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Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images IBF super middleweight titleholder Caleb Plant suffered a minor hand injury in his January win over mandatory challenger Caleb Truax, but said on the Ruiz-Arreola broadcast on Saturday night that he’s back training and will be ready to potentially face the Canelo-Saunders winner in September. “Hand’s feeling good, healing up. Had to get a small incision made, but nothing major,” he said. “I’m already in the gym and healing up. (I’ll be ready) fo...

Update to plans for Spring Commencement 6 hours ago In light of changing public health guidance from the CDC and DPH, as well as an updated Executive Order from the Governor, the University of Georgia is amending plans for Spring Commencement. Eligible Spring graduates will be provided a ticket to sit on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, if they choose, and there will be no limit on the number of guests in the stands. The dates for the individual Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonie...

Mark Robinson/Matchroom Derek Chisora takes on Joseph Parker, Katie Taylor defends her lightweight crown against Natasha Jonas, and Dmitry Bivol puts his light heavyweight belt up against Craig Richards tomorrow on DAZN and Sky Box Office. Let’s dive in! Note: Lewis Watson is taking a leave of absence so, for now, the prediction squad is down to three. Dmitry Bivol vs Craig Richards Scott Christ (26-8-2) I am certain Dmitry Bivol wins. Craig Richards is just not on his level and this is not e...

Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Andy Ruiz Jr is back Saturday night on FOX pay-per-view, facing Chris Arreola in a match we all pretty well agree doesn’t belong on pay-per-view. But there are some fights here. Ruiz-Arreola, of course, plus three more bouts on PPV, as well as Erislandy Lara headlining the FOX undercard that starts at 7 pm ET. Let’s just get to the picks. Note: Lewis Watson is taking a leave of absence so, for now, the prediction squad is down to three. Erislandy Lara vs ...

Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions This Saturday night, FOX and Premier Boxing Champions are back on pay-per-view for Andy Ruiz Jr’s comeback fight against Chris Arreola. The decision to put the show on PPV has been hugely unpopular, and while probably not as simple a call as some might think, the bottom line for fans is that the show is $50 to watch. Is it worth it? Is there enough reason for a fight fan to fork over the cash? The Main Event The matchup between Ruiz (33-2, 22 KO) and Arreol...

Reply The Detroit Lions will be on the clock for their first selection in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. (Getty Images) DETROIT — The next members of the Detroit Lions will be known by the end of the week as the 2021 NFL Draft runs from Thursday night through Saturday in Cleveland. With six picks over the drafts seven rounds, the Lions will, barring a trade, have the No. 7 selection to take their top player. The Lions also have the 41, 72, 101, 112 and 153 picks in the seven-round d...

And as for Parker, Whyte says he just doesn’t think Parker is the same fighter since they met in 2018, questioning his desire at this stage of his career. “Parker since he fought me, he hasn’t been the same, and he hasn’t fought any top guys. But he still talks, ‘I want the rematch, I want this and that.’ He’s a young guy, he’s tough, he can take a punch, but it seems like he hasn’t got so much drive any more.” Bringing the topic back to Chisora, Whyte goes on to emphasize ...

Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images In a sport marked by unfairness, boxers in the lower weight classes receive the least amount of attention and money, despite delivering arguably the highest quality product boxing has to offer. This is well-worn territory though; it’s almost as cliche as complaining about the silliness of the sanctioning bodies. But for Moruti Mthalane, it doesn’t really seem to matter. He’s remained at the 112 pound weight class for practically his entire care...

Eubank says the Golovkin fight slipped through his fingers in the past.

UpdatedWed, Apr 28, 2021 at 2:35 pm CT Replies(4) ​The top five position needs for Chicago have been identified as quarterback, offensive line, wide receiver, defensive back and edge rusher. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) CHICAGO — The next members of the Chicago Bears will be known by the end of the week as the 2021 NFL Draft runs from Thursday night through Saturday in Cleveland. With eight picks over the drafts seven rounds, the Bears will, barring a trade, have the No. 20 sel...