All articles tagged with #cruiserweight
David Benavidez overwhelmed Gilberto Ramirez, stopping him in the sixth round to become the first fighter to stop Ramirez and the first to win world titles across three divisions (super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight), highlighted by blistering speed and power throughout the bout.
David Benavidez returns to face Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in Las Vegas for Ramirez’s WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles, with live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, and fan reactions starting at 8 pm ET. The event airings include DAZN, Prime Video PPV, and PPV.com, and the pay-per-view undercard features Armando Resendiz vs Jaime Munguia along with other bouts as Benavidez aims to become a three-division world champion.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton at Zuffa Boxing 4 in Las Vegas to win the first-ever Zuffa Cruiserweight title, dominating with smart footwork and clipped hooks while the bout featured controversial officiating that included point deductions. Opetaia, now the inaugural champion, remains a top cruiserweight contender even after being stripped of the IBF title, with The Ring belt still in his possession. The boxing landscape ahead includes May 2’s Ramirez vs. Benavidez for WBA/WBO titles, while other belts (WBC, IBF) are held or vacant as the division eyes undisputed status.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision on a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas, improving to 30-0 (23 KO) and becoming the first Zuffa Boxing world champion, though he was stripped of the IBF title amid a sanctioning-body dispute. The scores were 119-106 on all cards, with Opetaia docked a point for holding in the 11th. Glanton dropped to 21-4 and fought hard, even as he was penalized for holding and a low blow. Opetaia also holds the Ring Magazine cruiserweight title and voiced interest in unifying the division, potentially facing the Ramirez-Benavidez winner.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision (119-106 on all cards) over 12 rounds to claim the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title in Las Vegas, moving to 30-0 while Glanton falls to 21-4. The undercard saw Ricardo Salas stop Jesus Saracho in eight rounds; Pablo Rubio Jr. UD Adan Palma (Rubio improves to 15-0, Palma to 14-1); Vlad Panin stop Shinard Bunch in the ninth; Joshua Juarez UD Jardae Anderson; a six-round draw between Jaycob Ramos and Ethan Perez; a six-round draw between Brady Ochoa and Adrian Serrano; and Emiliano Alvarado remain undefeated with a UD over Erick Rosado (59-54 on all cards).
Jake Paul lost his WBA cruiserweight ranking after being defeated by Anthony Joshua in December, suffering a broken jaw and a sixth-round knockout in Miami, leading to his removal from the top 15 rankings and being replaced by Edin Puhalo.
Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision in a cruiserweight boxing match, dominating most rounds with little resistance from Chavez, who showed signs of fatigue and inactivity. Paul expressed interest in fighting for a world title and is expected to be ranked by the WBA, with potential future matchups against other champions.
Jake Paul secures a first-round knockout victory over Andre August, signaling the next phase of his boxing career as he aims to establish himself as a contender for the cruiserweight title. Paul's win came with a powerful right uppercut that sent August crashing to the canvas. This fight marks a shift in direction for Paul, focusing on gaining experience rather than seeking prominence. In the co-feature, Franchon Crews-Dezurn upsets Shadasia Green to regain the WBC super middleweight title.
Jake Paul and Andre August had an intense faceoff during the ceremonial weigh-ins for their upcoming cruiserweight boxing match at MVP's Most Valuable Prospects IV. Paul, coming off a win against Nate Diaz, has defeated several ex-UFC stars, while August is on a five-fight winning streak and expected to be Paul's toughest opponent yet.
Jake Paul's next opponent in his boxing career will be pro boxer Andre August, with the fight scheduled for December 15 in Orlando, Florida. This marks a shift for Paul, who has previously faced older MMA fighters. August, with a record of 10-1, is Paul's most experienced opponent in boxing so far. The event will be streamed on DAZN and will also feature a WBC women's super middleweight title fight.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is in talks to fight WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack, who weighs over 30 pounds more than him. The financial terms and date are agreed, but the weight is the point of contention. Canelo has already fought at light heavyweight, but was dominated by Dmitry Bivol.