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

Steve Claggett looks for the ultimate upset when he challenges Teofimo Lopez in Miami for the WBO and Ring super lightweight titles. Lopez is a former unified lightweight champion, beating Vasiliy Lomachenko to secure his legacy in boxing. Since losing the belts against George Kambosos Jr. in 2021, "The Takeover" has gone 4-0. He beat Josh Taylor to win the WBO and Ring super lightweight titles, and the 26-year-old is ready for unification fights against the best at 140.

How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett: Fight card details, start time and more for boxing fight

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Teofimo Lopez called out WBA light welterweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, saying he wants him next after successfully defending his WBO 140-lb title last Saturday night with a one-sided twelve-round unanimous decision over Steve Claggett in Miami, Florida. Lopez Wants ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Next. Teofimo (21-1, 13...

Teofimo Lopez Calls Out Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz After Successful Title Defense

Teofimo Lopez defended his WBO Junior Welterweight Belt by beating a determined Steve Claggett in a unanimous decision. The challenger started well. Claggett controlled the center, as he pushed forward in the first. Lopez stayed on the outside by using feints and jabs. Teo landed a left hook, but Claggett maintained his pressure. Lopez also landed a double jab, as Claggett countered with a right of his own. Lopez continued to move around, timing his opponent with a counter jab.

Teofimo Lopez Defeats Steve Claggett To Retain His WBO Junior Welterweight Title

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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

Manny Pacquiao looks sensational in the gym as the Filipino legend aims to break his world title record in the coming months. The eight-weight world champion is in talks to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship three years after his last professional bout. Pacquiao is due to be given special dispensation by the WBC Rankings Board despite losing to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. Pacquiao’s extraordinary career record and status in the sport will afford him one final opportunity at a world crown.

Manny Pacquiao looks sensational ahead of world record attempt

Ex-heavyweight ruler Deontay Wilder would get approval for a WBC bridgerweight title shot, World Boxing News has been told. WBN asked World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman about Wilder’s potential request to take a crack at current champion Lawrence Okolie. The question came after speculation over Wilder’s future in the sport without the chance to fight for the sport’s top prize.

Deontay Wilder gets WBC green light for bridgerweight title shot

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The WBC World Super Flyweight title is on the line Saturday night. Here's when Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse Rodriguez will face off.

What time is Juan Francisco Estrada-Jesse Bam Rodriguez fight? Walk-in time for main event

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Shakur Stevenson defends his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan in a 12-round bout at the Prudential Center in Newark on July 6, alongside a lineup of undercard fights. Stevenson is a 26-year-old three-division champion with a record of 21-0. Harutyunyan, aged 26, has a record of 12-1 and won...

Boxing: Shakur Stevenson to Defend WBC Lightweight Title vs Artem Harutyunyan, Full Undercard Details for 2024 Fight

The WBC has reportedly granted David Benavidez a two-week extension to decide between his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) moved to 175 earlier this month and captured the WBC interim light heavyweight title with his win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15th. The fight was also a WBC 175-lb title eliminator, making Benavidez mandatory for champion Artur Beterbiev’s belt.

WBC Grants David Benavidez 2-Week Extension to Decide Between 168 or 175 Mandatory Positions

Carl Froch laid into Anthony Joshua with ‘receipts’ following private exchanges between the pair of British former world champions. Froch says Joshua called him a ‘p****’ after criticism in a previous ‘Froch on Fighting’ video post. However, Froch then went a step further and stated Joshua was using a fake ‘stay humble’ persona and that the reality was far from that for the heavyweight star.

Carl Froch accuses Anthony Joshua of fake ‘humble’ persona

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Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez used a vicious left hook to the body to knock out Juan Francisco Estrada and win the WBC junior bantamweight title Saturday night.

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez takes Estrada's title with 7th-round KO

Bill Haney has responded to Oscar De La Hoya’s claim that his son Devin Haney is not a big star. De La Hoya’s comments were in response to Haney’s undefeated record getting reinstated following Ryan Garcia’s one-year ban after testing positive for Ostarine. Haney is suing Garcia for potential loss of earnings. He argues his brand has been damaged, as his purse bid for the Sandor Martin fight only drew in one bidder: Top Rank at $2.42 million.

Bill Haney Claps Back At De La Hoya’s Claim About His Son’s Stardom

Jesse Rodriguez stopped Juan Francisco Estrada in round seven. Rodriguez dominated the fight but had to get off the canvas in round six. Rodriguez attempted to close the range and attack the midsection to slow Estrada down early on, landing his power shots. Estrada hit back with a left hook in the second, but it was Rodriguez edging the opening few rounds. Estrada was falling short with his punches. However, he hurt Rodriguez via a right hook in the third to keep him wary.

Bam Rodriguez Stops Estrada In The Seventh

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has labeled Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis a “casual,” questioning his boxing knowledge in response to his wrong prediction on the outcome of the Rolly Romero vs. Isaac Cruz fight. Tank had picked Rolly to win, and he wound up being incorrect. Tank...

Shakur Stevenson Calls Gervonta Davis a “Casual” Over Boxing Knowledge Dispute

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In the latest Missed Fists, a boxer scores a dramatic comeback knockout just seconds after being near-finished, showcasing the unpredictable nature of combat sports. KO OF THE YEAR CONTENDER at the boxing event in Tokyo where Tyson Koki battled back to secure a Knockout of the Year-worthy win. LFA middleweight...

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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

Many heave given their opinion on Conor McGregor’s withdraw from UFC 303, now light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has added his thoughts. McGregor was set to square off with Michael Chandler in a highly anticipated bout between the former opposing coaches of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season 31. But due to an unfortunate injury to the Irishman’s toe, the bout has been cancelled and the waiting game for Chandler, not to mention the fans, will continue.

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Lopez And Claggett Face-Off In Final Presser

Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett faced off in their final presser ahead of their fight on Saturday. Lopez defends his WBO’s title in the 140-pound division,...

Lopez And Claggett Face-Off In Final Presser

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