Mountain View, CA

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 Sept. 5-11

The bridgerweight division has joined the purse bid festivities. Reigning WBC titlist Lawrence Okolie and mandatory challenger Kevin Lerena are forced to go the auction route. The two sides reneged on a previous agreement, which drew the scorn of the sanctioning body—though to the delight of the #PurseBidHeads nation. A hearing will be held on Sept. 20 in London, on the eve of Riyadh Season’s debut in the U.K. market.

Lawrence Okolie-Kevin Lerena WBC Bridgerweight Title Fight Heads To Sept. 20 Purse Bid

The Ring first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925. Almost a century later, it’s no exaggeration to claim that these independent ratings are the most respected and talked-about in world boxing. The Ring Ratings Panel is made up of a dozen experts from around the world. Opinions are shared,...

The Ring Ratings Reviewed 2024: Lightweight

Professional boxers David Nyika (R) and Hemi Ahio during a press conference and media opportunity at TVNZ to announce their upcoming fights on the undercard of the rematch between George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney in Melbourne in October. Monday 12 September 2022. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz.

Tommy Karpency Replaces Blake Caparello, Will Face David Nyika On Sept. 14 in Auckland

Temecula, CA

Jose Zepeda will move on to fight another day. Ivan Redkach, on the other hand, has a hard choice to make. Zepeda stopped Redkach in the second round of a battle between former title challengers. Redkach was floored three times as the fight was stopped at 2:02 of round two Friday night at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.

Jose Zepeda Floors Ivan Redkach Three Times, Earns Second Round Knockout Win

The three newest signees on the Most Valuable Promotions roster will anchor its first prospect-based show in Puerto Rico. Unbeaten talents Jan Paul Rivera, Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro and Krystal Rosado will appear on the Oct. 11 MVProspects 9 show at Coliseo Roger Mendoza in Caguas, P.R. The event was announced in connection with all three young talents officially added to of the MVP roster.

Most Valuable Promotions Signs Three Prospects; All To Appear On Oct. 11 Show in Caguas, P.R.

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Apache Junction, AZ

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Taquería Frontera made an immediate splash in Cypress Park's emerging restaurant scene during their soft opening last week. By bringing everything, from their tacos to their employees, from their family’s small Tijuana taco chain, Tijuanazo Taquerías , this new taquería embodies everything we love about Tijuana’s taco life. Most admirably, it’s built to encourage conversations on border politics by figuratively hoping to replace the borders people maintain between each other with their delicious Tijuana-style tacos.

L.A.’s Next Top-Tier Taquería Brings Border-Defying Asada and Perfect Al Pastor to Cypress Park

Lawrence Township, NJ

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

It has been a while since I produced an edition of “Ask the formerly homeless guy anything,” but the questions still are coming. I have answers. If you have a question, leave it in the comments of this article and I will try to answer.

Opinion: Many homeless, addicted people in Denver crave sobriety

Former drug users and advocates for people who use drugs asked the Denver City Council Monday to act and open a safe injection center for drug users. Several people spoke during the public comment period. The council adopted a proclamation supporting drug users later in the meeting. Kevin Flynn was absent.

Denver drug users, advocates decry overdose, ask for injection center

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Chris Billam-Smith vs. Zurdo Ramirez Unification Bout Eyed For Nov. 16 Riyadh Season “Latinos Night” Show

A big unification bout is in play for Golden Boy’s first exclusive Riyadh Season show. The Ring has confirmed that Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez...

Chris Billam-Smith vs. Zurdo Ramirez Unification Bout Eyed For Nov. 16 Riyadh Season “Latinos Night” Show

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