[PHOTO GALLERY] LEO SANTA CRUZ STOPS KIKO MARTINEZ IN THE FIFTH

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Two-time lightweight world titleholder Brandon Rios and said Thursday that he believes a victory Saturday over Humberto Soto will position him to fight for a world title for a fourth time.
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Eubank Jr, DeGale both 'can't afford to lose' February 21, 2019
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Pacquiao doesn't want son to become a boxer February 21, 2019
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Fury's potential opponents at heavyweight February 20, 2019
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Arum to make offer to Wilder for Fury rematch February 20, 2019
Top Rank's Bob Arum said Wednesday that he was going to make an offer to heavyweight world titlist Deontay Wilder for a rematch with Tyson Fury.
From violence to compassion: The duality of Terence Crawford February 20, 2019
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Crawford and Khan to fight on ESPN PPV April 20 February 20, 2019
Terence Crawford and Amir Khan will fight April 20, it was announced on Tuesday. The location has yet to be determined.
Lomachenko to defend title vs. Crolla on April 12 February 20, 2019
Pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko will defend his unified lightweight world title against mandatory challenger Anthony Crolla on April 12 at Los Angeles' Staples Center after their camps reached a deal Tuesday night.
War of words nearly kicks off Joshua-Miller early February 20, 2019
Unified heavyweight world titleholder Anthony Joshua and contender Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller almost kicked off their highly anticipated fight at MSG three months early, as the two exchanged strong words and shoves at the kickoff news conference Tuesday.
Suit against Abdusalamov ring doctor to proceed February 20, 2019
A New York State Supreme Court judge has reversed her earlier dismissal of a lawsuit against Gerard Varlotta, a ring doctor for the 2013 bout that left boxer Magomed Abdusalamov with permanent brain damage.
Boxing schedule February 19, 2019
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2019.
Divisional rankings: Brant makes a move at middleweight February 19, 2019
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Joyce: I want to step out of Joshua's shadow February 19, 2019
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What major fight lies ahead for Leo Santa Cruz? Here are some options February 18, 2019
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Fury signs deal to be co-promoted by Top Rank February 18, 2019
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