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On YouTubeBoxing News / ESPN / December 22
Hamzah Sheeraz ordered to fight for WBO gold - he has two options after Terence Crawford retired 
Hamzah Sheeraz has been ordered to fight Diego Pacheco for the vacant WBO super-middleweight championship.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 22
Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua Prefers Fabio Wardley Next But Fury Fight Likely Overrides It
Anthony Joshua may have just knocked out Jake Paul in Miami, but the discussion around his next move has shifted to a far more serious question: Does Joshua want Fabio Wardley before Tyson Fury?
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 22
Nakatani vs Inoue – Junto Nakatani sets the record straight regarding superfight
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will both appear on the December 27 The Ring V: Night of the Samurai fight card. Now both competing in the super bantamweight division, a superfight between the two appears closer than ever.
Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 22
Anthony Joshua names two boxing superstars Jake Paul should consider fighting in 2026
Jake Paul has been backed to rebound from his first knockout loss in 2026. Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua stopped the YouTuber-turned-boxer inside six rounds on Friday night.
Boxing News / HITC / December 22
Anthony Joshua hit financially after controversial Jake Paul ‘money grab’ showdown
Anthony Joshua came out of the fight without any physical issues, but he took some heavy hits later on. Joshua has acknowledged that he deserves some criticism for his December 19 performance, even though he ended up winning by a sixth-round stoppage.
Naoya Inoue News / Big Fight Weekend / December 22
Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso – Preview, betting odds and fight card
On December 27, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso headlines the The Ring V: Night of the Samurai fight card.
Naoya Inoue News / BoxingNews.com / December 22
Naoya Inoue Vs. David Picasso Breakdown
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) defends his title against David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs) on December 27, as we preview the upcoming fight. Inoue arrives in Riyadh following a clinical performance in September, where he stopped his WBA mandatory challenger, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, via a unanimous decision.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 22
What’s Next For Jake Paul After The Joshua Loss
Jake Paul underwent surgery to repair a double fracture in his jaw following his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Joshua dropped Paul four times throughout the bout.
Lawrence Okolie News / BoxingNews.com / December 22
Lawrence Okolie Blitzes Past Ebenezer Tetteh
Lawrence Okolie forced a second-round retirement from Ebenezer Tetteh in their heavyweight clash, as he turned his attention to Moses Itauma. Okolie (23-1, 17 KOs) entered the ring at a career-high 271 lbs, looking vastly different from the lean cruiserweight champion who dominated the WBO ranks from 2021 to 2023.
Boxing News / ESPN / December 21
Busy weekend for the books: Inside the Paul-Joshua fight, NFL Week 16 and CFP race
In "one of the biggest mismatches in any sport," high-stakes bettors and sportsbooks were happy with results.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 21
Roy Jones Jr names the best fighter in boxing after Terence Crawford’s retirement
Roy Jones Jr, in his prime, is regarded as one of the best boxers in history. In the current day, many have named Terence Crawford as their number one fighter.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 22
Three fights you can’t miss on the January boxing schedule
The 2025 schedule has provided us with some memorable fights, including Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois and the historic clash between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez.
Boxing News / FirstSportz / December 21
Israel Adesanya Hints at Anthony Joshua ‘Carrying’ Jake Paul to Extend Netflix Fight
The Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami highlighted the gap between a professional heavyweight and a younger, less experienced fighter.
Boxing News / KO on SI / December 21
Lawrence Okolie Plans Mega Clash With Moses Itauma In Africa In 2026
Lawrence Okolie and Moses Itauma will face off in a WBA final eliminator if the two heavyweights win their next fights. “I am in a final eliminator against Moses Ituma after this one, and his fight,” said Okolie (22-1, 16 KOs) in an exclusive interview with KO on Sports Illustrated.
Lawrence Okolie News / KO on SI / December 21
Okolie vs Tetteh Preview & Prediction
Former world champion Lawrence Okolie heads to Nigeria, a country to which he has blood ties, but also one where he hopes to reignite his campaign for a heavyweight title shot.
Jake Paul News / Big Fight Weekend / December 21
Three potential next opponents for Jake Paul
On December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Jake Paul took the seemingly improbable step up to heavyweight to face Anthony Joshua. “The Problem Child” ultimately fell short, losing by knockout in the sixth round.
Boxing News / Action Network / December 19
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Odds Tracker: Joshua Remains Huge Favorite Friday Morning
Odds via bet365 at 9:30 a..m. ET on Friday. The “chance to win” percentages are based on implied probabilities with the vig removed. Learn more about American odds here or use our betting calculator to calculate your payouts.
Boxing News / Yardbarker / December 18
Boxing rivals reignite feud as Tyson Fury targets Anthony Joshua
Joshua will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center on Dec. 19 in what will be his comeback match after a 15-month absence due to his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
Terence Crawford News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Terence Crawford shares reason behind his sudden retirement from boxing
Five-division world champion Terence Crawford is hanging up his boxing gloves.
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