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Fundora: Mendoza will find out I’m the next world champion at 154

Sebastian Fundora headlines against Brian Mendoza on Showtime, April 8.

Naoya Inoue injured, fight with Fulton postponed

Naoya Inoue’s fight with Stephen Fulton Jr will have to wait after Inoue suffered an injury in training.

Dan Azeez is the modern-day throwback fighter boxing needs

With many aspects of the sport letting fans down, the British light-heavyweight is bucking the trend.

Valenzuela: Benavidez has underrated defense that will pose problems for Plant

Jose Valenzuela says David Benavidez has been preparing for Caleb Plant fight like a monster considering their heated rivalry.

PODCAST: Benavidez vs Plant preview, Broner and Don King, more

David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant headlines a busy week in boxing, plus more!

Madrimov vs Igbokwe among late additions to Rodriguez vs Gonzalez

Super welterweight contender Israil Madrimov is set to return to action on April 8th in San Antonio.

Johnson vs Scotney added to Taylor vs Cameron on May 20

Ellie Scotney’s first world title shot will come against Cherneka Johnson.

WBA orders Garcia vs Roach title fight

Hector Luis Garcia has a mandatory challenger waiting for him upon his return to 130.

Charlo: I thought Tszyu would’ve showed more against Harrison, Crawford fight easy to make

Jermell Charlo says he still has some rehabbing to do but expects to be back in the ring by the end of the summer.

Hearn: Benn vs Pacquiao ready to go if we choose to go in that direction

Eddie Hearn hopes to settle on an opponent for Conor Benn in short order.

Benavidez vs Plant, more: Boxing TV schedule for March 21-25

David Benavidez faces Caleb Plant in the headline fight of a busy week!

Highlights and results: Gesta scores split decision win over Diaz

In a fight that heavily relied on what kind of style you preferred, Mercito Gesta impressed a majority of the judges.

Diaz vs Gesta: Live updates and results

JoJo Diaz faces Mercito Gesta in a makeshift main event tonight on DAZN.

Highlights and results: Cyrus Pattinson stops Chris Jenkins in outstanding battle

Cyrus Pattinson battled past Chris Jenkins in a tremendous fight from Newcastle.

Highlights and results: Jarrell Miller stops Lucas Browne in sixth round

Jarrell Miller put Lucas Browne away in the sixth round of an entertaining brawl from Dubai.

Miller-Browne, Pattinson-Jenkins: Live updates and results

Jarrell Miller takes on Lucas Browne in Dubai, plus Matchroom in Newcastle this afternoon!

Valdez vs Lopez rematch reportedly joins Haney vs Lomachenko

Oscar Valdez’s return to the ring will pit him against a familiar foe in Adam Lopez.

WBC orders Ugas vs Barrios for interim welterweight title

Another WBC interim title is in play, this one contested by former WBA titlists Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios.

Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 16-18

Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez faces Gabriel Rosado, plus much more on this week’s schedule!

Bradley: Plant more skilled than Benavidez but more likely to fold late

Timothy Bradley wants to give the edge to Caleb Plant over David Benavidez, but questions his ability to keep it all together going down the stretch of the fight.

Hearn responds to those criticizing Canelo vs Ryder fight, especially De La Hoya

Eddie Hearn says Oscar De La Hoya is completely incapable of being honest on the subject of Canelo ever since he left Golden Boy.

Unsung 20th Century Fights: Rodrigo Valdes vs Bennie Briscoe 2

Rodrigo Valdes and Bennie Briscoe met a second time in Monaco in May 1974.

Joshua Buatsi signs takes aim at DAZN after signing with Boxxer and Sky Sports

Joshua Buatsi took some shots at DAZN after signing with Boxxer and Sky Sports, saying he wants to make sure people actually see his fights.

Predictions: Zurdo vs Rosado and two more fights!

Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez takes on Gabriel Rosado this Saturday, who wins? Plus two more picks!

Results: Eifert upsets Pascal, wins clear decision in IBF eliminator

Michael Eifert earned a clear win over Jean Pascal in Quebec, and the judges got it right.

Pascal vs Eifert: Live updates and results

Jean Pascal faces Michael Eifert in an IBF eliminator from Quebec tonight.

Crowley: I believe I’m top three welterweights in the world, behind only Spence and Crawford

Cody Crowley takes on Abel Ramos on the undercard of David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant.

Broner signs with Don King

Adrien Broner has found his perfect boxing partner in Don King.

WBC orders Beterbiev to face Smith

Unless the Dmitry Bivol unification comes through in a hurry, Artur Beterbiev’s fighting another Englishman next time out.

Rankings (March 13): Tszyu, Figueroa, more

Tim Tszyu is cemented as a serious contender at 154, Brandon Figueroa makes his move at 126, and more.

Plant: The key to beating Benavidez is just being myself

Caleb Plant wouldn’t mind a chance to avenge a loss to Canelo, but in the meanwhile he’s focused on beating David Benavidez.

Benavidez: I’ve got the power and I’m faster than Plant

David Benavidez is using his personal feud with Caleb Plant as motivation in training, and then expects to handle business on fight night.

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