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Real or Not: Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren is a win, 'Boots' Ennis deserves a title shot
It won't be an ordinary fight, but Jake Paul versus Ben Askren is going to capture the attention of the boxing world this weekend.
Boxer or spectacle? Inside the attraction of YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul
Is Jake Paul ready to become a boxing star? Or better yet, is boxing ready for Jake Paul?
TOP HEADLINES
BOXING
Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz look to shake up boxing's stagnant welterweight division
With many of the big fights fans want at 147 pounds failing to materialize, Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz hope to drive a sense of urgency.
BOXING
Can Smith beat the other 175-pound champs? Heavies beware: Youngsters are punching their way through
Joe Smith Jr. won his first title, but he showed some flaws that might stop him from his next goal -- unifying titles.
Joe Smith Jr., Maxim Vlasov let fists fly in final round
Efe Ajagba unloads for massive one-punch KO
Efe Ajagba scores must-see thunderous KO; Jared Anderson extends his KO streak
Heavyweights Efe Ajagba and Jared Anderson keep scoring impressive KOs on their way up.
Alex Saucedo talks life after boxing following traumatic brain injury
BOXING
Don't let the name fool you: Joe Smith isn't an ordinary boxer
Joe Smith has been overlooked by his opponents and media. On Saturday, that perception can change for good.
Don't be fooled by his name: Joe Smith Jr. isn't an ordinary boxer
BOXING
They're back? Ranking the returns of boxing's old guard
After years away from real competition, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, Miguel Cotto and others are returning to the ring. What can we expect?
STATE OF BOXING
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State of Boxing: Pacquiao's future and De La Hoya's return
BOXING
Amateur boxer sends opponent out of the ring with this KO
BOXING
Herring showed he's a top 130-pounder, but can he beat Stevenson, Valdez?
An impressive victory puts Jamel Herring among the best junior lightweights, but what's next?
Is Shakur Stevenson next for Jamel Herring?
Herring stops Frampton with a sixth-round TKO to retain the belt
CRAWFORD-PACQUIAO
How likely is a Crawford-Pacquiao fight?
Why Stephen A. is unsure of Pacquiao's chances vs. Crawford
BOXING
Kulakhmet drops Rondon with huge right
BOXING
How Jamel Herring is using childhood challenges as source of inspiration
Jamel Herring's childhood experiences in foster care helped shape the rest of his life -- for the better.
DE LA HOYA RETURNING JULY 3
Oscar De La Hoya needs to promote his rising stars, not steal their thunder
Oscar De La Hoya is coming back, and instead of pushing the careers of Ryan Garcia or Vergil Ortiz, De La Hoya is promoting himself.
Oscar De La Hoya drops the mic after telling Snoop Dogg his comeback plan
Ryan Garcia or Vergil Ortiz: Who is Golden Boy's best young fighter?
After Ortiz's impressive victory and Garcia's superstardom, Golden Boy's future is brighter than ever.
BOXING
Tim Tszyu: I've got the world's attention now
BOXING
Real or not: Did Ryan Garcia, Jamel Herring and Vasiliy Lomachenko get matched up correctly?
Is Dillian Whyte ready for the best at heavyweight? What can we gather about the latest fight announcements?
BOXING
Ortiz says bout with Spence would be 'dream fight'
ORTIZ-HOOKER
Vergil Ortiz showed he's a player at 147, but is he ready for Terence Crawford?
Breaking down a busy Saturday, with big KO wins for Vergil Ortiz, Artur Beterbiev and Lawrence Okolie.
BOXING
Beterbiev batters Deines to retain light heavyweight titles
WEPNER VS. ALI
ON THIS DATE: MARCH 24, 1975
Uncover the story of the “Real Rocky,” Chuck Wepner, the man who went almost the full 15 rounds with Ali in 1975 to inspire the Oscar-winning movie
BOXING
Max on Boxing: Max Kellerman's emotional tribute to Marvelous Marvin Hagler
BOXING
State of Boxing: Remembering Hagler, Fury-Joshua updates and more
BOXING
Possible locations for Fury vs. Joshua
BULLS
NBA
Max sounds off on why George Foreman had better comeback than MJ
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez's win over Avni Yildirim earn him the top spot?
Was Alvarez's recent victory enough to overtake Terence Crawford atop ESPN's P4P rankings?
Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Changes in top 3 after busy month, including a new No. 1
Claressa Shields's historic win made her the top ranked female fighter on ESPN's women's pound-for-pound list.
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
'He’ll always be the champ': Marvin Hagler was a throwback
Hagler, who died on March 13, fought through the ranks to become one of the greatest middleweights.
BOXING
Why Stephen A. has a problem with two-fight Fury-Joshua deal
FURY-JOSHUA
Real or Not: Fury-Joshua in consecutive fights? A trilogy for Estrada and a tough test for Ortiz
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is set, but will we get exactly what's being planned?
Fury, Joshua sign two-fight deal to unify titles
The contract for a two-fight deal between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to unify the heavyweight titles has finally been signed.
Real or not: Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will crown a new heavyweight icon
Now that's it's official, how big a fight will Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury be? And who will win?
TYSON FURY
MARVIN HAGLER
Marvelous Marvin Hagler won boxing's greatest prize -- by walking away
Hagler dominated in the ring and left the sport on his own terms. He's a legend for more than one reason, writes Mark Kriegel.
Teddy Atlas pays tribute to Marvin Hagler
The boxing world reacts to the death of 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler
Marvin Hagler's death had the boxing world praising one of the best middleweights in boxing history.
BOXING
Watch: Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns
Watch: Marvin Hagler vs. Ray Leonard
BOXING
Trilogy fights ahead for Estrada, 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez? Could we see Shields-McCaskill?
Juan Francisco Estrada-Srisaket Sor Rungvisai 3 is on the horizon, but after Saturday, the boxing world would also love Estrada-Gonzalez 3.
Jessica McCaskill does it again, beats Cecilia Braekhus in rematch to stay undisputed champion
In a much-anticipated rematch, McCaskill dominated Braekhus and left no doubts in a one-sided UD win.
BOXING
Behind the scenes at a history-making event -- for Claressa Shields and for women's boxing
Claressa Shields won, but there was more on the line at Friday's pay-per-view fight.
ALI-FRAZIER 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Why 50 years later Ali-Frazier I remains the fight that transcends all sports
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier will remain the fighters to whom fighters compare themselves.
Ali vs. Frazier: 50 years later, still the fight of any century
How Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier stood at the center of the universe
ALI-FRAZIER I ON ESPN+
Ali vs. Frazier I
The Undefeated
Ali-Frazier was more than a fight, it was part of my awakening as a Black man
As a college student, I was fighting to find my place in a changing world
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
When Ali-Frazier made America choose sides
Fifty years ago, a boxing match captivated the world
Boxing, MMA and her own PPV: Claressa Shields bets big on herself in 2021
BOXING
Real or Not: Canelo Alvarez can achieve his goal; Teofimo Lopez to fight again for Top Rank?
Is Canelo Alvarez's path to unifying at 168 realistic? And does Teofimo Lopez have eyes on another division?
Can anyone at super middleweight beat Canelo Alvarez?
Canelo Alvarez will look to unify the super middleweight world titles. Can anyone stop him?
BOXING
What does Lopez vs. Kambosos purse bid mean for boxing?
BOXING
Teofimo Lopez-Top Rank relationship at risk; can it get fixed?
Teofimo Lopez's next fight won't be with promoter Top Rank for his next title defense. What happened?
BOXING
Canelo Alvarez loves puppies, giving gift bags and punching Mario Lopez
We went a couple of rounds with people in Canelo Alvarez's inner circle to find stories that reveal the surprising private side of boxing's biggest superstar.
As both a fighter and promoter, new stage of career begins for Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez said being able to guide his own boxing career gives him comfort.
DAME'S FIGHT GAME
'He's a fighter who plays professional basketball': Inside Damian Lillard's love affair with boxing
The Portland Trail Blazers star is passionate about boxing and has turned his passion into an offseason workout regimen that helps power his on-court success.
BOXING
Oscar Valdez needed to fight the perfect fight to beat Miguel Berchelt, and he did just that
Breaking down the fallout from Oscar Valdez's KO victory over Miguel Berchelt, and checking in on Adrien Broner.
Valdez claims title with knockout of the year candidate
How the fight was won: Timothy Bradley on Oscar Valdez's game plan
Oscar Valdez's team gave him the right strategies to beat Miguel Berchelt, and the boxer executed it flawlessly. Here's how he did it.
MANNY PACQUIAO
Who's next for Manny Pacquiao?
When Manny Pacquiao steps back into the ring, he will show what's more important, money or titles.
Why Ryan Garcia can't say no to a fight with Manny Pacquiao
Top Headlines
- Garcia-Fortuna interim title bout set for July 9
- Holyfield set for return vs. Tyson's final opponent
- Joe Smith Jr. rallies late vs. Vlasov to claim title
- Final offers for Joshua, Fury fight coming Sunday
- Matchroom signs junior flyweight titleholder Soto
- Herring rolls to TKO win; Frampton calls it career
- Source: Pacquiao, Crawford discussing June bout
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