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/ 3 months ago

Benavidez, Opetaia Eye Super Fight But Promotional Divide Looms Large

LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia both want the same thing: Each other. But making that fight happen may...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Naoya Inoue Dominates Junto Nakatani, Retains Undisputed Crown in Historic Tokyo Dome Showdown

Naoya Inoue delivered once again on the biggest stage. In front of a sold-out crowd of 55,000 at the Tokyo Dome,...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

David Benavidez Destroys Zurdo Ramirez, Calls Out Canelo and Bivol After Statement Win

LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez didn’t just win he made a statement. Benavidez captured two world titles in a third weight...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Jaime Munguia Outboxes Armando Resendiz, Claims WBA Super Middleweight Title

LAS VEGAS — Jaime Munguia returned to familiar ground and delivered a very different result. Nearly two years after suffering a...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Oscar Duarte Escapes Upset Bid, Edges Angel Fierro in Controversial Split Decision

LAS VEGAS — Oscar Duarte got the win but not the approval. In a gritty, back-and-forth battle on the undercard of...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

David Benavidez Makes Statement at Weigh-In Ahead of Cruiserweight Championship Clash

LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez is stepping into new territory and doing it comfortably. Ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Xander Zayas Signs Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank Ahead of Boots Ennis Mega Fight

Xander Zayas is locking in his future while preparing for the biggest fight of his career. Top Rank announced Monday that...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Canelo Alvarez to Challenge Christian Mbilli for WBC Title in Riyadh Showdown

Christian Mbilli wanted a big name for his first title defense. He’s getting the biggest. Mbilli is set to defend his...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Errol Spence Jr. Ends Three-Year Layoff, Set to Face Tim Tszyu in Australia

It’s been 1,006 days since the last time Errol Spence Jr. has stepped into a ring. But now his comeback is...

By Robert LaMar
Boxing
/ 4 months ago

Russian and Belarusian Boxers Cleared to Compete as Neutrals Under World Boxing

A major policy shift is shaping the future of Olympic boxing. World Boxing announced Tuesday that fighters from Russia and Belarus...

By Robert LaMar