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Fighting for More Than Scraps
Vic Saludar (R) made short work of Yotboon (L) last Wendesday. Since the start of the year, a slew of bouts for international boxing titles involving Filipino fighters were held in the…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia odds, prediction: Boxing expert on 50-13 run reveals picks for May 4 fight
A Cinco de Mayo weekend sporting tradition continues Saturday as famed boxing champion Canelo Alvarez puts his undisputed super middleweight crown on the line against undefeated interim champion Jaime Munguia. Their 12-round…
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Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue & Luis Nery Set for UNDISPUTED Tokyo Dome Duel
FOUR world title fights to stream LIVE & Exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ MONDAY at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 4, 2024) — The pound-for-pound king is ready…
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Dallas Ditches LA Clippers, To Meet OKC; Pattern Stays as Magic Repel Cavaliers
Los Angeles started the playoffs with two teams, Lakers and Clippers, but now no more. The Dallas Mavericks eliminated the remaining Los Angeles team, the LA Clippers, with a comfortable 114-101 victory…
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Canelo vs. Munguia: Mexican Standoff on Saturday
Cinco de Mayo weekend is upon us and that can only mean one thing, Canelo Alvarez is back in the ring. This time he faces off versus a younger Mexican foe by…
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CANELO ALVAREZ VS. JAIME MUNGIA TALE OF THE TAPE
Mexican boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez stakes his undisputed world super middleweight title against countryman Jaime Munguía on May 4 in Las Vegas, a day before the Mexicans celebrate their national holiday, popularly…
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Jason Moloney: Australia’s Road Warrior Hits Tokyo
Moloney to defend WBO bantamweight world title against Yoshiki Takei on the Naoya Inoue-Luis Nery card Monday, May 6 at the Tokyo Dome & LIVE on ESPN+ TOKYO (May 3, 2024) —…
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Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title Showdown Postponed Due to Beterbiev Training Injury
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 3, 2024) — The highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight world title showdown between WBC/IBF/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA ruler Dmitry Bivol — scheduled for Saturday, June 1…
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PSL Davao semi-finals on May 4
THE much-awaited semi-finals of the 1st Pilipinas Super League Qualifying Leg will be held today, May 4 at the La Terrazas Gym in Maa. Holy Child-Dr. K Dental battles MACS in the…
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WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: CANELO – 166.8 LBS., MUNGUIA – 167.4 LBS.
Mexican boxing superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez and his fellow Mexican challenger Jaime Munguia made weight Friday for the undisputed super middleweight championship Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada to…
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Canelo Alvarez continues the Cinco de Mayo tradition with huge fight vs. Jaime Munguia
The idea of turning Cinco de Mayo into a major fight weekend began with Oscar De La Hoya, was enhanced by Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., and appears to have been…
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Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy Promotions issue Canelo Alvarez a ‘cease and desist’ order over controversial press conference remarks
Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya and superstar boxer Canelo Alvarez will likely never fight in the ring, but they’re nearing a fight in front of a judge. Oscar De…
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Why Canelo Álvarez will fight Jaime Munguía after years of refusing fellow Mexican boxers
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez said he wouldn't fight another Mexican boxer, but he will now face Tijuana-born fighter Jaime Munguía over Cinco de Mayo weekend, Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Álvarez…
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Jayson Mama to fight in East Timor
FLYWEIGHT Jayson “The Smasher” Mama [19-1-0, 10KOs] of General Santos City will fight again, this time in East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, which is a country in Southeast Asia.…
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Pacers Oust Bucks, Will Meet Knicks; New York Boots Out Philadelpia
The Pacers registered their biggest improvement from entirely missing the playoffs last season by eliminating third seed Milwaukee via a crushing 120-98 win today in Indiana. Indiana won the series, 4-2 and…
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May 18: Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Title Showdown to Stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV
Streaming action begins at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (May 2, 2024) — The undisputed heavyweight showdown between WBC/lineal champion Tyson Fury and WBO/IBF/WBA ruler…
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JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS TO DEFEND WORLD TITLE AGAINST CODY CROWLEY AT WELLS FARGO CENTER ON JULY 13
IBF Welterweight King welcomes Canadian to Philadelphia for first fight as World Champion Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Boots Promotions are proud to announce that Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will defend his IBF…
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Sanman to help Samal Paddlers in dragon boat
THE Sanman Sports Foundation will be helping the Samal Island Paddlers Association [SIPA] to see action in the coming first Bugsay Balangay National Dragon Boat competition on May 11-13 at the Butuan…
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Alvarez vs Munguia Prediction: Mexican Boxing Will Peak This Weekend
Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight world title against the undefeated Jaime Munguia. This clash is a celebration for all of Mexico as both fighters are from this nation. Here…
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Ryan Garcia produces positive tests for Ostarine, but vehemently denies taking any performance enhancing drug
Anti-doping tests on Ryan Garcia given to him the day before and the day of his April 20 fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn came back positive for the banned substance Ostarine.…
