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The WBO has called for a sequel between its featherweight titleholder, Rafael Espinoza, and the man he bested last year to win the belt, Robeisy Ramirez. According to the sanctioning body’s Sept. 4 letter, both camps have been allotted 15 days for negotiations. If terms are not agreed upon within this period, the WBO will proceed with a purse bid. Either party can also request a purse bid at any time during negotiations. The minimum bid for the fight is set at $150,000.

WBO orders rematch between Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez

Jack Massey has learned to never switch off his phone. In the winter of 2022, the former IBO cruiserweight champion was inactive and avoided. He was working up a scaffold when his manager, Kevin Maree, called offering him a fight with Joseph Parker at heavyweight. Despite being in between trainers, Massey leapt at the opportunity and put in a solid display, dragging the former WBO heavyweight champion the 10-round distance and losing a competitive decision.

Written in the stars, Jack Massey ready to make the most of shot at Jai Opetaia

The discomfort Janibek Alimkhanuly felt by falling ill during his July weight-cut period before fighting Andrei Mikhailovich is compounded now that he’s discovered a purse-bid loss is likely sending his bout to Australia. “I have no words. What is this?” Alimkhanuly (15-0, 10 KOs) asked his promoter Top Rank,...

Janibek Alimkhanuly facing heavy road-trip expense over $1,000 purse-bid defeat

When the time is right, Jai Opetaia and Chris Billam-Smith, arguably the world’s two best cruiserweights, will share a ring to clear up any uncertainty regarding the identity of the number one fighter at 200lbs. That’s the message Billam-Smith wishes to send to both Opetaia and the boxing world...

Chris Billam-Smith explains why he turned down Jai Opetaia

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Reece Mould has warned Ryan Walsh to be careful what he wishes for ahead of their upcoming lightweight fight. Tensions rose at the fight’s launch press conference when the former long-reigning British champion Walsh was told that Mould believes that he can become the first man to stop him.

‘Stubborness will be Ryan Walsh’s downfall,’ says Reece Mould

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Former European super-lightweight champion Adam Azim will fight fellow Brit Ohara Davies at The Copper Box Arena on October 19, it was confirmed this afternoon (September 5). Davies, a former British and Commonwealth Champion, was earlier in the week denying any knowledge of this fight, but that it turned out was simply an attempt to keep things under wraps. Now, having failed on that count, Davies will attempt to rebound as best he can from the first-round defeat he suffered in January against Ismael Barroso and derail Adam Azim’s plans in the process.

Adam Azim will box Ohara Davies on October 19

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

Nigerian great Nojim Maiyegun has died at the age of 83 in Vienna, Austria, The Punch reported. Maiyegun won a bronze medal – the first Nigerian to medal in the Olympics – at light middleweight in the 1964 Tokyo Games. Along the way, he beat the United Kingdom’s William Robinson and Denmark’s Tom Bogs before losing to France’s Jo Gonzales.

Nojim Maiyegun, Nigeria's first Olympic medalist, dies at 83

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

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TEEN DEATH: A student from Madison Middle School in Boone County has died after sustaining injuries during football practice on Friday, Aug. 23. Schools throughout the Kanawha Valley are sharing their condolences with family and friends of 13-year-old Cohen Craddock. Students and staff at Nitro High School were asked to wear red and black -- Madison Middle School's team colors -- on Monday in Craddock's memory. South Charleston High School will do the same on Wednesday, Aug. 28. "Our hearts go out to Boone County’s Madison Middle School Redhawks as they face the loss of a young football player and friend, Cohen Craddock," SCHS officials wrote on social media. "The entire SCHS community stands with the Madison Middle community during this difficult time."

Morning Update: Teen athlete's death, 'Mountaineer Main Street', ongoing drought

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Kevin Brown, John Bauza make 140-pound limit for Friday main event

Junior welterweights Kevin Brown and John Bauza both made weight on Thursday, ahead of their 10-round main event at the Caribe Royale Orlando set for Friday...

Kevin Brown, John Bauza make 140-pound limit for Friday main event

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