- The Associated Press
British boxing great Alan Minter dies at age 69
Alan Minter, a British boxing great who followed up a bronze medal at the Olympics by becoming a world champion in the middleweight division in 1980, has died. The British Boxing Board of Control confirmed Minter's death on Thursday, without giving more details. Minter won bronze in the light-middleweight category at the Munich Olympics in 1972 and immediately turned professional, capturing British and European titles at middleweight within five years.
Yahoo SportsTeofimo Lopez's takeover is nearly complete with one final (huge) hurdle
For years, Lopez has carried the burden of having to live up to his colorful father’s words and his day of reckoning will soon arrive.
The Associated PressCanelo Alvarez sues promoter De La Hoya and DAZN streaming
Canelo Alvarez has filed a federal lawsuit claiming breaches of contract by streaming service DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions and its CEO, Oscar De La Hoya, and seeking $280 million. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles claims the promoter and online service didn't live up to the terms of Alvarez's 11-fight, $365 million agreement made two years ago.
The Associated PressUnbeaten Terence Crawford hoping to fight before year ends
Terence ''Bud'' Crawford is looking for a fight. The undefeated WBO welterweight champion has never fought less than twice in a calendar year as a professional. Has Crawford, in the prime of his career at 32, gotten antsy?
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Pacquiao conqueror Jeff Horn contemplating ring retirement
Jeff Horn has been encouraged to retire after the former world champion was beaten by Tim Tszyu in a super-welterweight bout. Three years after beating Manny Pacquiao at a packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, the Australian said he felt relief Wednesday when the official stopped their bout ahead of the ninth round. Tim Tszyu is the son of former world champion and Russian-born Kostya Tszyu.
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Povetkin shatters Whyte's title dream with knockout
Alexander Povetkin inflicted a second career defeat on Dillian Whyte with a stunning fifth-round knockout on Saturday which left the British heavyweight's world title dream in tatters. It was not too much damage,'' Povetkin told Sky Sports. The prize of meeting the winner of the trilogy fight between current champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder was on the line.
Yahoo SportsDillian Whyte trying to reach the status of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder
Whyte fights Alexander Povetkin on Saturday with a focus on joining those elite names.
Yahoo SportsJoe Smith Jr.’s blue-collar work ethic will be key for him vs. Eleider Alvarez
In the most blue-collar sport there is, Smith is the ultimate blue-collar worker.
Yahoo SportsOscar De La Hoya's comeback fight against a top boxer could get dark in a hurry
De La Hoya was once elite, but that was 14 years ago. If he fights, he needs to be matched with an opponent that a boxer coming off a 12-year-layoff can compete against, not one of the best in the world.
Yahoo SportsShawn Porter begins climb back to title contention against unknown Sebastian Formella
A win will keep Porter in line for another big fight.
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Column: For Shawn Porter, beating up dad was just the start
The coronavirus pandemic-caused lockdown had just begun, and former welterweight champion Shawn Porter needed a place to train. Kenny Porter hung a heavy bag from a tree in his backyard for his son to hit. It wasn't long before Shawn Porter needed a sparring partner he knew was COVID-19 free.
Yahoo SportsMaking the Rounds: McCaskill had no doubt vs. Braekhus; Romero's title tainted
A weekly look at boxing's hottest topics.
Yahoo SportsMichael Conlan feels 'totally refreshed' after pandemic break, seeks title at 122
Conlan will return on Saturday in London when he meets Sofiane Takoucht in a featherweight bout that will be broadcast on ESPN.
AFPUnbeaten Benavidez defends super middleweight crown
Undefeated American David Benavidez defends his World Boxing Council super middleweight world title for the third time on Saturday against Colombia's Alexis Angulo.
Yahoo SportsIsrail Madrimov has the talent, personality to be best of boxing's elite 25-under group
Add Madrimov to the list of elite boxers under the age of 25.
Yahoo SportsVasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez title unification bout set for October on ESPN
The title unification bout, one of the biggest in boxing that could be made, pits the pound-for-pound star Lomachenko against the brash, hard-punching Lopez, who is 15-0 with 12 knockouts.
Yahoo SportsDavid Benavidez ready to build his case for world's best super middleweight
Next on Benavidez's hit list is Roamer Alexis Angulo, whom he’ll fight on Saturday (9 p.m. ET, Showtime) at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
AFPTyson, Jones fight pushed back to November
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. originally set for next month has been pushed back to November, organisers said Tuesday. In a statement, promotional company Triller said the fight in Los Angeles would now take place on November 28 to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. "Changing the date to November 28th will give more people the opportunity to see the biggest comeback in boxing history," Tyson said in a statement.
Yahoo SportsMaking the Rounds: Frampton eager to face Herring or Berchelt; Tyson-Jones moved to Nov. 28
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Yahoo SportsUnbeaten KO artist Efe Ajagba signs deal with Top Rank, making promoter Bob Arum rich in heavyweights
Ajagba joins a group of heavyweights that includes Fury, 2016 Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka; Guido Vianello; and Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson.
Yahoo SportsMaking the Rounds: Jones 'ready for war' vs. Tyson; Lomachenko-Lopez in doubt
A weekly look at boxing's hottest topics.
Yahoo SportsMaking the Rounds: Showtime's intriguing fall slate; Estrada's 7-second KO under scrutiny
A weekly look at boxing's hottest topics.
Yahoo SportsWill Mike Tyson's emotions get the best of him in exhibition bout vs. Roy Jones Jr.?
Boxing is a sport of instincts; when under pressure, a fighter will do what he or she knows.
Yahoo SportsThe real reason behind Mike Tyson's return to boxing
The assumption by many is that the former undisputed heavyweight champion is broke and needs the money.
- The Associated Press
Tyson, 54, to return for exhibition match against Jones Jr
Mike Tyson is coming back to boxing at age 54. The former heavyweight champion will meet four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition match on Sept. 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he won the title in 1986 at age 20 and for a time was the most feared fighter in boxing.
