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Boxing divisional rankings: Smith's title win shakes up junior welterweight

The crowning of a new WBC champion forces major changes in the 140-pound division. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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Boxing bold predictions for 2026: Inoue tops P4P, Paul vs. Ngannou, Taylor retires

Our panelists weigh in with their predictions on the fights, major events and surprises that could shape boxing in 2026.

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Boxing's best of 2025: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more

Terence Crawford, Gabriela Fundora, Rolando "Rolly" Romero and others were part of the best boxing moments of 2025.

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Men's boxers to watch in 2026: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, others

Andreas Hale shares his thoughts on five fighters you should keep an eye on in the new year.

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Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Fundora moves up; a new name in the top 10

Gabriela Fundora keeps moving up and Elif Nur Turhan scored another impressive TKO victory. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

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Dubois puts pressure on Harper over title fight

Caroline Dubois was pleaded with Terri Harper to agree a deal for a lightweight unification bout.

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TYSON FURY

Fury confirms return from boxing retirement

Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026 nearly a year after he announced his latest retirement from the ring.

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Tyson Fury's many retirements explained - and what happened next

Tyson Fury is no stranger to ceremonially ending (and restarting) his career, sometimes within months. Here's every time he did it before, and what came next.

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Amanda Serrano has plenty of options if she stays at featherweight

Amanda Serrano got back to winning ways in her return to 126 pounds, and she plans to stay in that division for the foreseeable future.

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Women's boxing top 30: Claressa Shields, Gabriela Fundora, Amanda Serrano and more

We look at the current women's boxing landscape and pick the best 30 boxers in the sport in 2025.

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Amanda Serrano: 'Christy, I'm sorry, but I'm going for that record'

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