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Takuma Inoue and Seigo Yuri Akui Defend World Titles in Decision Wins

Takuma Inoue and Seigo Yuri Akui had little issue holding on to their respective world titles. The two fighters defended their belts on the undercard of Naoya Inoue’s undisputed title defence against Luis Nery.

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Naoya Inoue Overcomes Knockdown to Stop Luis Nery

Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) overcame an opening round knockdown to stop Luis Nery (35-2, 27 KOs) in six. The two fighters met in the main event of a card at the Tokyo Dome.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / 1 minute ago

Ryan Garcia Could Quit Boxing

Ryan Garcia has said he would quit boxing if he took PEDs intentionally. His comments were made to Jake Paul during an Instagram Live. Garcia’s biggest win against Devin Haney is in doubt following failed VADA tests.

Canelo Alvarez News / Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago

4 Best Opponents for Canelo Alvarez's Next Fight

Welcome back to Canelo Land. The pay-per-view stalwart and incumbent super middleweight champion was back on his Cinco de Mayo stage Saturday night in Las…

Gervonta Davis News / BoxingNews.com / 7 hours ago

Gervonta Davis Says His New Deal Makes Him Richer Than Floyd Mayweather – ‘I Passed Him’

Gervonta Davis has revealed that he has more money than Floyd Mayweather Jr. had at this stage of his career. The boxer’s comments were made in the build-up to his fight with Frank Martin.

Edgar Berlanga News / BoxingNews.com / 7 hours ago

Canelo vs. Berlanga In The Works – ‘Puerto Rico vs. Mexico’

Edgar Berlanga is talking up a fight between him and Canelo Alvarez. Alvarez secured a comfortable unanimous decision win over Jamie Munguia last weekend to retain his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title, giving his fellow Mexican the first career defeat.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 24 minutes ago

Jake Paul Tells Canelo – ‘Come See Me, Take Me Out’

Jake Paul called on Canelo Alvarez to fight him following his victory against Jaime Munguia. Alvarez defended his Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt with a unanimous decision win.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 11 hours ago

‘If the Money Is Right, I’ll Make That Call’: Three Potential Next Opponents for Canelo Álvarez

Canelo Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) showed his experience and class as he defeated Jaime Munguía (43-1, 34 KOs) by unanimous decision, with the judges scorecards reading 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.

Gervonta Davis News / Bleacher Report / 6 hours ago

Gervonta Davis Says He'd Be Open to Ryan Garcia Rematch Fight at 140 Pounds

Gervonta "Tank" Davis hasn't fought since he defeated Ryan Garcia in April 2023, but it sounds like another fight against Garcia is intriguing to the WBA…

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 16 hours ago

Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya: Reliving the Epic Showdown 17 Years Later

On May 5, 2007, Floyd Mayweather finally met WBC light-middleweight titleholder Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada. This was a much anticipated match up with “Money” getting the job done, winning by split decision, with the scorecards reading 116-112 and 115-113 for the Michigan native and 115-113 for De La Hoya.

Naoya Inoue News / Fights Around The World / 7 hours ago

Naoya Inoue: ‘I’m Sure It’s Going To Be An Excellent Fight’

YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 4, 2024) — The pound-for-pound king is ready for his stadium coronation. Undisputed junior featherweight world champion Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs) will defend all the belts against former two-weight world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (35-1, 27 KOs) on Monday, May 6 at Tokyo Dome.

David Benavidez News / BoxingNews.com / 3 hours ago

Benavidez Calls Out The WBC For Protecting Canelo – ‘It’s Unfair, Let’s Make It Happen’

David Benavidez has slammed the WBC over their handling of his mandatory position at 168. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, making him mandatory for Canelo’s Undisputed Super Middleweight Title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 2 hours ago

Wilder Says He Beats Usyk In An Easy Night’s Work

Deontay Wilder says it would be an easy fight if he fought Oleksandr Usyk. Wilder’s comments were in response to the upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout on May 18.

Devin Haney News / Dice City Sports / 0 minutes ago

Devin Haney Sits Down With Stan Verrett

Devin Haney went on Sportscenter Thursday night to sit down with Stan Verrett to talk about Ryan Garcia’s failed drug test from their fight on April 20th at Barclays Arena in Brooklyn.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned

Jake Paul is telling the world that he agreed to Mike Tyson's request for their bout to be sanctioned. And as such, the eight-round boxing match between Paul and Tyson on July 20 at Arlington, Texas, officially will be conducted as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Ryan Garcia responds to reportedly testing positive for banned substance

Ryan Garcia went off via social media on Wednesday after allegedly failing a drug test prior to his fight against Devin Haney two weeks ago.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / May 1

Oscar De La Hoya Warns Mike Tyson to 'Be Careful' Against Jake Paul

When the upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was made official, there was no shortage of shocked observers. Count Oscar De La Hoya among them.