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Today — 14 December 2025Boxing News

Gervonta Davis offered chance to fight for world title in new weight class: “He’s looking for him”

14 December 2025 at 16:22

and his trainer-father Bill Haney are basking in the glow of their recent victory over Brian Norman Jr. Haney became a three-division world champion with a resurgent display, outboxing the hard-hitting Norman to hand him the first loss of his career. The points victory suggested Haney had put his previous two outings — against Ryan […]

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Hall of Fame legend says he’d have ended Terence Crawford’s unbeaten run: “He’s lucky we didn’t fight”

14 December 2025 at 16:03

and have operated in four of the same weight divisions and, while their careers never crossed paths, the question now is whether that could yet change. In August 2021, Pacquiao’s defeat to Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title appeared to signal the end of the Filipino icon’s phenomenal career. A few months later, Crawford […]

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Derek Chisora predicts Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury as fight plan announced: “He’s different”

14 December 2025 at 13:55

As Riyadh Season continues to hoover up boxing’s biggest events, it now appears ready to claim the one fight British fans have waited years to see. vs — the heavyweight super-fight that refused to materialise in its prime — is reportedly being lined up for 2026. This weekend Ring magazine revealed that the Battle of […]

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Tyson Fury names Anthony Joshua and 4 other heavyweights on his comeback hit list

14 December 2025 at 12:30

’s return to the ring in 2026 looks nailed on, and there appears to be no shortage of opponents for “The Gypsy King.” British fighters have been central to the heavyweight division’s resurgence and its success in recent years, with Fury very much in the thick of it. But at the start of 2025 he […]

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Yesterday — 13 December 2025Boxing News

Issac Cruz makes his feelings clear on Gervonta Davis rematch after ‘Tank’ said he wants it next

13 December 2025 at 21:32

was the first man to go the full 12-round distance with . The pair met back in December 2021, with Cruz pushing ‘Tank’ all the way throughout the contest, as the judges scored it 115-113, 115-113 and 116-112 in favour of Davis as he retained his WBA lightweight title. Davis went from strength to strength […]

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Terence Crawford responds to Canelo targeting a rematch in September

13 December 2025 at 19:15

has shared his first thoughts on ‘s hopes of securing a rematch next year. Crawford made history back in September when he stepped up two divisions to dethrone Canelo of his undisputed super-middleweight crown at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The American was a big underdog heading into the bout due to the size […]

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Evander Holyfield predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua with fight finally set for 2026

13 December 2025 at 18:13

The vs fight looks to finally be happening next year and the predictions have already began to roll in. After years of speculation, the long-awaited all British heavyweight showdown is now reportedly agreed to take place at some point in late 2026. Fury and Joshua are both former world heavyweight champions, and while they may […]

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Canelo Alvarez targets September return as ‘Plan A’ comeback opponent is announced

13 December 2025 at 17:09

It has now been made perfectly clear when is planning to return to the ring and who he wants to fight. Canelo was last in action in September when he defended his undisputed super-middleweight crown against Terence Crawford at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alvarez was seen as a big favourite heading into the […]

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Muhammad Ali said there was one heavyweight he couldn’t beat even at his peak: “A real champ”

13 December 2025 at 14:33

looked to be unstoppable during his prime years. Ali’s prime is widely considered to be during the mid-to-late 1960s, where he had become undisputed heavyweight champion and compiled an unbeaten record of 29-0 with stoppage victories over the likes of Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson. He was then exiled from the sport due to his […]

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Moses Itauma now first in line to face new heavyweight champion after devastating one punch KO

13 December 2025 at 13:36

could soon find himself challenging for a version of the heavyweight title. Itauma has been tipped for big things in the sport, having put together an unbeaten record of 13-0 with 11 knockouts in his career so far. He was last in action in August when he needed less than two minutes to knock out […]

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Conor Benn predicts Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez: “I’m backing him”

13 December 2025 at 13:27

Back in July, Conor Benn and Shakur Stevenson sat side by side on The Ariel Helwani Show and agreed they would like to fight one another. There was also the usual back-and-forth between two fighters sizing each other up and laying out predictions on what would happen if they did meet. For that to materialise, […]

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua finally confirmed for next year under one condition

13 December 2025 at 03:48

and look to finally be set for their long-awaited battle. The two British rivals have been linked to a fight with one another for close to a decade, ever since they were both reigning world heavyweight champions. While many fans will feel any potential contest is happening much later than it should have, it looked […]

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Larry Holmes says one fellow heavyweight legend was overrated and ‘lucky’: “He never impressed me”

13 December 2025 at 02:55

pulled no punches inside or outside the ropes, and was never too fond of one fellow heavyweight icon. Holmes was a legend in his own right, holding the world heavyweight title from 1978 to 1985, making an incredible 20 successful title defences during that time. During his reign, he defeated the likes of Muhammad Ali […]

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Bob Arum names the most underrated fighter he has promoted after almost 60 years in boxing

13 December 2025 at 00:44

This month, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum celebrated his 94th birthday. The New Yorker has been promoting fights for almost 60 years, and what he doesn’t know about boxing wouldn’t be worth printing. The Harvard-educated former lawyer has worked with some of the sport’s greatest fighters, from Muhammad Ali to Floyd Mayweather, and has promoted […]

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Ryan Garcia ‘leaks’ sparring information ahead of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: “He’s getting KO’d”

12 December 2025 at 21:24

has lifted the lid on ‘s sparring for next week’s fight against . YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul takes on an extremely ambitious challenge next Friday when he faces two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with the event broadcast live on Netflix. Paul was originally pencilled in to face WBA lightweight champion […]

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Julio Cesar Chavez says Floyd Mayweather was ‘given’ two wins and shouldn’t be undefeated

12 December 2025 at 21:13

may have retired with a perfect 50-0 record but not everybody agrees that should have been the case. The American’s professional career spanned over two decades from 1996 to 2017, where he became a five-weight world champion from super-featherweight to light-middleweight. He claimed wins over a number of big names during that time, such as […]

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Tyson Fury completely changes his Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul prediction as fight nears

12 December 2025 at 20:13

has had a change of heart when it comes to vs . Paul and Joshua meet in their controversial eight-round heavyweight battle next Friday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with the event broadcast live on Netflix. It is the first time that Paul has gone up against a legitimate active boxer during his career, […]

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Terence Crawford names the only man who could have beaten him: “He’d cause me issues”

12 December 2025 at 18:20

When all is said and done, will be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of the 21st century — but where does he stand alongside the greats who came before? Crawford’s achievements span five weight classes, multiple world titles and, most impressively, the sport’s highest honour — becoming undisputed champion in three divisions. Moving […]

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Manny Pacquiao delivers ‘one punch’ verdict on Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson fight

12 December 2025 at 17:15

Fans would be forgiven for thinking they had travelled back in time when recent reports suggested and were in talks for a rematch. Even more bizarre is the idea that Mayweather may instead face in an exhibition bout. Pacquiao made his return to professional boxing this year, fighting Mario Barrios to a draw in his […]

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Gervonta Davis makes decision on retirement after being pulled out of Jake Paul fight

12 December 2025 at 16:45

has made it known whether or not he plans to lace up a pair of gloves again. At the start of 2025, Davis was widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, having put together an unbeaten record of 30-0, and becoming a three-weight world champion with wins over fighters such […]

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Fabio Wardley breaks silence on Joseph Parker’s failed test: “We’ve seen how this can go”

12 December 2025 at 15:57

’s thrilling win over in October not only cemented his status as one of the world’s leading heavyweights, it soon earned him a world title. The Ipswich fighter continued his remarkable rise by stopping Parker in the 11th round at London’s O2 Arena. Weeks later Wardley’s career took another leap when vacated the WBO belt, […]

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Tyson Fury finally responds to reports he will face Anthony Joshua next year: “That’s the truth”

12 December 2025 at 14:52

Once again, talk of versus has ramped up in recent months. ‘The Gypsy King’ himself has now weighed in. It is a fight that, while still sought after, should have happened many years ago. Contracts, rematch obligations, defeats and failed public talks along the way prevented it. However, with both men fast approaching the end […]

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Nigel Benn says he couldn’t beat one fighter even at his peak: “I’ll admit it”

12 December 2025 at 14:32

Since 1984 the super-middleweight division has been a rich hunting ground for British fighters. Murray Sutherland set the tone 41 years ago when he lifted the IBF title, but it was the 1990s when the 12-stone landscape truly became synonymous with the UK. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank carried their rivalry up from middleweight, while […]

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Deontay Wilder names the heavyweight he wants to fight before challenging Oleksandr Usyk

12 December 2025 at 12:14

revealed this week that he is now officially in negotiations with unified world heavyweight champion, . ‘The Bronze Bomber’ — once a long-reigning and undefeated WBC Champion — was handed his first defeat by Tyson Fury back in 2020 and has since registered just two wins in five fights over a period with large bursts […]

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Joe Frazier said one man stood alone as the greatest heavyweight ever: “He’d beat Muhammad Ali”

12 December 2025 at 02:32

never needed much encouragement to take a swipe at during their bitter 1970s rivalry. Their trilogy produced three iconic events, culminating in The Thrilla in Manila — a brutal finale that eclipsed the first two encounters due to the extraordinary punishment both men absorbed. Ali won the series 2-1, cementing his status as the standout […]

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Oscar De La Hoya looked past Mayweather and Pacquiao when picking his most skillful opponent

12 December 2025 at 02:08

Oscar De La Hoya’s all-star résumé is packed with hall of famers, world champions and some of the finest to ever step through the ropes. Now the face of Golden Boy Promotions — and of “Clapback Thursday” — De La Hoya was once the sport’s premier attraction. The 1992 Olympic gold medallist combined a killer […]

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3 potential fights for Terence Crawford if he doesn’t take Canelo rematch next

11 December 2025 at 23:36

Who could face next if he doesn’t agree to an immediate rematch with ? ‘Bud’ became a three-division undisputed champion by dethroning Canelo with a unanimous decision victory this past September. As a result, he has cemented his greatness in the sport, especially given the tremendous size disadvantage he was grappled with in his last assignment. […]

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Teofimo Lopez answers whether there is a rematch clause should he lose to Shakur Stevenson

11 December 2025 at 21:49

prides himself not only on his ability but on his willingness to back himself against the odds. The larger-than-life and controversial 28-year-old faces a defining examination of his credentials and legacy when he meets on January 31 at Madison Square Garden. The two-weight champion puts his WBO super-lightweight title at stake, while Stevenson chases glory […]

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Deontay Wilder provides major update on Oleksandr Usyk fight ‘negotiations’

11 December 2025 at 20:53

has revealed the latest development on his proposed fight with . Usyk surprised the boxing world recently when he announced he wants a showdown with Wilder next, despite many believing that the American’s best days are behind him. Wilder was once WBC heavyweight champion from 2015 to 2020, making 10 defences of the belt during […]

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Deontay Wilder takes a controversial stance on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight

11 December 2025 at 17:54

has weighed in with a strong view on the vs. fight. The controversial fight between Joshua and Paul takes place next week, with the two men squaring off at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Friday 19 December. It brings together a two-time former world heavyweight champion in Joshua and a YouTuber-turned-boxer in Paul, […]

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Moses Itauma brands rival a ‘dinosaur’ after being linked to title fight: “Let him retire”

11 December 2025 at 16:03

has labelled a “dinosaur,” but the Bulgarian has no intention of becoming extinct from the heavyweight landscape any time soon. Pulev, 32-3 (14 KOs), prepares for the 36th fight of his career on Friday night in Dubai, where he defends his WBA “Regular” heavyweight title against former unified cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev. It could have […]

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Frank Bruno makes KO prediction for prime George Foreman vs Mike Tyson: “He wouldn’t last long”

11 December 2025 at 15:24

In July 1989, George Foreman appeared on The David Letterman Show to discuss, among other things, the possibility of fighting Mike Tyson. Foreman was a week removed from a points win over Everett Martin, whom he dropped in the eighth round but could not shift before the final bell. The victory moved Foreman to 19-0 […]

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Oleksandr Usyk called out by the last man to beat him: “I can still tear him apart”

11 December 2025 at 15:00

It is looking increasingly likely that  will retire from the professional ranks undefeated, but in the amateur code, protecting an unblemished record is all but impossible. Now in his 13th year as a pro, the Ukrainian has already secured his place in the Hall of Fame and established himself as one of the greatest fighters […]

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Usyk describes Deontay Wilder’s boxing ability in 3 words as he targets heavyweight showdown

11 December 2025 at 14:48

A clash between and could be around the corner, and when asked to describe the American, Usyk revealed his main concerns for the fight using only three words. Usyk has twice overcome each of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois to establish himself as the standout heavyweight of this generation. As well as the […]

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Carl Froch says he couldn’t beat one fighter even at his peak: “I wouldn’t have a chance”

11 December 2025 at 12:48

Carl Froch sits at the table amongst the best at super middleweight, but ‘The Cobra’ recently admitted that there is one divisional rival that he does not believe he would have had a chance of defeating. In a competitive era, Nottingham-born Froch overcame some of the top names in the 168lbs ranks, toppling Jean Pascal […]

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Teddy Atlas says Mike Tyson vs George Foreman would have ended in a KO: “He was all wrong for him”

11 December 2025 at 00:28

Any hopes of Mike Tyson defending his heavyweight title against George Foreman went up in smoke after one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. February 11, 1990, is a date forever etched into heavyweight folklore. Tyson travelled to Japan to face massive underdog James ‘Buster’ Douglas at the Tokyo Dome, and what fans witnessed […]

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Ryan Garcia says one man stands alone as the greatest fighter of all time: “You have to pick him”

10 December 2025 at 22:53

What makes someone a genuine candidate for “greatest boxer of all time”? Is it the quality of opposition? The number of world titles? The range of weight divisions conquered? Or a combination of all that — plus the intangibles they showed in the ring? offered his own thoughts, and his personal pick for the G.O.A.T, […]

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Lamont Roach sees only one winner in Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: “He’ll frustrate him”

10 December 2025 at 22:07

announced himself to the super-lightweight division last weekend and will have one eye on Madison Square Garden on January 31 when meets . Lopez, 22-1 (13 KOs), makes the fourth defence of the WBO super-lightweight title he prised from Josh Taylor in 2023. That masterclass served as a reminder of just how brilliant Lopez can […]

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Jake Paul reportedly brings in trainer who masterminded brutal knockout of Anthony Joshua

10 December 2025 at 19:58

Jake Paul clashes with Anthony Joshua in just over a week’s time in an eight-round contest that few people are giving him a look in. He will, however, doing his absolute best to upset the odds, both inside and outside the ropes. The YouTuber-turned fighter cancelled a planned exhibition bout against lightweight world champion Gervonta […]

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Gervonta Davis reveals injury that’s delaying ring return as he sets his sights on rematch

10 December 2025 at 18:19

It has been a year to forget for , but the 31-year-old is already plotting his return to the ring. “Tank” Davis remains one of boxing’s biggest attractions, a fighter who draws huge crowds thanks to his explosive talent and his often controversial life outside the ropes. In 2025, Davis, 30-0-1 (28 KOs), has fought […]

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Roberto Duran says one fighter hit him harder than Hagler, Hearns and Leonard

10 December 2025 at 17:56

was one of the famous ‘four kings’ and has shared the ring with some of boxing’s most adored legends. Although, when asked to name the fighter who punched him the hardest during his arduous 119-fight career, Duran offered up a lesser known name. Duran dethroned Scottish icon Ken Buchanan with a statement performance at the […]

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Otto Wallin delivers honest verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight after losing to both

10 December 2025 at 16:31

Will 2026 be the year we finally see fight ? Promoters Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and Riyadh Season dealmaker Turki Alalshikh have all offered promising soundbites in recent months, despite Fury having announced his retirement at the start of the year. Fury is no stranger to comebacks, however, and is rumoured to be preparing for […]

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Frank Bruno gives honest answer when asked if Moses Itauma could beat prime Mike Tyson

10 December 2025 at 15:35

has been compared to throughout his professional career thus far and two-time Tyson opponent, Frank Bruno, has now had his say on whether Itauma would have a chance against ‘Iron Mike’. After an impressive amateur career, Itauma laid down his intentions by declaring plans to beat Tyson’s record and become the youngest ever heavyweight world […]

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Joseph Parker sends warning to Oleksandr Usyk on facing Deontay Wilder next

10 December 2025 at 15:05

After missing out on his shot at an undisputed fight, has sent out a warning to after the Ukrainian made it clear he wants to face next. Usyk and Parker seemed poised to collide just weeks ago, as the New Zealander held the WBO Interim heavyweight title and was thus the mandatory challenger for the […]

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Oleksandr Usyk accused of ‘ducking’ fight he previously agreed to

10 December 2025 at 11:45

Heavyweight king has been painted with a rather unfavourable brush, accused of swerving his leading challenger after vacating his WBO world title. The Ukrainian elected to relinquish his strap earlier this month, not long after being ordered to face mandatory contender Fabio Wardley. Prior to that, Wardley had claimed his WBO interim title with an […]

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Two-weight world champion wants to move up and face Terence Crawford after his next fight

10 December 2025 at 03:21

has been called out by a fighter who, much like he did against Canelo Alvarez, is determined to climb up several weight divisions and face him. Having already cemented his legacy, the 38-year-old has seemingly reached a point in his career where the most lucrative opportunities are few and far between. He did, of course, […]

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George Foreman said sparring with one heavyweight was ‘the most dangerous thing he ever did’

10 December 2025 at 01:29

’s strength, size, power and sheer ability to intimidate with a stare created a combination few opponents could withstand. This, after all, is the man who sent “Smokin’” Joe Frazier crashing to the canvas repeatedly during the “Sunshine Showdown” in Jamaica more than 50 years ago — a brutal bludgeoning that crowned Foreman the heavyweight […]

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Shawn Porter predicts Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch: “I’m probably the only one who said it”

10 December 2025 at 00:50

The heated rivalry between and showed no signs of cooling after recent events in Riyadh. Haney became a three-weight world champion by outclassing Brian Norman Jr to win the WBO welterweight title. It didn’t take long for Haney and his father to trade fresh verbal blows with Garcia, adding more fuel to a fire that […]

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Jake Paul reveals how much Anthony Joshua will outweigh him on fight night

9 December 2025 at 22:10

The controversial showdown between and is just over a week away. Paul and Joshua will meet in an eight-round heavyweight battle at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday 19 December, with the event broadcast live on Netflix. It came as a shock to the boxing world when the fight was announced around a month […]

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Ryan Garcia shares strong opinion on Terence Crawford after he was stripped of WBC title

9 December 2025 at 21:45

has offered his view on ‘s recent drama with the WBC super-middleweight title. ‘Bud’ became undisputed champion at 168lbs in September when he successfully stepped up two weight divisions to defeat Canelo Alvarez, earning the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles in the process. Due to the difficulty manoeuvring each governing body, it is a […]

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New world title fight added to Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua card just 10 days out

9 December 2025 at 19:50

The vs. card has been bolstered with a world title fight. Paul and Joshua meet in their surprise eight-round heavyweight match-up at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Friday 19 December, with the event being broadcast live on Netflix. While most of the attention may lie with the main event, the rest of the […]

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Bob Arum has promoted over 600 world title fights but says one champion stands out as the best

9 December 2025 at 19:15

This week, Bob Arum celebrated his 94th birthday. 2026 marks his 60th year in the sport of boxing since promoting Muhammad Ali’s heavyweight title defence against George Chuvalo in the sixties. The veteran promoter has worked with fighters great and small, playing a significant part in the campaigns of the likes of Marvin Hagler, George […]

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Terence Crawford says Mayweather was the best of his era but one man ‘has to be’ the greatest ever

9 December 2025 at 17:55

has shared his thoughts on where stands in the debate over the greatest of all time. Crawford has put himself into that conversation in recent times, with a victory over Canelo Alvarez in September seeing ‘Bud’ become undisputed super-middleweight champion, having moved up two weight divisions in the process. Prior to that, Crawford had also […]

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Lennox Lewis admits there is one heavyweight who stands above him as the best ever

9 December 2025 at 16:37

When discussing the greatest heavyweights of all time, is someone who is often mentioned by boxing fans. After claiming a gold medal at the 1998 Olympics in Seoul, Lewis joined the paid ranks and had claimed world honours in just over 20 professional fights. While he may have had to deal with some setbacks, suffering […]

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Oleksandr Usyk rules out facing one top contender as he targets Deontay Wilder fight

9 December 2025 at 15:55

is currently plotting his next move in the heavyweight division. The Ukrainian southpaw became undisputed in the weight class for a second time earlier this year when he stopped Daniel Dubois inside five rounds at Wembley Stadium. Usyk now boasts two victories over Dubois, after also doing the double against both Anthony Joshua and Tyson […]

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Mike Tyson names the best Mexican fighter of all time: “He’s above everybody else”

9 December 2025 at 14:34

has revealed who he deems to be the greatest Mexican boxer to ever lace up a pair of gloves. When it comes to identifying Mexico’s greatest ever fighter, the choices are as rich as the country’s boxing heritage. Such has been Mexico’s success across generations that only the United States has produced more world champions. […]

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Carl Froch delivers honest verdict on Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia: “He’s world level”

9 December 2025 at 12:52

is now mandatory challenger for the WBC Welterweight World title — a belt that is set to challenge for in the new year. Benn recently beat Chris Eubank Jr convincingly in their rematch to avenge a loss in the first fight and put a point on the board for his family in the decades-long rivalry. […]

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Shawn Porter compares sharing the ring with Usyk and Terence Crawford: “He could do everything”

9 December 2025 at 12:12

Former two-time world champion , who fought and in 2021 and 2006, respectively, has revealed which pound-for-pound phenom had the superior skill set. Most will be familiar with the pressure fighter’s 10th-round stoppage defeat to Crawford, where a previously two-way welterweight spectacle ultimately ended in decisive fashion. Porter, as usual, gave a strong account of […]

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Emanuel Steward placed Muhammad Ali at number 2 when ranking his top 10 best fighters of all time

9 December 2025 at 01:45

When Emanuel Steward spoke, the boxing world tended to listen. He passed away on October 25, 2012, aged 68, but left behind a legacy that will continue to be revered for generations. Famed for his work at Detroit’s world-renowned Kronk Gym, Steward guided countless fighters to world titles –– including Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and […]

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Manny Pacquiao says one man stands alone as his favourite ever fighter

8 December 2025 at 21:00

Eight-division conqueror has a special place in the hearts of many fighters and fans, but when it came to the favourite boxer of the Filipino icon, Pacquiao made his thoughts clear. Pacquiao is the only fighter in history to have claimed world honours in eight different weight-classes; a feat that seems insurmountable and one that […]

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Tim Bradley weighs in on Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson world title fight

8 December 2025 at 19:55

has compared vs , a battle of athleticism and technical prowess, to an iconic matchup between two pound-for-pound legends. It was confirmed this week that Lopez will defend his WBO world super-lightweight title against Stevenson, the WBC king at 135lbs, on January 31. The pair are set to meet at a venue in New York, […]

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Usyk gives honest answer when asked if Jake Paul has any chance of beating Anthony Joshua

8 December 2025 at 18:06

Next week, goes toe-to-toe with in an ambitious attempt to announce himself as a threat to the heavyweight throne. Now, reigning unified champion of the division, , has revealed his thoughts ahead of the event. Paul has fought at heavyweight only once, outpointing a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, who had undergone almost two decades of professional […]

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Teddy Atlas delivers honest verdict on Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr draw: “I hated seeing it”

8 December 2025 at 17:40

Esteemed boxing trainer, commentator and analyst, , has shared his thoughts on Saturday night’s action, where Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr fought to a draw in San Antonio, as ‘Pitbull’ retained his WBC Interim super-lightweight title. Roach has had an intriguing 2025, as the former WBA super-featherweight world champion moved up to lightweight and […]

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Mike Tyson announces date and location for Floyd Mayweather fight: “It will break all records”

8 December 2025 at 15:49

has provided a major update on his proposed fight with . It was announced in September that the two boxing legends were set to meet in an exhibition, but any details regarding the bout have been limited since then. ‘Iron Mike’ last competed in November 2024 when he took part in a controversial clash with […]

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Gervonta Davis disagrees with Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr draw: “He lost”

8 December 2025 at 15:17

On Saturday night, Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr battled to a draw in San Antonio. has reacted to the result after facing both men in the past. Davis overcame Cruz back in 2021. ‘Pitbull’ became just the second fighter to go the distance with the Baltimore-born bruiser in what was Davis’ 26th professional outing, […]

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Anthony Joshua clears up any ‘concerns’ that Jake Paul fight is scripted or fixed

8 December 2025 at 15:13

Next Friday, takes on in a controversial heavyweight clash in Miami. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been written off by the masses throughout his professional boxing career, with fans — and even some high profile names in the sport — suggesting that his fights are fixed, scripted or have conditions for opponents to not give 100%. […]

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Jai Opetaia’s opponent Huseyin Cinkara remains in hospital after brutal one punch knockout

8 December 2025 at 13:48

Jai Opetaia ended his latest title defence in brutal fashion, sending Huseyin Cinkara crumpling into the ropes and onto the canvas with one left hand. It was a below par performance from the champion, who was caught and wobbled early in the fight by the 40-year-old challenger. However, even when not performing at his best […]

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Prince Naseem Hamed says fighter still competing today ‘changed boxing forever’: “It’s the truth”

8 December 2025 at 13:45

When Prince fought for the final time in May 2002, another boxing phenomenon was only a month away from appearing on the – undercard. Hamed –– whose life and career are the focus of the upcoming biopic Giant, due for release next month –– tore up the British boxing playbook throughout the 1990s with his […]

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Gervonta Davis announces who he wants next in comeback fight

8 December 2025 at 12:38

watched on as two former opponents fought this weekend, and it got him thinking about his own ring return. Following a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr earlier this year, the 31-year-old southpaw was set for a money-spinning exhibition bout with Jake Paul before domestic violence allegations against him saw the fight pulled. Roach returned […]

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3 potential opponents for Canelo’s comeback fight

8 December 2025 at 02:22

Will fight again – and if so, against whom? We won’t get a clearer picture until next year, once the Mexican star has had time to process the third loss of his career. Terence Crawford followed Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol in outclassing Canelo – and, like those before him, was never in any real […]

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Ryan Garcia doesn’t agree with Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach draw: “I felt he won”

8 December 2025 at 01:09

Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr fought to a majority draw in San Antonio, Texas, this weekend. Ryan Garcia has weighed in with how he scored the bout. Roach made his second move up in weight this year to challenge Cruz, who has been at 140lbs since early 2024. The relentless ‘Pitbull’ welcomed ‘The Reaper’ […]

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Errol Spence shares strong opinion on Terence Crawford after he was stripped of WBC title

7 December 2025 at 23:24

Back in 2023, one month out from the biggest fight of his career, Errol Spence Jr wanted to know exactly where sanctioning fees go. Spence faced Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight title and, at the time, held three of the four belts. From their purses, the pair paid an agreed three per cent to […]

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Floyd Mayweather voices his ‘strong feelings’ on upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson fight

7 December 2025 at 23:00

Next month, will challenge for the WBO super-lightweight world title and the Newark-born sensation has now opened up on what has told him ahead of the fight. Stevenson has maintained an undefeated record whilst progressing through the weight-classes, getting his hands on world honours at featherweight, super-featherweight and currently reigning at lightweight as the WBC […]

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