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• Nova steps in to face Ford on Aug. 16

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Abraham Nova has answered the call after Anthony Cacace’s exit Mike Coppinger reports that, with Anthony Cacace out of commission, Raymond Ford will instead face Abraham Nova on Riyadh Season’s August 16th Itauma vs Whyte show. Per Ford (17-1-1, 8 KO), who is 2-0 at 130 since leaving the featherweight division on the heels of a close lose to Nick Ball, WBC ch...2025
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• Inoue vs Akhmadaliev official for Sept. 14 in Nagoya

Naoya Inoue and Yoshiki Takei will defend their respective titles on Japanese soil this coming September After a May pit stop in the States, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue is officially set to face former unified titlist Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14th in Nagoya, Japan. Inoue (30-0, 27 KO) had intended to spend the last little while clearing out his mandatory challengers...2025
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• Anthony Cacace withdraws from Raymond Ford fight with back injury

Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images “The Apache” is out of his August 16th date with Raymond Ford One of the better fights on the upcoming schedule is now kaput, as Mike Coppinger reports that Anthony Cacace has suffered a back injury ahead of his planned August 16th showdown with Raymond Ford on Riyadh Season’s Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte show. Ford (17-1-1, 8 KO), last seen schooling Th...2025
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• Dillian Whyte Embraces Risky Moses Itauma Fight After Big-Name Bouts Collapse

On August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dillian Whyte vs Moses Itauma will headline a Riyadh Season event surrounding the Esports World Cup. They will be supported by an intriguing undercard, including Anthony Cacace vs Raymond Ford. Ahead of the main event, Whyte has discussed why he chose Itauma and revealed he tried to make fights with two big-name heavyweights. Whyte Talks Collapsed Bouts Before...2025
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• 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 News: Ball vs Goodman | Mielnicki | Daniyar returns
World Boxing News rounds up the best of the rest boxing news from the major promotional companies on June 20, 2025. The World Boxing Association confirms Nick Ball will defend his featherweight title against Sam Goodman. Meanwhile, Top Rank held the press conference for Vito Meilnicki’s homecoming this weekend. Finally, Integrity Pro Boxing outlined a… The post Boxing News: Ball ...2025
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• Anthony Cacace withdraws from Raymond Ford fight with back injury
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• Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim – Results & Post-Fight Report

Naoya Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight titles in Tokyo, as he routinely dealt with the challenge of late-notice replacement Ye Joon Kim in a fourth round knockout win. Inoue was set to face Sam Goodman both before Christmas and on this card, but the Australian suffered eye injuries on both occasions, and was […] The post Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim – Results...2025
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• Naoya Inoue knocks Ye Joon Kim, retains undisputed championship

Naoya Inoue is still the undisputed champ at 122 | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue is still the undisputed champ at 122 lbs. Naoya Inoue had no trouble with an over-matched but gutsy Ye Joon Kim today in Tokyo, retaining his undisputed super bantamweight championship with a fourth round knockout victory at Ariake Arena. Inoue (29-0, 26 KO) was originally meant to face...2025
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• LIVE: Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Results and Scorecard
LIVE COVERAGEWorld Boxing News provides live results as Naoya Inoue battles substitute title challenger Ye Joon Kim at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Inoue was due to face mandatory Sam Goodman until Australia suffered a double helping of the same injury, forcing him out of the clash on two separate dates. The Japan Boxing Commission… The post LIVE: Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Results an...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) will soon defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against Ye Joon Kim (21-2-2, 13 KOs). The fight headlines an Ohashi Promotions card at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Teiken Promotions and Top Rank Boxing are also involved in promoting this event. Fight fans in Japan can catch the action live on Lemino. Those in the United States can do so with ESPN+. I...2025
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• Naoya Inoue’s top five knockout wins
(Featured image: Alamy Images under agreed license) Japanese monster Naoya Inoue returns to action this week when he takes on replacement opponent Ye Joon Kim on Friday. Inoue was initially set to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight title against Australia’s Sam Goodman, before a repeat eye injury forced him to pull out of the fight for […]...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Best Bets Revealed for January 24

On January 24, Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) will defend his WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA super bantamweight title against the late replacement Ye Joon Kim (21-2-2, 13 KOs). The entire card will take place at the Ariake Arena, Tokyo, live on ESPN+ for those in the United States, while UK fight fans can catch the action on Sky Sports+. 2025 mainstream boxing really begins with this fight. Dan Rafael and TJ Rives h...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Friday, January 24, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) will return to action and face late replacement Ye Joon Kim (21-2-2, 13 KOs). Inoue-Kim will take place at the Ariake Arena, Tokyo. The entire card will be shown live on ESPN+ for those in the United States, while UK fight fans can catch the action on Sky Sports+. “The Monster” was due to face Sam ...2025
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• Goodman Once again Out of inoue fight due to injury
By: Sean Crose “No Limit Boxing regrets to announce that Sam Goodman has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Naoya Inoue on January 24 due to a […] The post Goodman Once again Out of inoue fight due to injury appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions....2025
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• Sam Goodman Withdraws from Naoya Inoue Clash – Replacement Named

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) was due to defend his titles against Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) at the Ariake Arena on December 24 before the Australian sustained an eye injury in sparring. It has now been revealed that Goodman has suffered a recurrence of his eye injury ruling him out of the rescheduled January 24 date. The fight card in Japan will move ahead with...2025
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"Inoue (29-0, 26 KO) was originally meant to face Sam Goodman, but the Aussie pulled out of the fight with an injury for the second time in a month, leaving Kim (21-3-2, 13 KO) to give it his best effort on short notice."

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"Recent buzz claimed that Picasso would face Inoue next year ahead of “The Monster’s” planned megafight with Junto Nakatani, but between the delay to Inoue’s fight with Sam Goodman and the possibility of the WBA forcing him to face Murodjon Akhmadaliev afterwards, that’s up in the air."

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"com/nk8RWa44kV— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 15, 2023 Sam Goodman UD-12 Miguel Flores (118-107, 120-105, 120-105) This was a featherweight (125 lb contract weight, to be precise) stay-busy for Goodman (16-0, 7 KO), who is a real contender down at 122 lbs, as everyone wanted to get him out as Tszyu’s chief support again."

• Nova steps in to face Ford on Aug. 16
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• Inoue vs Akhmadaliev official for Sept. 14 in Nagoya
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• Dillian Whyte Embraces Risky Moses Itauma Fight After Big-Name Bouts Collapse
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh

With Teofimo Lopez vs Devin Haney off the table, Moses Itauma and Dilliam Whyte will take center stage on August 16th in Riyadh As revealed over the weekend, Moses Itauma will face Dillian Whyte in the main event of an August 16th Riyadh show that accompanies the Esports World Cup. Itauma (12-0, 10 KO) is the heavyweight division’s top prospect at just 20 years of age, demolishing his last eight o...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for May 15-17

A heavyweight rematch between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen and the return of Sam Goodman headline a relatively quiet week in boxing | Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images A heavyweight rematch between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen and the return of Sam Goodman headline a relatively quiet week in boxing Thursday, May 15 FOX Australia/Kayo Sports PPV, 5:00 am ET, Sam Goodman vs Cesar V...2025
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• Inoue vs Picasso targeted for June 14 in Las Vegas

Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue will reportedly face WBC no. 1 Alan Picasso this June in the second of four planned fights this year The Ring’s Keith Idec reported yesterday that Naoya Inoue’s next three bouts would see him face WBC mandatory Alan Picasso this June in Las Vegas before a September homecoming and December Riyadh Season debut, both opposite TBA. Now, Sal...2025
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• Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Live updates and results, 4:15 am ET

Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim headlines today in Tokyo | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim headlines today in Tokyo! Naoya Inoue returns in Tokyo defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against late notice challenger Ye Joon Kim, and we’ll be here with live updates for the two-fight stream. American fans can watch via ESPN+ beginning at 4:15 am...2025
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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed

Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue | Photo by Matt King/Getty Images Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue, and probably won’t fight on Dec. 24. Ben Damon of FOX Sports Australia had this on X, including a photo of the cut: Disaster. Sam Goodman has been cut over the eye in his final spar before the undisputed fight with Naoya Inoue...2024
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• Sam Goodman Overcomes A Broken Hand To Win Decision Over Worawut – Boxing Results
The risk proved to be worth it, yet at the same time, super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman of Australia paid a ... ...read more Sam Goodman Overcomes A Broken Hand To Win Decision Over Worawut – Boxing Results @ Boxing News 24/7...2024

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• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Dave Allen Makes Decisive Prediction

Many in the boxing world are tipping Moses Itauma for the very top, and the heavy-handed 20-year-old is destroying all comers. The blue-chip prospect is set for his biggest step up in competition when he faces Dillian Whyte on August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ahead of this heavyweight showdown, Dave Allen has revealed his prediction for the fight via his David White Rhino Allen YouTube page. Mos...2025
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• LIVE: Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Results and Scorecard
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Best Bets Revealed for January 24
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• Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness

https://twitter.com/chinomaidanapro/status/1782394917110563005 A bout of influenza has forced Fernando “Pumita” Martinez out of his year-end rematch with Kazuto Ioka Japan has lost yet another year-end title fight, as WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez’s manager announced that his charge is out of tomorrow’s rematch with Kazuto Ioka due to influenza. Though unwelcome, the news ...2024
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• Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year

Unheralded, undersized Frenchman Bruno Surace authored arguably the most shocking finish of 2024 by crushing Jaime Munguia in Tijuana 2024’s Upset of the Year was authored this evening when Bruno Surace leveled Jaime Munguia in the latter’s native Tijuana. Munguia (44-2, 35 KO) started patiently, but got into it with Surace (26-0-2, 5 KO) after clinch at the end of the first got chippy. Seemingly ...2024
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for May 15-17
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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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• Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Best Bets Revealed for January 24
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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
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• TJ Doheny prepares strategy to slay ‘The Monster’ for undisputed championship

It wasn’t that long ago that TJ Doheny’s career appeared to be on the skids. Rising star Sam Goodman had beaten him on points, adding his name to Michael Conlan, Ionut Baluta and Daniel Roman as boxers who had defeated Doheny during a span of four years. The way back to the top looked like […] The post TJ Doheny prepares strategy to slay ‘The Monster’ for undisputed c...2024
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• Rankings: Joseph Parker makes his move, AJ roaring back, and more

Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight, but how dangerous a contender is he? Next update will come on Monday, April 1. That’s not a funny prank-joke, that’s just the date it will be. Ranked fights this period: Cruiserweight: (8) Arsen Goulamirian vs Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, Mar. 30 Middleweigh...2024
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!

Zhilei Zhang has earned a spot in heavyweight’s upper tier | Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Has Zhilei Zhang earned a seat at the top four table in the heavyweight division? Rankings go up Mondays. There WILL be an update next week! Back-to-back weeks with updates for the first time in a bit! It likely won’t become regular. Ranked fights the next three weeks: Heavyweig...2023
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140 | Melina Pizano/Matchroom Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140. Would he have if Teofimo Lopez weren’t retired? Rankings go up Mondays. We’ll once again have a two-week break, so no update on July 3. It will also be a pretty lean update on July 10, but it’s significant at 147. Ranked fights the nex...2023
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• HIGHLIGHTS! Tszyu wins decision over Mendoza, calls out Charlo

Tim Tszyu retained his WBO title with a win over Brian Mendoza | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tszyu retained his WBO title with a win over Brian Mendoza. Tim Tszyu retained his WBO junior middleweight title with a clear win over a tough Brian Mendoza tonight in Australia. Tszyu kept the belt on scores of 116-111, 116-112, and 117-11. Bad Left Hook’s two unofficial scores were ...2023
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• Highlights: Surace flattens Munguia with Knockout of the Year
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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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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for June 14-17
Regis Prograis is back on Saturday night | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller Regis Prograis, Tim Tszyu, and more are back in action this week. Tuesday, June 13 FITE, 8:00 pm ET, Country Box: Where Music Meets Boxing. They’re back. If John tries to make me talk about this on the podcast again I’m going to hang up on the call and publish what came before. Wednesday, June 14 ProBox T...2023
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• Naoya Inoue knocks Ye Joon Kim, retains undisputed championship
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• Tim Tszyu-Carlos Ocampo, Ra'eese Aleem-Sam Goodman Weigh-In Results From Australia
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• Sam Goodman Rallies in Second Half, Decisions Ra'eese Aleem in IBF Eliminator
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• Naoya Inoue to defend against Sam Goodman on Christmas Eve

Naoya Inoue will again defend his undisputed championship against Sam Goodman | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue will again defend his 122 lb undisputed championship this holiday season. Naoya Inoue is reportedly finalizing a deal to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against Sam Goodman, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger. Inoue will face Goodma...2024
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• Anthony Cacace withdraws from Raymond Ford fight with back injury
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• Dillian Whyte Embraces Risky Moses Itauma Fight After Big-Name Bouts Collapse
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh
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• Sam Goodman vs Cesar Vaca Espinoza full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-05-14, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Sam Goodman vs Cesar Vaca Espinoza as soon as we watch the full fight. Vaca vs Goodman is scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 14th, at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney (Australia), in a 10-round featherweight (126 lbs, 57.2 kg) bout; ... Read more...2025
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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• Naoya Inoue faces late replacement Ye Joon Kim Jan 24
Inoue was scheduled to face undefeated Australian contender Sam Goodman, who withdrew from the bout twice due to cuts sustained in sparring....2025
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• Inoue vs Akhmadaliev official for Sept. 14 in Nagoya
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• Naoya Inoue Next Fight Plans Revealed Following Ye Joon Kim Win

Undisputed super bantamweight king Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) successfully returned to action, stopping Ye Joon Kim (21-3-2, 13 KOs) with a thumping right hand in round number four. Following the successful defence of his undisputed crown, attention quickly turned to what would be next for the fearsome Japanese fighter, and “The Monster” spoke immediately after the fight about his futu...2025
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• Tszyu vs Mendoza: Live updates and results, 10:30 pm ET

Tim Tszyu faces Brian Mendoza in a Showtime main event | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tszyu faces Brian Mendoza in a Showtime main event from Australia! Tim Tszyu defends the WBO 154 lb world title against Brian Mendoza tonight on Showtime, with the card coming live from the future in Australia, where it will already be Sunday by the time the show is on the air here. For U.S. ...2023
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
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• PODCAST: Teofimo retires, Golden Boy sues Ryan Garcia, is Tszyu a threat to Charlo? More!
Tim Tszyu looked dangerous in a win over Carlos Ocampo, but is he a threat to Jermell Charlo? | Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images We’ve got plenty to talk about this week including Teofimo Lopez’s retirement, Golden Boy suing Ryan Garcia, and Tim Tszyu’s latest statement. Tuesday: The day we cast some pod for you fine folks. First Half: We’ve got fights this week, and we get into Ioka vs ...2023
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