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Today — 9 March 2026Boxing News

Dana White: Mayweather and Pacquiao event ‘in for a big surprise’

9 March 2026 at 13:45

Dana White has a unique insight into the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch announced for September this year. The two boxing icons face off 11 years on from their first encounter, which Mayweather won via unanimous decision, both now within touching distance of 50. Though many fans doubt the level of the action warrants […]

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Josh Taylor predicts ex rival Regis Prograis vs Conor Benn: “He’ll have problems”

9 March 2026 at 13:21

Conor Benn is set to make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Regis Prograis next month and now Josh Taylor, who famously defeated the latter, has weighed in on the contest. Taylor trumped Prograis by majority decision when the then-undefeated duo collided in a super-lightweight world title unification at the O2 Arena back in 2019, on […]

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Fabio Wardley sums up Oleksandr Usyk choosing Verhoeven over undisputed fight

9 March 2026 at 12:36

Fabio Wardley had hoped to face Oleksandr Usyk in 2026, but Ukraine’s unified heavyweight ruler has instead proceeded with a left-field fight with Dutch kickboxer, Rico Verhoeven. After knocking out Joseph Parker to get his hands on the WBO Interim heavyweight title, Wardley called for a showdown with Usyk, hoping to secure a shot at […]

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The fighter Mayweather calls his successor set to fight on Pacquiao rematch undercard

9 March 2026 at 02:27

Following the announcement of the rematch between and , fans are anticipating a blockbuster undercard to support a high-profile main-event. Now, the man who Mayweather himself tipped as his successor has let slip that he expects to appear on the bill. Mayweather and Pacquiao collided back in 2015, where Mayweather scored a legendary unanimous decision […]

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Yesterday — 8 March 2026Boxing News

Shakur Stevenson sees only one winner in Canelo vs David Benavidez: “I’m a fan”

8 March 2026 at 23:13

has offered a balanced assessment of why a showdown between and is yet to materialise. The two multi-weight world champions appeared to be on a collision course at 168lbs, with Canelo reigning supreme as the undisputed king. Benavidez, meanwhile, had held the WBC ‘interim’ title after becoming a two-time world super-middleweight champion, awaiting his mandatory […]

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World champion says Shakur Stevenson is scared to face him next: “Just admit it”

8 March 2026 at 18:45

has effectively been accused of ducking a current world champion, who claims the American is too “scared” to face him. There is scant evidence to suggest that Stevenson is partial to swerving elite opposition, especially after he moved up in weight to dethrone Teofimo Lopez in January. But still, the 28-year-old has nonetheless been called […]

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Oscar De La Hoya sums up Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch after facing both

8 March 2026 at 15:56

believes that, despite its late arrival, there is still an element of intrigue attached to vs 2. More than a decade removed from their first fight, the pair will enter a second professional encounter at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19. This time putting his 50-0 record on the line, Mayweather has not fought […]

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Shane Mosley names who was better between Mayweather and Pacquiao as rematch confirmed

8 March 2026 at 14:56

lost to both and in their primes, but had a clear answer in mind out of the two of them as the best he ever faced. ‘Sugar’ locked horns with the two pound-for-pound legends in 2010 and 2011, respectively, losing both fights by a wide unanimous decision. His encounter with Mayweather is perhaps best remembered […]

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Kell Brook eyes comeback fights with two British rivals: “I stop both of them”

8 March 2026 at 13:41

Former world welterweight champion Kell Brook is open to exploring two domestic dustups, believing that both of them end inside the distance. The 39-year-old has not fought since 2022, back when he settled a bitter rivalry with Amir Khan by stopping his fellow veteran in round six. Prior to that, Brook had suffered a fourth-round […]

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Tom Aspinall’s verdict on Usyk vs Verhoeven after years of sparring: “It could be over”

8 March 2026 at 13:24

Oleksandr Usyk’s return to the ring comes against kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven. UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, has weighed in after training with the Dutch fighter for a decade. Following years of elite wins on the road – becoming undisputed cruiserweight champion and repeating the feat at heavyweight twice – Usyk is taking a spectacle […]

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Tyson Fury warned he’ll face ‘a lot of problems’ in comeback against Makhmudov

8 March 2026 at 12:34

has been told by a fellow heavyweight contender that he could encounter a tougher-than-expected night’s work against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The pair will square off at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, with Fury entering his first outing since suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Their first encounter saw Fury get off to […]

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Canelo Alvarez addresses his retirement plan

8 March 2026 at 03:46

has outlined how much longer he could remain in the sport, before hanging up his gloves and calling time on a decorated career. The 35-year-old is already destined for a place in the Hall of Fame, having become a four-division world champion, but remains eager to compete at the highest level. Since making his professional […]

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Shakur Stevenson sets his sights on one world champion: “I want that belt”

8 March 2026 at 02:46

has set his sights on adding another world title to his ledger. Stevenson most recently defeated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO super-lightweight title, but it appears the 28-year-old believes there is unfinished business at 135lbs. Stevenson had moved up from lightweight to face Lopez in January, producing a truly dominant performance to become a […]

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Ryan Garcia ‘makes it clear’ who he now wants to fight next

7 March 2026 at 20:56

has named one opponent he would be eager to face next, despite that particular fighter being in negotiations for a different opportunity. The 27-year-old comes off a dominant victory over Mario Barrios, who he floored in the opening round before claiming a unanimous verdict down the stretch. In doing so, Garcia dethroned his man to […]

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Fighter who sparred both David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez makes prediction

7 March 2026 at 19:24

In two months’ time, and collide in one of the most hotly-anticipated bouts of the 2026 calendar, and a fighter who has regularly sparred both has offered his opinion on the contest. Benavidez became the youngest super-middleweight world champion of all time when he defeated Ronald Gavril in 2017, but ‘The Mexican Monster’ has since […]

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Tim Bradley makes knockout prediction for Devin Haney vs Rolando Romero: “I see it”

7 March 2026 at 17:28

After months of uncertainty, it seems as though will collide with . As speculation builds, two-division champion has offered his prediction for the fight, where he believes a stoppage may occur. Having become the undisputed lightweight world champion with a victory over George Kambosos Jr, Haney defended the 135lb throne in a rematch with the […]

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World champion says Canelo Alvarez was offered $150m to fight him

7 March 2026 at 15:23

allegedly turned down $150m when offered to face an unbeaten world champion, who has since become one of the sport’s flagship fighters. The 35-year-old is no stranger to monstrous paydays, having earned a reported nine-figure sum for his last outing, against Terence Crawford, who emerged with a unanimous decision victory in September. Regardless of the […]

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Former world champion says Floyd Mayweather was lucky they didn’t fight: “His record might be different”

7 March 2026 at 14:47

retired with a record of 50-0 and lived a lavish life outside of the ring, but there is one former world champion who believes that he could have had an impact on both of those things, if he was presented with the opportunity to fight ‘TBE’. Mayweather claimed world titles at super-featherweight, super-welterweight, and every […]

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Chris Eubank Sr says there is no debate on the greatest fighter the UK has produced

7 March 2026 at 14:12

Chris Eubank Sr is never shy to toot his own horn, as evidenced by his ‘Simply the Best’ moniker, but even he would concede that another man should be regarded as the greatest British fighter of all time. Without diving too deep into the history books, the general feeling is that Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe […]

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Jai Opetaia vs Glanton fight ‘unsanctioned’ days before the first bell

7 March 2026 at 13:32

The IBF has announced that Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton will be considered an unsanctioned contest – meaning approval for the world title to be on the line has been formally withdrawn. Opetaia was a marquee signing for Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, but caused some confusion amongst fans when, in his signing announcement, said he […]

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Heavyweight who sparred Wardley and Dubois gives fight verdict: “He has unbelievable power”

7 March 2026 at 12:34

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois collide in Manchester in two months’ time in what a sparring partner of both men calls a ‘barnstormer.’ Champion Wardley takes on challenger Dubois in one of the year’s standout heavyweight bouts, with extreme power in each corner and questions for both men to answer. Wardley was elevated from interim […]

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Floyd Mayweather’s verdict on Manny Pacquiao’s power resurfaces ahead of rematch

7 March 2026 at 02:29

A clip of Floyd Mayweather assessing Manny Pacquiao’s power has added some contextual significance ahead of their professional rematch on September 19. The pair will square off in a second encounter at The Sphere, Las Vegas, with Mayweather gearing up for his first sanctioned bout since 2017. Despite the ‘professional’ tag attached to his crossover […]

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Juan Manuel Marquez names Mexico’s greatest ever fighter: “Unquestionably”

6 March 2026 at 23:04

found it nigh impossible to tackle a top 10 list of Mexican fighters, yet naming the greatest champion his country has ever produced seemed a far more straightforward task. The Hall of Famer is widely regarded as an all-time top 10 Mexican warrior himself, having claimed world title glory across four weight divisions. Perhaps most […]

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Paulie Malignaggi picks a winner in Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2

6 March 2026 at 19:53

Former world champion has predicted the rematch between and , basing his opinion largely on Pacquiao’s latest performance. The two pound-for-pound legends will square off in a professional rematch at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19, over a decade removed from their first encounter. Back then, Mayweather came away with the WBC, WBO and […]

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Jaron Ennis in running for immediate world title shot after Vergil Ortiz fight collapse

6 March 2026 at 19:40

After anticipation, expectation and then litigation, hope of seeing fight anytime soon has seemingly ended, but despite that disappointment, ‘Boots’ may well end up challenging for world honours in a replacement fight. Ennis and Ortiz have been linked to a showdown for years now, but in recent months it seemed as though the super-welterweight rivals […]

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Terence Crawford weighs in on Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez rivalry

6 March 2026 at 17:45

has offered his take on why a mega fight between and continues to float in the ether. During his time as WBC ‘interim’ champion, Benavidez had persistently called for a shot at Alvarez, who reigned supreme as undisputed super-middleweight champion between 2021 and 2024. The Mexican then reclaimed his undisputed crown last year, outpointing William […]

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Manny Pacquiao asked if he still believes he beat Mayweather as rematch announced

6 March 2026 at 15:55

hopes to avenge his most famous defeat when he meets with for a second time, 11 years on from their initial encounter. Although, when reflecting on their first fight, ‘Pac Man’ spoke with disappointment. Back in 2015, Mayweather held the unified WBC and WBA welterweight world titles, whilst Pacquiao held the WBO crown, with the […]

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Carl Froch updates on potential comeback fight at 48: “It’s a 7 figure offer”

6 March 2026 at 14:21

Carl Froch has revealed he was receptive to an offer on the table for a comeback fight. The Hall of Fame Brit has been retired since 2014, ending his career with a statement stoppage of countryman George Groves at Wembley Stadium. Though content in retirement, Froch has let his fighting spirit almost convince him to […]

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WBA heavyweight champion targets Wardley vs Dubois winner for ‘blockbuster’ fight

6 March 2026 at 14:04

The winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois could be in line for an immediate unification showdown, depending on whether Oleksandr Usyk keeps hold of his WBA title. Wardley will make the first defence of his WBO title on May 9, taking on former IBF champion Dubois at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. The 31-year-old was […]

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IBF urged to strip Usyk and put heavyweight title on the line for upcoming fight

6 March 2026 at 13:55

Oleksandr Usyk may be forced to relinquish another world title, potentially allowing two heavyweight veterans to collide for his IBF strap. The Ukrainian became a three-time, two-division undisputed champion after securing a fifth-round stoppage victory in his rematch with Daniel Dubois last July. Since then, Usyk has vacated his WBO title, enabling Fabio Wardley to […]

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Carl Froch sees a KO in Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis: “This is his toughest fight”

6 March 2026 at 12:47

Carl Froch has given his prediction and thoughts on Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis, which takes place at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11. It was confirmed on February 26 that Benn will feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, just under a week after the Brit announced his signing with […]

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Shawn Porter sees only one winner in Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “Not sure he has the energy now”

6 March 2026 at 02:58

Ahead of and rematching in six months’ time, two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter believes that only one man has what it takes to come out on top. After years of back and forth, Mayweather and Pacquiao finally went toe-to-toe in 2015, as ‘TBE’ delivered a boxing clinic to control proceedings and become the three-belt unified […]

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Former world champion says he’ll make Gervonta Davis fight look easy: “I’ll whoop him”

6 March 2026 at 00:22

remains regarded as one of the most fearsome knockout artists in the sport, but there is one former world champion who is extremely confident of handing ‘Tank’ his first professional defeat, after having success in sparring. Davis last won a fight in June 2024, when he knocked out Frank Martin, controversially drawing with Lamont Roach […]

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Roy Jones Jr names the only fighter in history better than him: “He’s the GOAT”

6 March 2026 at 00:10

is heralded as one of the pound-for-pound greats of the sport, but in his eyes, there is one man above him in the rankings when it comes to debating the greatest fighter of all time. Jones reigned at middleweight, super-middleweight, light-heavyweight and even heavyweight during his time in the ring, with his electric fight-style and […]

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Zab Judah delivers verdict on Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “He has an edge”

5 March 2026 at 22:13

and are set to meet again, over a decade on from their fabled first encounter, and two-division world champion and former Mayweather opponent Zab Judah, weighing in on the surprise rematch. Judah was touted to be one of the major threats to Mayweather during the early 2000s, but a loss to Carlos Baldomir scuppered their […]

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David Benavidez names his hardest opponent so far: “He’s a great fighter”

5 March 2026 at 19:18

Fan-favourite light-heavyweight ruler is set for a tough challenge against in two months’ time. Ahead of that bout, ‘The Mexican Monster’ has named the opponent who has given him his hardest fight to date. Benavidez was crowned as the youngest super-middleweight world champion in history when he defeated Ronald Gavril by split-decision back in 2017, […]

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