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Golovkin, Tarver, Benn inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame
Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, and Nigel Benn headlined the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame class enshrined Sunday in Canastota, New York.
Rodriguez open to any next fight: 'Put them in front of me'
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will accept any opponent following his bantamweight title win, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps up next.
Theodore Roosevelt Lost Eye in White House Boxing Match
President Theodore Roosevelt suffered a detached retina during a 1905 White House sparring session with an artillery aide, losing sight in his left eye — an injury he kept secret for 12 years.
Rodriguez vows to take any fight offered at super-bantamweight
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will accept any opponent as he considers a move to super-bantamweight from his current light flyweight home.
Jesse Rodriguez eyes Naoya Inoue bout as team debates timing
Rodriguez's trainer Robert Garcia wants one more bantamweight fight before pursuing Inoue in early 2027, while promoter Eddie Hearn warns the opportunity could slip away.
Tyson Fury contract allows venue flexibility for Joshua bout
Fury's signed deal contains no U.K. requirement, though Joshua's contract locks the fight to Britain. Hearn says Zuffa Boxing barred from promotional role.
Andy Cruz faces Albert Bell in IBF lightweight eliminator
Andy Cruz will meet Albert Bell in an IBF lightweight eliminator on July 18 in California, five months after Cruz lost his title shot to Raymond Muratalla.
MVPW-04 results: Delgado, Alegria win world titles in Orlando
Nataly Delgado and Estefany Alegria captured world titles at MVPW-04 in Orlando, while Oshae Jones fought to a draw in her IBF super welterweight defense.
Rodriguez open to any opponent after three-weight glory
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will fight anyone next after becoming a three-weight world champion, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps up.
Eddie Hearn: Fury-Joshua locked to U.K., Zuffa Boxing shut out
Hearn says Anthony Joshua's contract requires a U.K. venue for the Tyson Fury fight and bars Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Rodriguez open to any super-bantamweight challenge
Jesse Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will accept any super-bantamweight fight as the light flyweight champion eyes a move up two divisions for a title shot.
Eddie Hearn: Zuffa Boxing barred from Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury
Matchroom promoter insists contract language blocks Dana White from involvement despite Saudi financier's majority stake in Zuffa Boxing.
Collazo vs Canoy headlines June 19-20 boxing schedule
Oscar Collazo defends his WBA and WBO minimumweight titles against Joey Canoy on Saturday, June 20, headlining a weekend that also features Ashton Sylve and Ryan Garner.
Jesse Rodriguez open to any opponent including Inoue clash
Jesse Rodriguez tells Ring Magazine he will accept any opponent, including a potential clash with Naoya Inoue at a higher weight class.
Katie Taylor confirms Croke Park finale: 'Icing on the cake'
Katie Taylor says she will end her career at Croke Park, calling the Dublin stadium the 'icing on the cake' for her professional journey in boxing.
Rodriguez open to any next opponent: 'I'm going to say yes'
Jesse Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will accept any opponent put in front of him at light flyweight, declaring he is ready for whoever comes next.
Rodriguez opens door to any challenger after three-weight triumph
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will accept any opponent after winning his third world title at light flyweight, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps forward.
Oshae Jones reflects on split draw: 'I'm ready to get out of Florida ASAP'
Oshae Jones says she could have stayed off the ropes more in her split draw with Elia Carranza but rates her performance as strong overall.
Rodriguez open to any opponent: 'Put them in front of me'
Jesse Rodriguez says he will fight anyone next at light flyweight, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps up to challenge him in the ring.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park farewell after talks with promoter
Katie Taylor says she wants a retirement fight at Croke Park after discussing her future with her promoter, calling the Dublin venue her only remaining goal.