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Jake Paul eyes cruiserweight return or Francis Ngannou bout
Paul targets a boxing comeback at cruiserweight before year-end 2026 after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, though a heavyweight clash with Ngannou remains on the table.

Usyk open to Wardley unification after Briton proves himself
Oleksandr Usyk's team says the unified champion will consider fighting WBO titleholder Fabio Wardley once the Briton proves himself against elite opposition.

Roy Jones Jr. tells Benavidez: Skip Bivol, fight Usyk
Roy Jones Jr. urges David Benavidez to bypass Dmitry Bivol and pursue Oleksandr Usyk while the timing is right. Turki Alalshikh eyes the bout for 2027.
Daniel Dubois tells BBC he's ready to reclaim heavyweight title
Dubois sits down with Steve Bunce ahead of Saturday's clash with Fabio Wardley, while trainer Don Charles says his fighter is stronger and sharper than ever.

Benavidez Confirms Early Talks With Bivol for Undisputed Fight
David Benavidez says negotiations have begun with Dmitry Bivol for a potential 190-pound catchweight fight with all cruiserweight and light heavyweight titles at stake.

Benavidez confirms early talks with Bivol for 190-pound catchweight
David Benavidez told The Porter Way Podcast that negotiations have started for a Bivol fight, proposing a 190-pound catchweight with all titles at stake for late 2026.

Wardley vs. Dubois Ranks Among Greatest All-British Heavyweight Title Fights
Fabio Wardley's first WBO title defense against Daniel Dubois joins a line of historic all-British heavyweight clashes, from Lewis-Bruno to Joshua's Wembley loss.

Benavidez confirms early talks with Team Bivol for 2026 clash
David Benavidez says discussions have begun with Dmitry Bivol's camp for a potential 190-pound catchweight bout, though the fight won't happen until late 2026.

Fury and Joshua still on different pages after Tottenham callout
Tyson Fury claims his side signed while Anthony Joshua balks at the rush. A decade later, British boxing's biggest heavyweight bout remains unsigned.

Fury-Joshua fight stalls again as decade-long saga drags on
Tyson Fury says he has signed the contract for an autumn clash with Anthony Joshua, but the deal remains unsigned on Joshua's end after another tense ringside exchange.

Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch loses Sphere venue after Eagles booking
The September 19 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will not take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas after The Eagles booked the date for their residency.

Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua after Makhmudov win
Fury stopped Makhmudov at Tottenham on 11 April and demanded Joshua next, but promoter Frank Warren denied Netflix's announcement that the fight is done.
Inside Don Charles' custom gym built for Daniel Dubois
Don Charles spent his savings converting a north London barn into a heavyweight gym for Daniel Dubois ahead of his Wembley win over Joshua, then watched his fighter leave and return.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still at impasse after call-out
Fury says he's signed for the all-British heavyweight clash and won't fight anyone else, but Joshua has yet to agree after the April 11 win over Makhmudov.

Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua but contract remains unsigned
Fury dominated Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April and demanded Joshua sign for an autumn clash, but AJ has yet to put pen to paper on the decade-delayed showdown.

Fury-Joshua fight still uncertain despite Tottenham callout
Tyson Fury called out Anthony Joshua after stopping Arslanbek Makhmudov, but Team Fury says they've signed while Joshua has not. The decade-long wait continues.

Why Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain stuck in limbo
Fury called out Joshua ringside after beating Makhmudov on April 11, but AJ stayed in his seat. A decade on, the all-British heavyweight clash still has no date.

Francis Ngannou open to Jake Paul fight after press conference callout
Francis Ngannou says he can 'kick his ass' after Jake Paul issued a challenge at the May 16 MMA event press conference. Ngannou also picks Fury over Joshua.
David Benavidez calls on Dana White to make Jai Opetaia fight
Benavidez wants confirmation from Zuffa Boxing that the company will work with his handlers to make the cruiserweight unification bout happen.

Devin Haney calls Ryan Garcia rematch his 'dream fight'
WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney says a unification rematch with WBC titleholder Ryan Garcia is his 'dream fight' after their April 2024 bout was overturned to a no-contest.