Columbus, OH

Boxing can always use more truth and less spin. Oscar De La Hoya’s new social-media feature, “Clap-back Thursdays” won over some immediate support this week for cutting to the core of some of the high-profile matters the former world-champion fighter and powerful promoter is involved in. “When...

De La Hoya's "Clap-back Thursday" an immediate hit

David Benavidez is fresh out of ideas. After grabbing the WBC interim super middleweight title in 2020, the 27-year-old was convinced that Canelo Alvarez would have no choice but to fight him. That valuable trinket, nevertheless, has done nothing to place Benavidez in the position he wanted. So, despite being...

Andy Ruiz Welcomes a Future Showdown Against David Benavidez

Pennsylvania State

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Junto Nakatani dispatched challenger Vincent Astrolabio in the first round in his first defense of the WBC bantamweight world title.

Junto Nakatani KO's Vincent Astrolabio in bantamweight defense

Vasiliy Lomachenko has withdrawn from a fight with Gervonta Davis because the Ukrainian legend wants to take more time off from the sport. Having won the IBF lightweight title in Australia against George Kambosos Jr., ‘Loma’ opened talks with the WBA champion for a two-belt unification. The event was slated to occur in Las Vegas around late October or November but won’t happen for a while – at least in 2024.

Lomachenko pulls out of Gervonta Davis talks, fight off

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One of the most decorated fighters in women's MMA has teased a return to the UFC in order to finally fight Kayla Harrison.

MMA News: Bellator Champion Teases UFC Return for Fight with Kayla Harrison

Last August, Robert Helenius (32-5) faced Anthony Joshua (28-3) in a 12-round boxing match in London, England. Joshua knocked out Helenius in the seventh round to pick up the victory. On Friday, United Kingdom Anti-Doping banned Robert Helenius for two years for using a prohibited substance. Helenius tested positive for...

Robert Helenius Banned From Boxing For 2 Years After Anthony Joshua Fight

It’s been a while since Deontay Wilder has looked like that powerful, explosive athlete who took the heavyweight division by storm. He was never quite reliant on raw skills, but with the sort of power that can knock over a building, all Wilder needed was a split second to turn out the lights of his opponent. Nowadays, however, the success he once enjoyed has come few and far between.

Malik Scott: “Deontay Wilder’s 38, Not 28 No More”

The US Sun

OLEKANDR USYK could be set for a shock career change after his rematch with Tyson Fury. The slick southpaw became the undisputed king of the heavyweights in May when he recorded a split decision victory over The Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia. Usyk, however, will have to rematch the former...

Usyk tipped for shock career change after ‘retiring’ Tyson Fury in rematch due to lack of opponents

Las Vegas, NV

MMA Fighting has UFC Vegas 94 results for the Lemos vs. Jandiroba fight card and more from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday night. In the main event, Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba clash in a key strawweight contest. Lemos has won three of her past four fights and currently holds the No. 16 spot in MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound rankings. On the other side, Jandiroba has won three straight and looks to secure a title shot with another victory.

UFC Vegas 94 Results: Lemos vs. Jandiroba

Shakur Stevenson rejected the opportunity to sign for Oscar De La Hoya at Golden Boy Promotions before receiving a cold reply. The WBC lightweight champion was the first target for De La Hoya’s new segment, ‘Clap Back Thursdays,’ where the GBP Chairman fires back on social media. Stevenson became the focus of De La Hoya’s venom in his maiden installment.

Oscar De La Hoya claps back at Shakur Stevenson after rejection

Andy Ruiz Jr. says former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s recent four-fight comeback was aided by “easy opponents.”. Ruiz sees Joshua being matched against four sub-level opponents to regain his lost self-confidence. Although he seems to be more confident, he looks just as uncertain as before when Dubois challenged him to a fistfight during their face-to-face interview. Joshua talked about wanting to use a chair to fight and looked scared.

Andy Ruiz Jr. Doubts Anthony Joshua’s Comeback Amid “Easy Opponents”

Tenshin Nasukawa wasn’t thrilled with the way he landed his first career stoppage earlier this year. Saturday’s performance delivered a far more satisfying outcome. The wildly popular combat sports star stopped Jonathan Rodriguez in the third round of their ESPN+ aired co-feature. Rodriguez was floored and deemed unfit to continue at 1:49 of round three Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

Tenshin Nasukawa Halts Jonathan Rodriguez In 3rd Round, Eyes Bantamweight Title Shot

DAZN, 4:00 am ET, Justis Huni vs Troy Pilcher. Heavyweight prospect Huni headlines in Fortitude Valley, which is in Queensland, which is in Australia, which is where he’s from. Matchroom’s Australia dream isn’t dead yet!. Saturday, July 27. ESPN+, 2:00 pm ET, Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora....

How to watch Joyce vs Chisora, Shields vs Lepage-Joanisse: Boxing streaming and TV schedule for July 25-27, 2024

Junto Nakatani continues to plead his case as a pound-for-pound talent. The latest display offered by the three-division titlist was a statement-making first-round knockout of the Philippines’ Vincent Astrolabio. A straight left hand to the body put Astrolabio down to end the fight at 2:37 of the first round Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

Junto Nakatani Scores One-Punch 1st Round Knockout Of Vincent Astrolabio, Defends WBC 118-Pound Title

Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against Vincent Astrolabio in Tokyo, aiming to solidify his pound-for-pound status after moving up to 118lbs and becoming a three-weight world champion. Nakatani's record: 27-0, with 20 KOs. Astrolabio's record: 19-4, with 14 KOs. Yes, But. Astrolabio, despite a slightly deceptive record, has...

2024 Tokyo Boxing: Nakatani vs. Astrolabio Full Results and Title Defense Battle

Boxing’s place at the Olympics has been in jeopardy for years now, but the sport has kept its spot for at least one more cycle, and men and women from around the world will lace up the gloves and look to bring medals home from Paris, with fights starting on July 27 and wrapping up on Aug. 10.

Olympics 2024 boxing preview: Team USA and key names from around the world

Los Angeles, CA

Promoter Eddie Hearn says the upcoming "Riyadh Season" boxing card, featuring a Terence Crawford fight, and a performance by Eminem, will be the biggest in American boxing history!

Crawford 'Riyadh Season' Card Biggest In U.S. Boxing History, Eddie Hearn Says

Former world champion Victor Ortiz makes his ring return against Rodrigo Damian Coria on August 24 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The bout serves as the co-feature on the PPV card topped by Floyd Mayweather Jr vs John Gotti III 2. 37-year-old southpaw Victor Ortiz (33-7-3, 25 KOs)...

Victor Ortiz vs Rodrigo Damian Coria set for Mayweather-Gotti III 2 undercard

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in Las Vegas, Nevada, to stage UFC Vegas 94 later TONIGHT (Sat., July 20, 2024) inside UFC Apex. Headlining the ESPN+-streamed event is a women’s Strawweight fight between Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba, while Steve Garcia will face Seung Woo Choi in the co-headlining act (because of this).

UFC Vegas 94 start time, full fight card details | Lemos vs. Jandiroba

Tampa, FL

Amanda Serrano scored a stoppage win in a massive mismatch tonight, putting Stevie Morgan away in the second round when the referee rightly called a stop to the one-sided action. Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KO) was in her 50th professional fight tonight, and got her first stoppage win since 2021. She...

Amanda Serrano steamrolls Stevie Morgan, Ashton ‘H2O’ Sylve suffers brutal upset knockout loss

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Junto Nakatani knocks out Astrolabio in first round, Olascuaga wins WBO title

Junto Nakatani took care of Vincent Astrolabio easily today in Tokyo, stopping the Filipino challenger in the first round to retain his WBC bantamweight title. Nakatani...

Junto Nakatani knocks out Astrolabio in first round, Olascuaga wins WBO title

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