has had his say on the claims that is injured heading into their fight this weekend. Benn and Prograis collide in a 150lb catchweight bout in the co-main event of the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. It sees Benn back in action for the first time since […]

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has provided some clarity on his inactivity. Once known as the heavyweight division’s bogeyman, Bakole was last in action nearly a year ago in May 2025 when he was held to a majority decision draw against Efe Ajagba in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That clash came three months after Bakole had stepped in on short notice […]

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Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing have continued to bolster their stable with the acquisition of Richardson Hitchins and Edgar Berlanga. After conquering the world of MMA, UFC chief White has entered the world of boxing with his new promotional outfit Zuffa, staging several events since the start of the year. So far their biggest signings have […]

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The super-middleweight division is set to crown its new king, and the man to truly succeed Canelo Alvarez and may be one with 14 professional bouts to his name. In September last year, Crawford trumped Canelo to become undisputed super-middleweight champion but retired three months later and left the 168lb world titles fragmented. Christian Mbilli […]

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This time next month, all eyes will be on and as they collide in an intriguing battle for the WBO heavyweight world title. Now, , who faced Dubois back in 2024, has laid out his prediction for the fight. Dubois and Hrgovic went toe-to-toe in a scintillating scrap for the IBF interim heavyweight title almost […]

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Deontay Wilder re-established himself in the heavyweight division by outpointing Derek Chisora on Saturday night. Just days later, a route to becoming two-time world champion has presented itself. In a hectic affair, two of the three judges ruled that ‘The Bronze Bomber’ had done enough to spoil Chisora’s farewell fight and pull off the upset, […]

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Tyson Fury returns to the ring this weekend in London after over a year out. If he overcomes Russian powerhouse Arslanbek Makhumdov, he is hoping to finally deliver on one of the biggest fights the sport can offer. ‘The Gypsy King’ is a handy favourite against Makhmudov, who poses a threat with his power but […]

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’s triumph over Derek Chisora means a long-awaited showdown with could be back on the cards. Now, super-middleweight legend has offered his thoughts on the proposed clash. In a wild fight, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ did enough to claim a split-decision victory over Chisora, handing the British veteran a first career defeat since 2022 and winning […]

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Floyd Mayweather’s 2026 fight plans appeared to be set, but all three of his announced contests may be in jeopardy. Mayweather first announced that he would face heavyweight icon Mike Tyson in a bizarre exhibition in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the end of this month, but no official information followed. The undefeated pound-for-pound […]

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Famed trainer, commentator and fight analyst Teddy Atlas recently listed what he believes to be the top 10 welterweight fighters in boxing history. Known for his knowledge of the history of the fight game, Atlas’ opinion is one of the most respected in the sport and, with the rich history of the welterweight scene, he […]

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Four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. has doubled down on his prediction ahead of David Benavidez’s intriguing cruiserweight title challenge against reigning and unified 200lb champion, Gilberto Ramirez. Jones became the second fighter to have claimed a middleweight world title and a heavyweight crown, after Bob Fitzsimmons, with James Toney repeating the feat in 2005 […]

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could emerge as the pound-for-pound number one after his clash with Junto Nakatani next month, although before a move up to featherweight, there is another fight on the mind of ‘The Monster’. Inoue has been a dominant force across both bantamweight and super-bantamweight, becoming an undisputed champion in both divisions and maintaining his undefeated record, […]

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Ellie Scotney created history on Sunday by becoming the youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era. The 28-year-old defeated Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision at the Olympia in London to win the WBA super-bantamweight title, adding that strap to her WBC, IBF and WBO belts in the process. Since making her debut back in 2020, […]

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Following his December retirement, continues to keep a keen eye on the boxing landscape, and the five-division world champion has named the three fights which he would most like to see during the remainder of 2026. Crawford hung up the gloves following a legendary win over Canelo Alvarez, where he became a three-division undisputed world […]

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is still yet to win a major recognised world title, but he may soon secure a second shot at doing so. Back in 2018, Eubank Jr came up short against George Groves in the solitary title challenge of his career, but he remains as one of British boxing’s household names, his two fights against Conor […]

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In what he has promised would be his farewell fight, Derek Chisora was trumped via split-decision on home turf by Deontay Wilder. Eddie Hearn, who promoted Chisora for some of the second half of his career, has revealed how he scored the bout. In a drama-filled clash, it was 42-year-old Chisora who twice dropped to […]

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Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder left it all in the ring this past weekend in London. Tyson Fury, who has faced both men three times, was watching closely. Wilder scored two knockdowns on his way to a split decision win on the cards. During the fight, his will and chin were tested by a typically […]

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Martin Bakole has been out of the ring since drawing with Efe Ajagba in May 2025. It now appears he will remain inactive beyond the one-year mark. Once considered the bogeyman of the heavyweight division, buoyed by claims of punishing the top dogs in sparring, Bakole announced himself on the big stage when he halted […]

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has weighed in ahead of ‘s upcoming battle with Junto Nakatani. Arguably the biggest fight in the history of Japanese boxing takes place next month when the undisputed super-bantamweight crown is on the line at the Tokyo Dome on May 2. A victory for three-division champion Nakatani would see him match the achievements of Inoue, […]

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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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