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Garcia Eyes Tokyo Training Sessions With Inoue
Ryan Garcia has expressed a desire to train with Naoya Inoue during an upcoming visit to Tokyo, indicating he intends to stream the workouts if they come together.
Joshua backs Usyk-Verhoeven rematch over Kabayel defense
Anthony Joshua says Oleksandr Usyk should prioritize a Rico Verhoeven rematch over a defense against WBC interim champ Agit Kabayel, citing the sequel's commercial upside.
Cruiserweight Title Mess Shows Zuffa Boxing's Sanctioning Body Problem
The WBC ordered Noel Mikaelian to fight David Benavidez instead of Jai Opetaia, disrupting Zuffa's title plans and highlighting the new promotion's uphill battle with alphabet organizations.
Boxxer sues Zuffa Boxing over Billam-Smith, Hickey contracts
Boxxer filed suit Friday seeking to block Chris Billam-Smith and Sam Hickey from fighting on Zuffa Boxing 7 in Bournemouth, claiming both remain under contract.
Cruiserweight chaos shows Zuffa Boxing's alphabet belt problem
The WBC blocked Jai Opetaia from fighting Noel Mikaelian, ordering Mikaelian to face David Benavidez instead—a reminder that alphabet belts still control boxing.
David Benavidez camp denies dodging Artur Beterbiev fight
Jose Benavidez Sr. rejects Beterbiev's claim that Team Benavidez avoided a light heavyweight showdown after the Anthony Yarde victory in November.
Benavidez's Camp Fires Back At Beterbiev
The war of words between the Benavidez and Beterbiev camps has escalated.
Beterbiev blasts Benavidez for backing out of agreed fight
Artur Beterbiev says David Benavidez agreed to fight him after the Yarde bout last year, then chose Gilberto Ramirez instead. The former undisputed champ called out Benavidez's team for switching plans.
Catterall demands Romero fight or vacate WBA welterweight title
Jack Catterall wants Rolly Romero to defend within 90 days or give up the WBA welterweight strap. The WBA has ordered the fight within 180 days.
Joshua urges patience with Itauma as heavyweight spotlight grows
Anthony Joshua says Moses Itauma needs time to develop before facing championship pressure, despite the 21-year-old's ranking at No. 6 by The Ring.
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl series features Pimblett, Shields, Eubank Jr
BBC Sport has released a 13-episode documentary series tracking boxers and MMA fighters at pivotal career moments, including Claressa Shields, Paddy Pimblett, and Chris Eubank Jr.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn stalls as Usyk weighs WBC future
Garcia's September 12 callout of Benn remains unsigned as Golden Boy and Zuffa Boxing clash, while Usyk nears 40 and eyes easier paths than mandatory Kabayel.
Taylor To Fight For Undisputed In Final Professional Bout
Katie Taylor will make her final professional appearance at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, fighting Flora Pili for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title.
Haney Turns Up The Heat On Stevenson
Devin Haney has kept the pressure on Shakur Stevenson through social media, sharing an old video clip of Stevenson publicly calling for a fight with him and captioning it with a pointed message — "Debo coming.."
Joshua Opens Door To Itauma Fight
Anthony Joshua has acknowledged Moses Itauma as a future opponent.
Muhammad Ali honored with Day of Compassion in Louisville
Louisville launched an annual Day of Compassion on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death, encouraging volunteer work in honor of the boxing legend's legacy.
Daniel Dubois pushes for quick Fabio Wardley rematch
Daniel Dubois says he won't wait around for Fabio Wardley's rematch despite the contractual clause, telling talkSPORT he wants to stay busy defending his WBO heavyweight title.
Lonnie Ali on Muhammad Ali's legacy: compassion over judgment
Ten years after his death, Muhammad Ali's widow says the boxing legend's true legacy was compassion, not titles—and she's measuring it globally.
Rico Verhoeven calls himself 'uncrowned king' after Usyk loss
Rico Verhoeven says he proved he belongs at the top of the heavyweight division despite his 11th-round stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt on May 23.
Lopez tells Foster to target Navarrete, not Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez says O'Shaquie Foster should chase Emanuel Navarrete at 130 pounds rather than pursue Shakur Stevenson, who now fights at 140.