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Paul vs. Danis ends in disqualification after MMA takedown attempt

The heated rivalry came to a head in the boxing ring where one fighter attempted to turn it into an MMA fight. Find out what happened in the highly anticipated fight.

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How to bet on KSI vs. Tommy Fury

Tommy Fury wants to end influencer boxing while KSI seeks to finish the Brit in the main event of X Series. The Sporting News breaks down the fight from a betting perspective.

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'Zurdo' wins decision over Smith Jr.

The Sporting News provides the full results from the Ramirez-Smith card.

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Ex-WWE Superstar Edge debuts for AEW

Former WWE Superstar Edge (Adam Copeland) surprised fans when he appeared at the end of AEW's WrestleDream pay-per-view and announced that he has signed with the promotion.

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Is the "old" Canelo back?

What did we learn from Saul Alvarez's dominant victory over Jermell Charlo and is it true that the old Canelo is back?

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Canelo cruises to easy decision over Charlo

Canelo Alvarez makes it three wins in a row by turning back the challenge of Jermell Charlo at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Mexican star claimed a unanimous decision to retain the undisputed super middleweight title.

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Full card results for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo

Canelo Alvarez dominates from start to finish is an underwhelming fight and retains his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion.

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Does Canelo get favoritism in Las Vegas?

Does Jermell Charlo have to knock Canelo Alvarez out in order to win? A history of Las Vegas judges favoring Canelo has made it appear impossible for Charlo to win a decision no matter how well he fights.

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Boxing's greatest ring walks

Over the years, the ring walk has become one of the biggest attractions before a major boxing event. These are seven of the greatest entrances in boxing history that are filled with fireworks, music, dancers, and, in one case, nothing at all.

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Will Canelo fight Terence Crawford?

At first, the idea of Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez fighting each other seemed like nothing more than a fantasy. However, their recent comments have made it feel like it can become a reality. The Sporting News breaks down how the fight can potentially happen.

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Inside Charlo moving up in weight to fight Canelo

The Sporting News takes a look at the history of fighters moving up two weight classes to challenge for a world title as Jermell Charlo jumps up to super middleweight to challenge Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed championship.

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How to bet on Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines and offers a prediction for Canelo Alvarez's defense of his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jermell Charlo on September 30 in Las Vegas.

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How to bet Yordenis Ugas vs. Mario Barrios

The Sporting News breaks down the odds for the welterweight clash between Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios.

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Which twin is better: Jermell or Jermall Charlo?

Twin brothers Jermell and Jermall Charlo are highly decorated world champion boxers. But which one is the better fighter?

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Is Charlo #1 P4P if he beats Canelo?

Jermell Charlo is daring to be great by moving up two weight classes to challenge Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight championship. If he wins, will he be recognized as the #1 pound for pound fighter in the world? The Sporting News breaks it down.

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Conor Benn victorious in comeback fight

Conor Benn wins in his comeback fight, Richardson Hitchins turns in a flawless performance and Jessica McCaskill and Sandy Ryan's unification fight ends in a controversial and unsatisfying draw.

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Full card results for Noche UFC: Grasso-Shevchenko 2 ends in draw

Will it be repeat of revenge when Alexa Grasso defends the UFC flyweight title on Mexican Independence Day against Valentina Shevchenko? The Sporting News will provide full results from the event in Las Vegas.

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Lopez retains featherweight title with UD triumph over Gonzalez

Luis Alberto Lopez successfully defended his IBF featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Joet Gonzalez.

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Noche UFC: Grasso unfazed by pressure of being last Mexican champ

Although some would say Alexa Grasso has been disrespected during her championship reign by having her victory over Valentina Shevchenko called a fluke, seeing her opponent land the cover of the UFC 5 video game and heading into the rematch as the underdog. But Grasso is unbothered and ready to prove she's the best flyweight in the world.

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Remembering Mayweather vs. Canelo 10 years later

On the 10th anniversary of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s dominant victory over Canelo Alvarez, The Sporting News reflects on that night and the fallout that set in motion the path for Canelo to become the new face of boxing.

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Biggest upset in UFC championship history?

Where does Sean Strickland's upset of Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 rank amongst the biggest upsets in UFC championship history? It might be the greatest upset of all-time.

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Strickland stuns Adesanya for UFC middleweight title

Sean Strickland shocked the world and defeated Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision to become the new middleweight champion at UFC 293.

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Should Tyson Fury be stripped of the heavyweight title?

If Tyson Fury continues to say that he wants the most lucrative fights rather than face the top contenders, the WBC should seriously consider stripping him of the heavyweight championship.

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Full card results for WWE Payback 2023

Several grudge matches place at WWE Payback. The Sporting News will provide full results from the event.

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Full card results for UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Sergey Spivak

Ciryl Gane put on a phenomenal performance in front of his home country of France as he dominated Sergey Spivak and earned a second-round stoppage. In the co-main event, Manon Fiorot turned back Rose Namajunas with a unanimous decision.

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This is why Crawford-Spence 2 makes sense despite lopsided first fight

Errol Spence Jr. has reportedly activated his rematch clause for a return bout with Terence Crawford. But considering how badly Crawford beat Spence, is this a bad idea?

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Full card results for Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko

Jared Anderson brutalized Andriy Rudenko with a vicious body assault to earn a dominant 5th round TKO.

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Bray Wyatt dead at 36

It was announced that WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt has passed away at the age of 36.

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Why Americans don't know Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk is arguably more accomplished than Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but he remains anonymous amongst American audiences. Why?

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Did O'Malley get "Dana White Privilege?"

Sean O'Malley is the UFC's next big thing after he knocked out Aljamain Sterling to become UFC bantamweight champion but did he get a little help on his journey to a world title?

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O'Malley knocks out Sterling for UFC bantamweight title

The Sean O'Malley hype is real as he stopped Aljamain Sterling in the second round to secure the bantamweight championship at UFC 292.

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Full card results from UFC 292

Who will walk out of Boston with gold around their waist? The Sporting News will provide full card results for UFC 292, featuring Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley and Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos.

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Full results from 2023 PFL 8: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene

The PFL Finals are set after a full card in PFL 8.

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Aljamain Sterling sees disrespect and 'doesn't give a s–'

Even though Aljamain Sterling is the reigning and defending UFC bantamweight champion, the promotion has treated him as an afterthought heading into his UFC 292 title defense against viral sensation Sean O'Malley.

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Full results from Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

Emanuel Navarrete successfully defended his WBO super featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Oscar Valdez.

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How to bet on Emanuel Navarrete vs Oscar Valdez

The Sporting News breaks down how to bet on the fight between WBO junior lightweight champion Emanuel Navarrete and challenger Oscar Valdez.

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Paul drops Diaz, takes unanimous decision

Jake Paul dropped Nate Diaz in the fifth round and earned a unanimous decision over Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Ceenter in Dallas, Texas.

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Jake Paul drops and decision Nate Diaz

Jake Paul dropped Nate Diaz in the fifth round and won a unanimous decision to bounce back from a loss to Tommy Fury.

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Nate Diaz likes to fight and that's bad news for Jake Paul

Nate Diaz hasn't been interested in promoting his boxing match with Jake Paul because, according to Diaz, it's not a real fight. And a week of watching Diaz's moves as Paul attempts to bait him into a war of words explains exactly why people love him

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How to bet Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz

The Sporting News provides insight on how to bet on Jake Paul’s return to the boxing ring against former UFC fighter Nate Diaz.

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Is Crawford the G.O.A.T. at 147 lbs?

Terence Crawford's dominance of Errol Spence Jr. made him the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. Is that good enough to consider him as the greatest 147-pound fighter of all time?

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Crawford stops Spence in 9th, becomes undisputed again

The biggest boxing fight of the year has finally arrived. Only one man will walk out the ring the undisputed welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide live results and highlights from Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford.

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Full card results as Crawford knocks out Spence

Las Vegas will be the place to be when Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford fight for the status of undisputed welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide full card results from the event.

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How to bet Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford

The Sporting News provides insight on how to bet on the highly anticipated clash between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford to determine who is the undisputed welterweight champion.

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We haven't seen a fight like this since Ali-Frazier

There is a certain level of cultural significance that Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford has that the boxing world hasn't seen since the first time Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met in a boxing ring over 50 years ago.

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Why Spence will beat Crawford

The Sporting News breaks down why Errol Spence Jr. will defeat Terence Crawford to become the undisputed welterweight champion.

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Is Fulton the toughest opponent Inoue has fought?

How does Stephen Fulton stack up against Naoya Inoue's previous opponents? The Sporting News takes a look at Fulton's career and whether he will enter the ring as the biggest threat to beat "The Monster."

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Will Inoue continue his knockout streak against Fulton?

The Sporting News breaks down how Naoya Inoue will win a world title in a fourth weight class when he moves up to super bantamweight to challenge unified champion Stephen Fulton on July 25.

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Is Naoya Inoue boxing's best puncher?

Naoya Inoue is 24-0 with 21 knockouts and will attempt to become a world champion in a fourth different weight class. "The Monster" is known for his power but is he the sport's best puncher?

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Can Stephen Fulton avoid the knockout against Naoya Inoue?

Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue is a fantastic fight but there's no way this super bantamweight title fight goes the distance. The Sporting News explains why Fulton-Inoue ends in a knockout.

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Why Keyshawn Davis already has pound for pound potential

Keyshawn Davis is only eight fights into his pro career but the idea that he could begin knocking on the door of pound for pound lists sooner than later should be a frightening thought for the rest of the lightweight division.

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Frank Martin overcomes slow start, snags unanimous decision over Artem Harutyunyan

Frank Martin earned a unanimous decision in a WBC lightweight title eliminator over previously unbeaten Artem Harutyunyan.

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Volkanovski stops Rodriguez to retain featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a third round stoppage of Yair Rodriguez while Alexandre Pantoja claimed flyweight gold with a split decision over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 in Las Vegas.

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Is Volkanovski the GOAT at 145 pounds?

Before his fight with Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, The Sporting News analyses Alexander Volkanovski's place amongst the all-time greats at featherweight by comparing his career in the division to Conor McGregor, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.

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How good is "Boots" Ennis?

Jaron "Boots" Ennis is considered the future of the welterweight division but how does he stack up against the current crop of 147-pound fighters?

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Fury's to blame for lackluster heavyweight boxing schedule

Anthony Joshua's rematch with Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk's title defense against Daniel Dubois were announced but not the fights that fans wanted. The heavyweight division is struggling and it's all Tyson Fury's fault.

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WWE Money in the Bank 2023 roundtable predictions

Sporting News writers from around the globe teamed up to provide insight into WWE's return to London for Money in the Bank.

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Why Jared Anderson is the future of boxing's heavyweight division

With the current crop of heavyweight stars beginning to age out, boxing will need a new giant to lead the charge. And the man ready to accept the assignment as the next big thing is none other than Jared Anderson.

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Top 25 Under 25: Devin Haney is No.1 but who is next?

In boxing, as with all sports, there comes a time when it's out with the old and in with the new. The Sporting News looks at the top 25 fighters under 25 and assesses their respective futures in the sport.

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Adames halts Williams in the ninth round

Carlos Adames passed his biggest test with flying colors as he stopped Julian Williams in the ninth round to retain his WBC interim middleweight championship.

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Berlanga drops Quigley four times in decision win

Edgar Berlanga knocked Jason Quigley down four times and took a unanimous decision win to remain undefeated at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Teofimo Lopez dismantles Josh Taylor for WBO 140-pound title

Teofimo Lopez proved that he still has "it" as he used his speed, counterpunching and defense to win a unanimous decision over Josh Taylor and claim the WBO junior welterweight title.

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Teofimo Lopez claims WBO title with decision over Josh Taylor

Teofimo Lopez came into the fight as the underdog but dominated Josh Taylor to take a unanimous decision and become the WBO junior welterweight champion.

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Teofimo's last stand? Former champ needs standout triumph

He may be only 26 years old but have we already seen the best of Teofimo Lopez or will the former unified lightweight champion prove that the best has yet to come against Josh Taylor?

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Claressa Shields retains undisputed title, dominates Maricela Cornejo

The "G.W.O.A.T." reigned supreme in her Detroit homecoming. The Sporting News has full results from the Shields vs. Cornejo card.

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Why Canelo vs. Benavidez should be next

As badly as Canelo Alvarez wants a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, the fight to make next is with David Benavidez and The Sporting News explains why.

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What's next for the elite in women's boxing?

There could be some major shakeups in the pound-for-pound rankings before the end of 2023. However, one thing that feels almost certain is that Claressa Shields’ stranglehold on the top spot will remain intact

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Luis Alberto Lopez retains title with TKO of Michael Conlan

Luis Alberto Lopez stunned Michael Conlan in front of family and friends with a devastating fifth-round stoppage to retain the IBF featherweight championship.

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Rapid reaction: 3 burning questions for Spence-Crawford

Now that the fight is finally signed, sealed and delivered, here are three burning questions for Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford.

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Haney wins battle but still chasing respect

Devin Haney narrowly won a decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko and assumed that the world would give him the respect that he feels he deserves. Unfortunately, that didn't happen and may never happen. The sooner he realizes it, the better.

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Devin Haney stays undisputed with close, controversial decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko

Devin Haney retained the undisputed lightweight titles with a controversial unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko.

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Haney decisions Lomachenko to retain undisputed title

Devin Haney won a close unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko to retain the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine lightweight titles.

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Is Devin Haney a top pound for pound fighter?

Devin Haney is the youngest undisputed champion in boxing history but some don't believe he's a top 10 pound-for-pound fighter. Is that true? The Sporting News takes a closer look at Haney's accomplishments and whether or not he belongs.

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How to bet on Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko

The Sporting News takes a closer look at the betting lines for Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko and offers a prediction for the undisputed lightweight championship showdown.

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Haney: It's the wrong time for Lomachenko

Devin Haney has chased Vasiliy Lomachenko for four years. He'll finally get a chance to fight him on May 20 but warns that Lomachenko picked the wrong time to fight him.

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Rolando Romero wins WBA title with controversial stoppage of Ismael Barroso

Rolly Romero became the WBA super lightweight champion, but it was yet another embarrassing moment for the sport of boxing.

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Would Jake Paul vs. KSI "break" boxing?

If KSI and Jake Paul managed to get into a boxing ring, it would be huge. But would it help or hinder boxing?

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Canelo unable to stop Ryder but gets dominant decision

Canelo Alvarez returned to Mexico for the first time in over a decade and retained his 168-pound titles with a dominant decision over John Ryder but wasn't able to give his fans the finish he desired.

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Can Canelo be #1 P4P again?

Canelo was the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world not too long ago but a loss to Dmitry Bivol knocked him off his perch. Can he regain his position as the best boxer on the planet or is that just too lofty of a task for him to accomplish?

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Is Canelo still the face of boxing?

Canelo Alvarez remains boxing's biggest star but could his grip on being the "face of boxing" be slipping away?

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Mike Perry faces off with Conor McGregor after beating Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41

The Sporting News provided results and highlights from a bare-knuckle fight card that included ex-champion Luke Rockhold taking on Mike Perry and was followed by a post-fight spectacle.

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Is Tank the new face of boxing?

They said the winner of Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia would be the new face of boxing and now that "Tank" has emerged victorious, The Sporting News analyzes whether that is true or false.

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What's next for Ryan Garcia?

Ryan Garcia suffered the first loss of his professional career but he's only 24 and there are plenty of options for him to rebound.

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Round-by-round breakdown of Gervonta Davis's KO win

Gervonta Davis knocked down Ryan Garcia in the second round before delivering a punishing body shot in the seventh which led to a KO win. The Sporting News was on site to provide a round-by-round breakdown of how it all went down.

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How Conor McGregor shut down Davis-Garcia purse bet

Ryan Garcia tells The Sporting News that a Conor McGregor tweet made him realize that betting his fight purse against Gervonta Davis was a bad idea.

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Five best selling non-title boxing matches of all-time

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is not for a world title but is still expected to be one of the biggest pay-per-view events of the year. But can it crack the top-five best-selling non-title PPVs of all time? The Sporting News shares the biggest non-title PPV boxing matches in history?

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How to bet on Tank vs. Garcia

It's the biggest fight of 2023 but where should you place your bets on the showdown between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan Garcia? The Sporting News offers some insight on the betting lines, prop bets, and makes an official prediction.

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Tank-Garcia is a game changer

Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia didn't need to fight right now. They could have waited for the fight to "marinate." Instead, they want to face each other before either of them turn 30 and the sport is better off because of it.

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Alex Wassabi wins by decision over iDubbbz in Creator Clash 2 main event

Alex Wassabi turned back iDubbbz in the main event of Creator Clash 2. Pro wrestler John Hennigan brutally knocked out Harley Morenstein in the co-main event.

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Impact Wrestling thrives ahead of Rebellion PPV

Impact Wrestling's president Scott D'Amore and commentator Tom Hannifan explain how WWE and AEW's big moves have only helped the company, if the "Forbidden Door" is still open and plans to and secure new talent.

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The next chapter of Adesanya's legacy

Israel Adesanya was in danger of seeing his era violently slammed shut at UFC 287 but pulled off a stunning knockout of Alex Pereira to reclaim his UFC middleweight title and will new embark on a new chapter of his storied career.

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Shakur Stevenson dominates, stops Shuichiro Yoshino in sixth round

Shakur Stevenson continues to prove why he may be the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world sooner than later.

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Masvidal is proof that rankings don't matter

Jorge Masvidal has lost three fights in a row but finds himself in the co-main event of UFC 287 against Gilbert Burns with an opportunity to insert himself back into the welterweight title picture. Why?

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The 90s, knockouts and YouTube: Why Roy Jones Jr. fought in the wrong era

At 54 years of age, Roy Jones Jr. will end a five-year retirement to face Anthony Pettis on April 1. While the fight itself is somewhat intriguing, it reminds us that Jones' legendary career would have thrived had it taken place during the social media era.

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Mapping out Anthony Joshua's road to redemption

Anthony Joshua has fallen on some tough times but it's still too early to write off the former unified heavyweight champion. A win under a new trainer can begin to rebuild a legacy with very high expectations.

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Why Canelo vs. Benavidez has to be made

David Benavidez is undeniably boxing's next big star and after his performance against Caleb Plant, Canelo should give the 26-year-old the opportunity to face him for the undisputed super middleweight championship.

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Benavidez decisions Plant in brutal war

The bad blood between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant was finally settled in the ring. Benavidez and his vicious combination punching earned him the decision. "The Mexican Monster" will now take aim at Canelo Alvarez.

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Will over skill: Cody Crowley's surreal boxing journey

Cody Crowley never had natural skill but his unbreakable will has taken him from battling mental health issues, the loss of his father, drugs and alcohol to the biggest stage of his career on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant.

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A breakdown of Caleb Plant winning the mental battle with David Benavidez

Caleb Plant will enter the ring with a mental advantage over David Benavidez as the two bitter rivals prepare to meet on March 25th and the former IBF champion explains why it went from trash talk to a very personal feud.

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Can Leon Edwards be the UFC 170-pound G.O.A.T.?

Leon Edwards proved that his victory over Kamaru Usman wasn't a fluke when he retained his welterweight title at UFC 286. But with a 7-year unbeaten streak, could he now have his sights set on challenging Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all time?

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Jon Jones is the undisputed G.O.A.T.

The Sporting News takes a deep dive into the numbers to figure out why Jon Jones is the greatest mixed martial artist of all time and if there's anyone who comes close to him.

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Jon Jones submits Ciryl Gane for UFC heavyweight title, cements GOAT status

Jon Jones became a two-division champion after three years away from MMA? The Sporting News provided results and highlights from inside T-Mobile Arena for UFC 285.

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Can Jon Jones cement GOAT status at UFC 285?

The main event of UFC 285 between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane is arguably the most significant fight of all time in terms of defining a legacy for both the organization and Jon Jones.

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What's next for Jake Paul after his loss to Tommy Fury? Why KSI should be the play

Jake Paul fell short as a betting favorite against Tommy Fury. The Sporting News analyzes what went wrong for him in the bout and whether an immediate rematch is best for business.

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Tommy Fury scores split decision over Jake Paul

Tommy Fury put an end to Jake Paul's undefeated run as a professional boxer with a split decision victory.

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The upside and the downside of Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

Opinion 1: "When a fight is as simple as two guys (or girls) punching each other in the face, everyone is happy." Opinion 2: "I’d rather watch Oleksandr Usyk shadowbox for eight rounds than this."

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How to bet Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury

The Sporting News offers insight on the Jake Paul and Tommy Fury betting lines and offers an official prediction.

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Roundtable

Writers from The Sporting News teamed up to offer their thoughts and predictions for this years Elimination Chamber event.

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Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair headline SN's 2022 Pro Wrestling Awards

In a great year for pro wrestling, The Sporting News reflects on a select few who stood out the most. Here are the awards for Men and Women's Wrestler of the Year, along with Match of the Year.

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How Aussie Alexander Volkanovski won 2022 Men's MMA Fighter of the Year

In a year dominated by stunning upsets across all divisions, Alexander Volkanovski rose above the chaos and dominated inside the octagon.

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SN Boxing Awards: Dmitry Bivol wins Men's Boxer of the Year

With two big wins over Canelo Alvarez and Gilbert Ramirez, and a chance to be undisputed light-heavyweight champion in 2023, Dmitry Bivol has won The Sporting News' Men's Boxer of the Year award.

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Juan Francisco Estrada wins rubber match with majority decision over Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez

Juan Francisco Estrada had to fend off a late rally from Roman Gonzalez to grab a narrow majority decision victory to claim the WBC super flyweight championship.

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Tyson Fury's toughest opponent? Retirement.

Tyson Fury remains undefeated inside of a boxing ring but a life where he's no longer fighting is the only opponent that he can't seem to overcome.

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UFC 281: Alex Pereira stops Israel Adesanya in 5th round to capture belt

Alex Pereira became the UFC middleweight champion in just his fourth UFC fight. He knocked out Israel Adesanya in the fifth round at UFC 281.

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UFC281: Israel Adesanya's legacy defining fight

The Sporting News explains why Israel Adesanya's next fight against rival Alex Pereira will forever define his legacy.

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How to bet UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 281 main event showdown between Alex Pereira and UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

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Dmitry Bivol's focus gives him a chance to maintain the momentum from beating Canelo Alvarez

Upsets happen in boxing, but oftentimes the winner isn't able to carry the momentum of the biggest victory of their career into their next fight. Dmitry Bivol is different.

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Jake Paul's NSFW message for Dana White

With Anderson Silva in his rearview mirror, Jake Paul has some words for his rival, UFC president Dana White. And those words aren't safe for work.

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Paul takes controversial decision over Silva

Jake Paul scored an eighth-round knockdown and then took a controversial unanimous decision against MMA legend Anderson Silva.

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Jake Paul and Anderson Silva engage in unique form of mental warfare

On the surface, Jake Paul and Anderson Silva are showing plenty of respect. It's an entirely different story once you read between the lines.

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Stop blaming Jake Paul for killing boxing's integrity

It may be easy to blame Jake Paul for killing the integrity of boxing but boxing is doing that on it's own without the help of a social media influencer.

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Why it's okay if Paul loses to Silva

Although he's the younger fighter and undefeated, Jake Paul losing his first boxing match to Anderson Silva isn't the worst thing in the world. As a matter of fact, it could make him a better fighter and an even bigger star.

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UFC 280 results, Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling win title bouts in Abu Dhabi

Islam Makhachev won the lightweight championship by submitting Charles Oliveira in the second round of the main event at UFC 280.

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UFC 280: How to bet Sterling vs. Dillashaw

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 280 co-main event showdown between TJ Dillashaw and UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.

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UFC280: How to bet Oliveira vs. Makhachev

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 280 main event showdown between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight championship.

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Deontay Wilder stops Robert Helenius with a one-punch KO

Deontay Wilder is back in the win column after brutal first-round knockout of Robert Helenius.

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Devin Haney's sacrifice in George Kambosos Jr. rematch

Devin Haney gave up every single advantage he had to face George Kambosos back in June and will do it again on October 15th. Why? Because he believes in himself so much that he's willing to sacrifice now to gain later.

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Why Deontay Wilder will beat Robert Helenius

Deontay Wilder is a big favorite to beat Robert Helenius but there is a path to making money at the sportsbook. Sporting News offers our take on the upcoming heavyweight clash.

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How to bet Shields vs. Marshall

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the grudge match between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall.

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Shakur Stevenson dominates Robson Conceicao in his final fight at 130 pounds

Shakur Stevenson's final fight at 130 pounds was a dominant performance as he earned a unanimous decision victory over Robson Conceicao.

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Canelo ends GGG rivalry with definitive decision victory

Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed 168-pound status with a definitive performance and a unanimous decision over Gennadiy Golovkin.

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Legacy on the line: Why Canelo Alvarez must beat GGG in trilogy fight

Canelo vs. GGG 3 is one of the biggest fights in boxing. However, it's a fight that one fighter simply cannot afford to lose when it comes to his legacy.

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How to bet Canelo-GGG 3

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the undisputed super-middleweight title bout between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin.

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Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson in final UFC fight

Nate Diaz posted a win in the final fight of his UFC contract. His original opponent made short work of a new foe in the co-main event.

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UFC 279: Nate Diaz-Tony Ferguson new main event after Khazmat Chimaev misses weight

Nate Diaz will now face Tony Ferguson in a five-round welterweight bout that will headline UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight.

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Breaking down what happens after a UFC fighter misses weight

The Sporting News goes through the procedures that follow when a fighter weighs in over the limit for their fight.

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UFC 279 presser canceled after backstage fight

A backstage incident involving Nate Diaz, Kevin Holland and Khamzat Chimaev resulted in the cancelation of the UFC 279 press conference.

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How to bet Chimaev vs. Diaz

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 279 main event showdown between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz.

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Andy Ruiz Jr. edges Ortiz with decision victory

Andy Ruiz Jr. dropped Luis Ortiz three times and needed every single one of them to get a narrow unanimous decision.

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WWE Clash at the Castle grades: Reigns retains with help

Roman Reigns retained his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship over Drew McIntyre in the WWE's return to Cardiff.

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KSI knocks out two opponents in one night

KSI dominated Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda to go 2-0 in the DAZN X Series 001 PPV at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.

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Stunning KO captures cruel beauty of MMA

Leon Edwards' stunning knockout of Kamaru Usman is the exact reason why fans love the sport and all of its unpredictability.

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Hale: Is this the end of Anthony Joshua? Don't count on it, because now he has something to prove

After a second consecutive loss to Oleksandr Usyk, one has to wonder if his boxing career is over.

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Anthony Joshua, COVID and the Tyson Fury fight that never happened

There is a world in which Anthony Joshua would have been widely recognized as the greatest non-American heavyweight of all-time. This four-part series unpacks a series of tantalizing 'what ifs' and explores boxing's alternate timeline dominated by Joshua.

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How to bet Usyk-Joshua 2

The Sporting News offers insight on how to bet on the heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.

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Anthony Joshua's biggest 'what ifs': Deontay Wilder fight that never happened

There is a world in which Anthony Joshua would have been widely recognized as the greatest non-American heavyweight of all-time. This four-part series unpacks a series of tantalizing 'what ifs' and explores boxing's alternate timeline dominated by Joshua.

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The biggest 'what if' of Anthony Joshua's career

There is a world in which Anthony Joshua would have been widely recognized as the greatest non-American heavyweight of all-time. This four-part series unpacks a series of tantalizing 'what ifs' and explores boxing's alternate timeline dominated by Joshua.

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Anthony Joshua's Multiverse Part 1: Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko

There is a world in which Anthony Joshua would have been widely recognized as the greatest non-American heavyweight of all-time. This four-part series unpacks a series of tantalizing 'what ifs' and explores boxing's alternate timeline dominated by Joshua.

Andreas Hale

Teofimo Lopez scores 7th-round TKO of Pedro Campa in return to ring

Teofimo Lopez made his debut at 140 pounds a successful one.

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Teofimo Lopez discusses his challenging 2021, Ryan Garcia & The Takeover 2.0

Teofimo Lopez had one of the most challenging years of his life both in and out of the ring in 2021, but believes he's a better man now than he was before as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his career.

Andreas Hale

UFC 277 results: Amanda Nunes regains bantamweight title with dominant decision over Julianna Pena

Amanda Nunes is once again a two-division champion after winning her highly anticipated rematch with Julianna Pena. The Sporting News followed the card.

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Why Amanda Nunes is still the GOAT regardless of whether she wins or loses at UFC 277

Is Amanda Nunes' status as the GOAT in danger when she faces Julianna Pena in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 277? The answer is no.

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UFC 277: Expert prediction, best bets for Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2

The Sporting News breaks down the odds and possible outcomes for the UFC 277 main event title fight between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes.

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Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022, from Devin Haney to Ryan Garcia

Boxing's future is bright thanks to several young stars that are taking over the sport. The Sporting News looks into the top 25 fighters under 25, as well as seeing what they may have in store for fans moving forward.

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UFC 276 results: Israel Adesanya retains with uneventful decision, Alexander Volkanovski dominates Max Holloway to end rivalry

Both champions retained their titles at UFC 276. The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to what took place at the event and how they did so.

Daniel Yanofsky

Is Alex Volkanovski's job really done at featherweight?

Alexander Volkanovski may say that there is still work to be done in the 145-pound weight class but we all know he has his eyes set on capturing another title in the near future.

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UFC 276: Expert prediction, best bets for Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier

The Sporting News breaks down the odds and possible outcomes for the UFC 276 main event between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier.

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UFC 276: Expert prediction, best bets for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3

Sporting News takes a close look at the UFC 276 co-main event as UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski meets Max Holloway for a third time.

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Ranking five potential opponents for Jake Paul's next boxing fight

A date has been announced for Jake Paul's return to a boxing ring but not an opponent. Sporting News ranks the five most likely options for Paul's opponent.

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UFC 275: Prochazka, Teixeira produce a classic, Shevchenko pulls off escape

We saw one new champion crowned at UFC 275. The Sporting News provided live coverage of the event, which took place in Singapore.

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Do we really want a Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos rematch?

After a dominant performance by Devin Haney, is there any upside to seeing a rematch between Haney and George Kambosos?

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Is Devin Haney a genius or a lunatic for giving up every advantage to fight George Kambosos?

Few fighters will give their opponent everything they want just to get a fight. But that's exactly what Devin Haney did in order to get a chance to fight for the undisputed lightweight championship. He didn't have to, he wanted to.

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Davis vs. Romero result: 'Tank puts end to rivalry

Gervonta Davis silences Rolando Romero. The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to the fight in Brooklyn.

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How good is Gervonta Davis? Undefeated record doesn't tell whole story behind world champion boxer

Gervonta Davis headlines his fourth pay-per-view against Rolando Romero on May 28. Tank has all the makings of boxing's next big superstar. However, do we know just how good Davis is? Let's take a deep dive into his career thus far.

Andreas Hale

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero: Expert prediction, best bets for 2022 lightweight title fight

Sporting News provides insight on how to bet on Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero and where the betting value is at.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore result: 'Money' toys with opponent in lopsided exhibition

Floyd Mayweather competed in another exhibition bout. The Sporting News has you covered with all the highlights from his fight against Don Moore.

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Floyd Mayweather is the anti-Canelo and there's nothing wrong with that

Floyd Mayweather will face virtual unknown Don Moore in an exhibition fight in Dubai that will make him a lot of money but will also come with a great deal of criticism. But there's a reason why Mayweather calls himself TBE and not The GOAT. It's all business.

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Evan Holyfield forging own legacy: How undefeated son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield is emerging from father's shadow

Ahead of his tenth pro fight, Evan Holyfield tells a story about how an incident with police made him realize that his last name won't always be the first thing people see and how he plans to carve out his own legacy in boxing.

Andreas Hale

Canelo Alvarez's addiction to greatness is a threat to his legacy

Canelo Alvarez finally bit off more than he could chew against Dmitry Bivol, but the 31-year-old says that he is looking for a rematch. Could daring to be great eventually do more harm than good for his career?

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol results: Bivol's size and skill turns back Canelo with unanimous decision

Will we see more gold put around Canelo Alvarez's waist? The Sporting News has you covered with updates on Canelo's fight against Dmitry Bivol.

Andreas Hale

Canelo-GGG 3 Timeline

A detailed look at the storied history between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin as they are finally on the cusp of a highly anticipated third fight. What took so long?

Andreas Hale

Shakur Stevenson vs. Oscar Valdez results: Stevenson unifies super featherweight titles with one-sided decision

Shakur Stevenson put together a dominant performance as he cruised to a unanimous decision over Oscar Valdez to become the WBC, WBO and The Ring super featherweight champion.

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From Bear Bryant to Floyd Mayweather: How undefeated Shakur Stevenson creates art ahead of fight vs. Oscar Valdez

Shakur Stevenson takes the motto of "defense wins championships" to another level as the 24-year-old aims to become a unified super featherweight champion against Oscar Valdez on April 30.

Andreas Hale

Will a Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight actually happen?

With Tyson Fury's retirement from boxing and Francis Ngannou seeming to be done with the UFC, the path is clear for a megafight between the two heavyweights.

Andreas Hale

Covington dominates Masvidal

Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal's bitter rivalry will come to a head in the main event of UFC 272 and Sporting News will be cageside in Las Vegas with live updates on all of the action.

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How the UFC helped destroy Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington's friendship ahead of UFC 272

The ugly Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal rivalry will culminate at UFC 272, but it's hard to shake the feeling that the UFC is partially responsible for these former best friends becoming bitter enemies.

Andreas Hale

Adesanya is no Silva but he's close

Some may say it is premature but it's time to recognize Israel Adesanya's greatness as a mixed martial artist.

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White explains Rogan UFC 271 absence

UFC president Dana White said that Joe Rogan's absence from the UFC 271 broadcast team had nothing to do with a rumored "scheduling conflict" or any type of suspension.

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Thurman outpoints Barrios

Keith Thurman made a successful return with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios.

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Shields plans to destroy two fighters at the same time

Claressa Shields may be fighting Ema Kozin on February 5, but the undisputed middleweight champion explains how she will destroy her rival Savannah Marshall on the same night without laying a finger on her.

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Why Claressa Shields is optimistic about better fighter pay in women's boxing, closing wage gap

With fighter pay being a hot topic in combat sports, Claressa Shields addresses the wage gap between the men and women of boxing.

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UFC 270: Ngannou beats Gane by decision

Francis Ngannou showcased a few new wrinkles to his game, using grappling and takedowns to defeat Ciryl Gane and remain champion.

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Betting guide to Ngannou-Gane

Francis Ngannou will make his first defense of his UFC heavyweight championship against the undefeated interim champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270 and Sporting News aims to assist you with all of your betting needs.

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Betting guide to Thurman-Barrios

Keith Thurman will end his nearly three-year hiatus by stepping back into the ring against Mario Barrios and The Sporting News provides insight on how to bet on their upcoming showdown.

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Betting guide to Ngannou-Gane

Francis Ngannou will make his first defense of his UFC heavyweight championship against the undefeated interim champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270 and Sporting News aims to assist you with all of your betting needs.

Andreas Hale

Kattar thumps Chikadze

Calvin Kattar returned to the Octagon after a one-year absence and put on a brutal striking display to score a dominant decision over Giga Chikadze.

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Paul knocks Woodley out cold to end rematch

Jake Paul brutally stopped Tyron Woodley in their highly anticipated rematch.

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Hale: Jake Paul is not bad for boxing

Like him or not, Jake Paul is helping the sport by bringing in new fans.

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Tyron Woodley says Jake Paul's pride will be the reason he gets knocked out in rematch

Tyron Woodley believes that Jake Paul's biggest weakness is that he cares what people think, and that will result in Paul's first loss inside a boxing ring.

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'Tank' wins hard-fought decision over Cruz

Gervonta Davis got past Isaac Cruz with a narrow unanimous decision in a fight that was much closer than anybody expected.

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Haney retains title against Diaz

Devin Haney successfully defended his WBC lightweight championship with a unanimous decision over JoJo Diaz Jr. in Las Vegas.

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How to watch Haney-Diaz

Here's how to watch Devin Haney attempt to defend his WBC lightweight championship against Jojo Diaz on November 11th in Las Vegas.

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How to watch Davis-Cruz

Gervonta Davis is back in action on December 4 when he takes on Isaac Cruz on Showtime pay per view. Here's everything you need to know about the fight.

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'Tank' on having the 'it factor,' being must-see

Under the watchful eye of Floyd Mayweather Jr., Gervonta "Tank" Davis has the elusive "it" factor. What is it, exactly? Davis tells Sporting News ahead of his PPV showdown with Isaac Cruz.

Andreas Hale

Fulton unifies titles against Figueroa

WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton added the WBC title to his collection with a thrilling majority decision over Brandon Figueroa in Las Vegas.

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How to watch Figueroa vs. Fulton

Here's everything you need to know about WBC 122-pound champion Brandon Figueroa and WBO titleholder Stephen Fulton Jr. battling in a unification bout on Nov. 27.

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Shawn Porter: A boxing legacy defined by adoration, fearlessness and doing things on his own terms

Shawn Porter stunned the boxing world by announcing his retirement following his TKO loss to Terence Crawford but he leaves behind a respected legacy that most talk about but only few realize.

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Hale: Put some respect on Terence Crawford's name

Terence Crawford demanded we put some respect on his name after his brilliant performance against Shawn Porter in Las Vegas.

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Crawford stops Porter in 10th

Sporting News tracked live fight updates and round-by-round highlights from Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter and the entire undercard. Read the complete results from the 2021 boxing match.

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Crawford vs. Porter: A fight neither can afford to lose

There are rarely fights where the future of both fighters can be altered drastically depending on the outcome. Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter is one of those fights. The Sporting News explains why neither fighter can afford to lose on November 20.

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