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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

All it took was one night for Devin Haney’s career to be turned upside down. Heading into his April 20 showdown versus Ryan Garcia, Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) was rated among the world’s best – an undefeated former undisputed lightweight champion who was making the first defense of his WBC 140-pound strap.

What’s next for Devin Haney?

Undefeated WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani is targeting a unification bout following an emphatic win over Philippines’ Vincent Astrolabio. Nakatani (28-0, 21 knockouts) continued to audition for a pound-for-pound slot after a devastating first round KO win on Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The Japanese Nakatani, 26, landed a straight left hand to the body of Astrolabio (19-4, 14 KOs) which sent the Filipino to the canvas and ended the bout abruptly.

Junto Nakatani targets bantamweight unification, calls out Naoya Inoue

WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani and Vincent Astrolabio went head-to-head after making weight, with Astrolabio pointing at the belt he hopes to take home. Nakatani will be making the second defense of his 118lbs title after winning it with a brutal 12th-round knockout of Andrew Maloney in 2023. This will be Astrolabio’s second attempt at a championship, after losing a majority decision to Maloney while the Australian held it.

Junto Najatani and Vincent Astrolabio make weight; Kosei Tanaka-Jonathan Rodriguez called off

Joe Cordina has described as “mad” the criticism aimed at Shakur Stevenson in the aftermath of his victory over Artem Harutyunyan. As befits one of the world’s finest active fighters, Stevenson eased to the latest defence of his WBC lightweight title earlier in July on an occasion in which he appeared under threat as rarely as he threatened a stoppage.

Joe Cordina rounds on critics of ‘artful’ Shakur Stevenson

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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

Grant Smith is relishing the prospect of Chantelle Cameron continuing to improve after overseeing victory over France’s Elem Mekhaled in their first fight together. In 2023 Cameron stood alone at the top of the 140lbs division having become the first professional to defeat the iconic Katie Taylor. A lot has happened in the months since.

Chantelle Cameron’s new trainer unhappy with judge after ‘million-dollar’ performance

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It is often said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression but Solomon Dacres gets the opportunity to do just that in Birmingham on Saturday night. In November, and just days after signing with Queensberry Promotions, Dacres, 8-0 (2 KOs), was quickly given a platform to defend his English heavyweight title. The fighter in the opposite corner – Michael Webster – may have brought an unbeaten record with him but, in reality, he was there to provide Dacres with a respectable name to showcase his talents against,

Solomon Dacres ready to finally ‘put Michael Webster to bed’

Lewis Wood retained his central area super-featherweight title with an exciting, hard-fought decision victory over Faraqat Ali at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. In December, Wood, 8-2, won his title by getting off of the canvas to beat the previously unbeaten John Edwardson in a thrilling fight and he took Ali’s ‘0’ after dragging the Yorkshireman into another toe-to-toe battle.

Lewis Wood edges entertaining clash of styles with Faraqat Ali

Carson, CA

The date was April 18, 2015. Nine months shy of a full decade ago. That was the night Andrzej “Andrew” Fonfara, aged 27, stopped Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, aged 29, in the ninth round of a light-heavyweight bout atop a Showtime card at what was then called the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

The long goodbye: former rivals Fonfara and Chavez Jr hit the 6-rounder circuit

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Bill Hayes portrayed Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives since 1970 and was beloved by fans. CNN reported that the 98-year-old entertainer passed away on January 12 of this year and was still acting.

Bill Hayes was completely blind in his last Days of Our Lives scene

Paul landed 52 jabs and 44 power punches. He knocked Perry down in the first minute of the first, second, and sixth rounds. Perry beat the ten count each time, but by the sixth round, he’d absorbed 96 punches from Paul while only landing 33 of his own. The referee mercifully halted the bout.

CompuBox Punch Stats: Jake Paul-Mike Perry

For the first time in five years, Ekow Essuman finds himself without a belt, but the former British and Commonwealth welterweight champion has picked up the scent of another title. Essuman, who will challenge English welterweight champion Owen Cooper (10-0, 4 KOs) in Birmingham, England, on Saturday night, seems revitalized...

Ekow Essuman says he’s ‘ready for the hunt’ against Owen Cooper

Serrano blitzed Morgan, landing 41 of 91 punches in the first round, while Morgan threw 41 punches and landed 7. Serrano kept her foot on the gas, landing 15 of 24 power punches (63%), forcing the referee to halt the bout 38 seconds into the second round because Morgan was just taking punches.

Compubox Punch Stats: Amanda Serrano-Stevie Morgan

Los Angeles, CA

Isaac Cruz catapulted his career from a middle-of-the-pack contender into a heralded commodity in 2021 when he came in as a late replacement opponent and gave knockout artist Gervonta Davis all he could handle in a close decision loss. "Pitbull" proved that a fighter can evolve into a star even...

Isaac Cruz years for another shot at Gervonta Davis with full training camp

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

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Danny Garcia targets old foes Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr.

Danny Garcia has said he wants to avenge losses to Errol Spence Jr. and Keith Thurman before his career is over. Philadelphia’s Garcia is 37-3 (21...

Danny Garcia targets old foes Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr.

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