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Tony Bellew sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after KO loss to Hrgovic
has highlighted one of ’s most glaring weaknesses, which could diminish his chances of becoming a world champion. In August, the 21-year-old was attempting to become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, who dethroned Trevor Berbick with a second-round finish in 1986. But despite dominating most of his encounter with Filip Hrgovic, and even […] The post Tony Bellew sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after KO loss to Hrgovic appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora names the heavyweight who will end Oleksandr Usyk’s unbeaten run: “He’ll KO him”
believes there is one man out there capable of knocking out inside five rounds. After vacating his unified world heavyweight titles earlier this year, Usyk stated he plans on having one final fight before retiring from the sport. He has been linked to a number of opponents for that farewell bout, one of them being […] The post Derek Chisora names the heavyweight who will end Oleksandr Usyk’s unbeaten run: “He’ll KO him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Mike Tyson delivers honest verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “I’m with him”
is backing one man to emerge victorious between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, who will finally square off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11. Initially, it was reported that the two British heavyweights would collide at New York’s Madison Square Garden, where Netflix felt the event would appeal to an American audience. After several […] The post Mike Tyson delivers honest verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “I’m with him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo vs Mbilli undercard world title fight thrown into doubt as WBA ‘has not approved’
The Christian Mbilli vs Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez undercard may yet lose a world title fight, despite being confirmed this week by the promotion. Canelo looks to bounce back from the third loss of his career when he faces new WBC super-middlweight world champion Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this month. The card is billed ‘Mexico […] The post Canelo vs Mbilli undercard world title fight thrown into doubt as WBA ‘has not approved’ appeared first on Boxing News .
Oleksandr Usyk talks with Deontay Wilder ‘dead’ as new potential opponent emerges
Negotiations for a showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder have reportedly been abandoned, with both heavyweights now being linked to alternative opponents. Usyk initially expressed his interest in facing ‘The Bronze Bomber’ towards the end of last year, only to instead lock horns with former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven. The pair collided last May […] The post Oleksandr Usyk talks with Deontay Wilder ‘dead’ as new potential opponent emerges appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma makes final trainer decision ahead of comeback fight in January
has made up his mind whether or not he will be sticking with trainer Ben Davison for his next fight. Davison received criticism in the aftermath of Itauma’s maiden world title fight against Filip Hrgovic in August, with the youngster initially dominating the action but tiring as the rounds went on, with his exhaustion leading […] The post Moses Itauma makes final trainer decision ahead of comeback fight in January appeared first on Boxing News .
Jaron Ennis targeted for undisputed showdown as he’s told he’s not the best at 154
is on a mission to claim the undisputed super-welterweight title, but there is another world champion seeking to achieve that same goal. Now, the target on Ennis’ back has become abundantly clear. Ennis claimed the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles by knocking out Xander Zayas in June, halting the Puerto Rican in one of the […] The post Jaron Ennis targeted for undisputed showdown as he’s told he’s not the best at 154 appeared first on Boxing News .
Oscar De La Hoya sums up Conor Benn’s ability after watching Ryan Garcia KO him in 2
Oscar De La Hoya has shared his verdict on following his knockout defeat to . The Brit came up short in his first world title shot last month as he was comfortably dispatched of by WBC welterweight champion Garcia inside two rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. De La Hoya has promoted Garcia […] The post Oscar De La Hoya sums up Conor Benn’s ability after watching Ryan Garcia KO him in 2 appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez names the heavyweight he will face if Opetaia fight falls through
already has another plan in mind if his showdown with doesn’t happen next year. A match-up between cruiserweight stars Benavidez and Opetaia has been touted over the past few months, with those talks only intensifying after Opetaia stopped Noel Mikaelian inside nine rounds last month, before facing off with Benavidez in the ring. First, ‘The […] The post David Benavidez names the heavyweight he will face if Opetaia fight falls through appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli full undercard announced with multiple world title fights
With a few weeks to go until the event, the full undercard for ‘s clash with Christian Mbilli has finally been revealed. Canelo hasn’t been back in the ring since he lost his undisputed super-middleweight crown against Terence Crawford in September 2025. The Mexican superstar will now look to reclaim world honours when he challenges […] The post Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli full undercard announced with multiple world title fights appeared first on Boxing News .
Deontay Wilder in talks to face undefeated KO artist on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua card
Deontay Wilder may return to the ring in 2026 according to a recent report. The former WBC heavyweight world champion was last in action in April when he beat Derek Chisora by split decision – just the second points win of his career, the other 43 victories coming by way of knockout. The performance allowed […] The post Deontay Wilder in talks to face undefeated KO artist on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua card appeared first on Boxing News .
Jaime Munguia risks losing world title 5 months after winning it as mandatory refuses step aside deal
Jaime Munguia’s reign as the WBA super-middleweight world champion could soon be coming to an end after the Mexican star reportedly sought a step-aside agreement to bypass his ordered mandatory defence. Munguia captured the WBA 168lb strap on May 2 with a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Armando Reséndiz in Las Vegas. The sanctioning body […] The post Jaime Munguia risks losing world title 5 months after winning it as mandatory refuses step aside deal appeared first on Boxing News .
Muhammad Ali ranked one heavyweight above him as the true greatest of all time
believes there is one heavyweight legend that eclipsed anything he managed to do in the ring. To many boxing fans, Ali is seen as the greatest of all time, after a sensational career which included him becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, along with claiming epic wins over the likes of George Foreman, Joe Frazier […] The post Muhammad Ali ranked one heavyweight above him as the true greatest of all time appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora gives honest verdict on whether Fury vs Joshua deserves to be for world title
has had his say on the WBA ‘Super’ title now being on the line for the upcoming vs. showdown. Fury and Joshua are finally set to do battle at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11 December, after being linked to one another for over a decade. It was recently reported that the pair […] The post Derek Chisora gives honest verdict on whether Fury vs Joshua deserves to be for world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia sums up Shakur Stevenson’s chances of beating Devin Haney as weight agreed
Ryan Garcia has picked a winner in the Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson fight as talks finally look to be making good progress. Stevenson and Haney boast some of the best skills in world boxing and have been embroiled in a public back and forth for the best part of this year. The one major […] The post Ryan Garcia sums up Shakur Stevenson’s chances of beating Devin Haney as weight agreed appeared first on Boxing News .
Former heavyweight champion who KO’d AJ may fight on Fury vs Joshua undercard
Now that the main event is signed, the undercard to support Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is beginning to take shape. ‘AJ’ and Fury have been on a long and frustrating collision course, with an eventual meeting never guaranteed after numerous failed attempts to make it happen. With the backing of boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, […] The post Former heavyweight champion who KO’d AJ may fight on Fury vs Joshua undercard appeared first on Boxing News .
Oscar De La Hoya wants Ryan Garcia to face one man next for his final fight with Golden Boy
is being linked to a host of major fights at present, but promoter believes that there is one man that sticks out as the ‘perfect choice’ for the reigning WBC welterweight champion. Last month, Garcia needed just two rounds to knock out Conor Benn and defend his world title for the first time, but since […] The post Oscar De La Hoya wants Ryan Garcia to face one man next for his final fight with Golden Boy appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight who beat Daniel Dubois and Jospeh Parker joins Tyson Fury’s camp for Anthony Joshua fight
is now preparing for his long-awaited meeting with in December, and he has opted to add a fellow British heavyweight – who defeated both and – to his training camp. After being linked together for over a decade, the bout between Fury and Joshua is finally in sight, with the duo of two-time heavyweight world […] The post Heavyweight who beat Daniel Dubois and Jospeh Parker joins Tyson Fury’s camp for Anthony Joshua fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel targeting ‘dream’ fight if he beats Nelson Hysa next month
makes the first defence of his WBC heavyweight title when he takes on Nelson Hysa in Dusseldorf next month. Should he come thought that test unscathed, the 34-year-old knows his next target, hoping to secure a ‘dream fight’ in 2027. Kabayel headlined the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen back in January, as he defended his WBC […] The post Agit Kabayel targeting ‘dream’ fight if he beats Nelson Hysa next month appeared first on Boxing News .
“You got a deal”: Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson finally agree on catchweight for super fight
The long-awaited clash between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson is closer than ever after the two rivals finally verbally agreed to a catchweight overnight. Negotiations for the blockbuster bout had previously stalled over the contracted limit, unsurprising given the difference in their recent career trajectories. Haney has now established himself at 147lbs, capturing the WBO […] The post “You got a deal”: Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson finally agree on catchweight for super fight appeare...
Oscar De La Hoya delivers new verdict on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli: “The last hurrah”
is poised to challenge for ’s WBC super-middleweight title at the end of the month. Now, former promoter Oscar De La Hoya has offered his opinion on the bout. Canelo is set to step through the ropes for a super-middleweight contest as a non-champion for the first time since he claimed both Callum Smith’s WBA […] The post Oscar De La Hoya delivers new verdict on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli: “The last hurrah” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shawn Porter sums up Ryan Garcia’s chances of beating Teofimo Lopez
and are being linked to a showdown in the near future, and two-time ruler of the division, Shawn Porter, has cast his prediction for the much-rumoured match-up. ‘King Ry’ successfully defended his WBC welterweight title for the first time when he halted Conor Benn inside two rounds last month, before calling for a unification with […] The post Shawn Porter sums up Ryan Garcia’s chances of beating Teofimo Lopez appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley delivers honest verdict on Floyd Mayweather vs Ryan Garcia comeback fight: “Better stop playing”
is reportedly in talks for a surprise showdown with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, and two-division world champion Tim Bradley has offered his thoughts on that potential match-up. Mayweather retired back in 2017 after securing the 50th win of his undefeated professional career in a lucrative clash against Conor McGregor, but ‘TBE’ has been linked to […] The post Tim Bradley delivers honest verdict on Floyd Mayweather vs Ryan Garcia comeback fight: “Better stop playing” appeared first on Box...
Fight now agreed for Hamzah Sheeraz’s vacated world title after mandatory controversy
Following Hamzah Sheeraz’s decision to relinquish his WBO world title rather than face mandatory challenger Janibek Alimkhanuly, a fight has now been agreed for the vacant belt. Sheeraz made the decision to drop the belt shortly after his promoter, Queensberry Promotions, successfully won the purse bids to stage the mandated defence. The withdrawal, which came […] The post Fight now agreed for Hamzah Sheeraz’s vacated world title after mandatory controversy appeared first on Boxing News .
Top trainer Adam Booth makes early KO prediction for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “Won’t go 6 rounds”
In December, and will go toe-to-toe in a long-awaited clash in Cardiff, and highly-respected trainer Adam Booth has shared his thoughts on the battle, which he believes will no last longer than six rounds. Since adopting the aggressive ‘Kronk’ style and appointing SugarHill Steward as his trainer, fans have witnessed Fury completely change his approach […] The post Top trainer Adam Booth makes early KO prediction for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “Won’t go 6 rounds” appeared first on Boxing ...
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