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Ringside Seat: Can Canelo Alvarez take care of business against Avni Yildirim?
Canelo Alvarez seeks to unify four world titles at super middleweight in 2021. First he must defeat Avni Yildirim.
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Expert picks: Can Avni Yildirim's pressure derail Canelo Alvarez's takeover at 168 pounds?
Canelo Alvarez defends his titles against Avni Yildirim on Saturday. What are our experts saying?
Who is Avni Yildirim, the 40-1 underdog facing Canelo Alvarez?
Avni Yildirim carries the weight of the Turkish sports world into his title fight with Canelo Alvarez.
TOP HEADLINES
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What does Lopez vs. Kambosos purse bid mean for boxing?
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BOXING
Teofimo Lopez-Top Rank relationship at risk; can it get fixed?
Teofimo Lopez's next fight won't be with promoter Top Rank for his next title defense. What happened?
BOXING
Why is Canelo Alvarez facing Avni Yildirim, and how will the fight play out?
Why is Alvarez risking unification fights against an unheralded mandatory opponent?
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BOXING
The sport of boxing is a winner when Canelo fights
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Canelo Alvarez loves puppies, giving gift bags and punching Mario Lopez
We went a couple of rounds with people in Canelo Alvarez's inner circle to find stories that reveal the surprising private side of boxing's biggest superstar.
As both a fighter and promoter, new stage of career begins for Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez said being able to guide his own boxing career gives him comfort.
BOXING
Tyson Fury is 'always ready' to fight
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DAME'S FIGHT GAME
'He's a fighter who plays professional basketball': Inside Damian Lillard's love affair with boxing
The Portland Trail Blazers star is passionate about boxing and has turned his passion into an offseason workout regimen that helps power his on-court success.
Courtesy Damian Lillard
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Oscar Valdez needed to fight the perfect fight to beat Miguel Berchelt, and he did just that
Breaking down the fallout from Oscar Valdez's KO victory over Miguel Berchelt, and checking in on Adrien Broner.
Valdez claims title with knockout of the year candidate
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How the fight was won: Timothy Bradley on Oscar Valdez's game plan
Oscar Valdez's team gave him the right strategies to beat Miguel Berchelt, and the boxer executed it flawlessly. Here's how he did it.
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Gabriel Flores Jr., Elvis Rodriguez and Xander Zayas score big wins to stay unbeaten
Top Rank's young guns won their respective fights on Saturday, making statements and gaining experience in the process.
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Legal, financial issues hang over Adrien Broner's return to the ring
A lawsuit and a three-fight winless stretch, have Adrien Broner scrambling to get back on track.
MANNY PACQUIAO
Who's next for Manny Pacquiao?
When Manny Pacquiao steps back into the ring, he will show what's more important, money or titles.
Why Ryan Garcia can't say no to a fight with Manny Pacquiao
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TOP RANK BOXING
Commey back in title contention; Diaz and Warrington face crossroads
What the results of three main events on Saturday mean, plus the evolution of Jared Anderson.
Anderson drops Ibeh with a huge left hook KO
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Lopez: Moving on if Top Rank 'can't meet terms'
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BOXING
JoJo Diaz picked boxing over baseball, and changed his life
When it came down to boxing or baseball, junior lightweight Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz made the right choice.
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Jake Paul taunts Askren: 'He's worse than a 75-year-old grandma'
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LEON SPINKS
The Undefeated
Leon Spinks was a fighter until the end
Spinks, who died of prostate cancer on Feb. 5, was the only boxer to take a title from Muhammad Ali in the ring
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Boxers and colleagues react to the passing of former champion Leon Spinks
The boxing world reacts to the death of former undisputed heavyweight champion Leon Spinks.
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Is Buster Douglas' KO over Mike Tyson the greatest upset of all time?
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BOXING
Teofimo wants fights with Davis, Haney, Garcia, 'instead of just talking about it'
Teofimo Lopez ranks the lightweight division and talks about what his perfect 2021 would look like.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Berchelt vs. Valdez (Part 1)
RYAN GARCIA
What does 2021 look like for Ryan Garcia?
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Boxing debate: Where should Ryan Garcia go from here?
With a fight against Manny Pacquiao seeming less likely, rising star Ryan Garcia has a big decision to make.
Real or not: Did Garcia make a mistake in chasing Pacquiao? Does Gervonta Davis change course?
Ryan Garcia and Manny Pacquiao had the world talking, but with dreams of that fight seemingly falling apart, has boxing's rising star taken a major hit?
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David Benavidez open to idea of fighting Edgar Berlanga
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Plant sweeps cards to retain IBF title vs. Truax
Caleb Plant defended his IBF super middleweight title in dominant fashion, winning every round on all three judges' scorecards Saturday night against Caleb Truax.
Caleb Plant dominates Caleb Truax to retain title
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Kellerman: Why Fury vs. Joshua is the 'biggest fight that can be made in boxing'
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Alvarez, Saunders agree to fight in May
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More than just a fighting YouTuber: Jake Paul is changing boxing
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Tyson Fury tops ESPN's British pound-for-pound rankings
Tyson Fury knocks off Josh Taylor's crown as ESPN's British pound-for-pound king, but with several new entrants, how does Anthony Joshua rank?
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JAKE PAUL-BEN ASKREN
Jake Paul's knockout prediction vs. Askren
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Askren explains why he isn't concerned to box Paul
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Fury-Joshua and the British boxers who need to shine in 2021
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be one for the ages, but there's several more bouts lined up in British boxing.
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BOXING
The sport of boxing is a winner when Canelo fights
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BOXING
The best boxing fights of early 2021: 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez-Estrada rematch right on top
Cameron Wolfe ranks the most entertaining matchups already on the boxing schedule for the next two months.
BOXING
Warren: Fury-Joshua fight in May, June 2021
In an interview with ESPN, boxing promoter Frank Warren said negotiations are advancing with Eddie Hearn for a unified world heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to take place in 2021.
BOXING
Devin Haney: Teofimo Lopez is not the undisputed lightweight champ
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BOXING
Why is Canelo Alvarez facing Avni Yildirim, and how will the fight play out?
Unified super middleweight titlist Canelo Alvarez will face Avni Yildirim in February. Why is Alvarez risking unification fights against an unheralded mandatory opponent?
BOXING
YouTube star Jake Paul to return to the ring in April
Social media sensation Jake Paul promises another KO victory when he returns to the ring on April 17.
BOXING
Real or not: Joshua-Fury biggest fight in '21; Mayweather-Paul too much of a sideshow
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could meet to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champ since 1999, but the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul proposed fight can steal the limelight if done well.
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DEVIN HANEY
Devin Haney's picture-perfect 2021: 'I want to fight for all the belts'
Devin Haney wants a fight against Teofimo Lopez and believes he's the most complete fighter.
Devin Haney on matching up vs. Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia
WBC lightweight titleholder Devin Haney talks with Cameron Wolfe about how he would match up against Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia.
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Haney looking past Garcia, focusing on Lopez
Devin Haney tells Cameron Wolfe that he doesn't think Ryan Garcia will fight him and is focusing on Teofimo Lopez instead.
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Boxing's all-redemption team: Why Vasiliy Lomachenko, Deontay Wilder and others can bounce back in 2021
In 2020, many fighters lost titles while others couldn't even get in the ring. Here are 10 contenders who need a big 2021 to earn redemption.
BOXING
Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury?
Anthony Joshua did his part to set up a possible megafight against Tyson Fury in 2021.
BOXING
Bold predictions for 2021: A new "Four Kings" era; Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will happen
ESPN's boxing experts predict great things in 2021, including the young guns fighting one another and a heavyweight fight for the undisputed championship.
BOXING
Mikaela Mayer is already a world champ, but she wants more for herself, and for women's boxing
The junior lightweight titleholder shares her goals for the year and beyond.
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Kriegel: What boxing needs in 2021
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Ryan Garcia confident he'll KO Gervonta Davis in two rounds
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Why boxing is going to be different, and better, in 2021
A surge of young boxers, including several breakout lightweights, are showing the value of taking major risks and big fights.
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Real or not: Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis next? How about Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney?
ESPN's boxing experts discuss Ryan Garcia's potential fights and what could be next for unified champ Teofimo Lopez.
Haney looking past Garcia, focusing on Lopez
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Fights we want to see in 2021, including Lopez-'Tank' Davis and, yes, Pacquiao vs. McGregor
The stars are aligning for boxing to have a huge 2021. Here are the matchups we'd make in the next year.
BOXING
Why Canelo Alvarez is(n't) boxing's pound-for-pound king
The ESPN pound-for-pound panel ranks Terence Crawford No. 1. Others disagree.
Mayweather or GGG? Canelo Alvarez plays "You Have to Answer"
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Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez jump Terence Crawford after latest win?
Canelo Alvarez topped Callum Smith with ease, but did he encourage the pound-for-pound panel to elevate him over Terence Crawford?
Top Headlines
- Fury-Joshua close to deal, Fury promoter says
- Triller to promote Lopez's next title defense
- Ramirez signs promo deal with Golden Boy
- Sources: Tarver to box Mir on Paul-Askren card
- Martinez hurts hand; title defense vs. Arroyo off
- Herring-Frampton now set for April 3 in Dubai
- Shields calls for women to fight 3 minute rounds
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