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Hannah Rapp killed cycling in Texas weeks after title shot
Boxer Hannah Rapp died July 18 when a driver struck her while cycling in Navasota, Texas. Charles Medina faces manslaughter and aggravated assault charges.
Driver in Hannah Rapp crash faces new aggravated assault charge
Texas prosecutors added an aggravated assault charge to the case against the driver jailed in the crash that killed professional boxer Hannah Rapp.
Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act faces Senate roadblock
The House-passed bill would create unified boxing organizations, but critics including Oscar De La Hoya warn it could concentrate power in promoters' hands.
Chris Eubank Jr. targeted for December bout in Africa
Nigerian promoter Ezekiel Adamu is pursuing Chris Eubank Jr. for a December card in Africa, per ESPN, as middleweight opportunities broaden across emerging markets.
The Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Nobody Remembers: Tenshin Nasukawa
Six years ago, Mayweather stepped into a Japanese ring for a three-round spectacle that exposed the chasm between boxing and kickboxing—and revealed how little the undefeated champion needed to prove.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli set for Oct. 31 in Riyadh
Canelo Alvarez will face super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports.
Anthony Joshua talks up Fury clash at Wembley Stadium
Joshua said a fight with Fury at Wembley would be 'amazing' ahead of Saturday's bout with Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, as reported by The Ring.
Pacheco, Cruz Hold Divisional Spots After Stoppage Victories
Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz delivered stoppage wins over the weekend, maintaining their positions in ESPN's divisional rankings.
Jai Opetaia sues IBF over title stripping, alleges Zuffa retaliation
Former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia filed suit against the sanctioning body, alleging he lost his belt for signing with Zuffa Boxing.
Jai Opetaia sues IBF over cruiserweight title strip
The undefeated Australian claims the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO conspired to punish him for signing with Zuffa Boxing, seeking reinstatement and damages.
Tyson Fury claims heavyweight champions were 'gifted' titles
Tyson Fury said current heavyweight titleholders were handed their belts and promised his peak form lies ahead, per ESPN.
Lennox Lewis tops Britain's greatest heavyweights ranking
Ring Magazine columnist Declan Taylor ranks Britain's top 10 heavyweight boxers, placing Lennox Lewis first and Tyson Fury second ahead of this weekend's crucial fights.
Janibek Alimkhanuly vacates WBO middleweight title for 168 move
Denzel Bentley elevated to full WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquishes belt ahead of super middleweight jump. Alimkhanuly remains suspended for meldonium violation.
Anthony Joshua career: Bunce, Woodhall pick 10 defining fights
BBC Radio 5 Live's Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall break down the victories, defeats, and knockouts that shaped Anthony Joshua's heavyweight career.
Agyarko relieved Kelly fight ended world title wait
Caoimhin Agyarko says he feared indefinite limbo after his Nathan Heeney Adams eliminator collapsed. The Belfast middleweight now faces Josh Kelly for a world title.
Bivol to vacate WBO title, pursue Beterbiev trilogy over Smith
Dmitry Bivol will drop his WBO belt to chase a third fight with Artur Beterbiev instead of facing mandatory Callum Smith, Eddie Hearn confirmed to The Ring.
Chantelle Reid targets Commonwealth gold after career relaunch
English boxer Chantelle Reid, who retired for six years due to a back condition, returns to competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow starting July 24.
Agyarko feared sideline spell after Adams fight collapse
Caoimhin Agyarko tells BBC Sport he was heartbroken when his fight with Nathan Hales Adams was cancelled and did not know if he would get another title chance.
Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez fight gets DAZN green light
DAZN has told Matchroom to pursue Inoue-Rodriguez for worldwide distribution. Eddie Hearn confirmed talks can begin, though no timeline is set.
Suarez Team Demands WBO Order Navarrete Rematch After KO Win
Charly Suarez's promoter wants the WBO to enforce a title rematch with Emanuel Navarrete after the Filipino's first-round knockout Saturday in San Bernardino.