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• Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia 2: Key Fight Detail Revealed

Haney vs Garcia 2 will seemingly take place this year, with Dan Rafael revealing in his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that a two-fight deal is in place with both fighting in the spring, with the highly anticipated rematch taking place in October. Garcia missed the weight ahead of the first fight and subsequently a VADA pre-fight and post-fight drug test, with Ostarine found in his urine. With the re...2025
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• Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Rematch Date Revealed But Will Only Happen Under One Condition

Almost 12-months on from their controversial first meeting, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia have reportedly agreed to a rematch. It comes after both fighters held productive discussions with Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, who has been keen on getting a second clash between the pair over the line. As revealed by the Ring Magazine, the provisional […]...2025
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• The Evolution of Boxing
By Mauricio Sulaimán President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán I was privileged to be present for the Inaugural Ring Magazine Annual awards. During this trip, I had… » The post The Evolution of Boxing appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
• Haney vs Garcia 2: Controversies and Two-Fight Deal in Place

On April 20, 2024, Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) pulled off a huge upset, defeating Devin Haney (31-0-1, 15 KOs) by majority decision with the scorecards reading 112-112, while the other two were 115-109 and 114-110 for Garcia. The fight was just the beginning of the drama with Garcia failing a VADA pre-fight and post-fight drug test, with Ostarine found in his urine. Rumours have circled about Hane...2025
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• Short-List Of Opponents In Place For Red-Hot Heavyweight Prospect Moses Itauma’s Next Fight
A recent recipient of the Ring Magazine Prospect of the Year award, red-hot British heavyweight Moses Itauma will be back ... continue Short-List Of Opponents In Place For Red-Hot Heavyweight Prospect Moses Itauma’s Next Fight @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Ring Magazine Awards criticized for lack of female invitations
The recent Ring Magazine Awards saw Oleksandr Usyk pick up the top prize hours after World Boxing News presented him with its Fighter of the Year trophy. Usyk won the WBN Award for the second time in three years after dominating another British heavyweight. However, despite the success of a glitzy night of glamor in… The post Ring Magazine Awards criticized for lack of female invitatio...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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• Super bantamweight great Israel Vazquez dies at 46

Handlers for Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez are discussing a fourth fight between the two Mexican sluggers for an October pay-per-view in Las Vegas. Israel Vazquez was diagnosed with stage four sarcoma, a form of cancer Multiple outlets report that three-time world champion Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez has died at 46 after a battle with cancer. Nine years into his professional career, Vaz...2024
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• Turki Alalshikh Reveals Explosive Undercard for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

The undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14KOs) was due to happen on February 17, but Fury sustained a nasty eye injury in a similar area to his cut against Otto Wallin on September 14, 2019. The much-anticipated clash will now happen on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, as revealed by Turki Alalshikh on the MMA Hour podcast. His Excellency...2024
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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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"On Tuesday, in Tokyo, Naoya Inoue dominated Stephen Fulton to an eighth-round KO, and on Saturday, in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford outclassed and dropped Errol […] The post Terence Crawford outclasses Errol Spence, wins Ring Magazine/undisputed welterweight championship appeared first on The Ring."

• Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia 2: Key Fight Detail Revealed
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• Haney vs Garcia 2: Controversies and Two-Fight Deal in Place
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• ‘I want to fight him again’: Haney hopes to get revenge on Garcia

Devin Haney discusses his upcoming plans for 2025 after taking a break from the sport after his fight with Ryan Garcia. | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Devin Haney has an ongoing lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, but still wants a chance to get payback in the ring. As Devin Haney plans for his return to boxing after a hiatus, he talks to iFL TV about the offers he’s weighing, h...2025
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• Alalshikh reportedly purchases Ring Magazine

Oscar De La Hoya had owned the publication since 2017 17 years after purchasing The Ring, Oscar De La Hoya has seemingly sold “The Bible of Boxing” to Turki Alalshikh, confirming a September report from Julius Julianis. This marks the Saudi royal’s second major grasp at control of boxing’s unofficial ranking systems, having previously partnered with Fight Fax and the WBA earlier this year in a mov...2024
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• Confirmed: Fury and Usyk sign contracts for undisputed fight

Fury vs Usyk is reportedly signed and ready to go in late 2023 or early 2024 | Julian Finney/Getty Images and Jakub Porzycki/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Fury vs Usyk is reportedly signed and ready to go in late 2023 or early 2024. UPDATE (11:44 am ET): Both Tyson Fury and promoter Frank Warren have confirmed the news. Fury vs Usyk is signed. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have reported...2023
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• Tyson Fury signs up to challenge Ring heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia

Apparently, the contract is signed. Tyson Fury will take on Ring magazine heayweight champion Oleksandr Usyk at the Kingdom Arena. Additional details, including the official fight date, will be announced in due course. The fight will be promoted by Queensberry, Top Rank, K2 and Usyk17. Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) reigned as the division’s lineal champion […] The post Tyson Fury signs up to challen...2023
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• Ring Ratings Update: Teofimo Lopez wins 140-pound championship, re-enters pound-for-pound rankings

Many Ring-rated fighters were in action during the past three weeks (May 27-June 10), producing several highlights, including Teofimo Lopez’s upset victory over reigning Ring Magazine junior welterweight champ Josh Taylor, a fight-of-the-year candidate waged by Jaime Munguia and Sergey Derevyanchenko at super middleweight, and a serious shakeup of the featherweight rankings. And, sadly, more [...2023
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• ‘The World Cup of the sport’: Alalshikh and Sulaiman announce Grand Prix tournament

Mauricio Sulaiman finds a reason to create another new belt. | Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and Turki Alalshikh announce their big plans for the coming year with Grand Prix tournament. During the WBC’s annual convention this week, Turki Alalshikh took to the podium to make some announcements to the boxing world, starting with so...2024
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• Kenshiro Teraji battles Carlos Canizales to MD victory, retains Ring, WBA, WBC 108-pound titles

Junior flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji defended his Ring Magazine, WBA and WBC titles with a narrow majority decision victory over veteran contender Carlos Canizales on Tuesday at EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan. It was rousing nip-and-tuck battle that saw both junior flyweights hit the canvas. Teraji (23-1, 14 KOs), who won by scores of 114-112 […] The post Kenshiro Teraji battles Carlos Can...2024
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• Kenshiro Teraji halts Hekkie Budler in nine, Junto Nakatani outpoints Argi Cortes

Kenshiro Teraji defended his Ring Magazine, WBC and WBA 108-pound titles with a ninth-round stoppage of former champ Hekkie Budler on Monday in Tokyo. The post Kenshiro Teraji halts Hekkie Budler in nine, Junto Nakatani outpoints Argi Cortes appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Weigh-in results: Canelo vs Ryder set for Saturday
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• Turki Alalshikh Reveals Five-Fight Wishlist for 2025

On January 11, it was the 2024 Ring Magazine Awards, where boxing royalty attended and paid tribute to the best fighters and most memorable moments from the past 12 months in the boxing world. Looking ahead to 2025, Turki Alalshikh has spoken to Carl Froch and revealed his five-fight wish list for 2025. Turki Alalshikh Unveils His 2025 Five-Fight Wishlist Top Matchups on Turki Alalshikh’s 20...2025
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• Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award
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• Heavyweight Sensation Crowned Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year

2024 was a memorable year for boxing, with plenty to reflect on and celebrate at the Ring Magazine awards with individual fighters and moments from the previous 12 months receiving their deserved praise. Moses Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) has fast become one of the most talked about prospects on the planet and his brilliant year was rewarded with the award for The Ring Prospect of the Year. Moses Itauma C...2025
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• Jai Opetaia Finishes David Nyika In Devastating Fashion To Retain 200 lb IBF & Ring Titles
Jai Opetaia solidified his position as the top cruiserweight in the world with a hard-fought fourth-round stoppage of David Nyika to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine titles in Broadbeach, Australia. The Trans-Tasman clash was action-packed, with Opetaia describing it afterwards as a “dogfight.” The decisive moment came in the fourth round when the Australian […] The post Jai Opet...2025
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• ‘The World Cup of the sport’: Alalshikh and Sulaiman announce Grand Prix tournament
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• Confirmed: Fury and Usyk sign contracts for undisputed fight
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• ‘I don’t think Devin’s got that dog in him’: Teofimo on why Lomachenko beats Haney
Teofimo Lopez is focused on Josh Taylor, and also believes Vasiliy Lomachenko will upset Devin Haney | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Teofimo Lopez is focused on Josh Taylor, and also believes Vasiliy Lomachenko will upset Devin Haney. Teofimo Lopez has a big fight coming on June 10, when he faces WBO junior welterweight titleholder Josh Taylor in an ESPN main event ...2023
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• Terence Crawford outclasses Errol Spence, wins Ring Magazine/undisputed welterweight championship

LAS VEGAS – Hardcore boxing fans around the world anticipated two seemingly even showdowns between elite-level fighters this week. Instead, they were treated to two virtuoso performances by generational talents. On Tuesday, in Tokyo, Naoya Inoue dominated Stephen Fulton to an eighth-round KO, and on Saturday, in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford outclassed and dropped Errol […] The post Tere...2023
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• Oleksandr Usyk stops Daniel Dubois in nine amid low-blow controversy

If the teams behind Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois remained divided after the ninth-round stoppage with which the Ukrainian defended his IBF, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine titles, the only mystery left unsolved was how Dubois truly felt. His trainer, Don Charles, was for a period the angriest individual at Stadion Wroclaw in Wroclaw, Poland, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk stops Daniel Dubois in ...2023
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• Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Steven Butler in two, defends WBO middleweight title

Janibek Alimkhanuly defended his WBO middleweight title against Steven Butler in Stockton, California on Saturday. The fight was streamed live on ESPN+ and headlined a Top Rank show. Alimkhanuly (14-0, 9 KOs), who is ranked third by Ring Magazine, scored an electrifying second round knockout of Butler (32-4-1, 26 KOs), marking a return to form […] The post Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Steven Bu...2023
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• Hekkie Budler to face Kitidech Hirunsuk on May 6 in South Africa

Hekkie Budler has a fight lined up as he awaits his opportunity to face Ring Magazine junior flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji. Budler, who is ranked No. 3 by The Ring at 108 pounds, will face Kitidech Hirunsuk of Thailand in a stay-busy fight on May 6 at Unisa Conference Centre in his hometown of Johannesburg, […] The post Hekkie Budler to face Kitidech Hirunsuk on May 6 in South Africa a...2023
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• Badou Jack bows out of the Canelo sweepstakes denouncing unreasonable demands

Looks like Badou Jack will not be the next opponent for Canelo Alvarez. Jack, the WBC world cruiserweight titleholder, announced on his social media account over the weekend he will pass on a high-profile fight against Alvarez, the current Ring magazine super middleweight champion. There was talk of the fight taking place in the Middle […] The post Badou Jack bows out of the Canelo sweepstak...2023
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• Tyson Fury signs up to challenge Ring heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia
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• Claressa Shields set to defend her Ring belt against Hanna Gabriels on June 3 in Detroit

Ring Magazine female middleweight champion Claressa Shields will face Hanna Gabriels on June 3, promoter Dmitriy Salita confirmed to The Ring late Monday night. The official announcement was made Tuesday. The 10-round bout will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan and will stream live DAZN. “Claressa opening up the building will forever […] The post Claressa Shields set to...2023
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• Raymond Muratalla stops Jeremia Nakathila in two rounds on Haney-Loma card

LAS VEGAS – If Raymond Muratalla wanted to make a statement to the rest of the lightweight division, he picked the right night to do so. On the same night Devin Haney defended his undisputed and Ring Magazine lightweight championship, the unbeaten lightweight stopped fringe contender Jeremia Nakathila in the second round before a partisan […] The post Raymond Muratalla stops Jeremia Na...2023
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• Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award
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• Jai Opetaia Vs David Nyika Open Workout
It’s the first glimpse of both Champion Jai Opetaia and Challenger David Nyika ahead of their groundbreaking Trans-Tasman derby for the IBF World and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Titles, which takes place next Wednesday. The pair will go through a training session in the build-up. #OpetaiaNyika #Boxing #MatchroomBoxingThe post Jai Opetaia Vs David Nyika Open Workout appeared first on Boxing N...2025
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• Jai Opetaia's Six Round Beatdown Over Jack Massey | Opetaia Vs Massey Full Fight
Ahead of IBF World & Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia’s next defence against David Nyika on January 8th 2025, relive Jai’s crushing six round spiteful performance over Jack Massey from October 12th 2024 in Riyadh. It’s a groundbreaking Trans-Tasman matchup which pits 26-0 Opetaia against 10-0 Nyika from the Gold Coast, Australia live on …The post Jai Op...2025
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• ‘The World Cup of the sport’: Alalshikh and Sulaiman announce Grand Prix tournament
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• L.A. Season: Grading the Crawford-Madrimov PPV matchups

The following article appears in the July 2024 issue of The Ring, live now (and free to view). Be sure to download the Ring Magazine App if you haven’t already done so (and turn on notifications!) WITH TSZYU VS. ORTIZ SCRUBBED, IS THE AUGUST 3 CARD HEADLINED BY ISRAIL MADRIMOV VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD STILL PPV-WORTHY? […] The post L.A. Season: Grading the Crawford-Madrimov PPV matchups a...2024
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• Ring Magazine Poll Of Experts Doesn’t Favor Ryan Garcia In Devin Haney Fight
There’s a big fight scheduled for the weekend and that means the folks at Ring ... read more Ring Magazine Poll Of Experts Doesn’t Favor Ryan Garcia In Devin Haney Fight @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
• Ringside column: Two Kings, three princes, one Fighter of the Year

The following Ringside column is part of the January 2024 issue of The Ring, which is currently available to subscribers on the site and via the new Ring Magazine app, which can be downloaded here. The tight race for the 2023 Fighter of the Year wasn’t the first time Naoya Inoue and Terence Crawford […] The post Ringside column: Two Kings, three princes, one Fighter of the Year appear...2024
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• Jai Opetaia puts IBF blues behind him, focuses on Ring title defense against Ellis Zorro

Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has had a lot on his plate this week. The 28-year-old Australian southpaw relinquished his IBF title yesterday after the New Jersey-based sanctioning body refused to approve his 12-round bout against England’s Ellis Zorro (17-0, 7 KOs) scheduled to take place on the mammoth ‘Day of Reckoning’ card at […] The post Jai Opetaia ...2023
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• Weigh-in results: Canelo vs Ryder set for Saturday
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