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105 Years Since Jack Dempsey Vs. Georges Carpentier Changed Boxing History
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (1137+ words) Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier took place exactly 105 years ago today on July 2, 1921, forever altering the commercial trajectory of professional sports. The heavyweight championship bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey, remains a watershed moment as the…...
Teofimo Lopez Admits Father Failed Him Against Shakur Stevenson As He Moves To Welterweight
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (1006+ words) Teofimo Lopez has admitted his father and long-time trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr. , failed to provide the necessary guidance during his recent loss to Shakur Stevenson. The 28-year-old former unified champion expressed that the lack of proper instructions prevented him from…...
Puerto Rico Commission Announces First Monthly Boxing Rankings On June 30, 2026
19+ hour, 51+ min ago (1125+ words) The Puerto Rico Professional Boxing Commission and ARC Sports & Entertainment officially announced a partnership on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to launch the territory's first monthly rankings for professional boxing. Starting Wednesday, July 1, the new system will track the top five fighters in…...
Victor Pascual Linares Enters Dominican Sports Hall Of Fame For 1984 Olympic Medal
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (971+ words) The Permanent Committee of the Pabell'n de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano officially announced on Tuesday, June 30, that legendary boxing trainer Victor Pascual Linares will be inducted into the Dominican Republic Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony, marking the 60th edition…...
Red Owl Boxing Finalises Box Fest XIX Card For August 7 In El Paso
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (846+ words) Red Owl Boxing CEO Greg Bloom has confirmed that the promotion will return to Texas for "Box Fest XIX" on Friday, August 7, 2026. The event takes place at the El Paso County Coliseum and features a headline clash for the vacant…...
Steve Cunningham Backs David Benavidez To Challenge Oleksandr Usyk
21+ hour, 11+ min ago (656+ words) No Smoke Boxing...
Gene Fullmer Dethrones Sugar Ray With Seventh-round Knockdown At Madison Square Garden
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (747+ words) Gene Fullmer ended Sugar Ray Robinson's third middleweight title reign on January 2, 1957, securing a unanimous decision victory before 18, 934 spectators at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The 25-year-old challenger, known as the "Mormon Mauler," utilized relentless physical pressure and…...
Dana White Dismisses Eddie Hearn, Targets NFL And NBA As Rivals
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (806+ words) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has flatly dismissed the idea of a promotional rivalry with Matchroom Boxing Chairman Eddie Hearn, asserting that his benchmarks for success lie far beyond the scope of traditional combat sports. Speaking at a…...
Oscar De La Hoya Defends WBC Welterweight Title By Split Decision
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1134+ words) The 1999 welterweight championship clash where Oscar De La Hoya defends his title against Ike Quartey remains one of the most polarizing results in modern boxing history, continuing to spark debate among analysts and fans over twenty-five years later. On February…...
Jermall Charlo Targets Koen Mazoudier In July 26 Super Middleweight Bout
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (816+ words) Undefeated former two-division champion Jermall Deandre Charlo is set to face Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight bout on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The matchup takes place at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia, serving as a high-profile feature on the…...