This Article has been curated by UDBN By Darshan Desai July 23, 2026· 2026 Source: Yahoo Sports Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Lopez could still proceed with talks to face Garcia if a step-aside deal is worked out with Catterall or if he vacates his WBA belt. Garcia told Uncrowned days after his win over Benn that he would like to return in a tune-up bout in December or January before a big fight on Cinco De Mayo weekend. Such a timeframe would allow Lopez to take c

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Darshan Desai July 23, 2026· 2026 Source: Yahoo Sports Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Exactly 30 days after Lopez's title win, the WBA made good on its promise to Catterall and ordered the mandatory. Lopez (23-2, 13 KOs) was being lined up for a unification bout with WBC welterweight champion Garcia (26-2, 21 KOs). He gatecrashed the final Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn press conference and was in the building at Las Vegas' T-Mob

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Darshan Desai July 23, 2026· 2026 Source: Yahoo Sports Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Lopez holds the WBA "Super" welterweight championship, while Catterall holds the WBA's secondary "World" title. The consolidation bout would result in one WBA champion at 147 pounds. Catterall (33-2, 14 KOs) defeated Shakhram Giyasov to win the WBA World title this past May beneath Egypt's Pyramids of Giza. The Brit was made the mandatory ch

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Darshan Desai July 23, 2026· 2026 Source: Yahoo Sports Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Plans for a Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez unification bout seem to have hit a roadblock. On Tuesday, the WBA formally ordered Lopez to defend his welterweight title against Jack Catterall next. The pair have until Oct. 22 to reach an agreement before a purse-bid hearing is set. We Got that FAN-Appeal | Undisputed Boxing News Shidonna Raven,

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene \ Another big night and big-name opponent calls. After his performance against Garcia, other fighters and title holders may fancy themselves against Benn and see him as a good opponent who can help boost their own profile, too, so he won't be short of options. Regardless, Garcia proved though that the levels in boxing are real and Benn's n

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene Even then, people might not buy it, but if Eubank Jr. is fit and at a comfortable weight, it could be a good fight. Eubank Jr. didn't take long to start taunting his old foe again on social media. "Welcome to the 'fighting after cutting too much weight' club... Enjoy," he wrote, hinting at his rehydration clauses when he fought Benn. Zuffa

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene At the moment, the most likely option appears to be a Chris Eubank Jr. trilogy fight. Their rivalry is one apiece and a second victory would put Benn back on track. There's a chance, though, that there is serious fatigue around that fight for fans in the UK. The first battle was fight of the year and had been years in the making. The remat

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene But the rebuild is tricky. He has four fights left on his multi-million-dollar deal with Zuffa boxing, and given the amount of money he is being paid, it's hard to see him being put in against no-name opponents. He could return back against a top-10-ranked fighter, but that is a risk given they will likely have more experience too. Regis P

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene What can't be questioned is Benn's heart, dedication and grit. Not many would have got up from that Garcia right hand in the first place and it's obvious he put everything into his training to get back down to 147 pounds. He gives his life to the sport, but Saturday showed now matter how hard you train or how much you talk, there's no subs

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene Catterall knows that better than most for all the wrong reasons. He has been patiently winning fights and waiting for his shot at a title, only for Benn to jump ahead of him -- and others who probably deserved it more -- in the queue. Garcia agreed Benn just hasn't got the runs on the board. "He's exactly what I thought he was. He just nee

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene A telling assessment came from fellow Brit and welterweight contender, Jack Catterall, who wrote on social media: "I think levels are important in boxing winning a British title proving you're the best in your own country before you move on to world level. Middle fights are key to progression." For all his star power and attraction out of

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 13, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: Boxing Scene It went the way most experts and pundits thought it would, but few could have predicted how explosive and fast Ryan Garcia's win over Conor Benn would have been. A lightning quick, powerful right hand sent Benn to the canvas in Round 2 and the Brit never recovered. Was it the weight cut? The occasion? Or simply the level of opposition? In

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