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Usyk Will Take A Long Break After Fury Win
Oleksandr Usyk is taking an extended break from boxing following his second victory over Tyson Fury. Usyk defeated Fury in a unanimous decision to keep his unified heavyweight belts. It was the second time he had beaten Fury in a year, giving the latter his second career defeat. All three judges had it unanimous at […]
Sean O’Malley Kicks Fan’s Butt—Literally!
Sean O’Malley entertained a strange request from a fan by kicking his butt. The incident happened as part of O’Malley’s trip to Japan. He had been there for a meet and greet event. This was part of a wider RIZIN: Decade event. Fans got the opportunity to see Suga up close. One fan took his […]
Canelo Says He Is Ready For Crawford – ‘I’m In, Easy Fight, Easy Money'
Canelo Alvarez says he is ready to fight Terence Crawford following the latter’s last performance. Canelo has been linked with a fight against Crawford at 168 pounds, which would require Bud to jump up two weight classes from 154. Alvarez initially dismissed the fight by saying he would get no credit for defeating Crawford, who […]
Claressa Shields Says She Beats Jake Paul – ‘The Strongest Man Doesn’t Win All Fights'
Claressa Shields says she is confident about beating Jake Paul. Shields has achieved everything in women’s boxing. She is a three-weight undisputed champion, conquering the 154-168 pound divisions. Shields has also won titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight, making her a five-weight world champion. She has labeled herself the ‘GWOAT’, putting her in the conversation […]
Fans Slam McGregor & Paul's Training Footage – ‘What Has Become Of This Sport'
Fans have reacted negatively to Conor McGregor and Logan Paul’s latest training footage. Reports indicate a deal is in place for the pair to box in an exhibition in India. It is alleged that there is a $500 million pound pot, with both fighters receiving an equal split of $250 million. That is enough to […]
De La Hoya Eyes 5v5 Card With Hearn – ‘Preparing Some Big Things In 2025'
Oscar De La Hoya wants to do a 5 vs. 5 card with Eddie Hearn, as talks have begun. The concept was introduced by the Saudis, which involves competing promoters putting five of their best boxers against each other to see who comes out victorious. There has been one instance of this when Hearn took […]
McGregor Hints At A $250 Million Logan Paul Fight Deal
Conor McGregor has hinted that there is a deal in place to fight Logan Paul next. McGregor first confirmed the rumors, saying he was in discussions to box Paul in India. It would be an exhibition, marking his second boxing fight after facing Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather knocked out McGregor in 2017 in the tenth round. […]
Hearn: Joshua Plans On Fighting Fury And Dubois
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua plans to return to the ring in May or June for two big fights. Joshua suffered a fifth-round stoppage loss against Daniel Dubois in his last fight. He was dropped three times, which was arguably one of the worst performances of his career. The defeat meant he missed out on […]
Canelo Haunted By The Mayweather Loss – ‘That Little Thorn'
Canelo Alvarez has admitted that the Floyd Mayweather loss still haunts him. Canelo experienced his first defeat, losing a majority decision. While it was declared a majority decision, Mayweather outclassed him. Canelo entered the ring as a rising star who was only 22. Since then, Canelo has achieved massive success. He is a four-division world […]
Jermell Charlo Eager To Return To The Ring Next Year – ‘Give Me The Best'
Jermell Charlo is desperate to return to the ring next year. Charlo has not boxed since losing to Canelo Alvarez last year. He moved up two weight classes from 154 pounds to take that fight. The former Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion struggled, losing via a one-sided unanimous decision. He then had a chance to return […]
Has Lomachenko Retired? – ‘It Was Like A Goodbye Photo'
Vasiliy Lomachenko will make a decision about his future soon. The 36-year-old could retire from the sport. Lomachenko is a three-weight world champion, making him a contender to be a future Hall of Famer. However, he has not achieved the biggest prize in the sport by becoming undisputed. He missed out on that mantle after losing […]
Pacquiao Jr. Ready To Turn Pro – ‘He Will Do Well'
Manny Pacquiao’s son, Manny Pacquiao Jr., will turn professional. The news means Pacquiao Jr. will aim to follow in his father’s footsteps, who is considered one of the best fighters ever. Pacquiao won titles in eight weight classes, serving thrilling fights like the Juan Manuel Marquez bouts. He was known for having one of the […]
Haney Vs. Garcia Rematch Unlikely; Ennis And Lopez More Likely
Oscar De La Hoya does not see a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. The first fight created mass controversy. Garcia failed to make the 140-pound limit by coming in over three pounds. Ryan then beat Haney in a massive upset, dropping him three times on the way to a majority decision. But the […]
Benavidez Will KO Canelo – ‘Those Are The Facts'
Oscar De La Hoya is confident David Benavidez will knock out Canelo Alvarez. That is the biggest Mexican fight that can be made, but so far, there are no signs of it happening. Benavidez was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for over two years. That put him in a position to fight Canelo when […]
Is Floyd Schofield Ready For Shakur?
Floyd Schofield faces a tough test when he takes on Shakur Stevenson on February 22. That is according to Oscar De La Hoya. Schofield is 22 and enters the fight with an undefeated 18-0 record. It is his first world title shot after having come through his last fight against Rene Tellez Giron. He got […]
Oleksandr Usyk Owned the Boxing Ring in 2024
Oleksandr Usyk is a worthy heavyweight champion. The politics of boxing can’t tear down his resume. When Usyk got the call to fight the best of the heavyweight division, he responded with a resounding performance. Naming Usyk as BoxingNews.com’s boxer of the year comes as he has made the heavyweight boxing news simple to follow. […]
Tyson ‘Struggling' With Depression After Jake Paul Loss – ‘Back To Living'
Mike Tyson feels depressed following the conclusion of his fight with Jake Paul. Tyson returned to professional boxing when he faced off against The Problem Child on Netflix, the first time the platform aired a boxing match. There were major concerns heading into the fight based on age and Tyson’s health. Mike got into the […]
Ellerbe Denies Tank vs. Roach Jr. Fight Cancellation
Leonard Ellerbe has denied suggestions that Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. will not happen. Davis first raised the alarm about the fight not happening when he posted that the bout was cancelled on his social media. Roach Jr. responded immediately by saying that there was nothing from his end to suggest the fight was […]
Nakatani's Title Defense Announced, Inoue Clash Looms
Junto Nakatani defends his WBC Bantamweight Belt against David Cuellar on February 24. Nakatani enters the fight with an undefeated 29-0 record. 22 of his wins are by knockout. He defeated Alexandro Santiago in a sixth-round stoppage to win the belt. He then defended it for the first time by stopping Vincent Astrolabio. That was […]
Jonas Targets History With Taylor & Mayer Fights – ‘Going To End Up Undisputed'
Natasha Jonas is targeting historic fights against Katie Taylor and Mikaela Mayer before she retires. Jonas is coming off a win against Ivana Habazin, which helped her unify the welterweight division as she secured the IBF and WBC titles. She is now scheduled to face the WBA champion Lauren Price in her next fight on […]