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Joshua Buatsi wins controversial decision over Zach Parker

Joshua Buatsi will stay in the light heavyweight race, at least for now, but even with a win over Zach Parker today, his prospects as a contender don’t look so strong. The 32-year-old Buatsi won a majority decision over Parker on scores of 95-95, 96-94, and 96-94, an outcome that stunned the DAZN commentary team, […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios deal close for early 2026

It looks like Ryan Garcia will again attempt to win his first pro boxing world title, with Mike Coppinger of The Ring reporting that Garcia is close to a deal to face WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios in “the first quarter” of 2026. Garcia (24-2, 20 KO) has attained incredible success as far as accruing […]

9 months ago · 3 reads

Eduardo Nunez vs Emanuel Navarrete unification set for March 2026

Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez and Emanuel Navarrete now have a date set for their super featherweight world title unification bout. The IBF and WBO titleholders will meet on March 7 in Phoenix, according to Ring Magazine, with the fight streaming on DAZN and promoted by Matchroom Boxing. The bout has been expected since September, when Navarrete […]

9 months ago · 3 reads

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz reportedly set for January 24th in Las Vegas

Lance Pugmire reports that, a week after outbidding Top Rank for the right to stage Raymond Muratalla’s mandatory IBF lightweight title defense against Andy Cruz, Matchroom has booked a January 24th event at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau to host it. This is the same working date Mike Coppinger linked to Emanuel Navarrete’s planned unification against Eduardo […]

MLB

9 months ago · 3 reads

Stephen ‘Breadman’ Edwards parts ways with Caleb Plant

In this video interview with trainer Stephen ‘Breadman’ Edwards he reveals that he’s officially split with Caleb Plant over the summer, following Plant’s loss to Armando Resendiz. Unlike most of these situations where the fighters seemingly blame their losses on their trainers, resulting in them being let go, Edwards suggests here that he was the […]

MLB

9 months ago · 4 reads

Chantelle Cameron vacates WBC title in support of equality in women’s boxing

Most Valuable Promotions has officially announced this morning the women’s WBC interim super lightweight world champion Chantelle Cameron has opted to vacate her title in order to show her commitment to advancing equality in women’s boxing, specifically as it pertains to women fighting under the same rules as men which includes three-minute rounds for title […]

9 months ago · 5 reads

Mikaela Mayer takes three super welterweight titles in dominant win over Mary Spencer

Mikaela Mayer is now a three-division world champion, taking a trio of super welterweight titles with a one-sided win over Mary Spencer in Montreal. Mayer (22-2, 5 KO) captured the WBA title from Spencer, and also won the vacant WBC and WBO titles, which were recently won and given up by the retiring Cecilia Braekhus. […]

9 months ago · 3 reads

‘Sugar’ Nunez vs Emanuel Navarrete unification likely for January

The already-proposed and hyped super featherweight title unification fight between Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez and Emanuel Navarrete is close to being done. Mike Coppinger of The Ring reports that January 24 in Phoenix is a possible date for the Matchroom-promoted bout, but that Top Rank — Navarrete’s promoter — must first get the details done for […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez unification reportedly planned for January

Earlier today at the WBO’s rating meeting, Top Rank’s Carl Moretti informed the sanctioning body that they were actively negotiating a unification bout between lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete and IBF champion Eduardo Nunez. Mike Coppinger names January 24th in Phoenix as a “possibility being explored” for the DAZN-aired bout. This doesn’t come as much of […]

MLB

9 months ago · 4 reads

Gervonta Davis sued for alleged battery and kidnapping

Baller Alert reports that Courtney Rossel, “ex-girlfriend” of WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, has filed a civil suit alleging “battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.” Baller Alert claims to have read the complaint in its entirety, but shared only an image of the opening page. That said, the […]

9 months ago · 4 reads

Badou Jack vs Noel Mikaelian 2 set for Dec. 13

A rematch between WBC cruiserweight titleholder Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian has officially been added to the docket, now scheduled for the Ace Mission Studio on December 13 in Los Angeles. Jack will be officially defending his title for the second time again in this outing after having originally took the strap from Junior Makabu […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Jesus Ramos vs Shane Mosley Jr completes Cruz vs Roach PPV

Fresh off the reveal that O’Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton would land on PBC’s December 6th Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr undercard in San Antonio, Haymon and co. have revealed the full lineup, which includes Janibek Alimkhanuly’s three-belt middleweight unification against Erislandy Lara and another middleweight tussle pitting Jesus Ramos against Shane Mosley […]

9 months ago · 5 reads

Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa official for January 16th

No Limit Boxing held a press conference today to announce an Australian grudge match between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa on January 16th at a location to be determined. Tszyu (11-0, 9 KO), son of Kostya and brother of Tim, excelled as an amateur before leaving the sport in his teens to pursue a career […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Melvin Jerusalem edges out Siyakholwa Kuse to retain minimumweight title

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Thrilla in Manila” rubber match with Joe Frazier, Manny Pacquiao Promotions teamed up with the IBA to stage an unofficial sequel event earlier today, which saw multiple Filipino A-sides push through adversity to emerge victorious. The featured attraction saw WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem (25-3, 12 […]

9 months ago · 5 reads

Richard Torrez raises hand for Moses Itauma fight

While Moses Itauma has been a fast-rising prospect in the heavyweight division, he himself has been lamenting the difficulty in securing his next fight date as he looks to keep his momentum rolling. With Itauma now not expect to return to action until the new year rolls around, Richard Torrez tells Sky Sports that he’s […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly planned for January 31st in England

Earlier today, Lance Pugmire reported that IBF super welterweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev and mandatory challenger Josh Kelly had finally come to terms for their long-brewing title bout and would meet this coming January in Newcastle, England. Dan Rafael now confirms that the pair narrowly avoided a scheduled purse bid and will fight on January 31st. […]

9 months ago · 6 reads

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith reportedly official for January 10th at Barclays Center

Multiple outlets report that Fresh Promotions will stage Subriel Matias’ mandatory super lightweight title defense against Dalton Smith on January 10th at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, scheduling a November 10th press conference to confirm the news. Mike Coppinger first reported the date last month and noted that Emmanuel Rodriguez, Jeyvier Cintron, and Alfredo Santiago would appear […]

9 months ago · 3 reads