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Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson fight card hit by late blow

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines the “Ring 6”fight card live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. They will meet for Lopez’s lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

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Adames (illness) WDs from title bout vs. Williams

WBC Middleweight champion Carlos Adames has pulled out of Saturday's title defense against Austin Williams due to an illness.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 30

Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz: Who Wins?

The month of January isn’t particularly known for being a month where meaningful fights take place. It isn’t usually until almost at the halfway point of the year that the boxing calendar starts to open up with mega matchups of high importance.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 30

Terence Crawford Is Certain That Shakur Stevenson Will Prove Himself on Fight Night

Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 18 KOs) will soon test their mettle in a welterweight showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Shakur Stevenson News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Teófimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson press conference quotes and fight prediction

Teófimo López (22-1, 13 KOs) will soon put his WBO super lightweight world title at stake against Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs). Their bout headlines a Ring Magazine card at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 30

Teofimo, Shakur went from sparring as princes to fighting to be boxing kings

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. sparred at a Miami gym. On Saturday, they fight for much more.

Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / January 30

Anthony Joshua Chokes Up in Emotional First Public Video Since Fatal Car Crash

One month after a fatal car crash took the lives of two of his friends and sent him to the hospital, Anthony Joshua has made his first on-camera appearance.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 30

Jake Paul’s MVP signs viral Misfits Boxing star

Most Valuable Promotions is likely to get a boost in visibility after landing a new signing. Following his defeat to Anthony Joshua late last year, Jake Paul was handed an indefinite suspension as he recovered from some notable injuries.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou press conference quotes and fight prediction

Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) will soon put their respective world titles at stake against each other. Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 30

DAZN Sets Ring Walk Times for Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson

We are officially one day out from the first major boxing card of 2026, and the year is already off and running. Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson headline a loaded night in New York that wastes no time setting the tone.

Manny Pacquiao News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Pacquiao Vs. Haney Mentioned

Manny Pacquiao, now 47 years old, may have an unexpected path to becoming the oldest welterweight champion after his pursuit of Rolando Romero failed, as a new door may have opened via Devin Haney.

Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Nigeria Car Crash: 'God’s the Best Planner.'

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a devastating car crash in Nigeria late last year that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends.

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Bakhram Murtazaliev News / NY Fights / January 29

Murtazaliev and Kelly Fired Up For Title Fight In Newcastle Saturday

It might be January in Newcastle, England, but the temperature was hot at the final news conference ahead of the IBF Super Welterweight title fight between champion Bakhram Murtazaliev and challenger Josh Kelly from nearby Sunderland, England.

Manny Pacquiao News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Manny Pacquiao Announces Additional Matchups For Their February 28 Card on Prime Video

LAS VEGAS, NV — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) today announced additional fights for Saturday, February 28’s action-packed event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Christian Mbilli News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Christian Mbilli Wants Sheeraz, Munguia or Charlo To Become Champions To Make A Big Unification

Christian Mbilli was elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion two days ago and is looking to defend his title against a “big name” in the coming months.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 29

Zayas vs Baraou: Unification Under The Radar Saturday

The 2026 boxing schedule gets roaring for real this weekend with multiple major championship fights around the world. One of the best matchups is flying

Tyson Fury News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Arslanbek Makhmudov Plans To Adapt For Tyson Fury’s Style

Russian heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov secured the biggest fight of his career, with it being confirmed yesterday that he will collide with former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury in the United Kingdom on April 11.

Gervonta Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Gervonta Davis Arrested in Miami on Kidnapping, Battery Charges

Former world champion Gervonta Davis was taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday, roughly two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with a domestic violence investigation, according to a report first published by TMZ.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 29

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search

Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.

Tyson Fury News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 29

What to know about Tyson Fury’s comeback opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov, the man who fights bears

After almost two years of waiting, Tyson Fury is now set to come back inside the boxing ring. Arguably in the best shape of his career, Fury is now set to battle Arslanbek Makhmudov in the United Kingdom, in a fight that will be streamed live on Netflix.

Gervonta Davis News / KO on SI / January 29

Gervonta Davis Finally Arrested by Miami Police Two Weeks After Warrant Issued

Gervonta Davis is now officially in custody for the domestic violence incident that derailed his career in October 2025. Davis, 31, was arrested and taken into custody by the Miami Gardens Police on Wednesday, according to a report from TMZ Sports.

Boxing News / HITC / January 29

Barry Hearn says ‘naughty’ Jake Paul paid a $100 million price for Matchroom Boxing fiasco

Eddie Hearn’s father, Barry Hearn, has revealed how Jake Paul paid a heavy financial price after a public dispute with Matchroom Boxing spiralled into a costly legal battle.

Ryan Garcia News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Barrios vs. Garcia Lead Three Title Fights on DAZN Card

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring after nearly a year away following a punishing loss to Rolando 'Rolly' Romero on the historic Times Square card on May 2025, a defeat that halted his momentum and forced a reset.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 28

WBC Elevates Christian Mbilli to Full Super Middleweight Champion After Crawford Stripped

The World Boxing Council has officially crowned a new super middleweight champion. Christian Mbilli, previously the WBC interim titleholder, has been elevated to full champion following the sanctioning body’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of the belt he won against Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 28

Tyson Fury unretiring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's comeback fight will be against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The bout will take place in Fury's native United Kingdom, with the venue to be announced later.