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WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman joins Lance Pugmire to discuss several of boxing's biggest developing stories, including Noel Mikaelian's ordered mandatory defense against David Benavidez, Oleksandr Usyk's next fight, the status of Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, Zuffa Boxing's relationship with the WBC, and the controversy surrounding Robeisy Ramirez's canceled bout in Uzbekistan. Sulaiman also addresses Ryan Rozicki's title shot frustrations, the future of the cruiserweight division, Carlos Adames' plans at middleweight, and ongoing discussions surrounding proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Act.

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Ryan Rozicki joins BoxingScene ahead of his huge showdown with former world champion Chris Billam-Smith on Saturday night. The Canadian cruiserweight discusses his obsession with boxing history, his lifelong admiration for Jack Dempsey, the rare book he carries to the ring, and why he believes old-school fighters had a different mentality. Rozicki also opens up on the frustrations of repeatedly missing out on a WBC title shot, signing with Zuffa Boxing, his injury setbacks, and why he's excited to travel to the UK as the underdog to face Billam-Smith.

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Xander Zayas on Fighting Jaron 'Boots' Ennis: “He’s Just a Man Like Me”

Xander Zayas speaks ahead of his huge showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis at Barclays Center 🔥 The unified champion talks legacy, why he fears no fighter, becoming Fighter of the Year, and why he believes he has the tools to beat Boots. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:22 — Zayas explains why he’s never afraid to call out top fighters 1:30 — “I’m getting stronger, sharper, smarter” 2:17 — “I feel like nobody can beat me” 2:54 — Biggest improvement in his game revealed 3:53 — What makes Boots Ennis dangerous 4:24 — Zayas reacts to headlining massive Barclays event 4:52 — “Just another night at the office” 5:58 — Zayas says Fighter of the Year is the goal 6:55 — Why he believes he beats Boots 7:14 — Talks undisputed ambitions #Boxing #XanderZayas #BootsEnnis #JaronEnnis #ZayasEnnis Watch more FULL FIGHTS here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3Dn9WalBG0ysZVfdOVW74dKoPz2GDIN Subscribe to ProBox TV on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCT7Mm-aRWBZ1Zd2bIXIEsyg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch More ProBox TV! Highlights & Compilations: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3Dn9WalBG36XtiP2BupAbSrbLxiJYwf The Contender Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3Dn9WalBG0w56D0xKkKkHrhfM47BDlQ Pre-Fight Interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3Dn9WalBG3BSmX70_MBSeaG5AdRB3Xa Recap Show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3Dn9WalBG3F-pqP2EUunYRhEeAwr0Bj Follow ProBox TV! Website: https://proboxtv.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@proboxtv Instagram: https://instagram.com/proboxtvofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/ProBoxTVStreaming X: https://x.com/probox_tv Your boxing channel. News, Talk Shows, Podcasts & Live Fights. Our motivation for creating ProBox TV is simple. Boxing fans have been taken for granted. They’ve been underserved regarding the quality of content. Further, the other networks involved in boxing lack a commitment to the sport, the fighters and most importantly, the fans. Real fight fans need an “all-boxing channel” fully focused on giving fans what they want. #ProboxTV #Boxing #BoxingNews

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Juanma vs. Vargas Added To Canelo-Lara PPV Event

Juanma vs. Vargas Added To Canelo-Lara PPV Event

•May 5, 2014

By Jake Donovan

Juan Manuel 'Juanma' Lopez picked the perfect time to resurrect his career. A bailout knockout of Daniel Ponce de Leon this past March helped the former two-time titlist land a 130 lb. title elimination bout versus unbeaten Francisco Vargas, which will take place July 12 in Las Vegas.

The fight will serve as the chief support to the evening's headliner, in which Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez faces Erislandy Lara live on Showtime Pay-Per-View.

“It’s official, Juanma Lopez will fight against Francisco Vargas," confirmed Peter Rivera, Vice President of Puerto Rico Best Boxing Promotions, who represents Lopez. "This is a fight in which the winner must have a shot at the WBO world title at 130 pounds. It's another battle between Puerto Rico and Mexico and between two former Olympians (Lopez in 2004 and Vargas in 2008)."

Lopez (34-3, 31KO) has won titles in two weight classes, but has endured rough waters in recent years. The Puerto Rican southpaw has suffered knockout losses in each of the past three years, including a one-sided 4th round stoppage at the hands of Miguel Angel 'Mikey' Garcia last June.

His career appeared to be in tatters when he was in trouble early on in his rematch with Daniel Ponce de Leon this past March, only to rally back and score a 2nd round knockout in a battle of former two-division champs. Lopez' first title reign came with his shocking 1st round blitzing of Ponce de Leon in June '08; his repeat win over his old rival now puts him one step closer towards a shot at a title in a third weight class.

A win over Vargas would put him in line for a rematch with Garcia, who for now still holds onto the title for which this bout serves as a final eliminator.

Vargas (19-0-1, 13KO) appears for the second straight time on the undercard of a pay-per-view event headlined by Alvarez. The unbeaten prospect scored a 10-round decision over Abner Cotto this past March, hours before his more popular countryman rebounded from last year's loss Floyd Mayweather with a 10th round stoppage of Alfredo Angulo.

The showdown with Lopez will mark Vargas' first against a former alphabet titlist as well as his first title eliminator.

Both fighters will be on hand Friday in Carolina, Puerto Rico for the final stop of the four-city press tour to promote the pay-per-view event. Alvarez, Lara and all accompanying parties hit the road on Tuesday, with the first stop scheduled in Los Angeles, before traveling to San Antonio (Wednesday) and New York City (Thursday).

Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of Boxingscene.com, as well as a member of Transnational Boxing Ratings Board and the Boxing Writers Association of America. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox

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