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The best boxing fights of early 2021: 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez-Estrada rematch right on top
Cameron Wolfe ranks the most entertaining matchups already on the boxing schedule for the next two months.
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BEN ASKREN
Askren explains why he isn't concerned to box Paul
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BOXING
Fulton wins junior featherweight title via unanimous decision
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BOXING
Devin Haney: Teofimo Lopez is not the undisputed lightweight champ
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BOXING
Why is Canelo Alvarez facing Avni Yildirim, and how will the fight play out?
Unified super middleweight titlist Canelo Alvarez will face Avni Yildirim in February. Why is Alvarez risking unification fights against an unheralded mandatory opponent?
BOXING
YouTube star Jake Paul to return to the ring in April
Social media sensation Jake Paul promises another KO victory when he returns to the ring on April 17.
BOXING
Real or not: Joshua-Fury biggest fight in '21; Mayweather-Paul too much of a sideshow
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could meet to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champ since 1999, but the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul proposed fight can steal the limelight if done well.
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DEVIN HANEY
Devin Haney's picture-perfect 2021: 'I want to fight for all the belts'
Devin Haney wants a fight against Teofimo Lopez and believes he's the most complete fighter.
Devin Haney on matching up vs. Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia
WBC lightweight titleholder Devin Haney talks with Cameron Wolfe about how he would match up against Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia.
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Haney looking past Garcia, focusing on Lopez
Devin Haney tells Cameron Wolfe that he doesn't think Ryan Garcia will fight him and is focusing on Teofimo Lopez instead.
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BOXING
Boxing's all-redemption team: Why Vasiliy Lomachenko, Deontay Wilder and others can bounce back in 2021
In 2020, many fighters lost titles while others couldn't even get in the ring. Here are 10 contenders who need a big 2021 to earn redemption.
BOXING
Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury?
Anthony Joshua did his part to set up a possible megafight against Tyson Fury in 2021.
BOXING
Does Tyson Fury deserve to be in the pound-for-pound conversation?
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BOXING
Bold predictions for 2021: A new "Four Kings" era; Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will happen
ESPN's boxing experts predict great things in 2021, including the young guns fighting one another and a heavyweight fight for the undisputed championship.
BOXING
Mikaela Mayer is already a world champ, but she wants more for herself, and for women's boxing
The junior lightweight titleholder shares her goals for the year and beyond.
BOXING
Kriegel: What boxing needs in 2021
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Ryan Garcia confident he'll KO Gervonta Davis in two rounds
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Why boxing is going to be different, and better, in 2021
A surge of young boxers, including several breakout lightweights, are showing the value of taking major risks and big fights.
BOXING
Real or not: Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis next? How about Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney?
ESPN's boxing experts discuss Ryan Garcia's potential fights and what could be next for unified champ Teofimo Lopez.
Haney looking past Garcia, focusing on Lopez
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Fights we want to see in 2021, including Lopez-'Tank' Davis and, yes, Pacquiao vs. McGregor
The stars are aligning for boxing to have a huge 2021. Here are the matchups we'd make in the next year.
BOXING
Ryan Garcia proved he's more than a social media star, belongs among best lightweights
Ryan Garcia proved he belongs in the conversation with Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis.
Sports and entertainment stars react to Ryan Garcia's TKO of Luke Campbell
Garcia proved he's more than a social media star as he overcame adversity to stop Campbell with a body shot.
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Felix Alvarado retains title, but his twin brother, Rene, loses his by a point
Junior lightweight Felix Alvarado scored a TKO win, but his brother lost his belt in thrilling fights on Saturday.
BOXING
Could Joshua and Fury vacate their titles?
Some of boxing's questions for 2021 include the how Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury can happen.
'Boxing never lies': Ryan Garcia ready to prove he's more than a social media star
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Why Canelo Alvarez is(n't) boxing's pound-for-pound king
The ESPN pound-for-pound panel ranks Terence Crawford No. 1. Others disagree.
Mayweather or GGG? Canelo Alvarez plays "You Have to Answer"
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Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez jump Terence Crawford after latest win?
Canelo Alvarez topped Callum Smith with ease, but did he encourage the pound-for-pound panel to elevate him over Terence Crawford?
BOXING
Revisit the best of boxing in 2020
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MAYWEATHER-PAUL
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: What you need to know about their exhibition bout
One of boxing's greatest, Floyd Mayweather, will face Logan Paul, a social media star, in an exhibition in February. Why? We explain.
The Undefeated
Social media and big money mean celebrity boxing is here to stay
We'll see Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather in 2021 and who knows what else?
BOXING
Canelo Alvarez wants to unify at 168, but should he really close the door on a GGG trilogy?
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin scored dominant victories a day apart. Is the third fight against each other the next step for both?
BOXING
Frank Sanchez scores impressive KO of Julian Fernandez on the Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith undercard
Heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez showed he is ready to step up in competition with a tremendous KO victory on Saturday.
BOXING
How high is Shakur Stevenson's ceiling in 2021?
After a dominant win over Toka Kahn Clary, in a fight that went the distance, what does the future hold for Shakur Stevenson?
Shakur Stevenson cruises to decision win over Kahn Clary
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Kriegel's key takeaways from wins by Stevenson, Nakataki
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ITALIAN SERIE A
Ronaldo: I prefer boxing, UFC over football
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he prefers watching boxing or UFC over to football in his spare time.
BOXING
Nakatani fights back from brink to beat Verdejo, Berlanga extends first-round KO streak to 16
Masayoshi Nakatani fought his way back to KO Felix Verdejo, while Edgar Berlanga made it 16-for-16.
Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Felix Verdejo in action-packed slugfest
0:53
Edgar Berlanga continues streak with his 16th first-round KO
0:43
Kriegel breaks down what's next in the heavyweight division
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BOXING
Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury?
Anthony Joshua did his part on Saturday to set up a possible megafight against Tyson Fury in 2021.
Is Tyson Fury up next for Anthony Joshua?
2:39
Lawrence Okolie, Hughie Fury score one-sided victories, get closer to title opportunities
Lawrence Okolie and Hughie Fury made statements on the Anthony Joshua-Kubrat Pulev undercard.
BOXING
Sweet 16: The remarkable KO streak of super middleweight Edgar Berlanga
Boxing prospect Edgar Berlanga has won all 16 of his pro fights by stoppage in the first round. Here's how he remembers every one of them.
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SHAKUR'S 2021
Shakur Stevenson ready to take a big step in 2021
2:04
BOXING
Who Stephen A. would rather see Mayweather fight than Logan Paul
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BOXING
Evander Holyfield to Mike Tyson: 'Sign the contract and get in the ring'
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is calling out Mike Tyson to complete their trilogy.
Does Errol Spence Jr. still have KO power? What does Mike Tyson's future in boxing look like?
Assessing the fallout from Tyson-Jones Jr., plus a look at the stakes at hand in December's biggest fights.
Kellerman: Tyson-Jones was the best version of what it could have been
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Top Headlines
- Jake Paul to face UFC's Askren in boxing match
- Joyce-Usyk talks clears path for Joshua-Fury
- Fulton beats Leo to win junior featherweight belt
- Source: Unbeaten rising star Ortiz to face Hooker
- Sources: Canelo set to return to ring on Feb. 27
- Two title fights added to Estrada-Gonzalez card
- Warrington wants big names after vacating title
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2020 Boxing Schedule
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Best fighters in boxing
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Best of 2019
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