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Columbus, OH

WBC bridgerweight champion Lawrence Okolie accepted a fight with Deontay Wilder in response to an exclusive World Boxing News story. WBN reported first on Saturday that WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman gave Wilder the green light to challenge Okolie for the 224-pound belt. Subsequently, Sulaiman got bombarded with questions as interest in the headlining event spiked.

Lawrence Okolie accepts Deontay Wilder fight as WBC approves

Miami, FL

Teofimo Lopez is confident in his victory against Steve Claggett on June 29 at James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Brooklyn’s two-division world champion makes the second defense of his WBO super lightweight title against the contender of Canada. “This event is long overdue,” said 26-year-old Lopez (20-1,...

Teofimo Lopez: I look forward to what Steve Claggett brings to the table

Washington, DC

Jordan Roach had said he was “excited to start dropping people” – that the smaller gloves and lack of headgear in professional boxing would further allow the junior bantamweight prospect to spotlight his skills. And that’s what he got to do on Friday night in front of...

Jordan Roach on Pro Debut: We Showed I’m One of the Best Prospects

Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett made weight ahead of their WBO Junior Welterweight Clash on Saturday. Lopez defends his WBO’s title, which he secured by beating Josh Taylor. Lopez made a successful defense against Jamaine Ortiz. Lopez’s victory was clouded by controversy, with some feeling Ortiz had outboxed him. Lopez then struggled to put himself in the frame for the biggest fights. Claggett has a 38-7-2 record. Claggett has nine victories in a row, but he knows that this is the biggest bout of his career. Both fighters made weight as Lopez hit the scales at 139.4 pounds, while Claggett weighed 139.5 pounds.

Lopez And Claggett Both Make Weight

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has once more echoed claims that incoming foe, Alex Pereira is using magic and other shamanistic techniques ahead of their UFC 303 title fight tonight – particularly after last night’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Prochazka, the current number one ranked light heavyweight contender,...

Jiri Prochazka echoes claims Alex Pereira is using magic after UFC 303 weigh ins: ‘I saw it in his eyes’

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lester Martinez was taking a big step up in level of opposition when he stepped in the ring with Carlos Gongora on Friday. Martinez quickly proved that he was ready for this step – and the unbeaten super middleweight from Guatemala can now move on to the next.

Lester Martinez Passes Test With Wide Decision Over Carlos Gongora

Phoenix, AZ

PHOENIX – Don’t try to lump an entire generation into the same personality type. Yes, some are obsessed with self-promotion, trash talk and outlandish statements. Others – particularly the unbeaten two-division champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez – are content to keep to themselves, to labor in near anonymity before the bright lights of the stage find them.

Silent Confidence: ‘Bam’ Rodriguez a Special Breed

It will be the tricky skills and experience of Juan Francisco Estrada against the youthful energy and cerebral aggression of Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez when the pair collide at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on June 29. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by DAZN. Estrada (44-3, 28...

Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Bam Rodriguez live fight updates, results, highlights from 2024 boxing fight

Mexican great Juan Francisco Estrada defends his WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight titles against Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez on June 29 in Phoenix, streamed on DAZN. Estrada: 44-3, 28 KOs, coming off a victory over Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. Bam Rodriguez: 19-0, 12 KOs, with a notable win over...

Estrada vs. Rodriguez: Fight for WBC Title on DAZN Stream

Pierce O’Leary won the battle of Dublin as the 24-year-old super lightweight produced one of the most well-rounded performances of his career to comprehensively outpoint Darragh Foley. Foley, 22-7-1 (11 KOs), started out as a southpaw, using his front foot to keep the powerful O’Leary, 15-0 (8 KOs), away,...

Pierce O’Leary Outscores Determined Darragh Foley

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will now face former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in a three-round 152-pound boxing exhibition at Super RIZIN 3, which goes down July 28 in Saitama, Japan. The promotion did not reveal why Pacquiao’s original opponent, RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki, withdrew from the match. Pacquiao...

Manny Pacquiao has new opponent for RIZIN boxing exhibition

Former WBC light-middleweight champion Mikaela Lauren (33-7) recorded a defeat by Czech journeywoman Ester Konecna (6-29-2) in the headliner of a professional-amateur show held in the tourist town of Benidorm, Spain. Konecna, who regardless is considerably better than her record indicates, won via scores of 80-72 on all three cards...

Euro Results: Victories For Konecna, El Hadri, And Huck

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’s assistant coach, Kenny Ellis, claims he can outbox Vasily Lomachenko if he wants to, but he will knock him out. The two lightweight champions are negotiating to meet in a unification fight in November on PPV. WBA lightweight champion Tank Davis’s boxing ability is...

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ Assistant Coach Claims He Can Outbox Vasily Lomachenko

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Pereira’s reign as UFC light heavyweight champion continues

Alex Pereira Decimates Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303

Sunny Edwards faces another lengthy lay-off despite comprehensively outboxing Mexico’s Adrian Curiel on Saturday night. Seven months after losing his IBF flyweight belt in a title unification fight with the then-WBO champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, in Glendale, Edwards returned to Arizona and outclassed the former IBF light-flyweight champion.

Bloody Sunny Edwards Turns Attention To Galal Yafai

Denver, CO

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The City and County of Denver likely will pay $500,000 next week to settle lawsuits against the police and sheriff’s departments. The City Council will vote Monday on two settlements. The first, stemming from a lawsuit filed against the police department in U.S. District Court, case 2023 CV00750-RM-JPO, is for $100,000. The second settlement is for $400,000 to be paid to Scott Peters and stems from a prisoner’s civil rights allegedly being violated, according to Justia. According to Justia, the lawsuit lists as defendants the City and County of Denver, Daniel Rodriguez, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3-12, Mohammed Mohammed, Michael Fitzmaurice, James Casias, Billie Humbles, Daniel Trujillo, Ian Schiffhauer, Michael Bennett, Cherif Sarr and Noreen Roberson. Additional information was not available Thursday.

Denver to pay $500,000 in lawsuit settlements against police, sheriff departments

David Benavidez has asked the World Boxing Council for two more weeks to make an official decision on fighting Canelo Alvarez. ‘The Mexican Monster’ had accepted an offer to campaign at light-heavyweight and contest the interim title against Oleksandr Gvozdyk earlier this month. In a tough battle with the Ukrainian puncher, Benavidez came out on top. However, he has been considering moving back to 168 in the aftermath.

David Benavidez contemplates reinforcing Canelo mandatory

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Steve Claggett ‘Will Bring Hell’ to Teofimo Lopez Jr.

Steve Claggett’s promoter, Camille Estephan, is in Miami ahead of his fighter’s chance to score one of the upsets of 2024, when Claggett challenges Teofimo Lopez...

Steve Claggett ‘Will Bring Hell’ to Teofimo Lopez Jr.

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