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Unbeaten contenders ordered to collide for Hamzah Sheeraz’s vacated world title
With relinquishing his world title last week, the WBO’s two highest-ranked available contenders have now been ordered to collide for the vacant belt. Initially, Sheeraz was ordered to defend his super-middleweight strap against Janibek Alimkhanuly, who became the WBO’s mandatory challenger after moving up from 160lbs. This was in spite of him testing positive for […] The post Unbeaten contenders ordered to collide for Hamzah Sheeraz’s vacated world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Former Devin Haney rival lands next bare knuckle fight after first-round KO in debut
A former world champion who shared the ring with Devin Haney is taking his gloveless career on the road. Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. has officially confirmed his next bout, signing to feature at BKB 60 on Saturday, October 10. The contest marks a major travel milestone for the 2012 US Olympian. Despite a 45-fight professional […] The post Former Devin Haney rival lands next bare knuckle fight after first-round KO in debut appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew can only see one winner in Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr trilogy
Based on their first two encounters, finds it impossible to go against one man in a potential trilogy showdown between and . The two British rivals collided in April 2025, around two-and-a-half years after their match was cancelled due to Benn testing positive for banned substance clomifene. Back then, the pair had agreed to a […] The post Tony Bellew can only see one winner in Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr trilogy appeared first on Boxing News .
Callum Smith reveals Bivol title fight close to official but hinges on major WBO decision
has been ordered to face and whilst the fight has been all but confirmed, no official announcement has been made as of yet. Now, the Liverpudlian has broken his silence on the delayed confirmation of the event. Three-belt unified light-heavyweight world champion Bivol put an end to a 15-month spell on the sidelines when he […] The post Callum Smith reveals Bivol title fight close to official but hinges on major WBO decision appeared first on Boxing News .
Roy Jones shares new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua verdict ahead of announcement: “He can hurt him”
Roy Jones Jr believes Anthony Joshua “has a lot left” but that, if he is to defeat Tyson Fury, the 36-year-old will need to adapt his style. The two British heavyweights are expected to finally lock horns on December 11, with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium the most likely destination. Several weeks ago, fans were told their […] The post Roy Jones shares new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua verdict ahead of announcement: “He can hurt him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Deontay Wilder called out by another British heavyweight: “I’ll take him out”
got the better of Derek Chisora when he fought on British soil earlier this year, but now there is another UK heavyweight calling for his shot at ‘The Bronze Bomber’. Wilder first fought in the UK back in 2013, when he knocked out Audley Harrison in the opening round of the co-main event of an […] The post Deontay Wilder called out by another British heavyweight: “I’ll take him out” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shawn Porter sums up Jai Opetaia’s chances of being the first to beat David Benavidez
set up a long-awaited fight with after his most recent win, and two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter has offered his thoughts on the showdown. Opetaia knocked out then-reigning WBC crusierweight titleholder Noel Mikaelian in the co-main event of last weekend’s Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn bill, but Opetaia did not get his hands on […] The post Shawn Porter sums up Jai Opetaia’s chances of being the first to beat David Benavidez appeared first on Boxing News .
WBA announces final decision on Teofimo Lopez’s next opponent with 30 day deadline set
Teofimo Lopez had hoped to move straight into a unification bout against Ryan Garcia, but a mandatory order looks set to prevent that. Lopez beat Rolando Romero for the WBA welterweight world title last month, and had made it clear that he was doing all he could to ignore mandatory challenger Jack Catterall to instead […] The post WBA announces final decision on Teofimo Lopez’s next opponent with 30 day deadline set appeared first on Boxing News .
Mexican boxing icon Eric Morales says one man stands alone as the current best fighter in the world
Erik Morales is heralded as one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time after becoming the first man from his country to be a four-weight world champion, and he has now named the fighter whom he believes to be the current pound-for-pound king. Morales won his first 41 professional contests and captured the WBC […] The post Mexican boxing icon Eric Morales says one man stands alone as the current best fighter in the world appeared first on Boxing News .
Thomas Hearns names the one Four Kings rival he ranks above Sugar Ray Leonard
The era of the ‘Four Kings’ is championed as one of boxing’s greatest, when four of the sport’s biggest superstars each fought one another in a series of legendary battles, but when it came to rankings his fellow ‘Kings’, Thomas Hearns gave an intriguing response. ‘The Hitman’ suffered a first career defeat when he collided […] The post Thomas Hearns names the one Four Kings rival he ranks above Sugar Ray Leonard appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford says he wants to see Naoya Inoue face one man next
has made it clear who he wants undisputed super-bantamweight king to go up against in his next outing. Inoue captured the undisputed 122lb crown back in 2023 with back-to-back knockout wins over unified champions Stephen Fulton and Marlon Tapales, and since then ‘The Monster’ has gone on to make a remarkable seven defences of all […] The post Terence Crawford says he wants to see Naoya Inoue face one man next appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn says he has the man to ‘finish’ Jai Opetaia: “He gets hurt a lot”
is continuing his mission to take over the cruiserweight division, but former promoter Eddie Hearn believes that he has the man to disrupt Opetaia’s momentum and hand the Aussie his first defeat. Opetaia was stripped of his IBF cruiserweight title for the second time shortly after he announced his switch to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing […] The post Eddie Hearn says he has the man to ‘finish’ Jai Opetaia: “He gets hurt a lot” appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez issued world title ultimatum by the WBA
is set to compete in a three-belt cruiserweight unification clash in December, but now one sanctioning body is seeking clarity on which division ‘The Mexican Monster’ seeks to remain at. Benavidez moved up to light-heavyweight back in 2024 and he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk on his divisional debut to get his hands on the WBC interim […] The post David Benavidez issued world title ultimatum by the WBA appeared first on Boxing News .
Anthony Joshua posts email from anti doping agency regarding Tyson Fury fight: “I’m not accusing”
A new potential hitch has emerged ahead of the heavyweight showdown between and . Over the past few weeks, the main challenge preventing the clash from being announced was the location of the bout, with event organisers Sela and broadcaster Netflix wanting to stage it in New York, while Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn wanted […] The post Anthony Joshua posts email from anti doping agency regarding Tyson Fury fight: “I’m not accusing” appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen in talks to face former heavyweight champion for ‘last fight’ of his career
Heavyweight fan-favourite is planning his exit strategy and the ‘Doncaster De La Hoya’ has one former unified heavyweight world champion on his mind for what would be his farewell fight. Allen has boxed five times during 2026, but lost out to now-IBF world champion Filip Hrgovic when he headlined at the Doncaster Rovers football stadium […] The post Dave Allen in talks to face former heavyweight champion for ‘last fight’ of his career appeared first on Boxing News .
British boxing icon says Moses Itauma is ‘ruined’ ahead of comeback: “They got caught in the hype”
Moses Itauma came up short in his quest to make history last month, suffering a shock first career defeat to Filip Hrgovic in one of the most dramatic moments of the 2026 boxing calendar. Most feel that he will bounce back well, but others have highlighted that there may be some lasting effects. Itauma boxed […] The post British boxing icon says Moses Itauma is ‘ruined’ ahead of comeback: “They got caught in the hype” appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn names the man Conor Benn should face in comeback: “Nowhere else to go”
was knocked out by Ryan Garcia in an unsuccessful world title bid earlier this month, and former promoter Eddie Hearn has insisted that there is only one viable option for his former fighter. Hearn was Benn’s career-long promoter until the beginning of this year, when the Essex-born contender made the dramatic decision to ditch Matchroom […] The post Eddie Hearn names the man Conor Benn should face in comeback: “Nowhere else to go” appeared first on Boxing News .
Nestor Bravo sums up Isaac Cruz’s power after suffering the first knockout loss of his career
scored a first knockout victory in five as he defended his WBC Interim super-lightweight title for the second time with a stoppage of Nestor Bravo in San Diego, and now Bravo has assessed the power of ‘Pitbull’. Cruz and Bravo became the latest Mexican-Puerto Rican boxing rivalry as the Arecibo-born challenger attempted to pull off […] The post Nestor Bravo sums up Isaac Cruz’s power after suffering the first knockout loss of his career appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford says he wants Shakur Stevenson to face one man next above all others
remains without an upcoming opponent after last fighting in January, and good friend and former pound-for-pound rival has revealed who he would like to see Stevenson fight. Stevenson comprehensively outboxed Teofimo Lopez en route to a unanimous decision win at Madison Square Garden in New York to get his hands on the WBO super-lightweight world […] The post Terence Crawford says he wants Shakur Stevenson to face one man next above all others appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez targeting former heavyweight champion for his first fight in the division
is seeking to establish himself as the pound-for-pound king within the next couple of years and his father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr, has now revealed an audacious four-fight plan that culminates with a heavyweight debut against a former world champion. Benavidez has only fought once so far this year, but he competed in style […] The post David Benavidez targeting former heavyweight champion for his first fight in the division appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez targeted by controversial KO artist moving up in weight: “I’m ready”
is set to compete for the WBC super-middleweight title next month against undefeated champion Christian Mbilli, with unifications on the horizon should he win. Canelo remains one of the biggest names in the sport despite losing his undisputed title to Terence Crawford last year, with a long list of contenders and champions still angling to […] The post Canelo Alvarez targeted by controversial KO artist moving up in weight: “I’m ready” appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight with two Olympic gold medals added to Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 undercard
The rematch between and , which takes place on October 17, will be accompanied by another heavyweight clash at London’s O2 Arena. Their first encounter delivered a Fight of the Year contender in May, with Dubois surviving two knockdowns to score an 11th-round finish. In doing so, the Londoner became a two-time world champion by […] The post Heavyweight with two Olympic gold medals added to Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 undercard appeared first on Boxing News .
Update provided on Filip Hrgovic’s first world title defence: “It’s his contractual obligation”
shocked the world when he got the better of Moses Itauma and claimed the IBF heavyweight title last month, and promoter Frank Warren has provided an update on when ‘El Animal’ will have his first defence as champion. Hrgovic entered his maiden world title contest as a major underdog, tasked with 21-year-old phenom Itauma, who […] The post Update provided on Filip Hrgovic’s first world title defence: “It’s his contractual obligation” appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford names the man he wants Oleksandr Usyk to face for his final fight
is set to hang up the gloves following his next outing, with expected to be the opponent for his ‘farewell’ fight. However, fellow pound-for-pound star would prefer to see the Ukrainian take on a newly-crowned heavyweight world champion instead. Usyk was pushed to the limit by Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in his last outing earlier […] The post Terence Crawford names the man he wants Oleksandr Usyk to face for his final fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Peter Fury delivers final verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “He could clean him out”
An announcement for s long-awaited showdown with is hoped to be around the corner. Now, Peter Fury, uncle and former trainer of ‘The Gypsy King’, has offered his final verdict on the much-debated contest. Formal confirmation of the clash was anticipated following Fury and Joshua’s success in their respective ‘warm-ups’ against Mariusz Wach and Kristian […] The post Peter Fury delivers final verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “He could clean him out” appeared first on Boxing News .
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