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Donaire: Bam Rodriguez has skills to beat Inoue, Nakatani
Nonito Donaire believes Jesse Rodriguez possesses the technical ability to defeat Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, but questions if size will neutralise those skills.
WBO may order Dubois-Itauma despite Wardley rematch clause
WBO President Gustavo Olivieri told The Ring that rematches are not binding to the sanctioning body, potentially forcing Daniel Dubois to face Moses Itauma next.
Fabio Wardley's courage against Daniel Dubois won't be forgotten
Wardley absorbed brutal punishment and fought through grotesque swelling in his heavyweight war with Dubois, exemplifying the grit that makes losing efforts inspirational.
Dave Allen targets Filip Hrgovic upset in Doncaster return
Dave Allen told BBC Radio 5 Live he's in career-best shape ahead of Saturday's heavyweight bout against Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster, his first fight since losing to Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Fabio Wardley's courage against Daniel Dubois echoes boxing's finest losing efforts
Wardley absorbed brutal punishment but refused to quit against Dubois in Manchester, exemplifying the resilience that defines boxing's most memorable performances.
Vasiliy Lomachenko targets fall comeback at 130-140 pounds
Three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko plans to return from retirement this fall, with his manager Egis Klimas confirming the 38-year-old will campaign at 130-140 pounds.
Fabio Wardley's brutal loss to Dubois was boxing at its purest
Wardley absorbed gruesome punishment through 12 rounds with Dubois in Manchester, embodying the heart that separates boxing from every other sport.
Naoya Inoue's Father Urges Retirement After Tokyo Dome Win
Shingo Inoue believes his undefeated son has achieved enough at 33 and should retire while still at his peak, though a January bout with Jesse Rodriguez is in the works.
Wardley needs time before Dubois rematch, says Harrison
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison believes Fabio Wardley must address technical deficiencies before facing Daniel Dubois again, though a rematch clause makes the fight likely.
Inoue's Father Pushes Retirement After Nakatani Win
Shingo Inoue told Yahoo! Japan News his son should retire as an undefeated legend, though Naoya is in preliminary talks to face Jesse Rodriguez in January.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley next fight options analyzed
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a rematch clause exists between Dubois and Wardley, while Moses Itauma looms as WBO mandatory challenger following Saturday's Manchester war.
Dubois and Wardley next fights: Itauma, Usyk, rematch in play
Daniel Dubois could face Moses Itauma as WBO mandatory or an immediate Wardley rematch. Usyk has expressed interest in the winner after his Rico Verhoeven bout.
Dubois next fight: Itauma mandatory looms after Wardley war
Daniel Dubois faces Moses Itauma as WBO mandatory or a contracted Fabio Wardley rematch after their Manchester slugfest, writes Declan Taylor for The Ring.
Dubois faces Itauma mandatory as Wardley weighs rematch options
Daniel Dubois likely faces Moses Itauma next after the 21-year-old is set to be named WBO mandatory challenger, though a contracted rematch with Fabio Wardley complicates matters.
Daniel Dubois faces Wardley rematch before Itauma collision
Daniel Dubois may be forced into a late-2026 rematch with Fabio Wardley before a future showdown with WBO No. 1 contender Moses Itauma, promoter Frank Warren says.
TKO signs Arizona deal for seven UFC and Zuffa Boxing events
TKO Group Holdings will stage seven events over three years in Arizona, including UFC and Zuffa Boxing cards, as part of a multi-year partnership with state alliance.
Fury questions Joshua's chin after Dubois demolishes Wardley
Tyson Fury pointed to Daniel Dubois' four knockdowns of Anthony Joshua as evidence of suspect punch resistance, noting Dubois never floored Miller, Hrgovic, Usyk or Wardley.
Matchroom Sport Sells Minority Stake to Bruin Capital
Bruin Capital has taken a minority equity stake in Matchroom Sport, with the Hearn family retaining majority ownership and Eddie Hearn continuing as Group Chairman.
Errol Spence calls Jermell Charlo 'jealous,' teases future fight
Spence dismissed his former training partner's recent criticism and questioned Charlo's drawing power ahead of his July 25 comeback against Tim Tszyu.
Jake Paul eyes cruiserweight return or Ngannou fight in 2026
Paul has not fought since suffering a sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December, but his business partner says a boxing comeback is planned before year's end.