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• Benavidez Is Mandatory Challenger For WBC Cruiserweight Title
Photo By Chris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions In a letter to David Benavidez’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, WBC President Mauricio The post Benavidez Is Mandatory Challenger For WBC Cruiserweight Title appeared first on FightNews....2026
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• Daniel Dubois Trainer Don Charles Responds To Tony Bellew ‘Quitter’ Claims: “Look At Your Own Career”

Trainer has slammed after the former WBC cruiserweight champion brandished as a ‘quitter’ in a sensational claim. Charles began working with Dubois back in August of 2023 and played a key role in the Brit’s outstanding IBF world heavyweight title defence over Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. The duo’s relationship came to […]...2026
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• Mikaelian To Defend WBC Cruiserweight Title Against Pinchuk?
The world’s greatest boxing promoter and International Boxing Hall of Famer Don King announced today that he has The post Mikaelian To Defend WBC Cruiserweight Title Against Pinchuk? appeared first on FightNews....2026
• Tony Bellew says unbeaten British fighter could be ‘the complete package’: “He’ll take some beating”

has singled out one unbeaten star who could go on to achieve great things in the sport. Bellew had a career to remember in his own right, winning the WBC cruiserweight title with a stoppage victory over Ilunga Makabu at his beloved Goodison Park in Liverpool back in 2016. Back-to-back victories over David Haye followed, […] The post Tony Bellew says unbeaten British fighter could be ‘t...2026
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• Jai Opetaia WBC Title Shot Complicated by Zuffa Involvement

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• Jai Opetaia opens up on failed Zurdo Ramirez talks and ‘perfect’ future plans

On March 8, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton headlines a Zuffa Boxing card live on Paramount+. Opetaia’s lineal/IBF cruiserweight title should be on the line, as will the Zuffa cruiserweight title. Ahead of his Zuffa debut, Opetaia spoke to Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite podcast about the failed Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez fight, while teasing another potential unif...2026
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• Boxing News: Ryan Rozicki talks injury / Jake Paul signs four
Canadian cruiserweight Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs) suffered a torn bicep during training camp, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled May 3rd title fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “The Ripper” Jack (20-1-1, 19 KOs). “I’m going to be taking this time to rebuild my body and deal… The post Boxing News: Ryan Rozicki talk...2025
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• Rozicki injured; Mikaelian to step in?
Just after promoter Don King had arranged a championship fight for Noel Mikaelian, the WBC confirmed that Ryan Rozicki suffered an injury and won’t be able to fight WBC cruiserweight… » The post Rozicki injured; Mikaelian to step in? appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion

Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images Badou Jack has been reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion while Noel Mikaelian deals with legal issues With the fall of Mahmoud Charr this past weekend, I lost my purpose as a sportswriter. Never did I think I would find a similarly moronic saga to latch onto in lieu of developing a personality or any skills that meaningfully improve the world. Luckily...2024
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• Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Tony Bellew Explains Press Conference Drama

Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) will make his much-publicised return to the ring against Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Their 8×2 minute rounds heavyweight bout will be the main event of a Most Valuable Promotions card, streamed live across the globe on Netflix. The final press conference between Tyson-Paul had some drama with Tony Bellew interruptin...2024
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• Did Tony Bellew Just STEAL the Show from Jake Paul and Mike Tyson?
Retired former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew crashed the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson final ... read more Did Tony Bellew Just STEAL the Show from Jake Paul and Mike Tyson? @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• WBC title challenger clears up ‘not even B-level fighter’ Jake Paul’s offer
WBC cruiserweight title challenger Noel Mikaelian has questioned Jake Paul’s desire to face him in the ring, stating plainly: “He’s not even a B-level boxer.” Speaking to sport.de, Mikaelian opened up about recent reports that Jake Paul’s team attempted to bypass him in the WBC title queue to land a fight with Badou Jack, the… ...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend

Teofimo vs Barboza may be the weekend’s most intriguing matchup | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images We’ve got a lot of big names back in action this weekend over three nights, but what are the actual best fights? Boxing has a huge weekend set to kick off tomorrow night, with returns for Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Naoya Inoue, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, and more over three ni...2025
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More

The boxing best bets this weekend offer several betting opportunities, with Canelo vs William Scull, Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas and the tripleheader card in Times Square. In preparation for this stacked weekend of boxing, Dan Rafael and TJ Rives have appeared on the Bet US Boxing show and revealed their boxing best bets this weekend. Boxing Best Bets This Weekend Revealed: Canelo vs Scull, Garc...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more

George Foreman passed away this week at age 76 | Getty Images The sports world lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of George Foreman, plus more from this week in boxing. George Foreman: 1949-2025 One of boxing’s all-time great fighters and personalities, George Foreman passed away this week at the age of 76. An Olympic gold medalist in 1968, a 76-win professional and two-time ...2025
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• Pressure on WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Badau Jack to sign contract to fight mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada — The pressure is on World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “The... The post Pressure on WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Badau Jack to sign contract to fight mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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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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• Chris Billam-Smith Receives WBC Boost After ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez Defeat

On Saturday, November 16, Gilberto Ramírez (47-1, 30 KOs) became the unified cruiserweight champion, defeating Chris Billam-Smith (20-2, 13 KOs) to add the WBO cruiserweight strap to his WBA title. Ramirez fully deserved his unanimous decision victory, and many have asked what’s next for “Zurdo” and can Billam-Smith recover from this damaging defeat. It now appears “The Gen...2024
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• Tony Bellew Confident That Anthony Joshua Trumps Daniel Dubois In Rematch Despite Damning Defeat

Anthony Joshua became the latest victim of Daniel Dubois’ extraordinary rise through the heavyweight hierarchy when the IBF world champion proved himself worthy of the mantle with a show-stopping knockout – and what a show it was to stop. Still, former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has declared that Dubois would not be able to […] The post Tony Bellew Confident That Anthony Joshua T...2024
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• Tony Bellew Makes Shocking Prediction For Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois “He Will Test Him”

Newly-crowned IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is set for a salivating acid test against Anthony Joshua next month, as he seeks to prove to both himself and the rest of the world that he is worthy of sitting upon the heavyweight throne. Ahead of the bout, former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has offered his […] The post Tony Bellew Makes Shocking Prediction For Anthony Joshua ...2024
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• Jai Opetaia opens up on failed Zurdo Ramirez talks and ‘perfect’ future plans
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• Michal Cieslak batters Jean Pascal for interim WBC cruiserweight title

Michal Cieslak was predictably way too much for what’s left of Jean Pascal yesterday The WBC’s inexplicable decision to have Michal Cieslak fight Jean Pascal for their interim cruiserweight title resulted in exactly the sort of mismatch we expected, as Cieslak methodically battered Pascal to a fourth-round finish yesterday in Quebec. Pascal (37-8-1, 21 KO) is 42 years old and very much not a cruis...2025
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• Jack edges majority decision over Mikaelyan, keeps WBC belt

Badou Jack kept the WBC cruiserweight title by beating Noel Mikaelyan | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Badou Jack kept the WBC cruiserweight title by beating Noel Mikaelyan. Badou Jack nicked a tight decision over Noel Mikaelyan, cementing his status as the WBC cruiserweight champion. Jack won a majority decision on scores of 114-114, 115-113, and 115-113. Bad Left Hook’s two unoffic...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Boxing Best Bets This Weekend: Canelo vs. William Scull & More
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• Three Keys to Victory for William Scull vs Canelo Alvarez

William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) will face Canelo Alvarez on May 3 with undisputed super middleweight glory up for grabs. The entire card will be shown live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide from the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will be Canelo’s first fight under his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, with Scull aiming to spoil the party. Here are three keys to victory for Scull...2025
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• Three Keys to Victory for Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull

On May 3, Canelo Alvarez and William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) will collide for undisputed super middleweight glory at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the entire event set to be shown live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide. This will be Canelo’s first fight under his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Three Keys to Victory for Canelo Alvarez on May 3 Experience Canelo has exper...2025
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• Canelo Alvarez Clarifies Jake Paul Fight Rumours Before May 3 Bout

Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) will take place on May 3 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves fight card. Before Alvarez agreed to his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, rumours were swirling that the Meixcan legend was close to agreeing a fight with Jake Paul. In Riyadh ahead of his fight this weekend, Alvarez was asked by Fight Hub T...2025
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• Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On May 3, Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) will headline the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves fight card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The entire event will be shown on DAZN in over 200 countries. Alvarez-Scull will be the main event, supported by an intriguing undercard that will see the Mexican star begin his historic four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Last time out, Alvarez ...2025
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• ‘The Reason Why’: Eddy Reynoso on Not Training Garcia or Teofimo

When Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez fight, many in the boxing world tune in. This is not only because of their abilities in the ring but also because of their ability to create hype for a fight during the build-up. Both men return to action on May 2 on the much anticipated Times Square card. “Kingry” will face Rolly Romero, while Lopez will face Arnold Barboza Jr. It was reported that b...2025
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• Canelo, Garcia, Inoue, more: Ranking the matchups on boxing’s big weekend
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• Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more
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• ‘The Reason Why’: Eddy Reynoso on Not Training Garcia or Teofimo
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• ‘I’d love the Badou Jack fight’: Billam-Smith sets sights on WBC title

Chris Billam-Smith is looking for another world title fight | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith is looking for another world title fight after his loss to Zurdo Ramirez. Chris Billam-Smith is looking to land another world title fight, and has his sights set on Badou Jack and the WBC cruiserweight title following his November loss to Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. It’s not ...2025
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Tony Bellew Predicts Winner

On December 21, at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) and Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will meet in their eagerly anticipated rematch for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles. Ahead of this huge heavyweight clash, ex-WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew speaking to Spaceport Sweden has revealed his prediction for the December 21 main event. Tony Bellew Predicts Tyso...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Tony Bellew Explains Press Conference Drama
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• Adrien Broner To Face Blair Cobbs For WBC People's Championship On June 7
Adrien Broner returns to the ring. Don King announced that Adrien Broner will face Blair Cobbs for the WBC People's Championship on June 7 in Florida. The card will also feature Noel Mikaelian defending his WBC cruiserweight world title against Ryan Rozicki, and Cassius Chaney vs Michael Hunter for the vacant WBA 'interim' heavyweight belt. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (April 25, 2024) -Hall of Fame boxi...2024
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• Gilberto Ramirez Makes History vs. Arsen Goulamirian – Examining the Future for the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion

On Saturday, March 30, Gilberto Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) defeated Arsen Goulamirian (27-1, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision at Hollywood Park in Inglewood live on DAZN. Ramirez bossed proceedings and became the first-ever Mexican cruiserweight titleholder. Following this historic win, attention now turns to what will be the next fight for the WBA cruiserweight world champion. Gilberto Ramirez Next Figh...2024
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• Adrien Broner return moved to Dec. 2, WBC cruiserweight title fight headlines Nov. 4 Don King card

Adrien Broner will now return on Dec. 2, with Don King promoting two cards in a month | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Adrien Broner will now return on Dec. 2, with Don King promoting two cards in a month’s time. Adrien Broner’s return to the ring has been moved from Saturday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 2, as Don King Productions will put on two cards from Casino Miami Jai Alai in the ne...2023
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• Noel Mikaeljan-Ryan Rozicki WBC Title Fight Rescheduled For Dec. 7 In Sydney, Nova Scotia

It was not a glorious afternoon for the #PurseBidHeads, but a big one for Ryan Rozicki and his team. The Ring has confirmed that an eleventh-hour deal was reached for Rozicki’s rescheduled challenge of WBC cruiserweight titlist Noel Mikaeljan. Their oft-postponed title fight is now set for Dec. 7 at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova […] The post Noel Mikaeljan-Ryan Rozicki WBC Title Fight Res...2024
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• Adrien Broner to return Nov. 4 on Don King card in Miami

Adrien Broner’s next fight will come in November | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Adrien Broner’s next fight will come in November, headlining another Don King card. Adrien Broner will be back in the ring on Saturday, Nov. 4, headlining a Don King-promoted card in Miami at the same venue — Casino Miami Jai Alai — where he fought in June. Broner, 34, had his first fight in over tw...2023
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• Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs official for June 7, WBC title fight on undercard

Adrien Broner will face Blair Cobbs on June 7 | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Broner vs Cobbs is official, and Norair Mikaeljan will defend his cruiserweight title. Adrien Broner and Blair Cobbs are officially set to meet in a Don King-promoted main event on Friday, June 7, from the Seminole Hard Rock in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The card will also feature Norair Mikaeljan defending...2024
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• Noel Mikaelian stops Ilunga Makabu in three rounds, wins vacant WBC cruiserweight title

Noel Mikaelian made the most of the opportunity in fighting for his first world title belt. Mikaelian dropped Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makabu twice en route to a third round knockout victory Saturday night at the Casino Jai Alai in Miami, Florida. Mikaelian, who improved to 27-2, 12 knockouts, won the vacant WBC cruiserweight title. The 33-year-old […] The post Noel Mikaelian stops Ilunga Makabu in t...2023
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• Tony Bellew Confident That Anthony Joshua Trumps Daniel Dubois In Rematch Despite Damning Defeat
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• Usyk’s ‘Toughest Opponent’ Predicts Tyson Fury Fight: “He’ll Take Over Late”

Three-time cruiserweight world champion and former opponent of Oleksandr Usyk, Mairis Briedis, has laid out his prediction ahead of his former rival’s upcoming undisputed heavyweight title showdown against Tyson Fury. The Latvian defeated Marco Huck by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBC Cruiserweight title back in 2018, making one defence against Mike Perez […] The post Usyk’s ‘Tou...2023
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• Tony Bellew Predicts Deontay Wilder vs Mike Tyson: “He’s An Animal”

Former WBC cruiserweight world champion, Tony Bellew, has no doubt in his mind how a fantasy fight between notorious power-punchers, Mike Tyson and Deontay Wilder, would have played out. Both Tyson and Wilder boast incredible knockout records and each have a claim to be the hardest puncher in the history of the sport. ‘Iron’ Mike […] The post Tony Bellew Predicts Deontay Wilder vs Mike Tyson...2023
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• Tony Bellew Predicts Deontay Wilder vs Mike Tyson: “He’s An Animal”
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• Jai Opetaia WBC Title Shot Complicated by Zuffa Involvement
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for June 25-28

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Deontay Wilder are the biggest names active in a busy week of boxing! Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Deontay Wilder are the biggest names in a busy week of boxing! Wednesday, June 25 Foxtel/Kayo Sports, 5:00 am ET, Liam Paro vs Jonathan Navarro. And Liam Wilson vs Ayrton Gimenez! Double feature for our Australian friends, no TV or stre...2025
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• Jack edges majority decision over Mikaelyan, keeps WBC belt
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• Canelo and Scull on weight, fight official for Saturday

Canelo and William Scull have made weight in Riyadh | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo and William Scull have made weight in Riyadh for Saturday’s fight. Canelo Alvarez and William Scull are officially set for Saturday night, with the pair making weight for their undisputed super middleweight championship main event in Riyadh coming on Saturday. Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KO) weighed in...2025
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• Three Keys to Victory for William Scull vs Canelo Alvarez
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• Three Keys to Victory for Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
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• Canelo Alvarez Clarifies Jake Paul Fight Rumours Before May 3 Bout
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• Badou Jack Rules Out Canelo Fight And Reveals Unacceptable Demands

Badou Jack has ruled out fighting Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez next after recent speculation the two could meet in Saudi Arabia. Amer Abdallah of Skill Chalenge Promotions handles Jack’s affairs and earlier this week revealed they were in direct talks with the Mexican’s team about a potential fight for his man’s WBC cruiserweight title. Canelo has […] The post Badou Jack Rul...2023
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