Giovani Santillan Stops Jeovanis Barraza in Welterweight Co-Feature Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming. Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han by … [Read more...] about Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
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Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout
April 9, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ from The Hangar @ Orange County Fair & Event Center (Costa Mesa, Calif.) • Mikaela Mayer 129.8 vs. Jennifer Han 128.8(Mayer's WBO/IBF/Ring Magazine Junior Lightweight Titles — 10 Rounds) • Giovani Santillan 147.4 lbs vs. Jeovanis … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout
Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Face to Face: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Meet in Las Vegas Ahead of April 30 Junior Lightweight Title Unification Showdown The world's two best junior lightweights — WBC world champion Oscar Valdez and WBO king Shakur Stevenson — ignited their long-anticipated unification grudge match, which will take place Saturday, April 30 at the MGM … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Geffrard replaces Callum Johnson, who tested positive for COVID-19 WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10
The pound-for-pound king notched his career-defining victory. Terence "Bud" Crawford knocked out "Showtime" Shawn Porter in the 10th round to retain his WBO welterweight world title in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,568 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) made the fifth defense of the title he won in June 2018 and was presented … [Read more...] about Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10