Phoenix, AZ

Southern California’s fan-favorite boxer Alexis “Lex” Rocha (24-2, 16 KOs) will face the undefeated Santiago “Somer” Dominguez (27-0, 20 KOs) of Ciudad Obregón, Mexico in a 12-round welterweight. The fight will headline a special edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN. The event,...

Alexis Rocha vs Santiago Dominguez, July 19 at Fantasy Springs

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

The weekend is approaching, and from Friday to Sunday it will be “fight-o-clock” somewhere in the world. Every Thursday, The Ring will bring you the most up-to-date information on the most relevant fights you need to see in this week-at-a-glance, one-stop enhanced fight schedule. A quick checklist for the cognoscenti, a useful nuts-and-bolts guide for the boxing neophyte is what we’re aiming at.

Fight Night Program – Week of June 27-July 3

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

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Super middleweight Raiko Santana can thank Overtime Boxing’s overtime rules after grinding out a decision win. Santana defeated former amateur standout Lorenzo Simpson by split-decision Friday night at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Original scorecards were 78-74 for Simpson, while the other two judges scored the bout 76-76.

Raiko Santana pulls out upset win in overtime round, sends Lorenzo Simpson to second loss

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Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Glendale, AZ

Jesse “BAM” Rodriguez (20-0, 13 KOs) dethroned WBC super flyweight champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada (44-4, 28 KOs) with a spectacular seventh round KO on Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Glendale, Arizona. Great fight. BAM dropped Estrada with a straight left hand in round four. After the round, Estrada went to Rodriguez’ corner. BAM rocked Estrada again in round five. Estrada dropped BAM in round six with a right hand. BAM dropped Estrada with a liver shot to end it in round seven. Time was 3:00. There is a rematch clause and Estrada says he plans to exercise it.

BAM KOs Estrada in seven, wins WBC 115lb belt

Sporting News

Find out when the Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse Rodriguez event starts and when the main event fighters should walk to the ring.

Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez start time: Live stream, price, full card, TV channel & more

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will now face former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in a three-round 152-pound boxing exhibition at Super RIZIN 3, which goes down July 28 in Saitama, Japan. The promotion did not reveal why Pacquiao’s original opponent, RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki, withdrew from the match. Pacquiao...

Manny Pacquiao has new opponent for RIZIN boxing exhibition

Arkansas State

Branson, MO

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

Washington, DC

Lamont Roach wanted to put on a show for his hometown fans in his first title defense, and that’s exactly what he did. Roach made the first defense of his WBA junior lightweight title on Friday in dominant fashion, stopping tough Irish contender Feargal McCrory in eight rounds at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C. The bout came to a halt at the 2:51 mark, as McCrory’s head trainer Colin Morgan threw in the towel.

Lamont Roach dominates Feargal McCrory in hometown title defense, eyes unification next

Juan Francisco Estrada is ready to go through the present to revisit the past. The reigning Ring/WBC junior bantamweight champion aims to once again share the ring with Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. The pair of future Hall of Famers have offered three memorable clashes, with Estrada ahead 2-1 in their series.

Juan Francisco Estrada Envisions Tetralogy With Chococalito Gonzalez, But Locked In On Bam Rodriguez

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Tempe, AZ

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Estrada-Rodriguez Undercard Results: Cardenas Edges Barrios; Rubalcava Wins In Matchroom Debut

Arturo Cardenas took in the advice of Robert Garcia and applied it all the way to the finish line. A hard fought battle with locally-based Danny...

Estrada-Rodriguez Undercard Results: Cardenas Edges Barrios; Rubalcava Wins In Matchroom Debut

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