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Light Heavyweight Britain's Deepest Boxing Division
Five British light heavyweights sit in The Ring's top 10, a higher concentration than any other weight class. Callum Smith, Anthony Yarde, and Joshua Buatsi lead the crowded field.
Fury-Joshua venue unclear, but Hearn says Zuffa locked out
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury's contract allows venue flexibility, but Anthony Joshua's deal requires a U.K. site — and Dana White's Zuffa Boxing is banned from any promotional role.
Ryan Garner beats Michael Magnesi in grueling phone booth war
Ryan Garner won a unanimous decision over Michael Magnesi in 12 brutal rounds at St Mary's Stadium, claiming the interim WBC super featherweight title.
Usyk-Verhoeven: Referee told commission he'd seen enough
Mark Lyson told the Middle East boxing commission he decided to stop Usyk-Verhoeven in the 11th round before the bell sounded, according to a ruling obtained by BBC Sport.
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.
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.