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O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford official for May 30th on DAZN

As expected, WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster’s next defense will pit him against Raymond Ford atop a May 30th DAZN show at Houston’s Fertitta Center. Foster (24-3, 12 KO), last seen routing Stephen Fulton in December, has won 14 of his last 15. This will mark the second defense of his second title reign; […]

MVP offers opponents to Katie Taylor for a final fight at Croke Park

It’s no secret that Katie Taylor is nearing the finish line of her professional fighting career nor that she would hope for a proper sendoff at Croke Park in Dublin, even if she is a bit doubtful that it happens. Enter Most Valuable Promotions, with co-founder Nakisa Bidarian saying he’s down to provide the services […]

Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 official for May 16th on DAZN

As expected, Keyshawn Davis will rematch Nahir Albright on May 16th in Norfolk, helming Top Rank’s first main event on DAZN. The pair first met in 2023, with Davis (14-0, 10 KO) taking home a unanimous decision that was later overturned due to a failed drug test for marijuana. They’ve since traded blows backstage, so […]

Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright rematch set for May 16

While previously reported, a rematch between super lightweights Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright is officially on schedule for May 16 at Norfolk’s Scope Arena, and streaming live on DAZN. The card will co-feature Brian Norman Jr making his return against Josh Wagner in a welterweight contest. The card is billed ‘unfinished business’ alluding to the […]

‘Two worlds’: Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven look to bring together fan bases

Ahead of their upcoming battle at the pyramids on May 23, Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven sit down with Ring Magazine to discuss the big event and their thoughts on what this means. While many pure boxing fans aren’t thrilled with the idea of Usyk boxing someone from an entirely different discipline, these two think […]

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Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan eliminator set for May 15th

Paddy Donovan’s quest for a third crack at Lewis Crocker will pit him against veteran spoiler Karen Chukhadzhian on May 15th in Mannheim, Germany. Donovan (14-2, 11 KO) sits winless since his 2024 finish of Lewis Ritson, going 0-1-1 against Crocker in their two meetings. The first saw Donovan dominate the Belfast native in hostile […]

‘Usyk will go down’: Rico Verhoeven confident in power, size advantage

Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven is confident that his punching power will translate to elite level professional boxing when he faces Oleksandr Usyk on May 23 in Egypt. “When I land my best punch on him, of course, he will go down. It’s, like, a 20 kilo weight difference,” Verhoeven says. “He’s like a built-up cruiserweight, […]

How to watch Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin: Start time, streaming and TV, full fight lineup

Alycia Baumgardner is set to return this Friday, April 17, 2026, to defend her three super featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in the main event of MVP’s second ESPN card, MVW-02. We’ll have live coverage and updates this Friday night, so make sure you come back to Bad Left Hook for that, and […]

Chris Billam-Smith signs with Zuffa Boxing, could be next for Opetaia

Zuffa Boxing may have secured their first really notable fight, signing former cruiserweight titleholder Chris Billam-Smith, which could potentially set up a bout with the top man in the division, Jai Opetaia. With Zuffa just beginning to build its roster, the cards to date from the TKO venture have been solid but second- or third-tier […]

Thanongsak Simsri knocks out Sergio Mendoza to defend IBF belt

IBF light flyweight champion Thanongsak Simsri defended his title in dramatic fashion this morning, knocking out undefeated Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza at Korakuen Hall. Simsri (40-1, 35 KO) clipped Mendoza (27-1, 23 KO) with a chopping right midway through the second and swarmed on the ropes, ultimately leveling the challenger with a nasty left hook. Mendoza […]

Don’t blame Anthony Joshua for not participating in Tyson Fury’s theatrics

Tyson Fury wanted to make a big show out of challenging Anthony Joshua to a fight yesterday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, following Fury’s predicable comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua didn’t really oblige. When asked/commanded by Fury and Turki Alalshikh to come into the ring for Fury’s challenge, Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn instead stayed […]

Boxing stock report: Tenshin Nasukawa rising, while Fury, Benn, Estrada drop

▲ Up ▲ Tenshin Nasukawa Nasukawa had the best performance of his career in Tokyo with his one-sided win over Juan Francisco Estrada. There’s no question that the 36-year-old Estrada has seen better days, he’s clearly declined, he’s a little small at 118 lbs, but he is still a pretty good pro boxer. Not a […]

‘This was my last fight’: Regis Prograis announces retirement after loss to Conor Benn

Immediately following his decision loss to Conor Benn on today’s Netflix card, Regis Prograis announced his retirement from the sport of boxing while talking to Fight Hype. Prograis showed all the heart and toughness he’s been known for over the years, but it was evident in the fight he was physically compromised and is now […]

Will Fury vs Joshua happen after AJ refuses to take ‘clout-chaser’ challenge bait?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua might be headed toward a fight, but an attempt to get Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn to publicly accept a challenge after Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov didn’t produce any results. The long-awaited, long-overdue, but still commercially massive fight between the two heavyweight stars was teased throughout the Fury vs […]

HIGHLIGHTS! Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in latest comeback

Tyson Fury ended his latest “retirement” with a clear and wide decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov today in London, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 37-year-old Fury improved to 35-2-1 (24 KO) with a 12-round victory on scores of 119-109, 120-108, and 120-108. Makhmudov (21-3, 19 KO) never presented all that much of a challenge other […]