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The junior middleweight division has been the strongest in the world for some time now, and by the end of the year we’ll know even more about how good it is.
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The junior middleweight division has been the strongest in the world for some time now, and by the end of the year we’ll know even more about how good it is.

Erickson Lubin may have walked away from a title fight, but his calculations and self-confidence ultimately steered him in the direction of Vergil Ortiz Jnr.

With the IBF's top spot and WBC interim belt on the line, Lubin vows redemption in his Nov 8 fight with the unbeaten Ortiz Jr.

In this exclusive interview, Vergil Ortiz Jr. shares his boxing reaction to facing Erickson Lubin on Nov. 8 and addresses the fallout from Xander Zayas talks.

Earlier this week, the IBF ordered a fight between Josh Kelly and junior middleweight titleholder Bakhram Murtazaliev, and now Kelly has been ranked No. 1 in the WBO’s latest ratings update.

The red-hot Vergil Ortiz Jnr, fresh off bruising wins over Ismail Madrimov and Serhii Bohachuk, has his next test in November against top contender Erickson Lubin.

Erikson Lubin opts to bypass shot at Bakhram Murtazaliev in favor of more lucrative showdown with Vergil Ortiz, writes Lance Pugmire.

Erickson Lubin has tough choices ahead. Should he chase championship gold against Bakhram Murtazaliev or take the high-profile risk against Vergil Ortiz? BoxingScene Today breaks down the options, challenges, and what’s really at stake.

Bakhram Murtazaliev has found himself back at square one.

BoxingScene has confirmed that an August 19 purse bid hearing has been assigned for Murtazaliev’s IBF-ordered mandatory junior middleweight title defense against Erickson Lubin. The development comes after the assigned 15-day negotiation period elapsed without a deal in place for the intriguing matchup.