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Millions lost, lawsuits everywhere and eight date changes: How a typical title defense for Teofimo Lopez went sideways

COVID, scheduling conflicts and financial quarrels were just a few of the elements that worked to delay Saturday's lightweight title fight.

23hMike Coppinger
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Experts' picks: Can George Kambosos Jr. score a major upset against Teofimo Lopez?

Teofimo Lopez will defend his lightweight titles against George Kambosos Jr. on Saturday. Who has the edge?

3dAndres Ferrari

George Kambosos Jr. ready to 'shock the world' in fight with Teofimo Lopez

George Kambosos Jr. said his focus has never wavered despite one of the most drama-filled journeys to a world title fight in recent memory.

3dSam Bruce

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Terence Crawford left no doubt of his greatness against Shawn Porter, but Errol Spence Jr. still elusive

Terence Crawford proved himself worthy of standing among boxing's pound for pound best, but feels no closer to a title unification bout against Errol Spence Jr.

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Crawford stops Porter in 10th to retain WBO welterweight title

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Shawn Porter's dad: My son wasn't prepared to fight Terence Crawford

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Terence Crawford stops Shawn Porter; Isaac Dogboe outpoints Christopher Diaz

Terence Crawford defended his WBO welterweight title against Shawn Porter.

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Shawn Porter announces his retirement after loss to Terence Crawford

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Sports stars react to Terence Crawford's victory over Shawn Porter

Crawford finished Porter, quieting the critics who have doubted how he'd perform against a top talent.

6dBrianna Williams

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Inside the unbreakable bond between Shawn Porter and his father

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Family, always: How a tragedy created the unbreakable bond between Shawn and Kenny Porter

What does Shawn Porter believe he has on Saturday night that Terence Crawford won't? His father in his corner.

8dMark Kriegel

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Who will win the boxing match between Frank Gore and Deron Williams?

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As Canelo's star continues to grow, it's time to finish GGG trilogy

After another dominant performance in a TKO victory over Caleb Plant, Canelo Alvarez' trilogy fight with GGG is the fight to make.

20dMike Coppinger

Canelo demolishes Plant, becomes undisputed champion

Canelo Alvarez stopped Caleb Plant to unify all four major super middleweight titles for the first time.

21dMike Coppinger

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Canelo Alvarez is fighting to become the greatest Mexican boxer of all time

Canelo Alvarez and his trainer Eddy Reynoso don't just want to win, they want to prove to Mexico that Alvarez is the GOAT.

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Jose Zepeda stops Josue Vargas early with flurry of punches in Round 1

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Herring-Stevenson takeaways: Shakur silences his doubters; Herring has nothing left to prove

Shakur Stevenson put on a clinic against a talented Jamel Herring. What's ahead for both main eventers?

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Shakur Stevenson dominates Jamel Herring to become two-division champion

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Nico Ali Walsh forces James Westley's corner to throw in the towel

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Evan Holyfield, son of Evander, wins via electric KO

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Antoine Cobb's incredible KO sends Jerrion Campbell into the ropes

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Emanuel Navarrete tops Joet Gonzalez to retain title

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FURY-WILDER 3

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Inside the fight with Timothy Bradley Jr.: The factors that made Fury-Wilder 3 an instant classic

Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder was a fight to remember and one of the best matches in a long time.

46dTimothy Bradley Jr.

Fury-Wilder 'as worthy as any trilogy in the history of the sport'

The Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight broke every rule and every convention. And for that, it will be remembered forever.

48dMark Kriegel

Tyson Fury wins epic clash with Deontay Wilder in trilogy match

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Fury-Wilder 3 takeaways: Wilder's path isn't simple; can anyone beat Fury?

Deontay Wilder lost on his terms in his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury. So what does the future hold?

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LeBron James, Errol Spence and more react to Tyson Fury's knockout win over Deontay Wilder

The Fury-Wilder trilogy fight didn't disappoint and caused a plethora of reactions on social media.

48dBrianna Williams

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Fury-Wilder 3 results: Fury demolishes Wilder, Sanchez, Anderson on their way up

Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder again; young Frank Sanchez and Jared Anderson shined in wins.

48dMike Coppinger and Brett Okamoto

Fury: 'Don't ever doubt me when the chips are down'

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Frank Sanchez gets away with controversial knockdown in Round 7

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Bling for the ring: Deontay Wilder, Jake Paul and the evolution of boxing fashion

Boxers are spending time and plenty of money on their ring gear. What will Deontay Wilder wear for the walkout to his Tyson Fury trilogy fight? Just like the bout, that's highly anticipated.

53dMarc Raimondi

'He takes it away from you mentally, physically -- quickly': What it's like to fight Fury

It's not easy to step into the ring against the champ. Former foes tell their stories about facing Tyson Fury.

52dMichael Rothstein

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Fights, negotiations and millions left on the table: The long road that led us to Fury-Wilder 3

After multiple delays, a superfight that fell apart and legal arbitration, Fury-Wilder 3 is set for Saturday.

51dMike Coppinger

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The most memorable fights of Manny Pacquiao's career

Pacquiao has retired and Nick Parkinson recalls some of the key moments in Pacquiao's career.

59dNick Parkinson

Boxing world reacts to Manny Pacquiao's retirement

Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement, and fellow fighters and others in the sport took to social media to praise his career.

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The future or just a fad? After Holyfield-Belfort, what's in the cards for novelty boxing?

Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Mike Coppinger debate the future of boxing's trend of alternative fights.

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Celebrity fights have been fun, but Holyfield-Belfort crossed the line

The quality of the fights has varied greatly, but an entertaining trend took a dangerous turn Saturday night.

76dMarc Raimondi

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