Brad Rea gave a titanic effort, even flooring his man in the second round, but was ultimately denied a European title triumph over Lyndon Arthur in November. ‘The Sting’ had previously elevated his career by claiming the EBU title, unanimously outpointing Shakan Pitters with an assertive performance last June. In his light-heavyweight encounter with Arthur, […]

The post Brad Rea reflects on Lyndon Arthur defeat as he targets comeback win over Liam Cameron appeared first on Boxing News.

has put himself in pole position for another monumental opportunity, courtesy of his unanimous decision victory over Junto Nakatani. The two Japanese stars squared off at a sold-out Tokyo Dome, with Inoue successfully defending his undisputed super-bantamweight crown. While being a sizable pre-fight favourite, ‘The Monster’ was never likely to encounter a straightforward night’s work […]

The post Naoya Inoue targeted for another super fight against unbeaten star immediately after Nakatani win appeared first on Boxing News.

Eddie Hearn has claimed that rejected three world title opportunities before inking a deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. It was announced in February that ‘The Destroyer’ had signed a one-fight agreement with the new promotional outfit, ending his working relationship with Matchroom Boxing. This followed his successful revenge mission against Chris Eubank Jr in […]

The post Conor Benn refused to fight three world champions says Hearn: “He knows his limitations” appeared first on Boxing News.

Eddie Hearn believes he has the perfect ace up his sleeve, especially after went 12 rounds in a “competitive fight” with Junto Nakatani. Their super-bantamweight encounter on Saturday certainly had its competitive moments, but ‘The Monster’ ultimately showed his elite-level capabilities by claiming a unanimous decision victory. In doing so, Inoue successfully defended his undisputed […]

The post Eddie Hearn says he has the man to beat Naoya Inoue: “I’ve never been more convinced” appeared first on Boxing News.

d has responded to Turki Alalshikh’s request that he comes out of retirement and enters a rematch with . The Saudi boxing chief spearheaded their first encounter in September, when Crawford moved up two weight divisions and claimed a career-defining unanimous decision victory. In doing so, the American became a three-division undisputed king – and […]

The post Terence Crawford responds to Turki Alalshikh’s offer to unretire for Canelo rematch appeared first on Boxing News.

Frank Warren is clear that there will be a world title on the line in ‘s return, regardless of whether is standing in the opposite corner. The leading contender claimed his WBC ‘interim’ title in February 2025, when he climbed off the canvas to halt Zhilei Zhang with a vicious sixth-round body attack. Prior to […]

The post Frank Warren says Agit Kabayel will be in world title fight this September appeared first on Boxing News.

Jose Benavidez Sr, the father and trainer of , has insisted there is only one fighter who would offer his son a considerable challenge. The 29-year-old became a three-division world champion against Gilberto Ramirez, dethroning his former sparring partner with a sixth-round stoppage at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Beforehand, many felt their encounter was likely […]

The post Jose Benavidez Sr says just one man can test his son David Benavidez: “He’s the only guy” appeared first on Boxing News.

Eddie Hearn has given a knockout prediction for Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois, which takes place this Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Wardley will make the first defence of his world title after being elevated from ‘interim’ to full WBO champion towards the end of last year. This followed his 11th-round triumph over Joseph […]

The post Eddie Hearn makes final KO prediction for Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois title fight appeared first on Boxing News.

Naoya Inoue has revealed his honest thoughts on Junto Nakatani, having shared 12 rounds of incredible focus and tension with the three-division world champion. The pair squared off at a sold-out Tokyo Dome yesterday, headlining the most-attended Japanese boxing event in history as they collided in front of around 55,000 spectators. Inoue, a sizable pre-fight […]

The post Naoya Inoue sums up Junto Nakatani’s ability after undisputed victory appeared first on Boxing News.

Errol Spence has addressed health concerns ahead of his clash with Tim Tszyu, which takes place just under three years removed from his punishing defeat to Terence Crawford. The 36-year-old has not fought since losing his WBC, IBF and WBA world titles to Crawford, who produced a masterful performance to claim the undisputed welterweight crown. […]

The post Errol Spence speaks out honestly on health concerns as he announces ring return appeared first on Boxing News.

has explained why he exited the T-Mobile Arena just as was gearing up to deliver a ruthless performance against Gilberto Ramirez. ‘The Mexican Monster’ became a three-weight world champion by beating Ramirez, who was relieved of his WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles via a sixth-round stoppage. Prior to the finish, Benavidez had scored a fourth-round […]

The post Canelo explains why he left the arena instead of watching David Benavidez KO ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez appeared first on Boxing News.

has considered ’s chances against and , as either man could soon be ordered to face the rising star. Before anything else, Wardley must first defend his WBO world title against Dubois on May 9, headlining a Queensberry show at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. The 31-year-old was elevated from ‘interim’ to full heavyweight champion following […]

The post Carl Froch sees only one outcome if Moses Itauma is ordered to face Wardley vs Dubois winner appeared first on Boxing News.

has given his immediate reaction to David Benavidez’s punishing beatdown of Gilberto Ramirez, which culminated in a stunning sixth-round finish at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The pair squared off for Ramirez’s WBO and WBA cruiserweight belts, with Benavidez jumping up from 175lbs in pursuit of three-division world championship glory. And he did so with remarkable […]

The post Mike Tyson sums up David Benavidez’s KO performance against ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez appeared first on Boxing News.

Oleksandr Usyk could be persuaded to amend his three-fight plan, potentially shifting his focus away from a clash with the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian outlined his exit strategy in March, shortly after it was announced that he would collide with Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23. This represents Usyk’s […]

The post Oleksandr Usyk now targeted to face unbeaten mandatory challenger this year appeared first on Boxing News.

has revealed his toughest opponent in 27 professional outings, rather surprisingly mentioning a fighter he defeated inside the distance. Most would suspect the American’s “hardest fight” came against Gervonta Davis, who stopped ‘King Ry’ with a sickening seventh-round body shot in their 2023 encounter. Alternatively, Rolando Romero gave Garcia a tricky night’s work in May […]

The post Ryan Garcia looks past Gervonta Davis when naming the toughest fight of his career appeared first on Boxing News.

has shared his reaction to taking on , believing the former undisputed king should be fighting an alternative opponent. It was reported on Thursday that the pair have agreed to collide for Mbilli’s WBC super-middleweight strap in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 12. The showdown would present Canelo with an opportunity to reclaim one of […]

The post David Benavidez reacts to Canelo’s comeback fight against Mbilli and names ‘better choice’ opponent appeared first on Boxing News.

remains baffled by the result of his one of his fights, believing that even his opponent knows who deserved to emerge victorious. Boxing legend Pacquiao has competed on 73 occasions in his professional career, but it was his most recent outing against Mario Barrios that has left him confused. The pair squared off last July, […]

The post Manny Pacquiao still feels cheated out of record breaking victory: “He knows who won” appeared first on Boxing News.

’ comeback could soon become clear as “real talks” with an opponent are set to be occurring “very soon”. The 31-year-old has not fought since March 2025, when he retained his WBA world lightweight title with a controversial draw against Lamont Roach. Since then, ‘Tank’ has been made ‘champion in recess’ by the WBA, largely […]

The post Gervonta Davis to be approached for comeback fight ‘very soon’: “We have to push for it” appeared first on Boxing News.

has questioned the punch resistance of ahead of his world cruiserweight title challenge against . The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this Saturday, with Benavidez jumping up from 175lbs in an attempt to claim Ramirez’s WBO and WBA belts. Victory would see him become a three-division world champion, while retaining the […]

The post Oscar De La Hoya delivers KO verdict for David Benavidez vs Zurdo: “He doesn’t have a good chin” appeared first on Boxing News.

Junto Nakatani has assessed the lofty status of , who many consider to be a top two pound-for-pound star. The pair will square off at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, with Inoue making the seventh defence of his four major super-bantamweight titles. As a two-division undisputed champion, the 33-year-old sits alongside Oleksandr Usyk as […]

The post Junto Nakatani asked if Naoya Inoue is the best fighter in the world ahead of undisputed clash appeared first on Boxing News.