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Boxing breakout stars for 2022, including a trio of heavyweight standouts
These fighters have an opportunity to make the coveted leap from prospect to title contender to champion.
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Joe Smith Jr. successfully defends his WBO title for the first time
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Conor Benn is ready to step up against the world's best welterweights
Conor Benn is ready to make his name in one of boxing's most competitive weight classes.
BOLD PREDICTIONS
Bold boxing predictions for 2022: Crawford's biggest fight and a new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter
Michael Rothstein and Ben Baby offer up what might be on tap this year in boxing.
FIGHTS WE WANT TO SEE
A wish for the new year: Bring on Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin 3, Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis and more
Mike Coppinger shares a list of big fights he would most like to see in 2022.
KEY QUESTIONS FOR 2022
Will we finally get Fury vs Joshua? How far can Taylor go? Key questions for UK boxing in 2022
2021 was another momentous year for British boxing -- but what does 2022 hold?
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Usyk: Fighting Fury means one step closer to unifying heavyweight titles
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Tyson Fury or Josh Taylor? ESPN's 2021 British pound-for-pound rankings
The British fight game hit new heights in 2021, with Josh Taylor becoming a four-weight world champion and Tyson Fury defending his WBC world heavyweight title. But who topped ESPN's annual pound-for-pound rankings?
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THE BEST OF 2021
2021 boxing awards: Who scored the best KO?
A look back at the best fights, fighters, knockouts and prospects in the world of boxing in 2021.
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The 2021 stories that will shape boxing in 2022: From Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez to ... yes, Jake Paul
Some of the big fights, upsets and surprises this year set up a very interesting 2020 in boxing.
SERRANO'S RISE
How Jake Paul led Amanda Serrano toward stardom -- and a megafight she has wanted for years
Amanda Serrano has been boxing professionally for over 12 years. But she has never gotten the attention she's getting today, and she has Jake Paul to thank for it.
Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Amanda Serrano makes a big move after impressive win
Amanda Serrano took over the No. 2 spot in ESPN's women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings.
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Can Anthony Joshua, Teofimo Lopez, GGG and Ryan Garcia make 2022 a bounce-back year?
After losses and inactivity, some of boxing's biggest names look to figure it out after setbacks in '21.
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Whether you like it or not, 2021 was Jake Paul's year, and he earned it
Jake Paul capped a 13-month, four-win stretch in boxing with a highlight reel KO of Tyron Woodley.
Jake Paul stops Tyron Woodley with one-punch KO
Jake Paul defeated Tyron Woodley by sixth-round KO, and Deron Williams edged Frank Gore.
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Beterbiev stops Browne to retain titles in Montreal
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LOMACHENKO BEATS COMMEY
Vasiliy Lomachenko did enough to earn a shot at George Kambosos Jr., but will he get it?
Lomachenko looked impressive, but he's in a crowded division where everybody wants a shot a the champ.
Lomachenko knocks down Commey en route to victory
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Vasiliy Lomachenko, Jared Anderson, Xander Zayas shine in victories
Vasiliy Lomachenko dominated Richard Commey, while Jared Anderson and Zander Zayas scored KO wins.
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Keyshawn Davis wins after vicious body shot KO
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Nico Ali Walsh continues winning streak with majority decision win
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DAVIS-CRUZ
After Davis and Haney failed to produce spectacular results, what comes next at lightweight?
In the wake of Teofimo Lopez's shock loss to George Kambosos Jr., Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney didn't produce big results. Will Vasiliy Lomachenko?
Gervonta Davis stays unbeaten; Sebastian Fundora wins again
Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight title with a close decision victory over Isaac Cruz on Sunday.
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Seahawks' Ken Norton Jr. inspired by memories of heavyweight champion father
Norton Jr. uses lessons learned from his father, late heavyweight champion Ken Norton Sr., to deal with adversity and improve the Seahawks' defense.
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KEN NORTON'S GREATEST FIGHTS
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After standing punch-for-punch with Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter content to walk away from boxing
Porter's final moments in the ring were emblematic of his career and the passion that he brought to every fight.
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The Undefeated
The tangled history of hip-hop and boxing
From Mike Tyson and Tupac to Zab Judah and Lil' Kim, new book examines the connections between musicians and the fight game
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Stevenson, Valdez work on title unifier
- Smith Jr. retains title with TKO of Geffrard in 9th
- Crawford sues Top Rank, alleges Arum racial bias
- Eubank Jr.-Williams confirmed for Feb. 5
- Sources: Berlanga, Rolls agree to March 19 fight
- Romero not charged after sexual assault inquiry
- Sources: Ramirez-Pedraza to be moved to March
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2021 Boxing Schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2021.
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Best fighters in boxing
Who is the world's best fighter regardless of weight class? Check out ESPN's latest top 10.
Divisional Rankings
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Ranking all boxing divisions
Check out ESPN's divisional rankings.
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Boxing champions
All boxing champions and titleholders for the four major organization.
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The Greatest
Remembering Muhammad Ali, one the greatest athletes to ever live.
