A former world heavyweight champion has welcomed a potential battle against . Highly-rated Itauma has been viewed as one of the brightest prospects in the entire sport over the past few years, but he has now arguably surpassed that status and has already earned his placement as one of the best heavyweights in the division. […]

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has instructed to take on one man in particular if he manages to claim world honours once again. Neither Crawford or Canelo have fought since their clash back in September, which saw ‘Bud’ earn a unanimous decision victory to become undisputed super-middleweight world champion. Crawford went on to announce his retirement from the sport, while […]

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The upcoming battle between and will no longer be happening. Smith last fought in February 2025 when he was involved in a fight of the year contender against Joshua Buatsi, claiming the unanimous decision win in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to secure the WBO interim light heavyweight title. Over 12 months on from that bout, he was […]

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WBC welterweight world champion has named the man whom he believes to be the most overrated fighter in the sport, saying that the hype is ‘premature’. Despite knocking out Luke Campbell for the WBC Interim lightweight title back in January 2021, it took over five years for Garcia to finally claim world honours, with some […]

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This past weekend in London, Deontay Wilder handed Derek Chisora the 14th defeat of his career. Following an entertaining and chaotic twelve rounds, Wilder took the win on the cards via split decision, with two knockdowns proving decisive. It was a necessary victory for the former champion, who says he is keen on returning to […]

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has spoken out over the issues surrounding his planned rematch against . It was announced in February that long-term rivals Pacquiao and Mayweather were set for a second meeting, scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19. Their first battle was back in May 2015, which Mayweather won by unanimous […]

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Deontay Wilder gave his career an adrenaline boost this past weekend, beating Derek Chisora in London to put himself back in the mix at a high level. Many felt that Wilder, once the long-reigning WBC heavyweight world champion, had given everything he had to the sport. Defeats against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang in which […]

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez looks set to get an immediate opportunity to win back one of the world titles he lost to Terence Crawford in September last year. Canelo, who held the undisputed super-middleweight title on two occasions, had not been beaten in the division until Crawford pulled it off. The American, who became a five-weight […]

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is on the brink of his long-awaited return after nearly three years out of the ring. The Former unified welterweight champion hasn’t fought since his undisputed showdown with Terence Crawford back in July 2023. Heading into the bout, it was seen as a 50-50 affair, with Spence arguably even a slight favourite, but instead it […]

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A new development means is even more likely to challenge for a world title in his next outing. Canelo was last in action in September when he lost his undisputed super-middleweight crown to Terence Crawford at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Mexican superstar had hoped to secure a rematch with Crawford, but instead […]

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Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora left it to the judges after twelve all-action rounds. Many had predicted the fight – number 50 for both men – would end inside the distance, with Chisora backed to take advantage of what many assumed to be a faded Wilder, or Wilder to find his form and finish it […]

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This weekend in London, Derek Chisora became just the second man to lose to Deontay Wilder and hear the final bell. The veteran heavyweight clash was suitably chaotic and entertaining, with both the Brit and the American having success in spurts. It was Wilder who scored the only two knockdowns in the fight, but he […]

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had a clear message for following his win against . Wilder proved some of his doubters wrong as he was able to claim bragging rights against fellow veteran Chisora with a split decision victory at The O2 Arena in London. It was a scrappy affair between the two men, with Wilder earning two knockdowns across […]

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Derek Chisora lost on the cards to Deontay Wilder in London in what was his 50th fight – and the one he vowed to retire after. It was an all-action, sloppy affair, with both men having spurts of success and showing impressive chins. Wilder ultimately took a split decision win, helped along by two knockdowns. […]

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Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder meet tonight in London for a heavyweight clash that carries real intrigue despite both men being deep into their careers. With this being the 50th fight for both men, fans are expecting at least one retirement when all is said and done. Chisora, 42, has said he will hang up […]

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In four weeks’ time, Tokyo will host the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history, as and Junto Nakatani collide for the undisputed super-bantamweight title. Now, Inoue’s former pound-for-pound rival has offered his thoughts on the fight. After becoming the undisputed bantamweight ruler, Inoue conquered the super-bantamweight scene in just two fights, halting both Stephen Fulton […]

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is willing to step back into the boxing ring with a clear target in his mind for a return. De La Hoya is viewed as one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves, winning world titles in six divisions along with being involved in some of the biggest fights around during […]

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Moses Itauma’s rise continues, and if it was up to him and ‘every heavyweight was free’, he would be turbocharging his career. After becoming the first man to stop Jermaine Franklin, doing so inside five rounds with a highlight-reel uppercut, Itauma said his ideal next fight would be against the durable Filip Hrgovic. That is […]

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Fan-favourite heavyweight has sparred some of boxing’s best, but ‘The White Rhino’ admits that the man who hit him the hardest came as a ‘surprise’ to him. This era of the heavyweight division has been governed for the most part by Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder, with Wilder hoping that he […]

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Joe Calzaghe has edged towards a winner in tonight’s heavyweight clash between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder. The bout carries intrigue despite both men being in the final chapter of their careers. Chisora, 42, continues to defy expectations, with wins over Otto Wallin and Joe Joyce in his last two outings giving him a significant […]

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Moses Itauma, like many, does not see Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder going the distance. Chisora has built a reputation on toughness and volume, often dragging opponents into uncomfortable territory, while Wilder’s game remains centred around his devastating right hand. The clash, should it have happened with both men in their primes, would present an […]

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takes on on Saturday, and two-division world champion and former Chisora rival has laid out his prediction for the O2 Arena scrap. Chisora has become a fan-favourite with the British public over the years, famed for his love of violence, unique personality and determined mindset. Although, at the age of 43 years old, ‘Del Boy’ […]

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Devin Haney’s father and trainer, Bill, had previously announced his next fight as locked in. Now, it has collapsed. After winning the WBO welterweight world title last November against Brian Norman Jr, dropping the hard-hitting champion once on his way to a unanimous decision victory, Haney opened himself up to some of the most exciting […]

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This weekend’s heavyweight banger between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder hit a stumbling block just a day out. The pair of veteran heavyweights co-star in an intriguing match-up that promises to end in at least one retirement. There has been little tension between the pair, but there was drama behind the scenes today – something […]

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has explained the issue regarding a glove dispute ahead of his showdown with . The two men do battle at The O2 Arena in London tomorrow night, in a bout that is set to have big implications in the banner division one way or another. Chisora heads into the clash on the back of three […]

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Teofimo Lopez could be handed an immediate opportunity to bounce back in a major way following a one-sided defeat to Shakur Stevenson. Lopez put his WBO super-lightweight world title on the line against Stevenson back in January. Despite boasting a size advantage, the champion was thoroughly outclassed by the challenger, with Stevenson winning almost every […]

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has rejected a return to the fight game, turning down an offer to face an active world champion, believing that he is simply on a ‘different level’. Since defeating Canelo Alvarez in September, there have been a host of fighters clamouring for the opportunity to face ‘Bud’ and potentially hand him his first professional defeat. […]

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The full undercard has now been confirmed for the vs. Rico Verhoeven event taking place next month. Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title in a controversial bout against kickboxing legend Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on May 23. The bout has received a mixed reception from fans, with some believing that Usyk […]

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Two-division world champion has shared his opinion on how a fight between and would play out. Itauma extended his ongoing knockout streak to 10 consecutive bouts when he dismantled Jermaine Franklin Jr in Manchester, once again capturing the attention of global boxing fans with another highlight finish. Consequently, there is growing interest in a showdown […]

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Having claimed world honours back in February, has been hoping to secure a big fight to enhance his superstar status Garcia comfortably decisioned WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios to get his hands on his first world title and potentially tee up a rematch with fierce foe and fellow welterweight world champion Devin Haney (WBO). […]

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Five-division world champion has called out for being over-protective of his legendary undefeated record, believing that ‘TBE’ should not have that streak in the first place and that his own father knows it. Mayweather hung up the gloves in 2017 after reaching the 50-0 landmark with a stoppage win against UFC superstar Conor McGregor in […]

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On Saturday night, takes to the ring for the final time, hoping to secure a victory over in his farewell fight. Ahead of the action, fellow British fan-favourite heavyweight Dave Allen has provided his prediction, where he believes a stoppage is on the cards. Talk of a fight between ‘Del Boy’ and Wilder was swiftly […]

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After a well-documented split from Matchroom, is set to debut with Zuffa Boxing next weekend in a catchweight affair against Regis Prograis. Now, former promoter Eddie Hearn has shared his feelings on the fight. Benn has fought up at middleweight in his last two outings against and at super-welterweight in the two prior to that. […]

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After knocking out Jermaine Franklin, made it clear what his ideal next fight would be. Now, the man that he wanted to face has responded, seeming unimpressed by the meteoric rise of the 21-year-old sensation. Itauma dispatched of Franklin in round five of their Co-op Live clash, delivering a sensational rear uppercut that has since […]

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has soared up the pound-for-pound rankings in recent months, but despite his usual confidence, the Newark southpaw has admitted that he is not the best fighter on the planet at present. Throughout last year, the debate for the best active boxer raged on and was left undecided, with fans unsure which of , or deserved […]

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remains unwilling to return to the sport after his December retirement, but has named the two active and undefeated fan-favourite fighters that swerved a showdown with him when he was campaigning as a welterweight. ‘Bud’ captured the WBO welterweight world title back in 2018 when he knocked out Australian Manny Pacquiao-conqueror Jeff Horn and he […]

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may not get the fights he wants this year – or be forced to go through with them one belt down. The Russian pound-for-pound star has been out since his rematch with Artur Beterbiev in February 2025, a points win after losing the first fight. Bivol’s undisputed reign lasted just a couple of months before […]

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walked away from the sport as one of boxing’s modern greats, having ruled in five divisions and overcome a host of major names. However, there is one active contender that Hall of Fame legend Roy Jones Jr believes would have provided ‘Bud’ with a tough test. Crawford claimed the undisputed title at super-lightweight, welterweight and […]

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Since Shakur Stevenson was stripped in early February, the WBC lightweight world title has remained vacant. Stevenson won the belt in November 2023 by beating Edwin De Los Santos. He defended it against Artem Harutyunyan, Josh Padley and William Zepeda before moving up to super-lightweight to challenge for Teofimo Lopez’s WBO strap. Though he expressed […]

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Confusion around ’s rematch with is set to continue, with the American insisting that there must be a major change between their fight, despite having already signed contracts for the spectacle. Mayweather agreed to an exhibition contest against Mike Tyson late last year but then it was unveiled that he would return to the professional […]

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