News — Page 71
6,070 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s Career Stalls Over Mandatory Arbitration
Vergil Ortiz Jr. will remain out of action through the mid-year mark as his lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions heads to mandatory arbitration on July 14. The ruling by Judge Cristina D. Silva places the boxer in limbo, preventing him from making his next move. Under the current order, Ortiz is strictly prohibited from engaging […]
James Francis Hagan vs Dan Hill (Recap Pending)
James Francis Hagan (192-16-24 (5 NC)) faces Dan Hill (53-13-0) on Thursday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Jarrell Miller Vs. Lenier Pero Breakdown
Jarrell Miller will face Lenier Pero in a 12-round WBA heavyweight title eliminator on Saturday, as we preview the upcoming fight. Miller’s last outing was in January 2026, a split-decision victory over Kingsley Ibeh. Miller has reportedly added trainer “Bozy” Ennis to his corner for this camp. At 37, Miller knows this is likely his […]
Lawrence Okolie Vs. Tony Yoka Breakdown
Two-weight world champion Lawrence Okolie will face Tony Yoka on Saturday in a heavyweight clash, as we preview the upcoming fight. Okolie is currently ranked as the WBO’s #1 heavyweight contender. Since moving up to heavyweight, Okolie has racked up three wins on the bounce. His most recent win was a stoppage win against Ebenezer […]
What Is Next For Alycia Baumgardner?
Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified super featherweight titles (IBF and WBO) to defeat South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin, as we look at what could be next. The champion proved why she remains the queen of the 130lb division, navigating ten rounds of three-minute action to secure a wide unanimous decision (98-92, 98-92, 99-91). […]
What's Next For Ben Whittaker?
Following his dominant first-round stoppage of Braian Suarez, we will take a look at what could be next for Ben Whittaker. The most immediate step in Whittaker’s career is a US debut. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has already outlined plans for Whittaker to make his U.S. debut in June 2026. He is expected to feature […]
Whittaker Stops Suarez In A Round
Ben Whittaker needed less than three minutes to stop Braian Nahuel Suarez in a first-round knockout, as you can see how the fight played out live. “The Surgeon” quickly got to work. While Suarez was billed as a dangerous power-puncher capable of testing the Olympic silver medalist, the gap in class was evident from the […]
Boxing World Turns On Conor Benn
Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn shared his take on a Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn showdown, predicting that “King Ry” would likely emerge victorious. Benn currently sits as the WBC mandatory challenger at welterweight, a position he solidified after a unanimous decision win (98-92 x3) over former two-time champion Regis Prograis. The fight was a 10-round 150-lb […]
Billy Joe Saunders Linked To Canelo's Return
Eddie Hearn confirmed that while no contract is finalized, Billy Joe Saunders is a genuine name under consideration for Canelo Alvarez’s return on September 12. Canelo, who is launching Canelo Promotions with the “Mexico Against the World” card, is reportedly looking for a “legacy” opponent. Alvarez faced Saunders in 2021, stopping him to become undisputed […]
Baumgardner Retains Her Titles, Calls Out Taylor And Serrano
Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified super featherweight titles, overcoming a resilient Bo Mi Re Shin to win a unanimous decision: 98-92, 98-92, 99-91. The 10-round contest—notably contested in three-minute rounds—pushed the champion out of her comfort zone. Baumgardner set a fast pace in the opening minutes, utilizing her jab to snap Re Shin’s head […]
Keyshawn Davis Returns For Bad-Blood Rematch
Keyshawn Davis will rematch Nahir Albright in a 12-round junior welterweight headliner on May 16. The pair first met in October 2023. While Davis initially walked away with a majority decision, the result was later overturned to a no-contest after he tested positive for marijuana. The rivalry reached a boiling point in June 2025. After […]
Peter McGrail vs Ckari Cani Mansilla: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN The super-bantamweight clash between Peter McGrail and Ckari Cani Mansilla takes place on Saturday evening in Liverpool. McGrail (12-2, 6 KO’s) entered the professional ranks with significant expectations following a decorated amateur career, where he was widely regarded as one of Britain’s standout talents. Mansilla (18-4, 13 KO’s) represents a very different […]
Canelo Alvarez Starts His Training Camp
Canelo Alvarez has started his training camp for his return on September 12, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After a year defined by elbow surgery and the loss of his undisputed 168 status to the now-retired Terence Crawford, the Mexican wants a world title fight on his return. Christian Mbilli currently sits at the top of […]
Ben Whittaker Vs. Braian Suarez Predictions – ‘He Makes A Statement'
Ben Whittaker takes on light heavyweight Braian Nahuel Suarez on Saturday, as fans picked their winner. Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has already teased a U.S. debut for Whittaker in June at the Barclays Center. However, that plan is strictly contingent on Whittaker emerging with a win. Whittaker enters this bout with massive momentum, having stopped Benjamin […]
Fury Admits To Taking A "Beating" From Joshua
An old interview featuring a 21-year-old Tyson Fury has resurfaced, showing him talking up then-amateur Anthony Joshua following a sparring session. The video has re-emerged just days after the two traded heated words ringside at Fury’s comeback victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, as the pair could face off next. In the footage, Fury recounts a trip […]
Ben Whittaker vs Braian Nahuel Suarez: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN The light heavyweight clash between Ben Whittaker and Braian Nahuel Suarez is an interesting fight on Saturday night. Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KO’s) has quickly become one of the most talked-about prospects in British boxing. An Olympic silver medalist, he entered the professional ranks with high expectations and has embraced a style that […]
Ben Whittaker Vs. Braian Nahuel Suarez Breakdown
Ben Whittaker faces Braian Nahuel Suarez in a light heavyweight clash on Saturday in Liverpool, as we preview this fight. Whittaker was elevated to the main event after former world champion Callum Smith was forced to withdraw from his clash with David Morrell due to a training camp injury. For Whittaker, this fight is a […]
Shadasia Green vs Lani Daniels: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Most Valuable Promotions The super middleweight clash between Shadasia Green and Lani Daniels is for the WBA, IBF and The Ring Magazine titles. Green (16-1, 11 KO’s) has quickly emerged as one of the most promising fighters in her weight class. A former standout amateur, she transitioned into the professional ranks with a […]
Joshua Wants A Tune-Up, Fury Will Have To Wait
Anthony Joshua plots his path back to boxing, but a Tyson Fury fight will have to wait. According to Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn, the fight is now being steered toward a November 2026 date, allowing Joshua a necessary tune-up fight this July. Since defeating Jake Paul in late 2025, Joshua’s life was upended by a devastating […]
Pacquiao On The ‘Closest' Fighter To Him
Manny Pacquiao—the only fighter to conquer eight different weight classes—has officially named the fight who reminds him of himself. According to “Pac-Man,” the reigning king of the super bantamweight division, Naoya Inoue, is that man. The comparison is hard to ignore. Inoue mirrors the explosive attributes that defined Pacquiao’s peak: blinding hand speed, rhythmic “in-and-out” […]