The cruiserweight division has long been a sort of way station for boxers moving on toward the bigger fighters and opportunities available at heavyweight. Of course, Evander Holyfield and Oleksandr Usyk each went from being the undisputed cruiserweight champion to accomplishing the same feat at heavyweight. A number of other titleholders have also moved up
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There’s an argument to be made that Felix Alvarado deserved a win over current IBF flyweight champion Angel Ayala and Jake Donovan reports that he could soon earn himself another crack, as the IBF has approved a December 20th eliminator between Alvarado and Argentine puncher Tobias Reyes in the former’s native Nicaragua. Alvarado (41-4, 35
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By: Sean Crose “Earlier this week, I finalized a deal to acquire 100% of The Ring Magazine, and I want to make a few things clear.” So said Saudi Arabia’s sports honcho, Turki Alalshikh on social media Monday. “The print version of the magazine will return immediately after a two year hiatus,” he continued, “and
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Associated Press Nov 12, 2024, 07:06 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Sarah Ourahmoune, a silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, has withdrawn her bid to become president of the French boxing federation, saying she has been the target of vicious racist and sexist attacks. In an open letter published this week, Ourahmoune
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Forbes’ Brian Mazique claims that Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney are “negotiating” a 2025 title fight that would headline a “massive” card on ESPN. Though Haney’s (31-0, 15 KO) WBC super lightweight title wasn’t on the line for his loss to an overweight Ryan Garcia, this won’t be a unification bout, as Haney successfully petitioned
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Undefeated blue-chip bantamweight prospect Dominique “Dimes” Crowder (17-0, 10 KOs) is ready to cash in November 16th on Boxing Insider Promotions’ loaded card, streaming live on DAZN from The Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City. Crowder. the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) International bantamweight champion, is currently rated No. 14 in the world by the WBA.
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By Jack Walsh JARON ‘Boots’ Ennis’ performance last Saturday evening is one drawing criticism from a variety of angles, as we all know that the IBF welterweight champion is capable of victory in a far more appealing, convincing fashion. For one, Boots’ defense was completely insufficient, and mentally, he just seemed off — likely frustration
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