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De La Hoya opposes Ali Act changes as Senate hearing divides boxing
Oscar De La Hoya told a Senate panel the proposed Muhammad Ali Act amendments would create a UFC-style monopoly, while Zuffa Boxing's Nick Khan defended minimum pay and injury insurance provisions.
Hasim Rahman's shock knockout of Lennox Lewis revisited
Hasim Rahman dropped Lennox Lewis in the fourth round in South Africa in 2001 to claim the WBC heavyweight title as a 20-1 underdog. How the Baltimore fighter's unlikely path led to boxing's biggest upset.
Fury and Joshua still deadlocked as contract standoff continues
Tyson Fury says he has signed for the Joshua fight and his rival has not, extending a decade-long saga that still has no resolution after his April 11 Tottenham win.
De La Hoya, Ali's Grandson Oppose Ali Act Changes at Senate Hearing
Oscar De La Hoya and Nico Ali Walsh testified against amendments to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act that would create a UFC-style system in boxing.
Hasim Rahman's stunning upset of Lennox Lewis revisited
Hasim Rahman entered as a 20/1 underdog when he knocked out Lennox Lewis in South Africa on May 24, 2001, to capture the WBC heavyweight title in one of boxing's biggest upsets.
Hasim Rahman upset of Lennox Lewis revisited by Patrick Connor
Rahman's shocking fourth-round knockout of Lennox Lewis in South Africa remains one of boxing's great upsets, despite the Baltimore heavyweight entering as a 20-to-1 underdog.
De La Hoya opposes Ali Act changes as Senate hears testimony
Oscar De La Hoya told a Senate committee Wednesday that proposed Ali Act amendments favor corporate profits over fighters, while TKO's Nick Khan defended new protections.
De La Hoya warns boxing overhaul favors billionaires over fighters
Oscar De La Hoya told a Senate hearing Wednesday that proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act would shift power to corporate interests at fighters' expense.
De La Hoya warns Senate: Ali Act overhaul favors billionaires
Oscar De La Hoya told lawmakers Wednesday that proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act would erode fighter protections and concentrate power in corporate hands.
Campbell Hatton calls fan support after Ricky Hatton death 'a blessing'
Campbell Hatton says the family has not been able to grieve privately since Ricky Hatton's death last September, but fan support has been overwhelming. A tribute event is set for June.
Fury-Joshua fight stalls as contract dispute drags on
Tyson Fury says he has signed for an autumn showdown with Anthony Joshua, but Team Joshua has not. The decade-long saga continues with no resolution in sight.
Adames wants Alimkhanuly fight 'as soon as possible'
WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames says a clash with Janibek Alimkhanuly is personal and should happen immediately despite the Kazakh's suspension.
Okolie Test Failure Scraps Paris Card With Yoka
Queensberry canceled Saturday's Paris card after Lawrence Okolie returned an adverse finding in a VADA test. Okolie blamed treatment for an elbow injury.
Okolie adverse test cancels Yoka fight in Paris
Lawrence Okolie's Saturday bout with Tony Yoka in Paris was scrapped after the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association flagged an adverse finding in his PED test.
Richard Riakporhe targets world heavyweight title after British win
Richard Riakporhe says he wants a world heavyweight title shot after stopping Jeamie TKV to claim the British championship at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Ben Whittaker promises showboating can lead to 'complete domination'
Light heavyweight Ben Whittaker says his trademark showboating, paired with discipline and power, can take him to the top after three straight knockouts in two rounds or less.
Joe Calzaghe recalls hostile Delaney defence 30 years on
The unbeaten Welsh great reflects on his fifth-round stoppage of Mark Delaney at the Brentwood Centre in April 1996, before a pothole injury derailed his Lonsdale Belt bid.
Ruby White wins first senior national title at flyweight
World U19 champion Ruby White claimed her first senior national title at flyweight in Derby, extending her unbeaten run past 60 consecutive victories.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still can't agree on superfight
Fury called out Joshua after stopping Makhmudov on 11 April, but AJ refused to enter the ring. A decade later, the British heavyweight clash remains unsigned.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still at odds over potential fight
Fury claims he signed a contract for the long-awaited British heavyweight clash, but Joshua remains uncommitted following his comeback win over Makhmudov on 11 April.