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The best boxing plants for Lopez-Barboza, Canelo-Slull and more
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1 year agoon
This weekend boxing fans will be treated with a uncommon list of boxing cards at the highest level, because in the next three nights a tent event will take place.
On Friday at the Times Square in Recent York in Dazn, he organizes the Pay-Per-View event, in which there are three best teenage stars of this sport: Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. Lopez wants to defend his title WBO Junior Welter Wweight against Arnold Barboz Jr. Haney will face the former champion of the welterweight champion Jose Ramirez, and Garcia will face Rolando Romero in the main event (Dazn PPV).
On Saturday, Canelo Alvarez will enter the ring for the first time this year, when he equalizes with William Scull in the unification of the title of a super medium weight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Dazn PPV). And the arranged weekend ends when the ESPN warrior for 2 pounds for the pound of Nayya Inoue placed his unquestionable featherweight championship on the line against Ramon Cardenas on Sunday (ESPN/ESPN+, 22:00 ET).
Here are the best factories from a boxing weekend. All chances of ESPN BET
Ryan Garcia vs. Romero “Rolly”, May 2
Below 6.5 rounds. As a favorite almost 9 to 1, Garcia wants to make another statement after his nervous win with Haney in April 2024-the decision made, which was later changed to the lack of a competition after a positive Garcia test for a forbidden substance. Garcia plays Romero with a power colleague in Romero in a witty fight for as long as it lasts. While both men are based on their knockout, Garcia’s speed will be a difference in relation to the penniless defense of Romero. Garcia, to win through KO/TKO, is around -300, which is too exorbitant for me. If it is to do this, it probably happens between rounds 3-6, so let’s take below 6.5 rounds or if you can get an alternative round in good condition, I wouldn’t mind below 7.5 rounds.
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, May 2
Haney won by a decision. This seems to be a struggle for a reflection for Haney. It is true that his loss against Garcia was overturned, but Haney was dominated in every aspect of this duel. Haney, fighting with Ramirez, who feels a loss, seems to be an opportunity to return to the win column. Haney is a significant bookmaker’s favorite, and even the price for betting rounds is too high. I take Haney to win by a decision in Parlay. This seems to be a common way Haney wins, and after fighting Garcia he will want to get a sheltered and pure victory.
WBO Junior Welter Wweight championship: Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Arnold Barboza Jr., May 2
Lopez to win. It should be a fun fight there and back. Both warriors have well -rounded skill sets and great durability that this Bell Bell will bring. Lopez met a higher level competition during his career and is a former unquestioned lightweight champion. It also has the edge of power and speed. I think it will be the X factor in this fight. I also don’t see where Barbosa gives Lopez trouble or surprises him to everyone that he has not seen before. Lopez is a favorite of almost 2 to 1, so I take the money line here. If the number is higher, take Lopez to win a plus on rounds to get better chances.
Unquestioned medium championship: Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, May 3
Alvarez is Win by Ko/TKO. In such steep opportunities you can’t take Alvarez to the money line. It is not even worth putting this plant into a couple. However, in a much more accessible line I am ready to shoot at Alvarez, winning Ko/TKO, because he is a better warrior with greater knockout power. Alvarez is one of the best boxers in the history of this sport. It’s not about whether he knocked out Scull, it’s a matter of when he does it.
The unquestionable featherweight junior championships: Nayya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, May 4
Inoue to win between rounds 4-6. Inoue is another huge favorite on these weekend cards and rightly so, because it will probably provide us with another win in Nokautie. Inoue is almost impossible to put up, because even taking him to win by KO/TKO has almost -1000 opportunities. However, I see the value to take him to win between rounds 4-6 with almost +175 chances. In the past, we have seen that Inoue was hit at the beginning of his fights and sometimes he does not pour it into the middle rounds, where he takes over the tempo and power.
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Richard Torrez Jr. claims to be one of the top heavyweight fighters
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May 22, 2026
Richard Torrez Jr. says Saturday’s fight with Frank Sanchez is the moment people either stop doubting him or learn he’s among the heavyweight contenders after other fighters reportedly lost the fight.
“I don’t think you should be in this sport if you don’t think you’re the best. I’m very confident in my abilities as a fighter. Overall, I’m very confident in my abilities. I want to put it to the test. I’m not here to fight straightforward fights. I’m here to make things happen. And that’s what we’re going to do on Saturday night,” Torrez Jr. said. professional boxing fans.
“Saturday is the time to either give up or shut up from everyone. Either we prove everyone is right, or we prove everyone is right. Whichever side wins.”
Torrez said he was preparing for the best possible version of Sanchez and insisted he preferred hazardous opponents rather than ponderous fights against weaker heavyweights.
“I’m preparing for the best Frank. I’m preparing for the Frank who comes to fight. Catch him at his best or at his worst, I still feel prepared.”
“To show your skills, you have to go and get someone who is talented. I’m not in this game to beat anyone. I want demanding fights. I want to be able to show that I should be here, on top of the world.
“I want to know that I’m the best. And to know that you’re the best, you have to fight the best,” Torrez Jr. said.

Tomek Galm is a boxing journalist covering the global fight landscape since 2014, specializing in heavyweight analysis, industry trends and fighter psychology.
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Canelo predicts a knockout in the Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven match: “He will win”
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May 22, 2026
Canelo Alvarez announced the verdict before the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.
The Ukrainian will defend his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Verhoeven tomorrow night at the Pyramids of Giza, in a fight that has sparked controversy due to the perceived mismatch that many fans expect.
While he may be one of the best fighters in kickboxing history, Verhoeven has only fought as a professional boxer once, and in April 2014 he defeated Janos Finfera.
Usyk, on the other hand, is one of the greatest heavyweights of recent times, having defeated Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois twice each to establish himself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Another man who knows what it’s like to be viewed as one of the best fighters on a pound-for-pound basis is Canelo, who will have a ringside seat on Saturday to witness Usyk’s fight with Verhoeven.
I’m talking to DAZNthe Mexican star revealed that he expected an basic night for the Ukrainian.
“Usyk will definitely win. Knockout, maybe four or five rounds.”
Canelo then explained why he is such a huge fan of Usyk.
“I love Usyk. I think he’s one of the best. He’s a good guy and I always have a good time when I have the opportunity to see him. I don’t go to many events, but when I see him, it’s a really nice time. I admire him. He’s very disciplined and I’m glad to meet him.”
Usyk’s expected victory could lead to fights with the likes of Agit Kabayel and Moses Itauma next, while Canelo is expected to return to action in September when he fights Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.
Dmitry Bivol’s delicate heavyweight schedule is improving again, and the WBO’s latest move could delay both the trilogy with Artur Beterbiev and the fight that David Benavidez has publicly pushed for since his victory over Gilberto Ramirez.
The WBO confirmed this week that unified delicate heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will be ordered to defend against interim titleholder Callum Smith after his May 30 fight against Michael Eifert in Russia. If the sanctioning body doesn’t change its stance, it will leave little room for the fight that Benavidez has been targeting since Bivol vacated the WBC belt earlier this year.
Bivol has not fought since defeating Artur Beterbiev in a rematch for the undisputed delicate heavyweight title in February 2025. He was later stripped of the WBC title after opting for a trilogy fight with Beterbiev rather than face mandatory challenger David Benavidez.
A back injury then delayed Bivol’s return and created more movement around his remaining titles. Now the WBO appears ready to move his must-see to the front of the queue.
Hello, Sir. The WBO will force a mandate on Smith in the case of Bivol after Eifert. Regards.
— Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. (@OlivieriLaw) May 21, 2026
Timing is tricky for Benavidez, who has made no secret of his desire to fight Bivol after moving between delicate heavyweight and cruiserweight. A mandatory defense against Smith would also postpone the long-discussed trilogy with 41-year-old Beterbiev, whose window for a third fight is getting smaller with time.
Smith was originally scheduled to face David Morrell in April, with the winner expected to move into position to fight Bivol later this year. Smith withdrew due to injury, and Morrell instead fought Zak Chelli on May 9. In one of the biggest upsets of the year, Chelli stopped Morrell in the 10th round.
Olivieri also stated that if Bivol refuses to fight Smith, the WBO will instruct Smith to fight “the next highest-ranked contender” for the vacant title.
Bivol’s schedule was already full after losing the WBC belt. If the WBO moves forward, he could soon be forced to choose between retaining another title or finally resolving his unfinished business with Beterbiev.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fighting landscape. His reports focus on the most significant fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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