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Boxing News Announces Official Media Partnership With KRONK Boxing Gym – Detroit

9 March 2026 at 20:00

Boxing News is proud to announce a landmark partnership with KRONK Boxing Gym, aiming to bring fans closer to the heritage and legacy that both brands represent. The history of these two boxing institutions is widely known across the sporting landscape, but there is now an opportunity for them to collaborate on forward-thinking ideas and […]

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Shakur Stevenson sees only one winner in Canelo vs David Benavidez: “I’m a fan”

8 March 2026 at 23:13

has offered a balanced assessment of why a showdown between and is yet to materialise. The two multi-weight world champions appeared to be on a collision course at 168lbs, with Canelo reigning supreme as the undisputed king. Benavidez, meanwhile, had held the WBC ‘interim’ title after becoming a two-time world super-middleweight champion, awaiting his mandatory […]

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World champion says Shakur Stevenson is scared to face him next: “Just admit it”

8 March 2026 at 18:45

has effectively been accused of ducking a current world champion, who claims the American is too “scared” to face him. There is scant evidence to suggest that Stevenson is partial to swerving elite opposition, especially after he moved up in weight to dethrone Teofimo Lopez in January. But still, the 28-year-old has nonetheless been called […]

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Oscar De La Hoya sums up Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch after facing both

8 March 2026 at 15:56

believes that, despite its late arrival, there is still an element of intrigue attached to vs 2. More than a decade removed from their first fight, the pair will enter a second professional encounter at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19. This time putting his 50-0 record on the line, Mayweather has not fought […]

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Shane Mosley names who was better between Mayweather and Pacquiao as rematch confirmed

8 March 2026 at 14:56

lost to both and in their primes, but had a clear answer in mind out of the two of them as the best he ever faced. ‘Sugar’ locked horns with the two pound-for-pound legends in 2010 and 2011, respectively, losing both fights by a wide unanimous decision. His encounter with Mayweather is perhaps best remembered […]

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Kell Brook eyes comeback fights with two British rivals: “I stop both of them”

8 March 2026 at 13:41

Former world welterweight champion Kell Brook is open to exploring two domestic dustups, believing that both of them end inside the distance. The 39-year-old has not fought since 2022, back when he settled a bitter rivalry with Amir Khan by stopping his fellow veteran in round six. Prior to that, Brook had suffered a fourth-round […]

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Tyson Fury warned he’ll face ‘a lot of problems’ in comeback against Makhmudov

8 March 2026 at 12:34

has been told by a fellow heavyweight contender that he could encounter a tougher-than-expected night’s work against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The pair will square off at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, with Fury entering his first outing since suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Their first encounter saw Fury get off to […]

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Canelo Alvarez addresses his retirement plan

8 March 2026 at 03:46

has outlined how much longer he could remain in the sport, before hanging up his gloves and calling time on a decorated career. The 35-year-old is already destined for a place in the Hall of Fame, having become a four-division world champion, but remains eager to compete at the highest level. Since making his professional […]

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Shakur Stevenson sets his sights on one world champion: “I want that belt”

8 March 2026 at 02:46

has set his sights on adding another world title to his ledger. Stevenson most recently defeated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO super-lightweight title, but it appears the 28-year-old believes there is unfinished business at 135lbs. Stevenson had moved up from lightweight to face Lopez in January, producing a truly dominant performance to become a […]

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Ryan Garcia ‘makes it clear’ who he now wants to fight next

7 March 2026 at 20:56

has named one opponent he would be eager to face next, despite that particular fighter being in negotiations for a different opportunity. The 27-year-old comes off a dominant victory over Mario Barrios, who he floored in the opening round before claiming a unanimous verdict down the stretch. In doing so, Garcia dethroned his man to […]

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World champion says Canelo Alvarez was offered $150m to fight him

7 March 2026 at 15:23

allegedly turned down $150m when offered to face an unbeaten world champion, who has since become one of the sport’s flagship fighters. The 35-year-old is no stranger to monstrous paydays, having earned a reported nine-figure sum for his last outing, against Terence Crawford, who emerged with a unanimous decision victory in September. Regardless of the […]

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Chris Eubank Sr says there is no debate on the greatest fighter the UK has produced

7 March 2026 at 14:12

Chris Eubank Sr is never shy to toot his own horn, as evidenced by his ‘Simply the Best’ moniker, but even he would concede that another man should be regarded as the greatest British fighter of all time. Without diving too deep into the history books, the general feeling is that Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe […]

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Floyd Mayweather’s verdict on Manny Pacquiao’s power resurfaces ahead of rematch

7 March 2026 at 02:29

A clip of Floyd Mayweather assessing Manny Pacquiao’s power has added some contextual significance ahead of their professional rematch on September 19. The pair will square off in a second encounter at The Sphere, Las Vegas, with Mayweather gearing up for his first sanctioned bout since 2017. Despite the ‘professional’ tag attached to his crossover […]

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Juan Manuel Marquez names Mexico’s greatest ever fighter: “Unquestionably”

6 March 2026 at 23:04

found it nigh impossible to tackle a top 10 list of Mexican fighters, yet naming the greatest champion his country has ever produced seemed a far more straightforward task. The Hall of Famer is widely regarded as an all-time top 10 Mexican warrior himself, having claimed world title glory across four weight divisions. Perhaps most […]

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Paulie Malignaggi picks a winner in Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2

6 March 2026 at 19:53

Former world champion has predicted the rematch between and , basing his opinion largely on Pacquiao’s latest performance. The two pound-for-pound legends will square off in a professional rematch at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19, over a decade removed from their first encounter. Back then, Mayweather came away with the WBC, WBO and […]

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Terence Crawford weighs in on Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez rivalry

6 March 2026 at 17:45

has offered his take on why a mega fight between and continues to float in the ether. During his time as WBC ‘interim’ champion, Benavidez had persistently called for a shot at Alvarez, who reigned supreme as undisputed super-middleweight champion between 2021 and 2024. The Mexican then reclaimed his undisputed crown last year, outpointing William […]

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WBA heavyweight champion targets Wardley vs Dubois winner for ‘blockbuster’ fight

6 March 2026 at 14:04

The winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois could be in line for an immediate unification showdown, depending on whether Oleksandr Usyk keeps hold of his WBA title. Wardley will make the first defence of his WBO title on May 9, taking on former IBF champion Dubois at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. The 31-year-old was […]

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IBF urged to strip Usyk and put heavyweight title on the line for upcoming fight

6 March 2026 at 13:55

Oleksandr Usyk may be forced to relinquish another world title, potentially allowing two heavyweight veterans to collide for his IBF strap. The Ukrainian became a three-time, two-division undisputed champion after securing a fifth-round stoppage victory in his rematch with Daniel Dubois last July. Since then, Usyk has vacated his WBO title, enabling Fabio Wardley to […]

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Carl Froch sees a KO in Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis: “This is his toughest fight”

6 March 2026 at 12:47

Carl Froch has given his prediction and thoughts on Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis, which takes place at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11. It was confirmed on February 26 that Benn will feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, just under a week after the Brit announced his signing with […]

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