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Today — 21 April 2026Boxing News

Teofimo Lopez sums up Shakur Stevenson’s boxing ability after one-sided loss

21 April 2026 at 16:17

After sharing the ring with Shakur Stevenson, believes he knows how to defeat the unbeaten Newark southpaw and has shared that knowledge to future opponents of the newly crowned super-lightweight world champion. Stevenson became the third-youngest four-division world champion in boxing history when he dethroned Teofimo Lopez and captured the WBO super-lightweight strap with one […]

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Nigel Benn wants Conor to move up to super middleweight to face one man: “He’s not the same”

21 April 2026 at 14:53

is keen for his son to have one roll of the dice at 168lbs, despite rumours suggesting that he will return to welterweight later this year. made 150lbs for his last outing against Regis Prograis, who he unanimously outpointed on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov earlier this month. This followed his wide […]

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Francis Ngannou has his say on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua after losing to both

21 April 2026 at 13:46

Francis Ngannou lost to and in 2023 and 2024, respectively, but believes their potential showdown would make for a “great fight”. The former UFC champion made his professional boxing debut against Fury, losing a highly-contentious split decision after flooring his man in the third round. Indeed, Ngannou exceeded the majority of expectations while Fury, in […]

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Lawrence Okolie speaks out after failing drugs test days before Tony Yoka fight

21 April 2026 at 12:54

Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse finding following a pre-fight drugs test, putting his heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka in jeopardy. The pair were scheduled to collide this Saturday, headlining a Queensberry Promotions card at the Adidas Arena, Paris, where Okolie was expected to defend his No.1 position with the WBC. Having previously become a […]

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Moses Itauma set to be ordered for heavyweight world title fight against fellow Brit

21 April 2026 at 11:10

is fast becoming one of the most exciting fighters in the sport and the Kent-based phenomenon looks set to be mandated for a shot at the heavyweight throne. Itauma has fought on 14 occasions since his 2023 debut and has rose into title contention with wins over Demsey McKean, Mike Balogun, Dillian Whyte and, most […]

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Robert Garcia delivers honest verdict on Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “He’ll be the fresher man”

21 April 2026 at 01:57

Esteemed trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia has revealed who he believes is the “fresher man” between and . The two pound-for-pound icons are set to enter a professional rematch on September 19, headlining a Netflix event at The Sphere, Las Vegas. Their first encounter, which took place over a decade ago, saw Mayweather […]

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Robert Garcia sums up Nakatani’s chances of beating Nayoa Inoue in mega fight

21 April 2026 at 01:05

Next week, and are set to collide in the biggest fight in the history of Japanese boxing, with the undisputed super-bantamweight title on the line. Inoue is one of just three fighters to have become a multi-divisional undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, joined by only Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk in that extremely […]

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Terence Crawford names the world champion he tried to fight before Canelo

21 April 2026 at 01:04

hung up the gloves after a career-best triumph over , but there is one man that ‘Bud’ has now revealed that he was targeting before the opportunity to face the Mexican superstar arose. Crawford became the undisputed welterweight world champion when he knocked out Errol Spence Jr in July 2023, six years after he completed […]

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Oscar De La Hoya sees only one winner in prime Mayweather vs Crawford: “He’s the better fighter”

20 April 2026 at 21:57

has shared his thoughts on how a potential vs. fantasy match-up would have gone. Mayweather and Crawford are regarded as two of the best fighters in recent memory, with Mayweather dominating the sport throughout the 2000s and 2010s before ‘Bud’ took over the mantle during the past decade. Each man has the honour of retiring […]

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David Benavidez targeted for battle of the KO artists if he beats Ramirez: “Let’s just fight”

20 April 2026 at 20:54

is set for an intriguing cruiserweight clash next month as he challenges for Gilberto Ramirez’s unified titles at 200lbs. ‘The Mexican Monster’ is keen to build on his legacy and has accepted a daring step up for this scrap with WBA and WBO champion Ramirez, who has lost only once in his 49 career fights […]

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Devin Haney forced to look for new opponent as latest fight talks collapse: “It’s dead”

20 April 2026 at 17:54

WBO welterweight world champion is yet to fight this year and is now on the lookout for an opponent for a first defence of his 147lb crown, after negotiations for his touted unification fight have collapsed. Haney dethroned Brian Norman Jr back in November to become a three-division world champion but ‘The Dream’ has not […]

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Regis Prograis sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia for world title

20 April 2026 at 16:32

Following his unanimous decision defeat to last Saturday, has considered how a clash between ‘The Destroyer’ and might unfold. The two-time world champion faced Benn on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, announcing his retirement shortly after losing their contest at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fighting at a catchweight of 150lbs, this was […]

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Sugar Ray Leonard ranks one man above all others as the best ever: “He’s the greatest”

20 April 2026 at 14:34

believes there is only one correct answer when it comes to the greatest of all time. The debate over the best ever fighter is one that has raged on for decades, with Leonard’s name often mentioned by fans due to the incredible achievements from his own career. He won three titles in five divisions, and […]

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Anthony Joshua offered comeback fight against the man Tyson Fury couldn’t KO: “I’m waiting”

20 April 2026 at 14:02

is in search for a July opponent in order to best prepare him for a proposed showdown with in November. Fury returned to the heavyweight scene after a 16-month layoff, outboxing Russian powerhouse Arslanbek Makhmudov in a decision win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to score a first victory since 2023. In the aftermath, ‘The Gypsy […]

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Dillian Whyte makes KO prediction for Wilder vs Joshua: “It doesn’t make sense for him”

20 April 2026 at 13:04

believes a battle between and – two monstrous punchers – would end in emphatic fashion. The pair were first in negotiations for an undisputed clash in 2018, back when Joshua had unified the division with a unanimous points victory over Joseph Parker. ‘AJ’ was just two fights removed from his compelling battle with Wladimir Klitschko, […]

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Dave Allen predicts Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: “It only takes one to end it”

20 April 2026 at 11:32

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are edging closer to a fight in 2026 after years of failing to make it happen. Dave Allen, who has shared rounds with both, has made an early prediction. Following Fury’s unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London earlier this month, he turned his attention ringside to Anthony Joshua. […]

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Canelo reflects on the reasons behind his loss to Terence Crawford: “A lot went wrong”

20 April 2026 at 01:33

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez suffered the third defeat of his career in 2025 – his first at super-middleweight – when Terence Crawford outpointed him over twelve rounds. Despite his pound-for-pound credentials, many in the sport felt the move up in weight would be a step too far for Crawford, who had just one fight at 154lbs […]

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Adrien Broner sees only one winner in Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “He’s coming to fight”

20 April 2026 at 00:01

Adrien Broner, who rose to prominence as a Floyd Mayweather disciple and later lost to Manny Pacquiao, has predicted the outcome of the money-spinning rematch. The pair are set to lock horns in a second encounter on September 19, headlining a Netflix show at The Sphere, Las Vegas. Initially, this was thought to be a […]

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Bam Rodriguez rates Nakatani’s chances of becoming the first man to beat Inoue

19 April 2026 at 18:22

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez has offered a surprising take on vs , believing the result could be determined by a single punch. The pair will collide at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, with pound-for-pound star Inoue making the seventh defence of his undisputed super-bantamweight crown. Since becoming a two-division undisputed king in 2023, stopping Marlon […]

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Deontay Wilder called out for fight he has ‘run from for years’: “I’d love that”

19 April 2026 at 15:36

has been accused of “running” from a former world title challenger, who hopes their heavyweight encounter can finally come to fruition. The 40-year-old returned to action earlier this month, edging a split decision against fellow veteran Derek Chisora after flooring his man on two occasions. It was a scrappy affair for the most part, yet […]

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Roy Jones delivers KO verdict on Wardley vs Dubois: “You better get him out of there”

19 April 2026 at 14:10

has offered a measure of analysis on vs , branding one of the heavyweights as a ‘modern-day George Foreman.’ The pair will headline a Queensberry Promotions card on May 9, with Wardley making the first defence of his WBO world title at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. He was elevated from ‘interim’ to full champion immediately […]

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David Price sees only one winner in Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “I’ve always said that”

19 April 2026 at 14:05

David Price, who beat in the amateurs and dropped in sparring, has offered his take on their long-awaited showdown. Fury and Joshua are in negotiations to collide in November, with ‘AJ’ expected to enter a preliminary fight before facing ‘The Gypsy King’. Having not fought since his sixth-round finish over Jake Paul in December, Joshua’s […]

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Carl Froch questions Conor Benn’s level after rewatching Prograis fight

19 April 2026 at 12:04

has given another honest assessment of ’s performance against , considering his chances in a potential clash with Ryan Garcia. ‘The Destroyer’ claimed a wide points victory over Prograis earlier this month, featuring on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov. But despite defeating the veteran at 150lbs, Benn has received no small amount […]

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Tony Bellew makes Usyk vs Moses Itauma prediction: “Nobody will beat him”

19 April 2026 at 10:53

has considered whether , who dealt him an eighth-round stoppage defeat in 2018, can be beaten by heavyweight prodigy . Having become a three-time, two-division undisputed champion, there is little more the Ukrainian can achieve to further cement his greatness in the sport. He has, after all, beaten , and on two occasions, respectively, and […]

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Manny Pacquiao reflects on reason behind the loss that sent him into retirement

19 April 2026 at 02:30

has recalled the pre-fight routine which, in his view, contributed to him retiring from the sport. At the start of the decade, the Filipino was coming off a pair of points victories over Keith Thurman and Adrien Broner, successfully defending his WBA world title on both occasions. In doing so, he was widely regarded as […]

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James Toney predicts Jaron Ennis vs Xander Zayas: “He’s about to get ruined”

19 April 2026 at 02:23

James Toney has predicted a devastating outcome for one half of vs , questioning what the result would mean for his future in the sport. The pair will collide for Zayas’ WBO and WBA world super-welterweight titles on June 27, headlining a card at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn. Despite him being a unified champion, many […]

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Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson both called out by world champion at 140

18 April 2026 at 20:56

A current world champion is targeting a ‘viral’ unification match with , while also calling out for a voluntary title defence. Stevenson became the WBO super-lightweight champion in January, dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a wide unanimous decision victory at Madison Square Garden. In doing so, the 28-year-old cemented himself as a four-division world champion but […]

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Naoya Inoue future mega fight with US pound for pound star moves one step closer

18 April 2026 at 17:04

Naoya Inoue is now far more likely to face a fellow pound-for-pound star, but must first take care of business against Junto Nakatani on May 2. The pair will collide in an all-Japanese clash at the Tokyo Dome, with Inoue making the seventh defence of his undisputed super-bantamweight crown. But despite entering their showdown as […]

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Manny Pacquiao names the top 3 greatest fighters of all time

18 April 2026 at 15:56

Recognised as an all-time great by almost every boxing fan, is undeniably one of the most talented and adored fighters to have graced the sport. When asked to name his own top three greatest fighters, there was a common theme amongst the names selected by the Filipino icon. Pacquiao remains as boxing’s only eight-division world […]

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Amir Khan predicts Fury vs Joshua after Makhmudov performance: “He can take him”

18 April 2026 at 13:30

has offered his take on a “mega fight” between and , which could finally come to fruition later this year. The pair went toe-to-toe in a verbal exchange on Saturday, shortly after Fury marked his return with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Their heavyweight clash took place at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where […]

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Usyk reveals the one reason he will no longer chase third Tyson Fury fight

18 April 2026 at 13:02

has revealed why he may no longer pursue a third instalment of his enthralling rivalry with . Usyk handed Fury the first and second defeats of his professional career, simultaneously claiming the Briton’s WBC heavyweight world title to become the first undisputed four-belt champion in the history of the division. Shortly afterwards, Fury retired from […]

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