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Boxing divisional rankings: Benavidez's big win proves he's ready for next level
After a clear decision win on Saturday, David Benavidez put himself in position to fight a top star at light heavyweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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BENAVIDEZ TOPS MORRELL
Benavidez outslugs Morrell, adds secondary title
David Benavidez built an insurmountable lead and overcame a late knockdown to beat David Morrell by unanimous decision.
Boxing results: Benavidez dominates Morrell, still unbeaten
David Benavidez defeated David Morrell, and Stephen Fulton dominated Brandon Figueroa on Saturday.
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SHIELDS VS. PERKINS
Claressa Shields sends warning message to Danielle Perkins
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Inoue KO's Kim, Las Vegas fight next
Naoya Inoue stormed to a fourth-round knockout win over late replacement opponent Ye-Joon Kim on Friday.
Ye Joon Kim KO'd by Naoya Inoue after asking for more
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Meet Naoya Inoue, the world's best boxer that fans rarely get to see
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What are the biggest boxing fights in February?
Take a look at some of the biggest fights happening in February.
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- Olympian Delicious Orie signs with Frank Warren
- Sources: Arum, Sulaiman discuss TKO in meeting
- Sources: Canelo, Crawford finalizing title bout
- Injured Shields seals undisputed heavyweight title
- Benavidez outslugs Morrell, adds secondary title
- Relentless Azim stops Lipinets in statement win
- Mayer, Ryan to rematch after dramatic 2024 fight
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Boxing Schedule
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Pound-For-Pound Rankings
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Best fighters in boxing
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