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Teofimo Lopez vows to 'take it right' to Rolly Romero at 140
Lopez says he'll attack Romero's ring rust and get back to fundamentals after the Shakur loss. The 140-pound clash is set to land the winner a Garcia-Benn victor.
Callum Smith dismisses doubts about beating Dmitry Bivol
Callum Smith says styles make fights and believes he can beat Dmitry Bivol despite the champion's wins over Canelo and Beterbiev.
Amanda Serrano targets knockout record in August TikTok title defense
Amanda Serrano will pursue Christy Martin's knockout record when she defends her featherweight titles August 21 in a bout streaming exclusively on TikTok.
Why Manny Pacquiao's Southpaw Blitz Reshaped Modern Boxing
Pacquiao's unorthodox southpaw attack—angles, volume, and footwork—forced an entire generation of welterweights to rethink defensive fundamentals. Here's how his style became the template.
Bare Knuckle Boxing's Rise From Underground to Mainstream Sport
Former champions Victor Ortiz, Joseph Diaz, and Alfredo Angulo headline bare knuckle cards in July as the sport expands from regulatory limbo to sold-out arenas and major television deals.
Higa admits he spent downtime drinking after title fight
Daigo Higa told Ring Magazine he spent most of his time drinking after his title fight, revealing personal struggles during a difficult stretch outside the ring.
Anthony Joshua tragedy raises question: Can grief fuel a fighter?
ESPN examines whether Joshua can channel personal loss into ring success, as other champions have done before him.
Errol Spence arrives in Australia: 'I'm going to take over his backyard'
Errol Spence touched down in Australia ahead of his July 26 middleweight clash with Tim Tszyu, declaring he plans to dominate on hostile turf.
Stevenson vows to rule pound-for-pound after Zuffa Boxing move
Shakur Stevenson says he will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter after signing with Zuffa Boxing and promises to beat all top opponents.
Kaci Rock chases Commonwealth Games gold in Katie Taylor's shadow
The eight-time Irish national champion fights for Team Northern Ireland this summer, crediting Taylor as her inspiration while building her own legacy beyond her famous father's name.
Ben Whittaker Nears High-Stakes IBF Eliminator Against Conor Wallace in Birmingham
Rising light heavyweight star Ben Whittaker is in advanced negotiations to face Australia's Conor Wallace in an IBF world title final eliminator on October 3rd.
Ryan Garcia's Next Fight Announced
Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) on September 12 in Las Vegas, taking place over Mexican Independence Day weekend.
Foster eyes lightweight move if Navarrete fight falls through
WBC junior lightweight champion O'Shaquie Foster says he'll abandon 130 pounds for the lightweight division if he can't land Emanuel Navarrete next.
Jaron Ennis declares himself the face of boxing
Unified 154-pound champion Jaron Ennis claims he's the face of boxing after stopping Xander Zayas last month, though he graded his own performance a C-plus.
Jahi Tucker Eyes Denzel Bentley Fight in UK After Cedeno Win
Tucker says he'd travel to England to face interim WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley after winning three secondary titles in June at Barclays Center.
Jaron Ennis: 'I'm the face of boxing, and they will see'
Jaron Ennis told Ring Magazine he is the face of boxing and believes others will recognise his status as the IBF welterweight champion seeks top billing.
Shakur Stevenson confirms Zuffa signing, targets October debut
Shakur Stevenson says he expects to fight on both Ring and Zuffa cards after signing with the promotion, with an October bout against Devin Haney under discussion.
Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'good for boxing'
Conor Benn told BBC Sport that Ryan Garcia is 'good for boxing' despite the American's suspension and recent controversies in the sport.
Boots Ennis calls himself a 'variety bag' after 154-pound title win
Jaron Ennis told Ring Magazine he can do whatever he wants in the ring and now aims to collect all the belts at super welterweight.
Ryan Garcia tells Conor Benn he's not good enough to win
Garcia dismissed Benn's threats ahead of their September 12 WBC welterweight title fight in Las Vegas, telling his challenger he lacks the skills to compete.