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Ben Whittaker Explains Boxxer Exit: 'Time Waits for Nobody'

Birmingham, U.K. — Ben Whittaker says uncertainty over fight dates pushed him to leave Boxxer for Matchroom, vowing to swap stalled momentum for a busy schedule and a fast track to a world title.

Boxing News / NY Fights / October 29

Middleweight Unification Fight Added to Pitbull vs Roach Card

WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara of Cuba will take on unified WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly of Kazakhstan in the co-main event of the upcoming Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6, from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

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.

Badou Jack News / Fights Around The World / October 29

Badou Jack vs Noel Mikaelian 2 Heads To LA on December 13

LOS ANGELES – The fight for redemption returns to Los Angeles as Championing Mental Health presents CMH 2: Rematch Season on Saturday, December 13 at Ace * Mission Studios inLos Angeles.

Tim Tszyu News / Fights Around The World / October 29

Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa Set For January 16 In Australia

Two weeks removed from a car accident where he suffered minor injuries, Nikita Tszyu will be returning to the ring at the top of the year. Tszyu (11-0, 9 KOs) will take on veteran Michael Zerafa (34-5, 22 KOs) on January 16 at a location to be announced soon and streaming live on PPV (Kayo Sports in Australia).

Joshua Buatsi News / Sporting News / October 29

Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker undercard: Main card fights before 2025 light heavyweight boxing match

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Boxing News / KO on SI / October 29

Former Opponent Predicts Upcoming Fight Between Devin Haney And Brian Norman Jr.

On November 22nd, Devin Haney will put his 32-0 unbeaten record on the line as he looks to become the first man to defeat Brian Norman Jr. (28-0) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / October 29

Did Terence Crawford Just Leak Next Fight Against Undefeated Champion?

The boxing world is in a collective waiting pattern to find out which direction Terence Crawford decides to go next in his boxing career. Crawford is still

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 29

Oscar De La Hoya blasts 'lies' fed to Ryan Garcia and Canelo Alvarez

The career of Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) remains up in the air, following the end of his suspension for failing pre-fight and post-fight VADA drug tests, with Ostarine found in his urine.

Manny Pacquiao News / ESPN / October 29

Pacquiao: Mayweather rematch among fight talks

Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be in the cards next year amid "a lot of negotiations about my next fight."

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 29

Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Breakdown

Subriel Matias will defend his WBC junior welterweight title against Dalton Smith on January 10, as we look at how the fight could play out. Matias makes the first defense of his belt, which he acquired with a majority decision win against Alberto Puello in July.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / BoxingNews.com / October 29

Bakhram Murtazaliev Vs. Josh Kelly – How Does It Play Out?

Bakhram Murtazaliev, the undefeated IBF Junior Middleweight Champion, is reportedly set to travel to box Josh Kelly in the UK in January. The dates being mentioned include the 24th or 31st of the month, as Murtazaliev seeks his first fight since October 2024 when he knocked out Tim Tszyu.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 28

Tszyu, Zerafa lock in mega January fight

A highly anticipated fight between the undefeated Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa has been agreed upon, with the star Australian pair to finally trade blows on Jan.

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Anthony Joshua News / Bloody Elbow / October 28

Anthony Joshua suffered gruesome in-ring injury before scoring his most bizarre knockout

Fresh from his crowning moment in boxing, Anthony Joshua was forced into some bizarre in-ring adversity against a short-notice foe. Still yet to secure an opponent for his return to action at the turn of the year, Anthony Joshua is on a quest for a historic third world championship reign in the ring.

Deontay Wilder News / Bloody Elbow / October 28

Iconic promoter names Deontay Wilder as the biggest ‘underachiever’ he worked with for one reason

Deontay Wilder wouldn’t necessarily spring to mind as a fighter who didn’t deliver on the hype. While he did suffer losses to the likes of Tyson Fury, which Wilder bounced back from in style, the American still achieved a successful career.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Bloody Elbow / October 28

Oleksandr Usyk urged to ‘retire as fast as possible’ and avoid fight with knockout king

With his boxing career that bit clearer, Oleksandr Usyk has been urged to strongly consider walking away from the sport for good. Sidelined through a niggling back injury since his summer knockout of Daniel Dubois, undisputed heavyweight kingpin Oleksandr Usyk has been linked with a whole host of return fights.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 28

Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer press conference quotes and fight prediction

Mary Spencer (10-2, 6 KOs) will soon face Mikaela Mayer (21-2, 5 KOs) in a world title unification clash. Their bout headlines a card promoted by Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM) and Top Rank at the Casino de Montréal in Québec.

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.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 28

Jake Paul Makes Candid Admission About Fighting Gervonta Davis

The boxing world is now less than three weeks away from getting to witness one of the stranger bouts to take place in the sport's recent history. This is the exhibition bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis, which is taking place in Miami, Florida, on November 14.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 28

Jaron Ennis shares his honest take on Vergil Ortiz Jr’s best attribute

On October 11, live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, Jaron Ennis made a successful debut at super welterweight, stopping Uisama Lima in the first round.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Claressa Shields Fires Back at Laila Ali with Explosive Receipts

Boxing world reignites debate as two legends trade words online Shields responds with detailed clips and claims of long-standing tension Ali’s October 17th video sparks a deeper conversation about women’s boxing It’s not every day that women’s boxing turns into a full-blown soap opera, but this week, it did just that.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 28

Agit Kabayel Eyes a Daniel Dubois Showdown

Unbeaten WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel says his January homecoming won’t be a tune-up—and he’s openly targeting fellow Queensberry fighter Daniel Dubois as the dance partner.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 26

Frank Warren Targets March for Usyk–Wardley Undisputed Heavyweight Title Fight

LONDON — Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren says Oleksandr Usyk will defend his undisputed heavyweight crown against mandatory challenger Fabio Wardley in March, with the bout likely to land at either Wembley Stadium or Riyadh.