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Badou Jack Reflects on Future After Grueling Loss to Noel Mikaelian: 'Father Time Might Be Coming'

A battered and visibly exhausted Badou Jack sat before reporters on Saturday night, wrestling not only with a unanimous decision defeat but with the possibility that his remarkable 16-year professional career may have reached its final chapter.

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Anthony Joshua made his feelings on influencer boxing clear two years before $184M Jake Paul fight

Anthony Joshua was a fan of crossover boxing before he agreed to become a part of it. During the past decade, boxing has seen an influx of novice fighters and money-hungry celebrities.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 15

Richardson Hitchins Laughs Off Frank Martin’s Callout: 'He’s Lost His Mind'

Richardson Hitchins isn’t buying the renewed confidence coming from Frank Martin and he’s not subtle about it, either. Following Martin’s explosive fourth-round

Jake Paul News / ESPN / December 15

Why pizza is crucial to Jake Paul's preparation to fight Anthony Joshua

Pizza is on the menu for Jake Paul to help him bulk up before he fights Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 15

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – Tony Bellew expresses doubt and talks ‘rude awakening’

On December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua headlines a Most Valuable Promotions fight card. This eagerly anticipated heavyweight bout will stream live on Netflix to all subscribers, while the preliminary card will be available through the MVP’s YouTube Channel and Netflix’s Tudum.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 15

Manny Pacquiao issues savage nine-word response to Terence Crawford’s bold fight prediction

Manny Pacquiao has revealed his true feelings about a potential fight with Terence Crawford. ‘Bud’ recently reacted with anger when Oscar De La Hoya predicted the fantasy matchup.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 15

Is Africa boxing's next powerhouse? This week could provide the answer

It's hoped two boxing shows in Ghana and Nigeria this weekend could pave the way for more events in Africa and tap into what many believe could be a huge market for the sport.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 15

Jake Paul admits Anthony Joshua fight 'scares him'

In one of the most dramatic opponent changes in combat sports history, influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul went from being scheduled to face former lightweight

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 15

Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Breakdown

Jake Paul takes on Anthony Joshua on December 19, as we preview this upcoming fight. The announcement came after Paul’s originally scheduled fight against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis was called off.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

Terence Crawford was ‘knocked down’ by 21-0 opponent he called a harder puncher than Canelo Alvarez

Terence Crawford has never been officially knocked down, but some would dispute that. ‘Bud’ is widely considered to be boxing’s pound-for-pound best after a historic year for the 38-year-old.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

Deontay Wilder reveals trait he and Jake Paul share in rare praise before Anthony Joshua clash

Deontay Wilder believes that only he and Jake Paul are willing to face opponents considerably bigger than them – starting with Anthony Joshua. The former heavyweight champion has been chasing a fight with Joshua for years, but will now have to watch as his rival takes on Paul on Friday night in Miami.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 14

Teofimo Lopez Cautions Shakur Stevenson

There may be no fighter in boxing more perplexing than Teofimo Lopez Jr. One month he looks like a generational talent; the next, he looks like he’s searching for answers.

Boxing News / HITC / December 14

Deontay Wilder faces fan ridicule after choosing Anthony Joshua in heavyweight debate

Deontay Wilder has made headlines with a recent prediction that puts Anthony Joshua ahead of one of boxing’s all-time greats. Joshua’s return to the ring is drawing near, though it will not be under the circumstances fans initially expected.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ripped after ticket availability surfaces online

Despite being one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2025, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is not being received well by the fans. Next Friday night on December 19, Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring for their highly anticipated heavyweight boxing clash in Miami, Florida.

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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 14

Manny Pacquiao Predicts Winner of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Since leaving the Philippine political arena and coming out of retirement to commit himself to full-time boxing competition, Manny Pacquiao has firmly returned to the world where he built his legendary status.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 14

Jai Opetaia vs David Haye – Tony Bellew weighs in on fantasy matchup

David Haye maintained a memorable professional boxing career, with many feeling he was at his brutal best when at cruiserweight. In the current crop of

Diego Pacheco News / NY Fights / December 14

Diego Pacheco Survives, Pounds Out Win

Super middleweight talent Diego Pacheco needed to win in style on Saturday in Stockton. But Pacheco had to settle for the win after surviving a knockdown and a surprising challenge from unknown challenger Kevin Sadjo.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Mikaelian Beats Jack To Become WBC Cruiserweight Champ

Noel Mikaelian became the new WBC Cruiserweight Champion after beating Badou Jack in their rematch in a unanimous decision (115 – 111, 116 – 110 and 116 – 110), as you can see how the fight played out live.

Terence Crawford News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Canelo Wants Crawford Rematch On His Return

Canelo Alvarez is setting his sights on a return to the ring in September 2026, with his top priority being a rematch against Terence Crawford. Canelo’s manager, Eddy Reynoso, recently confirmed the Mexican star will skip his traditional Cinco de Mayo fight date in May.

Bruce Carrington News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Bruce Carrington And Carlos Castro Set For Featherweight Title Battle

Bruce Carrington and Carlos Castro will fight for the vacant WBC Featherweight Title on January 31 on the Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson card. The title became vacant after Stephen Fulton vacated it, meaning the Carrington-Castro fight was upgraded from an interim clash to a full championship bout.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Conor Benn makes his pick

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the highly anticipated “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez Rematch News

There have been conflicting opinions about whether the boxing world wants to see a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after these two pound-for-pound greats fought three months ago.