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Mayweather Pacquiao Rematch Set Over 10 Years After First Meeting
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are scheduled for a boxing rematch more than a decade after their initial 2015 encounter.
ESPN Boxing Rankings: Usyk Hits No. 1 as Ennis and Ortiz Jr. Enter Top 10
Oleksandr Usyk claims the No. 1 spot in the ESPN boxing rankings following Terence Crawford’s retirement, while Jaron Ennis debuts at No. 8.
Jas Mathur Refutes Claims of Finalized Pacquiao-Provodnikov Exhibition
Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur has officially denied that a contract is in place for an April exhibition match against Ruslan Provodnikov.
Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch: Analyzing the Bout 10 Years After First Encounter
Boxing analyst Andreas Hale examines the landscape of a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch a decade after their initial 2015 showdown.
Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 Set for Sept. 19 Professional Bout at Las Vegas Sphere
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have finalized a professional boxing rematch scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Claressa Shields Stops Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Two Rounds to Claim Heavyweight Gold
Claressa Shields became a four-division world champion by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse via second-round TKO at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Joe George Jr. Collapses in Corner, Exits on Stretcher After Round 1
Joe George Jr. was transported from the ring via stretcher following a sudden collapse in his corner during a Sunday night bout in Detroit.
Ryan Garcia Drops Devin Haney Three Times in Majority Decision Victory
Ryan Garcia secured a stunning majority decision win over Devin Haney at the Barclays Center, scoring three knockdowns to hand Haney his first professional loss.
Ryan Garcia Secures WBC Welterweight Title with Wide Decision Over Mario Barrios
Ryan Garcia captured the WBC welterweight championship by utilizing an early knockdown to fuel a dominant technical performance against Mario Barrios.
Mario Barrios Defends WBC Welterweight Title Against Ryan Garcia
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios puts his title on the line against challenger Ryan Garcia in a high-stakes 147-pound championship encounter.
Leigh Wood Victory: Judges Score 119-109, 119-110, 117-111 in Warrington Rematch
Leigh Wood moved to 29-4 with a unanimous decision win over Josh Warrington in Nottingham, two years after his initial seventh-round knockout.
Richardson Hitchins Illness Forces Cancellation of IBF Title Defense Against Oscar Duarte
The IBF junior welterweight championship bout scheduled for Saturday is off after titleholder Richardson Hitchins fell ill during fight week.
Leigh Wood Defeats Josh Warrington via Seventh-Round Technical Knockout
Leigh Wood retained his WBA world featherweight title by stopping Josh Warrington in the final second of the seventh round at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Barrios vs Garcia: Four Boxing Experts Deliver Technical Fight Analysis
Two professional fighters and two veteran trainers break down the tactical advantages and physical stats defining the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia championship bout.
Claressa Shields Secures Main Event Status Through Undefeated Dominance
Undefeated boxer Claressa Shields has successfully transitioned from digital notoriety to consistent main event fame by maintaining a flawless professional record.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ends Retirement to Resume Professional Career Following Tyson Exhibition
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. officially announces his return to sanctioned professional competition after his upcoming exhibition match against Mike Tyson.
Conor Benn Inks Promotional Agreement With Zuffa Boxing
On Friday, Zuffa Boxing confirmed the signing of British welterweight Conor Benn to a promotional contract, marking a major expansion for the organization.
Jake Paul Undergoes Second Jaw Surgery Following Anthony Joshua Knockout
Jake Paul required a second medical operation to repair a broken jaw sustained during his December 19 knockout defeat against Anthony Joshua.
Mustafa Fteja Pleads Guilty to $100,000 Bribery Plot in Goran Gogic Trial
Mustafa Fteja admitted to obstructing justice after offering a juror up to $100,000 to acquit former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic.
Claressa Shields Defends Heavyweight Crown Against Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Reigning champion Claressa Shields prepares for a high-stakes heavyweight title defense against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn this Sunday.
Anthony Joshua Return: Hearn Targets July Fight After December Nigeria Crash
Anthony Joshua is expected to return to training camp within the next month as promoter Eddie Hearn targets a July fight date.
Wood vs Warrington II: Rematch Follows 7th-Round Knockout and 59-55 Scorecards
Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington return to the ring on Saturday at the Motorpoint Arena for a junior lightweight rematch following Wood's 2023 knockout victory.
Ryan Garcia World Title: Assessing a Talented Fighter at a Career Crossroads
Ryan Garcia remains a supremely talented fighter seeking his first world championship while facing a critical career crossroads.
Moses Itauma Details Grade Two Bicep Tear Forcing Franklin Postponement
Undefeated heavyweight Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) has provided the medical specifics regarding the bicep injury that derailed his January 24 headliner against Jermaine Franklin.