Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Haney Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance.
Stephen A. 'disgusted' Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is sanctioned Stephen A. Smith can't believe the bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been classified as sanctioned fight. play-btn-vid 1:27
Jake Paul, Mike Tyson to face off July 20 Boxing legend Mike Tyson will fight YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul in a bout on July 20, it was announced Thursday. The matchup will be streamed on Netflix and take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fight: coroner A Quebec coroner says Mexican boxer Jeanette Guadeloupe Zacarias Zapata did not declare a likely prior concussion before an August 2021 match in Montreal that led to her death.
Fury and Usyk to fight on Feb. 17 in Saudi Arabia to unify all four major heavyweight boxing titles The fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to unify all of the major heavyweight boxing titles will take place in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Feb. 17, promoters announced Thursday.
Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from Ngannou to win split decision Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision.
Canadian boxer Thibeault claims Pan American Games gold Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault accomplished her two missions at the Pan American Games. The 26-year-old from Shawinigan, Que., won gold in women's middleweight and also qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Paris.
Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault punches ticket to Paris in Pan American Games boxing Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault had a ticket to Paris in hand Thursday at the Pan American Games. The top two boxers in each weight class qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games, so semifinal victors were awarded white and gold souvenir tickets.
Low-blow call helps Usyk come back to KO Dubois, keep heavyweight boxing titles After a controversial win to retain his heavyweight boxing titles, Oleksandr Usyk had a message for Tyson Fury.
Masvidal-produced event to feature Jones Jr. bout Jorge Masvidal, one of the UFC's biggest stars, has put together a boxing card with some legendary combat sports names. - Marc Raimondi
Boxer Klitschko joins fight against Olympic path for Russia Olympic gold medalist Wladimir Klitschko has joined Ukraine’s fight against IOC plans to let some Russians compete at the 2024 Paris Summer Games.
Jake Paul signs with Professional Fighters League Jake Paul, the YouTube megastar influencer, has set his sights on mixed martial arts and signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League.
Fury confirms plans to spar with Rooney WBC world heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury has said Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has agreed to spar with him in preparation for a proposed bout with Oleksandr Usyk. - ESPN
Ex-NFLer Bell to fight ex-UFC fighter Hall on Oct. 29 A unique football-versus-MMA matchup has been added to the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard. Former NFL All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell will face ex-UFC fighter Uriah Hall in a pro boxing match Oct. 29 in Glendale, Arizona. - Marc Raimondi
Cyborg defeats Silva by decision to win boxing debut Cris Cyborg won her first boxing match Sunday night. The legendary women's MMA fighter crossed over into the ring and beat boxing journeywoman Simone Silva via decision at Fight Music Show in Cyborg's hometown of Curitiba, Brazil. The bout went all eight rounds. - Marc Raimondi
Mexican lightweight Acosta extends unbeaten boxing record with win in Toronto Mexican lightweight Bryan Acosta extended his unbeaten record as a pro with a sixth-round knockout of Spain's Jon Martinez on Wednesday.
Joshua accepts 'all terms' for Fury fight A fight between England's two highest-profile boxers is one step closer to reality. Anthony Joshua's management team announced on Tuesday that initial terms had been agreed for a Dec. 3 fight against Tyson Fury.
Trilogy: Canelo aims to finish Golovkin rivalry with a KO A split draw in the first fight and then a majority decision in favor of Canelo Álvarez in the second. So, how about a knockout in the third chapter to settle once and for all the fierce rivalry between the Mexican superstar and Gennady Golovkin?
Running backs Peterson, Bell sign deals for boxing exhibition in July, sources say Adrian Peterson and Le'Veon Bell have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition on July 30 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN on Monday. - Mike Coppinger
Mayweather Jr. touched by Hall of Fame induction Reduced to tears at a banquet on the eve of his big day, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, just a tinge of emotion in his voice as he accepted the honor.
Otis Grant: Amateur boxing is alive and well in Montreal Otis Grant joins Matthew Ross & Dave Trentadue to discuss his latest BoxKO Event, BoxCity III. audio
Haney retains WBC lightweight belt in decision over Kambosos American boxer Devin Haney retained his WBC lightweight title and added three more from the weight class after his unanimous points decision over Australian George Kambosos on Sunday.
Gervonta Davis stops Romero in sixth, retains lightweight belt Gervonta Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night after stopping Rolando Romero in the sixth round.
Canelo-GGG trilogy fight set for Sept. 17 Saul "Canelo" Alvarez intends to avenge his loss earlier this month to Dmitry Bivol, but there's a more pressing matter. DAZN announced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old Guadalajara-born fighter will take on Gennady "GGG" Golovkin on Sept. 17 with the duo's five world middleweight titles on the line.
Casavant: He's in line for a title shot Boxing analyst Matt Casavant joins Tony Marinaro on the Montreal Forum to talk about Jean Pascal and David Lemieux's fights last week and Lemieux needing to have a retirement plan in place. audio