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Rolando Romero Given An Ultimatum
The WBA has pulled the plug on Rolando Romero’s plans for a lucrative fight against Manny Pacquiao, ordering the champion to defend his welterweight title against Shakhram Giyasov instead. The ruling, issued on January 9, 2026, ends months of speculation and leaves Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) with a career-defining choice: step into the ring with […]
Prince Naseem Hamed Biopic Hits The Movie Screens
The long-awaited biopic Giant officially makes its debut in UK cinemas today, January 9, 2026, bringing the story of “Prince” Naseem Hamed to the big screen. Produced by Sylvester Stallone, the film is set for a North American release this March via Vertical. The narrative focuses on the relationship with his mentor, the late Brendan […]
Joshua Speaks Out After His Fatal Car Accident
Anthony Joshua has made a public statement in the aftermath of his car accident, which took the lives of his two friends: Sina Ghami (his strength and conditioning coach) and Latif “Latz” Ayodele (his personal trainer). Joshua was involved in a car accident on December 29, while he was in Nigeria. He was there on […]
Haney Puts Keyshawn Davis On Notice – ‘You On The List'
WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney says that Keyshawn Davis is one of his targets moving forward. Haney’s comments came with the condition that Davis beats Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026 in his next fight. Davis has already stated that he intends to move up to welterweight after Ortiz, putting the pressure on him to […]
Aspinall On A Potential Pereira vs. Gane Fight
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has addressed the rumors of an interim title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While Aspinall has previously been vocal about defending his title against Gane in a rematch, his outlook has changed a little following a diagnosis that has left his future uncertain. Since his October 2025 bout […]
Valentina Shevchenko On The Critics
UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko has fired back at critics of women’s MMA following the backlash over her recent title defense against Zhang Weili. The “Bullet” addressed the “trolls” who have labeled her matchups as “sluggish” or “boring,” arguing that fans often fail to appreciate the technical side of the sport. The criticism intensified after […]
Bivol's Next Target Becomes Clearer
Dmitry Bivol is back in training with reports he is finalizing his return to the ring, with Germany’s IBF Michael Eifert as the next target. Bivol cemented his place in boxing history in February 2025 by defeating Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision. The win allowed him to avenge his only professional defeat and unify all […]
Alfredo Santiago vs Hendri Cedeno: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming bout between Alfredo Santiago and Hendri Cedeno may not command global headlines, but from a betting perspective it offers the kind of stylistic intrigue that often produces value. Santiago (17-2, 8 KO’s) enters the contest as the more seasoned professional. Over the course of his career, he has shared the ring with a […]
Zuffa Boxing's First Event Announced
Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing is officially launching its first event on January 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This debut marks the beginning of a broadcast partnership with Paramount+, occurring just one night before the first UFC event on the same platform. Led by White and TKO executive Nick Khan, the promotion plans […]
Anthony Joshua's Uncle Says He's Retired
Adedamola Joshua, the uncle of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, told the Nigerian newspaper ‘The Punch’ that the fighter has decided to retire from boxing. This follows a tragic car accident on December 29, 2025, in Nigeria, which Joshua survived with minor injuries but which claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and team […]
Canelo Returns To Training
Canelo Alvarez is back in the gym, but will he ever be the same? Just months after his loss to Terence Crawford and a subsequent surgery on his left elbow, Canelo Alvarez has officially begun his rehabilitation. New footage emerged showing the 35-year-old Mexican shadow-boxing, testing the arm that went under the knife on October […]
Garcia Passes Lie Detector Test to Deny Haney Doping Claims
In a bid to clear his name, Ryan Garcia recently underwent a voluntary lie detector test to address the doping scandal from his 2024 fight against Devin Haney. Garcia had tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine, which led to his victory being overturned to a No Contest and resulted in a one-year suspension from […]
Fans React To Usyk's Training Footage – ‘Look At This Monster'
Fans have reacted to Oleksandr Usyk’s latest training session, as the Ukrainian is back in the gym. The unified heavyweight champion vacated his WBO belt rather than facing Fabio Wardley, as questions remained over his next steps. The decision meant he was no longer undisputed, having become so for the second time at heavyweight, following […]
Gervonta Davis Names The Hardest Puncher – ‘It Felt Like There Were Bricks'
Gervonta Davis has long been regarded as one of boxing’s most devastating punchers, but Tank admitted Rolando Romero hits like a brick. Although Davis stopped Romero with a counter left hook in the sixth round of their 2022 encounter, he noted that the power Romero generated was enough to “hit me across the ring.” This […]
Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Predictions – ‘Too Classy For Him'
WBC junior welterweight champion Subriel Matias boxes Dalton Smith on January 10, 2026, as fans picked their winner. Matias makes his first defense since securing the belt against Alberto Puello via a majority decision in July 2025. The result was the first time the champion had won when going the distance. Meanwhile, Smith solidified his […]
Dubois' Camp Eye Wardley Fight
Daniel Dubois is preparing for a return to the ring as his manager, Sam Jones, steers him toward a showdown with WBO Heavyweight Champion Fabio Wardley. This shift in focus comes as Dubois has reportedly withdrawn from the IBF title elimination process, choosing to bypass a mandatory clash with Frank Sanchez in favor of a […]
Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN. The upcoming showdown between Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith has all the ingredients of a high-stakes and a high-intensity WBC world title clash. Matias (23-2, 22 KO’s) is one of the most feared fighters at super-lightweight, and with good reason. His reputation is built on attrition. Matías doesn’t just try to beat […]
Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN The heavyweight division rarely deals in subtleties, and the upcoming clash between Agit Kabayel and Damian Knyba is a perfect example of why betting on big men can be intriguing. Kabayel (26-0, 18 KO’s) enters this fight as one of the most underrated heavyweights in the division. Quietly effective and largely flying […]
Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Preview
Subriel Matias is set to defend his WBC junior welterweight title against Dalton Smith on January 10, 2026, as we preview this fight. The matchup serves as the first title defense for Matias since he captured the belt from Alberto Puello via a majority decision in July 2025. Smith, the former British and European champion, […]
Frank Warren Names His Boxer Of The Year
Frank Warren has named Fabio Wardley his Queensberry “Boxer of the Year” for 2025. Wardley’s standout year was defined by two massive underdog victories: a come-from-behind knockout of Justis Huni in June—where he trailed on all scorecards before a 10th-round finish—and a dominant 11th-round stoppage of Joseph Parker in October. The victories secured Wardley the […]