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Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez verbally agree to August fight
WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero has verbally agreed to face former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez in August, per Bad Left Hook.
Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury contract needs rework if fight leaves UK
Promoter Eddie Hearn says the existing deal for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will require renegotiation if the fight moves outside the United Kingdom.
Collazo retains strawweight top spot after flyweight success
Oscar Collazo jumped two weight classes to win at flyweight while keeping his No. 1 strawweight ranking in ESPN's latest divisional update.
Jesse Rodriguez carries torch for boxing's lower divisions
Jesse Rodriguez has emerged as the face of boxing's lower divisions, stepping into the void left by Roman Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada.
Jesse Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas in sixth round, wins third division title
Jesse Rodriguez knocked out Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to capture a world title in his third weight class, moving to 24-0 in his career.
Crocker welcomes underdog status against Paro in Belfast
Lewis Crocker says fighting as the underdog against Liam Paro in Belfast eases the mental burden after previously being the home favourite in his welterweight clash.
Xander Zayas sees openings in Jaron Ennis defence
Xander Zayas says Jaron Ennis is vulnerable to straight punches and hooks, calling out defensive gaps ahead of a potential light middleweight clash.
Johnson backs Zayas to surprise doubters against Ennis
Tiger Johnson says Xander Zayas is being underestimated ahead of a potential welterweight clash with Jaron Ennis, calling the young fighter very skilled.
Crocker relishing underdog role against Paro
Lewis Crocker says facing favourite Liam Paro takes pressure off him. The welterweight contender told BBC Sport he is prepared for the underdog role.
Sam Hickey eyes highlight reel finish against Brad Axe
Sam Hickey says Brad Axe's ambition will create chances for a highlight finish when they meet on 8 August in Dublin, speaking to Sky Sports.
Itauma eyes Kabayel fight if Usyk vacates heavyweight title
Moses Itauma says he would fight Agit Kabayel for a vacant heavyweight title if Oleksandr Usyk relinquishes the belt, speaking to Sky Sports ahead of his Hrgovic clash.
Moses Itauma could fight for world title in 2026, says Warren
Promoter Frank Warren told Sky Sports he wants Moses Itauma challenging for a heavyweight world title this year if the 21-year-old beats Filip Hrgovic on August 29.
Crocker says underdog role brings ease ahead of Paro bout
Lewis Crocker says fighting as the underdog against Liam Paro takes pressure off his preparation. The welterweight challenger welcomes the shift in expectation.
Lee Selby explains bareknuckle switch after declining first two offers
Lee Selby says he accepted a bareknuckle contract after declining two earlier offers, telling BBC Sport the prize in prizefighting is money.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury talks continue with no venue set
Turki Alalshikh says venue, date and promotional terms remain undecided despite reports of signed contracts. Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on July 25.
Lee Selby reveals three-offer bareknuckle deal that finally won him over
Lee Selby says he accepted a bareknuckle boxing deal after rejecting two earlier offers, telling BBC Sport money was the deciding factor in his move.
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl series features Pimblett, Shields and Eubank Jr
BBC Sport has released a documentary series tracking combat athletes including Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr through pivotal career moments.
Beterbiev wants Bivol rubber match over Benavidez next
Artur Beterbiev says settling the score with Dmitry Bivol takes priority over facing David Benavidez, with a third fight expected in five or six months.
Turki Alalshikh: No Final Decisions on Joshua vs Fury Venue or Date
Saudi advisor Turki Alalshikh says venue, date, and promotional structure for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury remain open, with a summit planned among all stakeholders.
Crocker says Paro favourite status eases pressure ahead of clash
Lewis Crocker says Liam Paro's status as odds-on favourite has taken pressure off him ahead of their welterweight clash, having previously struggled with that role.