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Jim Lampley Previews Canelo vs Munguia For PPV.com

The level of anticipation is high as we are now officially in fight week for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) vs. Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs). As a large number of people head to Las Vegas, Nevada, to see this one live and celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend, there will be no shortage of takes on how this one plays out.

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Rules and regulations as 2024 matchup is sanctioned as professional fight

Former two-time heavyweight champ Mike Tyson had been granted a professional boxing license to fight Jake Paul despite being 58 years old.

Mike Tyson News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Mike Tyson: Biography, record, fights and more

Mike Tyson retired from active boxing in 2005, with 50 wins, 6 loses, 44 by stoppage.

Jake Paul News / ESPN / 26 minutes ago

Tyson vs. Paul will be sanctioned pro fight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's July 20 heavyweight clash will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight.

Jaime Munguia News / Sporting News / 5 hours ago

Jaime Munguia reveals key to Canelo fight and Cinco de Mayo upset, praises trainer Freddie Roach

Jaime Munguia is a substantial underdog to dethrone undisputed super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez, but the challenger vows to give everything in this all-Mexican shootout on May 4.

Chris Eubank News / BoxingNews.com / 3 hours ago

Eubank Jr. Is A Free Agent; Blasts Ex-Promoter – ‘Get A Legal Team, The Truth Will Set You Free’

Chris Eubank Jr. has parted ways with Kalle Sauerland and Wasserman Boxing, leaving him a free agent. Eubank Jr. has not boxed since stopping Liam Smith in their rematch in September 2023.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 5 hours ago

Canelo And De La Hoya Still On Bad Terms – ‘I Don’t Want Him In My Life’

Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya are still not on good terms, with the feud increasing ahead of the Jaime Munguia fight. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on May 4, taking on the undefeated Munguia.

Callum Smith News / Big Fight Weekend / 17 hours ago

Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith Discusses Fascinating All British Clash and Reveals Two Promotional Offers

Liam “Beefy” Smith has spoken to Andrew McCart at IFLTV about two promotional offers he’s received. Smith last fought when he lost to Chris Eubank Jr.,

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 23 hours ago

Jose Ramirez Helps His Cause To Return To World Title Picture

Former unified junior welterweight champ Jose Ramirez had been off for over a year, but he returned to the ring Saturday night and gutted out an easy decision win to keep himself relevant for a potential title shot down the road.

Jaime Munguia News / Fights Around The World / 19 hours ago

David Benavidez Reveals ‘Only Thing’ That Munguia Has to Do Against Canelo

Pound-for-pound king Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) is gearing up to ring in the Cinco de Mayo weekend with a sensational showdown against the Mexican phenom Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs).

Marcos Maidana News / BoxingNews.com / 21 hours ago

Fabian Maidana Determined To Forge His Own Path Away From Brother Marcos

If the name sounds familiar, then it should. Fabian Maidana is the younger brother of former two-weight world champion Marcos Maidana and is himself a professional boxer.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 7 hours ago

Luis Nery Convinced He Is ‘The Only One Who Can Beat Naoya Inoue’

Luis Nery is confident he can deliver a shock victory over undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue when the pair meet in Japan next month. Inoue (26-0-0 23 KO) is one of the most dominant fighters on the planet and is only the second male boxer in history (after Terence Crawford) to become undisputed world champion in two divisions.

Marlen Esparza News / Dice City Sports / 7 hours ago

Marlen Esparza Loses Belts On The Scale

Marlen Esparza missed weight by two pounds on Friday, losing her WBC, WBO and WBA flyweight titles on the scale. Esparza (14-1, 1 KO), of Houston, who came in at 114 pounds for the 112-pound bout, will still fight Saturday night at the Save Mart Arena in Fresno, California, against Gabriela Celeste Alaniz, who hit the scales at 111.2.

Terence Crawford News / Fights Around The World / 12 hours ago

Terence Crawford Looks To Take Over 154 As He Did At 147

“Well, it’s not a priority but it’s up in the air (with regard to chasing the undisputed title at 154 pounds). You gotta understand, its potentially two belts on the line.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 25

Peter McGrail vs Marc Leach Final Press Conference Quotes

Earlier today, Matchroom Boxing hosted their final press conference before Saturday’s main event, which features super bantamweight Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) facing Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, UK.

Peter Jackson News / Nerdist / 3 hours ago

Extended, Remastered THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy Coming to Theaters For First Time

Fans of Middle-earth might want to get a huge pot of potatoes cooking. They’re going to need a whole lot of sustenance for a very long journey this summer.

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Tim Tszyu News / Dice City Sports / April 25