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Boxer Garcia tests positive for banned substance

Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine on the day before and the day of his upset win over Devin Haney, per a letter obtained by ESPN.

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Ryan Garcia denies cheating allegations

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Seven recent memorable fights between Mexican top fighters

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia could join a list of great fights between Mexican fighters.

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Super middleweight undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez picked his opponent for May 4, and other top challengers such as David Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, Terence Crawford, will have to wait.

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Canelo reacts to presser fireworks: De La Hoya 'just wants attention'

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MIKE TYSON VS. JAKE PAUL

Tyson vs. Paul will be sanctioned pro fight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's July 20 heavyweight clash will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight.

Stephen A. 'disgusted' Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is sanctioned

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Yes, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is really happening -- here's what to expect

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Why Daniel Cormier isn't a fan of Jake Paul's fight vs. Mike Tyson

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Former junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez scored a unanimous-decision victory over Rances Barthelemy after 12 hard-fought rounds Saturday night in Fresno, California. Ramirez (29-1, 18 KOs), ESPN's No. 8-ranked at 140 pounds, won by scorecards of 119-109, 119-109 and 118-110. It was Ramirez's first fight with new promoter Golden Boy, and his third consecutive victory since losing his belts to Josh Taylor in May 2021.

Andres Ferrari, ESPN Editor4d ago

Junior middleweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. defeated Thomas Dulorme by first-round KO Saturday night in Fresno, California. Ortiz (21-0, 21 KOs) landed a left hook to the body that sent Dulorme to the canvas 2:39 minutes into the round, and he was unable to get up. Ortiz will return on Aug. 3, to face former champion Tim Tszyu on the Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov undercard.

Andres Ferrari, ESPN Editor4d ago

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