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Emiliano Fernando Vargas Returns onRafael Espinoza-Sergio Chirino Undercard

LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2024) — Junior welterweight prospect Emiliano Fernando Vargas is ready for the next step. The Las Vegas uber talent will fight in his first scheduled eight-rounder against battle-tested veteran Jose Zaragoza on Friday, June 21, inside BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

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Sources: Fundora, Spence agree to October fight

Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence Jr. have agreed to a deal for a WBC junior middleweight title fight in October in Dallas, sources told ESPN.

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Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora: A Heavyweight Fight That Highlights The Perils Of Boxing

On Thursday it was announced that British heavyweights Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora will fight in London on July 27. Chisora (34-13-0 23 KO) is the battle-hardened veteran who has shared the ring with the very best across two generations.

Oleksandr Usyk News / BoxingNews.com / 1 hour ago

Why Usyk Is Boxing’s Next Crossover Star

Oleksandr Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion with a thrilling win over Tyson Fury, winning many news fans and becoming a crossover star. The boxing public had been waiting since 1999 to see one heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / ESPN / 3 hours ago

'Careers are on the line' in long-awaited Catterall-Taylor rematch

The rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is a classic case of winner takes all, while the loser could be cut adrift from the top of one of boxing's most exciting divisions.

Jack Catterall News / BoxingNews.com / 32 minutes ago

Taylor And Catterall Ready For War After Final Weigh-In

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall faced off at the weigh-in for their fight on Saturday, with both boxers making the 140-pound limit. The junior welterweight clash will see both boxers fight each other again following their 2022 clash.

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Jake Paul Says He Needs 'Mike Tyson Energy' in Fight vs. Icon: 'Legend Must Fall'

Jake Paul is taking inspiration from Mike Tyson for his upcoming bout against the boxing icon. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Paul explained he needs to "channel…

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 19 minutes ago

Canelo Punches A Fan – ‘He Got Knocked Into Next Week’

Canelo Alvarez showed off his power by agreeing to a fan’s request to give him a body shot. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jaime Munguia during Cinco De Mayo.

Ryan Garcia News / Fights Around The World / 10 hours ago

VADA, B-Sample & Hair Sample Analysis: The Ryan Garcia Story

In what has already been one of the most discussed/debated topics in recent years, junior welterweight Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) remains in the middle of what appears to be some thick public quicksand.

Josh Taylor News / Fights Around The World / 9 hours ago

Josh Taylor: ‘It Will Be A Better Fight For The Fans’

One of the most anticipated rematches in recent years will go down on Saturday Night live from Leeds, UK. Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) will once again face Jack Catterall (28-1, 13 KOs) to hopefully settle the score.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Ryan Garcia’s B-sample returns positive result

A B-sample requested by boxer Ryan Garcia came back positive for the banned substance Ostarine on Thursday. Garcia, though, maintains his innocence and is now claiming that contamination caused a positive test in both his A- and B-samples prior to his fight against Devin Haney last month.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 14 hours ago

Taylor vs. Catterall Rematch: Press Conference Quotes and Prediction

Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) and Jack Catterall (28-1, 13 KOs) finally clash in a rematch over two years after their first fight. The two fighters clash in the headliner of a Matchroom Boxing card at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England, in collaboration with Top Rank. Fight fans can catch the action live on DAZN in over 200 countries.