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Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: Five Things We Learnt From Tokyo Dome Card

Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) continued to assert his dominance in the super bantamweight division with a stoppage of Luis Nery (35-2, 27 KOs) on Monday. Inoue got the technical knockout at 1:22 of round six.

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Garcia wants B-sample analyzed after failed test

Boxing star Ryan Garcia has requested that his B-sample be analyzed, according to a letter obtained by ESPN, after he failed a drug test prior to his upset win over Devin Haney.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / 34 minutes ago

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs Frank Martin Is Official For June 15

LAS VEGAS – May 6, 2024 – Two of boxing’s most exciting and popular superstars will share center stage as five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Monstruo” Benavídez compete in separate attractions Saturday, June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 21 minutes ago

Turki Alalshikh Questions Pound-For-Pound Rankings After Inoue Climbs Above Crawford

Saudi Arabia’s boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has called into question the legitimacy of pound-for-pound rankings after Naoya Inoue climbed above Terence Crawford in the latest list.

David Benavidez News / BoxingNews.com / 1 minute ago

Benavidez Says Canelo Is Scared – ‘He’s Running Out Of Excuses’

David Benavidez says Canelo Alvarez is scared to face him. The Mexican Monster was ringside to see Alvarez win a comfortable unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia.

Shakur Stevenson News / Fights Around The World / 0 minutes ago

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.

Dmitry Bivol News / Fights Around The World / 1 minute ago

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 / 10 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.

Naoya Inoue News / Fights Around The World / 21 hours ago

Naoya Inoue Is Simply One Of The Best In Boxing (Video)

Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) experienced adversity by way of a first-round knockdown for the first time in his career but was able to overcome it to come out victorious in the end.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / 15 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 / Ringside Intel / May 5

Canelo Alvarez Results: Reigning Champion Handles Business On Cinco De Mayo

For Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Cinco de Mayo was business as usual. The reigning undisputed super middleweight champion successfully defended his title against Jaime Munguia via decision.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / May 3

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.

Ryan Garcia News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1