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IBF Decides To ‘Unsanction’ Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton & Belt Will Become Vacant Regardless of Outcome In just a few hours, the situation with RING Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) and the IBF changed from good to bad. During this afternoon’s press conference, Opetaia said he spoke with the IBF and that everything was fine regarding his standing with the sanctioning body. However, this evening, things took a sharp turn for the worse when the IBF announced that it would not sanction the fight. According to their rules, regardless of Sunday’s outcome, the IBF title will become vacant. Below is the letter sent out by the IBF.

IBF Decides To 'Unsanction' Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton & Belt Will Become Vacant Regardless of Outcome #OpetaiaGlanton

With Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Golden Boy Being A Mess, Where Does This Leave Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis? This has been quite a week for boxing, from the rumored stance that the IBF has taken with Jai Opetaia ahead of Sunday’s Zuffa Boxing title fight to Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signing a multi-year deal with ESPN. Although both were big news, they weren’t as significant as the judge ruling in favor of Golden Boy in their lawsuit against Vergil Ortiz Jr., which sent the case to an arbitrator. Given that, where does this leave Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis? Should he wait it out or take a fight with another big name at 154?

With Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Golden Boy Being A Mess, Where Does This Leave Jaron 'Boots' Ennis?

Most Valuable Promotions Launches ‘MVPW’, Signs Deal With ESPN & Announces First Fight Card For those who may not be fans of Jake Paul, one thing is certain: he has the team and vision to grow even more, as demonstrated by this latest move from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). On Friday, MVP announced that they have launched “MVPW” and a multi-year deal (through 2028) with ESPN, which will be the streaming platform home for the new brand. It’s no secret that Paul and MVP have been stockpiling women boxers for the last few years, and those moves all led to this deal with ESPN.

Most Valuable Promotions Launches 'MVPW', Signs Deal With ESPN & Announces First Fight Card

The Official Super Fight: Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani is Set For May 2 in Tokyo, Japan The biggest fight that can be made in the lower weight classes was officially announced on Friday in Japan. Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) will defend his titles against former three-division champion Junto Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs) on May 2 at the historic Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. This fight, which most hardcore fans would consider a “super fight,” has been building for quite some time as Inoue has collected and defended his titles while Nakatani has done the same while gradually moving up divisions in dominant fashion.

The Official Super Fight: Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani is Set For May 2 in Tokyo, Japan #InoueNakatani

Steven Butler vs Ramadan Hiseni Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds On Wednesday afternoon in Montreal, super middleweights Steven Butler (37-5-1, 31 KOs) and Ramadan Hiseni (22-2-2, 8 KOs) weighed in below the division’s limit of 168 pounds, making their main event official on DAZN. The fight card is promoted by Eye of the Tiger, and with them signing a small deal with DAZN, the Canadian promotion company aims to impress a much broader audience. The winner of this fight could find themselves back in the title picture or at least in an eliminator, so the stakes are high with this main event on Thursday night.

Steven Butler vs Ramadan Hiseni Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds #ButlerHiseni

Oscar Collazo: ‘Thank God I Feel 100% Ready For my Fight Against Jesús Haro on March 14th in Anaheim’ Unified & Ring Magazine minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo is filled with confidence ahead of his title defense on March 13 against Jesus Haro at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, on the undercard of Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. live on DAZN. The 29-year-old Collazo (13-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked #10 on the Ring Magazine pound-for-pound list, will make his 2026 debut after two successful title defenses last year. During a recent media workout in Puerto Rico, Collazo expressed his readiness for this fight on March 13.

Oscar Collazo: 'Thank God I Feel 100% Ready For my Fight Against Jesús Haro on March 14th in Anaheim' #BarbozaSims

IBF Orders Keneth Llover vs Katsuma Akitsugi For A Bantamweight Title Eliminator With the top two spots currently vacant in the IBF bantamweight rankings, the sanctioning body from New Jersey has told FightsATW that a title eliminator has been ordered. In a message received by FightsATW, the IBF wrote, “Keneth Llover and Katsuma Akitsugi have been ordered to negotiate. They have until 3/7.” The undefeated Filipino Keneth Llover (17-0, 12 KOs) is currently ranked #3 in the IBF and fought four times last year, with his December victory placing him in position for this eliminator. The undefeated Japanese Katsuma Akitsugi…

IBF Orders Keneth Llover vs Katsuma Akitsugi For A Bantamweight Title Eliminator

‘The Verdict’ Hosted By Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Returns With Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali Debate In today’s social media-driven world, mythical debates often occur when discussing any sport. Vice TV has a show called The Verdict, hosted by Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, in which he brings in various experts, athletes, and media personalities for debates. Season two of The Verdict premieres on Vice on March 24, and this season’s debates are filled with intrigue. In the second season, the series will discuss “who is the greatest athlete” as they debate Babe Ruth vs. Shohei Ohtani, Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson, Jack Nicklaus vs.

'The Verdict' Hosted By Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo Returns With Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali Debate #TheVerdict

Steven Butler vs Ramadan Hiseni: Live Stream, Betting Odds And Fight Card Boxing returns to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as Eye of the Tiger hosts a fight card streaming live on DAZN. Super middleweight Steven Butler (37-5-1, 31 KOs) faces Ramadan Hiseni (22-2-2, 8 KOs) in the main event live from the Montreal Casino. Butler is riding a three-fight winning streak as he aims to climb the super middleweight rankings for a shot at some of the division's top contenders. Hiseni is also on a three-fight win streak but remains largely unknown to U.S. fight fans, so he's looking to make a name for himself.

Steven Butler vs Ramadan Hiseni: Live Stream, Betting Odds And Fight Card #ButlerHiseni

Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton: Live Stream, Betting Odds And Fight Card Zuffa Boxing returns on Sunday night live from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, NV, where they will crown the first-ever Zuffa Boxing champion on Paramount+. IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) will defend his title against Brandon Glanton (21-3, 18 KOs) in a bout that will determine the new Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion. This will be Opetaia’s first fight in 2026 after fighting three times last year. Although most of those fights weren’t widely seen due to their unique showtimes, Opetaia will fight live on a platform that is more accessible to a prime-time audience.

Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton: Live Stream, Betting Odds And Fight Card #OpetaiaGlanton

Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez Fight Results: Navarrete Batters Nunez For 11th Rd TKO Emanuel Navarrete batters Eduardo Nunez by TKO in the 11th round, earning the unified super featherweight title Saturday night in Glendale, AZ. Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KOs) was ahead on all scorecards at the time of the stoppage, and once he got going in this fight, Nunez (29-2, 27 KOs) couldn’t keep up. During the post-fight in-ring interview, Navarrete was asked about what’s next, and he declined to give a straight answer. Instead, he said he wants to enjoy the win, rest, and figure everything out at that point. In the opening round, Nunez used smart movement and footwork to stay outside midrange.

Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez Fight Results: Navarrete Batters Nunez For 11th Rd TKO #NavarreteNunez

The IBF Turns Down Bakhram Murtazaliev’s Request For An Immediate Rematch With Josh Kelly Former IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev and his team’s petition to the IBF for an immediate rematch against Josh Kelly was denied by the sanctioning body, according to his promoter Kathy Duva for Main Events. FightsATW reached out to Duva to see if a decision had been made on the petition to the IBF. “Yea, they immediately turned us down," said Duva. When asked about the plans for Murtazaliev now that it seems the rematch isn’t likely to happen anytime soon, Duva replied, “Not yet. It’s Ramadan. He’s taking a break.”

The IBF Turns Down Bakhram Murtazaliev's Request For An Immediate Rematch With Josh Kelly #MurtazalievKelly

PBC Premieres ‘Gloves Off’ For Keith Thurman vs Sebastian Fundora, PPV.com Announces PPV Price We are about a month away from the WBC junior middleweight title fight between champion Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, broadcast live on pay-per-view. As we approach the March 28 fight, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) premiered Gloves Off in preparation for the event, and PPV.com announced the PPV purchase price. With the undercard recently announced, which includes Frank Sanchez, Richard Torrez Jr., Yoenli Hernandez, Terrell Gausha, Elijah Garcia, and Kevin Newman, PPV.com posted on their site that the fight will cost…

PBC Premieres 'Gloves Off' For Keith Thurman vs Sebastian Fundora, PPV.com Announces PPV Price #FundoraThurman

Eddie Hearn Finds It ‘Weird’ to See Conor Benn on The Undercard of Fury vs Makhmudov Conor Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) is all set to face former two-time junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card. But Benn on an undercard? A tad bit too weird, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Talking to Boxing King Media, Hearn weighed in on the agreed catchweight for the fight while openly mocking the fight as a whole. “150? It’s good for Conor to try and bring himself down from 160. I like Regis. You saw in the Jojo Diaz fight he’s not the fighter that he once was.

Eddie Hearn Finds It 'Weird' to See Conor Benn on The Undercard of Fury vs Makhmudov

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez: Weigh-In Results And The Latest Betting Odds The fight before the fight occurred on Friday as WBO junior lightweight champion Emanuel Navarrete and IBF champion Eduardo Nunez both weighed in below the 130-pound limit. The fight headlining the Matchroom Card on DAZN has war written all over it as both fighters have a come-forward style. Knowing Navarrete's (39-2-1, 32 KOs) history and his struggles with weight, everyone held their breath as the WBO champion stepped on the scales. A sigh of relief spread across the room as Navarrete came in under 130 pounds. He also looked to be in good spirits, which isn’t good for Nunez, as a fresh Navarrete is a dangerous fighter.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez: Weigh-In Results And The Latest Betting Odds #NavarreteNunez

MPP CEO Jas Mathur: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 Details & Manny Pacquiao Exhibition & More One of the biggest events of 2026 will happen on September 19, live from The Sphere in Las Vegas, NV, streaming on Netflix. The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will headline the event, and Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) CEO Jas Mathur shares details about the fight card and a Pacquiao exhibition before September’s event. The 41-year-old Mathur from Montreal, Canada, is a longtime associate of Pacquiao, and in December was named the CEO of MPP. Mathur came onto the boxing media radar in the last two weeks when a press release announced that Pacquiao was set to face Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition on April 18 in Las Vegas, NV.

MPP CEO Jas Mathur: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 Details & Manny Pacquiao Exhibition & More #MayweatherPacquiao2

Oscar Duarte Discusses Hitchins Payday, Talks with Golden Boy, And Targets Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Junior welterweight contender Oscar Duarte is days removed from seeing his chance at the IBF world title slip through his fingers. But the 30-year-old from Chihuahua, MX, isn’t letting that derail his journey, especially when his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, makes it clear they have his back. It was Friday afternoon at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, and Duarte (30-2-1, 23 KOs) stepped on the scale and weighed in at 140 pounds ahead of his IBF junior welterweight title fight against champion Richardson Hitchins on a card headlined by…

Oscar Duarte Discusses Hitchins Payday, Talks with Golden Boy, And Targets Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz

Why the IBF Could Be the Real Story in Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton For The Inaugural Zuffa Title Zuffa Boxing has been gradually building its shows and roster, with one of their top acquisitions being IBF (International Boxing Federation) & RING Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Soon after, it was announced that Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) would face Brandon Glanton (21-3, 18 KOs) on March 8, and that it would be for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing title. Given Dana White’s previous comments about the sanctioning bodies, where does this leave the IBF, which currently has Opetaia as its champion? What Will The IBF Do As They Stay In The Spotlight For Better or Worse?

Why the IBF Could Be the Real Story in Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton For The Inaugural Zuffa Title #OpetaiaGlanton

Elijah Pierce Predicts A ‘Devastating Knockout’ on Saturday Night Against Lorenzo Parra Boxing returns to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, February 28, live on pay-per-view ($19.95) and hosted by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. The headline event is a WBO featherweight title eliminator as Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) faces Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs) in a scheduled ten-round bout. If this fight sounds familiar, it should, as they were originally supposed to face off in November. However, as the fight neared, the 29-year-old Pierce from Oklahoma City, OK, fell ill and was forced to pull out. …

Elijah Pierce Predicts A 'Devastating Knockout' on Saturday Night Against Lorenzo Parra #PierceParra

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Live Stream, Full Match Card, Date & Start Time The WWE heads to the United Center in Chicago, IL, to host Elimination Chamber 2026 live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on Netflix worldwide. Although the card features only four matches, they are some of the most intriguing bouts you can see, and what’s at stake is the direction of this year’s WrestleMania. CM Punk defends his world title against Finn Balor, and after falling short in their last match, is this the one where Balor emerges victorious and earns a shot against Roman Reigns…

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Live Stream, Full Match Card, Date & Start Time #EliminationChamber

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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Confirmed For September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas #MayweatherPacquiao2

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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez: Live Stream, Betting Odds & Fight Card #NavarreteNunez

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Elijah Pierce vs Lorenzo Parra: Live Stream, Betting Odds & Fight Card #PierceParra

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Sunday Convo: King of the Ring-Ryan Garcia’s World Championship Moment #BarriosGarcia

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Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Fight Results: Garcia Scores A Shutout Unanimous Decision #BarriosGarcia

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David Benavidez vs Gilberto Ramirez Announced For 'Cinco De Mayo' Weekend in Las Vegas #BenavidezRamirez

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How to Watch Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia & The Latest Betting Odds #BarriosGarcia

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Floyd Mayweather Will Officially Come Out of Retirement After Mike Tyson Exhibition

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Conor Benn is The Latest Big Name To Sign With Zuffa Boxing

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Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds #BarriosGarcia

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