Brian Campbell
204 articles · ESPN.com
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Mikey Garcia vs. Jessie Vargas fight prediction, undercard, odds, start time, live stream, preview
As the first (and subsequently only) big-name welterweight signed to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport after the promoter inked a historic $1 billion deal with DAZN in 2018, it was somewhat apropos Jessie…
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Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 fight results: ‘Gypsy King’ obliterates the ‘Bronze Bomber’ for TKO win
LAS VEGAS -- Unable to complete one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history when he settled for a disputed draw against Deontay Wilder in their first meeting, Tyson Fury made…
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Manny Pacquiao next fight: Errol Spence, Floyd Mayweather among six best options for 2020 bouts
When looking back at the year in boxing as a whole in 2019, it would be difficult to argue against the idea of Andy Ruiz Jr.'s stoppage of unified heavyweight champion Anthony…
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Anthony Joshua enters the fight of his life in a rematch that likely defines his future
Given the sport's unpredictability, it can be a slippery slope to assign too much meaning to a single fight in a boxer's career. When you're talking heavyweights, where one punch can end…
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Canelo vs. Kovalev fight takeaways: Alvarez proves greatness, now has big decisions to make
History was made on Saturday in Las Vegas as Canelo Alvarez moved up two divisions and finished light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev via 11th-round knockout. Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) became just the…
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Errol Spence Jr. avoids serious injury in crash where vehicle flips over multiple times
Unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. is in stable condition after being involved in a rollover crash early Thursday morning. After police confirmed that Spence was the lone passenger in a Ferrari…
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Errol Spence Jr. earns split decision win over Shawn Porter to unify welterweight titles
LOS ANGELES -- Unable to dictate the fight on his own terms, Errol Spence Jr. was forced to beat the rugged Shawn Porter at what he does best in Saturday's welterweight unification…
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Errol Spence Jr. ready to reveal complete package vs. Shawn Porter in quest to become the face of boxing
If there's anything scarier than the way Errol Spence Jr. walks down and systematically dismantles his opponents, it's the fact that the unbeaten IBF welterweight champion says he hasn't yet come close…
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Manny Pacquiao can once again change how we view his legendary career with a win over Keith Thurman
With his 2010 victory over Antonio Margarito to claim a vacant junior middleweight world title, Manny Pacquiao likely authored the first line of his boxing legacy by becoming the only fighter in…
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Despite his many critics, Keith Thurman hopes luring Manny Pacquiao into a brawl is his best shot at victory
In his first pay-per-view headlining role, amid questions surrounding whether his killer instinct as a puncher is gone, unbeaten Keith "One Time" Thurman has seemingly made it his responsibility to sell Saturday's…
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Andy Ruiz Jr. upsets Anthony Joshua with seventh-round TKO to claim heavyweight titles
NEW YORK -- A late replacement and massive underdog, Andy Ruiz Jr. just shook up the world. Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) spoiled the long-awaited U.S. debut of unified heavyweight champion and British…
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Boxing Pound for Pound Rankings: Canelo Alvarez stakes his claim at the top, welterweights step back
The last decade of boxing's pound-for-pound debate has largely centered around one undisputed name at the top and a group of worthy also-ran's vying one tier below for consideration. Outside of a…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman set for huge welterweight showdown in July
A long-rumored summer blockbuster appears to be a go for July 20. After months of speculation that eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, who holds the WBA's secondary welterweight title, would look to…
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How Daniel Jacobs can pull the upset over Canelo Alvarez in their middleweight unification fight
LAS VEGAS -- On Saturday night in Sin City, two of the best middleweight boxers in the world will square off to determine who reigns supreme in the 160-pound division (DAZN, 9…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs fight prediction, tale of the tape, expert pick, card, odds
After all the pre-fight fanfare fades away and endless talk of judging and rehydration clauses are ancient history, Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs will finally meet in the ring on Saturday to…
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Daniel Jacobs unwilling to let negativity or narrative ruin his storybook ending vs. Canelo Alvarez
LAS VEGAS -- As the days draw closer to the biggest fight of his career, Daniel Jacobs has made it a point to avoid at all costs dipping into any negative energy…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs fight: Five key storylines for the unification bout in Las Vegas
Three of the four recognized world titles at 160 pounds will be at stake on Saturday when lineal champion Canelo Alvarez faces Daniel Jacobs in a much-anticipated middleweight unification bout. Alvarez (51-1-2,…
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Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Anthony Crolla fight prediction, date, card, expert picks, odds, live stream
When legendary Top Rank promoter Bob Arum speaks about unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, he compares the pound-for-pound king's unique skills to that of an artist. "It's the equivalent of watching Picasso…
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PBC on Fox results: Shawn Porter retains welterweight title with split-decision win over Yordenis Ugas
With plenty of big business awaiting the winner in a crowded welterweight division, it was WBC champion Shawn Porter who was able to survive and advance against an upset-minded opponent. Porter (30-2-1,…
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Abner Mares pulls out of Feb. 9 title bout against Gervonta Davis with injury
Former three-division champion Abner Mares was forced to pull out of his Feb. 9 main event against WBA junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis with a right elbow injury suffered in training, Showtime…