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Alexander Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinskiy has told ESPN that a deal to fight Anthony Joshua is close to being sealed -- hinting that details could emerge within a week.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury believes that he cannot afford to look ahead to fights against the likes of Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder until he gets past the "dangerous" Safer Seferi

With Gennady Golovkin unwilling to come off his demand for parity in a proposed Sept. 15 rematch, promoter Oscar De La Hoya told ESPN, "The Canelo train has left the station." The Golden Boy CEO is now negotiating a bout between Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs.

Forbes magazine reported Tuesday that Floyd Mayweather is again the highest-paid athlete and for the fourth time in seven years. His estimated earnings, including endorsements, for 2017 were $285 million.

Heavyweights Joseph Parker and Bryant Jennings have agreed to terms for an August bout at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The bout will headline a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card.