Undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo has long eyed a bout with Canelo Alvarez, securing it on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
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Before Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford wage their welterweight war Saturday, they first acknowledged its significance Friday at their weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena.
As the UFC kicks off International Fight Week before UFC 276 on Saturday, Dana White said if Conor McGregor fights again, it will be in a cage and not a boxing ring.
Because he marred his last outing Sept. 10 against Robson Conceicao with a subpar performance — and a preceding positive test for a banned substance — Oscar Valdez seeks redemption.
After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face during the Academy Awards, Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker Jeff Sherman made odds on a mythical boxing match between them.
Manny Pacquiao, an eight-division champion and future Hall of Famer, officially announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday. His last fight was in Las Vegas on Aug. 21.
The fight will headline a DAZN card from Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
Haney on Saturday night is headlining his first card in Las Vegas. He will defend his WBC lightweight championship at Michelob Ultra Arena against veteran Jorge Linares.
Antonio Zepeda, a defensive lineman who played at UNLV from 2013 to 2017, is making his pro boxing debut Friday in Tijuana, Mexico.
Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the 54-year-old boxing icons return to the ring for an exhibition bout with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr.
The fight was supposed to happen in China in Februrary, then in Los Angeles in May — but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and rival Deontay Wilder could hold their third fight in Las Vegas on Oct. 3, according to a report from The Athletic.
Carl Frampton is eager to prove he’s still one of the world’s best featherweights. He will fight Saturday in Las Vegas almost four months after injuring his left hand.
Despite two recent deaths of boxers tied to brain injuries, Nevada the gold standard in keeping fighter safety in mind.