Source: Gilles Mingasson / Getty At first glance, the Morehouse Boxing Club sounds like exactly what the name says: a group of students learning how to throw hands. But the story is deeper than jabs, footwork and sparring sessions. The club has become one of the more distinctive student-led movements at Morehouse College, using boxing […]
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Terence “Bud” Crawford has shut down Conor McGregor’s claims about a $200 million offer. McGregor has previously said that a two-fight crossover offer was on the table courtesy of Turki Al-Sheikh. However, according to the Irishman, Crawford turned it down. The unbeaten boxer has now clarified whether the offer was real. Crawford has revealed that […]
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Rico Verhoeven was expected to struggle badly against Oleksandr Usyk, but the heavyweight kickboxing great turned the fight into a far tighter contest than many predicted. Usyk eventually won by 11th-round stoppage, yet the finish became the story because the Dutchman appeared to survive just as the bell became central to the dispute. That made […]
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Deontay Wilder returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over Derek Chisora. The contest went the distance, with Wilder edging a split decision after a demanding battle. The bout proved to be closely contested throughout, with both fighters enjoying strong moments. Chisora’s pressure tested Wilder, but the American’s output and control ultimately swayed the […]
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Anthony Joshua has made his first public appearance since the death of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, arriving at the O2 Arena to support Derek Chisora. Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on 29 December, which killed Ghami and Ayodele. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement […]
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Lauren Price secured a hard-fought victory in Cardiff, retaining her world welterweight titles, but the bloody encounter has left her hoping her wedding plans for next month remain on track. Price decisively defeated Stephanie Pineiro over 10 pulsating rounds, with judges scoring the contest 98-92 and 99-91, ensuring the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts stayed […]
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This weekend, Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper will settle their grudge after a frosty build-up to their title-unification clash. At London’s Olympia, the unbeaten Dubois will put her WBC lightweight belt on the line, while fellow Briton Harper defends the WBO title. It will be the headline fight on a card where eight of the […]
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have reportedly signed up to fight this autumn, but the big shock is that it won’t be in the UK. Instead, they’re set to meet in Dublin. The two former champions still carry serious weight in boxing circles, even though they’ve lost six times between them. They were supposed to […]
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Derek Chisora will square off with Deontay Wilder in the Misfits Boxing heavyweight main event on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. Meanwhile, the unbeaten Viddal Riley challenges Mateusz Masternak for the European Boxing Union cruiserweight championship in the 12-round co-headliner. A brief rundown for those who want to watch the show: Where to […]
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Terence Crawford and Tim Tszyu recently shared a lighter moment inside the Tszyu Boxing Academy. The meeting came as part of a Main Event TV feature, with the Australian star closing his camp for Denis Nurja on 5 April. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement And their conversation quickly became a talking point after an unexpected admission from […]
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Cris Cyborg is now a dual-sport champion after capturing a boxing title on Saturday in Brazil. Reigning PFL women’s featherweight champion Cyborg has a long list of accolades that includes belts in UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce and Invicta FC. Those all come in the MMA world, but now she has added a boxing trophy to her […]
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Eddie Hall is putting his (massive) gloves back on. This time, Hall faces perhaps his most high-profile opponent to date in Tommy Fury. The two will box June 13 at Misfits 23, sub-named “Beauty vs. The Beast.” The event takes place at AO Arena in Manchester, England. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement A one-time World’s Strongest Man, […]
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Sebastian Fundora will defend his WBC junior middleweight crown when he faces Keith Thurman in the Premier Boxing Champions main event on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Yoenis Tellez collides with Brian Mendoza in the junior middleweight co-headliner. A brief rundown for those who want to watch the show: […]
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A 19-year-old female boxer who was in a medically induced coma after getting knocked out during a pro fight in California on Saturday, March 21 was off the ventilator and able to follow commands on Monday, March 23, according to an official who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition they not be identified […]
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In a second consecutive highly impressive performance, Albuquerque boxer Jason Sanchez defeated the Dominican Republic’s YeYery Castillo by third-round TKO on a King’s Promotions card Saturday night in El Paso. Sanchez improved his record to 18-6 with 10 wins by knockout. Castillo, who lost his second bout in a row — both by knockout — […]
Read More In a second consecutive highly impressive performance, Albuquerque boxer Jason Sanchez defeated the Dominican Republic’s YeYery Castillo by third-round TKO on a King’s Promotions card Saturday night in El Paso. Sanchez improved his record to 18-6 with 10 wins by knockout. Castillo, who lost his second bout in a row — both by knockout — […]
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Mar. 12—Editor’s Note: This story was initially published in the Pioneer’s Spring 2026 edition of inBemidji Magazine. To see the full issue, click here. Brad Croaker took a slow, composed walk to the squared circle on Dec. 20, 2008, at Northern Lights Casino in Walker. He didn’t know it at the time, but he was […]
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Oleksandr Usyk has said his shocking upcoming fight with Rico Verhoeven may give way to two more bouts before he retires, with the heavyweight champion outlining his preferred final opponents. On 23 May, unified champion Usyk will defend his WBC title against kickboxing icon Verhoeven in a strange match-up, which is due to take place […]
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Dana White loves a rant. He delivered a doozy Sunday, March 8. During a press conference after Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision to become the first champion of White’s Zuffa Boxing, he pummeled boxing as “rinky dink’’ and inept enough for him to make some startling predictions. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement A reporter […]
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Most Valuable Promotions, co-founded by Jake Paul, has signed a “landmark” multi-year deal with ESPN to broadcast fights featuring women boxers promoted by MVP, the promotion company announced March 6. The deal will run through 2028, according to MVP, which is launching MVPW – “a new global platform for women’s boxing,” the company said in […]
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The Paul brothers have made plenty of enemies across combat sports, but one former NFL player has now stepped forward with a blunt challenge. Logan Paul’s recent comments about beating NFL players in a boxing ring have sparked responses from around the league. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement One message in particular stood out because it skipped […]
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Conor Benn will fight Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, it has been confirmed. The bout will be Benn’s first under the Zuffa Boxing banner, after he made a shock switch from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom last week. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Benn’s split from Hearn has dominated headlines in the boxing […]
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The Zuffa Boxing signing of Conor Benn has been a controversial topic this past week. Benn reportedly received a $15 million contract for one fight, which is significantly more than most — if not all — UFC athletes earn on a per fight basis. Since Dana White is the head of both the UFC and […]
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Conor Benn’s contract with Zuffa Boxing has been one of the biggest talking points in combat sports over the last week. It was surprising, grand, and controversial. Benn, a British professional boxer, left Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing to sign with Dana White’s newly-formed Zuffa Boxing. The move was unexpected, as Benn had developed his career, […]
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Where to watch Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2: Live stream, TV channel & start time for 2026 boxing fight originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Claressa Shields headlines another event inside the Little Caesars Arena when she defends her status as the undisputed heavyweight […]
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Ryan Garcia fought the most complete fight of his career in a fight that he dominated from the opening bell to the final bell while easily defeating Mario Barrios. With the unanimous decision victory over Barrios on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Garcia became the new WBC welterweight champion to win the […]
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Ryan Garcia cruised to a lopsided decision win over Mario Barrios on Saturday, winning the WBC welterweight title in the process. Garcia dropped Barrios in the very first round, and while he could not replicate or better that moment as the fight wore on, he stayed in complete control throughout. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement After the […]
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Who won the Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios fight? Garcia crowned WBC welterweight champion after dominant decision win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ryan Garcia outpointed Mario Barrios to win the WBC welterweight title Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, claiming […]
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Floyd Mayweather has announced that he plans to come out of retirement and return to professional boxing in 2026. Mayweather, who ended his career with a knockout win over UFC star Conor McGregor nine years ago, has since stepped away from official fights. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But while he’s stayed away from sanctioned bouts, the […]
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Eddie Hearn has claimed he “misjudged the character” of Conor Benn, after the boxer left Matchroom to join rival promoter Dana White. On Friday, it was announced that Benn had joined Zuffa Boxing, which is spearheaded by UFC president White. And the move comes just days after White launched a scathing attack on Hearn, saying […]
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Conor Benn is the latest big addition to the growing Zuffa Boxing roster. Last month, the promotion added a big name in cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. It has now made a surprising move by signing Benn (24-1), one of the best British boxers on the planet, who will now bring his talent to the Zuffa […]
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