Pacquiao launches bid for Philippine presidency
September 19, 2021 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has made it official: He's running for president of the Philippines. More...

'He's a true heavyweight now': Oleksandr Usyk ready for Anthony Joshua
September 17, 2021 (12:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
If Oleksandr Usyk defeats Anthony Joshua, he'll be a unified heavyweight champ, and a hero's welcome will be assured back in his native Ukraine. More...

Fulton-Figueroa unification bout set for Nov. 27
September 16, 2021 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Junior featherweight titlists Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa will square off in a 122-pound unification bout on Nov. 27 at Park MGM in Las Vegas. More...

AIBA to pay medalists at amateur boxing worlds
September 16, 2021 (12:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The International Boxing Association said a total prize fund of $2.6 million was in place to award medalists in each category at the men's amateur world championships, with $100K for gold, $50K for silver and $25K for bronze More...

Predicting potential surprises in boxing, including Terence Crawford's future, Canelo Alvarez vacating titles and more
September 16, 2021 (12:25) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boxing is as entertaining as it is unpredictable, so we look at some potential decisions that could take you by surprise. More...

Sources: Whyte, Wallin agree to Oct. 30 clash
September 15, 2021 (23:53) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte and Otto Wallin have agreed to meet Oct. 30 at O2 Arena in London, sources tell ESPN. More...

Terence Crawford finally gets his big fight, but can Shawn Porter pull off the upset?
September 15, 2021 (23:53) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Former opponents and a boxing analyst break down Shawn Porter's chances against Terence Crawford. More...

Sources: Crawford, Porter agree on Nov. 20 bout
September 14, 2021 (15:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Welterweight titlist Terence Crawford and contender Shawn Porter have reached an agreement to fight Nov. 20 in Las Vegas on ESPN+ PPV, sources tell ESPN. More...

The future or just a fad? After Holyfield-Belfort, what's in the cards for novelty boxing?
September 14, 2021 (12:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Another weekend, another boxing exhibition that, for better or worse, caught the world's attention. Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Mike Coppinger debate the future of boxing's trend of alternative fights. More...

Conceicao files complaint over loss to Valdez
September 14, 2021 (02:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Robson Conceicao filed a complaint over the officiating and judging in his bout against Oscar Valdez last week, as well as the fact Valdez tested positive for a banned substance. More...

Paul moves on from Woodley rematch: No tattoo
September 14, 2021 (00:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul said Tyron Woodley did not get a tattoo that says, "I love Jake Paul," so he and his team are moving on from the idea of a potential rematch. More...

Celebrity fights have been fun, but Holyfield-Belfort crossed the line
September 12, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The quality of the fights has varied greatly, but an entertaining trend took a dangerous turn Saturday night. More...

Belfort overwhelms Holyfield in 1st-round finish
September 12, 2021 (02:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Vitor Belfort was too fast and too strong for 58-year-old Evander Holyfield, dropping him once before swarming him in a first-round TKO in their boxing match Saturday night. More...

Silva demolishes Ortiz with brutal KO in 1st round
September 12, 2021 (02:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Anderson Silva stopped fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz via knockout at 1:21 of the first round Saturday night in Hollywood, Florida. More...

Evander Holyfield-Vitor Belfort live results and analysis
September 11, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Evander Holyfield takes on Vitor Belfor in a heavyweight boxing match. Follow live. More...

Valdez overcomes sluggish start to top Conceicao
September 11, 2021 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Oscar Valdez rallied down the stretch after a slow start and defeated Robson Conceicao via unanimous decision to retain his 130-pound title on Friday in his adopted hometown of Tucson, Arizona. More...

Lopez mulls 140 future, sees 'no point' in Loma II
September 11, 2021 (02:20) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Teofimo Lopez is mulling moving up divisions after his lightweight title fight against George Kambosos on October 4 in New York City, and he said in an interview with ESPN on Friday night that he has no plans to schedule a rematch with Vasiliy Lomachenko. More...

Oscar Valdez-Robson Conceicao live results and analysis
September 10, 2021 (22:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
WBC junior lightweight champion Oscar Valdez takes on Robson Conceicao in the main event. Follow live. More...

Joshua welcomes Fury's latest challenge
September 10, 2021 (21:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Anthony Joshua has welcomed Tyson Fury's declaration that he still wants to fight him next year. More...

Everything you need to know about Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort
September 10, 2021 (13:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
At 58 years old, Evander Holyfield is returning to the boxing ring to face MMA legend Vitor Belfort. More...

Sources: Mikey Garcia agrees to October bout
September 09, 2021 (14:20) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Mikey Garcia has agreed to terms for a fight with Sandor Martin on Oct. 16, after the Juan Francisco Estrada-Roman Gonzalez bout planned for that date was put on hold because Gonzalez contracted COVID-19, sources said. More...

Lopez, Kambosos sign; fight on for Oct. 4 in NYC
September 09, 2021 (14:20) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Unified lightweight titlist Teofimo Lopez and contender George Kambosos have officially signed their contracts to fight on Oct. 4 at Hulu Theater in New York City. More...

Real or Not: Evander Holyfield shouldn't be in a ring; Jake Paul should face a real boxer next
September 09, 2021 (14:20) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The two big boxing cards this weekend are headlined by fighters who probably shouldn't be in the ring. More...

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Amanda Serrano gains ground, but where does she land?
September 08, 2021 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano scored the 41st victory of her career to secure a top-3 spot in ESPN's women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings. More...

Figueroa tests positive for virus; Fulton fight PPD
September 08, 2021 (01:25) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brandon Figueroa has tested positive for COVID-19 and his 122-pound title unification with Stephen Fulton, set for Sept. 18 in Las Vegas, has been postponed, he announced Tuesday. More...

Trump to call Holyfield-Belfort alternate telecast
September 08, 2021 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Donald Trump has signed a contract to provide commentary on a "gamecast" of Saturday's boxing event headlined by Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort, Triller told ESPN. The former president will be joined by his son, Donald Trump Jr. More...

'I'm not a cheater. Never have been. Never needed it': Oscar Valdez tells all
September 07, 2021 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Oscar Valdez talks about his positive test, how it has impacted his perception and defends why he's still fighting on Friday against Robson Conceicao. More...

Warrington-Lara rematch declared technical draw
September 04, 2021 (22:50) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Josh Warrington was left frustrated after his bid for revenge against Mauricio Lara ended in a technical draw Saturday. More...

Taylor outclasses Han to retain world titles
September 04, 2021 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Katie Taylor's reign as the queen of the lightweight division -- and women's professional boxing -- might not have been in doubt Saturday, but she had to settle for a steady rather than stunning win over Jennifer Han. More...

De La Hoya tests positive; Belfort-Holyfield on tap
September 03, 2021 (21:55) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Oscar De La Hoya has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing him to pull out of his scheduled bout vs. Vitor Belfort, who will now face Evander Holyfield. More...

Female Mexican boxer, 18, dies 5 days after fight
September 03, 2021 (10:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jeanette Zacarias Zapata died from injuries sustained in a bout with Marie-Pier Houle on Saturday night at IGA stadium. More...

Sources: Valdez can proceed with Conceicao bout
September 03, 2021 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Athletic Commission ruled Oscar Valdez can proceed with his fight vs. Robson Conceicao next week, sources told ESPN. More...

Katie Taylor hopes title defense will line-up Amanda Serrano
September 02, 2021 (19:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano were linked to fight last year but it failed to materialise due to the coronavirus pandemic and the boxers' teams did not reach an agreement. More...

Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Sven Elbir set for Oct. 2
September 01, 2021 (14:25) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Chris Eubank Jr. will face Sven Elbir in London on Oct. 2, with Russia's David Avanesyan defending his European welterweight title against Britain's Liam Taylor. More...

Warrington on Lara loss: 'Lowest I've ever been'
September 01, 2021 (13:25) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Josh Warrington has admitted that losing to Mauricio Lara earlier this year left him too embarrassed to leave his house for six weeks. More...

Sources: Banned stimulant shows in Valdez test
August 31, 2021 (23:20) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Oscar Valdez, scheduled to defend his WBC 130-pound title against Robson Conceio Sept. 10, had an A-sample test turn positive for phentermine, a central nervous-system stimulant prohibited by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, sources told ESPN. More...

Real or Not: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley was a big win for boxing
August 31, 2021 (11:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Regardless of the quality of the fight itself, Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley continued a trend of Paul fights bringing young fans into boxing. More...

Ink and PPV buys: Jake Paul has a decision to make on boxing future
August 30, 2021 (07:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After his victory over Tyron Woodley, the big question for Jake Paul is, "Who's next?" More...

Sports world reacts to Jake Paul's split decision win over Tyron Woodley
August 30, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul remained undefeated as a pro boxer, and fighters, and other athletes had a lot to say after his fight against Tyron Woodley. More...

Paul beats Woodley via decision, improves to 4-0
August 30, 2021 (04:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul beat Tyron Woodley via split decision in their cruiserweight fight in Cleveland on Sunday night. More...

Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley live results and analysis
August 29, 2021 (23:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
YouTube sensation Jake Paul takes on former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match. Follow live. More...

Davis relinquishes title, plans to vacate second
August 28, 2021 (21:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Gervonta Davis has vacated his WBA 130-pound title and will relinquish either the 135- or 140-pound title after his next fight, which is expected before the end of the year. More...

Paul, Woodley make weight with no shenanigans
August 28, 2021 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul weighed in at 190 pounds for Sunday's catchweight fight against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who is making his pro boxing debut. More...

Trash talk and storylines: How pro wrestling tactics helped drive Jake Paul's ascent in boxing
August 28, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul's successes in making money in the boxing world have utilized strategies made popular in a different squared circle. More...

Trash talk and storylines: How pro wrestling tactics helped drive Jake Paul's ascent in boxing
August 28, 2021 (11:55) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul's successes in making money in the boxing world have utilized strategies made popular in a different squared circle. More...

Sources: Ennis' next test to come vs. Dulorme
August 27, 2021 (18:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Welterweights Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Thomas Dulorme have verbally agreed to fight each other in a 12-round Showtime main event, sources confirmed to ESPN. More...

Hearn confident Estrada-Gonzalez III deal close
August 27, 2021 (17:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Promoter Eddie Hearn told ESPN on Friday that he's confident he'll close a deal for the unified 115-pound championship trilogy fight between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez next week. More...

Jake Paul wants you to read this
August 27, 2021 (13:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jake Paul -- the influencer, bitcoin enthusiast, aspiring billionaire and troll -- meets former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the ring on Sunday. More...

Sources: Navarrete to defend against Diaz in Oct.
August 27, 2021 (03:55) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Featherweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete and Joet Diaz have agreed to terms on a fight on Oct. 16, sources told ESPN. More...

Berlanga agrees to 2-fight plan with Top Rank
August 27, 2021 (03:40) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Super middleweight Edgar Berlanga has agreed to terms on a two-fight plan with Top Rank, the boxer told ESPN on Thursday. More...