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Today — 25 February 2026Sport

Tim Bradley tells two weight world champion to retire after ‘horrible’ performance

25 February 2026 at 02:38

became a world champion in two weight divisions during his time in the ring, but now the 42-year-old Californian has told another two-weight conqueror to walk away from the sport, believing his best days to be behind him. Bradley held the WBC and WBO super-lightweight world titles and the WBO welterweight crown, defeating Junior Witter, […]

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Manny Pacquiao refused one condition for Floyd Mayweather rematch: “He wanted that”

25 February 2026 at 02:29

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are set for a professionally sanctioned rematch in September, eleven years on from their first meeting. In 2015, Mayweather took a unanimous decision on the cards in what is still the highest grossing boxing bout of all time. The fight had marinated for around six years and was underwhelming to […]

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Shakur Stevenson answers whether he would fight Floyd Mayweather after shock comeback

25 February 2026 at 01:51

is set to return to professional boxing this year and pound-for-pound superstar has revealed whether he would be willing to take on the 49-year-old, five division champion. ‘TBE’ hung up the gloves with a perfect 50-0 record back in 2017 after a knockout victory in a lucrative showdown with Conor McGregor, but Mayweather has continued […]

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Rolly Romero predicts KO in Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch: “He sucks”

25 February 2026 at 00:56

Ryan Garcia’s world title win has the boxing world talking about a potential grudge rematch with Devin Haney, but reigning WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero does not believe it would be competitive. Garcia dominated Mario Barrios on Saturday night to get his hands on the WBC crown at 147lbs, cruising to a statement unanimous decision […]

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Yesterday — 24 February 2026Sport

Keyshawn Davis sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance against Mario Barrios

24 February 2026 at 21:22

dethroned to become the WBC welterweight world champion on Saturday night and former WBO lightweight champion, Keyshawn Davis, has offered his thoughts on both the performance and what comes next for ‘King Ry’. At the third attempt, Garcia was finally able to find become a world champion, dictating the entirety of his showdown with ‘El […]

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Jeff Mayweather delivers honest verdict on ‘sad’ Floyd vs Pacquiao rematch

24 February 2026 at 21:07

Following the official announcement of a rematch between and , Mayweather’s uncle admitted he believes the fight reflects a “sad” state of affairs in boxing. Last night, the world of boxing was left shocked by the unveiling of Mayweather’s rematch with Pacquiao, 11 years after the pair initially met in a clash for three of […]

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David Benavidez puts one condition on Canelo Alvarez fight ever happening

24 February 2026 at 19:10

For years, David Benavidez has been in hot pursuit of a showdown with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, but to no avail. Now, after arguably replacing Canelo in the pound-for-pound rankings, the tables have turned and Benavidez has announced his own stipulation in order for him to take on Alvarez. At super-middleweight, David Benavidez held the […]

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James Toney picks a winner in Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch: “He still has it”

24 February 2026 at 18:36

Last night, the rematch of the ‘Fight of the Century’ was announced as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao gear up to face one another for a second time. Fan-favourite James Toney has explained why he gives one man the edge. Mayweather claimed a famous unanimous-decision victory over the Filipino phenomenon back in 2015, out-thinking Pacquiao […]

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Devin Haney wants to make ‘the biggest fight in boxing’

24 February 2026 at 16:44

Devin Haney has expressed his desire to be involved in a monumental showdown which, he believes, is the ‘biggest fight in boxing’. The 27-year-old claimed his WBO welterweight title in November, scoring a second-round knockdown before dethroning Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision. In doing so, Haney became a three-division world champion after previously outpointing […]

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Chris Eubank Jr offered huge fight at 168: “I would take that”

24 February 2026 at 15:31

After losing in his rematch to in November, has revealed that he will remain in the sport and move up to super-middleweight, where he could potentially be tasked with a surprise opponent. Eubank came out on top when he and Benn collided in a fight of the year contender last April, but when they rematched […]

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Dave Allen sends ‘flatten you’ warning to Tyson Fury on Makhmudov fight

24 February 2026 at 14:16

returns to action in six weeks against Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov, and fellow Brit — and former Makhmudov opponent — Dave Allen has warned “The Gypsy King” not to underestimate the challenge. Fury last fought in December 2024, when he suffered a second consecutive defeat to , before announcing his fifth retirement from the sport. However, […]

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Conor Benn shares Nigel Benn’s reaction to him leaving Eddie Hearn for Dana White

24 February 2026 at 12:36

has divided opinion amongst boxing fans after ditching promoter Eddie Hearn to sign for Dana White’s ‘Zuffa Boxing’. Now, Conor has revealed the thoughts of his fan-favourite father, Nigel. Hearn had promoted Benn since he turned professional, standing by his side despite a concerning early performance against Cedrick Peynaud and the well-documented failed drug tests […]

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Devin Haney’s hit list: two champions, three undefeated rivals and a British star

24 February 2026 at 03:06

’s father and trainer, Bill Haney, has named six potential opponents that his son could face in the near future. ‘The Dream’ claimed his WBO welterweight title in November, securing a second-round knockdown before unanimously outpointing and dethroning Brian Norman Jr. In doing so, the 27-year-old became a three-division world champion and cemented himself as […]

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David Benavidez recalls hurting Gilberto Ramirez in sparring ahead of cruiserweight title fight

24 February 2026 at 02:37

is brimming with confidence, having previously shared rounds with his next opponent ahead of an audacious move up to cruiserweight. It was officially confirmed this weekend that the 29-year-old will face Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, the unified champion at 200lbs, at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on May 2. Like Benavidez, Ramirez became a world champion at […]

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WBO under fire for refusing to strip world champion who failed drugs test

24 February 2026 at 02:32

The WBO has come under heavy criticism after a recent decision regarding one of their reigning world champions. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in November 2025, meaning his planned fight with Erislandy Lara – originally scheduled for December 6, 2025 – was cancelled. Meldonium, a banned substance, was found in his system, […]

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Netflix officially announces Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 with date and venue

24 February 2026 at 01:30

The rematch is official. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet again. Mayweather and Pacquiao fought in 2015 following around six years of demand for the match-up. Mayweather won a unanimous decision and would go on to retire undefeated two years later. Pacquiao fought on up until 2021, albeit with a two-year break from 2019, […]

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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch date and location reported

24 February 2026 at 00:20

and look set to do battle once again. It was announced on Friday that Mayweather plans to return to professional boxing later this year, following his exhibition with Mike Tyson, which is reported to take place in the Congo in April. Another exhibition bout that has been recently announced is a clash between Pacquiao and […]

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Gervonta Davis coach confirms comeback plan: “He’s fighting who I want him to”

23 February 2026 at 23:07

A big update has been given on the fighting future of . Davis hasn’t fought since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr back in March 2025, having been involved in some serious legal issues since then. He had been scheduled to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer in November, but those problems outside of the ring led […]

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Shane Mosley chooses between prime Mayweather and Crawford: “He’s better”

23 February 2026 at 22:10

Hall of Famer , who suffered a points defeat to in 2010, has predicted a fantasy showdown between his former foe and Terence Crawford. The two pound-for-pound legends retired with unbeaten records, having become five-division world champions, and are widely considered to be the greatest of their respective eras. Mayweather called time on his glittering […]

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David Benavidez sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance against Mario Barrios

23 February 2026 at 21:12

has given his honest thoughts on ’s unanimous decision victory over , which saw him become the WBC world welterweight champion last Saturday. Entering their showdown as the defending champion, despite coming off back-to-back draws, some felt that Barrios’ engine would prove too relentless for Garcia. The 30-year-old had previously tied with a 46-year-old in […]

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Oscar De La Hoya names the man he wants Ryan Garcia to fight next

23 February 2026 at 19:26

Ryan Garcia finally got his hands on a world title on Saturday night and promoter Oscar De La Hoya is already eyeing up his next opponent, admitting that there is one standout candidate that would make for an ‘exciting’ scrap. Garcia was scheduled for a first world title challenge two years ago, but he lost […]

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Manny Pacquiao sums up Floyd Mayweather’s return to pro boxing after 9 years in retirement

23 February 2026 at 17:34

Floyd Mayweather recently announced that he would return to professional boxing, fuelling speculation that a rematch with Manny Pacquiao may be on the cards. The two sporting icons met in 2015, around six years on from a fight being first discussed. Though the action in the ring underwhelmed, the fight remains the highest grossing pay-per-view […]

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“He’s levels above”: Carl Froch compares Eddie Hearn and Dana White after Conor Benn move

23 February 2026 at 16:02

’s move to Zuffa Boxing has added fuel to the fire of Eddie Hearn and Dana White’s rivalry, and fan-favourite fighter has offered his opinion on the situation, believing that one promoter is ‘levels above’ the other. White’s aggressive entry in the world of boxing is well underway and Friday’s revelation of the signing of […]

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“Horrible, outrageous”: Barry Hearn reacts to Conor Benn leaving Matchroom to join Zuffa

23 February 2026 at 15:11

Barry Hearn has shared his reaction to leaving Matchroom to join Dana White and Zuffa Boxing. The shock news was announced on Friday evening, with Benn leaving Matchroom after 10 years working together, dating back to his professional debut in 2016. While the boxing side of Matchroom is now controlled by Eddie Hearn, his father […]

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Eddie Hearn challenges Conor Benn to fight one of his world champions next

23 February 2026 at 14:22

Eddie Hearn is looking to match Conor Benn with one of his fighters following their sudden promotional split. Benn rocked the boxing world when he announced his signing with Zuffa Boxing this past weekend, leaving Hearn’s Matchroom after a decade of working together. It is a double blow for Hearn, who stuck by Benn through […]

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Matchroom CEO says Conor Benn ‘only cares about himself’ following split

23 February 2026 at 12:33

Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith has taken ’s departure as a “personal” bump in the road, believing that the 29-year-old only cares about himself. It was announced on Friday that Benn has signed a one-fight deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, ending his long-time promotional relationship with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Since making his professional debut […]

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Tim Bradley sees only one winner in Ryan Garcia vs Shakur Stevenson: “I’m here to tell you”

23 February 2026 at 01:54

Former world champion Tim Bradley has weighed in on a fight between Shakur Stevenson and Ryan Garcia after both starred in dominant world title wins. Stevenson moved up to super-lightweight to dethrone Teofimo Lopez, becoming a four-weight world champion in the process. Lopez barely won a round on the scorecards, and the same fate befell […]

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Oscar De La Hoya reacts to Floyd Mayweather’s return to pro boxing: “I might want the rematch”

22 February 2026 at 18:35

has weighed in on revealing shock plans to stage a professional boxing comeback. It was announced this weekend that Mayweather is set to end his retirement and make a return to professional boxing later this year. He will first take part in an exhibition against fellow boxing legend Mike Tyson, which is reported to be […]

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Shakur Stevenson sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance against Mario Barrios

22 February 2026 at 17:29

has shared his verdict on ‘s victory over . Garcia became world champion for the first time in his career when he defeated Barrios by unanimous decision to capture the WBC welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Heading into the bout, many fans saw the match-up as a 50-50 affair, but ‘King […]

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Terence Crawford sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance against Mario Barrios

22 February 2026 at 16:06

Newly-crowned WBC welterweight champion has received plenty of praise following his victory over on Saturday. Garcia dominated the bout from start to finish, dropping Barrios in the opening round on his way to a unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the bout 120-107, 119-108 and 118-109 in his favour. The win saw ‘King Ry’ […]

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Ex-Heavyweight Champ Hasim Rahman delivers KO verdict for Wilder vs Chisora

22 February 2026 at 14:51

Former unified heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman has looked ahead to April’s veteran showdown between and , predicting that the contest will end by knockout. Chisora was advised to retire by fighters and fans when he came up short in a second challenge for the heavyweight throne against Tyson Fury, back in December 2022. However, […]

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“He wipes the floor with him”: Ryan Garcia vs Shakur Stevenson not close says Crawford

22 February 2026 at 13:26

After winning his first world title, Ryan Garcia was quick to call out pound-for-pound star Shakur Stevenson. Garcia dominated proceedings against Mario Barrios to win the WBC belt at 147lbs, delivering on his potential after some years of blowing hot and cold. The performance adds yet more intrigue to welterweight and the surrounding divisions. Speaking […]

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Shakur Stevenson has two demands for fight with new champion Ryan Garcia

22 February 2026 at 10:46

and could be on a collision course after ‘King Ry’ became world champion on Saturday. Garcia dropped Barrios on his way to a dominant unanimous decision victory to secure the WBC welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following the bout, Garcia made it clear that he wants to face Stevenson next, the […]

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Devin Haney reacts to Ryan Garcia becoming world champion with dominant Barrios win

22 February 2026 at 10:37

Ryan Garcia beat Mario Barrios handily in Las Vegas to become WBC Welterweight World champion. Devin Haney – perhaps Garcia’s biggest rival, certainly his most bitter – was watching closely. Barrios had no answers for a dialled in Garcia, who dominated proceedings from start to finish with a knockdown in the first and very little […]

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Ryan Garcia sets his sights on one man after dominating Barrios to become world champion

22 February 2026 at 10:28

already has his next target in mind after a dominant performance against . Garcia finally achieved his lifelong dream of becoming world champion when he defeated Barrios by unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to win the WBC welterweight title. ‘King Ry’ dropped Barrios in the opening round of the bout, and […]

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Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia live scorecard and fight result

22 February 2026 at 08:54

Mario Barrios defends his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this evening. Barrios is making the third defence of his belt, having been upgraded from interim status in May 2024 following his win over Fabian Maidana. He is yet to be victorious since becoming champion though, with those […]

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Unbeaten US world champion says he can ‘expose’ Naoya Inoue: “It’ll make me one of the greats”

22 February 2026 at 02:36

Two-division undisputed champion has been called out by an unbeaten American star, but must first take care of business against Junto Nakatani later this year. The 32-year-old is expected to lock horns with domestic rival Nakatani in May, defending his four major super-bantamweight titles at the Tokyo Dome, Japan. In anticipation of their blockbuster showdown, […]

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Tony Bellew makes his feelings clear on Conor Benn leaving Eddie Hearn to join Dana White

22 February 2026 at 00:22

has shared his reaction to the shock news that has left Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to sign with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing. The boxing public were stunned on Friday evening when it was announced that Benn had joined forces with Zuffa, ending his relationship with Hearn that dates back to his professional debut a […]

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Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2 live scorecard and full undercard results

21 February 2026 at 22:47

Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington renew their rivalry at the Nottingham Arena with retirement looming for the loser. Wood stopped Warrington in the seventh round of their first clash back in 2023, producing a statement TKO after Warrington had built a steady lead on the cards and looked to be on his way to victory. […]

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Roy Jones Jr makes final prediction for Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: “I lean towards him”

21 February 2026 at 19:44

Roy Jones Jr has delivered his final verdict on Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia, envisioning a battle between Garcia’s left hook and Barrios’ relentless pressure. The two American welterweights will square off in the small hours of tomorrow morning, headlining a Ring Magazine show at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Despite being the defending WBC world […]

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Oscar De La Hoya delivers honest verdict on Mayweather vs Mike Tyson

21 February 2026 at 18:55

, who lost a split decision to in 2007, has given an honest assessment of his former foe’s exhibition match with . It was reported earlier this week that, on April 25, the two legends will headline an event in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This follows the news that Mayweather has filed a […]

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Undefeated fighter says his skills are superior to Shakur Stevenson’s: “I’m the best in boxing”

21 February 2026 at 18:47

’s reputation as arguably the sport’s most skilful fighter has been challenged by a former world champion, who insists he’s “the best in boxing”. In a conversation involving all active fighters, many would consider Stevenson, along with Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue, as one of the most complete technicians. This is largely based on his […]

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