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Yesterday — 22 March 2026Boxing News

Zab Judah says one move may cost Shakur Stevenson his undefeated record: “Nobody can dispute that”

22 March 2026 at 23:14

has offered a few words of advice for , warning him against making the same mistake that saw him lose to the likes of and . The unbeaten southpaw became a four-division world champion in January, outpointing Teofimo Lopez with a terrifically dominant performance to claim his WBO super-lightweight title. Prior to producing that career-defining […]

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Evander Holyfield sees only one winner in Mike Tyson vs Mayweather: “He won’t get the better of him”

22 March 2026 at 20:45

has offered his thoughts on the potential exhibition match between and , which has not yet been formally announced. Their non-competitive tussle was originally slated for April 25, before Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao was confirmed for the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19. As he prepares for his first professional outing since 2017, though, […]

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New interim world champion says he ‘definitely’ beats Canelo: “I’m ready”

22 March 2026 at 19:51

is set to secure a world title shot later this year, but may soon be ordered to face an unbeaten contender who believes he has the Mexican’s number. Canelo has not fought since last September, when he lost his undisputed crown via a unanimous decision defeat to Terence Crawford. Since then, however, boxing powerbroker Turki […]

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Ryan Garcia u-turns on Shakur Stevenson fight offer: “There’s no excuse”

22 March 2026 at 19:38

has changed his mind on the terms he had originally proposed for a clash against . The 27-year-old called out Stevenson immediately after his last outing, a unanimous decision victory that saw him dethrone Mario Barrios to become the WBC world welterweight champion. Prior to claiming the title last month, though, Garcia had suffered a […]

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Tyson Fury sums up Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk training partnership

22 March 2026 at 18:04

has given his honest thoughts on training with , while also assessing the likelihood of their long-talked-about domestic dustup. ‘AJ’ joined forces with Team Usyk ahead of his last outing, which resulted in a sixth-round knockout over Jake Paul in December. This was Joshua’s first contest since his fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in […]

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Eddie Hearn’s ‘future heavyweight champion’ scores another 1st round KO

22 March 2026 at 15:02

Eddie Hearn believes he has the future heavyweight king in his Matchroom stable, predicting a future battle between his charge and Moses Itauma. Many believe Itauma, at 21 years old, has the ring IQ, temperament and physical attributes to reign supreme over his division in years to come. But while that might prove to be […]

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Moses Itauma says Wardley vs Dubois is ‘over in 4 rounds’: “He has the ability”

22 March 2026 at 12:34

Heavyweight title hopeful is sure to have a keen eye on ’s first defence of the WBO crown in May against , and the 21-year-old sensation has predicted that the action will not last long. Wardley has won via knockout in all but one of 20 professional triumphs, with his last 19 victories coming inside […]

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Former heavyweight champion set to break Mike Tyson’s 40-year world record

21 March 2026 at 21:18

set many world records throughout his boxing career but one former heavyweight world champion looks poised to break one of them upon his return. When Roy Jones Jr ended a five-year hiatus to box UFC star Anthony Pettis, ‘Captain Hook’ broke Jack Johnson’s record as the former heavyweight world champion with the longest boxing career, […]

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Canelo targeted by unbeaten fighter Terence Crawford says should be champion

21 March 2026 at 18:21

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is due to return to the ring in September after losing to Terence Crawford late last year. The unanimous decision defeat saw Canelo surrender his four super-middleweight world titles. Crawford announced his retirement from the sport as an undefeated, five-weight world champion months later. He had been stripped of the WBC belt […]

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Tim Bradley urges Shakur Stevenson to make elite fight he has long resisted

21 March 2026 at 17:58

has voiced his frustration at a lack of willing opponents in the past, but Tim Bradley believes that there is an obvious fight in front of him – that being against the only man Stevenson appears unwilling to face. Stevenson became boxing’s third-youngest four-division world champion when he claimed Teofimo Lopez’s WBO super-lightweight world title […]

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Roy Jones Jr brands current champion a ‘knock-off version’ of Prince Naseem Hamed

21 March 2026 at 16:08

Prince was adored for his unique fight style, obscene punch power and polarising character. Now, fan-favourite has admitted that one current world champion reminds him of the Wincobank-schooled superstar. Hamed captured the WBO featherweight world title with a stoppage of Steve Robinson on away soil in Cardiff and hung onto the title for almost six […]

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Moses Itauma admits there is one heavyweight he would prefer not to face

21 March 2026 at 16:04

has admitted there is one fellow heavyweight star he would prefer not to cross paths with. Unbeaten prospect Itauma returns to action later this month when he takes on Jermaine Franklin at Co-Op Live in Manchester. Itauma has won all 13 of his fights to date, 11 of them coming by knockout, and the 21-year-old […]

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Teddy Atlas predicts Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: “I’m not going against him”

21 March 2026 at 14:47

Teddy Atlas has weighed up the attributes and limitations of and , predicting who will emerge triumphant on May 9. The pair will square off for Wardley’s WBO world title at Manchester’s Co-op Live, headlining a Queensberry Promotions card that promises to deliver fireworks. This is because both heavyweights possess fan-friendly styles and carry enormous […]

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Carl Froch sees only one winner if Moses Itauma fought Anthony Joshua now: “Bad fight for him”

21 March 2026 at 14:28

has proposed vs as a possible heavyweight clash, believing that one man has a psychological advantage over the other. The two Brits shared a gym while ‘AJ’ was still working with head coach Ben Davison, ahead of his fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. The two-time world heavyweight champion then joined forces […]

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Fabio Wardley sets sights on one man after Daniel Dubois fight: “Everything else is secondary”

21 March 2026 at 12:41

has made it crystal clear who he wishes to face after May 9, when he firmly believes a win over will come to fruition. The 31-year-old is gearing up to defend his WBO world title at Manchester’s Co-op Live, with former heavyweight champion Dubois looking to scupper his plans. ‘Dynamite’ became the IBF world champion […]

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Michael Conlan announces retirement from boxing after controversial Belfast defeat

21 March 2026 at 04:03

has announced his retirement from boxing following his loss to Kevin Walsh. Conlan suffered a controversial upset defeat to Walsh at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Friday, and that has prompted the Irishman to hang up his gloves for the final time. Speaking to the media following the loss to Walsh, Conlan explained his […]

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Promoter Kalle Sauerland ’embarrassed for the sport’ after Mick Conlan upset defeat

21 March 2026 at 03:33

Kalle Sauerland was far from impressed with what he saw following ‘s defeat to Kevin Walsh. Conlan suffered a split decision loss to Walsh at the SSE Arena in Belfast, despite many onlookers – notably the broadcast team of Tony Bellew, Carl Frampton and Barry Jones – believing that the Irishman had done enough to […]

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Keyshawn Davis delivers surprising Devin Haney vs Rolly Romero verdict

21 March 2026 at 02:28

and are expected to collide in a welterweight title unification this May, and potential 147lb rival has offered his prediction for the contest. Haney dethroned Brian Norman Jr to become the WBO welterweight champion in November, whereas Romero won the vacant WBA Regular title with a win against Ryan Garcia last May, before later being […]

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Giorgio Visioli eyes slot on Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 card

21 March 2026 at 01:51

Giorgio Visioli looks to carve out a major opportunity for himself, but must first defend his English lightweight title against Levi Giles this Saturday. The unbeaten southpaw will feature on the undercard of George Liddard vs Tyler Denny, having headlined his own show against Joe Howarth in December. Back then, the 22-year-old claimed his English […]

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Tyson Fury speaks out after father John Fury says he is ‘finished’

20 March 2026 at 21:57

has had his say after his father John claimed that ‘The Gypsy King’ was ‘finished.’ Fury is set to end his retirement and return to the ring on April 11 when he faces Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Ahead of that bout, it came as a shock earlier this week when […]

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Eddie Hearn reacts to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing landing Sky Sports deal

20 March 2026 at 20:16

Eddie Hearn has shared his thoughts on Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing signing a multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports. It was announced this week that White’s new boxing promotion would now be aired on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, with the promise of at least five shows in the UK per year. Matchroom CEO […]

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Ryan Garcia remains focused on one fight: “He’s not a monster”

20 March 2026 at 19:36

Ryan Garcia has maintained his desire to face one potential opponent, who he believes is more like a “puppy” than a “monster”. The 27-year-old is coming off arguably a career-best victory over Mario Barrios, who he dethroned with a unanimous decision victory after scoring a first-round knockdown. In doing so, Garcia became the WBC world […]

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Terence Crawford asked where he ranks himself among the all time greats

20 March 2026 at 17:55

has reflected on his accolades and career-defining performances, considering where his legacy places him among the all-time greats. The former five-division world champion called time on his decorated career in December, having achieved undisputed status across three weight classes. Not only that, but the masterful technician retired unbeaten after moving up two weight divisions and […]

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Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch winner called out by another former champion

20 March 2026 at 17:00

The winner of vs 2 has been called out by a former world champion who, despite operating in the same era, was never presented with an opportunity to face either man. Instead, the two pound-for-pound stars collided with each other in 2015, headlining a monumental show that is still considered the most lucrative boxing event […]

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Derek Chisora makes feelings clear on Usyk saying he won’t fight Moses Itauma

20 March 2026 at 14:33

Derek Chisora has offered his thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk’s lack of interest in fighting Moses Itauma, for whom he has suggested an alternative dance partner. Usyk was asked earlier this month whether he would face Itauma, an unbeaten talent, to which he responded by saying he does not wish to “break” the 21-year-old. By highlighting […]

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John Fury names the fighter who ‘finished’ Tyson Fury: “He has nothing left”

20 March 2026 at 13:08

John Fury believes that Arslanbek Makhmudov is a ‘problem’ for his son, who he suspects is ‘finished’ after encountering one particular heavyweight. ‘The Gypsy King’ will face Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, fighting for the first time since his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. Back then, the Ukrainian produced […]

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Teddy Atlas predicts an upset in Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder: “It won’t change”

20 March 2026 at 12:23

Esteemed trainer, commentator and analyst Teddy Atlas is one of the most respected tacticians in the world of boxing. When looking towards and ’s meeting next month, Atlas forecasts an upset for one key reason. Wilder was once a devastating puncher who came from behind and scored one-punch knockouts so regularly that it became his […]

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Pacquiao sparring partner for Barrios fight honestly predicts Mayweather rematch

20 March 2026 at 02:56

An unbeaten contender who helped prepare for Mario Barrios has offered his take on the Filipino’s rematch with r. Over a decade removed from their first encounter, the two pound-for-pound greats will square off at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19. As expected, many are favouring the technical brilliance and defensive mastery of Mayweather, […]

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Michael Conlan faces defining chapter as world title dream remains alive

20 March 2026 at 02:29

might be approaching the closing phase of his career, but the Irishman’s fierce desire to win a world title has not waned in the slightest. Stoppage defeats to Leigh Wood and Luis Alberto Lopez in 2022 and 2023, respectively, denied him what many believed was almost a foregone conclusion. He did, after all, enter the […]

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Terence Crawford says only one man truly hurt him in 42 fight career

19 March 2026 at 23:16

Terence Crawford hung up the gloves late last year as a five-weight world champion and future Hall of Famer. Crawford’s retirement announcement came following his victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez at super-middleweight – a fight many deemed a step too far for the American. He proved the doubters wrong one last time. In his 42 […]

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