James Wright

Senior Boxing Writer

James Wright leads boxingnews.com coverage of heavyweight, cruiserweight and light heavyweight boxing. He writes the site's round-by-round live coverage and post-fight breakdowns for the British heavyweight scene.

James Wright

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Cameron calls Mayer clash biggest fight in women's boxing

Usyk's Next Fight: Kabayel Mandatory or Verhoeven Rematch

Billam-Smith returns to cruiserweight top 10 after dominant win

Holly Holm cracks top-5 at lightweight after Stephanie Han loss

Mikaela Mayer-Chantelle Cameron title unifier set for MVPW-06

Dylan Eagleson signs with Zuffa Boxing for August debut

Joyce confirms Moscow trip to face Suslenkov for WBA title

Dana White calls for boxing sanctioning body reforms in Bunce interview

Muratalla defends IBF lightweight title against Conceicao on Roach-Zepeda card

Edgar Berlanga, Richardson Hitchins get Zuffa Boxing debuts

Lamont Roach targets Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis after Zepeda

Oscar De La Hoya discusses Tank Davis vs Floyd Schofield bout

Chris Billam-Smith calls for Jai Opetaia fight next

Joshua calls Haringey Box Cup 'must-do event' for prospects

Joyce confirms Moscow title shot against Suslenkov on July 11

San Francisco outdoor boxing card cancelled amid permit issues

O'Shaquie Foster demands Emanuel Navarrete unification next

Richards team to appeal WBA decision after Ramirez split loss

Eddie Hearn calls UFC payment model 'obscene' amid White feud

Joshua reflects on life perspective after car crash ordeal

Joshua: 'A lot more big fights' await after Fury clash

Joshua says he stands strong after car crash tragedy

Billam-Smith confirms hospital visit after Rozicki stoppage

Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park finale after asking 'what else is there to chase?'

Chris Billam-Smith beats Ryan Rozicki by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 07

Rozicki promises violence in Billam-Smith cruiserweight clash

Clarke on comeback win: 'When you come from nothing you've got something to fight for'

Joshua backs Usyk-Verhoeven rematch over Kabayel defense

Rozicki vows violence ahead of Billam-Smith clash

Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park as career finale venue

Katie Taylor eyes undisputed title as career finale in Dublin

Joshua: 'You never overcome it' after crash return

Albert Ramirez beats Lerrone Richards by SD on 5 June 2026

Verhoeven says referee jumped in as he tried to ride out Usyk pressure

Beterbiev blasts Benavidez for backing out of agreed fight

Billam-Smith likens fight prep to F1: build the car, adapt to track

Joshua urges patience with Itauma as heavyweight spotlight grows

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn stalls as Usyk weighs WBC future

Billam-Smith relishes Bournemouth headline return

Khan inspired South Asian boxers says rising prospect

Rico Verhoeven defends WBC bridgerweight title shot

Verhoeven dismisses WBC ranking debate ahead of next fight

Muhammad Ali honored with Day of Compassion in Louisville

Joshua on tragedy: 'Life is humbling, you never know one's fate'

Joshua opens up on grief ahead of return to the ring

Verhoeven vows to make Usyk feel 20-kilo weight difference

Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my 20-kilo weight advantage

Joshua says Usyk trilogy now 'just friendly competition'

Rozicki: Judges' wins don't feel like real victories to me

Rozicki: I'm not getting a points decision, knockout or nothing

Verhoeven cites Usyk parallel in WBC title shot defence

Joshua declares 'I'm back where I belong' ahead of return

Joshua says crash perspective 'humbling' as he stands for families

Billam-Smith: Weigh-in staredowns give me adrenaline boost

Joshua on loss perspective: 'Life is humbling at times'

Joshua says car crash tragedy taught him life is humbling

Joshua on standing strong after tragedy ahead of ring return

Joshua on tragedy: 'You never overcome it but you gain perspective'

Anthony Joshua says boxing is 'therapeutic' after car crash

O'Shaquie Foster says sparring sessions with Shakur Stevenson were one-sided