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Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora in play for April
Despite Oleksandr Usyk openly targeting a fight against former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder, longtime boxing reporter Dan Rafael cites his sources that a Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora fight is in the midst of being finalized for April in London. This represents an potential unexpected turn of events as even the WBC had paved way […]
‘It’s too soon for him’: Raymond Muratalla likes experience advantage over Andy Cruz
With Raymond Muratalla set to defend his IBF lightweight title against Andy Cruz this weekend, in what is only Cruz’s 7th professional fight, Muratalla explains why he’s feeling confident heading into the fight and why he expects to carry the day on Saturday night to retain his belt. Here’s some of what he had to […]
Ricardo Sandoval vs Anthony Olascuaga unification reportedly eyed for March
ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez reports “high interest” in a three-belt flyweight unification between Ricardo Sandoval and Anthony Olascuaga, which could land in Japan this coming March. Sandoval (27-2, 18 KO) was on the verge of a title shot when he dropped a majority decision to David Jimenez in 2022, but bounced back with six straight victories, […]
‘I perform best when people underestimate me’: Teofimo Lopez feeling confident heading into Shakur Stevenson title defense
Teofimo Lopez sits down with DAZN to talk about his upcoming WBO 140 lb title defense against Shakur Stevenson on January 31, saying he’s expecting to reveal the flaws in Shakur’s game and demonstrate he’s not the technical genius he’s portrayed to be. “The mentality part of it is going to really be the key […]
‘He’s still in his prime’: Eddie Hearn happy to see Tyson Fury return to boxing
Eddie Hearn and Tyson Fury haven’t always been best friends or even gotten on well in public, but Hearn says he’s glad to see Fury break his “retirement” and plan a return to the ring. Hearn told Sky Sports that Fury is “brilliant” for boxing, and that he’s still in his prime: “He’s inspiring me […]
‘I do see a lot of weaknesses’: Shakur Stevenson talks upcoming fight with Teofimo Lopez
We’re now only two weeks away from the junior welterweight showdown between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson on Jan. 31, and looking ahead to the card DAZN drops some more behind the scenes footage of Shakur in camp as he physically prepares himself for the battle. “I didn’t have to make this fight,” Shakur said. […]
How to watch Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz, Zuffa Boxing, and more: Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Jan. 23-24, 2026
Friday, January 23rd Paramount+, 3:00 pm ET, Zuffa Boxing. From Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s Dana White’s first boxing show with Paramount, and Stumberg recently gave a pretty clear assessment of the lineup and seriousness of this whole enterprise that I can’t really top or elaborate upon. Best I can say about this first card is […]
Raul Curiel vs Jordan Panthen result: Curiel takes decision win over late replacement
Raul Curiel maintained his undefeated record in a unanimous decision win tonight on DAZN in a middleweight fight, outpointing a game Jordan Panthen who came into the fight as a late replacement opponent. With the win Curiel improves to 17-0-1 (14 KO) and will look for his next opportunity after losing out on an Alexis […]
‘It’s a process’: Trainer Robert Garcia weighs in on Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz negotiations
Vergil Ortiz’s lead trainer Robert Garcia takes some time to talk to Fight Hub TV about his thoughts on the ongoing delay in finalizing what should be a clear fight to make against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Here, Garcia says that it’s really not either fighter that’s holding things up, but just the standard boxing politics […]
Raul Curiel vs Jordan Panthen: Live results and updates, how to watch, start time, running order
Raul Curiel is back in action tonight, but it won’t be the planned rematch with Alexis Rocha. Rocha was hospitalized after issues trying to make weight for what was supposed to be a welterweight rematch, and now Curiel will compete in a middleweight main event against late notice opponent Jordan Panthen. Technically, the fight is […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr files suit against Golden Boy Promotions, seeks separation and damages
Multiple outlets report that super welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr has filed suit against Golden Boy Promotions, seeking the termination of their “Professional Rights Agreement” alongside compensatory damages for “various breaches of the PRA and GBP’s economic interference with its prospective economic opportunities moving forward.” Curse you, saad, and your superior reaction times. News emerged […]
Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa ends on cut
Michael Zerafa’s score with the Tszyu family remains unsettled after a three-round no contest against Nikita this morning. Zerafa (34-5, 22 KO) suffered a cut to the eyelid after a clash of heads in the second round. Upon examination by the ringside physician, Zerafa insisted that he “couldn’t see” despite a lack of blood or […]
Emiliano Vargas vs Agustin Quintana highlights Navarrete vs Nunez undercard
Top Rank has unveiled the supporting cast for Emanuel Navarrete’s February 28th unification bout with Eduardo Nunez. In what the press release calls the leader of the undercard, Philly welterweight Tahmir Smalls (16-0, 11 KO) takes a noteworthy step up in class against longtime contender Abel Ramos (28-6-3, 22 KO), last seen battling Mario Barrios […]
Canelo Alvarez next fight: September 2026 return expected
Canelo Alvarez will be back in the ring this year, but it won’t be until September. Turki Alalshikh announced, with Canelo at his side, that the Mexican superstar will headline a “Mexico Against the World” event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is obviously the best possible location for such an event. The event will also […]
‘I always believed I’d be able to do it’: Dalton Smith reacts to big win over Subriel Matias
Fresh off of his big stoppage win over Subriel Matias to become a WBC world champion, Dalton Smith joins talkSPORT to discuss his reaction to the fight and validating himself as champion after overcoming all the odds over his career. Here’s some of what he had to say below. Smith on his knockout win “Obviously, […]
Alexis Rocha botches weight cut, new opponent found for Raul Curiel
Welp, there goes tomorrow’s biggest fight. Multiple outlets report that Alexis Rocha is out of his planned rematch with Raul Curiel, who now seeks an eleventh-hour opponent. Chris Mannix cites Rocha’s (25-2-1, 16 KO) trainer, Hector Lopez, to claim that his charge “had an issue that forced him to be hospitalized for a few hours.” […]
‘Most important fight of my career’: Andy Cruz prepares for Raymond Muratalla in first world title shot
Despite only having a 6-0 record, Andy Cruz is one of the most well-regarded fighters on the rise and will get his first shot at a major world title in an upcoming IBF title fight against Raymond Muratalla on January 24. Leading into the fight his Matchroom promoter takes fans behind the scenes of his […]
Gervonta Davis wanted for alleged domestic violence
Last October, Courtney Rossel filed a lawsuit accusing former partner Gervonta Davis of “battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.” Earlier today, the Miami Gardens Police Department announced a warrant for Davis’ arrest for “false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping” after reviewing security footage of the alleged incident and finding […]
‘There’s a lot of different ways to do it’: Teofimo Lopez has plans to break Shakur Stevenson’s defense
Leading into the January 31 showdown between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson for Lopez’s 140 lb title, both fighters sat down with Chris Mannix on behalf of DAZN to discuss their impending battle, what this fight means to them, and how they plan to approach the fight. Check out some excerpts of what both had […]
Mikaela Mayer drops WBO super welterweight title, focused on welterweight
Mikaela Mayer’s quest for an undisputed title will continue at 147 pounds, as WBO president Gustavo Olivieiri announced that Mayer relinquished the super welterweight version of the belt. She still presently holds the WBC and WBA titles at 154 pounds; those two sanctioning bodies play faster and looser with their rules than the others, so […]
The state of super middleweight
Let’s take a moment and recap what all’s happening at 168 following Terence Crawford’s exit, organized by belt. WBC The WBC belt was the first to go after Crawford, in an extremely funny move, declined to pay the sanctioning fee and sent Mauricio Sulaiman spiraling into a tantrum. Sulaiman immediately ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to face […]
‘My days at 140 are numbered’: Richardson Hitchins expects to soon move up in weight
140 lb titleholder Richardson Hitchins just recently caught up with Fight Hype to discuss where things are headed for his career in 2026, some recent social media beefs, and how Oscar Duarte is looking to be the most likely candidate for his next fight although the names he really wants are Teofimo Lopez and Devin […]
Thanongsak Simsri vs Sergio Mendoza title fight set for April 19th in Japan
The light flyweight division remains red-hot, as Salvador Rodriguez reports that knockout artist Sergio Mendoza will face IBF champion Thanongsak Simri on April 19th in Japan. It may seem odd for a Mexican challenger and a Thai champion to square off in the Land of the Rising Sun, but Simsri (39-1, 34 KO) has had […]
Callum Simpson triggers rematch clause, denies Troy Williamson title fight
Boxing politics raised Troy Williamson’s hopes and dashed them quite expertly. This past Sunday, the IBF’s most recent rankings update put Williamson at no. 6 at 168 thanks to his upset of Callum Simpson, putting him right in line for a vacant title bout with Osleys Iglesias after Canelo Alvarez, Jaime Munguia, and Hamzah Sheeraz […]
‘I’m going to be on that P4P list’: Keyshawn Davis says this is the year he cracks the top 10
With Keyshawn Davis on the comeback trail with a Jan. 31 fight against Jamaine Ortiz on the books, he joins Brian Custer to talk about his career and recent turmoil, how things have turned around for him, and what he’s looking to do now that he feels he’s back on the right track. Here’s some […]
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