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Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
After Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally meet in the ring this weekend, boxing should have its first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-century. These are the two best fighters from a strong era of heavyweight boxing. Both have reached their mid-30s still...
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson trade insults as they hype planned summer fight in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson traded insults and expletives as they previewed their fight just a few football fields from the site of the planned summer bout, the 80,000-seat home of the Dallas Cowboys. As for substance, there wasn't much Thursday night. ...
Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed championship with unanimous decision over Jaime Munguia
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The question of whether Canelo Alvarez can any longer knock out anyone likely won't go away with his unanimous victory Saturday night, but he remains the undisputed super middleweight champion because he was the stronger and more effective boxer. Alvarez (61-2-2),...
First loss shouldn't take away from Jaime Munguia's potential
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaime Munguia said to expect “a full-out Mexican war” against Canelo Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend. And while Munguia (43-1) may have suffered the first loss of his career Saturday night, he made good on his promise. Alvarez (61-2-2), who has...
French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event. They have turned to friendly hackers to probe their cyberdefenses, like boxers who use sparring partners to...
Alvarez and Munguia unusually polite to each other leading up to all-Mexican Cinco de Mayo fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Given the significance of two Mexican fighters facing each other on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia have been especially respectful of each other heading into Saturday night's bout. Much more so than what typically would be expected of a...
Promoter stands by Ryan Garcia after a report he tested positive for a banned substance
Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement Thursday that it stands by Ryan Garcia after a report that he had tested positive for a banned substance before his dominant victory over Devin Haney last month in New York. "Ryan has put out multiple statements denying knowingly using any...
Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports. They were picked from more than 70 scholarships, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the team announcement on Thursday. ...
Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney
NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Garcia defeated Devin Haney, a former amateur rival, by majority decision on April 20 in...
Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week...