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Ramirez Camp Offers No Clear Path to Upset Over Benavidez
Zurdo Ramirez's trainer struggled to explain how the unified cruiserweight champion beats David Benavidez, a 4-1 favorite despite jumping 25 pounds.
Ramirez vs Benavidez: Why the Cruiserweight Champ Struggles to Make His Case
Gilberto Ramirez's trainer offered no real answer when asked how his unified cruiserweight champion beats David Benavidez at T-Mobile Arena this Saturday.
Arman Tsarukyan: Drama and trash talk drive MMA growth
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan says pre-fight drama, not fighting itself, fuels the sport's expansion — citing his $3.5M house offer.
UFC partners with Adjarabet in multiyear Georgia deal
UFC signed Adjarabet as its official partner in Georgia, with former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili among three fighters serving as ambassadors.
Tyson Fury wants interim bout before Anthony Joshua clash
Fury wants another fight before facing Joshua in Q4 2026, according to promoter Frank Warren, who confirmed the lineal champ is pushing for an interim bout.
Why Ramirez Might Beat Benavidez: No Easy Answers at Cruiserweight
Gilberto Ramirez's trainer struggled to explain how his unified cruiserweight champion could upset David Benavidez on Saturday, and oddsmakers agree with 4-1 lines.
Inoue-Nakatani represents best of Japan, best of boxing
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani meet Saturday at Tokyo Dome in a fight both champions actively pursued, no posturing required.
Inoue-Nakatani fight embodies best of Japanese boxing culture
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani meet Saturday at Tokyo Dome in a fight that represents everything right about boxing — from their amateur roots to their refusal to chase U.S. dollars.
Inoue-Nakatani embodies Japan's boxing culture at its best
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani's Tokyo Dome showdown Saturday reflects the tradition, ambition and honor that define Japanese boxing from amateur ranks to world titles.
Mayweather passport revocation threatens Athens exhibition
Floyd Mayweather's June 27 exhibition in Athens is in jeopardy after the IRS notified him it plans to revoke his passport over $7.25 million in tax debt.
Former Strikeforce fighter convicted of second-degree murder
A former Strikeforce competitor has been found guilty of second-degree murder in Colorado, per multiple reports. Sentencing details have not yet been announced.
Alex Pereira Wins Forrest Griffin Award; Demetrious Johnson Enters UFC Hall of Fame
Former two-division champion Alex Pereira has been named the 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award recipient, while Demetrious Johnson joins the UFC Hall of Fame's Modern Wing.
Carlos Ulberg's next fight clouded by injury after UFC 327 win
New light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg may need an interim title fight if his knee injury from UFC 327 sidelines him long-term, per ESPN's Brett Okamoto.
Josh Hokit's heavyweight rise: substance or style?
Hokit beat Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, but his WWE-style antics raise questions about whether he's a legitimate title threat or just cringe with a microphone.
Tyson Fury plans summer fight before Anthony Joshua showdown
Frank Warren says Fury will likely take a warm-up bout before facing Joshua in late 2026, with AJ first meeting Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
O'Shaquie Foster eyes Raymond Ford as gateway to Stevenson
O'Shaquie Foster told the Mr. Verzace Podcast that a win over Raymond Ford could unlock bigger fights with Shakur Stevenson and the Roach-Zepeda winner.
Anthony Joshua risks Tyson Fury fight with Kristian Prenga bout
Frank Warren warns Anthony Joshua's September showdown with Tyson Fury could collapse if he loses to Kristian Prenga in July, per BBC Sport.
Ramon Cardenas on Dropping Inoue, Sparring Nakatani and Title Fight
Ramon Cardenas, who floored Naoya Inoue last year and logged 99 sparring rounds with Junto Nakatani, calls Saturday's Tokyo Dome clash a true 50-50 fight.
Cardenas Assesses Inoue-Nakatani After Dropping Monster
Ramon Cardenas, who dropped Naoya Inoue in their 2024 fight and logged 99 sparring rounds with Junto Nakatani, calls Saturday's undisputed title clash a 50-50 proposition.
World Boxing clears Russian, Belarusian fighters as neutrals
The Olympic governing body will allow vetted athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete without flags or anthems, following IOC protocol since the Ukraine invasion.