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• Rafael Espinoza and Emiliano Fernando Vargas Host Mexico City Press Conference
MEXICO CITY — WBO featherweight world champion Rafael Espinoza and Mexican-American junior welterweight phenom Emiliano Fernando Vargas joined forces for... The post Rafael Espinoza and Emiliano Fernando Vargas Host Mexico City Press Conference appeared first on FightBook MMA....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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• Bruce Carrington Claims Rafael Espinoza ‘Doesn’t Want to Fight Me,’ Focuses on Ball & Fulton, Ready for Vivas Undercard
Featherweight contender Bruce Carrington (14-0, 8 KOs) says he’s ready to put on a show in his → read article Bruce Carrington Claims Rafael Espinoza ‘Doesn’t Want to Fight Me,’ Focuses on Ball & Fulton, Ready for Vivas Undercard @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• Bruce Carrington Discusses March 29 Fight, Teases Future Opponents

On March 29, on the Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan 2 undercard, Bruce Carrington will return to action against Enrique Vivas in a 10-round WBC featherweight eliminator. The entire card will be shown live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ for U.S. fight fans, while those in the UK can watch the action on Sky Sports. Ahead of his next fight, “Shu Shu” has spoken to Dan Rafael on the latest Big ...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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• 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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• Espinoza vs Vazquez joins Inoue vs Cardenas on May 4
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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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"Titles: WBC - Stephen Fulton, WBA - Nick Ball, IBF - Angelo Leo, WBO - Rafael Espinoza Upcoming Notable Fights: Joet Gonzalez vs Arnold Khegai, 3/8 ."

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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."

• 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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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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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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• 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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• Murodjon Akhmadaliev destroys Ricardo Espinoza, is Naoya Inoue next?

Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rafael Espinoza and made his case to face Naoya Inoue | DAZN Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Ricardo Espinoza and made his case to face Naoya Inoue next year. Murodjon Akhmadaliev made quick work of Ricardo Espinoza today in Monte Carlo, retaining his interim super bantamweight title and making the clear case for himself to face undisputed champion Naoya Inoue in ...2024
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• Emanuel Navarrete knocks out Oscar Valdez on body shot in rematch
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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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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win
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• Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
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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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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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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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• 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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• Rafael Espinoza recevies WBO title from Ivan Calderon
Arriving with mariachis singing the classic Mexican theme “El Rey,” the new World Boxing Organization (WBO) Featherweight champion, Rafael Espinoza, from México, came to Corozal with his family and work staff. “Divino” was there to officially receive his world championship belt in a family gathering that included prospects, world champions, and personalities of the sport.… Rafael Espino...2023
• Robeisy Ramírez vs. Rafael Espinosa: How To Watch And Full Fight Card

Robeisy Ramírez (13-1, 8 KOs) defends his WBO featherweight title against Rafael Espinoza (23-0, 20 KOs) on Dec. 9 in Pembroke Pines, FL. The bout headlines a Top Rank event at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes will broadcast the fights for viewers in the US. Those in the UK and Canada can catch it on Sky Sports and TSN. “Aside from being very concentrated on this fig...2023
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 7-10

Devin Haney and Regis Prograis meet Saturday on DAZN PPV | Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Devin Haney and Regis Prograis meet Saturday on DAZN PPV, plus more on this week’s schedule! Highlights! Devin Haney moves up to 140 and looks to take the WBC belt from Regis Prograis, who probably won’t just let him do it without a struggle! Robeisy Ramirez returns to defend his featherweight title in a...2023
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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
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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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• Robeisy Ramirez was right
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• Navarrete vs Valdez 2: Live updates and results, 10:30 pm ET
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• Predictions: Navarrete vs Valdez and Espinoza vs Ramirez rematches
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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