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Canelo Alvarez is no longer the undisputed champion at 168 pounds. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Alvarez had chosen to fight Edgar Berlanga on September 14. pic.twitter.com/QPDKnVfiiC — Edgar Berlanga Jr (@EdgarBerlangaJr) July 25, 2024 It appears that the IBF was not happy with Alvarez’s choice of opponent and stripped him of his […]
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Canelo Alvarez Stripped Of World Title After Choosing Edgar Berlanga As Next Opponent

The legendary Manny Pacquiao will be back in action this Sunday (July 28, 2024) when the boxing great competes at Super RIZIN 3 in a three-round, special rules exhibition match against kickboxing specialist Rukiya Anpo from inside Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Pacquiao, who turns 46 later this year,...

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Mike Tyson could have fought the world’s heavyweight champion but priced himself out of the fight after an exhibition comeback. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet,’ a former undisputed ruler in the late 1980s, held talks with Tyson Fury in the months following a comeback draw with Roy Jones Jr. Tyson and RJJ agreed to an ill-fated Triller exhibition that gave both a taste of what might have been in the years they were out of the ring.

Mike Tyson’s $650m demand killed fight vs heavyweight champ

Joe Joyce weighed 281.2 lbs, while Derek Chisora weighed 256.7 lbs at Friday’s weigh-in for their 12-round headliner this Saturday, July 27th, at the O2 Arena in London. The event will be shown live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and TNT Sports in UK. Joyce’s weight is a concern...

Joyce 281.2 vs. Chisora 256.7 – Weigh-in Results for Saturday

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A potential fight between David Benavidez and David Morrell is the match fans are anxious to see this fall, especially if Morrell is victorious on August 3rd in his battle against Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic. Those two are fighting for the vacant WBA World Light Heavyweight title at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Benavidez vs. Morrell: The Light Heavyweight Fight Fans Want

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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

Mike Tyson has partnered with Carma HoldCo Inc. and Advanced Mycology to launch a new all-in-one at-home magic mushroom kit to add to his thriving cannabis business. Carma HoldCo Inc. is a leading global house of brands harnessing the power of cultural icons to transform industries. TYSON 2.0—the brand led by legendary boxer, entrepreneur, and advocate Mike Tyson—brings psychedelic enthusiasts Mikeadelics, an innovative product, and Tyson’s first foray into the psychedelic market. ‘Iron’ Mike has rolled out Mikeadelics to smoke shops nationwide, and they can be purchased via advancedmyco.com/tyson.

Mike Tyson hits the magic mushroom trail with ‘Mikeadelics’

Ryan Garcia has yet to follow through on his promise of rehab and revealed a new reason for his ongoing controversial behavior. The super lightweight has gone on a social media rampage for months, polarizing audiences and demographics with disastrous results. His most shocking contribution, which included racial slurs, came with an apology and intentions to get himself clean following substance abuse.

No sign of rehab as Ryan Garcia gives reminder on wild behavior

Canelo Alvarez’s super middleweight reign has been a stalwart of dominance; but not anymore. The boxing superstar is being stripped of his IBF super middleweight title. This news comes as Alvarez gears up for his September 14 showdown with Edgar Berlanga. Canelo’s delay in defending against the IBF top contender, William Scull, seems to be the reason.

Canelo Alvarez Stripped Of IBF Super Middleweight Title Ahead Of Fight Against Edgar Berlanga

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Alvarez chose to take on Edgar Berlanga next instead of the IBF's mandatory challenger William Scull

Canelo Alvarez loses undisputed status after IBF strips him of title for failing to fight mandatory challenger

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OLEKSANDR USYK'S team have set a staggering price for a "complicated" trilogy fight against Anthony Joshua. Usyk ripped away the unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts from AJ in 2021 before retaining them in their rematch a year later. So it leaves promoter Alex Krassyuk expecting a third bout to...

Oleksandr Usyk’s team name staggering price for Anthony Joshua trilogy fight due to ‘complicated’ negotiations

David Benavidez wants to fight for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title on Cinco De Mayo. Benavidez defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first fight at 175 to become the WBC Interim Champion. He is now mandatory for either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol, who face off for undisputed on October 12. The decision means Benavidez will abandon the idea of fighting Canelo Alvarez at 168. He is the WBC mandatory at 168 and 175, meaning he cannot compete in both weight divisions.

Benavidez Aims For Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title On Cinco De Mayo

The World Boxing Association seems to have put reform plans on hold with additional belts and unfathomable title sanctions. On the back of WBA President Gilberto Mendoza revealing his openness to giving YouTuber Jake Paul a title shot, former welterweight champion Danny Garcia has been handed a highly unwarranted title chance at middleweight.

WBA sinks to familiar low with Danny Garcia, Jake Paul title shots

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Edgar Berlanga Promises Fireworks in Upcoming Canelo Fight. On September 14, in Las Vegas, undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KO’s) will take on the brash and flashy Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga (22-0, 17 KO’s). At least, those are the particulars according to Berlanga, ranked #1 (WBA), #4 (WBO) and #4 (IBF). Unsurprisingly, the Brooklyn born bruiser was quick to take to his social media to talk about the match.

Berlanga: “We Got the Canelo Fight; Knockout Season!”

Manny Pacquiao looked ten years younger in a recent workout ahead of his return to action at Super RIZIN 3 this weekend. The Filipino boxing legend faces Rukiya Anpo in Japan as the oldest welterweight champion ever pushes towards a final title shot. Pacquiao is on the verge of facing WBC champion Mario Barrios, a story World Boxing News broke first, dependent on the powers that be finding a place and time. Both Pacquiao and Barrios have agreed to fight. However, the ‘Pac-Man’ cannot afford to lose this weekend.

Vicious Manny Pacquiao defies age with critical title shot at stake

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The fans have been waiting for the lightweight world title unification bout between Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko. Originally planned for November, the fight was supposed to be one of the most significant events on the boxing calendar including a title fight for the WBA and IBF lightweight championships.

Gervonta Davis Seeks Next Opponent

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The UFC has signed one of Cage Warriors' biggest stars to step in and make his debut on short-notice at UFC Abu Dhabi next weekend.

UFC Abu Dhabi News: Cage Warriors Star Signs Contract for Short-Notice Debut

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Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce both insisted that they had no plans to retire from boxing after their all-British heavyweight war on Saturday night.Chisora floored Joyce in the ninth round en route to a deserved unanimous decision victory that came after a thrilling 10-round contest at London’s O2 Arena.‘Del Boy’ had appeared to strongly hint during the week that he would retire regardless of the result against Joyce, though has now clarified that his repeated references to an emotional ‘farewell dance’ related to his final appearance at the venue in question rather than his career itself.Instead, a buoyant Chisora now...

Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce both answer retirement question after heavyweight thriller

Derek Chisora defeated Joe Joyce by a ten-round unanimous decision in the main event on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England. In the co-main event, WBC International super featherweight champion Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner retained his title, defeating Archie ‘Sharpshooter’ Sharp by a ten-round unanimous decision in a battle of unbeaten boxers.

Boxing Results: Joe Joyce Loses to Derek ‘War’ Chisora!

Oscar De La Hoya launched his latest firing-back session on Thursday, denying a rumor before aiming at Canelo and Jake Paul. The Golden Boy Chairman addressed reports that Jaime Munguia had signed for Top Rank before his next fight. Munguia is slated to return in the coming weeks, with opponents in the Top Rank stable being considered.

Oscar De La Hoya blasts Top Rank rumor, Canelo and Jake Paul

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IBF clarifies Canelo Alvarez was stripped, champ did not vacate

World Boxing News received an email from the International Boxing Federation after stating Canelo Alvarez dropped the IBF title. The IBF clarified to WBN that Canelo...

IBF clarifies Canelo Alvarez was stripped, champ did not vacate

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