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Derek Chisora sees only one winner in Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “He’ll smoke him”
British heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has shared his thoughts on the potential showdown between and . Chisora fought Wilder back in April and came out second best, as Wilder secured a much-needed win that has thrust his name back into the heavyweight picture and seen him linked with a host of major names in the […] The post Derek Chisora sees only one winner in Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “He’ll smoke him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Lennox Lewis has made his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction: “He’s leading the way”
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s long-awaited meeting will finally take place this year. Now, British heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis has provided his prediction for this generation’s ‘Battle of Britain’. Lewis took part in another ‘Battle of Britain’ – also in Cardiff – when he made a second successful defence of his WBC heavyweight world title […] The post Lennox Lewis has made his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction: “He’s leading the way” appeared first on Boxing News .
Retired British star willing to make comeback to ‘KO’ Conor Benn: “He was insulting me”
Conor Benn’s next move remains up in the air following a second-round knockout loss to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, though he will not be short of potential opponents. The Brit dropped back down to welterweight for the first time in four years to challenge for Garcia’s WBC world title, but was stopped inside six […] The post Retired British star willing to make comeback to ‘KO’ Conor Benn: “He was insulting me” appeared first on Boxing News .
Amir Khan gives final verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “He knows he can hurt him”
In December, and are scheduled for their long-awaited grudge match, and British boxing icon Amir Khan has updated his prediction for the clash. Fury and Joshua have been linked to one another for almost a decade but, after years of back-and-forth, the chances of finally witnessing their meeting became very real in the summer – […] The post Amir Khan gives final verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “He knows he can hurt him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Keith Thurman sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Sebastian Fundora
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is hoping to become the undisputed super-welterweight world champion within the next 12 months, but has to dethrone Josh Kelly and Sebastian Fundora to do so. Former unified welterweight world champion and Fundora opponent, Keith Thurman, has advised the Philadelphian on how to overcome ‘The Towering Inferno’. Standing at an enormous 197cm, […] The post Keith Thurman sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Sebastian Fundora appeared first on Boxing News .
“I can send him into retirement”: Middleweight fighter targets future fight against Canelo at 168
Despite not currently holding a world title, Canelo Alvarez is still one of the biggest names in the sport, and one active middleweight contender has admitted that he hopes to move up to 168lbs and send the Mexican superstar ‘into retirement’ in the near future. Canelo is set to challenge for Christian Mbilli’s WBC super-middleweight […] The post “I can send him into retirement”: Middleweight fighter targets future fight against Canelo at 168 appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson sums up Floyd Schofield’s ability after winning world title
On Saturday, Floyd Schofield became boxing’s latest world champion as he overcame Lucas Bahdi to get his hands on the WBA lightweight throne, and pound-for-pound superstar has offered his thoughts on the ability of ‘Kid Austin’. Both men hit the deck as Schofield and Bahdi finally went toe-to-toe – having their careers put on ice […] The post Shakur Stevenson sums up Floyd Schofield’s ability after winning world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez names the current best five fighters in the world
Having previously been considered as the pound-for-pound king, is on a quest to prove that he remains amongst the elite, and the four-division world champion has revealed his top five active pound-for-pound fighters. Many fight fans considered Canelo to be the pound-for-pound number one between 2019 and 2022, as he continued his long unbeaten streak […] The post Canelo Alvarez names the current best five fighters in the world appeared first on Boxing News .
“I’m not waiting”: Naoya Inoue vs ‘Bam’ Rodriguez mega fight thrown into doubt
As 2027 approaches, one of the most in-demand fights in the sport is an undisputed super-bantamweight title showdown between pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue and three-weight world champion Jesse Rodriguez, but it now appears as though the proposed event is in serious jeopardy. Inoue has taken some well-deserved time off following on from his career-best win […] The post “I’m not waiting”: Naoya Inoue vs ‘Bam’ Rodriguez mega fight thrown into doubt appeared first on Boxing News .
Rico Verhoeven called out for ‘historic’ fight on Fury vs Joshua card: “Stop hiding”
Rico Verhoeven is hoping to secure another major fight soon, following on from his efforts against Oleksandr Usyk in May. Now, the kickboxing star has been called out for a clash on the mammoth Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua card in December. The Dutchman attempted to dethrone Usyk and become the most inexperienced world champion […] The post Rico Verhoeven called out for ‘historic’ fight on Fury vs Joshua card: “Stop hiding” appeared first on Boxing News .
Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson faces new obstacle after weight was agreed
Despite recent public comments from both fighters, the bout between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson is not yet done. Earlier in the year, talks appeared to collapse when the weight for the fight was addressed, with Haney looking to remain at welterweight and Stevenson – who has fought just once at super-lightweight – insisting on […] The post Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson faces new obstacle after weight was agreed appeared first on Boxing News .
Longest reigning cruiserweight champion ever makes KO prediction for Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia
Reports of the fights that could appear on the undercard of the blockbuster Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua event are beginning to emerge. One proposed bout is a heavyweight clash between Jai Opetaia and Deontay Wilder and now the longest-reigning cruiserweight champion of all time, Johnny Nelson, has shared his prediction for the contest. Opetaia […] The post Longest reigning cruiserweight champion ever makes KO prediction for Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia appeared first on Boxing News .
Kell Brook has no doubt who was better between Terence Crawford and Golovkin after facing both: “He’s the best”
has shared the ring with many great fighters, but and are the two standout names on his record, being two of the three men to have defeated the Brit, and now ‘Special K’ has named which man was superior. After winning the IBF welterweight world title and making three title defences, Brook made the daring […] The post Kell Brook has no doubt who was better between Terence Crawford and Golovkin after facing both: “He’s the best” appeared first on Boxing News .
Frank Bruno u-turns on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction: “He’s more skilful than people think”
British heavyweight duo and will finally collide the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this December, and fellow former British heavyweight ruler Frank Bruno has provided an updated prediction for the contest. Fury’s call-out of Joshua – following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov – breathed new life in the long-awaited battle back in April, with both of […] The post Frank Bruno u-turns on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction: “He’s more skilful than people think” appeared first on Boxin...
Derek Chisora makes early KO prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2 after both hit the canvas in first fight
seeks a repeat victory over in their WBO heavyweight title clash on Saturday, and ahead of the action, fellow British heavyweight Derek Chisora has offered his final prediction for the bout. Wardley was elevated to full WBO world champion in late 2025 and accepted a daring first defence against ‘Triple D’ at Co-Op Live in […] The post Derek Chisora makes early KO prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2 after both hit the canvas in first fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Paulie Malignaggi says rising star has ‘the generational talent’ of Roy Jones Jr
A prime Roy Jones Jr. is often referred to as unbeatable, with his angles, power and dynamism making him the standout pound-for-pound star during the 1990s and early 2000s. The Florida-born fan-favourite lost just one of his first 50 professional bouts and did so due to a controversial disqualification after hitting Montell Griffin following a […] The post Paulie Malignaggi says rising star has ‘the generational talent’ of Roy Jones Jr appeared first on Boxing News .
Vergil Ortiz rules out mega fight as he makes weight-class decision
is yet to fight in 2026, but the Texan is poised to end his inactivity soon. However, the undefeated knockout artist can now be ruled out of one highly anticipated mega-fight as his return date draws closer. Ortiz was set to collide with Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis earlier this year, until promoter Oscar De La Hoya […] The post Vergil Ortiz rules out mega fight as he makes weight-class decision appeared first on Boxing News .
Lucas Bahdi sums up Floyd Schofield’s power after surviving knockdown in world title fight
This past weekend, Floyd Schofield, now 20-0 with 13 KOs, claimed the vacant WBA lightweight championship by defeating Lucas Bahdi (20-1, 15 KOs) via a 12-round unanimous decision at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The official scorecards read 115-111, 116-110, and 119-108. While Schofield was generally viewed as the rightful winner, the 119-108 scorecard was […] The post Lucas Bahdi sums up Floyd Schofield’s power after surviving knockdown in world title fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Former light heavyweight champion wants to face David Benavidez at cruiserweight: “We’ll give it to him”
looks to become a three-belt cruiserweight world champion in December, but whilst many fans hope to see him face Jai Opetaia in the fight that follows, there is another world champion whom ‘The Mexican Monster’ could potentially meet in 2027. An official announcement is expected imminently for a December 5 showdown between Benavidez and WBC […] The post Former light heavyweight champion wants to face David Benavidez at cruiserweight: “We’ll give it to him” appeared first on Boxing News .
New world champion Floyd Schofield predicts Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson after sparring both
and are reportedly in negotiations ahead of a potential showdown in November, and newly-crowned WBA lightweight champion Floyd Schofield, who has sparred both men, has cast his verdict on how the fight may play out. Last week, WBO welterweight world champion Haney and WBO super-lightweight titleholder Stevenson publicly agreed to a 145lb catchweight affair after […] The post New world champion Floyd Schofield predicts Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson after sparring both appeared first on Boxi...
Canelo Alvarez called out for the chance to avenge one of his losses: “I want big fights”
may yet have the opportunity to avenge one of his three career defeats. Alvarez suffered his first loss when he was trumped by Floyd Mayweather by majority-decision back in 2013, comfortably outboxed in a manner that was not reflected on CJ Ross’ bizarre 114-114 scorecard. The Guadalajara-born sensation bounced back and developed into a boxing […] The post Canelo Alvarez called out for the chance to avenge one of his losses: “I want big fights” appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch delivers honest verdict on former rival Mikel Kessler making boxing comeback at 47
Three-time super-middleweight world champion Mikkel Kessler is set to make his return to the professional scene next month, almost 12 years after his retirement, and former 168lb rival Carl Froch has offered his thoughts on the comeback of ‘The Viking Warrior’. Kessler boxed in one of the most competitive super-middleweight eras since it’s introduction in […] The post Carl Froch delivers honest verdict on former rival Mikel Kessler making boxing comeback at 47 appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen explains how his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction has drastically changed
and meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in less than two months, and British heavyweight Dave Allen has revealed why he has changed his prediction for the upcoming battle. Fury and ‘AJ’ have been linked to a showdown with one another for the best part of a decade, but the duo of two-time heavyweight […] The post Dave Allen explains how his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction has drastically changed appeared first on Boxing News .
Gervonta Davis offered the chance to win back world title he was stripped of: “Let’s go”
Fight fans are eagerly awaiting news on the return of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, who is expected to make his comeback in early 2027 and now the Baltimore knockout artist has been called out for a clash for his old title. Davis was stripped of the WBA lightweight world title earlier this year and instead named […] The post Gervonta Davis offered the chance to win back world title he was stripped of: “Let’s go” appeared first on Boxing News .
Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith world title fight officially announced as date and location confirmed
After months of speculation, the world title clash between and has finally been confirmed. Bivol became undisputed light heavyweight champion after gaining revenge over Artur Beterbiev back in February 2025, before vacating the WBC belt and having an extended period on the sidelines due to requiring back surgery. That absence meant when he returned he […] The post Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith world title fight officially announced as date and location confirmed appeared first on Boxing News .
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