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Fabio Wardley is world champion, but the battle fo...

May 10, 2026 03:43 0 8 0 0

Fabio Wardley has always been underestimated and he's far from finished in his bid to prove everyone wrong, writes James Regan.

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Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois: How to watch in UK, ring walk time, date, TV channel, undercard

May 10, 2026 01:03 0 28 0 0

ESPN has everything you need to know ahead of Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois on May 9.

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Sources: Aleem's weight miss nixes IBF title shot

May 09, 2026 02:21 0 8 0 0

Ra'eese Aleem missed the featherweight limit by 2.8 pounds Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday night's IBF title shot against Angelo Leo, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven: How to watch in UK, ring walk time, date, TV channel, undercard

May 07, 2026 17:42 0 12 0 0

ESPN has everything you need to know ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt.

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Manziel to give boxing a try, fight Menery in Vegas

May 07, 2026 10:19 0 9 0 0

Johnny Manziel will try his hand at the sweet science when he steps into a boxing ring May 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas to face social media influencer Bob Menery.

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Nikita Tszyu thrashes Oscar Diaz in Newcastle for biggest win of career

May 07, 2026 05:09 0 6 0 0

Australia's Nikita Tszyu produced a flawless display Wednesday evening to stop previously unbeaten Spaniard Oscar Diaz and stake his latest claim for an opportunity at a world title eliminator.

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Olascuaga to defend WBO title vs. Dominguez

May 06, 2026 23:42 0 11 0 0

WBO flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga will defend his title July 11 against Andy Dominguez, iVB announced Wednesday.

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Benavidez trounces 'Zurdo' in one-sided TKO win

May 06, 2026 16:50 0 7 0 0

In a brilliant performance, David Benavidez became a three-division champion with a sixth-round TKO win over Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on Saturday night then called out the likes of Canelo Alvarez and

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Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: New No. 1; Benavidez on the rise

May 06, 2026 16:48 0 1 0 0

Statement wins from Naoya Inoue and David Benavidez shake up the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

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Wardley, Dubois show egos can be parked to fight

May 06, 2026 11:50 0 3 0 0

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois' willingness to jump in the ring together is to their credit, writes James Regan.

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Mason, Carrington title defenses set for July 4

May 06, 2026 01:57 0 7 0 0

WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason and WBC featherweight titlist Bruce Carrington are set to defend their respective belts in separate bouts on July 4 in Cleveland.

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Sphere won't host Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch

May 06, 2026 00:11 0 3 0 0

The September rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will not take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas as originally planned.

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