did not fare well when stepping in with opponents standing six feet tall, and there was one towering all-time great that “Sugar” would have steered well clear of altogether. One of the finest lightweights of the 1990s, Mosley’s ambition carried him through to welterweight and super-welterweight, where he secured the defining victories of his career […]

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Isaac Cruz held on to his WBC interim super-lightweight title against Lamont Roach, and between the two of them — along with Gervonta Davis — each knows exactly what it is like to share a ring with the others. Cruz and Roach fought to a draw, as did Davis and Roach, while Cruz came up […]

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has issued a warning to ahead of his highly anticipated WBO super-lightweight title defence against . Last week Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) and Stevenson (24-0, 11 KO)s) went face to face at the first press conference for their January 31 showdown at Madison Square Garden. Stevenson enters the contest aiming to become a four-weight world […]

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and his trainer-father Bill Haney are basking in the glow of their recent victory over Brian Norman Jr. Haney became a three-division world champion with a resurgent display, outboxing the hard-hitting Norman to hand him the first loss of his career. The points victory suggested Haney had put his previous two outings — against Ryan […]

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and have operated in four of the same weight divisions and, while their careers never crossed paths, the question now is whether that could yet change. In August 2021, Pacquiao’s defeat to Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title appeared to signal the end of the Filipino icon’s phenomenal career. A few months later, Crawford […]

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As Riyadh Season continues to hoover up boxing’s biggest events, it now appears ready to claim the one fight British fans have waited years to see. vs — the heavyweight super-fight that refused to materialise in its prime — is reportedly being lined up for 2026. This weekend Ring magazine revealed that the Battle of […]

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’s return to the ring in 2026 looks nailed on, and there appears to be no shortage of opponents for “The Gypsy King.” British fighters have been central to the heavyweight division’s resurgence and its success in recent years, with Fury very much in the thick of it. But at the start of 2025 he […]

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Back in July, Conor Benn and Shakur Stevenson sat side by side on The Ariel Helwani Show and agreed they would like to fight one another. There was also the usual back-and-forth between two fighters sizing each other up and laying out predictions on what would happen if they did meet. For that to materialise, […]

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This month, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum celebrated his 94th birthday. The New Yorker has been promoting fights for almost 60 years, and what he doesn’t know about boxing wouldn’t be worth printing. The Harvard-educated former lawyer has worked with some of the sport’s greatest fighters, from Muhammad Ali to Floyd Mayweather, and has promoted […]

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When all is said and done, will be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of the 21st century — but where does he stand alongside the greats who came before? Crawford’s achievements span five weight classes, multiple world titles and, most impressively, the sport’s highest honour — becoming undisputed champion in three divisions. Moving […]

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’s thrilling win over in October not only cemented his status as one of the world’s leading heavyweights, it soon earned him a world title. The Ipswich fighter continued his remarkable rise by stopping Parker in the 11th round at London’s O2 Arena. Weeks later Wardley’s career took another leap when vacated the WBO belt, […]

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Since 1984 the super-middleweight division has been a rich hunting ground for British fighters. Murray Sutherland set the tone 41 years ago when he lifted the IBF title, but it was the 1990s when the 12-stone landscape truly became synonymous with the UK. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank carried their rivalry up from middleweight, while […]

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never needed much encouragement to take a swipe at during their bitter 1970s rivalry. Their trilogy produced three iconic events, culminating in The Thrilla in Manila — a brutal finale that eclipsed the first two encounters due to the extraordinary punishment both men absorbed. Ali won the series 2-1, cementing his status as the standout […]

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Oscar De La Hoya’s all-star résumé is packed with hall of famers, world champions and some of the finest to ever step through the ropes. Now the face of Golden Boy Promotions — and of “Clapback Thursday” — De La Hoya was once the sport’s premier attraction. The 1992 Olympic gold medallist combined a killer […]

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prides himself not only on his ability but on his willingness to back himself against the odds. The larger-than-life and controversial 28-year-old faces a defining examination of his credentials and legacy when he meets on January 31 at Madison Square Garden. The two-weight champion puts his WBO super-lightweight title at stake, while Stevenson chases glory […]

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has labelled a “dinosaur,” but the Bulgarian has no intention of becoming extinct from the heavyweight landscape any time soon. Pulev, 32-3 (14 KOs), prepares for the 36th fight of his career on Friday night in Dubai, where he defends his WBA “Regular” heavyweight title against former unified cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev. It could have […]

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In July 1989, George Foreman appeared on The David Letterman Show to discuss, among other things, the possibility of fighting Mike Tyson. Foreman was a week removed from a points win over Everett Martin, whom he dropped in the eighth round but could not shift before the final bell. The victory moved Foreman to 19-0 […]

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It is looking increasingly likely that  will retire from the professional ranks undefeated, but in the amateur code, protecting an unblemished record is all but impossible. Now in his 13th year as a pro, the Ukrainian has already secured his place in the Hall of Fame and established himself as one of the greatest fighters […]

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Any hopes of Mike Tyson defending his heavyweight title against George Foreman went up in smoke after one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. February 11, 1990, is a date forever etched into heavyweight folklore. Tyson travelled to Japan to face massive underdog James ‘Buster’ Douglas at the Tokyo Dome, and what fans witnessed […]

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What makes someone a genuine candidate for “greatest boxer of all time”? Is it the quality of opposition? The number of world titles? The range of weight divisions conquered? Or a combination of all that — plus the intangibles they showed in the ring? offered his own thoughts, and his personal pick for the G.O.A.T, […]

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announced himself to the super-lightweight division last weekend and will have one eye on Madison Square Garden on January 31 when meets . Lopez, 22-1 (13 KOs), makes the fourth defence of the WBO super-lightweight title he prised from Josh Taylor in 2023. That masterclass served as a reminder of just how brilliant Lopez can […]

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It has been a year to forget for , but the 31-year-old is already plotting his return to the ring. “Tank” Davis remains one of boxing’s biggest attractions, a fighter who draws huge crowds thanks to his explosive talent and his often controversial life outside the ropes. In 2025, Davis, 30-0-1 (28 KOs), has fought […]

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Will 2026 be the year we finally see fight ? Promoters Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and Riyadh Season dealmaker Turki Alalshikh have all offered promising soundbites in recent months, despite Fury having announced his retirement at the start of the year. Fury is no stranger to comebacks, however, and is rumoured to be preparing for […]

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’s strength, size, power and sheer ability to intimidate with a stare created a combination few opponents could withstand. This, after all, is the man who sent “Smokin’” Joe Frazier crashing to the canvas repeatedly during the “Sunshine Showdown” in Jamaica more than 50 years ago — a brutal bludgeoning that crowned Foreman the heavyweight […]

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The heated rivalry between and showed no signs of cooling after recent events in Riyadh. Haney became a three-weight world champion by outclassing Brian Norman Jr to win the WBO welterweight title. It didn’t take long for Haney and his father to trade fresh verbal blows with Garcia, adding more fuel to a fire that […]

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has revealed who he deems to be the greatest Mexican boxer to ever lace up a pair of gloves. When it comes to identifying Mexico’s greatest ever fighter, the choices are as rich as the country’s boxing heritage. Such has been Mexico’s success across generations that only the United States has produced more world champions. […]

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When Emanuel Steward spoke, the boxing world tended to listen. He passed away on October 25, 2012, aged 68, but left behind a legacy that will continue to be revered for generations. Famed for his work at Detroit’s world-renowned Kronk Gym, Steward guided countless fighters to world titles –– including Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and […]

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When Prince fought for the final time in May 2002, another boxing phenomenon was only a month away from appearing on the – undercard. Hamed –– whose life and career are the focus of the upcoming biopic Giant, due for release next month –– tore up the British boxing playbook throughout the 1990s with his […]

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Will fight again – and if so, against whom? We won’t get a clearer picture until next year, once the Mexican star has had time to process the third loss of his career. Terence Crawford followed Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol in outclassing Canelo – and, like those before him, was never in any real […]

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Back in 2023, one month out from the biggest fight of his career, Errol Spence Jr wanted to know exactly where sanctioning fees go. Spence faced Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight title and, at the time, held three of the four belts. From their purses, the pair paid an agreed three per cent to […]

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