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He might not possess the most prominent name in the sport, but in boxing’s richest division, Bakhram Murtazaliev does own the highly lucrative commodity of a belt. Murtazaliev, the new IBF 154-pound champion from Russia, intends to flex the value of his possession this…

So what if he showed some defensive vulnerability? That may just be the Philly toughness that resides within Jaron “Boots” Ennis. The greatest takeaway from Ennis’ first IBF welterweight title defense, a fifth-round stoppage of Russia’s David Avanesyan on Saturday night, is what a…

As Saul “Canelo” Alvarez finalizes his inner debate over who to fight next, one of boxing’s most honest voices says the real discussion should be over who the four-division champion won’t fight next. “If he fights [Chris] Eubank [Jr.] or [Edgar] Berlanga … bro,…

Golden Boy’s best prospects will get the opportunity to entertain fight fans on the upcoming July 19 installment of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN: Rocha vs. Dominguez . The main event features Southern California’s fan-favorite boxer Alexis “Lex” Rocha (24-2, 16 KOs) who…

Tyson Fury is the leading heavyweight contender in the latest WBC rankings following confirmation that Anthony Joshua, the previous WBC mandatory, will challenge the IBF titlist Daniel Dubois in September.  Joshua has been removed from the ratings as per WBC policy regarding…

Shakur Stevenson’s free agency is one of boxing’s hot topics, with previous promoters Top Rank, Matchroom Boxing and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions all thought to be in the running for the Newark star’s signature. Top Rank have promoted Stevenson throughout his…

The promoter of Chris Eubank Jr believes the chances of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez taking on his charge in September are at “50/50”. Ben Shalom, who recently added Eubank Jr to his burgeoning stable at Boxxer, said that negotiations with the Mexican superstar are ongoing, with…

Caroline Dubois will fight Maira Moneo on August 3 on the undercard of Zak Chelli-Callum Simpson after signing what has been described as a “long-term promotional pact” with Boxxer. The 23-year-old fights to win the WBC interim lightweight title, and therefore to become a potential…

Until his split decision loss to Ionut Baluta 16 months ago, bantamweight Andrew Cain was rated as arguably the most exciting, under the radar talent in British boxing. The hand he damaged during that fight is now fully healed and Cain, from Liverpool, is hellbent…