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Saunders: Canelo is a disgrace to boxing
Billy Joe Saunders has branded Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez a "cheat" and believes the Mexican should never box again.


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Statements made by Khan, Davis and Charlo
From Jermall Charlo's KO of the year contender to Amir Khan's triumphant return, get caught up on what happened this weekend in boxing -- and what's next for many big names coming off of impressive fights.

Divisional Rankings
Rankings: Frampton back on track
Former featherweight world titlist Carl Frampton won an interim belt and solidified his No. 2 spot. But what other changes have been made in ESPN's boxing divisional rankings? Dan Rafael reveals his new world standings and what's next for the fighters.

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Gary Russell Jr-"JoJo" Diaz news conference
At the press conference for the Gary Russell Jr. vs. JoJo Diaz featherweight title fight at MGM National Harbor outside Russell's hometown of Washington D.C. Russell said he'll win by KO and if no other titleholder will fight him next he'll move to junior lightweight.

Boxing
Khan: Broner more likely next than Brook
Amir Khan believes that there is more chance that he will fight Adrien Broner next rather than Kell Brook, despite Khan-Brook being one of British boxing's most anticipated bouts.
Broner, Vargas unsettled after majority draw
Adrien Broner and Jessie Vargas, both former welterweight world titleholders hoping to get back in position for another big opportunity, fought to a majority draw Saturday in New York.
Broner, Vargas battle to majority draw
Adrien Broner and Jessie Vargas go toe-to-toe for 12 rounds and one judge scores it 115-113 for Broner, but the other two rule it a draw.

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Charlo knocks out Centeno with left hook
Jermall Charlo sends Hugo Centeno Jr. to the canvas with a devastating left hook to improve to 27-0.
Charlo KO's Centeno, becomes one of GGG's mandatory challengers
Jermall Charlo knocked out Hugo Centeno in the second round on Saturday night to claim the interim middleweight title. The win could set up a fight with Gennady Golovkin.
Mayweather protégé Davis wins by TKO in 3rd round
Floyd Mayweather-promoted 23-year-old Gervonta Davis knocks down Jesus Cuellar twice in the 3rd round to win the vacant WBA 130-pound belt.

Amir "King" Khan is Back
Amir Khan KOs Phil Lo Greco in 39 seconds
Amir Khan is back in business, dropping Phil Lo Greco in 15 seconds and claiming victory at :39 seconds.
Khan finishes Lo Greco in 39 seconds
Amir Khan knocks down Phil Lo Greco twice and the fight is called off after 39 seconds to a thundering cheer from the crowd.

Frampton defeates Donaire
Frampton takes interim featherweight title
Carl Frampton outshone Nonito Donaire to lift the WBO interim featherweight title and put himself back in contention for the division's best.
Carl "The Jackal" Frampton delivered another incredible performance to defeat Nonito Donaire by unanimous decision and win a vacant interim featherweight title Saturday night in Belfast, Northern Ireland. All three judges scored the fight for Frampton 117-111.

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Khan wins
Amir Khan stops Phil Lo Greco in Round 1! He dropped Lo Greco 15 seconds into the fight with a tremendous right hand to the head after a left hook. Then finished him in the corner with a flurry of punches at :39 seconds, including a left hand when Lo Greco was falling to the ground. Welcome back "King" Khan!

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Coyle upsets Dodd, scores impressive KO win
Tommy Coyle looked refreshed after a 14-month break as he overwhelmed Sean Dodd to score a KO victory on the Amir Khan-Phil Lo Greco undercard at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Saturday.

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Manny Pacquiao: Bout with Lucas Matythysse won't be last fight

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Roach-Cruz a draw after ref's disputed ruling
Lamont Roach Jr. and Orlando Cruz fought to a 10-round draw Thursday night after Roach's apparent knockdown of Cruz was ruled a slip in the ninth round.

Boxing
Chat: Dan Rafael talks boxing, noon ET
Senior writer Dan Rafael answers your questions about the sweet science, including this weekend's fights and much more.

Boxing
Make no mistake: This is a real punishment for Canelo
The six-month suspension will be a legitimate hit for Canelo Alvarez because he will miss out on an eight-figure payday on May 5. But he will still make that kind of cash when he returns this fall against Gennady Golovkin, says Dan Rafael.
Kellerman: GGG-Canelo is 'grudge match now'
Max Kellerman says with Canelo Alverez being suspended six months, his fight against Gennady Golovkin will be more than an exciting rematch.

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Canelo suspended
NSAC: Canelo to serve 6-month suspension
Boxer Canelo Alvarez will serve a six-month suspension for failing two drug tests.
Okamoto: Suspension doesn't eliminate Alvarez-GGG fight
Brett Okamoto explains that despite being suspended for six months, Canelo Alvarez could still fight Gennady Golovkin this year.

Canelo Alvarez
Bob Bennett: 'Boxers are responsible for what they ingest'
Bob Bennett, executive director of the Nevada State Athletics Commission, said the NSAC was following protocol with the suspension of Canelo Alvarez.
Abel Sanchez: This puts a little more pressure on Canelo
Gennady Golovkin's trainer, Abel Sanchez, reacts to Canelo Alvarez's suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Carl Frampton vs. Nonito Donaire
Frampton: Donaire 'the best fighter that I will have ever fought'
Former featherweight titlist Carl Frampton has a lot of respect for Nonito Donaire. Frampton also knows a victory against the former fighter of the year on Saturday will earn him another title opportunity.
Frampton to hit Donaire with improved stamina
Carl Frampton faded in the later rounds of his points victory over Horacio Garcia, but he believes his stamina is much improved ahead of his bout with Nonito Donaire.

Gennady Golovkin
Golovkin-Martirosyan bout finalized for May 5
With Canelo Alvarez facing a likely suspension for two failed drug tests, Gennady Golovkin has finalized plans to face Vanes Martirosyan on May 5.
IBF to GGG: Risk your belt if you fight Vanes
A source told ESPN that the IBF has informed Gennady Golovkin's camp through a letter that it won't approve a potential bout against Vanes Martirosyan and would likely strip Golovkin of the belt if the fight takes place.

Pacquiao-Matthysse
Matthysse: Pacquiao fight 'a dream come true'
Defending welterweight world titlist Lucas Matthysee admitted he is honored to fight a legendary fighter in Manny Pacquiao.
Lucas Matthysse plans to knock Manny Pacquiao out
Lucas Matthysse is set to defend his World Boxing Association welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao on July 14.

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Ghana boxing enjoys resurgence in interest
After a long period of disinterest, boxing in Ghana is enjoying something of a resurgence, according to boxing great Azumah Nelson.
Jessie Magdaleno: 'I'm going to knock [Dogboe] his head off'
Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs), a 26-year-old southpaw from Las Vegas, will face off against Isaac Dogboe of Ghana on April 28th.

Boxing
Joshua-Wilder games stand in way of heavyweight unification bout
Despite talk of an undisputed heavyweight championship fight in the near-future between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, Dan Rafael breaks down the games being played right now and why it means this fight won't be next for either fighter.

Divisional rankings
Rankings: Frampton back on track
Former featherweight world titlist Carl Frampton won an interim belt and solidified his No. 2 spot. But what other changes have been made in ESPN's boxing divisional rankings? Dan Rafael reveals his new world standings and what's next for the fighters.

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Frampton: I want Valdez over Selby, Warrington
Carl Frampton is targeting Oscar Valdez rather than a crack at the winner of the all-British fight between Lee Selby and Josh Warrington.

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Murata KO's Blandamura in one-sided defense
Defending his 160-pound belt for the first time, Ryota Murata had an easy time in knocking out Emanuele Blandamura in the eighth round.
Murata defends title with 11th career KO
Ryota Murata knocks out Emanuele Blandamura with a right hand in the eighth round to retain his WBA belt in Yokohama, Japan.
Watch replay: Top Rank on ESPN
Watch as WBA "regular" middleweight titleholder Ryota Murata stops Emanuele Felice Blandamura in Yokohama, Japan.

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Pacquiao cuts ties with longtime trainer Roach
After 16 years and 34 fights together, Manny Pacquiao has fired trainer Freddie Roach. For his upcoming fight with Lucas Matthysse, Pacquiao will be trained by Restituto "Buboy" Fernandez and Raides "Nonoy" Neri.
Freddie Roach's long list of achievements
With his career achievements, coach Freddie Roach will be hard to replace.
Manny Pacquiao-Freddie Roach partnership timeline
Manny Pacquiao cutting ties to Freddie Roach marks the end of one of boxing's most successful boxer-trainer partnerships.

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Alvarez has surgery to remove cyst in knee
Canelo Alvarez announced that he had surgery to remove a cyst from his right knee Friday in Mexico.

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Alvarez has surgery to remove cyst in knee
Canelo Alvarez announced that he had surgery to remove a cyst from his right knee Friday in Mexico.

Gennady Golovkin
GGG promoter on May 5: 'Nothing is finalized'
Gennady Golovkin is still without a replacement fight or a venue following the cancellation of his May 5 bout against Canelo Alvarez.
O'Sullivan declines to fight GGG on May 5
Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan had been the leading candidate to fight Gennady Golovkin, but it remains to be seen whether Golovkin will go forward with a fight on May 5.
Should GGG fight on May 5? What's next for Hurd, DeGale?
With no opponent yet signed, no undercard announced and only 27 days left, Dan Rafael believes the best course of action for Gennady Golovkin is to forget about a fight on May 5. He also shares what could be in the future for Jarrett Hurd, James DeGale.

Boxing
Santa Cruz, Mares eager to renew L.A. rivalry in rematch
The featherweight world title rematch between Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares has been a long time coming since their first action-packed encounter in 2015. Now the rematch is here, and they promise another fight to remember.

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Vargas TKOs Salka; Cancio beats Sharibayev
Former titleholder Francisco Vargas continued his comeback Thursday night with a TKO of Rod Salka in the sixth round of a scheduled 10-rounder.
Vargas TKOs Salka in sixth round
Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas defeats Rod Salka via sixth-round TKO to continue his push toward a run at another world title.

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Tyson Fury
Fury's career was 'done and dusted' - father
Tyson Fury's father John Fury has admitted he did not expect his son to ever return to the ring following on from his personal struggles.
What does Fury's return mean for Joshua and company?
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is back, but what does this mean for Fury himself, titlists Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder and the rest of the heavyweight division?
Joshua responds to Fury comeback
Anthony Joshua has laid down the gauntlet for Tyson Fury following his British rival's comeback announcement.
Top Headlines
- Shields, Gabriels to meet for 160-lb. titles
- Khan KO's Lo Greco in 39 seconds in return
- Trump considering pardon for boxer Johnson
- Frampton takes interim featherweight title
- Coyle upsets Dodd, scores impressive KO win
- Conlan to fight in Belfast: 'Dream come true'
- Russell, Diaz set for May featherweight bout
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