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Naoya Inoue urged to move up in weight for battle of KO punchers: “I’m right here”

19 March 2026 at 19:44

may finally make his move to featherweight later this year and there is one American superstar that is keen to be first in line for a fight with the Japanese sensation. Inoue won world titles at both light-flyweight and super-flyweight and became the undisputed champion at both bantamweight and super-bantamweight, defending all four 122lb marbles […]

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Bob Arum says his fighter will be one of the greatest of all time if he ‘controls his life’

19 March 2026 at 16:23

Top Rank CEO has worked with some of boxing’s best, promoting the likes of Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during his time in the sport, and now there is a member of Arum’s current stable that he believes could go on to be one of the greatest boxers of all time. Arum promoted […]

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Derek Chisora changes his Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois prediction: “Will he quit?”

19 March 2026 at 15:08

Manchester is set to host it’s sixth heavyweight world title fight when attempts a first defence of his WBO crown, tasked with former IBF ruler . Ahead of the showdown, fellow British heavyweight has altered his prediction. Wardley has shown the guts and guile of a worthy champion in wins over Justis Huni and , […]

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Ryan Garcia names the fighter who hit him harder than Gervonta Davis and Rolly Romero

19 March 2026 at 02:14

has suffered professional defeats to both and , but the Californian maintains that neither of those men have hit him the hardest thus far during his professional career. Garcia has hit the deck on four occasions during his professional career, with two of those coming against Davis back in 2023, where he was dropped in […]

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Mike Tyson names his top 5 active fighters

19 March 2026 at 00:37

Heavyweight fan-favourite remains a fan of the sport to this day and now the once ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ has picked out his five personal favourite active fighters. ‘Iron Mike’ obliterated all opposition on route to winning the world title at the age of 20 years old – a record that is unlikely to […]

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Canelo called out for rematch six years on from first fight: “I wasn’t at my best”

18 March 2026 at 16:28

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez no longer has a world title to his name, but he still has plenty of options ahead of his return to the ring later this year. Canelo’s reign at super-middleweight was nothing short of legendary, claiming all four titles in the division in less than 12 months by beating Callum Smith, Billy […]

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Oleksandr Usyk sets his sights on two potential trilogy fights before retirement

18 March 2026 at 16:03

Though will be taking on kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in his next fight, the unified heavyweight ruler has made it clear he wants to get back to more traditional bouts thereafter. That plan may include not one, but two trilogies. Usyk’s runs at both cruiserweight and heavyweight have been nothing short of remarkable, becoming a […]

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Moses Itauma admits there is one heavyweight he may struggle to beat

18 March 2026 at 15:11

is deemed by many to be the future of the heavyweight division, but there is one man that the 21-year-old has admitted that he may not overcome just yet. Since his professional debut, Itauma has gone the distance just twice in his 13 contests, with all 11 of those knockouts coming in the second round […]

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Tyson Fury says former heavyweight champion should’ve retired years ago: “You’re finished”

18 March 2026 at 14:23

Next month, will come out of retirement for a fifth time, as he eyes up the chance to become a three-time heavyweight ruler, but there is one fellow and active former champion who he believes should have walked away from the sport years ago. Fury overcame to become the unified heavyweight world champion back in […]

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Frank Warren backs new signing to make history as first heavyweight champion from Ireland

18 March 2026 at 13:48

Frank Warren boasts the most significant heavyweight stable in boxing. He now has a new prospect to get behind – one he believes could be the man to set a world record. Warren was thrilled to sign Ireland’s Adam Olaniyan, a seven-time national amateur champion who had been poised to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games […]

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Fabio Wardley reacts to Oleksandr Usyk saying he will fight him on the condition he beats Dubois

18 March 2026 at 12:13

has been calling for a clash with fellow heavyweight world champion since becoming WBO champion, and after hearing that the Ukrainian is planning to face him, the Briton gave a surprising reaction. Wardley knocked out Joseph Parker in an upset win to get his hands on the WBO Interim world title back in October, seemingly […]

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Tim Bradley u-turns on Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia 2 prediction: “It should be easy”

18 March 2026 at 02:45

A rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is fast becoming one of the biggest fights in the sport of boxing, with the fact that both men now hold welterweight world titles only adding to the allure of the second instalment of their fierce rivalry. In anticipation, Tim Bradley has reversed his prediction for the […]

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Roy Jones Jr: Only one man has what it takes to beat Shakur Stevenson

17 March 2026 at 22:11

’s latest win has seen him rise up the pound-for-pound rankings, perceived to be one of the hardest fighters to beat in the world of boxing. Still, in the eyes of boxing legend , there is one man that can overcome him skill. Stevenson has maintained an undefeated record whilst progressing through the weight divisions, […]

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Crawford vs Prime Pacquiao: Champion who faced both knows who is better

17 March 2026 at 20:03

One former world champion, who faced both and fellow star , has had his say on which legend he believes to be superior. Crawford became the first fighter since Henry Armstrong to become a three-division undisputed champion when he overcame super-middleweight icon Canelo Alvarez in his final professional fight in September, simultaneously becoming a five-division […]

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Usyk’s team reveal the real reason they aren’t fighting Deontay Wilder next

17 March 2026 at 18:54

A couple of months ago, a showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder seemed imminent. However, Usyk has since moved on from those plans, and his team has now revealed why the fight was abandoned. Usyk publicly stated his intentions to take on ‘The Bronze Bomber’, keen to add the name of a another long-standing […]

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David Benavidez picks a winner in Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “No disrespect”

17 March 2026 at 18:22

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set for a rematch later this year and now reigning WBC light-heavyweight world champion David Benavidez has offered his prediction for what is sure to be one of the biggest events of the 2026 boxing calendar. Mayweather and Pacquiao collided in 2015, where ‘TBE’ secured one of his most […]

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Ryan Garcia says former champion is now his only option for next fight: “He’s down”

17 March 2026 at 15:12

After being linked to a host of fighters following his world title win, WBC welterweight ruler now believes he has been left with just one option for his first defence of his new 147lb title. Garcia breezed through Mario Barrios with ease last month and he has since been linked to a grudge rematch with […]

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Lennox Lewis answers if Oleksandr Usyk could have competed in his era

17 March 2026 at 13:53

Two-time undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is being heralded as one of the greats of the division, but some argue that he has lacked fierce competition. When asked how Usyk would have fared in his era, Lennox Lewis answered confidently. Usyk’s undisputed runs at both cruiserweight and heavyweight have been nothing short of legendary, […]

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Miguel Cotto names the opponent more skilful than Mayweather and Pacquiao

16 March 2026 at 22:08

is one of five men to have shared the ring with both and as a professional, but when it came to naming the most skilled opponent of his career, ‘Junito’ looked elsewhere. The Puerto Rican is part of the rare group of fighters to have faced both of boxing’s modern pound-for-pound standouts, joining Oscar De […]

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Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis all targeted by welterweight’s newest addition

16 March 2026 at 19:18

, and are among those in the sights of one man hoping to thrust his name into the mix at the very top level. At present, Haney holds the WBO welterweight world title whilst Rolando Romero is in possession of the WBA crown, and the US pair are expected to collide in May for a […]

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua reportedly ‘agreed’ with broadcaster set

16 March 2026 at 14:48

For years, fight fans around the world have been clamouring for a showdown between two of Britain’s best heavyweights, and . Now, it seems as though the pair may finally meet, with an agreement reportedly in place. Fury and Joshua have been rumoured for a fight with one another for almost a decade, but to […]

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Keyshawn Davis says he is ‘moving up in weight for championship fight’

9 March 2026 at 23:49

has been linked to a move up to welterweight in recent weeks and it seems as though ‘The Businessman’ will soon make the jump, with a date for a ‘championship fight’ up at 147lbs supposedly set. Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight world title when he missed weight ahead of a planned first defence […]

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Victor Ortiz sums up Pacquiao’s chances of beating Mayweather in rematch

9 March 2026 at 18:26

Over a decade after their first encounter, and are set to meet for a second time, as ‘TBE’ makes an unexpected professional comeback. Now, Victor Ortiz, who faced Mayweather back in 2011, has laid out his prediction ahead of the fight. Mayweather famously halted Ortiz in a controversial fashion, dropping and stopping the Kansas-born champion […]

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Shakur Stevenson names ‘his biggest threat’ at 140: “I’ll fight him first”

9 March 2026 at 17:55

’s future weight is unknown after his plans were disrupted by the WBC. Although, the Newark southpaw now seems to be considering remaining at super-lightweight. The American moved up to 140lbs and dethroned Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO super-lightweight world title, but the undefeated sensation had planned on returning to 135lbs and defending his […]

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Josh Taylor predicts ex rival Regis Prograis vs Conor Benn: “He’ll have problems”

9 March 2026 at 13:21

Conor Benn is set to make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Regis Prograis next month and now Josh Taylor, who famously defeated the latter, has weighed in on the contest. Taylor trumped Prograis by majority decision when the then-undefeated duo collided in a super-lightweight world title unification at the O2 Arena back in 2019, on […]

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Fabio Wardley sums up Oleksandr Usyk choosing Verhoeven over undisputed fight

9 March 2026 at 12:36

Fabio Wardley had hoped to face Oleksandr Usyk in 2026, but Ukraine’s unified heavyweight ruler has instead proceeded with a left-field fight with Dutch kickboxer, Rico Verhoeven. After knocking out Joseph Parker to get his hands on the WBO Interim heavyweight title, Wardley called for a showdown with Usyk, hoping to secure a shot at […]

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The fighter Mayweather calls his successor set to fight on Pacquiao rematch undercard

9 March 2026 at 02:27

Following the announcement of the rematch between and , fans are anticipating a blockbuster undercard to support a high-profile main-event. Now, the man who Mayweather himself tipped as his successor has let slip that he expects to appear on the bill. Mayweather and Pacquiao collided back in 2015, where Mayweather scored a legendary unanimous decision […]

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Fighter who sparred both David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez makes prediction

7 March 2026 at 19:24

In two months’ time, and collide in one of the most hotly-anticipated bouts of the 2026 calendar, and a fighter who has regularly sparred both has offered his opinion on the contest. Benavidez became the youngest super-middleweight world champion of all time when he defeated Ronald Gavril in 2017, but ‘The Mexican Monster’ has since […]

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Tim Bradley makes knockout prediction for Devin Haney vs Rolando Romero: “I see it”

7 March 2026 at 17:28

After months of uncertainty, it seems as though will collide with . As speculation builds, two-division champion has offered his prediction for the fight, where he believes a stoppage may occur. Having become the undisputed lightweight world champion with a victory over George Kambosos Jr, Haney defended the 135lb throne in a rematch with the […]

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Former world champion says Floyd Mayweather was lucky they didn’t fight: “His record might be different”

7 March 2026 at 14:47

retired with a record of 50-0 and lived a lavish life outside of the ring, but there is one former world champion who believes that he could have had an impact on both of those things, if he was presented with the opportunity to fight ‘TBE’. Mayweather claimed world titles at super-featherweight, super-welterweight, and every […]

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