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‘It feels good to be able to get that back in the ring’: Nahir Albright talks rematch with Keyshawn Davis
As Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright get set to fight this weekend, Top Rank continues to promote the fight as an opportunity for vindication for Albright, who previously fought Davis and his brother (the most recent of which led to an ugly post-fight altercation). Keyshawn hasn’t been all too thrilled with that angle of the […]
‘If either fighter loses, you cannot do the fight’: Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury cannot afford a slip up
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are on a collision course for the end of the year, but neither man can afford a slip up as both intend to take interim fights that lead into that much bigger one later. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn tells Sky Sports that should either man come up short […]
‘Try and punch his f—ing head in’: Dave Allen on Hrgovic and feeling no pressure as underdog
Dave Allen has another chance at a big fight on Saturday, as he’ll face Filip Hrgovic in a main event from Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium, live on DAZN. The 34-year-old Allen (25-8-2, 20 KO) is coming off of a clear loss to Arslanbek Makhmudov last October, though he has taken a tune-up fight since then, a […]
‘Your resume is not even close to mine’: O’Shaquie Foster says he’s demonstrably better than Raymond Ford
With O’Shaquie Foster set to defend his WBC super featherweight title against Raymond Ford on May 30 in Houston, both fighters sat down for a face-to-face chat where they would read off some fan questions towards one another. This format led to a quite a bit of bickering between the two men, with Foster ultimately […]
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro official: Date, location for IBF title fight
Lewis Crocker will defend his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro on June 24 in Tennyson, Australia, a suburb of Brisbane. No Limit Boxing will promote the bout at Pat Rafter Arena, which is center court at the Queensland Tennis Centre, which can hold about 7,000 at maximum seating capacity. Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) won […]
Vasiliy Lomachenko to return as Top Rank contract expires: Big fight options
Vasiliy Lomachenko has changed his mind about the retirement that was announced just under a year ago, on the day his contract with Top Rank expired, according to Mike Coppinger of The Ring. The Ring said on social media that Lomachenko is “seeking the biggest fights possible” as a promotional free agent. Now 38, Lomachenko […]
‘I’m used to the big lights’: Rico Verhoeven won’t fold under the pressure of Oleksandr Usyk fight
Rico Verhoeven spends some time talking to DAZN about his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk on May 23. During the conversation Verhoeven breaks down his thoughts on the fight, how it came together, the opportunity it presents and more. Check out some excerpts of what he had to say below. Verhoeven on whether he has […]
Dave Allen offers to be tune-up opponent for Tyson Fury
As Tyson Fury heads towards a showdown with Anthony Joshua before 2026 is out, fellow British heavyweight Dave Allen raises his hand to be an interim fight for Fury before he squares off with Joshua. Allen takes on Filip Hrgovic this weekend in Doncaster and tells Sky Sports that he’s hoping his performance propels him […]
Jake Paul says he may never fight again: ‘Definitely in the realm of possibility’
Jake Paul says there’s a very real chance he may never box again following having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua in a loss last December. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Paul said that never fighting again is “definitely in the realm of possibility,” and that he should have clearer information on the injury soon enough. […]
‘Those fights take a lot out of you’: Frank Warren says potential Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch not imminent
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren shares his thoughts on this past weekend’s heavyweight title fight where Daniel Dubois reclaimed a belt against Fabio Wardley. In a conversation with talkSPORT, Warren gives his reaction to the fight, whether he believed Wardley should’ve been stopped sooner, and whether or not there will be a rematch. Warren on whether […]
‘We can sell out a stadium’: Agit Kabayel sends message to Oleksandr Usyk
Agit Kabayel may be on the outside looking in with respects to a potential shot at Oleksandr Usyk, but he makes his pitch to Usyk for a big showdown in Germany. Kabayel says he’s a bigger name than Usyk may realize in the country, and firmly believes they could sell out a stadium with a […]
Keyshawn vs Albright 2, Allen vs Hrgovic: Boxing schedule and previews for May 16, 2026
Saturday, May 16 DAZN, 11:00 am ET, Allen vs Hrgovic prelims. Also on YouTube, etc., like always. DAZN, 12:30 pm ET, Granit Stein vs Diego Carmona. From Ingolstadt, Germany. Super middleweights in the main event. Stein (20-1-1, 11 KO) is ranked #138 in the world by BoxRec despite the fairly pretty record, because the fairly […]
‘There was no losers in there’: Don Charles credits both Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley
Daniel Dubois came away from his thrilling fight with Fabio Wardley with his hand raised as he once again became world champion, but his trainer Don Charles says no one really lost in that fight as far as he can see it, given the display of heart Fabio Wardley put on in a losing effort. […]
‘Boxing has become a European sport’: Dana White wants Zuffa to have foothold in the UK
Zuffa Boxing promoter Dana White spent some time talking to boxing media follow its latest card, and fielded questions about a number of subjects ranging from the plans for his company in the UK, plans to sign more and more fighters to their outfit, and more. Check out some of what White had to say […]
Redneck Brawl 13: All the highlights and wildest moments from Hillbilly Invasion!
The 13th edition of Redneck Brawl, arguably the greatest show in the boxing-adjacent universe, delivered big once again in the latest visit to Knoxville, Tennessee. Thirty fights were scheduled, with some scrubbed due to a nervous stomach, a swollen and droopy leg, and a no-show, but even those disappointments ultimately led to a surprise bonus […]
‘It was an honor’: Daniel Dubois thanks Fabio Wardley for epic heavyweight war
Daniel Dubois has a heavyweight title again, as “DDD” took the WBO belt away from Fabio Wardley in an epic, bloody war today in Manchester, England. It’s a fight that is destined to go down in legend, with Dubois (23-3, 22 KO) coming off the canvas twice early to turn the face of Wardley (20-1-1, […]
‘Best heavyweight fight I’ve ever put on’: Frank Warren on Wardley vs Dubois brawl
Promoter Frank Warren has been around for many decades now, and he’s put on his share of heavyweight fights. But he says that today’s battle between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley was the best he’s ever promoted. And for once, this doesn’t seem anything like “promoter-speak.” If you watched the fight, you know this was […]
Wardley vs Dubois: Live streaming results, round by round, highlights and reactions
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will face off today in a highly-anticipated heavyweight showdown, with Wardley’s WBO title on the line in the main event. DAZN will have the fights streaming from 1:30 pm ET, and Bad Left Hook will be here with live coverage, including fight-by-fight results, highlights, reactions, and more for the full, […]
Redneck Brawl 13: Live results, updates, round by round, how to watch, start time
Full results and highlights! Fate has given us the ideal gift to properly celebrate the beloved mothers in our lives this weekend with Redneck Brawl 13: Hillbilly Invasion! It’s the first return to Knoxville since Brawl #9, the Appalachian Throwdown, and the latest in the most outrageous, hilarious, action-packed promotion in the boxing-ish business. Tonight’s […]
Ra’eese Aleem misses weight, title shot vs Angelo Leo canceled
The show will go on on Saturday, but Ra’eese Aleem will not be facing Angelo Leo. Aleem missed weight on Friday for the featherweight (126 lbs) title bout, which was set to see Leo defend his IBF title. Leo first weighed in at 128.8 lbs, and a second attempt so him get down to 128, […]
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois prediction: Who will win and how
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are set for a big heavyweight showdown on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with Wardley defending his WBO heavyweight title from Manchester, England, streaming live on DAZN. Two heavyweight bombers in their prime years, one unbeaten against the odds and a rising force, one a former heavily-hyped prospect who has been […]
‘Almost at the finish line’: Floyd Mayweather expects to resolve dispute, fight Manny Pacquiao in rematch
Floyd Mayweather made an appearance for press conference for his upcoming exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis on June 27, but naturally what most observers are more interested in is where things stand with a supposed rematch with Manny Pacquiao. It had been reported and even announced by Netflix that the rematch was on, but Mayweather […]
‘We don’t build our plans around one name’: Oleksandr Usyk’s team weighs options for next fight
There’s been a lot of talk and speculation as to the future plans of heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who is currently schedule to take on kickboxer Rico Vanhoeven in a couple of weeks in front of the Egyptian pyramids. While it’s known that Usyk will be ordered to make a WBC mandatory title defense after […]
‘We’ve got plenty of heavyweights for him’: Frank Warren says he has lots of options for Oleksandr Usyk
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren gives his reaction to the the outlook of the heavyweight division, with particular respect to Oleksandr Usyk and whether or not he’ll be looking to take on some other top heavyweights after his upcoming novelty fight against a kickboxer. Here’s some of what Warren had to say below. Warren on Usyk […]
‘They already got their eyes set on these bigger fights’: Ryan Rozicki says Chris Billam-Smith making mistake by looking past him
As Ryan Rozicki gets his ready for a June 6 fight with Chris Billam-Smith, Rozicki believes his opponent may be making the mistake of looking past the task at hand towards bigger opportunities down the line — namely a potential fight against Jai Opetaia. With Billam-Smith making it known he plans to with this upcoming […]
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