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• Teofimo Lopez Sr. On His Son vs Lomachenko: “I Think It May Go One Or Two Rounds”

  14-10-2020 19:44 via boxinginsider.com
  
  By: Hans Themistode
  Throughout the short career of IBF lightweight belt holder Teofimo Lopez, he’s looked outstanding, unbeatable, mesmerizing and whatever other superlative you can think of. In short, the Brooklyn native has been great. 
  As he continued to rack up the knockouts, it was becoming more and more obvious that although he is extremely skilled, a step up in competition was needed. 
  The raise in opposition that most were asking for, came in the form of then IBF tit
  
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• Murat Gassiev faces Sefer Seferi on October 31 in Russia

  14-10-2020 17:04 via boxingnews24.com
  By Barry Holbrook: In an odd move, Murat Gassiev will be fighting 41-year-old cruiserweight Sefer Seferi in his heavyweight debut on October 31st in Russia after his previously scheduled match again Kevin Johnson couldn’t go through. Gassiev vs. Seferi will be taking place at the WOW Arena, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. The heavy-handed Russian Gassiev […]
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• Fury avoids dangerous Wilder, in a business decision 

  14-10-2020 16:00 via boxingnews24.com
  By Charles Brun: Tyson Fury had a good excuse this week for choosing not to fight Deontay Wilder in January by saying to the Athletic that he’s “messing around with the date.” The reality is, WBC heavyweight champion Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) is making a business move to avoid a dangerous third fight with the […]
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• Drama as Marshall's world title fight called off

  14-10-2020 14:56 via skysports.com
  
  Savannah Marshall's world title fight against Hannah Rankin is off after her trainer, Peter Fury, tested positive for Covid-19.
  
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• Cyborg eyes Taylor in crossover bout

  14-10-2020 09:00 via skysports.com
  
  With crossovers between MMA fighters and boxers capturing attention, Sky Sports' Ed Draper takes a look at whether stars from the different sports can meet in credible sporting contests - in the ring or the cage - through the prism of Katie Taylor's mooted match against Cris 'Cyborg.'
  
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• Fury told: 'Fight rival who nearly beat you!'

  14-10-2020 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Otto Wallin did more damage to Tyson Fury than Deontay Wilder managed so deserves a rematch, insists his promoter.
  
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• Teddy Atlas previews Vasily Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez

  14-10-2020 06:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By Kenneth Friedman: Teddy Atlas is looking forward to this Saturday’s clash between IBF lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) and WBA/WBC/WBO champ Vasily Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs). Like many people, Altas is giving Teofimo, 23, a puncher’s chance of winning. Atlas feels that Teofimo is more physically gifted than Lomachenko, 32, in size, […]
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• #MTKFightNight on Sunday live in the US on ESPN+ & IFL TV

  14-10-2020 06:33 via boxingnews24.com
  Marcel Braithwaite knows a win over Jay Harris can see him gatecrash the top of the flyweight division when they meet on Sunday’s action-packed #MTKFightNight. Braithwaite (9-2) challenges Harris (17-1, 9 KOs) for his Commonwealth flyweight title against on a huge card at Production Park Studios in Wakefield on Sunday, live in the US on […]
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• #MTKFightNight: Butler vs Walker; Braithwaite primed for Harris battle

  14-10-2020 06:33 via boxingnews24.com
  Marcel Braithwaite knows a win over Jay Harris can see him gatecrash the top of the flyweight division when they meet on Sunday’s action-packed #MTKFightNight. Braithwaite (9-2) challenges Harris (17-1, 9 KOs) for his Commonwealth flyweight title against on a huge card at Production Park Studios in Wakefield on Sunday, live in the US on […]
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• Marshall Vs. Rankin Off After Positive Covid-19 Test

  14-10-2020 06:24 via boxingnews24.com
  UPDATE: Unfortunately Savannah Marshall’s trainer Peter Fury has tested positive for COVID-19. Saturday’s WBO World Middleweight Title fight is off the card. All other fighters and teams tested negative. The fight will be rescheduled in due course and our best wishes are with Peter. Hannah Rankin has warned Savannah Marshall that she is in for […]
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• Bob Arum On Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “We’re All Set With That”

  14-10-2020 02:58 via boxinginsider.com
  
  By: Hans Themistode
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 22:Tyson Fury (R) punches Deontay Wilder during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
  Tyson Fury had his list of fighters all lined up. Later on this year the current WBC and Ring magazine heavyweight belt holder would have his trilogy fight with former titlist Deontay Wilder, and should he win, would move on
  
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• Regis Prograis: “I’m focused on Juan Heraldez.”

  14-10-2020 02:49 via boxinginsider.com
  
  By: Sean Crose
  "I'm very excited for my first fight as part of the PBC stable,” Regis Prograis said during a virtual press conference on Tuesday to promote the undercard of the Gevonta Davis-Leo Santa Cruz fight on the 31st of this month. “I've been wanting to come over to this side for a long time and it's finally happening. When something bad happens, something good usually happens off of that so this is perfect.” Prograis, who suffered his first loss his last time in the rin
  
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• Barboza vs. Saucedo and Edgar Berlanga Set for Loma-Lopez Undercard

  14-10-2020 02:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fighters competing on Saturday’s undercard headlined by the lightweight unification bout featuring WBC Franchise/WBO/WBA champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and IBF kingpin Teofimo Lopez met the media Tuesday for a Zoom press conference. The MGM Grand Las Vegas Conference Center will play host to the closed-door event. In the 10-round junior welterweight co-feature, former world title challenger […]
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• Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz undercard quotes

  14-10-2020 01:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fighters competing on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) undercard previewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they meet in the ring on Saturday, October 31, from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The event featured […]
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• Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez targeted for early 2021

  14-10-2020 00:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By Dan Ambrose: Light welterweight champions Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez will be fighting within the first three months of 2021, according to promoter Bob Arum. The Top Rank head honcho Arum plans on scheduling the Taylor-Ramirez contest during the first quarter of next year, and he says they’ve both agreed that the winner will […]
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