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Shakur Stevenson vs Artem Harutyunyan Booked For July 6

NEWARK, N.J. (May 7, 2024) — Newark’s three-division king is ready to defend his crown on native turf. Shakur Stevenson will make the inaugural defense of his WBC lightweight world championship against Armenian-born German Olympian Artem Harutyunyan on Saturday, July 6, at Prudential Center in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez still seeks revenge against Dmitry Bivol

LAS VEGAS — Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez wouldn’t commit to fight David Benavidez in the fall, but boxing’s top star confirmed his interest in a revenge bout.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 10 hours ago

Tank Davis Confronts Devin Haney; Separated By Security – ‘Tank Had Haney Scared’

Gervonta Davis came face-to-face with Devin Haney, as both fighters almost came to blows. Davis is preparing to box Frank Martin on June 15 to defend his WBA Lightweight Title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 11 hours ago

Jake Paul makes wild comment amid bulking up for bout with Mike Tyson

Jake Paul has controversially claimed that he is willing to kill Mike Tyson on July 20 in order to win, as he will bulk up to 240 pounds. The two will face off in a professional boxing bout after the Texas Athletic Commission sanctioned it a pro fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 7 hours ago

Frank Warren says Tyson Fury in best shape of his life: 'Never seen him so well'

Frank Warren has said Tyson Fury is in prime physical condition to face Oleksandr Usyk. The two fighters face off for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship on May 18.

Robson Conceicao News / ESPN / 12 hours ago

Sources: Foster to defend title vs. Conceicao

O'Shaquie Foster will defend his WBC junior lightweight title vs. Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceicao on July 6 in Newark, sources told ESPN.

Naoya Inoue News / Sporting News / 12 hours ago

Naoya Inoue's next fight: Sam Goodman emerges as likely choice for 'The Monster'

Naoya Inoue cemented his status as the sport's pound-for-pound king with a win over Luis Nery. Australia's Sam Goodman has emerged as his likely next opponent.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / 3 hours ago

Canelo Alvarez Proved There Are Levels To This Game

“There are levels to this game.”-Andre Ward That was the first thing I thought as the fight between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Jaime Munguia progressed into the fourth round, as the red-headed Mexican floored his countryman with a wicked uppercut.

Terence Crawford News / Bleacher Report / 19 hours ago

Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Boxing Fight Eyed by Turki Alalshikh

An official for Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority laid out his plans to stage what would be one of the most hotly anticipated fights in boxing.…

Boxing News / ESPN / 21 hours ago

Alalshikh has big plans for Canelo, Crawford, Fury

Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, tells ESPN he has grand plans for boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 6 hours ago

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.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 1 hour ago

Canelo vs. Jaime Munguía: Five Things We Learnt

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) showed he was a class apart against Jaime Munguía (43-1, 34 KOs). Canelo won a unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / 22 hours 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.

Naoya Inoue News / Big Fight Weekend / 2 hours ago

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.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 20 hours ago

Gervota Davis claims new deal makes him richer than Floyd Mayweather Jr. at this stage of career: 'I passed him'

Gervonta Davis has revealed that he has more money than Floyd Mayweather Jr. had at this stage of his career.

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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.

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.