Fast-rising boxing prospect set to shine on Claressa Shields’ undercard

Rising knockout artist Ernesto “Tito” Mercado has signed to Salita Promotions in collaboration with Wynn Records.

How boxing's greatest corruption scandal became America's biggest television show

Long before "The Godfather Part II" recreated the spectacle, millions of Americans tuned in to watch the real thing as the 1950's Kefauver hearings dragged boxing's mob-controlled underworld into the national spotlight.

Boxing divisional rankings: Pacheco, Cruz retain rankings with stoppage wins

Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz had impressive showings over the weekend to keep their place in their respective divisions. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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If Jake Paul is boxing’s biggest draw, what does that say about the sport?

Jake Paul has another boxing match on Saturday. Thousands will scream they don’t care. However, millions more will pay for the privilege to watch. Love it or loathe it, Paul, who first entered the public eye by posting videos on social media of ...

WWE Rejected Former NXT Star’s Boxing Match Request Due To Concussion Concerns

Former NXT star Joe Coffey explains why WWE rejected his request to do a boxing match. During his appearance on In the Weeds’ recent 24-hour charity stream, former NXT star Joe Coffey opened up about boxing as a physical outlet for him to blow off steam and vent frustration.
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Boxing stock watch: Which fighter has the best chance to emerge from a crowded group of 154-pound contenders?

For the second time in two weeks, boxing's deepest division will be on full display this weekend when former 154-pound titleholder and Australian star Tim Tszyu makes his comeback from a disastrous 2024. Tszyu (24-2, 17 KOs), the son of Hall-of-Famer and ...
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No ifs, buts or maybes: Oleksandr Usyk is undeniably one of boxing’s greatest

Deep in the bowels of Wembley Stadium, less than an hour after knocking out British heavyweight and IBF champion, Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time, Oleksandr Usyk was asked by BBC Radio presenter Steve Bunce how ...

Boxing & MMA

After a series of bouts against MMA fighters or retired boxers well past their prime, the former YouTuber steps up in class against a 36-year-old former heavyweight champ. We asked a panel of experts to weigh in on the Disney actor-turned-YouTuber-turned boxer,

Could bare-knuckle boxing be banned in New Mexico?

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s bloody, and it’s physical, but could bare-knuckle boxing be banned in New Mexico? A recent push to eliminate it as a state-sanctioned sport is drawing strong opposition. New Mexico remains one of the top training grounds for some of the biggest competitors in combat sports,