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Ryan Garcia removed as Jake Paul opponent option as talks begin for world title fight

Despite being shortlisted as one of Jake Paul’s potential replacement opponents, it seems as though Ryan Garcia has bigger plans. In just a few weeks time on November 14, Jake Paul is scheduled to make his next walk to the boxing ring to take on WBA world lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis.

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn undercard – Adam Azim opponent confirmed for November 15

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will headline a Sela Promotions card in association with Matchroom and Boxxer. The entire card will be sponsored by Ring Magazine and Riyadh Season.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 3

Anthony Joshua tipped for shock return date

Anthony Joshua has surprisingly been tipped for a surprise return to the ring by his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin Preview

WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Erickson Lubin on November 8, as we preview this upcoming fight. Ortiz, who fights in front of his hometown crowd, is currently The Ring’s No.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Ryan Garcia Vs. Mario Barrios – How Does It Play Out?

Ryan Garcia is reportedly nearing a deal to challenge WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios, as we look at how the fight could play out. For Ryan Garcia, the title shot represents a chance to recover from his shocking upset decision loss to Rolly Romero in May.

Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Joshua Will Return This Year After Elbow Surgery

Anthony Joshua will return to boxing this year, according to Eddie Hearn. Joshua has recently undergone elbow surgery in the aftermath of his September 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.

Brian Norman Jr. News / Dice City Sports / November 3

Devin Haney Jokes Off Critics, Zeros In on Brian Norman Jr. for Welterweight Title Shot

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — November 22 can’t come fast enough for Devin Haney. The former undisputed lightweight king and junior welterweight titleholder will debut at 147 pounds against unbeaten WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Jake Paul offered new Gervonta Davis replacement option by current world champion

Jake Paul’s shortlist for a last-minute Gervonta Davis replacement just added a current IBF world champion. The controversial matchup between Paul and ‘Tank’ appears to be in jeopardy amid the lightweight’s latest legal issue.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 2

George Groves discusses Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy after Max Kellerman’s comments

Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) enjoyed a storied amateur career, winning a plethora of medals, including gold in the heavyweight division at the 2012 Olympics

Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / November 2

Anthony Joshua Surprisingly Confirmed To Fight On One Of Three Dates In 2025

Anthony Joshua has not laced up the gloves for a professional fight in 2025 as of the start of November. The former world champion last competed in September 2024 against Daniel Dubois and has since been removed from the heavyweight rankings.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / November 2

Gervonta Davis Legal Troubles Forces Jake Paul to Approach Four Superstars as Replacement

The much-hyped exhibition bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, scheduled for November 14 in Miami, is currently in jeopardy. Davis is currently facing a serious civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County filed by his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel.

Joshua Buatsi News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

What’s Next For Joshua Buatsi After Beating Zach Parker?

Joshua Buatsi secured a contentious majority decision win over Zach Parker, as we look at his next steps. The win was the perfect response after he had suffered his first loss, which came against Callum Smith in the fight before.

Raymond Muratalla News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

Raymond Muratalla Vs. Andy Cruz – How Does It Play Out?

IBF Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) will reportedly face Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) on January 24th from Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. The news follows after Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing beat Top Rank to stage the fight with a purse bid of $888,888.

Ryan Garcia News / KO on SI / November 1

Ryan Garcia Reportedly Nearing Deal For World Title Fight In Early 2026

It looks like Oscar De La Hoya was not lying when he said that Ryan Garcia's next fight would be announced by him. The Ring Magazine's Mike Coppinger has reported that Garcia is nearing a deal to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

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Joshua Buatsi News / NY Fights / November 1

Joshua Buatsi Wins, But Doesn’t Impress on Saturday

British light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi and Queensberry stablemate Zach Parker of Derbyshire stood on the brink of world title contention with a victory Saturday in Manchester.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 2

Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson results

On Saturday, November 1, live from Caribe Royale in Orlando, Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. The main event will be in the heavyweight division, with Pero looking to continue his ascent toward a world title, while Thompson, in his first fight at the weight, will be aiming to cause a huge shock.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 1

Jake Paul’s team launch ‘investigation’ that could lead to Gervonta Davis fight being canceled

Most Valuable Promotions have shared a statement addressing the claims against Gervonta Davis. The WBA lightweight champion is scheduled to face Jake Paul in an exhibition on November 14.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 1

Eddie Hearn Believes That Devin Haney Is ‘Poisoned by Money’

Devin Haney (32-0, 16 KOs) is preparing to face Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) in Riyadh on November 22. While boxing aficionados are hoping to see ‘The Dream’ perform with the same fire that he showed early in his career, promoter Eddie Hearn is not convinced.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 1

Boxing Saturday (11/1/25): Cards, Start Times & How To Watch Every Fight

Every fight in boxing tonight, including the fight cards, start times, and how to watch. Masaya Tamayama vs Kamikaze Ran (10 rounds, junior middleweight)

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 31

Brian Norman Jr Is Certain That Devin Haney ‘Won’t Be A Problem At All’

Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) was last seen in June, when he retained his WBO welterweight title by dishing out a fifth-round KO against Jin Sasaki. And now, he is all set to put his title on the line, once again, this time against boxing superstar Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) in November.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 31

Mikaela Mayer Dominates Mary Spencer to Become Unified Champion at 154 Pounds

MONTREAL — Mikaela Mayer is back on top and now, she’s a unified champion in a third weight division. The former two-division world champion produced a masterful performance Thursday night, defeating WBA champion Mary Spencer by unanimous decision to claim both the vacant WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles.

Canelo Alvarez News / HITC / October 30

Canelo Alvarez shares update on his return to the ring and addresses retirement talk

Former world champion Canelo Alvarez has opened up about his boxing future, saying he feels more motivated than ever to return to the ring. It’s been over a month since Canelo’s last appearance, where he lost a wide unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in their highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title clash.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout

A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Report: Netflix looking into Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch

Netflix is considering putting on a nearly 10-year anniversary rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported on Monday that Netflix has been looking into the possibility of having Mayweather and Pacquiao meet in a fight next year.