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Canelo-Crawford: A fight turning into an event
By Norm Frauenheim
Netflix and Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium are sure signs that Canelo Alvarez-versus-Terence Crawford is transforming itself into an event, bigger than just...
Pacquiao, Usyk, Bam: A three-sided look at the state of the game
By Norm Frauenheim
Yesterday, today and tomorrow played out on a three-sided weekend last Saturday that summed up what boxing has been, is now and...
Boxing’s New Born Rivalry
By Alex Seccia
On June 6th, 2025, Nahir “Woo” Albright (17-2 7Kos) made his grand return to boxing. Becoming a Co-Main Event feature on none...
A Flag For The Ages? Pacquiao hopes to wave it against Barrios
By Norm Frauenheim
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao stepped off a scale and looked up toward a corner high above the floor at the MGM...
Blood Sport 2? Tszyu-Fundora set for rematch on Pacquiao-Barrios card
By Norm Frauenheim
LAS VEGAS — Tim Tszyu saw why boxing is called bloodsport. He saw a lot it. All his.
His craft — the inescapable...
Valenzuela Passes the Xilohua Test in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA – Unbeaten featherweight prospect Noli Valenzuela dropped rugged Irving Xilohua in the first en route to a hard-fought eight-round unanimous decision in...
Valenzuela-Xilohua Heats up
JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA – Unbeaten Noli Valenzuela fights outside of his native Mexico for the first time to meet streaking local prospect Irving Xilohua in...
RIYADH SEASON QUOTES DAVID BENAVIDEZ VS. ANTHONY YARDE AND DEVIN HANEY VS. BRIAN NORMAN...
NEW YORK, NY – July 11, 2025 – Night of Champions', the upcoming Ring Magazine IV fight card as part of Riyadh Season will feature...
Juarez Back in Eight Ounce Gloves on Thursday night in Jamestown
Two-sport combat fighter Pedro Juarez will pack away his open-finger gloves and lace up his boots as he returns to the boxing ring after...
Pacquiao coming back in risky attempt to beat time to the punch
By Norm Frauenheim
Manny Pacquiao has never faced a risk he’s feared. He came to Los Angeles, then an emerging little guy yet mostly unknown...
Orazio DiMauro: Ready to Put on a Show at Mayweather Tribute Event in Las...
This coming Saturday afternoon, the world famous Mayweather Boxing Club hosts a 20-bout amateur boxing event in honor of the late former world champion...
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s arrest leaves lots of questions
By Norm Frauenheim
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s arrest on charges of being in the United States illegally just days after a loss to Jake Paul...
FOLLOW PAUL – CHAVEZ JR. – LIVE!!
Follow all the action as Jake Paul takes on former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The action Begins at 8 PM ET...
Deontay Wilder in a fight to restore his identity
By Norm Frauenheim
Deontay Wilder, another example of how heavyweight power frightens and fascinates, will attempt to ensure fans and mostly himself that his defining right...
Walsh, Bloodied, Scores Technical Decision in Santa Ynez
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA – World ranked junior middleweight contender Callum Walsh, bloodied and swollen from an accidental headbutt, scored a five-round technical decision over...
Walsh Back on the Marquee in Santa Ynez
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA – Junior middleweight contender Callum Walsh looks to continue his ascent up the 154-pound rankings when he takes on veteran Elias...
Quinones Explosive in Costa Mesa
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Unbeaten welterweight Alfredo Contreras made short work of normally durable Michael De La Cruz to cap a four-bout “Fight Club...
Phoenix trainer Willy Borchert gone, but his legacy lives on
By Norm Frauenheim
Willy Borchert, an electrician from nine-to-five and a trainer all the time, was a builder. He built a gym. He built fighters....
Cain Sandoval: New Opponent, Same Mission
Junior welterweight prospect Cain Sandoval had been preparing to meet fellow unbeaten Jesus Madueno this coming Saturday when the call came in last week...
Quinones Looks to Impress in Return
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Local product Alfredo Quinones ends a one-year layoff as he takes on tough gatekeeper Michael De La Cruz in the...
Albert Ochoa Back in Action on Thursday in Costa Mesa
Four years into his journey as a boxer and nine years removed from the prom date that brought him into the public consciousness, Albert...
Location, Location, Location: Canelo-Crawford trying to move on to Vegas’ biggest stage
By Norm Frauenheim
It’s on the calendar. It’s on the Netflix schedule. It’s on our mind and in our conversations.
Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford is everywhere...
Conflict In The Ring and Out: Vasiliy Lomachenko retires
By Norm Frauenheim
Vasiliy Lomachenko, complicated and gifted, announced on Thursday what many had expected months ago. He retired.
Age was a factor. He’s 37. Injuries, including...
VIDEO: Results and quick analysis of two DAZN cards for May 30, 2025
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USBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLIST BRANDON MOORE TO FACE UNDEFEATED & DANGEROUS STANLEY WRIGHT IN MAIN...
DETROIT (May 30, 2025) – Salita Promotions will present an electrifying night of fights on Friday, June 6, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, as part of International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend....
Slap 2: Plant, Charlo taking the first step toward a sequel
By Norm Frauenheim
It wouldn’t exactly be a rematch. Let’s just call it a sequel, Slap 2.
It’s been all but inevitable ever since Caleb Plant slapped Jermall...
Staying Relevant: Bam Rodriguez back on the job
By Norm Frauenheim
Staying busy and staying relevant are a couple of fundamentals, both of which will be at the top of Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez...
Garcia Scores Quick Win by Cut Stoppage; Lacanlale Thrills in Decision
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – Super featherweight prospect Gabriel Garcia scored the stoppage he predicted over Armando Frausto, but likely in a less satisfying fashion than...
Garcia Headlines in Pleasanton on Saturday
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – Super featherweight prospect Gabriel Garcia returns to the ring and makes his debut on the top of the bill as...
Lacanlale Back in Action this Saturday
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – Undefeated featherweight prospect Kyle Lacanlale aims to defend his home turf when he returns to the ring this coming Saturday...
Pacquiao raising inevitable questions with his second comeback
By Norm Frauenheim
Few great careers are complete without a risky comeback or two and, sure enough, 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao is poised to made a...
Navarrete Wins Technical Decision Over Suarez
Emanuel Navarrete retained the WBO Junior Lightweight title with a controversial technical unanimous decision over Charly Suarez at The Pachanga Arena in San Diego,...
Inoue keeps fans in the seats and himself at the top of the pound-for-pound...
By Norm Frauenheim
From weird to wow with a futile stop that was a waste of time, it was a weekend ride from gutter to...
Early Results from Las Vegas: Vargas Explosive in Stoppage Victory
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Later tonight, the pound-for-pound discussion will continue for superstar Naoya Inoue as he defends his unified super bantamweight title against...
Inoue back and anxious to remind America about his dynamic skill set
By Norm Frauenheim
LAS VEGAS -- Naoya Inoue stood on the scale like a politician on the bully pulpit Saturday in his first American appearance in about...
