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David Benavidez admits sparring devastating puncher at 15 and what he learned

On Saturday, November 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde headlines a stacked Ring IV card. Ahead of his title defence, Benavidez has spoken to Matchroom Boxing, recalling when, at 15 years old, he sparred Gennady Golovkin, and what he learnt from those sessions.

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Usyk vacates WBO title, Wardley set to be elevated

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated his WBO world title on Monday, with Britain's Fabio Wardley set to be elevated to full world champion as a result.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 17

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul — Frank Warren weighs in on fight announcement

When 2025 began, I, like many, never had Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) on my boxing bingo card. On November 17, the impossible was announced, and the event dubbed “Judgement Day” is set for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This huge event will stream live on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 17

Gogic jury dismissed after alleged bribery plot

Three men were arrested Monday for allegedly trying to pay up to $100,000 in cash to a juror at the Brooklyn drug trial of a former heavyweight boxer.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 17

Jake Paul Drops '$267 Million' Demand Amid Anthony Joshua Fight Reveal

Jake Paul has just signed up for the toughest fight of his life by far, as news broke on November 17 that he has finalized a deal to fight former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 17

Paul vs. Joshua: All you need to know about the boxing match

How did the fight come together? What does this fight mean for Paul, Joshua? Andreas Hale answers this questions and more.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 17

Paul vs. Joshua: All you need to now about the boxing fight

How did the fight come together? What does this fight mean for Paul, Joshua? Andreas Hale answers this questions and more.

Moses Itauma News / ESPN / November 17

Boxing prodigy Itauma looking to silence doubters

British heavyweight Moses Itauma has said his fight against American Jermaine Franklin Jr. is a chance to "shut a few people up."

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 17

Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19 in Miami

Jake Paul will face former heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua in an eight-round boxing match on Dec. 19 in Miami, Most Valuable Promotions announced Monday.