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Boxing rumors, each rated for credibility with a link to where it started. How we rate rumors.
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How we rate rumors
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Officially announced |
| Likely | Reliable reports or strong evidence; not yet official |
| Speculative | Single or unverified source |
| Debunked | Denied or proven false |
Who we cover in Boxing
| Organization | What it is |
|---|---|
| WBC | The World Boxing Council was founded in 1963 and is based in Mexico City. |
| WBA | The World Boxing Association is the oldest of boxing's sanctioning bodies, founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association. |
| IBF | The International Boxing Federation was founded in 1983 and is based in New Jersey. |
| WBO | The World Boxing Organization, founded in 1988 and based in Puerto Rico, is the youngest of the four major bodies. |
| The Ring | The Ring has covered boxing since 1922 and awards its own championship to the lineal, top-ranked fighter in each division rather than through a sanctioning fee. |
Coverage led by David Thompson, MMA & Boxing Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.