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Torrez wants Itauma fight: 'I don't run from smoke'
Richard Torrez says he welcomes a clash with Moses Itauma after his IBF eliminator against Frank Sanchez on Saturday in Egypt.
Haye: Usyk would have hung with Tyson, Lewis and Holyfield
David Haye says Oleksandr Usyk would have competed with Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, placing the Ukrainian among the heavyweight greats.
Caroline Dubois calls family rift 'messed-up' and 'complex'
Caroline Dubois described her estranged relationship with brother Daniel as 'messed-up' and 'complex' in comments to BBC Sport Boxing.
Jasmine Artiga vows showcase bout with mandatory Nataly Delgado
Jasmine Artiga says her super flyweight title defence against mandatory challenger Nataly Delgado will showcase two elite fighters testing skill and will.
Darren Barker announces 1,800-mile endurance challenge for mental health
Former IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker will cycle across three countries and swim the English Channel and Strait of Gibraltar in August 2026 to raise funds for men's mental health.
Declan Taylor: Usyk isn't in decline, Verhoeven upset unlikely
Boxing analyst Declan Taylor dismisses Rico Verhoeven's chances against Oleksandr Usyk on May 23, arguing the heavyweight champion showed no signs of decline in his Dubois rematch.
Claressa Shields banned by MVP after slapping Baumgardner
Claressa Shields has been banned from Most Valuable Promotions events after confronting and slapping Alycia Baumgardner at Saturday's Rousey vs. Carano card.
Lomachenko eyes Navarrete, Davis fights after comeback
Vasiliy Lomachenko is targeting unified 130-pound champion Emanuel Navarrete for his fall 2026 return, with WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis potentially next.
Lomachenko eyes Navarrete, Davis after ending retirement
Vasiliy Lomachenko is targeting unified 130-pound champion Emanuel Navarrete for a fall return, with Gervonta Davis a potential follow-up fight.
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.