Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila and Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez to air LIVE Saturday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7p.m. PT Shakur Stevenson doesn't know much about Saturday's opponent, Namibian puncher Jeremiah Nakathila, but don't expect him to step off the gas. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), a former WBO featherweight world champion, will … [Read more...] about Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Lightweight
Blume Kitchen & Cocktails to Host Devin Haney’s Official Post-fight After Party Saturday, May 29
The WBC World Lightweight Champion Will Defend His Title Against Jorge Linares in Las Vegas, Nevada Blume Kitchen & Cocktails is playing host to WBC World Lightweight Champion Devin Haney’s official post-fight after party. Haney is defending his title against Jorge Linares at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Blume Kitchen & Cocktails to Host Devin Haney’s Official Post-fight After Party Saturday, May 29
Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
Zepeda defeats Lundy in junior welterweight co-feature Scotland has a new undisputed champion. Josh "The Tartan Tornado" Taylor outlasted Jose Ramirez in an instant classic, notching a unanimous decision (114-112 3x) to capture the junior welterweight title. With the win, Taylor becomes the sixth male undisputed champion of the four-belt era, and the first from Scotland to … [Read more...] about Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
June 19: Mikaela Mayer-Erica Farias & Adam Lopez-Isaac Dogboe on Inoue-Dasmarinas Card at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Mikaela Mayer’s first world title defense is coming on a monster card. Mayer, the 2016 U.S. Olympian from Los Angeles, will put her WBO female junior lightweight title on the line against former two-weight world champion Erica Farias on Saturday, June 19 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Mayer-Farias will serve as the co-feature to WBA/IBF bantamweight world … [Read more...] about June 19: Mikaela Mayer-Erica Farias & Adam Lopez-Isaac Dogboe on Inoue-Dasmarinas Card at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
All-Action Bantamweight Headliner between (#3) Rob Font and (#4) Cody Garbrandt at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Featured Bouts: (#3) Yan Xiaonan vs (#4) Carla Esparza, (#7) Jack Hermansson vs (#12) Edmen Shahbazyan UFC is set to deliver another entertaining card at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight bout all but guaranteed to deliver action as No. 3 ranked contender Rob Font takes on former champion and No. 4 Cody Garbrandt. Also on the card, top five women’s … [Read more...] about All-Action Bantamweight Headliner between (#3) Rob Font and (#4) Cody Garbrandt at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Before Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor clash for the undisputed junior welterweight world title Saturday, May 22 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, two featherweight firefights will get the action going. Mexican contender Jose Enrique Vivas will battle the Robert Garcia-trained Louie Coria in a scheduled eight-rounder. And, in an eight-rounder with a touch of gold, … [Read more...] about May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Exciting Women’s Flyweight Clash between (#6-SW) Marina Rodriguez and (#9-SW) Michelle Waterson at UFC Apex May 8
Featured Bouts: Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Morono, (#9) Neil Magny vs. (#10) Geoff Neal, (#12) Diego Ferreira vs. (#14) Gregor Gillespie UFC delivers another action-packed card at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, headlined by a flyweight battle of strawweight contenders as No. 6 ranked Marina Rodriguez takes on No. 9 Michelle Waterson. The co-main event will feature an exciting … [Read more...] about Exciting Women’s Flyweight Clash between (#6-SW) Marina Rodriguez and (#9-SW) Michelle Waterson at UFC Apex May 8
Ryan Garcia to Defend Interim WBC Lightweight Title Against Javier ‘El Abejon’ Fortuna July 9 on DAZN
Rising lightweight star Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) will defend his interim WBC Lightweight Championship against experienced southpaw contender Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs) in a 12-round battle. The fight will take place on Friday, July 9 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN worldwide, including the United States, Mexico and the Dominican … [Read more...] about Ryan Garcia to Defend Interim WBC Lightweight Title Against Javier ‘El Abejon’ Fortuna July 9 on DAZN
Fight Week Schedule: Joe Smith Jr. vs. Maxim Vlasov
Saturday Night, LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ from Osage Casino (Tulsa, Oklahoma) It's Tulsa Time. Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov are finally set to battle for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title Saturday from Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nearly two months removed from Vlasov's positive COVID-19 test that delayed their originally scheduled bout. … [Read more...] about Fight Week Schedule: Joe Smith Jr. vs. Maxim Vlasov
Still On Top: Jamel Herring Knocks Out Carl Frampton
Herring stops Frampton in 6 to retain junior lightweight world title Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring, at 35 years of age, authored the signature win of his career. Herring dominated and then stopped Carl "The Jackal" Frampton in the sixth round to retain his WBO junior lightweight world title Saturday from Caesars Bluewaters Dubai. Herring (23-2, 11 KOs) dropped Frampton twice … [Read more...] about Still On Top: Jamel Herring Knocks Out Carl Frampton