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• Catterall Crowned New WBA Welterweight Champion
With the majestic Pyramids of Egypt serving as the backdrop, Britain’s Jack “El Gato” Catterall etched his name into boxing history Saturday night, capturing the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight crown with a dominant unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Uzbek contender Shakhram Giyasov in the co-main event of the historic card staged on Egyptian … Continue reading "C...2026
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• Terence Crawford reacts to Errol Spence Jr’s boxing comeback three years on from KO loss

has shared his initial thoughts on ’s comeback fight, which will see him face former world champion Tim Tszyu on July 25. Spence has not fought since July 2023, when he was relieved of his WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight titles after suffering a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Crawford. Sure enough, the result sent shockwaves […] The post Terence Crawford reacts to Errol Spence Jr’s boxin...2026
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• Devin Haney vs Rolly Romero hits snag as mandatory challenger calls for ‘justice’

The potential unification showdown between and has been doused with uncertainty, as mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov demands that justice is served. Despite Giyasov’s status as the WBA ‘interim’ champion, it is now approaching three years and he is still yet to secure his shot at Romero’s world title. Instead, the WBA welterweight champion has been […] The post Devin Haney vs Rolly Rome...2026
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• Giyasov Calls for ‘Justice’ Amid WBA Uncertainty Over Haney vs Rolly
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• Rolly Romero announces likely date and venue for Devin Haney unification fight

A unification fight between and appears to be on the verge of confirmation. ‘Rolly’ Romero is the reigning WBA welterweight champion, having won the Regular belt with a unanimous decision victory over Ryan Garcia at Times Square in New York last May before he was later upgraded to full champion. He began his career at […] The post Rolly Romero announces likely date and venue for ...2026
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• Conor Benn Accused of Backing Out of Rolly Romero Title Fight After Getting ‘Scared’: ‘I’d Expose Him’
WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero says talks for a May 30 bout were advanced before Benn swerved the fight in favour of a $15m Zuffa Boxing deal and an April clash with Regis Prograis. The post Conor Benn Accused of Backing Out of Rolly Romero Title Fight After Getting ‘Scared’: ‘I’d Expose Him’ appeared first on Boxing Social....2026
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• Ryan Garcia claims to have signed contract to fight Mario Barrios for world title

Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs, 1 NC) has claimed to have finally signed a contract to fight for a welterweight world title. The 27-year-old boxer posted a video of himself signing a contract on Instagram. Garcia claims in the video and its caption that he will be taking on WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) on February 21. However, a press release formally announcing the bo...2025
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• Lauren Price vs. Jessica McCaskill: A Boxing Clinic at the Cardiff International Arena Creates History

On Saturday, May 11, Olympic 2020 gold medallist Lauren Price (7-0, 1 KO) defeated Jessica McCaskill (12-4-1, 5 KOs) at the Cardiff International Arena, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Peacock in the U.S. It was a historic night for Price as she won the IBO and WBA welterweight titles on the Boxer Promotions card and became the first ever Welsh female boxing world champion. Lauren Price Defeats J...2024
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• Richardson Hitchins Cruises To Victory Over Jose Zepeda

Richardson Hitchens (17-0, 7 KOs) won a clear unanimous decision over Jose Zepeda (37-4, 28 KOs, 2 NCs) in their fight at the Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. The clash headlined a Matchroom Boxing card that was broadcast live on DAZN around the world. Hitchens won with scores of 120-108 (x2) and 119-109. The fight began with both men staying at range. Hitchins established his jab early on which g...2023
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• Ryan Garcia claims to have signed contract to fight Mario Barrios for world title
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• Eddie Hearn Confirms Crucial Next Step for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis

Jaron Ennis has dazzled in the professional ranks, recently defeating Eimantas Stanionis to become the unified IBF and WBA welterweight champion. Speculation was rife before that fight, and it has continued, with many wondering whether “Boots” will move up to 154lbs. His promoter, Eddie Hearn has now confirmed to FightHype.com that Ennis will be moving up. Jaron Ennis: Eddie Hearn Conf...2025
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• Jaron Ennis warned, ‘Leave Teofimo Lopez alone!’
Jaron Ennis should not face Teofimo Lopez in his next title defense and should look elsewhere for a challenge. That’s according to former world champion Timothy Bradley. ‘Desert Storm’ urged Ennis to reconsider a potential plan to battle Lopez in the coming months. Ennis, the IBF and WBA welterweight champion, is considering offering WBO super… The post Jaron Ennis wa...2025
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• Eddie Hearn Reveals Priorities for Jaron Ennis Ahead of Unification Bout

Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) vs Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The entire Ennis vs Stanionis card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries. Eddie Hearn recently spoke to Fight Hub TV about Ennis’ priorities while addressing the Vergil Ortiz Jr fight rumours. Ennis vs Stanionis: Eddie Hearn Discuss...2025
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• ‘Break Him and Beat Him’: Eimantas Stanionis Ready for Jaron Ennis Showdown

On April 12 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, Jaron Ennis will face Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) in an intriguing welterweight unification fight. It will be the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN in over 200 countries. Stanionis has sent a warning to “Boots” as fight night approaches. Eimantas Stanionis Prepares for ‘Boots’ Unification War Stanionis Reflects on Wild...2025
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• Terence Crawford Makes Crucial Career Decision

On August 3/4 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) created history, winning the WBA super welterweight title from Israil Madrimov (10-1-1, 7 KOs) to become a four-division world champion. Following the fight, attention quickly turned to what could be next for “Bud.” The new WBA king has now made a crucial decision regarding his future. Terence Crawford Va...2024
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• With June Set To See Some Vital Fights, Boxing Rightly Nods To UK Past

Last weekend was a big and important one for world boxing fans, as on Sunday in Canastota, New York, a couple of extremely well-known British boxing names attended a ceremony to mark their official induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. British legends and former world champions Jane Crouch and Ricky Hatton learned they would be honoured many months ago. Still, they have now receive...2024
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• Terence Crawford reacts to Errol Spence Jr’s boxing comeback three years on from KO loss
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• Ryan Garcia claims to have signed contract to fight Mario Barrios for world title
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• Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra: Live Results from the Sunderland Live Arena

On September 6, live from the Sunderland Live Arena in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra headlines a Matchroom Boxing card. The fight will be a final eliminator for the WBA welterweight world title live on DAZN. We’ll bring you all the results from every bout on the card, including the main event. The first fight is expected to begin at approximately 17:15 BST / 12:15 E...2025
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• Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul: Rolly Romero Gives Honest Reaction

On Wednesday, August 20, it was announced that Cruiserweight Jake Paul will fight WBA lightweight titlist Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout on November 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul will stream live on Netflix to its subscribers and has sparked a huge debate in the sporting world, with the two fighters separated by an astonishing 65 pounds. The current WB...2025
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• Africa’s Top Fighters Who Took Their Shot And Made It Count

Ask anyone to name a boxing icon, and chances are you’ll hear Ali, Tyson, maybe Floyd Mayweather or the late, great George Foreman. Fair. But Africa? Africa’s got its own heavy hitters. African boxing legends took their chances and punched through obstacles, carving out names that echo far beyond their home countries. Some became pioneers. Others sparked movements. And a few just kept swingi...2025
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• Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero – Results & Post-Fight Report

Ryan Garcia saw his hopes of a rematch with Devin Haney go up in smoke, as Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero dropped him on the way to taking a points win in their WBA welterweight title fight at Times Square in New York on Friday. Garcia (24-2, KO20) decked Haney three times on the way to a majority […] The post Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero – Results & Post-Fight Report appeare...2025
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• Eddie Hearn Reveals Priorities for Jaron Ennis Ahead of Unification Bout
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• Jaron Ennis to Stamp Welterweight Legacy in Title Fight on April 12

Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will headline a Matchroom Boxing card at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City on April 12. The entire card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries. At the pre-fight press conference, Ennis and Stanionis spoke with confidence, while “Boots” revealed his desire to enhance his legacy. April 12: Proving Welterweight Dominance for Jaron ...2025
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• Best Boxing Bets: Ennis vs. Stanionis & Ford vs. Mattice
On Saturday, April 12, Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) vs Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will headline a Matchroom Boxing card at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The entire card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries. Ahead of this intriguing welterweight unification main event and undercard, Dan Rafael and TJ Rives have revealed their best boxing bets on the Bet US Boxing show for Ennis...2025
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• ‘Break Him and Beat Him’: Eimantas Stanionis Ready for Jaron Ennis Showdown
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• Holly Holm gets world title shot on Amanda Serrano-Erika Cruz 2 undercard

Holly Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs) will once again have the opportunity to become a boxing world champion when she faces Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs). Their bout will take place on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s rematch against Erika Cruz at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fight fans will be able to catch all the action live on DAZN. Han’s WBA lightweight world title w...2025
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• BOXXER Announces New Broadcast Deal Following Sky Sports Departure

Boxing promotional outfit BOXXER has announced via press release a new broadcast deal that will see their events on BBC Sport. The announcement, made Friday, comes just months after their partnership with Sky Sports came to an end. BOXXERhad a four-year deal with the broadcaster that ended in June this year. The new partnership with BBC Sport will see events air on a free-to-air basis. According t...2025
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• Eddie Hearn Reveals Priorities for Jaron Ennis Ahead of Unification Bout
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• ‘Break Him and Beat Him’: Eimantas Stanionis Ready for Jaron Ennis Showdown
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• Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price: A New Queen Crowned at Royal Albert Hall

Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price met in the main event of a BOXXER Promotions card on March 7 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This welterweight contest saw Jonas (16-3-1, 9 KOs) defend her IBF and WBC titles while Price (9-0, 2 KOs) put her WBA belt on the line. The entire card was shown live on Sky Sports. The main event saw Price deliver a masterclass at the Royal Albert Hall as she dominated J...2025
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• Richardson Hitchins Cruises To Victory Over Jose Zepeda
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• William Zepeda Ready To Headline For Golden Boy
Coming up tonight in Arlington, TX, Golden Boy Promotions has made best of having their original main event postponed by putting unbeaten, hard hitting lightweight William “El Camarón” Zepeda (27-0, 23 KOs) out front in their feature fight. The Mexican Zepeda, who's ranked 3rd at 135 lb. by the WBA and 5th by the WBA will take on former world title challenger Jaime “Jaimito” Arboleda (19-2, 14 KOs...2023
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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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• Mario Barrios dominates Yordenis Ugas to lopsided decision

Mario Barrios dropped former WBA welterweight titleholder Yordenis Ugas twice en route to a unanimous decision victory on the Canelo-Charlo undercard on Saturday. The post Mario Barrios dominates Yordenis Ugas to lopsided decision appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Watch Thurman vs. Garcia: Live stream online, channel, start time, CBS All Access
Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia are ready to unify the WBC and WBA welterweight titles...2017
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• De La Hoya says Vergil Ortiz will return in July, more from Zepeda vs Arboleda presser
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• Happy Birthday Mark Breland – The Two-Time Welterweight Champ Hits 60
One of the sport’s genuine good guys, former two-time WBA welterweight champion Mark Breland today celebrates his 60th birthday. One ... more Happy Birthday Mark Breland – The Two-Time Welterweight Champ Hits 60 @ Boxing News 24/7...2023
• Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia results: Live blog, fight scorecard, updates on CBS
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• Jessica McCaskill Set To Defend Ring Championship Versus Lauren Price

Jessica McCaskill is still set to defend her Ring welterweight championship overseas this spring. It just won’t include originally stated target. The Ring has confirmed that Chicago’s McCaskill will put her Ring and WBA welterweight crown at stake versus Wales’ Lauren Price. The bout is confirmed to take place in Cardiff, which will provide the […] The post Jessica McCaskil...2024
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• Yordenis Ugas will face Mario Barrios on the Canelo-Charlo undercard on Sept. 30

Looks like the main undercard of the Canelo Alvarez-Jermell Charlo fight on September 30 is complete. Former WBA welterweight titleholder Yordenis Ugas will face Mario Barrios at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boxingscene’s Keith Idec first broke the story. The 12-round bout will take place on the Showtime Championship Boxing Pay-Per-View telecast. A […] The post Yordenis Ugas will...2023
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• Crawford Vacates WBA Welterweight Title, Stanionis Elevated
Terence Crawford has informed the WBA that he’s vacating his welterweight title and keeping his ... read more Crawford Vacates WBA Welterweight Title, Stanionis Elevated @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra – Big Fight Preview & Predictions

Pat McCormack makes a huge step towards a world title this Saturday night at Rainton Meadows Arena in Sunderland, and the man from the North East takes on Miguel Parra in an eliminator for the WBA welterweight title over a scheduled ten rounds. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing promote McCormack vs Parra and DAZN televise live […] The post Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra – Big Fight Preview...2025
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• Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul: Rolly Romero Gives Honest Reaction
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• Ryan Garcia and “Rollie” Romero Set to Clash for WBA Welterweight Title
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championship Committee, has greenlit a high-stakes welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Rolando “Rollie” Romero, scheduled to take place on May 2 in New York City. In a resolution issued Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the WBA Committee also named Jaron “Boots” Ennis as the organization’s Super Champion … Continue reading "Ryan Garcia and ...2025
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• ‘Break Him and Beat Him’: Eimantas Stanionis Ready for Jaron Ennis Showdown
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• Breaking Down the Brilliance of Boxing’s Unsung Mastermind: Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia stands as one of the most respected figures in modern boxing, not just for his accomplishments inside the ring but also for his remarkable work as a trainer. His boxing career is impressive, but it’s his legacy as a trainer, developing countless world champions, that truly sets him apart. From his humble beginnings in San Pedro, California, to the world-class Robert Garcia Boxing Ac...2025
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• Eimantas Stanionis Ready to Show He’s ‘The Best Welterweight in the World’ on April 12

On April 12, Reigning WBA Welterweight Champion Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will face unbeaten IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J live on DAZN. This intriguing welterweight unification will headline a Matchroom Boxing card in association with TGB Promotions. Ahead of this bout, The Lithuanian has reflected on his arrival at...2025
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• Eimantas Stanionis wants three fights, unification in 2025

Eimantas Stanionis aims to be far more active in 2025 | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Eimantas Stanionis aims to be far more active in 2025, looking for big fights and unification. Eimantas Stanionis is looking to significantly up his activity in 2025, with the WBA welterweight titleholder hoping to fight three times, and to get unification bouts into the mix. “I’m ready to make...2024
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• Eimantas Stanionis-Shakhram Giyasov: WBA Orders Nov. 8 Purse Bid For Welterweight Title Fight

A fight destined to head to a purse bid is traveling that very path. Eimantas Stanionis’ WBA welterweight title defense versus Shakhram Giyasov will be made available to the highest bidder. The ordered mandatory is scheduled for a Nov. 8 purse bid hearing, the WBA announced on Wednesday. Efforts were made between their respective teams […] The post Eimantas Stanionis-Shakhram Giyasov: ...2024
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• With June Set To See Some Vital Fights, Boxing Rightly Nods To UK Past
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