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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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The undercard features several intriguing matchups worth watching.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In Thousand Oaks’ first league matchup against Oaks Christian, the team won by over 30 points.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Cal State Fullerton kept its surprising ascension alive with a 71-61 victory over Long Beach State in the Big West Conference matchup at Titan Gym.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Set your stopwatches More than matchups, more than scheme, the AFC Championship Game should come down to time.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In Thousand Oaks’ first league matchup against Oaks Christian, the team won by over 30 points.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Cal State Fullerton kept its surprising ascension alive with a 71-61 victory over Long Beach State in the Big West Conference matchup at Titan Gym.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Set your stopwatches More than matchups, more than scheme, the AFC Championship Game should come down to time.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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