Don Charles not involved in ‘conflict of interest’ with Jermaine Franklin
Don Charles has denied reports that he is training Jermaine Franklin for his fight on March 28 with Moses Itauma.
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Andres Cortes-Eridson Garcia tops Zuffa Boxing 05 tripleheader on Easter Sunday
Zuffa Boxing has confirmed the three-fight lineup for its next offering.
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Obstacles aside, David Benavidez's team ponders fight with Jai Opetaia
A scene that seems timely and still fascinating is if David Benavidez was to take on another unification bout by meeting unbeaten Jai Opetaia of Australia later this year. Lance Pugmire explores the possibilities of this fight.
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Fabio Wardley-Daniel Dubois ticket sales heading for a sell-out
The May 9 heavyweight collision between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, for the former's WBO title and promoted by Queensberry, is heading for a sell-out, BoxingScene has learned
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Keith Thurman responds to Sebastian Fundora's claim that he's not yet an 'OG'
Keith Thurman was in typically charismatic form at Wednesday's media webinar to promote his March 28 shot at WBC junior middleweight beltholder Sebastian Fundora
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The latest on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
BoxingScene on Wednesday reviewed the publicly available congressional records in an effort to distill these proposed changes. Rather than argue for or against its merits, we try to offer a coherent overview of MAABRA and updates that explain where it currently stands.
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Heavyweight Josh Popper wants to prove he's more than just Madonna's ex
“If that helps get eyes on me, so be it. I'll take it," said Popper, an undefeated heavyweight pro who made headlines as an amateur while dating pop legend Madonna.
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Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja to stream on Amazon’s Prime Video
Boxing fans in the United States and some other countries will be able to watch Tim Tszyu’s next fight as it takes place live in Australia.
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Japan's Katsuma Akitsugi gains homecoming bout from ProBox-Teiken union
Japan’s Katsuma Akitsugi has spent his entire career fighting in the U.S., building himself into a bantamweight title contender ranked by all four sanctioning bodies
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Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez to be 'rescheduled sooner rather than later' after Sanchez injury
The IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Richard Torrez Jnr and Frank Sanchez is off of the March 28 fight card in Las Vegas after Sanchez suffered an injury in training, sources confirmed to BoxingScene
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Antonio Perez vs. Abraham Montoya set for April 3 on DAZN
Lightweight prospect Antonio Perez will take on gatekeeper Abraham Montoya on April 3 in the main event at Archer Music Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Spencer Brown’s Gold Star to be the lead promoter for Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov
Queensberry remain Tyson Fury's official promoter but will not be involved in the on-ground operation of his April 11 return against Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Emanuel Navarrete-Charly Suarez II ordered (again) by the WBO
Charly Suarez could get his rematch with Emanuel Navarrete, this time with an additional world title on the line
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Jesus Haro is ready to make the most of fighting Oscar Collazo
Jesus Haro embraces the underdog role versus pound-for-pound entrant and unified strawweight champ Oscar Collazo.
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Francis Ngannou-Rico Verhoeven was explored prior to their next fights
Francis Ngannou was dangerously close to next facing Rico Verhoeven, before the kickboxing legend instead chose to challenge heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
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Joel Iriarte wants to become the new face of Golden Boy Promotions
Joel Iriarte, a welterweight prospect from California, fights on the undercard of Kenneth Sims Jnr vs. Arnold Barboza Jnr.
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TV Picks for March 13-14: Dickens-Cacace, Sims-Barboza and more
TV Picks for March 13-14, as written by David Greisman
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Gabriela Fundora: Put me in the spotlight, I’ll make sure I steal the show
Gabriela Fundora is squarely focused on Viviana Ruiz - and stealing the show.
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Francis Ngannou “not interested in fighting Jake Paul, just want to kick your ass”
Francis Ngannou is less interested in a formal boxing match with Jake Paul than he is the opportunity to just meet him outside and kick his ass.
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How to Watch: Kenneth Sims Jnr-Arnold Barboza Jnr
The undercard includes two title matches: unified strawweight champion Oscar Collazo vs. Jesus Haro, and undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora vs. Viviana Ruiz Corredor.
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Janibek Alimkhanuly stripped of IBF title for doping violation
Janibek Alimkhanuly was relieved of his IBF 160lbs title following a prior doping violation that left him under suspension through June.
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Arnold Barboza’s main event status was earned, not given
Barboza is in the main event against Kenneth Sims Jnr after wins over Jose Ramirez and Jack Catterall, and a loss to Teofimo Lopez.
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Oscar Collazo: ‘We do this for money, legacy don’t pay the bills’
Oscar Collazo is looking to become undisputed at 105lbs, but having all the world titles isn't his sole motivation.
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Jai Opetaia’s IBF title remains intact – sanctioning body continues to deliberate
Jai Opetaia’s quest to become undisputed champion remains intact – for now...
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Richardson Hitchins weighing up whether signing for Zuffa could cost him IBF title
The IBF’s decision to consider stripping Jai Opetaia of their cruiserweight title has jeopardised Zuffa Boxing’s attempts to sign Richardson Hitchins...
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Virtue in vulnerability: Marvin Hagler-John Mugabi, 40 years later
Sugar Ray Leonard, in the arena for the fight, saw enough weaknesses that he decided to come out of retirement to challenge Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Eric Raskin takes us back to that night in Las Vegas.
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John Molina Jnr signs up for BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
The latest respected, retired professional boxer to sign up to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is none other than John Molina Jnr
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How to Watch: Jazza Dickens-Anthony Cacace
Dickens is making the first defense of his WBA junior lightweight title while Cacace is a former titleholder at 130lbs who vacated his IBF belt in 2024.
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Written off again, late sub Maxi Hughes aims to upset Pierce O’Leary
Hughes has been drafted in as a replacement for Portsmouth’s Mark Chamberlain on the undercard of Jazza Dickens vs. Anthony Cacace.
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Neutral Corner: Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven is no wonder of the world
The news that Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven on May 23 has certainly divided opinion
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Eddie Hearn doesn’t want to work with manager Keith Connolly anymore
The departure of longtime Matchroom Boxing fighter Conor Benn was apparently the final straw in Hearn's working relationship with boxing manager Keith Connolly.
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Dmitry Bivol-Michael Eifert eyed for Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven card
This ends an ordeal that has lingered on for months, and gets Eifert closer to a date that he's waited on for years.
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Katie Taylor’s promoter says he must deliver Croke Park for her finale
Katie Taylor plans to retire this year, and the promoter who's been with her since her pro debut wants to make Taylor's dream finale come true.
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Tim Tszyu’s next foe named ahead of potential Errol Spence fight
Tim Tszyu will face Denis Nurja on April 5 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
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Dana White: IBF treatment of Jai Opetaia has lawsuit potential
The saga of the IBF, Jai Opetaia and Zuffa Boxing may not have ended with Opetaia's victory Sunday over Brandon Glanton.
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Luis Nery-John Riel Casimero, David Jimenez-Ayumu Sano set for April
The bouts will headline two of the three consecutive nights of boxing in Kyrgyzstan from April 17-19.
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Bob Arum expects new signing Sammy Contreras to enjoy ‘limitless’ future
Without a broadcast partner, Top Rank Boxing has not had things their own way in 2026. Even though they have a plentiful supply of world champions and prospects, several talents have been allowed to walk free.
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Jai’s choice: Jai Opetaia and the battle between wealth and legacy
Although Jai Opetaia wore three belts on his body after beating Brandon Glanton, the placing of them was rather telling, writes Elliot Worsell
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Who could Jai Opetaia fight next?
Here are five potential opponents that Jai Opetaia could face after his victory Sunday over Brandon Glanton.
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Dave Allen set for ‘world-class’ opponent in May
Dave Allen is to fight a “world-class” heavyweight by the end of May, according to his trainer and manager Jamie Moore.
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Dalton Smith preparing for summer ‘homecoming’ against Alberto Puello
Dalton Smith has been told to expect a homecoming contest when he makes the first defence of his WBC junior-lightweight title.
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Anthony Yarde’s trainer and manager ‘wants’ overdue fight with Joshua Buatsi
Anthony Yarde’s trainer and manager Babatunde Ajayi is targeting a fight with Joshua Buatsi.
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Man in the middle: Jai Opetaia tries making sense of IBF belt’s escape
As bitter as the events surrounding the loss of his IBF cruiserweight belt are, Jai Opetaia didn’t have a cross word to say about the powers that be...
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John Leonardo weathers changes as he works towards ‘something real’
After more than a year out of the ring, John Leonardo was just relieved to be back in action, writes Ryan Songalia
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Seiya Tsutsumi not fully healed; clash with Antonio Vargas won’t move forward
BoxingScene has confirmed that Tsutsumi never fully recovered from the severe damage suffered in his disputed points victory over former four-division champion Nonito Donaire last December 17 in Tokyo.
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Jai Opetaia drops IBF belt, but stays unbeaten, with win over Brandon Glanton
The IBF may have taken away Jai Opetaia’s cruiserweight title since he’s joined the new Zuffa Boxing promotion, but his zero remains intact.
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Ricardo Salas never stops punching in eighth round stoppage of Jesus Saracho
Ricardo Salas’ formula to defeating Mexican countryman Jesus Saracho was simple: just keep punching.
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Pablo Rubio gets off the canvas twice to win decision over Adan Palma
Being knocked down twice typically means a fighter’s outcome is sealed in a negative way. For California’s Pablo Rubio, getting dropped twice inspired motivation to produce something rarely seen: victory on the scorecards in an eight-round fight.
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Jai Opetaia makes rehydration limit, despite IBF title no longer being at stake
Jai Opetaia remained true to his word and committed to the second-day rehydration weight check, although it was no longer required under the current terms of Sunday’s main event.
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Andres Cortes-Eridson Garcia headlines Zuffa Boxing card on April 5
Lightweights Andres Cortes and Eridson Garcia will meet in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 5 April 5 at the UFC Apex, the promotion announced Sunday.
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