7:40 PM ET Former two-division world titlist Devon Alexander will return to the ring after a nine-month layoff and a new look in his corner. Alexander will face an opponent to be determined at 150 pounds on a May 25 Premier Boxing Champions card (Fox Sports 1) at a site also to be determined, but

1:33 PM ET Opening Bell: Bivol’s No. 1 fan impressed VERONA, N.Y. — As light heavyweight world titlist Dmitry Bivol continues to win and entertain while fighting quality opponents, his reputation is growing, and he has made at least one well-known fan. Dmitry Bivol dominated Joe Smith Jr. on Saturday night to retain his light

11:40 PM ET Freeda George Foreman, daughter of former two-time heavyweight world champion George Foreman, and a former professional boxer in her own right, died Saturday. She was 42. The cause of her death was not immediately clear. George Foreman confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday night, posting a picture of them at her

2:58 PM ET The mother of IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant was killed early Saturday morning in an officer-involved shooting. Beth Plant, 51, was shot and killed by police in Cheatham County, Tennessee, after officers were called to assist a situation involving Plant and an ambulance. An ambulance had been called for Plant, who

12:16 AM ET VERONA, N.Y. — Dmitry Bivol’s skill level was simply too much for the upset-minded Joe Smith Jr. to overcome. Bivol, with fast hands, quick feet and sharp combinations, dominated Smith to retain his light heavyweight world title for the fifth time on Saturday night at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The judges

1:50 AM ET Steve KimESPN CARSON, Calif. — In what was a highly unpopular decision Saturday night, Shawn Porter retained his WBC welterweight title via split decision over Yordenis Ugas. Porter won by scores of 116-112 and 115-113, while the third judge had Ugas winning 117-111. As Porter was announced as the winner, loud jeers

10:31 AM ET As an amateur boxer, Yordenis Ugas was one of the best in the world. He won five national titles for the powerhouse Cuban national team and claimed an Olympic bronze medal in 2008. When he defected and turned professional in 2010, he was a top prospect with all the requisite experience, ring

3:04 AM ET Steve KimESPN Shawn Porter nearly didn’t make weight for Saturday’s WBC welterweight title bout against Yordenis Ugas. What saved him? A pair of scissors. Porter originally weighed in at 148.8 pounds — nearly two full pounds over the 147-pound welterweight limit Friday afternoon. After a second weigh-in, nearly two hours later, he