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Russian super featherweight Shavkat Rakhimov takes his shot at a world title.  Was Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. good for boxing?  The life of a professional fight photographer.  Also this week, predictions for the next great upset, Jose Pedraza climbs back to title contention, and a battle for the world’s best super middleweight.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

Felix Verdejo is primed to be Puerto Rico’s next world champion.  Who is the next cruiserweight superstar?  Magomed Kurbanov is hungry for super welterweight glory.  Also this week, the greatest female fighters on the planet, an undisputed interview, and the qualification’s for BWW’s Hall of Fame.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

WBO World champion Terence Crawford is on top of the boxing world.  What is the new Bridgerweight division?  The best options for Canelo Alvarez.  Also this week, Ronny Rios rises from defeat, “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis is ready for the big dogs, and the best fighters at super featherweight.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

WBO champion Mikaela Mayer is boxing’s newest queen.  Which country has the best fighters?  Meet the sport’s most avoided heavyweight boogeyman.  Also this week, the history of the boxing glove, our updated pound-for-pound rankings and a breakdown of history’s craziest excuses.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

The best fights to close out 2020.  Is Custio Clayton ready for world title glory?  A light heavyweight slugfest that just needs to happen.  Also this week, the sport’s biggest fan debates, Lee Baxter’s approach to working with multiple promoters and we crown the king of the super lightweight division.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

Prepare for a special Halloween edition of Boxing World Weekly.  Can Leo Santa Cruz topple the terrifying Gervonta Davis?  Artur Beterbiev is the sport’s scariest monster.  Also this week, Teofimo Lopez’s destructive takeover, the sweetest fighters in the game, and a rare treat for fight fans.  All this and much more.

Teofimo Lopez topples Vasiliy Lomachenko for lightweight’s top spot.  Is Ryan Garcia ready for Luke Campbell?  Custio Clayton gets his shot at glory.  Also this week, pound-for-pound underdogs, the resurgence of Jose Zepeda, and a defense of the undisputed crown.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Boxing’s pound-for-pound best square off.  What would a middleweight super series look like?  Sugar Ray Robinson holds on to an insane record.  Also this week, the Chechen Wolf is on the prowl, Abraham “El Super” Nova is set to light up the 130-lb. universe, and Naoya Inoue strikes fear at bantamweight.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

The next great Mexican middleweight is here.  Are mandatory opponents helping or hurting the sport?  Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Shakur Stevenson is a must-see event.  Also this week, five fighters who are impossible to hate, Otha Jones III helps build his community and his résumé, and the scariest fighters at 154-lbs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez is the super fight of 2020.  Can Jose Pedraza become a three division champion?  Top Rank prospect Xander Zayas looks to make Puerto Rico proud.  Also this week, five fighters poised to upset the reigning champs, the combat sport of the future, and find out who sits at the top the featherweight division.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Emanuel Navarrete seeks a second division strap against crafty contender Ruben Villa.  How dangerous is weight cutting?  Edgar Berlanga goes for his 15th straight first round KO.  Also this week, the loudest and most controversial athletes in the game, Tom Hogan discusses boxing photography in the digital age, and the top champs at super flyweight.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Yunier Dorticos and Mairis Briedis finally settle the score.  Big trouble for Canelo Alvarez and DAZN?  Joe Smith Jr. is ready for another title shot.  Also this week, Egidijus Kavaliauskas is back with a vengeance, the heavyweight division’s best brawlers and 2020 plans to end with a bang.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

Women’s boxing finally takes centre stage.  Unified super lightweight kingpin Jose Ramirez is the epitome of a champion.  Who has boxing’s best chin?  Also this week, Jessica McCaskill reacts to her new undisputed status, light heavyweight’s most frightening monsters and the future of the heavyweight division.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s trilogy is the biggest story of 2020.  Can Terence Crawford become a five division champ?  Cruiserweight is one of the most underrated divisions in boxing.  Also this week, Magomed Kurbanov bursts onto the international scene, Syd Vanderpool recalls his fighting days, and we rank the best at 200-lbs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Boxing’s old legends are making a comeback.  Carl “The Jackal” Frampton goes for gold again.  Does the sport have an excess of success?  Also this week, Joe Smith Jr. is hungry for a title, five cures for the isolation blues and a battle for the top of the middleweight mountain.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Joe Smith Jr. looks to eliminate Eleider Alvarez.  Mikaela Mayer takes her shot at a world title.  Super flyweight kingpin Joshua Franco breaks down being a champion.  Also this week, boxing fans’ biggest arguments, the Great White North’s championship secret and female boxing’s current renaissance.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Michael Conlan fights for more than just titles.  Will the COVID-19 pandemic force promoters to put on super-cards?  Joshua Franco is the first American super fly champ in 17 years.  Also this week, boxing’s next generation of talent, Yvon Michel breaks down the current state of the sport,  and Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia comes to life.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Jose Ramirez vs. Josh Taylor is one of the best fights to make in boxing.  How much longer can Vasiliy Lomachenko stay at the top of the 135-lbs. division?  Jason Quigley lays out his three-fight plan.  Also this week, five fights to save the boxing year, Arthur Biyarslanov is ready for a step-up fight, and get to know the wild world of ChessBoxing.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. steps up against veteran Samuel Vargas.  How does cutting weight effect fighter health?  Five names that get snubbed from most pound-for-pound lists.  Also this week, Jose Pedraza gets himself back into title contention, Rafael Gramajo shoots for a Golden Boy contract, and BWW’s take on lightweight’s best.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Gennadiy Golovkin’s legacy as one of the best middleweights in history.  What’s next for champion Miguel Berchelt?  Joshua Franco is the first American super fly world champion since 1999.  Also this week, a chat with 147-lb. prospect Evan Sanchez, Christopher Diaz makes his case for a title shot,  and five contenders ready to upset world champs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Stockton’s Gabriel Flores Jr. uses his platform to battle gang violence.  Do boxing purses prevent fans from seeing the best fights?  Five cross-promotional scraps that need to happen.  Also this week, Rashidi Ellis calls out Danny Garcia, Ronny Rios is back in title contention, and a list of super welterweight’s top dogs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

All you need to know about Top Rank’s COVID-19 comeback.  Is Emanuel Navarrete the ultimate throwback champion?  Boxing steps into a new decade.  Also this week, a tour of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Golden Boy prospects prepare for their first fights back, and a list of bantamweight’s best.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford is the super-fight to make.  Can Jessie Magdaleno become a world champ again?  Middleweight contender Jason Quigley calls out Jaime Munguia.  Also this week five prospects to keep an eye on, meet a new contender at 130-lbs., and super bantamweight’s top five boxers.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Shakur Stevenson headlines USA’s first boxing card post-isolation.  Which division will produce the next undisputed champion?  The Rincon brothers fight for a boxing takeover.  Also this week, when sibling rivalry leads to boxing success, an in depth look at the Golden Boy stable, and our latest featherweight rankings.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Heavyweight boxing is back!  Can Jerwin Ancajas be the next Manny Pacquiao?  Marlen Esparza showcases women’s boxing to the mainstream.  Also this week, a guide to becoming a fighting superstar, ring announcers take centre stage, and an in-depth look at the illustrious Top Rank stable.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Welcome to the ‘Best Of’ edition of Boxing World Weekly!  Will Vasiliy Lomachenko go down as one of the best boxers in history?  Eddy Reynoso adds Andy Ruiz Jr. to his stable of champs.  Also this week, the sports world reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arslanbek Makhmudov becomes a threat at heavyweight, and BWW’s Top Five lightweights.  All this and more.

Oscar Valdez and Miguel Berchelt are on a collision course.  Which champion has the best chin?  Listen to top fight photographers’ opinions on the changing media industry.  Also this week, a complete welterweight breakdown, Alexis Rocha bursts onto the scene and our updated Pound-For-Pound list.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Daniel Dubois calls out the top heavyweights.  Can Teofimo Lopez best the great Vasiliy Lomachenko?  Hear how the Golden Boy stable is staying active during isolation.  Also this week, five fights to be excited for once boxing returns, Joshua Franco looks to make American history, and super flyweight gets ranked.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Artur Beterbiev is one of boxing’s most terrifying champs.  What makes Puerto Rican fighters so exciting? Franchon Crews-Dezurn gets re-instated as WBO champion.  Also this week, Olympic gold translates to world titles, Mikaela Mayer calls out Terri Harper, and we rank the top guys at 175-lbs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

How will Gennadiy Golovkin be remembered?  Jose Ramirez uses his platform to better the world.  Find out how Canadian boxers are dealing with the COVID-19 isolation.  Also this week, five fighters who’d make great trainers, fights that need to happen by the end of 2020, and sort out who’s the best at middleweight.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Joshua Greer Jr. joins the list of bantamweight boogeymen.  How fast should a promoter move their prospects?  David Lemieux breaks down his fights with Gennadiy Golovkin and Billy Joe Saunders.  Also this week, it’s super middleweight’s time to shine, an all Mexican super-card, and find out who’s the top dog at 168-lbs.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Mount Rushmore gets a boxing makeover.  Should the “sweet science” adopt instant replay?  Super middleweight contender Erik Bazinyan reacts to COVID-19.  Also this week, Bob Arum celebrates 54 years in the business, five up-and-comers to keep your eye on and explore what it’s like to be a boxing promoter.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Eddy Reynoso continues his legacy of building champions.  Should amateur boxers hold out a year for the Olympics?  Check out three weightless super fights.  Also this week, how to stay motivated in self-isolation, Olympic boxer Arthur Biyarslanov copes with quarantine, and dive into our super lightweight rankings.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

The Boxing world responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Can Jaime Munguia become a world champion at middleweight?    Maurice Hooker lashes out at Regis Prograis.  Also this week, five fighters in their prime, Canadian trainers pump out world champions, and Teofimo Lopez flirts with greatness.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Seniesa Estrada is quickly becoming Golden Boy’s queen.  Why does this era care so much about the perfect record?  Olympian Mandy Bujold responds to her qualifier being cancelled due to COVID-19.  Also this week, five things for the sport to purge, the story behind boxing gloves, and get ready for a female super fight.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Canelo Alvarez sets his sights on Mexican immortality.  Can Jamel Herring stun Carl Frampton in Belfast?  Some way too early predictions for the rest of 2020.  Also this week, the U.K. takes on the U.S.A., Michael Conlan sets himself up for a title shot, and the ultimate super featherweight rankings.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Three-division champion Claressa Shields continues to smash records.  What’s the sport’s most exciting weight class?  The boxing world is ready to unify.  Also this week, promoters aim for 2020 teamwork, Shakur Stevenson prepares for his first title defense and it’s a countdown for the fantastic featherweights.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

Artur Beterbiev makes his first unified title defense.  Is Arslanbek Makhmudov the next big thing at heavyweight?  The World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight final gets set.  Also this week, the best nicknames in boxing, Jerwin Ancajas could be the next Manny Pacquiao, and the heavyweight rankings get reshuffled.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Eddy Reynoso cements himself as one of boxing’s top trainers.  Will Naoya Inoue be the first undisputed bantamweight champ of the four-belt era?  YouTube stars take centre stage on world title cards.  Also this week, five Hall of Fame locks, the responsibilities of a promoter, and bantamweight gets ranked.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Jamel Herring goes from battlefield to boxing glory.  Should professionals fight in the Olympics?  Emanuel Navarrete wrangles up another title defense.  Also this week, a sneak peek at the future stars of the sport, check in with Nick Fantauzzi, and Vasiliy Lomachenko fights for all the straps in a crowded lightweight division.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Boxing’s biggest fight is almost here.  Is Esquiva Falcao Brazil’s next world champion?  Steve Rolls bounces back from his fight with GGG.  Also this week, five things still hurting boxing in 2020, the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Final finally gets a date, and Custio Clayton is ready for welterweight glory.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Jaime Munguia gets comfortable in a new division.  How will Oscar Rivas bounce back from his first career loss?  Olympian Howard Grant gives his take on the new era of boxing.  Also this week, the best boxing calendar dates, Ryota Murata is on the fast track to stardom, and super flyweight gets ranked.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Mikaela Mayer prepares for world title glory.  Should boxing introduce VAR?  Yvon Michel shares how streaming has changed the sport.  Also this week, Jerwin Ancajas continues the lineage of great Filipino fighters, Teofimo Lopez gets set to face Vasiliy Lomachenko, and see why middleweight is one of boxing’s deepest divisions.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Everyone is after Vasiliy Lomachenko’s throne.  Will Jessie Magdaleno get a title shot in 2020?  Marc Ramsay breaks down Artur Beterbiev’s unification fight.  Also this week, boxer-trainer break-ups, a road map for Canelo at cruiserweight, and where does Teofimo Lopez rank amongst the world’s best.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Unified champion Artur Beterbiev strikes fear into the light heavyweight division.  Is Claressa Shields the G.W.O.A.T.?   A promoter’s job is never done.  Also this week, Syd Vanderpool discusses life after boxing, we examine the “Olympic” issue, and make a case for the “sweet science”.  All this and much more on Boxing World Weekly.

It’s the best of Boxing World Weekly!  Jose Ramirez is a star in and out of the ring.  When all is said and done, what will be the legacy of Manny Pacquiao?  Promoter Lee Baxter is blown away by Deontay Wilder’s power.  Also this week, five fights we need in 2020, the legend of Canelo Alvarez continues to grow, and this is the unification era.  All this and much more.

Nick Fantauzzi is dreaming of a “fight” Christmas.  Will the new year ring in a swarm of new champions?  Oscar Valdez’s 2020 resolution is to get comfortable with a new weight.  Also this week, we send the North Pole the ultimate Christmas list, Gervonta Davis and Yuriorkis Gamboa provide a second Boxing Day, and we crown the best fighter of 2019.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Josh Warrington is ready to take down the other world champs.  Is it better to be a knockout artist or defensive genius?  Undefeated Nick Fantauzzi expects big things for Canada’s boxing scene.  Also this week, the divisions that need a super series tournament, Josh Taylor’s career changing year, and Top Rank’s plan for a 2020 takeover.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Daniel Dubois has dynamite in his fists and straps on his mind.  Can Emanuel Navarrete make four title defenses and capture Fighter of the Year?  Promoter Lee Baxter is blown away by Deontay Wilder’s power.  Also this week, five fighters poised for big 2020s, what more can be done for boxer’s health, and relive Naoya Inoue’s incredible year.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

Top Rank’s December card is as good as it gets.  Is welterweight Lee Reeves Ireland’s next superstar?  Look at the life of the third man in the ring.  Also this week, boxing moves into 2019, witness to the ultimate Mexican fight card, and Terence Crawford gears up for a tilt with Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.

The Tyson Fury comeback hits new heights.  Is Canelo Alvarez the greatest Mexican fighter ever?  Crystina Poncher provides the latest scoop on Top Rank.  Also this week, unifying belts is boxing’s latest trend, Andrew Cancio continues his Fighter of the Year campaign, and find out who tops our featherweight rankings.  All this and more on Boxing World Weekly.