SI
Boxing
Núñez will face his fellow countryman on Saturday in what he hopes will be the start of his reign atop the featherweight division.  
Chris Mannix|

BOXING HEADLINES

MUST READ 🔥

The new biopic offered the actress a chance to alter her star persona and portray a harrowing story of survival, in and out of the ring.
Stephanie Apstein|
WATCH
Jai Opetaia is Chasing Undisputed Status as the Face of Zuffa Boxing
SI's Doug Vazquez spoke with IBF and Ring Magazine champion Jai Opetaia ahead of his Zuffa boxing debut.
00:03:35 | Mar 3, 2026
Jai Opetaia is Chasing Undisputed Status as the Face of Zuffa Boxing
NOW PLAYING
Jai Opetaia is Chasing Undisputed Status as the Face of Zuffa Boxing
Mar 3, 2026
Andre Ward Has High Hopes for the Changes Zuffa Boxing will Bring to the Sport
UP NEXT
Andre Ward Has High Hopes for the Changes Zuffa Boxing will Bring to the Sport
Feb 13, 2026
Lopez vs. Stevenson Preview
Lopez vs. Stevenson Preview
Jan 25, 2026
Amanda Serrano on Moving Forward After Katie Taylor Trilogy & Fighting for Equality
Amanda Serrano on Moving Forward After Katie Taylor Trilogy & Fighting for Equality
Dec 30, 2025

MORE BOXING

Jarrell Miller went viral after his hairpiece came off during his fight against Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden.
Andy Nesbitt|
When the pair square off at MSG on Saturday, Lopez will look to defend his titles at 140-pounds, while Stevenson will dive straight into a tough bout at a new weight division.
Chris Mannix|
Fronted by White, bankrolled by Saudi Arabia and operated by Nick Khan, Zuffa promises to be a formidable presence in the sport.
Chris Mannix|
Chris Mannix hands out his annual boxing awards, with the recently retired Crawford earning top honors thanks to a year-defining win over Canelo Alvarez.
Chris Mannix|
The 36-year-old recently took down YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a mid-December bout in Miami.
Michael Kadlick|
Next