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    Amanda Serrano pushes back on Jake Paul’s ‘fake Americans’ comment

    Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas punch each other's gloves as Bad Bunny walks underneath.

    Xander Zayas, Emiliano Vargas make cameo at Super Bowl halftime show

    Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic walks off after dropping Oleksandr Gvozdyk.

    Radivoje Kalajdzic less interested in titles than in enjoying his work

    Deontay Wilder (left) and Derek Chisora (right) face off in New York City on February 2, 2026.

    The man behind MF Pro and Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora

    Jessy Ross Thompson learned his trade in Montreal, Canada

    Going solo: Jessy Ross Thompson is stepping out of the shadows and into the light

    Nick Ball [left] and Brandon Figueroa exchange blows during their February 2026 showdown

    Brandon Figueroa feared home cooking was at play when he arrived to fight Nick Ball

    Josh Taylor lays out his battle plans ahead of his fight with Ekow Essuman in May 2025

    Josh Taylor, six months on, is ’struggling’ with retirement

    Derek Chisora once stirred the pot as often as he took his shots in the ring, but he says his wild-man act is now in the past.

    Derek Chisora recounts his beef with the Klitschkos: ‘I’m a very petty guy’

    Brandon Figueroa stopped Nick Ball in the 12th round in Liverpool, England, on February 7, 2026.

    Heartbreaker: Brandon Figueroa administers a dose of reality

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    Ishmael Davis calls for rematch with new IBF 154lb titlist Josh Kelly

    Ben Shalom finding half-full glasses after his fighters’ losses

    Ben Shalom finding half-full glasses after his fighters’ losses

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    Umar Dzambekov-Ahmed Elbiali to anchor ‘Zuffa Boxing 03’ undercard

    Brandon Figueroa became a three-time titlist with a 12th-round knockout of Nick Ball in Liverpool, England, on February 7, 2026.

    Brandon Figueroa offered slot on ‘Mexico vs the World’

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    Joshua Pagan compared to pair of former titlists by Dmitry Salita

    Rene Palacios (right) exchanges punches with Sulaiman Segawa in their fight on January 30, 2026.

    Rene Palacios ‘showed the world he’s for real’ in Sulaiman Segawa win

    Nick Ball [left] and Brandon Figueroa exchange blows during their February 2026 showdown

    Brandon Figueroa scores incredible late stoppage win over Nick Ball

    Jack Turner swings at the overmatched Juan Carlos Martinez

    Jack Turner eases past Juan Carlos Martinez Urbina in Liverpool

    Andrew Cain fires a right hand to thwart the forward march of Alejandro Jair Gonzalez

    Andrew Cain secures title shot with comeback victory over Alejandro Jair Gonzalez

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    Little man syndrome: The best ‘short’ fighters in history

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    Fabio Wardley in talks with Daniel Dubois; Agit Kabayel lines up 'British opponent'

    Shakur Stevenson (left) and Teofimo Lopez during their fight on January 31, 2026.
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    Daily Bread Mailbag: Identifying the fighter to beat Shakur Stevenson

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    MVP eyes long-term Sky Sports deal and Jake Paul’s UK return

    William Birchall celebrates his debut victory

    Tyson Fury called me a waste of space, so I came back, says William Birchall

    Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa share the staredown

    Brandon Figueroa on Nick Ball fight: ‘I don’t plan to leave it to the judges’

    Christian Medina enters in his first title defense of his WBO bantamweight title against Adrian Curiel on February 6, 2026

    Christian Medina defends bantamweight title in win over Adrian Curiel

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    Mark Magsayo moves on from Michael Magnesi, will campaign at 135

    Alberto Mora during his fight against Jose Amaro on February 6, 2026

    Alberto Mora survives knockdown to outpoint Jose Amaro in Mexico

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    Rene Santiago-Masataka Taniguchi title fight set for April 3 in Toyko

    Photo: Adam J. Dewey-Salita Promotions

    Caroline Veyre counting on her full experience vs. Delfine Persoon

    Juan Carlos Urbina says experience is key

    Juan Carlos Martinez Urbina looking to derail Jack Turner before pushing for world honours