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Anthony Joshua wary of southpaw Oleksandr Usyk ahead of world title defense
Anthony Joshua has been concentrating on overcoming Oleksandr Usyk's southpaw stance in preparation for Saturday's world heavyweight titles defense.
JOSHUA VS. USYK
'He's a true heavyweight now': Oleksandr Usyk ready for Anthony Joshua
If Oleksandr Usyk defeats Anthony Joshua, he'll be a unified heavyweight champ, and a hero's welcome will be assured back in his native Ukraine.
Predicting the outcome of Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk
BOXING
TERENCE CRAWFORD
Crawford: Porter was second-best fight behind Pacquiao
Predicting potential surprises in boxing, including Terence Crawford's future, Canelo Alvarez vacating titles and more
Boxing is as entertaining as it is unpredictable, so we look at some potential decisions that could take you by surprise.
Terence Crawford finally gets his big fight, but can Shawn Porter pull off the upset?
Former opponents and a boxing analyst break down Shawn Porter's chances against Terence Crawford.
Thu, 9/16 - State of Boxing
BOXING
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.
Belfort calls out Jake Paul after Holyfield demolition
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.
BOXING
Belfort overwhelms Holyfield in 1st-round finish
Vitor Belfort was too fast and too strong for 58-year-old Evander Holyfield, dropping him once before swarming him in a first-round TKO in their boxing match Saturday night.
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Can Oscar Valdez beat the winner of Jamel Herring vs. Shakur Stevenson?
WBC junior lightweight champion Oscar Valdez wants to face the best fighters in the division, but is he ready?
Oscar Valdez grinds out hard-fought win to retain title
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Teofimo Lopez says he wants to move up to 140 pounds
BOXING
Joshua welcomes Fury's latest challenge
Anthony Joshua has welcomed Tyson Fury's declaration that he still wants to fight him next year.
BOXING
Real or Not: Evander Holyfield shouldn't be in a ring; Jake Paul should face a real boxer next
The two big boxing cards this weekend are headlined by fighters who probably shouldn't be in the ring.
BOXING
Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Amanda Serrano gains ground, but where does she land?
Unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano scored the 41st victory of her career to secure a top-3 spot in ESPN's women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings.
BOXING
Fri, 9/3 - State of Boxing: The team discusses Oscar Valdez testing positive for the banned substance phentermine
JAKE PAUL-TYRON WOODLEY
Real or Not: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley was a big win for boxing
Paul vs. Woodley continued a trend of Paul fights bringing young fans into boxing.
Ink and PPV buys: Jake Paul has a decision to make on boxing future
After his victory over Tyron Woodley, the big question for Jake Paul is, who's next?
BOXING
Jake Paul disappointed not to knock out Woodley
Jake Paul reflects on his split decision win over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Trash talk and storylines: How pro wrestling tactics helped drive Jake Paul's ascent in boxing
Jake Paul's successes in the boxing world have utilized strategies made popular in a different squared circle.
Jake Paul wants you to read this
Jake Paul -- the influencer, aspiring billionaire and troll -- meets Tyron Woodley in the ring on Sunday.
BOXING
Amanda Serrano packs a punch, aims to make impact on Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley PPV
A world champion in seven weight classes, Serrano hopes fight against Yamileth Mercado adds to her name value.
BOXING
Oscar De La Hoya explains decision to return to the ring
BOXING
Spence 'grateful' he caught eye injury in time
Errol Spence Jr. told ESPN he regrets he wasn't able to fight Manny Pacquiao, but he is "grateful" that he caught his eye injury in time, as it could have been a career-ending injury.
Is Manny Pacquiao's professional boxing career over?
BOXING
Maybe we can all learn something from Ben Askren
After a humiliating KO loss to YouTuber Jake Paul in April, Ben Askren should probably be hiding in shame. He isn't. How is that possible?
MANNY PACQUIAO
Boxing Real or Not: Pacquiao was better than Mayweather; Woodley will put an end to Jake Paul's run
Where do Manny Pacquiao's accomplishments in the ring land him compared to Floyd Mayweather?
Could Pacquiao's boxing career be over after upset loss to Ugas?
Pacquiao: There's a 60/40 chance I retire after loss to Ugas
BOXING
Yordenis Ugas' win exactly what PBC needed to shake up welterweight division
If Manny Pacquiao had won, the status quo would have reigned. Ugas made sure that wouldn't be the case.
BOXING
Manny Pacquiao might be done after loss to Yordenis Ugas, but his legacy is one of a kind
Pacquiao might have fought for the last time, but his status among boxing's greats has long been cemented.
The world reacts to Yordenis Ugas' upset victory over Manny Pacquiao
Ugas successfully defended his title against Pacquiao, and the praise for his upset victory was immediate.
BOXING
Ugas tops Pacquiao; Guerrero wins battle of former champions
Yordenis Ugas beat Manny Pacquiao, and Robert Guerrero outpointed Victor Ortiz on Saturday.
PACQUIAO-UGAS
'This was meant for a reason': Yordenis Ugas ready for all challenges
Yordenis Ugas was done with boxing, but the support of a baseball star and his commitment to the sport brought him back to the top.
BOXING
Too old? Too small? The legend of Manny Pacquiao keeps growing
Manny Pacquiao doesn't care who's in the ring with him on Saturday night, but can the "old guy" and the "small guy" finish off his career in style?
BOXING
Outside the ring, Manny Pacquiao prepares for the fight of his life
After his bout with Yordenis Ugas, Manny Pacquiao will likely turn to a presidential campaign, and a new kind of fight -- against an opponent who plays only by rules of his own devising.
BOXING
Will Canelo Alvarez become undisputed? Or can Caleb Plant pull off the upset?
What to expect when Canelo and Plant meet to unify the 168-pound division, and what could come next.
BOXING
Joshua Franco shows off new skills, while Vergil Ortiz proves his mettle
The three major boxing cards that took place on Saturday each had significant world title implications.
Joshua Franco retains belt with big win vs. Andrew Mahoney
Ortiz, Ali's grandson shine in KO victories, Casimero retains title against Rigondeaux
Vergil Ortiz Jr. passed the toughest test of his career, and Nico Ali Walsh looked impressive in pro debut.
ALI'S GRANDSON NICO ALI WALSH
Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh wins Top Rank Boxing debut via TKO
Ready to make 'Poppy' proud: Nico Ali Walsh aims to build on Muhammad Ali's legacy
Nico Ali Walsh knows that he can never live up to expectations as Muhammad Ali's grandson, but that's not stopping him from getting in the ring.
BOXING
Boxing Real or Not: Herring will be too much for Shakur; Moloney-Franco 3 will be best of trilogy
Shakur Stevenson has been asking for a big fight to move up the ladder. He's got it in Jamel Herring and the pressure is on to prove he's ready.
Claressa Shields: The Debut
BOXING
Taylor excited to fight Catterall on home turf in Scotland
BOXING
Timothy Bradley Jr. plays matchmaker: 'The 10 fights I want to see'
Looking to see big fights in boxing? Timothy Bradley Jr. shares his list of must-see matchups.
BOXING
More time, more opportunity: Are three-minute rounds coming to women's boxing?
How could an extra minute per round help the growth of women's boxing? Plenty, and it could soon become a reality.
Claressa Shields explains why she won't quit boxing
BOXING
Fury-Wilder III rebooked for Oct. 9 in Las Vegas
The trilogy showdown between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, which was postponed after Fury tested positive for COVID-19, has been rebooked for Oct. 9 in Las Vegas, Top Rank announced Thursday.
Sources: Fury positive; Wilder bout postponed
The biggest heavyweight bout of the summer has been postponed after Tyson Fury tested positive for COVID-19, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Osuna: Fury losing out on a lot with Wilder delay
BOXING
Steph, Canelo have a sparring match on the golf course
BOXING
Tszyu has conquered Australia, now he must take his talents abroad
It's time for Tim Tszyu to fight abroad or risk damaging his reputation, writes Jake Michaels.
BOXING
Pound-for-pound rankings: Lomachenko moves up, but where did he land? How about Davis?
Vasiliy Lomachenko looked like the best version of himself, but was that enough to move up the ladder?
Lomachenko's statement win lines him up for shot at redemption against Teofimo Lopez
After Vasiliy Lomachenko's win, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum opened the door to a Teofimo Lopez rematch.
Lomachenko comes back in a big way, wins via TKO in Round 9
FURY-WILDER 3
Will Deontay Wilder solve Tyson Fury in the trilogy fight? Where does Anthony Joshua go from here?
Our ESPN boxing panel discusses the Fury-Wilder 3 fight, what Wilder can do differently to emerge victorious, and the next step for Anthony Joshua.
Top Headlines
- Adviser says Pacquiao has not officially retired
- New boxing promotion, Probellum, launches
- Source: Mayer-Hamadouche set to be main event
- Fulton-Figueroa unification bout set for Nov. 27
- AIBA to pay medalists at amateur boxing worlds
- Sources: Whyte, Wallin agree to Oct. 30 clash
- Sources: Crawford, Porter agree on Nov. 20 bout
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