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Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) needs a spectacular performance tonight in his title defense of his WBO light welterweight title against the serviceable Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) in their twelve-round fight on ESPN and ESPN+ at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.…

Juan Francisco Estrada, WBC super flyweight champion, faces Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs) in a massive fight in the 115-lb division tonight in a clash live on DAZN. Estrada Vows for a Knockout WBC super flyweight champion Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) states that he’s…

According to a key Manny Pacquiao team member, Bob Santos, a deal is “in place” for Pac-Man to challenge WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios later this year. Santos spoke with World Boxing News, and he said Pacquiao, now aged 45 and set to box another…

It is sad that the great sport of boxing may soon be axed from the Olympic program. But as fight fans have no doubt read or heard over the past months, there is a very real chance, a very real threat, of boxing being removed…

Promoter Eddie Hearn hasn’t given up hope that Edgar Berlanga will get the gig as undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez’s next opponent in September. Hearn feels that the #1 WBA Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) would be a great opponent for Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs)…

Juan Francisco Estrada weighed in at 115 lbs at the super flyweight limit, and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez came in at 115 pounds during Friday’s weigh-in for their headliner, live on DAZN, this Saturday, June 29th at the Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona. (Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom) Estrada’s Return …

David Benavidez has been given a two-week extension by the World Boxing Council to decide which of the two mandatory spots he wants to keep at 168 and 175. Canelo or Beterbiev/Bivol Despite Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) preferring to occupy both mandatory spots to get…

WBO light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) and challenger Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 36 KO) weighed in successfully on Friday at the weigh-in for Saturday’s headliner at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Claggett, 34, looked a little healthier than the emaciated,…

Bill Haney, the father and trainer of WBC 140-lb ‘Champion in recess’ Devin Haney, fired back at the rumors that Devin’s fight against Ryan Garcia didn’t sell many PPV buys on April 20th. In an interview this week, Bill claimed that the Haney-Garcia event brought…