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Moses Itauma-headlined card announced for January 24

A boxing card featuring Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) vs. Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) as the main event has been announced for January 24. Their bout takes place on a Queensberry Promotions event billed as “The Magnificent Seven” at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

Xander Zayas News / Fights Around The World / November 10

Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou 154 lb Unification Fight Set For January 31 In Puerto Rico

WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas is wasting no time; instead of choosing a voluntary defense, he will head straight into a unification fight on January 31 in Puerto Rico against WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs).

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 10

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II – fight week odds and best prop bets

On Saturday, November 15, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II headlines a Sela Promotions event, in association with Matchroom and Boxxer.

Moses Itauma News / ESPN / November 10

Itauma to fight a former Joshua opponent

Moses Itauma will return to the ring on Jan. 24 in Manchester, England, taking on American Jermaine Franklin at the Co-Op Live arena.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. News / BoxingNews.com / November 10

What’s Next For Vergil Ortiz Jr.?

Vergil Ortiz Jr. secured a second-round knockout against Erickson Lubin, as we look at what could be next for him. The win meant he retained his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title, extending Ortiz’s undefeated record to 24-0.

Rafael Espinoza News / BoxingNews.com / November 10

Rafael Espinoza Vs. Arnold Khegai Preview

Rafael Espinoza, the WBO featherweight champion, defends his title against Arnold Khegai on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. This will be Espinoza’s first fight in his home country of Mexico since July 2023.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 10

Chris Eubank Jr. Vs. Conor Benn 2 Preview

Chris Eubank Jr. (35-3-0, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1-0, 14 KOs) rematch on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. In their first clash, Eubank was required to drop to 160 pounds, a weight he failed to make, and also had to adhere to a 10-pound rehydration limit.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / November 9

Mike Tyson Names Ideal Next Opponent For Terence Crawford After Canelo Win

Mike Tyson has named the ideal next opponent for Terence Crawford following his Canelo Alvarez win. Crawford moved up two weight classes to beat Canelo via unanimous decision on September 13.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 9

Errol Spence Jr delivers honest verdict on Terence Crawford

On July 29, 2023, Terence Crawford faced Errol Spence Jr for the undisputed welterweight titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. At the time, it was a career-best performance from “Bud” as he pummelled Spence, stopping him in round nine to become the undisputed welterweight champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 9

Viddal Riley names opponent who should face Jake Paul next in better fight than Gervonta Davis bout

Jake Paul still hopes to return to the ring later this year in another blockbuster bout. The social media star turned boxer would’ve been about to kick off a huge fight week if his original targets were going ahead as planned.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 9

Vergil Ortiz Calls Out Crawford And Ennis As Oscar De La Hoya Sends Clear Message

Vergil Ortiz Jr has Terence Crawford, Jaron Ennis, and more big names on his radar following his second round knockout win against Erickson Lubin. Ortiz built on his undefeated record and is now 24-0-0 with 22 KOs.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 9

Hearn clears up three rumours about Joshua

Promoter Eddie Hearn clarifies three rumours about what Anthony Joshua will do next.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. News / Dice City Sports / November 9

Vergil Ortiz Jr. flattens Erickson Lubin in 2, clears runway for 'Boots' Ennis

FORT WORTH, Texas — One perfect right hand changed everything. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs) vaporized Erickson Lubin (27-3, 19 KOs) at 1:30 of Round 2, retaining his WBC interim 154-pound title and setting the table for a long-teased showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 9

Ortiz pummels Lubin, then gets heated with Ennis

Vergil Ortiz barely broke a sweat in finishing Erickson Lubin in two rounds, then wasted little time calling out Jaron "Boots" Ennis for one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2026.

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Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Mike Tyson delivers pre-fight promise to Floyd Mayweather as he plans ‘better’ display in return

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has offered a quite bold prediction for his expected exhibition clash with Floyd Mayweather. Yet to receive an official date for his proposed return to the ring against the undefeated veteran Floyd Mayweather, former heavyweight kingpin Mike Tyson provided an update on when fans can expect the bout.

Terence Crawford News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Terence Crawford would lose to his boxing hero in dream fight according to Hall of Fame star

For all his incredible exploits in the ring, Terence Crawford has been told he finds himself lucky to compete outside of the era of a star who would run through him.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 8

WBC Lifts Ban on Ryan Garcia, Opening Door to Possible Mario Barrios Title Shot

The World Boxing Council has officially lifted its ban on Ryan Garcia. Reinstating the polarizing star and allowing him to once again compete for WBC-sanctioned world titles.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 8

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: Preview, Fight Card

WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will look to defend his 175 lbs title for the first time on November 22, against the seasoned Anthony Yarde.

Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Let’s scrap Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather – who even cares?

When it comes to spectacle matchups in boxing, it’s often the sport’s biggest Wild West moments. And a proposed exhibition clash between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather is just that.

Boxing News / HITC / November 8

Mike Tyson drops blunt verdict on whether he wants a rematch against Jake Paul

Mike Tyson has made it clear that he is looking to step back into the ring with Jake Paul again in the near future. The former heavyweight champion came out of retirement last year for a high-profile bout against Paul in Texas, a fight that drew plenty of attention and criticism.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 7

David Benavidez Certain That The Canelo Alvarez Fight Is ‘More Alive Than Ever’

If there is one fight that ‘El Bandera Roja’ David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) has long awaited, it is his all-Mexican showdown against Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs).

Claressa Shields News / Field Level Media / November 7

Claressa Shields sets retirement goal with $8M deal in hand

Now financially stable after making just $50,000 in her first fight with Salita Promotions, women's boxing star Claressa Shields has plans to fight two or three times in 2026, take a year off to have a child, continue to increase her paydays and retire by 38.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 5

Holly Holm, 44, to challenge for WBA lightweight belt

A few months after making her return to the boxing ring, Holly Holm is getting her championship shot, as the 44-year-old will square off with Stephanie Han for the WBA lightweight title, her team announced on Wednesday.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3