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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 27: WBO ORDERS MELVIN JERUSALEM VS. OSCAR COLLAZO MANDATORY TITLE FIGHT
The World Boxing Organization formally ordered a mandatory minimumweight title fight between Melvin Jerusalem and Oscar Collazo during the weekend. They were given until February 14 to reach an agreement and avoid…
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Weigh-In Results: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson
TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Emanuel Navarrete 129.2 lbs. vs. Liam Wilson…
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‘I’m coming for you’ – Usyk continues trolling of Tyson Fury’s ‘belly’ as undisputed fight talks near conclusion
OLEKSANDR USYK has taken to his SWIMMING POOL to continue his trolling of Tyson Fury. The undefeated Ukrainian is on the brink of finalising a historic undisputed heavyweight showdown with the Gypsy…
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Adrien Broner had a Problem: Volume 1 – Bankruptcy
Former boxing champion Adrien Broner listed the twenty problems he’s overcome ahead of his return to action on February 25. World Boxing News begins the countdown with number one – bankruptcy. Broner…
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Featherweight Thrill: China Champ Liu Wensong Battles “Ipugao” KJ Natuplag Saturday in Dubai
Skilled Filipino WBO Oriental Champion KJ Natuplag and Middle Kingdom warrior champ Liu Wensong are all-systems-go to climb the ring for their thrilling war this coming Saturday, February 4, at the VIC…
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Houston Rockets defeat OKC Thunder again, 112-106
In boxing, styles make fights. Could the same maxim be true in the game of hoops? The Houston Rockets, who own the worst record (13-38) in the Western Conference, had the style…
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RISING AUSSIE HEAVYWEIGHT STAR JUSTIS HUNI SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Brisbane talent joins Eddie Hearn on a multi-year deal Australia’s rising Heavyweight star Justis Huni (7-0, 4 KOs) has signed a multi-year promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 23-year-old from…
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Donaire Versus Estrada for WBC Dual Titles Possible?
Nonito Donaire is left without an opponent to fight for the WBC bantamweight crown left vacant by erstwhile undisputed world champion Naoya Inoue. This after original foe Jason Moloney through his promoter…
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Boxer Omar Henry’s Passing Still Impacts Sport 10 Years Later
10 Year Anniversary of Henry's Passing with Documentary in Production Feb 1. 2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the untimely death of Team Mayweather affiliate and Top Rank alumni Omar Henry, a…
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SHAW SURVIVES DAY 1 SCARE AS VAN BOENING CRUISES
Jayson Shaw survived a hill-hill scare in his opening match of the World Pool Championship 2023 in Kielce, Poland as defending champion Shane Van Boening cruised through to Winners Round 1 unscathed…
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Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete & Liam Wilson Primed for Junior Lightweight Title Showdown
Navarrete-Wilson goes down Friday LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT GLENDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 1, 2023) — The Top Rank on ESPN 2023 schedule continues with…
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SERRANO: UNDISPUTED WOULD BE HUGE FOR PUERTO RICO
Brooklyn ace aiming to make history on Saturday night in New York Amanda Serrano and greatness go hand-in-hand – but the Brooklyn star admits that beating Erika Cruz to become the undisputed…
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PH scores 3rd straight win in Serbia, FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities
MANILA---THE Philippine chess team thwarted Serbia 2 to claim its third win, 3.5-0.5, in the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities at the Belgrade's Crown Plaza Hotel Wednesday in Belgrade, Serbia.…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 26: MARK MAGSAYO FACES BRANDON FIGUEROA ON MARCH 4
Former WBC world featherweight titleholder Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo will face Brandon Figueroa on March 4 in a 12-round bout that will take place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. * *…
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BAUMGARDNER: I’LL SHOW I’M ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Super-Featherweight champion gunning for undisputed in New York Alycia Baumgardner is in the form of her life and knows one more win will cement her spot as one of the best fighters…
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS PROMISES ACTION FOR HOMETOWN FANS IN SAN ANTONIO ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT THE ALAMODOME
San Antonio’s Barrios Battles Jovanie Santiago in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS – February 1, 2023 – Former world champion and San Antonio’s…
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Toledo to host first ever USA Boxing Women’s Championships in July
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 1, 2023) -- USA Boxing will hold the first ever USA Boxing Women’s Championships, July 22-29, at Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio. The week-long inaugural event will…
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Broner’s last chance: “I put myself in this position…The only way out is boxing”
You won’t find too many fighters who’ve “come back” more than Adrien Broner. Frankly, the four-division former world champ hasn’t looked like a legit elite-level fighter for at least nine years now…
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Eddie Hearn updates on Canelo Alvarez’s plans, Terence Crawford, Bivol vs Beterbiev, Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, more
Eddie Hearn had his weekly chat with Ak and Barak on The DAZN Boxing Show, giving some updates on the upcoming DAZN show on Saturday from New York, Canelo’s plans, where Bivol…
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CESAR FRANCIS MOVES TO 147, VOWS TO RETURN STRONGER
Cesar Francis has announced he will move up to the welterweight division, after the previously world ranked New Yorker dropped a close majority decision to Jesus Saracho. Francis was in control early,…
