Scorecard: Saunders wins, but doesn't shine
Middleweight titlist Billy Joe Saunders avoided dream bouts against the best fighters the division has to offer in order to face little known Artur Akavov, and it almost turned into a nightmare.
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Wilder: Joshua defeat could burst British bubble
WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder believes British boxing is currently "hitting home runs", but he has warned Anthony Joshua that one defeat could start a decline.
Joshua learning from 'asset' McCracken
Anthony Joshua's professional record could hardly be better -- but he believes he will only improve now Rob McCracken is his full-time head coach.
Lightweight Menard ready to seize big opportunity vs. Beltran
Lightweight Mason Menard steps up in competition to face veteran Raymundo Beltran in an HBO televised 10-rounder Saturday night in Omaha, Nebraska.
Saunders successfully defends title vs. Akavov
The three judges called the fight 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113 in favor of Billy Joe Saunders (24-0), who enjoyed a successful first defense of his WBO middleweight title against Artur Akavov.
Saunders 'embarrassed' by win over Akavov
Billy Joe Saunders was "embarrassed" by the first defence of his WBO world middleweight title against Artur Akavov on Saturday.
Welterweight boxer Ed Brown dies after shooting
Chicago police said the 25-year-old, fast-rising welterweight boxer was sitting in a parked car with his 19-year-old cousin when another car pulled up and started shooting.
U.S. Olympic boxer Conwell joining pro ranks
Charles Conwell, who represented the United States in the ring at the Rio Olympics, is going professional and has signed a deal with Split T Management.
Carl Frampton: Rematch with Leo Santa Cruz will be amazing
Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz are set to meet again in a much-anticipated rematch. And the expectations are sky high for another brutal collision.
Women's boxing returning to Showtime in January
Showtime says it will air Amanda Serrano's Jan. 14 bout at Barclays Center as part of a card headlined by the Badou Jack-James DeGale super middleweight world title unification fight.
Malignaggi: I'll knock Conor McGregor's beard off
Conor McGregor has "disrespected boxing" and needs to be taught a lesson, according to former two-weight boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi.
Boxing fight schedule
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Gutknecht still in coma, being taken to Germany
Eduard Gutknecht is being moved from London to Germany as he remains in a coma after suffering a brain injury two weeks ago.
Carl Frampton wouldn't mind seeing McGregor in the boxing ring (1:26)
Refocused Andy Ruiz Jr. has eyes on heavyweight title
Unbeaten heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. has a new trainer and a new attitude as he sets to depart for New Zealand for his Dec. 10 title shot against Joseph Parker.
Photographer puts up Ali-Liston shot for sale
Sports photographer Neil Leifer, who shot the pictures for more than 200 Sports Illustrated covers, is auctioning prints of his best photographs, including a famous one from Ali-Liston II.
Vargas to fight Berchelt in title bout on Jan. 28
Francisco Vargas will make his second defense of his junior lightweight world title when he takes on Mexican countryman Miguel Berchelt on Jan. 28.
Garcia attempting to claim his third world title (1:29)
Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz
Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz prepared for rematch with his father by his side
Santa Cruz prepared for rematch with his father by his side
Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz
Frampton ready for a tough fight against Santa Cruz
Frampton ready for a tough fight against Santa Cruz
Chat wrap: Dan Rafael talks boxing
Senior writer Dan Rafael answers your questions about the sweet science, including a preview this weekend's fights and much more.
No chance Mayweather-McGregor ever happens
Does Conor McGregor's new boxing license mean anything as it relates to a potential fight with Floyd Mayweather? If you ask Team Mayweather, the answer is a simple no.
Jones Jr. to fight journeyman Gunn on Feb. 17
Former pound-for-pound king Roy Jones Jr., who will turn 48 in January, is set to take on journeyman Bobby Gunn in a 12-round cruiserweight bout on Feb. 17.
Kubrat Pulev returns home to face Samuel Peter on Saturday
Pulev makes his hometown debut in Sofia, Bulgaria, this weekend against former world titleholder Peter.
WBA sets purse-bid deadline for Golovkin-Jacobs
With talks for the mandatory bout between Gennady Golovkin and Daniel Jacobs dragging on for three months, the WBA has given both camps seven days to reach a deal.
P4P rankings: Lomachenko makes a statement in win
It's time to believe the hype: Vasyl Lomachenko looked unbeatable against Nicholas Walters and made the top five in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings.
Blackwell called for hearing about sparring session
The British Boxing Board of Control wants Nick Blackwell will contribute towards the January hearing surrounding the sparring session that risked his life.
Saunders finally takes on first hurdle to GGG showdown
After several postponements, Billy Joe Saunders will finally defend his world middleweight title on Saturday - but it's just a stepping stone to his desired showdown with Gennady Golovkin.
McGregor issued boxing license in California
The state of California has issued UFC star Conor McGregor a boxing license, further fueling speculation over whether he can lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement.
No chance McGregor-Mayweather fight (2:00)
What McGregor's boxing license means for the UFC
Are Conor McGregor's intentions to fight Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match real or merely a symbolic gesture to create more leverage? Either way, it presents a troubling reality for the UFC.
Five Rounds: Could a Mayweather-McGregor fight actually happen?
With rumors of a fight between boxing's Floyd Mayweather and UFC champ Conor McGregor swirling, Dan Rafael and Brett Okamoto join forces to discuss who would win, how much it would cost and more.
GGG still Canelo's target for September
Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for what could be a three-fight 2017, including a showdown with unified middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin.
Baranchyk, Morrison's son on Dec. 10 Okla. card
On a Dec. 10 card in Oklahoma, welterweight prospect Ivan Baranchyk will meet Wilberth Lopez, and Trey Lippe-Morrison -- the son of the late Tommy Morrison -- will take on Ty Cobb.
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How Eric Molina can beat Joshua
How Eric Molina can beat Joshua
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How Anthony Joshua can beat Eric Molina
How Anthony Joshua can beat Eric Molina
Haye: Me against Joshua 'would break all records'
David Haye hopes beating Tony Bellew will seal a record-breaking showdown with Anthony Joshua -- a fight the Londoner believes would be "the biggest grossing fight O2 will have had".
Froch-GGG super fight: Could it happen?
Will Carl Froch come out of retirement to face unified middleweight titlist Gennady Golovkin? Could it be? Well, it could, but then again probably not.
Matchroom Boxing working on fights for next year
Kell Brook against Errol Spence Jr., Jorge Linares-Anthony Crolla II and other entertaining bouts are being negotiated for the early part of 2017.
Tougher sanctions needed in boxing? (2:35)
Divisional rankings: Lomachenko takes over at 130 pounds
Nicholas Walters was supposed to be a tough challenge for junior lightweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko. Instead, he became victim No. 7 in Lomachenko's fast-rising career.
Will Haye unify title in 2017? (0:37)
Haye: Bellew can't control himself (1:58)
Blackwell stable after surgery
Nick Blackwell is no longer sedated after being operated on to reduce swelling on his brain. The retired middleweight had taken part in an ill-advised sparring session last Tuesday.
Stiverne ready to fight Povetkin in Russia
Bermane Stiverne views his heavyweight bout with Alexander Povetkin as a way to get back to the fight he wants most: A rematch with Deontay Wilder.
Jose Ramirez gets Kinda as replacement foe
Issouf "Volcano" Kinda has stepped in to fight 2012 U.S. Olympian and top prospect Jose Ramirez on Friday, Top Rank announced Monday
Scorecard: Lomachenko makes a case for fighter of the year
With another brilliant performance in a demolition of Nicholas Walters, junior lightweight titleholder Vasyl Lomachenko showed once again he's one of the best fighters in boxing.
Taylor a ruthless ring genius like Lomachenko
Katie Taylor should not have a career propped up by hapless imports after turning professional and that will suit her just like it has Vasyl Lomachenko.
Commey faces Shafikov with another world title shot at stake
Lightweight contender Richard Commey faces Denis Shafikov on Friday knowing a victory sets up a rematch with titleholder Robert Easter Jr.
Lomachenko dominates, forces Walters to quit
Junior lightweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko had little trouble with Nicholas Walters, toying with him for seven one-sided rounds before making him abruptly quit on Saturday night.
Taylor: I plan to dominate (1:29)
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