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BoxingScene’s Midweek Mailbag: David Benavidez, 'Bam' Rodriguez and more

BoxingScene's staff responds to your takes on the "Ring IV" card.

The rest of the pound-for-pound list just got as fascinating as the top three

After their wins on Saturday night, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, Devin Haney and David Benavidez all warrant consideration for moving up higher on the pound-for-pound list...

Raymond Muratalla 'in too deep' to be fazed by Andy Cruz

Raymond Muratalla has spent a lifetime watching his parents grind away at raising and supporting their family with no favors given; no special treatment expected

BoxingScene Roundtable: What did you learn from the ‘Night of Champions’ bill?

The four fights in Saudi Arabia last night delivered thrills and spills. There were victories for David Benavidez, Devin Haney, Jesse Rodriguez and Abdullah Mason over Anthony Yarde, Brian Norman Jnr, Fernando Martinez and Sam Noakes, respectively. 

Chris Algieri’s School of Thought: Abdullah Mason proved he can be a star

Chris Algieri examines the performances of Abdullah Mason, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, Devin Haney and David Benavidez.

Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra, Pacquiao Jnr debut lands on ESPN Deportes

This is the first show promoted by Manny Pacquiao in the United States.

Carlos Cuadras, former WBC titleholder, announces retirement

Cuadras boxed for 17 years and faced the best of two generations’ worth of junior bantamweights.

Sam Noakes to get another world title shot in 2026, says Frank Warren

Frank Warren has vowed to deliver for Sam Noakes another lightweight world-title fight in 2026

Bringing down David Benavidez is ‘easier said than done’

David Benavidez shows Anthony Yarde - and all watching - that beating him will not come easy, writes Elliot Worsell

Justin Pauldo hopes to strengthen world title ambitions against Nike Theran

On Saturday Justin Pauldo will look to strengthen his case for a world title shot at lightweight when he takes on Nike Theran at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State in Fresno, California atop the latest ProBoxTV Contender Series

Frank Warren remains open to making Joshua Buatsi-Anthony Yarde

'If people want to see Anthony Yarde vs. Joshua Buatsi, we'll make the fight,' says Frank Warren

Ben Whittaker, Andy Lee and Matchroom: A light heavyweight on the rise

Ben Whittaker on Saturday relaunches his career as a Matchroom fighter as enthused about his new promoter’s plans for him as he is relieved to move on from his rivalry with Liam Cameron

Takuma Inoue outclasses Tenshin Nasukawa to claim WBC 118lbs gold

A long-destined collision course provided Takuma Inoue with his second tour as a bantamweight titlist...

Ra’eese Aleem beats Mikito Nakano to become IBF 126lbs mandatory

Ra’eese Aleem made sure to come up big on the road this time around

Tomoya Tsuboi picks apart and stops former champion Carlos Cuadras

Tomoya Tsuboi provided an emphatic response to those who insisted he was taking on too much, too soon into his young career

Ben Whittaker and other 2020 Olympians making noise in the pros

Some notable names – including Ben Whittaker, Andy Cruz, Keyshawn Davis and Skye Nicolson - have emerged from the 2020 Olympics to become promising pros.

Neither Andy Cruz nor a world title can phase Raymond Muratalla

Raymond Muratalla has spent a lifetime watching his parents grind away at raising and supporting their family with no favors given; no special treatment expected

Sergio Mendoza knocks out Mpumelelo Tshabalala in IBF title eliminator

Sergio Mendoza body punched his way into title contention on Saturday, finishing his South African opponent in three rounds.

Abdullah Mason grateful for lessons learned after tough night with Sam Noakes

Abdullah Mason came through a firefight to snare the vacant WBO lightweight title.

Linn Sandstrom fortunate to get victory over heartbroken Maribel Ramirez

KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden: Two-time WBA super flyweight challenger Linn Sandstrom, 12-4-3 (2 KOs) dropped down to flyweight and won the WBA Gold title with a very dubious decision over Mexican veteran Maribel “Pantera” Ramirez, 15-13-4 (3 KOs) in the headliner of Armand Boxing Promotion's show at the Arena.

Takuma Inoue focused on Tenshin Nasukawa but still yearns for Seiya Tsutsumi

In a perfect world, Takuma Inoue’s next two fights would be to win a second major title and then avenge the defeat that ended his first reign. 

Jai Opetaia questions Gilberto Ramirez-David Benavidez

Don’t count Jai Opetaia among those excited for the announcement of Gilberto Ramirez vs. David Benavidez.

Vanes Martirosyan, former world title challenger, dies at 39

Vanes Martirosyan, the 2004 US Olympian and former world title challenger, died Sunday at the age of 39 following a two-year battle with skin cancer.

Devin Haney next fight: Ryan Garcia still on the radar; Conor Benn not so much

Devin Haney, fresh off an impressive points victory over Brian Norman Jnr to win the WBO welterweight title, did not take kindly to comments from Conor Benn or his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Gennadiy Golovkin starts three-year term as new president of World Boxing

Former two-time world champion and Athens 2004 Olympic gold medal winner Gennadiy Golovkin has been named as the new President of World Boxing at its Congress 2025 in Rome. 

Jack Catterall ready for alternatives if Devin Haney has other plans

Jack Catterall is refusing to rely on Devin Haney’s willingness to fight him after watching Haney dethrone Brian Norman Jnr as the WBO welterweight champion.

De La Hoya Foundation helping those in need at Thanksgiving for the 26th year in a row

For the 26th consecutive year, the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation hosted a turkey giveaway in East Los Angeles.

Only one man that Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez wants in his next fight

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez again showed why he is one of the best fighters in the sport with a dominant 10th round KO of Fernando “Puma” Martinez to add the WBA junior bantamweight title to the WBO and WBC straps he already owned. 

David Benavidez targets 'Zurdo' Ramirez and Jai Opetaia

David Benavidez said he will move to cruiserweight in pursuit of greatness.

Zab Judah: Roger Mayweather choked me until I passed out

Zab Judah's 2006 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr was big, even though Judah came in off a surprise loss to Carlos Baldomir. It wasn’t just significant, however. It was chaotic.

Anthony Yarde pays tribute to ‘serious fighter’ David Benavidez

Anthony Yarde has said he will “eat some good food and go on holiday” after his valiant showing in losing in seven rounds to David Benavidez.

Conor Benn targeting major American names in 2026

Conor Benn says he is targeting “big American names” as he looks to make his next move having vanquished rival Chris Eubank.

Beyond ‘Thunderdome’: Tony Tolj series aims to advance Aussie fighters

Tony Tolj, who has been promoting the “Thunderdome” series for 23 years, is prepping for his latest installment on Friday from Metro City, Northbridge, Australia.

David Benavidez eyes Gilberto Ramirez for May 2 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

David Benavidez will pursue a third divisional crown in a bold challenge against unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Tenshin Nasukawa and Takuma Inoue under 118lbs limit for title fight

Tenshin Nasukawa and Takuma Inoue each weighed in at 117.75lbs ahead of their vacant WBC title fight Monday at the brand-new Toyota Arena in Tokyo.

Mizuki Hiruta bloodies and batters Gloria Gallardo for sixth defense

Mizuki Hiruta defended her junior bantamweight title by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Gloria Gallardo on Saturday in Long Beach, California.

David Benavidez stops Anthony Yarde and says Gilberto Ramirez is next

A one-sided drubbing of Anthony Yarde saw David Benavidez retain his 175lbs title and pick up his first KO in two years Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Guadalupe Medina stops Lillian Almaraz to move closer to a title shot

Guadalupe Medina recorded a second-round knockout of Lillian Almaraz on Saturday at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, in a junior flyweight bout.

Devin Haney floors and outpoints Brian Norman Jnr to become three-division titlist

A stunning second-round knockdown set the tone for Devin Haney to outbox Brian Norman Jnr and claim a 147lbs title Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Bam clubs Puma: Jesse Rodriguez halts Fernando Martinez in 10th

Jesse Rodriguez delivered arguably the finest performance of his career with a 10th-round stoppage of Fernando Martinez on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah Mason captures lightweight title in stiff test from Sam Noakes

Abdullah Mason became the youngest world titleholder in men’s boxing today, capturing the vacant WBO lightweight belt with a unanimous decision over Sam Noakes on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Juan Carlos Guerito beats Barker Ssewanyana on professional debut

Mexican debutant Juan Carlos Guerito defeated Barker Ssewanyana, from Uganda, who came into the ring with a 1-1-1 record, to open up the card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua’s unconventional reason for fighting Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua insists there is more to money on the table when he collides with Jake Paul

Investigation: The rise and appeal of bareknuckle boxing

In some quarters, bareknuckle boxing is still being labelled as too gory, too violent and too primitive. Tris Dixon investigates the allure of bareknuckle fighting

Real spirituality: Why Tunde Ajayi believes Anthony Yarde’s time has come

Daily Bread Mailbag: Is Crawford a GOAT? Benn-Eubank II, Usyk’s next steps, Jerry Quarry, rehydration clauses

In this week's mailbag, trainer Stephen Edwards talks about the greatness of Canelo and Crawford, the future for Oleksandr Usyk, the possibility of Ortiz-Boots being next and much more

Night of the Champions: Full breakdown with fight-by-fight predictions

Matt Christie previews a big-night of boxing in Saudi Arabia, looking ahead to Benavidez-Yarde, Haney-Norman, Rodriguez-Martinez, and Mason-Noakes

Vito Mielnicki Jnr found what he was looking for in Ronnie Shields

“Ronnie and I have grown exponentially in these last few camps,” Mielnicki tells Lucas Ketelle.

The reluctant contender: Sam Noakes is on the eve of the title fight he didn’t plan to chase

“I remember, when I was amateur, I’d never known anyone who won ABAs or got to the final,” Sam Noakes tells BoxingScene. “Then obviously I done it, and it was ‘Maybe I know what I’m doing’.”

Tenshin Nasukawa: ‘Things are progressing exactly according to plan’

Longtime kickboxing legend Tenshin Nasukawa is set to take on his second former major boxing titlist in a three-fight span – and just eight bouts into his pro journey.