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SN 140 Moments: No. 44 - Jack Johnson becomes first Black heavyweight champion

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
Jack Johnson’s name will live on forever in boxing history as the first Black heavyweight champion of the world ... landscape of boxing's glamor division.
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SN 140 Moments: No. 20 - Cassius Clay shocks Sonny Liston, launches legendary career

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
Sonny Liston built himself up to be one of the most feared heavyweight champions in boxing history. He was considered invincible ... Those fights were the start of one of the greatest runs in boxing history. MORE ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 34 - Muhammad Ali outlasts Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manilla

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
The Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier rivalry is one of the best in boxing, with both giving it their all each time they stepped inside the ring ... MORE ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 56 - Joe Louis floors Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium with 100 million listening

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
A rematch would take place in 1938, with politics overtaking boxing ... It became one of the most anticipated boxing matches, with all eyes on the fight at Yankee Stadium ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 78 - Journeyman Buster Douglas KOs Mike Tyson as 42-1 underdog

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
Mike Tyson wasn’t just undefeated by 1990; he was considered indestructible. James “Buster” Douglas was thought of as a speed bump on the road to greatness ... Tyson lost his status as undisputed champion ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 7 - Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
"The time may have come to say goodbye to Muhammad Ali because, very honestly, I don't think he can beat George Foreman." Howard Cosell spoke gravely down the camera, as if the fighter he loved was being sent to the gallows ... But Cosell was not alone ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 89 - Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns produce fiercest round in boxing history

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
Billed as "The Fight," it was later renamed "The War” after Hagler and Hearns competed in the three greatest rounds in boxing history. "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler was a force in the middleweight division ... MORE ... .
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SN 140 Moments: No. 127 - Mike Tyson KOs Michael Spinks in 91 seconds

Sportingnews 17 Mar 2026
Billed as "Once and For All," the fight between the two undefeated heavyweights was viewed as the next generation’s version of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier ... He was considered the lineal champion ... .
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Dana White hits back at IBF over Jai Opetaia treatment

Sportingnews 08 Mar 2026
The Aussie knockout artist is due to face Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas on Sunday (Monday in Aus.), and was expecting to defend his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles, as well as compete for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing championship.
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Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton live updates, results from Zuffa 04 cruiserweight title bout

Sportingnews 08 Mar 2026
Australia's Jai Opetaia headlines Zuffa Boxing's biggest show to date when he takes on the durable Brandon Glanton at Zuffa 04 in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 8 ... WATCH. Stream Opetaia vs. Glanton LIVE in Australia on Paramount+ (free trial) ... 6.10 p.m ... .
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Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton full card results

Sportingnews 08 Mar 2026
Australia's Jai Opetaia will aim to put a dramatic week behind him when he faces off with Brandon Glanton in the cruiserweight main event of Zuffa 04 in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 8 ... WATCH. Stream Opetaia vs ... or will Glanton pull off the upset? ... WATCH ... .
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Mike Zambidis fight details: Date, location announced

Sportingnews 02 Mar 2026
Undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr ... is scheduled to face Greek kickboxing legend MikeIron” Zambidis in an exhibition boxing match this summer ... and Zambidis will fight in an exhibition boxing match on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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Where to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez: Live stream, TV channel & start time for 2026 boxing fight

Sportingnews 28 Feb 2026
Two Mexican warriors face off in a super featherweight unification fight when Emanuel Navarrete takes on Eduardo "Sugar" Nunez. Here’s how to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez, including streaming options and channel to catch the main card ... ET .
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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez undercard: List of fights before 2026 all-Mexican boxing unification world title clash

Sportingnews 27 Feb 2026
Given the promotional tagline of 'The Next King of Mexixo', the bout will indeed crown a new fighting hero for a boxing-mad nation ... Ramos has not fought since boxing to a draw against the now dethroned WBC champion Mario Barrios in December 2024.
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