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Today — 20 June 2026Sport

Shakur Stevenson predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia at cruiserweight: “He’s a beast”

20 June 2026 at 16:20

has offered his prediction for a potential clash between and , describing one man as a “beast”. Benavidez moved up to 200lbs last month, becoming a three-division world champion by dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with an emphatic sixth-round stoppage. But despite holding the WBO and WBA titles, ‘The Mexican Monster’ has since been named as the […]

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Charlie Senior on dancing, boxing and sparring Sam Noakes

20 June 2026 at 16:11

No matter their pedigree, an accomplished amateur will always find that sparring a hardened professional is no walk in the park. They might land a few flicky jabs and sharp counters but, eventually, there comes a point where the pro just simply drags them into the trenches. It is then a case of displaying enough […]

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David Benavidez names the greatest Mexican fighter of all time

20 June 2026 at 16:09

has revealed who he sees as Mexico’s greatest-ever fighter, believing the Hall of Famer was in a class of his own when it came to his technical ability. In a conversation surrounding all-time Mexican greats, Julio Cesar Chavez is often the first name that springs to mind. This is because he remained undefeated, and became […]

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Manny Pacquiao says he ‘still feels’ the punches from one opponent: “The hardest hitter I faced”

20 June 2026 at 13:01

has reflected on the serious punching ability of one of his past rivals. Pacquiao has taken on all comers throughout his lengthy professional career, which began back in 1995 as a 16-year-old and still continues to this present day. His first outing came in the light flyweight division, but the Filipino icon would compete as […]

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Roy Jones Jr delivers honest verdict on Anthony Joshua vs Rico Verhoeven: “These guys can punch”

20 June 2026 at 12:21

has assessed Rico Verhoeven’s chances of winning a major title, picturing a scenario where he ends up facing for some version of the heavyweight championship. The former long-reigning kickboxing champion was supposed to collide with ‘AJ’ earlier this year, only to instead secure a world title opportunity against . This was only his second professional […]

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Terence Crawford responds after Errol Spence says training for undisputed fight was ‘a mess’

20 June 2026 at 11:48

This week, a clip of Errol Spence Jr discussing preparations for his 2023 undisputed welterweight clash with Terence Crawford was widely shared on social media. Crawford dropped and stopped Spence in July 2023, adding the WBA, WBC and IBF belts to his long-held WBO at 147 lbs. It was a dominant win following a build-up […]

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Taylor Bevan on new training team and first 10-round test: “It’s come at the perfect time”

20 June 2026 at 03:23

Taylor Bevan’s link-up with Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis has seemingly come at the perfect time, ahead of his first 10-rounder against Ryszard Lewicki. The 25-year-old has made steady progress in the professional code but, now, it seems as though he is approaching his toughest assignment thus far. Not only is he facing a credible […]

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Brad Pauls anticipates Denzel Bentley rematch after Goldsmith clash

20 June 2026 at 01:55

There is no shortage of respect between and , yet they both know a middleweight rematch is becoming increasingly more likely. The pair squared off for Pauls’ British title, and the vacant European strap, in December 2024, when the challenger triumphed by unanimous decision in a competitive contest. Since then, both have claimed significant stoppages, […]

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Tim Bradley makes KO prediction for Naoya Inoue vs ‘Bam’ Rodriguez after latest win: “Six rounds”

20 June 2026 at 01:10

is coming off a knockout win against Antonio Vargas, capturing the WBA bantamweight title and moving closer to facing in the process. Following Inoue’s win over Junto Nakatani last month, he has been linked with a pound-for-pound showdown against Rodriguez, who vacated his unified super-flyweight crown ahead of the Vargas bout. Rodriguez required only six […]

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Gervonta Davis says only one fighter in history is on the same level as Mayweather and Ali: “They’re the GOATs”

19 June 2026 at 22:26

believes one other fighter is worthy of being deemed one of the greatest of all time in boxing alongside and . Davis was a protégé of Mayweather’s for many years, with the Michigan fighter retiring back in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, earning world honours in five divisions from super featherweight to light middleweight […]

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Yesterday — 19 June 2026Sport

Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson dealt major blow as WBO makes it clear who Haney must fight next

19 June 2026 at 22:12

The chances of seeing take on have been dealt a major blow. Haney and Stevenson have been linked to a fight with one another in recent weeks, as each man looks to plan their respective next moves following arguable career-best wins last time out. Back in November, Haney successfully stepped up to 147lbs and defeated […]

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David Benavidez targeted for ‘absolute fire fight’ by former world champion

19 June 2026 at 17:58

Having previously been the super-middleweight bogeyman, David Benavidez has found himself a wanted man since announcing himself at cruiserweight. After holding belts at 168 and 175lbs, Benavidez made an ambitious leap up to the cruiserweight division last month, where he delivered one of the performances of the year and dispatched of unified WBA and WBO […]

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Shakur Stevenson names the fighter who can beat Naoya Inoue: “He’s the truth”

19 June 2026 at 15:47

has named the most likely fighter to defeat , who remains unbeaten after having become a two-division undisputed champion. ‘The Monster’ unified all four major belts at 118lbs before moving up to super-bantamweight, where he has made seven straight defences of his undisputed crown. His most recent outing, against three-weight world champion Junto Nakatani, resulted […]

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Frank Warren shares when Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch will take place

19 June 2026 at 15:00

Frank Warren expects to stage the rematch between and later this year, just so long as both men are ready and raring to go. Their first encounter took place in Manchester last month, resulting in an 11th-round finish as Dubois dethroned his rival and became a two-time heavyweight champion. Prior to that, many doubted whether […]

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Roy Jones Jr puts his fighter forward for summer world title shot: “He will be ready”

19 June 2026 at 14:30

WBA welterweight ‘Super’ champion seems poised for an August return and has offered up a fighter he trains for the opposite corner. Jack Catterall put in a dominant display against Shakhram Giyasov to win the WBA Regular belt, hoping to tee up a well-earned fight with ‘Rolly’. The American, however, is planning an August voluntary […]

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Tyson Fury makes u-turn on facing the man he said he’d never fight: “I’ll take it to Wembley”

19 June 2026 at 13:25

has revealed his contingency plan for if the showdown falls through, outlining his desire to become a three-time world heavyweight champion. The two Brits are set to collide after their respective next outings, yet no specific date or location has been announced for their long-awaited clash. What has been confirmed, however, is that Joshua will […]

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John Fury delivers surprising verdict on Tyson Fury’s chances of beating Anthony Joshua

19 June 2026 at 11:50

Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, has offered an intriguing verdict on his son’s long-awaited Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua. Following Fury’s return against Arslanbek Makhmudov, it soon became clear that Fury-Joshua was the goal for 2026, with Joshua’s own ‘warm-up’ fight against Kristian Prenga being one of the few remaining obstacles to the blockbuster […]

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Lyndon Arthur on ‘going viral’: “Apparently nobody knew I was funny”

19 June 2026 at 02:54

Away from his fighting career, Lyndon Arthur has built a sizable presence on social media, creating funny and relatable videos that consistently get thousands of views. In the boxing world, ‘King Arthur’ is hardly known for his engaging personality. In fact, he has often been accused of looking “moody” – especially during fight week, when […]

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Roy Jones ranks one world champion above all other opponents he faced: “He could KO you at any time”

19 June 2026 at 02:10

has revealed which of his past opponents he deems to be the greatest of the lot. Jones competed 76 times throughout his illustrious professional career, which began back in 1989 and went all the way up until 2023. His peak is considered to have been throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, with Jones becoming a […]

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Frank Warren reacts after Tyson Fury teases ‘big announcement’ with Dana White

18 June 2026 at 20:27

Frank Warren has shared his reaction after revealed that a ‘big announcement’ with Dana White was imminent. Warren has spent several years as the promoter of Fury, helping to guide him back towards the world heavyweight title during an epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder, before title defences in UK stadium fights against Dillian Whyte and […]

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Former world champion says pulling out of fight against Manny Pacquiao was a ‘blessing’

18 June 2026 at 18:00

has competed in 73 professional bouts to date, but there is one man who is thankful that his scheduled showdown with the Filipino icon did not take place, labelling his withdrawal as a ‘blessing in disguise’. A true pound-for-pound legend of the sport, many fighters dream of sharing the ring with one of boxing’s most […]

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David Benavidez seeks to be the first man to KO fellow champion as ‘legacy’ fight being finalised

18 June 2026 at 17:26

When David Benavidez announced a move up to the cruiserweight division, he had said he would return to light-heavyweight and defend his WBC title soon after, but a stellar performance has made it clear he can stick at 200lbs. Having held titles at both super-middleweight and light-heavyweight, Benavidez sought to join Badou Jack as the […]

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Errol Spence rates Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Pacquiao in rematch at 49 years old

18 June 2026 at 16:24

In a matter of months, is expected to make his professional comeback and rematch old rival, . Now, former unified welterweight ruler and Mayweather sparring partner, , has offered his thoughts on the fight. After months of back-and-forth, an agreement appears to be on the horizon for Mayweather and Pacquiao to collide for a second […]

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Two former world champions added to Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu ‘USA vs Australia’ card

18 June 2026 at 15:57

Next month, heads Down Under as he ends three years of inactivity and debuts as a super-welterweight against Australian fan-favourite, Tim Tszyu. Today a ‘USA vs. Australia’ theme has been confirmed for the undercard, as well as a venue for the event. Whilst Spence-Tszyu was announced a while back, little was known about the fight […]

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Tyson Fury’s manager clears up promotional situation after Dana White links: “In all honesty”

18 June 2026 at 15:29

At this past weekend’s ‘UFC Freedom 250’ event, Tyson Fury appeared as Dana White’s special guest and teased a big announcement. Now, his manager, Spencer Brown, has provided an update. Though Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have now signed to face off at the end of this year, pending ‘warm-up’ fights, talk of who will […]

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Moses Itauma’s next opponent set as heavyweight faces toughest test of career on August 29

18 June 2026 at 13:51

The details surrounding ‘s highly-anticipated return to the ring have finally been revealed. While Oleksandr Usyk may be the current king of the heavyweights, Itauma is viewed as the future of the division, having won all 14 of his professional fights to date, 12 of them coming by knockout. After gaining prominence with stoppage wins […]

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Tyson Fury delivers honest verdict on Moses Itauma’s boxing ability and potential

18 June 2026 at 12:16

Tyson has sent a word of advice to Moses Itauma as the young Brit continues his rise in the heavyweight division. Itauma has answered every question asked of him so far, beating Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin most recently to cement his status as one of the most promising rising stars in the sport. Speaking […]

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Tyson Fury reveals former champion was offered next fight but ‘priced himself out’: “He’s a bum”

18 June 2026 at 10:48

is set to return to action in August as he prepares for a clash with Anthony Joshua, but has ruled out one possible opponent after negotiations collapsed. Fury ended his retirement back in April when he outboxed Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before calling on a long-awaited showdown with ‘AJ’ during the aftermath. […]

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Terence Crawford says there is a specific reason he didn’t knock Canelo out

18 June 2026 at 02:43

dethroned in September 2025 via unanimous decision. Canelo has now lost three times in his career, coming up short against only elite fighters; Floyd Mayweather, Dmitry Bivol and Crawford. The four-division world champion from Mexico has never been stopped or even knocked down during his 68-fight career. Against Crawford, Canelo suffered his first super-middleweight defeat, […]

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Lewis Edmondson eyes Joshua Buatsi after Lyndon Arthur clash

18 June 2026 at 02:32

While refusing to overlook Lyndon Arthur, Lewis Edmondson is nonetheless eager to collide with Joshua Buatsi later this year, believing he can cause the Londoner “big trouble”. First on the agenda, though, is his light-heavyweight clash with Arthur, which takes place at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, on June 20. Edmondson was supposed to face domestic […]

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Shane Mosley predicts Devin Haney vs Keyshawn Davis world title fight: “He’s got that power”

18 June 2026 at 02:20

and continue to be linked to a welterweight showdown, and three-division world champion Shane Mosley has now offered his prediction for the proposed bout. Haney became the WBO welterweight world champion when he dethroned Brian Norman Jr back in November, whilst Davis called for a shot at Haney’s belt following a super-lightweight victory over Jamaine […]

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Rico Verhoeven releases statement as Usyk appeal verdict is confirmed

17 June 2026 at 21:41

Rico Verhoeven has shared his reaction after the decision of his appeal over his controversial loss to was revealed. Kickboxing legend Verhoeven challenged Usyk for his heavyweight crown at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt last month, in a bout that most people expected to be a big mismatch. It certainly didn’t transpire that way […]

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