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Dubois Unification Closer As Turhan Joins MVP
Turkish IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan has signed with Most Valuable Promotions, setting up a potential unification clash with Caroline Dubois.
Shields On Rise From Olympic Glory To Celebrity
Claressa Shields has gone from Olympic champion fighting in obscurity to boxing's biggest draw. Her Feb. 22 homecoming against Crews-Dezurn caps a remarkable transformation.
Turhan Signs With Paul's Most Valuable Promotions
Women's IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan has joined Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, the company announced this week.
Shields On How Social Media Fights Built Her Fame
Claressa Shields credits online feuds with Papoose and Franchon Crews-Dezurn for driving her box office appeal, though the undefeated champion admits the strategy came at a cost.
McKenna Enters Middleweight Top 10 After IBF Title Win
Aaron McKenna broke into ESPN's middleweight top 10 after claiming the IBF title via decision. The Irish contender now sits among the division's elite.
Thorslund Claims Undisputed Crown At 118
Dina Thorslund dominated Cherneka Johnson to claim all four belts at bantamweight and moved atop ESPN's divisional rankings after her undisputed championship win.
Lopez Downplays Romero Friendship Before Title Fight
Teofimo Lopez says Rolly Romero is not a good friend ahead of their upcoming clash. Lopez told media they'll settle the score after the bell rings.
Sakshi Chaudhary beats Ruby White by UD at Commonwealth Games 2026
Sakshi Chaudhary defeated Ruby White by UD at Commonwealth Games 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
McIntyre On Most Satisfying Crawford Win
Brian McIntyre tells the Last Stand podcast why beating Errol Spence felt personal, revealing trash talk from Derrick James and how Crawford kept him professional.
Russ Anber On Three Decades At Boxing's Summit
Legendary trainer and cutman Russ Anber reflects on over 30 years working world title corners and founding Rival Boxing Gear in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview.
Harrison Maintains BBC Sabotaged His Career
Former Olympic champion Audley Harrison says the BBC and promoters ran a coordinated campaign against him after he refused to give up control of his career in the early 2000s.
Iglesias Defends IBF Belt Against Unbeaten Zaren
IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias will defend his title against Denmark's Oliver Zaren on October 8th in Quebec, according to Bad Left Hook.
Mikaelian On Don King's Promotional Turmoil
Noel Mikaelian says he can't wait forever for fights after promotional struggles with Don King. The cruiserweight faces Jai Opetaia next on the Garcia-Benn undercard.
Hearn On Fury-Joshua UK Venue Battle
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is being pushed to Madison Square Garden despite his preference for a UK staging, per Bad Left Hook.
Inside The Ring Returns Monday With McKenna-Oliha Recap
The Ring's weekly boxing show returns August 17 at 2pm ET with coverage of Aaron McKenna's world title win over Etinosa Oliha at Zuffa Boxing 10.
Benn On Garcia Title Shot: 'Everything I've Dreamed Of'
Conor Benn says his WBC welterweight title fight against Ryan Garcia on September 12 represents the culmination of years of work, and he plans to shock the world in Las Vegas.
Shalom On Sheeraz Needing Big Domestic Fight
Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom says Hamzah Sheeraz is ready for a big domestic showdown and believes Callum Simpson is the ideal opponent to fill an arena.
Why Cris Cyborg Can't Land the Claressa Shields Fight She Wants
Cyborg has the money and the name recognition, but Shields keeps saying no. The roadblock isn't purse size—it's the structural mismatch between a proven MMA champion chasing legacy and a boxer testing new waters.
Catterall Says He Accepted Haney Fight
Jack Catterall revealed he agreed a fight with Devin Haney, but has "heard nothing since" — and if Team Haney is having second thoughts, the reasoning is not hard to follow.
Daniel Kinahan Extradited To Ireland On Cartel Charges
Former MTK Global promoter Daniel Kinahan was extradited to Ireland on Sunday to face drug smuggling and money laundering charges tied to an alleged crime empire.