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Jose Benavidez Sr., father and trainer of two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez, does not believe that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will ever fight his son. The WBC recently ordered a final eliminator between Benavidez and Caleb Plant – with the winner securing a mandatory crack at Canelo, who holds the undisputed crown at 168. “To

Fernando Vargas was barely 21 years old when he became a world champion by stopping Luis Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas in just his 15th professional fight. The youngest son of the former IBF junior middleweight champion possesses comparable ambition. Emiliano Vargas (1-0, 1 KO), a highly touted lightweight who will make his Top Rank debut

The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as Michel Rivera vs. Frank Martin, Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, William Zepeda, Dmitry Bivol, and more. Hi Bread,   Congrats on Plant and J-Rock making successful returns after defeats. We talk a lot about winning in boxing but not so much losing

Video by Ryan Burton – Seniesa Estrada Interview – At the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, middleweight boogeyman Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBO world title against British champion Denzel Bentley (17-1-1, 14 KOs). This is the first title defense for Janibek, who was elevated from interim champion

At the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, middleweight boogeyman Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBO world title against British champion Denzel Bentley (17-1-1, 14 KOs). This is the first title defense for Janibek, who was elevated from interim champion after Demetrius Andrade elected to move up in weight. The

Though brilliant, Dmitry Bivol’s career appeared to be floundering. With little to no options against the rest of the light heavyweight division’s elite, an inquisitive look was etched upon his face as Canelo Alvarez audaciously made the decision to face him. While perplexed initially, the Russian native happily accepted his offer. Ultimately, the two would

Pick It: TBRB #1 Sunny Edwards vs. #10 Felix Alvarado (Friday, FITE, 12:30 PM EST) This free card on FITE TV puts two of the world’s best flyweights in the spotlight. 26-year old IBF titlist Sunny Edwards (18-0, 4 KO) made the most of a title chance versus Moruti Mthalane, upsetting the veteran with an

Light heavyweight contender Callum Johnson announced on social media that he’s deciding to end his pro career. The 37-year-old has been out of the ring since October of 2021, when he picked up a ten round majority decision win over Server Emurlaev. Johnson (20-1, 14 KOs) is best known for his four round scrap with

Steve Spark had a chance to fight on Matchroom Boxing’s first ever show in his Australia homeland. He instead settled for a role as ringside commentator on that October 15 evening in Brisbane. A far more significant opportunity awaited the Queensland-bred knockout artist, who traveled to the other side of the world for a fight

Good fights aren’t always big fights.  The reverse is true as well. While some may lament the lack of the latter through the end of the year, particularly as regards a certain welterweight clash that ain’t happening, boxing has plenty of good fights to keep fans invested and excited through the end of the year. 

David Benavidez’s promoter prodded WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman until he got the definitive answer he sought Wednesday at the sanctioning organization’s convention in Acapulco, Mexico. Sulaiman ultimately confirmed to Sampson Lewkowicz, whose company promotes Benavidez, that the winner of the upcoming battle between Benavidez and Caleb Plant will be named the mandatory challenger for Canelo

Andy Ruiz Jr. has felt the euphoric feeling of being on top of the boxing world but he’s also endured the lowest of lows. In December of 2016, Ruiz sulked as a chance to become heavyweight champion slipped through his fingers against Joseph Parker. But after recording three consecutive victories, the Mexican star was given

After a decorated career in karate and an equally impressive run as an amateur boxer, Marie-Eve Dicaire informed her team that she intended to turn pro. She didn’t exactly get a rousing response. “My team told me, ‘We cannot tell you no, but it’s gonna be hard,’” Dicaire recalled with a chuckle. “But actually, it

Julio Cesar Martinez and McWilliams Arroyo continue to find ways to not meet in the ring. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the oft-postponed WBC flyweight title consolidation bout takes another hit. An undisclosed injury has forced Puerto Rico’s Arroyo to withdraw from their scheduled December 3 rematch to have aired on DAZN from the Desert Diamond

All that is apparently standing in the way of Oleksandr Usyk from getting his shot at the undisputed heavyweight championship is the green light from Tyson Fury. Egis Klimas, the longtime manager of the WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion from Ukraine, suggested in a recent interview that they had done their part in

Mark Taffet has a wall full of college degrees.  Not to mention a resume that’s surely the envy of reunion classmates from his days at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. But to hear him tell it, the former head of HBO PPV began scaling a professional mountain that yielded roles in some of boxing’s

After nearly 11 months out of the ring, Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada is ready to make up for lost time. Estrada, who signed a long-term promotional pact with Top Rank earlier this year, will defend her WBA minimumweight world title Saturday against Jazmin Gala Villarino at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las

Eddie Hearn is under the impression that Canelo Alvarez’s recent operation will not necessarily prevent him from keeping his usual fight schedule. Alvarez, the undisputed 168-pound champion from Mexico, recently revealed that he underwent surgery for his left wrist. Alvarez, 32, sustained damage to it during his trilogy with Gennadiy Golovkin in September, which Alvarez