James DeGale-Badou Jack bout ends in draw
In the first major bout of the year, James DeGale and Badou Jack fought to a draw in their super middleweight title unification bout, which should be in the running for fight of the year honors.
Favoritessettings
DeGale reveals ear injury after Jack fight
Promoter Eddie Hearn says James DeGale has been given the all clear at hospital despite suffering a broken eardrum after Badou Jack draw.
Davis takes belt away from Pedraza with TKO win
Gervonta Davis bludgeoned Jose Pedraza in a seventh-round knockout to win a junior lightweight world title in an action-packed fight Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York.
Serrano keeps belt in rare televised women's bout
Amanda Serrano retained the WBO junior featherweight belt on Saturday in the first nationally televised English-language women's world title bout in the United States since 2007.
ESPNdeportes.com
Canelo Alvarez explains dramatic rise in weight for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight
Why did Canelo Alvarez agree to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at 164.5 pounds? Such a big rivalry fight was too much to pass up for Alvarez.
Mayweather keeps thousands of dollars in his backpack (0:42)
Long-anticipated Canelo-Chavez bout on May 6
In what might be the biggest all-Mexican fight in boxing history, Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will square off in a long-anticipated match on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
White offers $25M to both Mayweather, McGregor
UFC president Dana White said he'd give $25 million to both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor for a boxing match between the two.
Ice Cube says Mayweather vs. McGregor would be 'too weird' (0:52)
Mayweather opens up about McGregor, Canelo, more
Floyd Mayweather may be retired, but he has no shortage of opinions when it comes to Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin, Conor McGregor and others.
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.
Zab Judah to fight for first time since 2013
Zab Judah, the former undisputed welterweight world champion and a three-time junior welterweight titleholder, will return to the ring to fight Jorge Luis Munguia on Jan. 21.
Mayweather: Sometimes I bet 'millions'
Floyd Mayweather discusses how he began betting, his Super Bowl LI pick, if betting should be legalized, where he watches the games when he's betting in Vegas and more.
Foreman hopes to make most of surprising title shot
Yuri Foreman got a surprising shot at junior middleweight titlist Erislandy Lara. And he plans to make it count Friday night.
Mayweather talks McGregor, Hunt on UFC lawsuit
Brett Okamoto and Brian Campbell chat with Floyd Mayweather about fighting Conor McGregor and Mark Hunt talks about his lawsuit against the UFC and Brock Lesnar. Plus, an interview with lightweight Michael Chiesa.
Mayweather has advice for Rousey (0:57)
Bunce: WBA should be ashamed of themselves (1:53)
DeGale to realise Arsenal dream if he beats Jack
James DeGale can set up the homecoming fight he is "desperate" for at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium if he defeats Badou Jack on Saturday.
Mayweather tried to make the McGregor fight happen (1:54)
Mayweather counters McGregor's $100M demand
Floyd Mayweather Jr. countered Conor McGregor's $100 million purse demand at $15 million plus a cut of pay-per-view.
Mayweather shares how he got into betting (1:12)
Top Rank's Bob Arum plotting and planning fights
Bob Arum has been trying to finalize the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn bout, but he also has other fighters he is trying to line up fights for.
Pacquiao to face Horn in first fight of 'world tour'
Manny Pacquiao will defend his welterweight belt against Jeff Horn on April 22 in the first of what promoter Bob Arum envisions as a world tour series for the Filipino fighter.
![]()
Boxing
Focused Broner ready for Feb. 18 Granados bout
Adrien Broner wants to do less talking and more fighting as he approaches his Feb. 18 fight against Adrian Granados.
Khan running out of time to agree Brook fight
Amir Khan may have only a month to agree to fight Kell Brook, or his British rival will face American Errol Spence Jr. instead.
Is DeGale favourite against Badou Jack? (1:48)
A very British division? (1:54)
Gonzalez, Golovkin to fight on same card March 18
Pound-for-pound king Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez will defend his junior bantamweight title on the pay-per-view undercard of Gennady Golovkin-Daniel Jacobs in New York.
Jacobs ready to shock Golovkin (1:45)
Burns, Indongo set unification bout for April
Ricky Burns and Julius Indongo will stage a junior welterweight unification bout in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 15.
Heavyweights Briggs, Oquendo to fight for belt
The WBA has ordered veterans Shannon Briggs and Fres Oquendo to fight for its vacant heavyweight title.
Boxing fight schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2017.
Rankings: Inoue solidifies spot at 115 pounds
With a terrific victory against Kohei Kono, titleholder Naoya Inoue bested an elite junior bantamweight, retained his belt and left little doubt that he's one of the best in the division.
Money move: Powell IV signs on with Ringstar
Money Powell IV, the No. 1-ranked amateur in the U.S. at 152 pounds, has signed with Ringstar Sports, the promotion started in June by Richard Schaefer.
Lopez-Roman upgraded to title elimination bout
The fight between Adam Lopez and Danny Roman has been upgraded to a 12-round title elimination bout.
What to make of Jack, DeGale common opponents?
Badou Jack and James DeGale have four common opponents in their careers. Does that mean anything going into their unification bout on Saturday?
Selby to make mandatory defense vs. Barros
Featherweight world titleholder Lee Selby, out of action for nearly a year, will return to make a mandatory defense against former titlist Jonathan Victor Barros on Jan. 28 in Las Vegas.
DeGale: I've had it tougher than Joshua
Super middleweight titleholder James DeGale says his path to a world title unification fight has been tougher than the one taken by Anthony Joshua.
ESPNdeportes.com
Jacobs: 'It's time to put up or shut up'
Middleweight titlist Daniel Jacobs is happy the fight against fellow titleholder Gennady Golovkin is made, but can he score an upset? One thing we know: Jacobs is not scared.
Salido's goal: Another great fight with Vargas
For years, Orlando Salido has been in exciting fights, including a draw with junior lightweight titleholder Francisco Vargas in the 2016 ESPN.com fight of the year. Now he wants the rematch.
One Nación: James Kirkland talks Canelo, Cotto (3:47)
British boxing set to break records in 2017
Up to 40 world title fights could involve British boxers this year, with the heavyweight contests earning more than £200 million ($248m).
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.
Book it: GGG-Jacobs to fight at Madison Square Garden
Middleweight titleholders Gennady Golovkin and Daniel Jacobs will fight on March 18, with reps for both fighters confirming the showdown will take place following months of negotiations.
Now
ESPN Boxing @ESPNBoxing
Watch: Amanda Serrano defeats Yazman Rivas by unanimous decision to retain her junior featherweight title. es.pn/2jLeVw6
ESPN Boxing @ESPNBoxing
Watch: @jamesdegale1 and @BadouJack fight to a majority draw Saturday night. es.pn/2ipIBmw
Andres Ferrari ESPN Editor
After the unification fight with fellow titlist Badou Jack ended in a majority draw Saturday night, James DeGale wouldn't mind a rematch. "He hit me (in the 12th), but I was more off balance. I respect him. He's a good, all-around fighter. Let's go again."
Andres Ferrari ESPN Editor
Super middleweight titleholder Badou Jack thought he won the unification fight against fellow titlist James DeGale. The bout ended in a majority draw. "I thought I won the fight. I finished stronger. His knockdown was a flash knockdown. I won the fight. He was doing a lot of running. Let's do it again at light heavyweight. It's time to move to light heavyweight."
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
Jack says he's going to 175 and wants the biggest fights. "I'm not a cherry picker." #JackDeGale #boxing
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
Jack: This is the second time in a row this s--- happened. #JackDeGale #boxing
Andres Ferrari ESPN Editor
A few things to know after the James DeGale-Badou Jack super middleweight unification fight ended in a majority draw (114-112 DeGale, 113-113 x 2). DeGale retains IBF super middleweight title, Jack retains WBC super middleweight title - DeGale: 23-1-1 (14 KO); was making 3rd defense of his IBF title - DeGale: 14-fight unbeaten streak dating to Oct 2011 - DeGale: Scored knockdown in Round 1 (won round 10-8) - DeGale: Landed 172-of-617 punches (28%) according to CompuBox - Jack: 20-1-3 (12 KO); was making 3rd defense of His WBC title - Jack: Unbeaten in last 6 fights (4-0-2) - Jack: Promoted by Floyd Mayweather Jr's Mayweather Promotions
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
Floyd talking crazy about bad judging. That was a great close fight. Asked if he could say that. Floyd said: "F--- no!" #JackDeGale #boxing
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
Jack at presser but DeGale not coming. Sent to hospital to get checked out. #JackDeGale #boxing
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
#JackDeGale: A great fight that ended in a draw. My story: espn.com/boxing/story/_… #boxing
ESPN Boxing @ESPNBoxing
.@BadouJack, @jamesdegale1 unable to unify belts as fight ends in draw. es.pn/2iye0Sc
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
In tremendous performance, @Gervontaa takes 130 title from Pedraza by KO. My #JackDeGale undercard story: espn.com/boxing/story/_… #boxing
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
Floyd hosting postfight presser. No fighters yet so he's talking about his new strip club in Vegas. In detail. #JackDeGale #boxing
Dan Rafael @danrafaelespn
That was a great night of #boxing. Whole @SHOsports card was outstanding! Not just the #JackDeGale main event!!
ESPN Boxing @ESPNBoxing
James DeGale and Badou Jack put on a great fight but were unable to unify their super middleweight titles after the fight ended in a draw.
PBC @premierboxing
114-112 for @jamesdegale1 ... 113-113 x2 ... we have a Majority Draw in Brooklyn. Agree? Disagree? #JackDeGale pic.twitter.com/97BrPsSEzW
Nigel Collins @NigelBoxing
Jack-DeGale was an outstanding fight. Props to both men. I can't complain about the draw because my score of TV was 113-113.