Boxing

LAS VEGAS — Jorge Linares was once where Devin Haney is now, one of the brightest prospects in the sport. That he’d become a world champion was a given; much more was expected of him than that. He was fast, he was strong and he was an accurate puncher. He opened his career 27-0 and

12:16 PM ET MIAMI — Former star NFL receiver Chad Johnson is used to using his sweet footwork to dice up cornerbacks on the football field, but in two weeks he’s preparing to use his physical skills to put on an entertaining show in his first boxing match. On the opening fight in the PPV

LAS VEGAS — There’s never a question about whether Devin Haney had the physical tools to be the best fighter in the world. Virtually every active fighter in the world would give just about anything to have his skillset. Haney holds a version of the WBC lightweight belt — so, too, does Teofimo Lopez, but

Defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg) and the redoubtable Vikas Krishan (69kg) were among three Indian boxers who advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday as the country assured itself of an unparalleled medal haul of 15 in the Asian Boxing Championships here. Debutant Varinder Singh (60kg) was the other Indian to make the last four. Panghal

Getty Images After Jake Paul’s destruction of Ben Askren and ahead of Logan Paul’s exhibition showdown with Floyd Mayweather, a narrative has taken hold that the clowns have taken control of the circus in boxing. If you’re really paying attention, however, the sport is on something of a roll in making meaningful, high-quality fights. In

ABC will premiere Part 1 of a two-part documentary on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson called “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. The conclusion will air June 1, also at 8 p.m. ET. After watching both parts of the four-hour series there was one overriding question that was never adequately answered. Why?

Shiva Thapa (64kg) and Mohammed Hussamuddin (56kg) gave India the perfect start at the Asian Boxing Championships, storming into the quarterfinals with impressive victories in Dubai on Monday. Commonwealth Games bronze-winner Hussamuddin (56kg) defeated Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan in his opening bout. Later, Thapa, who is chasing a fifth successive medal at the event, got the

8:26 AM ET There’s a generation of people who became boxing fans because of the Marvin Hagler vs. Tommy Hearns fight in 1985 — an eight-minute slugfest won by Hagler in a third-round knockout. Thirty-six years later, many recognize it as the greatest fight ever. Hagler died in March after suffering a heart attack at

(Reuters) – World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Tyson Fury has signed a contract to fight American Deontay Wilder for a third time in Las Vegas on July 24, Top Rank Boxing said on Sunday. Fury, 32, had been set to face fellow Briton Anthony Joshua on Aug. 14 in Saudi Arabia in a world heavyweight

Josh Taylor celebrates with his new belts after beating Jose Ramirez (not pictured) via unanimous decison Saturday at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images LAS VEGAS — Josh Taylor gingerly held a microphone in his left hand, which was swollen about 50 percent more than its normal size

12:21 AM ET Ben Baby Close ESPN Staff Writer ESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show

Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez exchange punches during their fight for the undisputed junior welterweight championship at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on May 22, 2021 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) LAS VEGAS — In a battle worthy of an undisputed title fight, Josh Taylor used a pair of

Showtime Boxing continues to roll on in 2021. After a rough 2020 that saw many stars either not compete or compete just once, the new year has seen a handful of fighters already seen ring time with big success. Look no further than the pound for pound king himself, Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican superstar has

The Indian boxing team, featuring the likes of MC Mary Kom (51kg) and Amit Panghal (52kg), reached Dubai to compete in the Asian Boxing Championships aboard an “air-bubble” flight, which had to stay mid-air longer than scheduled as administrative paperwork delayed its landing. The tournament starts on Monday with the draws lined up for Sunday.

6:18 PM ET Manny Pacquaio and Errol Spence Jr. made headlines on Friday when they announced one of the biggest fights in recent years. Pacquiao, 62-7-2, 39 KOs), 42, of General Santos City, Philippines, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, will face Spence (27-0, 21 KOs), 31, of Desoto, Texas, the only unified welterweight champion, on

Getty Images A shock went through the boxing world on Friday afternoon when Manny Pacquiao dropped a fight poster on Twitter to serve as an announcement for an Aug. 21 clash with Errol Spence Jr. Premier Boxing Champions, the pair of fighter’s promoter, confirmed the news shortly after. The announcement came seemingly out of nowhere

The Telegraph USPGA Championship 2021: Second round tee times, including Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau The second major of the year got underway at Kiawah Island Resort’s Ocean Course on Thursday at the longest course in championship history. Canada’s Corey Conners holds the clubhouse lead after shooting a fine 67 in round one while Rory

The third heavyweight title fight between WBC champion Tyson Fury and ex-champion Deontay Wilder will be on July 24 in Las Vegas, sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports. ESPN’s Ben Baby originally reported the agreement. Contracts are agreed upon but not signed. Their first fight, on Dec. 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, was a split draw.