Columbus, OH

Stockton, CA

Lightweight Manuel Jaimes is set to take a major step in his career as he moves up to junior welterweight for a high-stakes showdown against former titleholder Rolando Romero. The fight, which will open the pay-per-view card headlined by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 7, offers Jaimes, a 24-year-old from Stockton, California, his first chance at national recognition.

Manuel Jaimes prepares to make his mark – for Stockton, his team and himself

It hasn’t taken Aloys Junior long to make his mark on the British boxing scene. The explosive cruiserweight was a teenager when he infamously accepted – and lost – a tough debut fight on just five hours’ notice. Since then he has reeled off a string of exciting, quick wins and become one of the most intriguing prospects in the country.

Aloys Junior moves closer to becoming ‘future superstar’ against Oronzo Biradi

Two rounds and one perfectly timed right uppercut. That was all Denzel Bentley needed to take out Derrick Osaze and provide his middleweight rivals with another stark reminder that when he is focused, there are few more explosive fighters operating at 160lbs. The energetic Osaze, 13-2 (3 KOs), started well...

‘Candyman’ Denzel Bentley targeting rematch with Janibek Alimkhanuly

World Boxing News outlines the WBA heavyweight title split in 2011 and the belt’s cursed past over thirteen controversy-laden years. It’s no secret that WBN has closely followed the situation regarding the World Boxing Association’s heavyweight division over the years. For the most part, confusion has reigned supreme.

The Cursed History of the WBA ‘Regular’ Heavyweight Title

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been nine years since actor/writer/producer Jack Larson died of unknown causes at 87 in 2015. He initially found fame with his portrayal of the original Jimmy Olsen in classic TV's syndicated sci-fi superhero series, Adventures of Superman (1952-1958). Larson also happened to be openly-gay in the sometimes closeted-world of Hollywood. This is his story.

The Not-So Secret Gay Life of 'Superman' TV Actor Jack Larson: 9 Years After His Demise at 87

Albuquerque, NM

Junior middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. is targeting a high-profile fight with fellow Top Rank fighter Xander Zayas after securing a second-round disqualification victory over Laszlo Toth on Saturday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mielnicki (19-1, 12 KOs), 22, knocked down Toth, prompting Toth’s father, Laszlo Toth Sr., to enter the ring....

Vito Mielnicki Jr. hopes continued growth leads to Xander Zayas matchup

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli will take a serious step up in competition on Saturday night when he faces Sergiy Derevyanchenko at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, on ESPN. Mbilli (27-0, 23 KOs) will fight for the third time this year. In May, Mbilli made mincemeat of Mark...

Christian Mbilli says Sergiy Derevyanchenko is the fighter to bring out his best

When we’re looking at MMA and Muay Thai training, is running bad for your knees? Whether you’re training for kickboxing, MMA, or Muay Thai, what is the truth of knee health when it comes to jogging? Training partners and coaches often will have conflicting opinions about this, so let’s break it down.

Is Running Bad for Your Knees? The Truth for Muay Thai and MMA Training

In the past 13 years, several fighters have seen their legacies cut short due to various circumstances, or just simply never reached their full potential. Let’s call them ‘hard-luck fighters’. As Sergiy Derevyanchenko prepares to face Christian Mbilli on Saturday at Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, on...

Riddled: 10 modern day fighters who rarely had luck on their side

Chile’s Daniela Asenjo (16-4-3), who lost to Gabriela Fundora on Aug. 10 in Las Vegas in a fight for the IBF flyweight title, will move up to junior bantamweight to face Swedish-Australian Linn Sandstrom (8-3-3) on Oct. 12 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Also on this Armand Boxing Promotion is 8-3...

Daniela Asenjo returns from Gabriela Fundora defeat and moves up in weight

Carson, CA

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The Sporting News will provide all the information you need to purchase tickets for Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki in California.

Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats, Dignity Health Sports Park seating map for boxing fight

Shakur Stevenson is a champion – but not an attraction – according to boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions. “Beautiful style. Great technique. Has the punching power. Has the chin. But he needs the confidence to fight,” De La Hoya told Hall of Fame football player turned commentator Shannon Sharpe in a recent episode of Club Shay Shay. “He has to believe in himself to put on a good show and sell seats. That’s the problem he’s having. He’s not selling seats. He’s a great fighter. He’s demanding all this money, and fights are not being made.”

Oscar De La Hoya indirectly contrasts Shakur Stevenson's and Gervonta Davis’ star power

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Jay-Z doesn't just honor a bet, he honors it on the spot. In an appearance on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast, boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya spoke about the time Jay-Z lost a bet to him over a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto in 2015. "So we're promoting Canelo at the time, Golden Boy, and he's promoting Cotto," said De La Hoya after being asked about the bet.

Oscar De La Hoya Recalls the Time Jay-Z Paid Him 'On the Spot' After Losing a Boxing Bet

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is a sensational grappling-focused event with numerous world-class grapplers competing against each other. Among them is ONE champion, Mikey Musumeci. The grappling phenom was apparently set to take on one of the UFC’s greats, Alexander Volkanovski. Craig Jones recently dropped a bombshell that has...

Craig Jones Reveals Alexander Volkanovski’s Surprise BJJ Challenge Against BJJ Champion Mikey Musumeci

Gennadiy Golovkin has been rumored to have been offered a fight against Terence Crawford in Saudi Arabia in 2025. If His Excellency Turki Alalshikh puts it on, it would be a big fight, as it would give Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) a chance to prove himself against the big-punching Golovkin at 160 or 168 to prepare himself for a clash against Canelo Alvarez in 2025.

Gennadiy Golovkin vs. Terence Crawford: A Rumored Saudi Fight in 2025

In the days after his second-round stoppage of Mariusz Wach, Moses Itauma – perhaps the world’s most promising young heavyweight – spoke to a collection of journalists, BoxingScene included. He spoke about what he hopes will be next in his career, the past that contributed to him...

Q&A: Moses Itauma

African Voices goes into the octagon to explore mixed martial arts with ​​South African middleweight UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis. CNN’s Larry Madowo spoke with him a few months after his title fight against American Sean Strickland to discuss his historic win, his journey, and what’s in store for his next fight.

How South Africa got its first UFC middleweight champ

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Guido Vianello takes career-best win in KO of one-eyed Arslanbek Makhmudov

It wasn’t pretty – in more ways than one – but Guido Vianello took a significant step toward heavyweight contention Saturday in Quebec City, Canada, by...

Guido Vianello takes career-best win in KO of one-eyed Arslanbek Makhmudov

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