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Boxing's all-redemption team: Why Vasiliy Lomachenko, Deontay Wilder and others can bounce back in 2021
In 2020, many fighters lost titles while others couldn't even get in the ring. Here are 10 contenders who need a big 2021 to earn redemption.
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Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury?
Anthony Joshua did his part to set up a possible megafight against Tyson Fury in 2021.
BOXING
Does Tyson Fury deserve to be in the pound-for-pound conversation?
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Bold predictions for 2021: A new "Four Kings" era; Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will happen
ESPN's boxing experts predict great things in 2021, including the young guns fighting one another and a heavyweight fight for the undisputed championship.
BOXING
Mikaela Mayer is already a world champ, but she wants more for herself, and for women's boxing
The junior lightweight titleholder shares her goals for the year and beyond.
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Kriegel: What boxing needs in 2021
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Ryan Garcia confident he'll KO Gervonta Davis in two rounds
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Why boxing is going to be different, and better, in 2021
A surge of young boxers, including several breakout lightweights, are showing the value of taking major risks and big fights.
BOXING
Blackfeet Nation Boxing Club is fighting to save the lives of Native American women
Indigenous women go missing and are murdered at alarming rates. In "Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible," a group of Native American women train in self-defense as a means of survival.
BOXING
Real or not: Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis next? How about Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney?
ESPN's boxing experts discuss Ryan Garcia's potential fights and what could be next for unified champ Teofimo Lopez.
Haney looking past Garcia, focusing on Lopez
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Fights we want to see in 2021, including Lopez-'Tank' Davis and, yes, Pacquiao vs. McGregor
The stars are aligning for boxing to have a huge 2021. Here are the matchups we'd make in the next year.
BOXING
Ryan Garcia proved he's more than a social media star, belongs among best lightweights
Ryan Garcia proved he belongs in the conversation with Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis.
Sports and entertainment stars react to Ryan Garcia's TKO of Luke Campbell
Garcia proved he's more than a social media star as he overcame adversity to stop Campbell with a body shot.
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Felix Alvarado retains title, but his twin brother, Rene, loses his by a point
Junior lightweight Felix Alvarado scored a TKO win, but his brother lost his belt in thrilling fights on Saturday.
BOXING
Could Joshua and Fury vacate their titles?
Some of boxing's questions for 2021 include the how Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury can happen.
'Boxing never lies': Ryan Garcia ready to prove he's more than a social media star
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Why Canelo Alvarez is(n't) boxing's pound-for-pound king
The ESPN pound-for-pound panel ranks Terence Crawford No. 1. Others disagree.
Mayweather or GGG? Canelo Alvarez plays "You Have to Answer"
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Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez jump Terence Crawford after latest win?
Canelo Alvarez topped Callum Smith with ease, but did he encourage the pound-for-pound panel to elevate him over Terence Crawford?
BOXING
Revisit the best of boxing in 2020
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MAYWEATHER-PAUL
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: What you need to know about their exhibition bout
One of boxing's greatest, Floyd Mayweather, will face Logan Paul, a social media star, in an exhibition in February. Why? We explain.
The Undefeated
Social media and big money mean celebrity boxing is here to stay
We'll see Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather in 2021 and who knows what else?
BOXING
Canelo Alvarez wants to unify at 168, but should he really close the door on a GGG trilogy?
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin scored dominant victories a day apart. Is the third fight against each other the next step for both?
BOXING
Frank Sanchez scores impressive KO of Julian Fernandez on the Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith undercard
Heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez showed he is ready to step up in competition with a tremendous KO victory on Saturday.
BOXING
As both a fighter and promoter, new stage of career begins for Canelo Alvarez
As he heads into Saturday's super middleweight title fight vs. Callum Smith, Alvarez said being able to guide his career gives him comfort.
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How high is Shakur Stevenson's ceiling in 2021?
After a dominant win over Toka Kahn Clary, in a fight that went the distance, what does the future hold for Shakur Stevenson?
Shakur Stevenson cruises to decision win over Kahn Clary
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Kriegel's key takeaways from wins by Stevenson, Nakataki
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Ronaldo: I prefer boxing, UFC over football
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he prefers watching boxing or UFC over to football in his spare time.
BOXING
Nakatani fights back from brink to beat Verdejo, Berlanga extends first-round KO streak to 16
Masayoshi Nakatani fought his way back to KO Felix Verdejo, while Edgar Berlanga made it 16-for-16.
Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Felix Verdejo in action-packed slugfest
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Edgar Berlanga continues streak with his 16th first-round KO
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Kriegel breaks down what's next in the heavyweight division
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BOXING
Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury?
Anthony Joshua did his part on Saturday to set up a possible megafight against Tyson Fury in 2021.
Is Tyson Fury up next for Anthony Joshua?
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Lawrence Okolie, Hughie Fury score one-sided victories, get closer to title opportunities
Lawrence Okolie and Hughie Fury made statements on the Anthony Joshua-Kubrat Pulev undercard.
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Sweet 16: The remarkable KO streak of super middleweight Edgar Berlanga
Boxing prospect Edgar Berlanga has won all 16 of his pro fights by stoppage in the first round. Here's how he remembers every one of them.
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SHAKUR'S 2021
Shakur Stevenson ready to take a big step in 2021
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BOXING
Who Stephen A. would rather see Mayweather fight than Logan Paul
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BOXING
Real or not: Will Floyd Mayweather put on a show against Logan Paul? Can Spence beat Crawford?
Floyd Mayweather is stepping back into the ring, but is this a fight worth watching? And if 2021 is the year, is Errol Spence ready for Terence Crawford?
Why Helwani isn't convinced Mayweather vs. Paul is legit
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Can YouTube star Logan Paul find redemption in boxing?
There's no neutral corner when it comes to the social media celebrity, who is trying to counterpunch his way back from controversy, KO fellow YouTuber KSI -- and draw young fans to the sport.
BOXING
Boxing needs Spence-Crawford in 2021, and the fighters need it, too
Don't let business get in the way of greatness. It's time to make Spence-Crawford happen.
Fighters, athletes and celebrities react to Errol Spence Jr.'s successful return to the ring
Just over a year after a devastating car crash, Spence was lauded for his win against Danny Garcia.
BOXING
Andre Ward wants to see more from Mike Tyson's boxing league
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Jake Paul is dedicating his life to defeating Conor McGregor
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Evander Holyfield to Mike Tyson: 'Sign the contract and get in the ring'
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is calling out Mike Tyson to complete their trilogy.
Does Errol Spence Jr. still have KO power? What does Mike Tyson's future in boxing look like?
Assessing the fallout from Tyson-Jones Jr., plus a look at the stakes at hand in December's biggest fights.
Kellerman: Tyson-Jones was the best version of what it could have been
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PFL SIGNS SHIELDS
Real or not: Boxing champ Claressa Shields will be a success in MMA
Will the best female boxer on the planet succeed in PFL? And will Kayla Harrison fight Amanda Nunes?
Shields plans to box and make PFL debut in 2021
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Gold medalist boxer Shields signs MMA deal
Claressa Shields has signed an exclusive, multiyear deal with MMA promotion PFL.
TYSON-JONES
Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. exceeded all expectations, but is it repeatable?
Here's a look into what went right, what went wrong and what could be next for Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr.
Tyson and Jones duke it out in exhibition
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Sports and entertainment stars react to Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. fight
Many stars in sports and entertainment took to Twitter to praise the boxing legends.
BOXING
Frank Warren: Hard times with boxing's empty venues similar to 1980s
Promoter Frank Warren says operating without fans and gate revenue in boxing, due to the coronavirus pandemic, is up there with being shot by a masked gunman in 1989 as one of the hardest times in his career.
The long, winding road that brought Mike Tyson back to boxing
BOXING
Nevada's growing pains with instant replay: 'We're going into some uncharted waters'
Bob Bennett, NSAC executive director, admits the system is not perfect, but says instant replay in boxing works.
BOXING
Real or not: Smith to present a real challenge to Canelo, Crawford needs a megafight
Is Callum Smith a legit opponent for Canelo Alvarez? Can Terence Crawford get the top fighters?
Top Headlines
- Joshua-Fury title fight deal done, promoter says
- Ryan Garcia aiming to retire at 26, then try MMA
- Kovalev-Melikuziev off due to failed drug test
- Povetkin-Whyte II confirmed as Brit eyes revenge
- Beterbiev healthy, title bout vs. Deines March 20
- Herring-Frampton title fight now set for Feb. 27
- Source: Broner to make return to ring on Feb. 13
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