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, 4/5 ... Lawrence Okoli...2025
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• Robeisy Ramirez’s ‘no mas’ moment leads to Rafael Espinoza’s 6th-round TKO
Robeisy Ramirez seemed as if he would be effective enough to perhaps avenge another loss Saturday night. Then he channeled his inner Roberto Duran. After absorbing a flush right hand to his damaged right eye, Ramirez turned his back on Rafael Espinoza, waved his glove and delivered a “no mas” moment in the sixth round […] The post Robeisy Ramirez’s ‘no mas’ moment leads to Rafael Espinoza’s ...2024
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• Predictions: Navarrete vs Valdez and Espinoza vs Ramirez rematches

Who wins Navarrete-Valdez and Espinoza-Ramirez the second time around? | Mikey Williams/Top Rank ESPN has two world title rematches on Saturday. Who wins Navarrete-Valdez and Espinoza-Ramirez the second time around? Emanuel Navarrete vs Oscar Valdez 2 Scott Christ I like both guys, but I also think they’re past their primes for real, not just by a little but notably so. Maybe I’m wrong. I’...2024
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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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• Rafael Espinoza vs Edward Vazquez full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-05-04, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Rafael Espinoza vs Edward Vazquez as soon as we watch the full fight. Vazquez vs Espinoza is scheduled to take place Sunday, May 4th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), in a 12-round featherweight (126 lbs, 57.2 kg) ... Read more...2025
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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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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for April 29-May 4

Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Naoya Inoue, and more stars return this weekend | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Naoya Inoue, and more stars return on what will be a massive weekend in boxing. Tuesday, April 29 DAZN and Social Media, 9:00 am ET, Usyk vs Dubois 2 press conference. We’ll once again end the disputes at heavyweight on July 19, and the lads will do ...2025
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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• Naoya Inoue Next Fight Set as 2025 Plans Take Shape
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Mayer vs Ryan rematch set for Mar. 29 in Las Vegas
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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