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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.
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.