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• Jaron Ennis on the verge of landing massive unification
IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis is on the cusp of securing a unification fight following the collapse of a battle with Vergil Ortiz. Ennis remains down at 147 pounds despite agreeing to fight Ortiz on a Turki Alalshikh-backed card in Saudi Arabia. Ortiz wanted the fight at 154 pounds, but Ennis stated he wasn’t ready… The post Jaron Ennis on the verge of landing massive uni...2025
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• Boots vs Stanionis unification “nearly finalized” for Apr. 12

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis are reportedly very close to confirming an April date in Atlantic City IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis may finally get the unification he’s long craved, as Keith Idec reports that he’s “nearly finalized” a deal to meet WBA titlist Eimantas Stanionis on April 12th in Atlantic City. ...2025
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• Vergil Ortiz Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Jaron Ennis Ducked Him: “Someone Is Lying”

returns to action next month but it isn’t against . Ortiz puts his interim WBC super-welterweight title on the line against former world champion Israil Madrimov, who in his last bout pushed all the way last August. It is part of a packed bill in Saudi Arabia on February 22 that also includes the undisputed […]...2025
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• Vergil Ortiz one of many options for Serhii Bohachuk – Loeffler
LOS ANGELES — Vergil Ortiz is one of a number of strong options for Serhii Bohachuk in 2025, according to the super welterweight contender’s promoter, Tom Loeffler. Bohachuk and Loeffler felt aggrieved at coming off second best in their Fight of the Year thriller in 2024. Though Bohachuk twice knocked Ortiz to the canvas, he… The post Vergil Ortiz one of many options for Serhii Bohachu...2025
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• Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk war of words suggests rematch
RIVERSIDE — A rematch of one of 2024’s best fights could be on the cards this year, considering the way Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk have been talking about one another. World Boxing News recently visited Serhii Bohachuk at the Wildcard Boxing in Hollywood, and then Ortiz at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Riverside,… The post Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk war of words sugge...2025
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• Fundora vs Spence officially dead

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Sebastian Fundora’s long-brewing clash with Errol Spence Jr is dead in the water after more than half a year of finagling After eight months and two separate deals, Mike Coppinger reports that Sebastian Fundora vs Errol Spence Jr is officially dead. The euthanasia is long overdue. As WBO president Gustavo Olivieri points out in his reasoning ...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 officially leads Feb. 22 Riyadh Season

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov, Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith, and Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield have joined the undercard Riyadh Season’s previously revealed February 22nd show is officially set, with Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 serving as the featured attraction. “The Last Crescendo” has received some slight adjustments from last week’s report. Daniel Dubosi (22-2, 21 KO) vs Jose...2024
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• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he in decline? | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he on the downswing? (Yes!) Plus more! Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 22. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler, May 13 Lightweight: (1) Devin Haney vs (3) Vasiliy Lo...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023
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"No telling whether Bohachuk or the winner of Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim belt will be “next in line."

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"This was a WBC eliminator, so Bohachuk will be in line to face either Sebastian Fundora or the Vergil Ortiz vs Israil Madrimov winner, the latter for the interim WBC title in February."

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"A new date has been finalized for the overdue clash between Vergil Ortiz, Jr."

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"Get to know one of boxing's rising young talents, Vergil Ortiz Jr."

• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Prop Bets to Watch

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place in Riyadh on February 22 for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. You will be able to catch the action through a plethora of PPV outlets throughout the world. For those interested in adding an extra thrill to fight night, explore casino online to enhance fight night. Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Best Prop Bets to Watch Top Prop Bets...2025
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• Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again in excellent rematch

Oleksandr Usyk was once again just a bit too good for Tyson Fury | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk was once again just a bit too good for Tyson Fury in today’s tremendous rematch. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for a second time today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scoring a win by unanimous decision to retain his WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles. Usyk won b...2024
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• Highlights: Ortiz edges Bohachuk in all out war, Crawford fight expected next

Vergil Ortiz had to rally back to win a furious showdown with Serheii Bohachuk. | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Vergil Ortiz had to overcome two official knockdowns to take a close decision win over Serhii Bohachuk. It was an all-action affair in tonight’s DAZN main event with Vergil Ortiz (22-0) taking a narrow majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk (24-2) to take his...2024
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• PODCAST: Is Canelo ducking Benavidez? Anderson’s growing pains, previews, more
Is Canelo looking to avoid David Benavidez with his new PBC deal? | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images and Alejandro Salazar/PX Images/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is Canelo looking to avoid David Benavidez with his new PBC deal? Plus more on this week’s show! Tuesday is here! John is back with his entire voice! It’s time to podcast! First Half: Fights this week! The...2023
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia, but his immediate future remains a bit murky. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 8. But we’ve got a big update this week! Ranked fights the next two weeks: Light Hea...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• Fundora vs Spence officially dead
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• Eddie Hearn Names ‘The Fight’ for Shakur Stevenson

Boxing in 2025 will truly begin soon, with Naoya Inoue returning to action on January 24. In February, we will see a loaded Riyadh Season card, headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2. On that undercard, WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) will return to action, facing Floyd Schofield. Eddie Hearn has spoken to The Stomping Ground about Stevenson and revealed what he think...2025
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• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Prop Bets to Watch
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• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Tony Bellew Predicts Outcome and Teases Massive Fight

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will headline the loaded February 22 card in Riyadh. The first undisputed fight was fascinating, with plenty of intrigue throughout the contest, with Beterbiev prevailing by majority decision, with one judge scoring it 114-114, while the other two scored it 116-112 and 115-113 for Beterbiev. The rematch will once again be for all four major belts and ahead of Feb....2025
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• Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again in excellent rematch
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• Highlights: Ortiz edges Bohachuk in all out war, Crawford fight expected next
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• Ortiz gets first round TKO in return, referee Weeks criticized again

Vergil Ortiz Jr got a quick win tonight, but referee Tony Weeks is once again drawing fire | DAZN Vergil Ortiz Jr got a quick win tonight, but referee Tony Weeks is once again drawing fire. Vergil Ortiz Jr made his return to boxing tonight with a TKO-1 win over Fredrick Lawson, but it’s referee Tony Weeks who is, unfortunately, the focal point of the post-fight discussion once again. Weeks...2024
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• Esparza vs Fundora reported for Jan. 6, undisputed flyweight championship

Marlen Esparza and Gabriela Fundora will fight for undisputed at flyweight | Golden Boy Marlen Esparza and Gabriela Fundora will fight for undisputed at flyweight in January. Marlen Esparza and Gabriela Fundora will reportedly meet for the undisputed flyweight championship on Saturday, Jan. 6, according to a report at ESPN.com. Esparza, 34, holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles, while the 21-...2023
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• Highlights: Ennis demolishes Villa for 10th round TKO win
Jaron “Boots” Ennis totally dominated Roiman Villa tonight | Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME Jaron “Boots” Ennis totally dominated Roiman Villa tonight, getting a stoppage in round 10. Jaron “Boots” Ennis had it pretty much entirely his way tonight in Atlantic City, completely dominating an unbelievably tough Roiman Villa, ultimately scoring a 10th round TKO win. Ennis (31-0, 28 KO) retained his ...2023
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• Highlights and results: Zepeda demolishes Arboleda in two rounds
William Zepeda destroyed Jaime Arboleda inside of two rounds | Golden Boy Promotions William Zepeda overwhelmed and destroyed Jaime Arboleda in short order with body shots. William Zepeda had way too much firepower for Jaime Arboleda tonight, scoring a second round knockout in their DAZN main event from Arlington, Texas, scoring three knockdowns thanks to heavy pressure and body work. Zepe...2023
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• Highlights: Ortiz edges Bohachuk in all out war, Crawford fight expected next
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• ‘He walks on quicksand’: De La Hoya explains styles that trouble Canelo

Oscar De La Hoya breaks down Canelo vs Charlo as well as his plans for some of his top fighters. | Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for HBO Oscar De La Hoya gives his insight as to what Jermell Charlo can do to give Canelo Alvarez fits. Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya talks to Fight Hub TV about the upcoming super middleweight title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo...2023
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• Highlights: Ennis demolishes Villa for 10th round TKO win
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
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• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
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• Highlights and results: Zepeda demolishes Arboleda in two rounds
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• De La Hoya says Vergil Ortiz will return in July, more from Zepeda vs Arboleda presser
Vergil Ortiz Jr’s likely July return was the big news from the Zepeda vs Arboleda press conference | Golden Boy Promotions Vergil Ortiz Jr’s likely July return was the big news from the Zepeda vs Arboleda press conference. Vergil Ortiz Jr will likely return to the ring in July, according to promoter Oscar De La Hoya, which was really the biggest story from today’s William Zepeda vs Jaime A...2023
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again in excellent rematch
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• Vergil Ortiz, Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis scheduled to clash on July 8 in San Antonio

A new date has been finalized for the overdue clash between Vergil Ortiz, Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis. Ortiz and Stanionis will now square off on July 8 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, Golden Boy Promotions announced Monday. The 12-round bout will stream live on DAZN. The Ortiz-Stanionis fight is a compelling clash […] The post Vergil Ortiz, Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis scheduled ...2023
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• Vergil Ortiz cleared, will face Stanionis on July 8
Vergil Ortiz Jr is cleared to return and will face Eimantas Stanionis on July 8 | Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images and Cooper Neill/Getty Images Vergil Ortiz Jr is cleared to return and has his fight with Eimantas Stanionis rescheduled. Vergil Ortiz Jr has been medically cleared to return to action, and his fight with Eimantas Stanionis is now rescheduled for July 8, according to ESPN....2023
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• Tim Tszyu vs Vergil Ortiz Jr planned for Crawford-Madrimov undercard

Tim Tszyu and Vergil Ortiz will likely meet in August | Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images and Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Tim Tszyu and Vergil Ortiz will likely meet in August. Tim Tszyu and Vergil Ortiz Jr will likely meet in an Aug. 3 fight on the Crawford vs Madrimov undercard, Mike Coppinger of ESPN.com reports. The fight is dependent upon Ortiz (20-0, 20 KO) winning his fight agai...2024
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• Ortiz gets first round TKO in return, referee Weeks criticized again
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• Vergil Ortiz Jr. wants Terence Crawford at 154
Golden Boy-promoted Vergil Ortiz Jr. is targeting a fight against Terence Crawford in 2024, targeting ... read more Vergil Ortiz Jr. wants Terence Crawford at 154 @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Spence vs Crawford fight reportedly done deal for June 17
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr are reportedly set to fight in June | Eric Francis and Cooper Neill/Getty Images Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr are reportedly set to fight in June. Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford were reportedly near a deal for a fight last November, and it didn’t happen. Now, with recent word that the two were back at the negotiating table, the fight is re...2023
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• Vergil Ortiz Falls Ill, WBA Title Fight Versus Eimantas Stanionis Postponed Once Again
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• Countdown to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Beterbiev seeks to prove himself after a fan backlash, Bivol is preparing for redemption. But who will prevail? Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Looking Ahead to Feb 22 Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: February 22nd Rematch Beterbiev and Bivol will face each other in a rematch in the February 22nd e...2025
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• Countdown to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Beterbiev seeks to prove himself after a fan backlash, Bivol is preparing for redemption. But who will prevail? Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Looking Ahead to Feb 22 Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: February 22nd Rematch Beterbiev and Bivol will face each other in a rematch in the February 22nd e...2025
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• Five Super Welterweight Fighters to Watch in 2025

The super welterweight division has enjoyed a memorable year, with plenty of great matchups such as Bakhram Murtazaliev beating Tim Tszyu. Looking ahead to 2025, Big Fight Weekend brings you five super welterweight boxers to watch in the coming year. Super Welterweight Boxing: Top Fighters to Watch in 2025 Callum Walsh Undefeated Callum Walsh (12-0, 10 KOs) is a rising star in the super welterweig...2025
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• Tim Tszyu vs Vergil Ortiz Jr planned for Crawford-Madrimov undercard
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• Esparza vs Fundora reported for Jan. 6, undisputed flyweight championship
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• Stanionis vs Thurman and Lara vs Garcia planned for Dec. 9

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Eimantas Stanionis, Keith Thurman, Erislandy Lara, and Danny Garcia have all been inactive in 2023 As I mentioned in yesterday’s post about Showtime Boxing’s demise, reports of a December 9th show featuring Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia have been swirling for a while. Dan Rafael’s postmortem claims the show will “likely” be a PPV at the MGM Grand and nam...2023
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• How to watch Stanionis vs Ortiz, Ennis vs Villa, more: Boxing streaming and TV schedule for July 5-8, 2023
Young welterweights take center stage this week with Stanionis vs Ortiz and Ennis vs Villa | Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME and Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy The welterweights own this week’s schedule, with Eimantas Stanionis facing Vergil Ortiz Jr and Jaron “Boots” Ennis taking on Roiman Villa. Wednesday, July 5 DAZN and Social Media, 2:00 pm ET, Pacheco vs Gallegos press conference. Thursday, July 6...2023
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
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• Vergil Ortiz, Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis scheduled to clash on July 8 in San Antonio
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• Stanionis vs Ortiz officially rescheduled for July 8
Vergil Ortiz Jr and Eimantas Stanionis have another new official date | Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy and Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME The fight will now head to the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Eimantas Stanionis and Vergil Ortiz Jr are now officially set with another new date, as the reported July 8 date is now set in stone, as the two welterweights will headline a DAZN card from AT&T Center in San...2023
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