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Joyce confirms Moscow title fight: 'Get ready for a big performance'
Joe Joyce confirms he will challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11 against Suslenkov, promising a big performance in Russia.
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez emerges as boxing's next P4P star
Rodriguez has become the face of boxing's lower weight classes, following in the footsteps of Chocolatito and Estrada as the sport's pound-for-pound elite.
De La Hoya: No Garcia-Benn update despite rumblings
Oscar De La Hoya says Golden Boy has had no contact about Ryan Garcia fighting Conor Benn, though he has heard rumors about the potential matchup.
Wilkens Mathieu beats Esquiva Falcao by TKO in round 8 on 12 June 2026
Wilkens Mathieu defeated Esquiva Falcao by TKO, round 8 on 12 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (12 June–14 June 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 12 June–14 June 2026. 17 events including Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.
WBO Blocks Haney-Stevenson — Keyshawn Davis Mandatory Must Come First
The WBO has intervened — and Devin Haney's fight with Shakur Stevenson just got considerably more complicated.
Wilkens Mathieu channels Kelly Pavlik in Falcao stoppage
Super middleweight prospect Wilkens Mathieu stopped Esquiva Falcao in the eighth round in Quebec City, evoking memories of Kelly Pavlik's 2007 finish against Jermain Taylor.
Haney must defend WBO title vs. Keyshawn Davis or be stripped
The WBO has ordered Devin Haney to defend his welterweight title against Keyshawn Davis by August 2026 or face being stripped if he pursues a Shakur Stevenson fight instead.
Eddie Hearn disputes Dana White's Joshua-Fury promotion claims
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn pushed back on UFC CEO Dana White's assertion that he will lead promotion of Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury, calling the claim factually wrong.
Boots Ennis targets Zayas titles: 'Ready to shut everybody up'
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis challenges unified super welterweight champion Xander Zayas on June 27, promising to capitalize on every mistake the titleholder makes.
Roach calls Stevenson clash 'best fight' at any weight
Lamont Roach tells Ring Magazine that a fight with Shakur Stevenson would be the best matchup at lightweight, no matter the weight class.
Russ Anber on Hall of Fame induction: 'A pinnacle moment'
The Canadian trainer and Rival Boxing Gear founder enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame this weekend in Canastota, becoming the first Canadian trainer inducted.
Antonio Vargas ready to shock Bam Rodriguez: 'World will be shocked'
WBA champion Antonio Vargas says he's trained his whole life for Saturday's showdown with pound-for-pound star Bam Rodriguez, who picked him over two other titleholders.
Verhoeven warns Usyk will feel 20-kilo weight gap in crossover
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a 20-kilo weight gap when they fight, citing his kickboxing stance and natural heavyweight frame as advantages.
De La Hoya shuts down Garcia-Benn talk with blunt update
Oscar De La Hoya says Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn negotiations have no progress, dampening hopes the welterweight fight will be made in the coming months.
Cameron wants Mayer: 'There isn't a bigger fight right now'
Chantelle Cameron wants a unification fight with Mikaela Mayer, calling it the biggest bout in women's boxing between two top-five pound-for-pound champions.
Callum Smith glad for Buatsi firefight but doesn't want many more
WBO interim light heavyweight champion Callum Smith says his February war with Joshua Buatsi earned recognition but he prefers to rely on skill over brutal encounters.
Vargas dedicates Rodriguez fight to mother in special tribute
Antonio Vargas says his bantamweight fight with Jesse Rodriguez will be special as he dedicates the bout to his mother and faith.
Prenga expects Joshua tragedy to hand him advantage
Kristian Prenga says Anthony Joshua's personal tragedy will give him an advantage when the heavyweights meet, telling Ring Magazine the loss will affect the Briton.
De La Hoya dismisses Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn rumours
Oscar De La Hoya says nobody has approached him about Ryan Garcia facing Conor Benn, speaking to BBC Sport amid growing rumours of the fight.