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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.
Conor Benn targets world title as sole focus
Conor Benn tells Sky Sports his sole focus is capturing a world title as the welterweight contender maps out his next move in the division.
Josh Kelly calls for Ennis and Zayas fights in push for top names
Josh Kelly says he wants fights with Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas as he targets the biggest names available at welterweight and junior middleweight.
Ryan Garcia defends WBC welterweight title vs Connor Benn Sept. 12
Ryan Garcia will put his WBC welterweight belt on the line against Connor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ESPN reports.
Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace IBF eliminator set for October 3
Ben Whittaker will face Conor Wallace in an IBF light heavyweight eliminator on October 3 in Birmingham, according to TalkSPORT.
Gary Russell Jr: Devin Haney beats Tank Davis via movement
Russell Jr told Fight Hub TV that Haney's reluctance to trade punches would prove decisive against Davis's flat-footed power style in a prospective matchup.
Abdullah Mason stays No. 4 at lightweight after 12th-round TKO
Mason retained his title with a dramatic late stoppage, keeping his No. 4 spot in ESPN's updated lightweight rankings.
Jose Legra, two-time WBC featherweight champion, dies at 83
Jose Legra, the Cuban legend who held the WBC featherweight title twice in the late '60s and early '70s, died today at 83 after a battle with dementia.
Jaron Ennis targets Fundora, Kelly over 'tailor-made' Ortiz
The newly crowned WBA/WBO junior middleweight champion wants unification fights with Sebastian Fundora and Josh Kelly rather than waiting for Vergil Ortiz.
Ruiz Returns September 4 Against Knyba
Andy Ruiz Jr. is back, and he already knows where he wants the next chapter to end.
Stevenson Claims He's Already Signed the Haney Deal
Shakur Stevenson says he has already signed, so the ball is in the Haney camp's court.
Andy Ruiz Jr. returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba in Newark
Former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr. faces Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 at Prudential Center in his first fight under Matchroom Boxing.
Andy Ruiz vs Damian Knyba set for September 4 on DAZN, TNT
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr returns Sept. 4 against Damian Knyba at Prudential Center in Newark, headlining DAZN and TNT's 'The Fight' card.
Sam Noakes faces Berinchyk on Itauma-Hrgovic undercard
Sam Noakes meets former WBO champion Denys Berinchyk on the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic undercard in London on August 29.
Boxing Schedule: Upcoming Fights and Major Events This Week
A comprehensive look at the boxing schedule for the week ahead, including major bouts and televised cards across all weight divisions.
Agyarko relieved to land Kelly title fight after Adams scare
Caoimhin Agyarko says he feared being sidelined after an eliminator was cancelled before landing his British middleweight title fight against Josh Kelly.
Stevenson vows to beat top fighters and reach pound-for-pound summit
Shakur Stevenson says he will beat all top fighters and become pound-for-pound number one after signing with Zuffa Boxing, speaking to BBC Sport.
Rolly Romero says Teofimo Lopez title shot came 'out of love'
Romero defends his WBA welterweight belt against longtime friend Lopez on August 22, calling the opportunity a fulfillment of an old promise.
Teofimo Lopez launches promotion after Stevenson loss
Lopez says he's starting Takeover Promotions with DAZN after his decision loss to Shakur Stevenson. He fights Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title next month.
Catterall: WBA belt mine if mandatory isn't made by November 19
Jack Catterall says the WBA light-welterweight belt will be his if the mandatory defence deadline of November 19 passes without a fight being made.