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Unbeaten IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis returned to action for a dominating TKO triumph over David Avanesyan. The Sporting News provided undercard results and a full report on the main event.

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. David Avanesyan results: Ennis sparkles in TKO 5 win, calls out Terence Crawford

Brooklyn, NY

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Daniel Jacobs has retired from professional boxing at 37 years old. “[I’m] announcing my retirement,” Jacobs wrote. “[I] want to show my gratitude and appreciation to the sport of boxing as it has changed my life in ways I never could imagine. It has instilled so many morals and values I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. Boxing made me the man I am today. It has always been my dream to be a champion in life and when boxing found me, I was a poor kid growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn with not much to look forward to. As a young Black kid, I was being forced fed an identity that I wasn’t important or wouldn’t succumb to anything substantial in life. I was told [that] the ghetto that I grew up in was was full of criminals with no future and I [would] be a statistic just like my peers and the ones that came [before] me. [They told me that I would be] dead or in jail with no potential to make it out or to make a success of myself. I am now proud to say [that] I’m the rose that grew from concrete in Brooklyn. I’ve prove[d] so many people wrong.”

Daniel Jacobs Retires From Boxing At 37 Years Old

Albert Batyrgaziev, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist in junior lightweight, overcame a near disaster on Friday to defeat Jono Carroll and claim the interim WBA super featherweight title. Carroll (24-3-1, 7 KOs), 32, of Dublin, Ireland, a sizable underdog, came out swinging heavily as Batyrgaziev (11-0, 8 KOs), 26,...

Albert Batyrgaziev puts the pressure on Lamont Roach Jr. after victory over Jono Carroll

Tim Tszyu doesn’t like waiting around. But that’s what he has been forced to do, primarily because of the grisly cut he sustained on his forehead during his March 30th bout versus Sebastian Fundora. Tszyu has been on the mend following the split decision loss to Fundora, taking...

Tim Tszyu outlines his ‘20 steps forward’ plan after upset loss

Las Vegas, NV

Lightweight Raymond Muratalla proved his mettle by defeating former titleholder Tevin Farmer in a 10-round unanimous decision Saturday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Muratalla's victory – by scores of 97-92, 96-93 and 95-94 – sets the stage for a potential title shot. The bout began...

Raymond Muratalla finally pins down Tevin Farmer for the win

The names involved may not be recognized by most western audiences, but fight fans might want to start getting familiar with Ryuki Matsuda. The 18-year-old kickboxer cut his teeth on the amateur circuit in Japan, fighting dozens of times and winning most of those bouts. He turned professional in 2021, quickly racking up an 11-0 professional record before opting to transition into the rules of Muay Thai. His first Muay Thai match came against fellow Japanese kickboxer Issei Ishii and resulted in a draw.

Highlights! 18-year-old Japanese kickboxer transitions to Muay Thai, knocks out pound-for-pound king in second fight

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Philadelphia, NY

Boxing On SI

By Moses Ochieng After securing the WBC USA light heavyweight title on Saturday night, a stepping stone towards bigger fights, Khalil Coe declared his ambition

The Rising Star, Khalil Coe, Sets His Sight On WBC Light Heavyweight Champion, Joshua Buatsi

47% of Ennis’ landed punches were body punches, 53% of his landed power punches were body punches. The ring doctor halted the bout after the fifth round, where Ennis landed 32 of 53 (60%) of his power punches and knocked Avaneysan down.

CompuBox Punch Stats: Jaron Ennis-David Avanesyan

Teofimo Lopez, the WBO champion at 140 pounds, has expressed his intention to move up to the welterweight division, eyeing a potential three-division world champion status. Lopez clarified previous retirement suggestions, stating his continued passion for the sport after his recent victory over Steve Clagget. As Top Rank's roster at 147 pounds lacks depth, Lopez could be a strategic opponent, especially once Norman, another Top Rank fighter, is fully promoted to the full welterweight title. Lopez's move aligns with the WBO's rules, allowing him to challenge for the 147-pound title as the current 140-pound titlist.

Teofimo Lopez Eyes Three-Division Champion Title with Move to Welterweight Division

The four partners of Boxing 5 put their arms around each other and embraced in the ring after their maiden show on DAZN, signing off on their 10th show in just 19 months. Promoter Larry Wainstein was absolutely elated - "Isn't this great for the Fighters?" It was the third...

Kaine ‘K9’ Fourie makes short work of Siesko Makaleni

Denver, CO

Rose Namajunas capped off Saturday’s UFC Denver event with a one-sided victory over Tracy Cortez to earn her second straight win at 125 pounds. Following the win, Namajunas expressed her interest in fighting for the flyweight title, or a women’s “BMF” title, but are any of those realistically possible for the two-time strawweight champion?

UFC Denver post-fight show: Reaction to Rose Namajunas’ dominance, Silva vs. Dober all-out chaos

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis was playing with David Avanesyan on Saturday night, not trying to outdo Terence Crawford by knocking him faster than he did two years. (Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom) Regardless of whether Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) was trying to stop Avanesyan (30-5-1, 18 KOs)...

Ennis “Played” with Avanesyan, Not Focused on Outdoing Crawford

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

William Zepeda’s number has finally been called. The WBC has ordered “El Camaron,” the no. 1 lightweight contender with all four sanctioning bodies, to battle champion Shakur Stevenson. The pair have until August 20th to come to terms. Stevenson’s (22-0, 10 KO) decision win over Artem Harutyunyan...

WBC orders Shakur Stevenson to face William Zepeda

Rose Namajunas looked to continue her path toward a title shot in a second weight class, and she accomplished that with a win over Tracy Cortez in the main event of UFC Fight Night Denver. Namajunas got off to a strong start nearly right away, dropping Cortez with a jab...

‘Rose Looks Like Mayweather In There’ – Fighters & Fans React To Rose Namajunas Cruising To Decision Win Over Tracy Cortez At UFC Fight Night Denver

Los Angeles, CA

Matchroom has announced the next dates in the careers of world title hopefuls Diego Pacheco, Rocky Hernandez and Dalton Smith. Super middleweight contender Pacheco will face former title challenger Maciej Sulecki at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, while Hernandez meets Thomas Mattice in Hermosillo on Sept. 13.

Dates announced for Diego Pacheco, Rocky Hernandez, Dalton Smith

Jaron "Boots" Ennis retained his IBF welterweight title by defeating David Avanesyan at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, in front of nearly 14,000 spectators. Ennis dominated the bout, culminating in a Technical Knockout victory after knocking Avanesyan down in the fifth round. Ennis improved to 32-0 in his boxing...

Jaron Ennis Retains IBF Welterweight Title with TKO Win over David Avanesyan

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Trevor McCumby hungry to make the most of Caleb Plant opportunity

Undefeated super middleweight Trevor McCumby is on the verge of landing an August 17 showdown against Caleb Plant. McCumby, 31, 28-0 (21 KOs), says a fight...

Trevor McCumby hungry to make the most of Caleb Plant opportunity

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