Oscar Rivas becomes the first ever WBC Bridgerweight Champion
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 23, 2021, 4:59 a.m.

Oscar Rivas (28-1, 19 KOs) became the first ever WBC Bridgerweight champion by defeating Ryan Rozicki (13-0, 13 KOs) in Montreal, Canada.

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Haney vs. Diaz on December 4 for the WBC title
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 23, 2021, 3:46 a.m.

On December 4 Devin Haney (26-0, 15 KOs) will fight Joseph Diaz (32-1-1, 15 KOs). The boxers have decided the terms of the bout, which could be officially confirmed in the coming days.

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Usyk: "I'm capable of beating Fury"
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 23, 2021, 2:32 a.m.

"I think Fury is a very good fighter, a good athlete. He's also got a good tongue. Tyson claims he's the king of kings, but only he thinks so. That's what I can say about him," WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KO) said.

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Herring and Stevenson make weight
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 22, 2021, 6:32 p.m.

WBO super featherweight champion Jamel Herring (23-2, 11 KOs) and his title challenger Rio Olympic medalist Shakur Stevenson (16-0, 8 KOs) were officially weighed in on the eve of their fight this coming Saturday, October 23 in Atlanta, Georgia. Both fighters met their weight limit without any problems on ...

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Hearn: "I think Whyte's next opponent will be Fury"
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 22, 2021, 4:10 p.m.

WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) was scheduled to fight Otto Wallin in London on October 30, but Whyte, who was one step away from fighting full champion Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs), reported a shoulder injury. Many suspect that no serious injury has ...

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Davis and Romero promise a war in the ring
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 22, 2021, 11 a.m.

The explosive Gervonta Davis (25-0, 24 KOs) is set for another pay-per-view fight on December 5 in Los Angeles. The American will be opposed by his compatriot Rolando Romero (14-0, 12 KOs). They're a punching bag boxer and promise to put up a real war in the ring.

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Taylor injured, fight with Catterall postponed to February 26
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.

Josh Taylor (18-0, 13 KOs) suffered a knee injury and will not be able to prepare in time for his fight against Jack Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs), scheduled for December 18. The fight for IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC super featherweight belts will be moved to February 26.

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Inoue to defend IBF and WBA titles on December 14 in Japan
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 22, 2021, 9 a.m.

On December 14 IBF and WBA world champion Naoya Inoue (21-0, 18 KOs) will return to Japan for another professional fight. The 28-year-old fighter will face IBF sixth ranked Aran Dipaen (12-2, 11 KOs) of Thailand. Despite turning 30, Dipaen has only been in the pro ring three ...

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Joshua's quest continues: Garcia is fourth of 'tested' coaches
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 21, 2021, 4:03 p.m.

According to media reports, Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) decided to change coach, and continues to explore the market and visit the gyms of famous trainers in the US.

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Medvedev, a Russian boxer, killed a bear with a knife
Andrew Karlov
Oct. 21, 2021, 3:06 p.m.

Russian boxer Ilya Medvedev, 23, is in intensive care following a dramatic encounter with a bear in the Tyumen region, Russia, while fishing. The bear killed one of Medvedev's friends, who fought the animal to the death in a winning fight.

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