What Happens When ESPN Abandons Boxing?...& all other current boxing chatter/buzz.
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The boxing landscape changes as ESPN and Top Rank part ways, pushing the sport further from mainstream audiences just as stars like Bruce Carrington and Xander Zayas secure championship victories.
• Claressa Shields dominated in her Detroit hometown fight, filling the arena and demonstrating why she remains unbeatable in women's boxing
• Top Rank's departure from ESPN threatens boxing's mainstream visibility despite recent quality production like the "Fight Life" series
• Bruce Carrington pitched a shutout in his championship fight against a tough African opponent, drawing unfair criticism from Tim Bradley for not securing a knockout
• Xander Zayas won the WBO Junior Middleweight Championship at just 21 years old, though showing defensive vulnerabilities
• Regis Prograis defeated JoJo Diaz in a thrilling contest that exposed ongoing concerns about his punch resistance
• Oscar Duarte's impressively muscled physique at 140 pounds raised eyebrows as he secured a victory through relentless pressure against Kenneth Sims Jr
If you enjoyed today's episode, join us at 7 PM for our interview with former world champions Heather "The Heat" Hardy and "The Queen" Ronica Jeffrey.
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