Sports | Boxing Headlines

Boxing divisional rankings: Smith's title win shakes up junior welterweight
Tue Jan 13 7:55 am
The crowning of a new WBC champion forces major changes in the 140-pound division. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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Boxing bold predictions for 2026: Inoue tops P4P, Paul vs. Ngannou, Taylor retires
Fri Jan 09 7:58 am
Our panelists weigh in with their predictions on the fights, major events and surprises that could shape boxing in 2026.
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Boxing's best of 2025: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more
Fri Jan 09 7:58 am
Terence Crawford, Gabriela Fundora, Rolando "Rolly" Romero and others were part of the best boxing moments of 2025.
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Men's boxers to watch in 2026: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, others
Fri Jan 09 7:58 am
Andreas Hale shares his thoughts on five fighters you should keep an eye on in the new year.
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Arrest warrant issued for WBA champ G. Davis
Wed Jan 14 3:57 pm
An arrest warrant has been issued for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident dating back to October.
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Itauma injured in camp, Franklin fight postponed
Tue Jan 13 5:11 am
Moses Itauma's fight against Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after the Brit sustained an injury in camp, Queensberry Promotions have confirmed.
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Garcia getting title shot vs. Barrios on Feb. 21
Wed Jan 14 8:12 am
Ryan Garcia will attempt to win his first major world title when he challenges WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Sources: Benavidez to fight Ramirez on May 2
Wed Jan 14 8:13 am
David Benavidez will move up in class to challenge WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on May 2 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.
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Postal service to issue commemorative Ali stamp
Mon Jan 12 8:05 am
Commemorative Muhammad Ali "Forever Stamp" to be unveiled Thursday in a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Smith seizes Matias' WBC belt with stunning KO
Sun Jan 11 1:42 am
Dalton Smith pulled off a stunning fifth-round knockout of Subriel Matias to become the WBC junior welterweight champion in a thrilling clash in Brooklyn.
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Kabayel defeats Knyba; nears Usyk world title fight
Mon Jan 12 5:13 pm
Agit Kabayel edged closer to a world title fight vs. Oleksandr Usyk after he ruthlessly dispatched Damian Knyba in three rounds on Saturday.
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Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Fundora moves up; a new name in the top 10
Thu Jan 08 7:56 am
Gabriela Fundora keeps moving up and Elif Nur Turhan scored another impressive TKO victory. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.
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