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Brad Pauls eyes world title shot but knows Goldsmith stands in the way
Brad Pauls says beating Goldsmith on Saturday is the only path to a world title shot, telling BBC Sport there is nothing to gain if he does not win this weekend.
Fury contract has no U.K. venue lock for Joshua fight
Tyson Fury's deal for the Anthony Joshua superfight contains no U.K. venue requirement, though Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing remains contractually barred from promoting the bout.
MEPB dismisses Verhoeven appeal against Usyk stoppage
The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission upheld referee Mark Lyson's 11th-round stoppage in Verhoeven's May loss to Usyk, ruling the timing discrepancy immaterial.
Floyd Mayweather sued for $6.65M over Greece fight deal
CSI Sports Events filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Mayweather's June 27 bout against Mike Zambidis, claiming breach of contract over exclusive rights to his Tyson and Pacquiao fights.
Rodriguez declares he will accept any opponent put in front of him
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will face any opponent offered to him at light flyweight, dismissing selective matchmaking in his division.
Fury-Joshua fight locked to U.K., Hearn says Zuffa out
Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua's contract requires a U.K. venue for Tyson Fury fight and explicitly bars Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Tyrone McKenna recalls 16-year-old Boots Ennis sparring beatdown
McKenna says the teenage Ennis destroyed him in the gym so badly he considered quitting boxing. Ennis faces Xander Zayas on June 27.
Hearn: Fury not tied to U.K. for Joshua clash, Zuffa locked out
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury's contract has no U.K. venue clause, though Anthony Joshua's requires it. Zuffa Boxing is barred from promotional involvement.
Crocker promises new version ahead of Paro defence
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self in his welterweight title defence against Liam Paro, per BBC Sport.
Fury-Joshua Contracts Bar Dana White, Zuffa Boxing Involvement
Eddie Hearn says both fighters' contracts explicitly exclude Dana White and Zuffa Boxing from promoting the heavyweight showdown, though Fury's deal does not mandate a U.K. venue.
Crocker vows to show 'new and improved self' against Paro
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his welterweight title against Liam Paro.
Ryan Garner beats Michael Magnesi for interim WBC title
Ryan Garner defeated Michael Magnesi at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton to claim the interim WBC super featherweight title on Saturday.
Ashton Sylve beats Joseph Diaz Jr. by UD at Misfits Pro
Ashton Sylve defeated Joseph Diaz Jr. by UD at Misfits Pro. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Oleksandr Usyk faces Verhoeven rematch demand, Kabayel wait
Rico Verhoeven wants another shot after his 11th-round TKO loss to Usyk in Egypt, but the WBC champion may owe Agit Kabayel a mandatory defence next.
Itauma's Next Opponent
Moses Itauma's education continues — and Filip Hrgovic is the next examiner.
Joe Louis-Max Schmeling Documentary Debuts 90 Years After Fight
A new documentary on Joe Louis and Max Schmeling premiered Friday on The HISTORY Channel, exactly 90 years after their first fight at Yankee Stadium.
Fury contract allows venue flexibility, but Hearn bars Zuffa from AJ fight
Tyson Fury's contract carries no U.K. requirement for the Anthony Joshua superfight, but Eddie Hearn says Joshua's deal mandates a British venue and explicitly blocks Dana White's involvement.
Floyd Mayweather sued for $4.65M over broadcast rights breach
CSI Entertainment alleges Mayweather took advances for exclusive rights to Tyson and Pacquiao bouts, then shopped deals elsewhere.
Tyson Fury warns Moses Itauma risks being rushed like Jared Anderson
Tyson Fury says he won't fight Moses Itauma unless big money is involved and warns the 21-year-old heavyweight could suffer the same fate as Jared Anderson if pushed too fast.
Louis-Schmeling Documentary Premieres on 90th Anniversary
A documentary on Joe Louis and Max Schmeling debuts June 19 on The HISTORY Channel, 90 years after their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1936.