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May 4, 2015Written by @REALCOMBATMEDIA - Editorial Staff

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Sunday 8th June 2025

Nakatani TKO 6RTD 6 Nishida

IBF World Bantamweight Championship
WBC World Bantamweight Championship

Nasukawa UD 10UD 10 Santillan

Tran UD 10UD 10 Tsuboi

Opetaia TKO 5TKO 5 Squeo

IBF World Cruiserweight Championship
The Ring Cruiserweight Championship

Wallace UD 8UD 8 Colin

Saturday 7th June 2025

Wardley KO 10KO 10 Huni

Leary UD 12UD 12 Dillon

Perez TKO 9TKO 9 Ward

Simpson TKO 10TKO 10 Zucco

Jeffers MD 10MD 10 Hemphill

Edwards PTS 8PTS 8 Essomba

Mason TKO 5TKO 5 Nakathila

Isley UD 10UD 10 William

Davis MD 10MD 10 Albright

Ferreira UD 10UD 10 Ferreyra

Angeletti UD 10UD 10 Correa

Saturday 14th June 2025

Hitchins vs Kambosos Jnr

IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship

Cruz vs Mishiro

Jnr vs Whitfield

Merhy vs Pesic

Donaire vs Campos

Vacant WBA Interim World Bantamweight Championship

Thursday 19th June 2025

Norman Jr vs Sasaki

WBO World Welterweight Championship

Araneta vs Simsri

Vacant IBF World Junior Flyweight Championship

Friday 20th June 2025

Crenz vs Utria

Nkosi vs Wu

Saturday 21st June 2025

Yafai vs Rodriguez Jr

WBC Interim World Flyweight Championship

Walker vs Taylor

BBBOC British Welterweight Championship

McGrail vs Baluta

Walsh vs Espadas

Mielnicki Jr vs Gardzielik

Lee vs Araujo

Tucker vs Simpson

Usman is back with a plan to take on the new generation June 13, 2025
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usma returns to the Octagon against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.
Brett Okamoto
Din Thomas, Anthony Smith spilt on Usman vs. Buckley June 13, 2025
The former UFC fighters give their main event picks, and Ian Parker has betting advice for this week's events.
ESPN staff
UFC's Aspinall tired of waiting on 'retired' Jones June 13, 2025
UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall said the division is stuck while waiting on Jon Jones: "Everybody's getting sick of it ... so Jon's retired and it's time that we move on."
Brett Okamoto
Kerr makes UFC HOF; 'The Rock' set to induct him June 13, 2025
"The Smashing Machine" Mark Kerr will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame later this month, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who will portray Kerr in an upcoming movie, set to induct him.
Andreas Hale
Relentless Dvalishvili taps O'Malley to retain title June 13, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili kept coming at Sean O'Malley, ultimately submitting him in Round 3 to remain bantamweight champ Saturday night at UFC 316.
Brett Okamoto
MMA fighter Davis leads antitrust suit vs. UFC June 13, 2025
Veteran MMA fighter and former Bellator champion Phil Davis has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC accusing the promotion of a "predatory scheme to undermine would be competitors."
Brett Okamoto
Barber details medical emergency that nixed fight June 13, 2025
UFC flyweight Maycee Barber told ESPN on Tuesday that a medical complication in her locker room during warmups Saturday led to the last-minute cancellation of her UFC Fight Night bout against Erin Blanchfield.
Brett Okamoto
Ex-MMA star Askren in hospital with severe illness June 13, 2025
Former MMA champion Ben Askren was hospitalized after developing severe pneumonia, his wife posted on social media on Saturday.
Brett Okamoto
Harrison takes Peña's title; Nunes showdown next June 13, 2025
Kayla Harrison dominated and submitted Julianna Peña for the UFC women's bantamweight title, setting up a clash with former champion Amanda Nunes for her first defense.
Andreas Hale
MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Dvalishvili leapfrogs MMA GOAT June 12, 2025
UFC men's bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili's submission win over Sean O'Malley was enough to pass the best fighter in MMA history, but was it enough to claim the top spot?

George Kambosos Has A Lot Riding On This Weekend June 13, 2025
By: Sean Crose it wasn’t all that long ago when George Kambos defeated Teofimo Lopez via shocking upset to become a lightweight titlist. Lopez after all was fresh off of… The post George Kambosos Has A Lot Riding On This Weekend appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Sean Crose
Boots Ennis Moving Up From Welterweight June 13, 2025
By: Sean Crose It may not come as a surprise to fight fans, but Jeron “Boots” Ennis, welterweight king, is moving up a weight class. His days as a welterweight… The post Boots Ennis Moving Up From Welterweight appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Sean Crose
Pacquiao Regrets Not Postponing Mayweather Fight June 12, 2025
By: Sean Crose Everyone has regrets. That’s even true of legendary fighters like Manny Pacquiao. Preparing for a comeback fight against Mario Barrios this summer, Pacquiao has opened up about… The post Pacquiao Regrets Not Postponing Mayweather Fight appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Sean Crose
Dana White’s Boxing Dream Comes True June 10, 2025
By: Sean Crose A long time ago, in what may as well have been a galaxy far, far away, I shared a few brief words with UFC honcho Dana White… The post Dana White’s Boxing Dream Comes True appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Sean Crose
Odds and Prop Bets for Canelo Vs Crawford June 10, 2025
For the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford superfight on September 13, 2025, here’s a comparison of moneyline odds and prop bets from three mainstream sportsbooks—DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars. Odds are… The post Odds and Prop Bets for Canelo Vs Crawford appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Staff
Expert Picks: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford June 10, 2025
The Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight, set for September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas on Netflix is splitting the boxing world. Canelo’s undisputed super middleweight titles (168 lbs)… The post Expert Picks: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Staff
Turki Alalshikh’s Excitement for the Canelo vs. Crawford Fight June 10, 2025
Turki Alalshikh has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight, scheduled for September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. In a video posted on X, Alalshikh,… The post Turki Alalshikh’s Excitement for the Canelo vs. Crawford Fight appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Staff
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Odds Shift in Favor of Underdog Ahead of Netflix Super Fight June 10, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – June 10, 2025 – The highly anticipated super fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, set to stream live worldwide on Netflix on September… The post Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Odds Shift in Favor of Underdog Ahead of Netflix Super Fight appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Staff
Canelo Vs Crawford on Netflix is Official June 10, 2025
Canelo Alvarez to Face Terence Crawford in Blockbuster Riyadh Season Showdown on Netflix Las Vegas, NV – June 10, 2025 – A historic boxing event is set to unfold as… The post Canelo Vs Crawford on Netflix is Official appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Staff
Abdullah Mason Stops Jeremia Nakathila In Five June 8, 2025
By: Sean Crose: With former WBO lightweight titlist Keyshawn Davis weighing in four plus pounds over the agreed to limit for his scheduled Saturday fight against Edwin De Los Santos,… The post Abdullah Mason Stops Jeremia Nakathila In Five appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions.
Sean Crose

Kanye West crashes Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial with dramatic court appearance - The Washington Post June 14, 2025
Kanye West crashes Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial with dramatic court appearance The Washington PostRapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up to support Sean "Diddy" Combs at trial YahooAt Sean Combs’s Trial, Talk of Baby Oil, Guns and a Guest: Ye The New York TimesYe makes surprise appearance at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial; judge considers removing juror ReutersKanye […]
Measles case reported in Boulder County resident who used public transportation - 9News June 13, 2025
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U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Say Their ‘Partnership’ Is Sealed - The New York Times June 13, 2025
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2025 U.S. Open leaderboard live coverage: Scoreboard updates, golf scores, tee times for Round 2 at Oakmont - CBS Sports June 13, 2025
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges - NBC News June 13, 2025
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Meta AI users confide on sex, God and Trump. Some don’t know it’s public. - The Washington Post June 13, 2025
Meta AI users confide on sex, God and Trump. Some don’t know it’s public. The Washington PostMeta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise? BBCThe Meta AI App Lets You ‘Discover’ People’s Bizarrely Personal Chats WIREDHere's how to keep Meta AI from sharing your prompts on Facebook, Instagram CNBCMark Zuckerberg's Meta AI app is one […]
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran - BBC June 13, 2025
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran BBCConsumers could start paying more on these items because of the Middle East conflict AP NewsMissiles Are Flying in the Middle East. The Market Shrugs It Off. Barron'sDow leads markets lower amid Mideast tensions, credit-card worries The Washington Post‘The White House should be worried': Oil prices soar after Israel’s attack on […]
Israeli strikes back Iran's leadership into a corner - Reuters June 13, 2025
Israeli strikes back Iran's leadership into a corner ReutersLive updates: Iran hits Israel with a second wave of missiles AP NewsLive updates: Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv in retaliation for Israeli strikes The Washington PostMcCaul says Israel strikes are 'perfect opportunity' for Iranians to overthrow Islamic regime Fox NewsIsrael, Iran launch more barrages as Israel aims to wipe […]
Karen Read Trial: Jury Begins Deliberations - The New York Times June 13, 2025
Karen Read Trial: Jury Begins Deliberations The New York TimesKaren Read's murder trial: The latest photos from inside and outside court The Patriot LedgerJury begins deliberations in Karen Read’s retrial for the death of John O’Keefe CNNRecap: Karen Read jury begins deliberating after closing arguments, instructions NBC BostonLivestream: Jury deliberations begin in Karen Read retrial Boston.com
Protests expected this weekend, as well as an Army parade in D.C. - NPR June 13, 2025
Protests expected this weekend, as well as an Army parade in D.C. NPRWhat to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies AP NewsHundreds gather at Ohio Statehouse for 'No Kings' protest, more planned for weekend The Columbus Dispatch‘No Kings’ protest locations: See where demonstrations are planned USA TodayProtest against Trump's policies expected to draw thousands to Las Vegas […]

Sports stars recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours list June 13, 2025
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ESPN
British teen Maca ready for 'massive' MSG debut June 13, 2025
British junior featherweight Adam Maca will make his professional debut against Rafael Castillo at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
James Regan
Boxing schedule June 13, 2025
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2025.
ESPN
Boxing divisional rankings: Nakatani, Opetaia win by KO, top their divisions June 13, 2025
Junto Nakatani and Jai Opetaia won again, while Abdullah mason got closer to the top 10 at lightweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Andreas Hale
Itauma, Whyte to headline August card in Riyadh June 13, 2025
British heavyweights Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte will fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Aug. 16, it has been confirmed.
ESPN
Threats, $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene June 13, 2025
George Kambosos Jnr has been warned he "won't make it out of this city" in a chaotic prelude to his New York world title shot.
AAP
Noakes, Mason ordered for lightweight title bout June 12, 2025
The WBO has ordered negotiations to begin for Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason to meet for the lightweight title after it was stripped from Keyshawn Davis.
Andreas Hale
Pacquiao enters boxing HOF as he resumes career June 12, 2025
Manny Pacquiao was the headline name in the International Boxing Hall of Fame's class of 2025, which was enshrined on Sunday.
Boxing real or not: Paul over Chavez? Teo vs. Haney? Pacquiao champ again? June 12, 2025
Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson discuss these topics and look at Vasiliy Lomachenko's career, and George Kambosos' return.
Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson
Hearn: '26 'probably' Anthony Joshua's last year June 11, 2025
Promoter Eddie Hearn has said 2026 will "probably" be the last year of Anthony Joshua's boxing career.
ESPN

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