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This coming August 16 will mark six years since the passing of Cuban-born, naturalized Mexican boxer José Ángel Nápoles—known simply as “Mantequilla” Nápoles to the boxing world and its fans. He died in Mexico City at the age of 79, closing a life that was brilliant inside the ring but …

David Morrell Jr. promises to be relentless in his next bout. He’s confident he’ll defeat David Benavidez, perhaps the biggest challenge of his career. His goal: to defend his WBA Light Heavyweight title. But with every round and every punch, he’s fighting for his reputation, his dream of becoming one …

A very special name occupies our attention today in our usual remembrances of old boxing times. We are talking about Henry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson on December 12, 1912 in Columbus, Mississippi, a legendary figure considered by experts and historians of the discipline among the 10 best boxers of all …

After his loss to Gervonta Davis last April 20, Ryan Garcia has begun a process of changes for his return to the ring and hopes to get back on track and remain among the elite of world boxing. Among those changes is moving up to 140 pounds, his union with …