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Filip Hrgovic dismisses Moses Itauma hype ahead of clash
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic says he remains unconvinced by Moses Itauma's rapid rise, breaking with the consensus view of the unbeaten prospect.
Stevenson says Haney pushing fight due to weight advantage
Shakur Stevenson claims Devin Haney is eager to fight him because the 147-pound champion would enter the ring 20 pounds heavier, per The Daily Mail.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Where the superfight stands
Fury and Joshua have circled each other for years. ESPN breaks down the current state of negotiations and what obstacles remain for the all-British heavyweight clash.
Chris Eubank Jr targets return by year's end after health issues
Chris Eubank Jr says he's working to regain peak condition after health struggles derailed him in the Benn rematch and hopes to fight again by December.
Brad Pauls gutted after IBF international middleweight loss
Brad Pauls reacts to losing his IBF international middleweight title, telling BBC Sport he is devastated by the defeat that stalls his progress at 160lbs.
Gary Antuanne Russell warns Boots Ennis faces tough test vs Zayas
Russell predicts Boots Ennis to beat Xander Zayas in Saturday's title fight but cautions the challenger cannot afford to take the young champion lightly.
Lee Selby reveals bare-knuckle offer took three bids to accept
Lee Selby says he rejected two bare-knuckle offers before the money was right. The former featherweight champion told BBC Sport the prize dictated his answer.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Turki Alalshikh says ignore everyone else
Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh has told fans to ignore the noise around Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury until he confirms details himself.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Only one man knows the truth
Turki Alalshikh shut down conflicting reports about Joshua-Fury, saying no decisions on venue or promoter have been made. A summit with White, Hearn and Warren is planned.
Tyson Fury contract has no venue lock, but Zuffa barred from Joshua fight
Fury's deal allows for venues outside the U.K., while Joshua's contract mandates a British site. Eddie Hearn says both deals explicitly exclude Dana White's Zuffa Boxing.
Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for lighting boxing fire
Abdul Khan says cousin Amir's boxing career inspired him and a generation of South Asian fighters. Speaking to BBC Sport, Khan credited his cousin's success.
Fury teases 'massive' Zuffa Boxing announcement via Dana White
Tyson Fury says a major Zuffa Boxing announcement is coming but deferred details to Dana White, calling the news "massive" in comments to BBC Sport.
Lee Selby reveals money talks in bareknuckle boxing switch
Lee Selby says he declined two bareknuckle boxing offers before promoters met his price. The former world champion told BBC Sport money drove his decision.
Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan for inspiring South Asian boxers
Abdul Khan told BBC Sport that Amir Khan's success inspired a generation of South Asian boxers, including himself, to pursue careers in the ring.
Rodriguez open to any challenger after title statement
Jesse Rodriguez says he will accept any opponent at light flyweight, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps forward to challenge his world title.
Lee Selby confirms bareknuckle move after three-bid negotiation
Lee Selby says he accepted a bareknuckle boxing deal after promoters raised their offer twice. The former IBF featherweight champion cited prize money as his reason.
Lee Selby accepted bareknuckle offer after promoter raised purse twice
Lee Selby accepted a bareknuckle contract after declining two earlier purse offers, telling BBC Sport the third bid finally met his price as a prizefighter.
Fury vs Joshua fight excludes Dana White, Zuffa Boxing from promotions
Eddie Hearn confirms both fighters' contracts bar Dana White and Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement, though venue details remain under negotiation.
Lee Selby accepts bareknuckle boxing deal after rejecting two offers
Lee Selby says he accepted a bareknuckle boxing deal after rejecting two prior offers. The former IBF featherweight champion spoke to BBC Sport.
Lee Selby confirms bareknuckle switch after third contract offer
Lee Selby says he accepted a bareknuckle contract after promoters raised their financial offer twice. The ex-IBF champion called himself a prizefighter.