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Sources: Torrez's title eliminator vs. Sanchez off

Mar 11, 2026 19:52 0 8 0 0

Undefeated heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr.'s IBF heavyweight title eliminator against Frank Sanchez on March 28 is off after Sanchez suffered an injury, sources Told ESPN on Wednesday.

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Opetaia routs Glanton for Zuffa cruiserweight belt

Mar 09, 2026 08:11 0 8 0 0

Jai Opetaia routed Brandon Glanton to become the inaugural Zuffa World cruiserweight champion with a unanimous decision at the Meta Apex on Sunday.

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IBF won't sanction Opetaia vs. Glanton fight

Mar 07, 2026 07:26 0 6 0 0

Hours after Jai Opetaia said he would be defending his IBF cruiserweight title against Brandon Glanton on Sunday while also competing for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing Championship, the IBF announced it

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MVP to feature women's boxing with ESPN deal

Mar 06, 2026 20:26 0 7 0 0

Most Valuable Promotions has launched MVPW, a new global platform for women's boxing, and has inked a multiyear deal with ESPN that will start with three events featuring Alycia Baumgardner, Caroline

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Hearn wants to help Aspinall get his 'mojo' back

Mar 06, 2026 18:13 0 9 0 0

Eddie Hearn has said he wants to help Tom Aspinall find his mojo again after signing a business deal with the UFC heavyweight champion.

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UFC champ Aspinall, boxing's Hearn join forces

Mar 06, 2026 18:03 0 8 0 0

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed a "commercial and advisory" deal with Eddie Hearn's newly established Matchroom Talent Agency.

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PFL severs ties with combat sports star Ngannou

Mar 06, 2026 17:56 0 12 0 0

Combat sports star Francis Ngannou, who has competed in both MMA and boxing in recent years, is a free agent after his release by the PFL.

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Inoue-Nakatani mega-bout set for May 2 in Tokyo

Mar 06, 2026 17:36 0 12 0 0

A highly anticipated boxing clash between undefeated Japanese stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is set for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title.

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White: 'No issues' with Hearn after Aspinall deal

Mar 06, 2026 14:40 0 9 0 0

Dana White has "no issues" with Tom Aspinall signing a business deal with Eddie Hearn and denied ever questioning his champion's eye injury.

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How Jason Statham helped Rico Verhoeven land a fight with Oleksandr Usyk

Mar 05, 2026 16:11 0 8 0 0

Rico Verhoeven talks to ESPN about his upcoming fight with Olensandr Usyk and Hollywood star Jason Statham's role in the event.

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Jai Opetaia explained -- and what Brandon Glanton is up against

Mar 05, 2026 14:51 0 8 0 0

Jai Opetaia, the reigning cruiserweight champion, makes his Zuffa Boxing debut seeking a fifth straight KO victory.

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Golden Boy wins ruling; Ortiz-Ennis stays in limbo

Mar 05, 2026 03:17 0 8 0 0

A judge Monday granted Golden Boy Promotions' motion to compel arbitration with Vergil Ortiz Jr., preventing him from negotiating with third parties for a fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis or any other f…

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