Teofimo Lopez’s team has formally petitioned the WBA for permission to pursue a Ryan Garcia welterweight unification instead of facing mandatory challenger Jack Catterall next.
Shakur Stevenson says Zuffa Boxing granted his release after three months without a fight. The unbeaten four-division champion plans to launch his own promotional company.
Washington converted Reece Beekman's Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract, giving the former Virginia defensive standout a path between the Wizards and Capital City Go-Go.
Boston converted former lottery pick Devin Carter to a two-way contract after a strong preseason showing, but mononucleosis will delay his start to the season.
David Benavidez says he is close to a three-fight deal and has named Jai Opetaia, Artur Beterbiev and Oleksandr Usyk as the opponents he wants after his December cruiserweight unification.
Sebastian Fundora stopped Ermal Hadribeaj at 2:59 of Round 12 to retain his WBC 154-pound title, then called for the Ennis-Kelly winner and an undisputed championship fight.