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[ February 25, 2026 ] Jackson City Council confirms RaShall Brackney as the city’s next Top Cop Local
[ February 25, 2026 ] Commentary: Black History is not a month; it’s a mandate Local
[ February 25, 2026 ] JMAA hosts Q&A and book signing featuring Captain Beth Powell during Black History Month Local
[ February 25, 2026 ] This year’s Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl gave fans excitement and players memories National
[ February 18, 2026 ] Jesse Jackson and Mississippi’s long struggle for justice National

Evander Holyfield was considered the greatest cruiserweight of all time before retiring in June 2014 at age 52 as the only four-time heavyweight champion. (George Frey/Getty Images)

Evander Holyfield Versus Oleksandr Usyk: Who Would Win?

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Cruiser/heavyweight champs from two different eras would make an intriguing matchup.
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Trainer Javan “Sugar” Hill-Steward (left) wants WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (right) to go after the knockout in every round” on Saturday against Deontay Wilder, whom Fury dethroned by two-knockdown seventh-round TKO in February 2020. (Top Rank)

Fists Of Fury: Tyson Plans On Making Quick Work Of Deontay Wilder In Their Third Matchup

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Familiar foes meet Saturday night in Las Vegas for WBC heavyweight championship.
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Jared Anderson will fight on the undercard of Saturday night's Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch. (Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

Jared Anderson Is More Than Ready For The Biggest Stage Of His Boxing Career

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Heavyweight takes on fellow unbeaten Vladimir Tereshkin on Saturday’s Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury III undercard.
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Deontay Wilder (left) retained his WBC heavyweight title against Luis Ortiz with a 10th-round TKO in March 2018. “Deontay had developed the puncher’s curse. ... He singularly depended on his punches,” said Wilder's manager, Shelly Finkel. “Deontay is a much different fighter for his third bout against Tyson Fury on Oct. 9. (Premier Boxing Champions)

Shelly Finkel: Deontay Wilder Will Knock Out WBC Champion Tyson Fury Within Six Rounds On Oct. 9

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Manager of the ‘Bronze Bomber’ equates his fighter with Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and the Klitschko brothers.
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Shaleef Perkins, who writes and performs raps about the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and its players, in the recording studio. (Nicholas Perkins)

Raider Nation Musician Mixes Business With Pleasure

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Though his favorite team ditched Oakland for Vegas, Shaleef Perkins keeps fans fired up with football-themed rap hits.
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“I've always wanted to be the unified undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. That's my mission, and I won't rest or retire until I accomplish that,” said Deontay Wilder. (Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions)

Deontay Wilder Eyes Victories Over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Heavyweight Title Unification

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The ‘Bronze Bomber’ is looking to finally beat WBC heavyweight champion Fury in their third match on Oct. 9.
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“I know I’m one of the best at 140,” said once beaten Darwin Price (right) scoring a seventh-round TKO over 140-pound rival Javontae Starks. (Josh Jordan/San Antonio Sports Photography)

Darwin Price Initially Ran Into Trouble; Now He’s Winning In The Ring

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“My dad would tell me, ‘You’re going to end up in jail, or you’re going to end up dead.’” How Price avoided that fate.
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Deontay Wilder (left) twice floored lineal champion Tyson Fury in their first bout in December 2018, retaining his WBC heavyweight title via a split-decision draw. Fury twice floored and eventually dethroned Wilder in their February 2020 rematch. They clash a third time on Oct. 9. (Ester Lin/Showtime)

Entering Third Bout Vs. Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder Energized By Muhammad Ali KO Of George Foreman

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‘The Bronze Bomber’ hoping to reclaim WBC heavyweight championship from ‘The Gypsy King’ in Oct. 9 rematch
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strongShawn Porter (left) overcame an injured left hand to win the WBC’s vacant welterweight crown by unanimous decision over two-division champion Danny Garcia in 2018. (Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)/strong

Shawn Porter On Being ‘The Dictator Of The Ring’

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Boxer discusses his plan for beating Terence Crawford, how he lost to Errol Spence and why a Manny Pacquiao fight didn’t happen.
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Jonas Deichmann runs through Zacatecas, Mexico. (Courtesy of Jonas Deichmann)

Runner Jonas Deichmann Is Winning Mexicans’ Hearts By Running 120 Marathons In 120 Days

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The German triathlete hopes to break a record. Fans call him a “real-life Forrest Gump,” after his favorite movie.
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