Emanuel Navarrete, O'ShaquieFoster battle to unify 3 titles, possible fighter of year honors & to cement status as best 130-pounder in the world. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/navarrete-... #NavarreteFoster

Navarrete, Foster battle to unify three titles, possible FOY honors

Winner also cements status as best 130-pounder in the world

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Today is why I get DAZN: 2 excellent pick 'em world title main events via regular subscription. 1st #SmithPuello from Sheffield, England, then #NavarreteFoster 3-belt unification from San Antonio. If you don't subscribe go here: www.dazn.com/danrafael #boxing

#Boxing Notebook: Haney's DAZN deal official, Paro unification bout next; Pacquiao-Cordina possible for Fury-AJ card; Bentley stripped; Garner set for interim defense vs. Dickens; new foe for Espinoza; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-h...

Notebook: Haney’s DAZN deal official, Paro unification bout next

Pacquiao-Cordina possible for Fury-AJ card; WBO strips Bentley; Garner set for interim defense vs. Dickens; new foe for Rafael Espinoza; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Program in my #boxing collection from when Mike Tyson-Orlin Norris ended in a 1st-round no contest & in the co-feature the late HOFer Diego Corrales TKO7 Robert Garcia to win the IBF 130 title -- 27 years ago today.

Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Josh Kelly sign contract extensions with Matchroom Boxing ahead of planned 3-belt 154-pound unification fight in early 2027. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/ennis-kell...

Ennis, Kelly sign contract extensions with Matchroom Boxing

Move made ahead of planned three-belt 154-pound unification fight

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David Benavidez, Michael Cieslak set for 3-belt cruiserweight unification bout; also on PBC DAZN PPV: Vergil Ortiz returns vs. Keith Thurman, Emiliano Vargas, Marco Romero, Nikta Tszyu. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/benavidez-... #BenavidezCieslak

Benavidez, Cieslak set for 3-belt cruiserweight unification bout

Also on PBC PPV card: Vergil Ortiz returns vs. Keith Thurman, Emiliano Vargas, Marco Romero, Nikita Tszyu in action

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New podcast! Preview of #NavarreteFoster card & #SmithPuello; PBC's #BenavidezCieslak PPV official; Shakur's shock release from Zuffa contract; latest on #CaneloMbilli as war in Saudi escalates; more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! www.spreaker.com/episode/eman... #boxing

Emanuel Navarrete Battles O'Shaquie Foster, Dalton Smith Defends In England + Shakur Bails On Zuffa! | BFW Preview Podcast 10 22 26 - Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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Program in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Naseem Hamed W12 Cesar Soto in a very ugly fight to unify the WBO & WBC 126 titles & in the co-feature HOFer Erik Morales W12 Wayne McCullough in a good fight to retain the WBC junior featherweight title in an HBO doubleheader -- 27 years ago today.

#Boxing Notebook: Puello no soft touch for Dalton Smith's homecoming defense; Bahdi asks WBA for Schofield rematch; #FundoraHadribeaj controversy; Adames plans; update on Zepeda-Herrera; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-p... #SmithPuello

Notebook: Puello no soft touch for Smith’s homecoming defense

Bahdi asks WBA to order Schofield rematch; O’Shaquie Foster interview; Fundora-Hadribeaj controversy; Adames plans; update on Zepeda-Herrera; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Ahead of WBC 130-pound titleholder O'Shaquie Foster's three-belt unification fight with Emanuel Navarrete in the Top Rank headliner on Saturday on DAZN, I interviewed him about the fight and much more. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr-J... #boxing #NavarreteFoster

O'Shaquie Foster With Dan Rafael 10 20 26

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Thin heavy stock site poster in my #boxing collection from the 1st-ever card at Barclays Center, where I was ringside for a loaded show headlined by Danny Garcia monster left-hook KO win to retain the WBC 140 title that sent legendary Erik Morales into retirement -- 14 years ago yesterday.

THE free #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & a new sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update... #NavarreteFoster #SmithPuello #CaneloMbilli #BuatsiHutchinson2 #FuryJoshua #BivolSmith #CacaceBall

The updated daily fight schedule

I obsess so you don't have to

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The late, great Aaron Pryor was born 71 years ago today. Here is an exceptionally rare program in my #boxing collection from his greatest victory, a 14th-round knockout of fellow HOF legend Alexis Arguello to retain the WBA 140 title in their 1st fight, one of the greatest fights ever.

If you want the free updated #boxing schedule take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & it'll hit your inbox in a bit & each Tuesday! Go here: danrafael.substack.com #NavarreteFoster #SmithPuello #CaneloMbilli #BuatsiHutchinson2 #PachecoFulghum #KabayelHysa #FuryJoshua #BivolSmith #CacaceBall

140 champion Shakur Stevenson secures release from Zuffa Boxing contract 3 months after making deal and with no agreement for a fight. Read my story on what happened & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/shakur-ste...

Shakur Stevenson secures release from Zuffa Boxing contract

Three months after making deal and with no agreement for a fight, they throw in the towel; junior welterweight champion moves on

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We discussed in detail the major issues with the way the ending of the #FundoraHadribeaj fight was handled and ruled a knockout on Saturday night. Buckle up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7y_... #boxing

Thomas Tayor Ignored The Fight Being Over?

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Happy 64th birthday today the legendary Evander Holyfield! Here's his scarce rookie card in my #boxing collection.

NEW POD!!! Recap of #DuboisWardley2 destruction & #FundoraHadribeaj card & massive rant on the BS knockout call; Haney-Shakue crater, more news of the week & celebrating Thomas Hearns' birthday! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! www.spreaker.com/episode/dani... #boxing

Daniel Dubois Destroys Fabio Wardley and Sebastian Fundora Wins Easily + Devin Haney Fighting Shakur Stevnson? | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

The heavyweight rematch was a quick destruction in London and the WBC Jr. Middleweight title bout in Vegas was a one-sided win, but we're ready to go over it al

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Happy 68th birthday today to HOFer Thomas Hearns, one of #boxing's all-time legends, most beloved fighters & the 1st five-division champion. Here's his rookie in my collection from the 1981 Panini multi-sport sticker set from Italy & my 1986 Panini.

Dominant Fundora stops Hadribeaj at final bell, retains 154 belt, next up could be undisputed title bout vs. #EnnisKelly winner; Resendiz W10 Mazoudier in slugfest; prospect Romero scores big KO; Figueroa bout canceled. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/dominant-f...

Dominant Fundora stops Hadribeaj at the final bell, retains 154 belt

Next up could be fight for undisputed title against Ennis-Kelly winner; Resendiz outpoints Mazoudier in slugfest; prospect Romero scores big KO; Figueroa bout canceled

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Daniel Dubois drops, destroys Fabio Wardley in 2nd round of immediate rematch to retain WBO heavyweight title; unification fight likely in 2027. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/dubois-dro... #DuboisWardley2

Dubois drops, destroys Wardley in 2nd round of immediate rematch

Retains WBO heavyweight title; unification fight likely in 2027

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Thin cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection from HBO PPV card I covered ringside at MSG, where Gennadiy Golovkin KO'd David Lemieux to unify 160 titles & Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez KO'd Brian Viloria to retain his 112 in a great event -- 11 years ago today.

#Boxing Notebook: Devin Haney-Shakur Stevenson talks collapse; overweight Figueroa stripped of 126 title; Monte Carlo Showdown lineup set; date, site for Alimkhanuly-Bank vacant WBO 168 title bout set; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-h...

Notebook: Haney-Stevenson talks collapse, both now seek other fights

Overweight Figueroa stripped of 126 title; Monte Carlo Showdown lineup unveiled; date, site for Alimkhanuly-Bank vacant WBO 168 title bout set; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Fabio Wardley on ‘seek and destroy’ mission in rematch vs. @Daniel Dubois as he aims to regain WBO heavyweight title & avenge TKO loss in leading fight of year contender; unification bout likely for winner. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/wardley-on... #DuboisWardley2

Wardley on ‘seek and destroy’ mission in rematch with Dubois

In sequel to leading fight of the year contender, he aims to regain WBO heavyweight title and avenge May knockout loss; unification bout good bet for winner

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BREAKING: Per source, tonight’s Figueroa vs. Kameda fight has been canceled after Figueroa became ill Friday night after his weight cut that caused him to miss weight and be stripped of the WBA featherweight title. #boxing

Fabio Wardley on ‘seek and destroy’ mission in rematch vs. @Daniel Dubois as he aims to regain WBO heavyweight title & avenge TKO loss in leading fight of year contender; unification bout likely for winner. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/wardley-on... #DuboisWardley2

Wardley on ‘seek and destroy’ mission in rematch with Dubois

In sequel to leading fight of the year contender, he aims to regain WBO heavyweight title and avenge May knockout loss; unification bout good bet for winner

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#Boxing Notebook: Devin Haney-Shakur Stevenson talks collapse; overweight Figueroa stripped of 126 title; Monte Carlo Showdown lineup set; date, site for Alimkhanuly-Bank vacant WBO 168 title bout set; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-h...

Notebook: Haney-Stevenson talks collapse, both now seek other fights

Overweight Figueroa stripped of 126 title; Monte Carlo Showdown lineup unveiled; date, site for Alimkhanuly-Bank vacant WBO 168 title bout set; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Rare heavy stock site poster in my #boxing collection from when Devin Haney easily outpointed George Kambosos Jr. in Australia in their immediate rematch to retain the undisputed lightweight title -- 4 years ago today.

2 significant #boxing cards on Saturday on DAZN. If you don't already subscribe can do so here (keep in mind #DuboisWardley2 PPV is free if you have DAZN Ultimate): www.dazn.com/danrafael #FundoraHadribeaj

WBC 154 titlist Sebastian Fundora focused on mandatory Ermal Hadribeaj but admits he wants Boots Ennis. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/fundora-fo... #FundoraHadribeaj #TheFight

Fundora focused on mandatory Hadribeaj but admits he wants Ennis

WBC junior middleweight titlist defends in the PBC main event

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