Stevenson demands VADA testing and 144-pound limit after Garcia’s title win

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Frank Bruno faced some of the biggest punchers in the heavyweight division during his era, but one sticks in his mind more than most. Bruno is a much-loved British…

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Ryan Garcia didn’t mention Rolando “Rolly” Romero after winning a world title, and Rolly noticed.

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Styles make fights’ is one of boxing’s most overused and intellectually lazy clichés. It survives not because it explains anything, but because it offers cover when the analysis fails. Fights are not decided by styles on paper or by pre-fight narratives. They are decided by authority. The fighter who seizes control of the ring, imposes his will, and strips his opponent of options is the one who makes the fight. Everything else is just noise added after the fact.

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Ryan Garcia won his first full world title Saturday night, dominating Mario Barrios over 12 rounds to claim the WBC welterweight belt in a main event that never became competitive. Garcia set the tone in the opening seconds and never gave it back, earning a wide unanimous decision in a fight that lacked drama after the first round.

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Ryan Garcia did not spend long celebrating his WBC welterweight title win before turning his focus to Shakur Stevenson.

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Gary Antuanne Russell kept his WBA super lightweight belt Saturday night, but the crowd at T-Mobile Arena let the judges know exactly how they felt about it. Russell earned a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Andy Hiraoka, with scores of 117-110 and 116-111 twice, in a fight that many in attendance believed was far closer.

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Frank Martin was pushed to the brink and forced to settle for a 10-round draw against Nahir Albright in a fight that exposed cracks in his rebuild at 140 pounds. The judges scored it 95-95 across the board, leaving Martin without the statement win he needed and giving Albright proof he belongs at this level.

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This return bout is ten years in the making, as undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) will defend her crown against Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs).

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By Brad Marchetti: Tonight, under the neon glow and electric buzz of Miccosukee Resort & Casino, boxing storms back into Miami. If you want to see tomorrow’s champions today, this is the place to be.

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At Nottingham Arena in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, on Saturday night, promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing presented a DAZN card headlined by a rematch between former featherweight champions Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington.

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Leigh Wood effectively ended his long rivalry with Josh Warrington on Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena. Wood utilized a disciplined southpaw performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over twelve rounds.

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Richardson Hitchins’ title defense against Oscar Duarte was scrapped on fight day after the unbeaten champion became ill following the IBF rehydration check, leaving the junior welterweight division in sudden uncertainty

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Bilal Fawaz overcame a strong start from Ishmael Davis to win a majority decision and capture the British and Commonwealth super welterweight titles on Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England.

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David Benavidez is being pushed into the Ramirez fight as a proving ground rather than a destination, with his own trainer making clear that beating Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is only meaningful if it shows he belongs alongside Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. The statement strips away the promotional language surrounding the Cinco de Mayo bout and places the pressure squarely on Benavidez to deliver more than just a win.

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Dave Allen put Karim Berredjem away in 57 seconds of the first round, ending the fight almost as soon as it began and putting himself back in the win column.

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The IBF has kept Paddy Donovan in the title picture despite two straight losses, ordering him into a final eliminator against Karen Chukhadzhian that will determine the next mandatory challenger at welterweight. The decision preserves Donovan’s path even after his defeats to Lewis Crocker, while forcing Chukhadzhian to fight his way back again following two failed title attempts against Jaron Ennis.

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Eddie Hearn said working with Saudi boxing backers offers major financial upside, but promoters and fighters must accept that nothing is guaranteed

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WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios defends his belt against Ryan Garcia on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The card streams live worldwide on DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier, with three world title fights at the top of the bill.

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After fighting him last year, Dave Allen has a warning for Tyson Fury ahead of his fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov. Allen put on a good display…

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