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Why Naoya Inoue Should Be Fighter Of The Year

Naoya Inoue is tired. He made that clear in his post-fight interviews after defeating David Picasso at Riyadh Season’s The Ring V: Night of the Samurai, a major boxing event held on December 27, 2025.

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49-year-old heavyweight boxing legend teases comeback by dropping new sparring footage

2026 promises to be a massive year for boxing’s most star-studded division. Tyson Fury has confirmed his retirement is over and he will return to the ring very soon.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 9

Manny Pacquiao Promotions Presents: Elijah Pierce vs Lorenzo Parra on February 28

LAS VEGAS, NV – Jan 9, 2026 — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (“MPP”) today announced its second U.S. event, scheduled forSaturday, February 28, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 9

Eddie Hearn Asks Not To Jump The Gun on Anthony Joshua’s Future

It has barely been a few days since Anthony Joshua’s (29-4, 26 KOs) tragic accident in Nigeria, which caused the deaths of two of his closest friends, but the questions from fans and the boxing community asking for updates show no sign of stopping.

Shakur Stevenson News / Fights Around The World / January 9

Shakur Stevenson Gearing Up To ‘Shock the World’

Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) is currently on the quest for the 140 lb title against defending champion Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs). As the January 31 showdown at Madison Square Gardens draws closer, Stevenson is not just certain about his victory; he wants to show the world why he is the best to do it.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin – George Groves talks ‘deep waters’

On January 24, at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin headlines a Queensberry Promotions card, live on DAZN. Itauma has

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn – Eddie Hearn weighs in

2026 is here, and the fights will soon be coming thick and fast, with intriguing fights between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson, and the return of Moses Itauma against the tough American Jermaine Franklin.

Boxing News / HITC / January 9

Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing career has ‘run its course’ after Anthony Joshua loss

Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing journey has hit its ceiling after his latest defeat to Anthony Joshua. Former British champion Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing journey may have reached its end after his latest defeat, saying the YouTuber-turned-fighter has no clear path forward in the professional ranks.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

Boxing bold predictions for 2026: Inoue tops P4P, Paul vs. Ngannou, Taylor retires

Our panelists weigh in with their predictions on the fights, major events and surprises that could shape boxing in 2026.

Agit Kabayel News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba press conference quotes and fight prediction

Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) will soon take on Damian Knyba (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight clash. Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

Hearn on Joshua future: 'Got to give him time'

Promoter Eddie Hearn has made it clear he won't be pushing Anthony Joshua to make any decisions about his boxing future and will give him time to heal following the death of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria last month.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

Nur Turhan to defend lightweight title on Jan. 31

Women's IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan will defend her title aainst Taylah Gentzen set for Jan. 31 in Newcastle, England.

Subriel Matias News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

The super lightweight division takes the spotlight early in 2026 as a world championship bout headlines a card built around pressure, power, and rising ambition.

Keyshawn Davis News / BoxingNews.com / January 9

Haney Puts Keyshawn Davis On Notice – ‘You On The List’

WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney says that Keyshawn Davis is one of his targets moving forward. Haney’s comments came with the condition that Davis beats Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026 in his next fight.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 8

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview, Prediction And Betting Odds

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will host a WBC super lightweight title fight that streams live on PPV.com, Saturday, January 10. Subriel Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated contender Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round bout.

Anthony Joshua News / Field Level Media / January 8

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends who died in crash

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid tribute to the two "brothers" he lost in a tragic car accident last month in Nigeria. Joshua was briefly hospitalized after the Dec.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8

Shakur Stevenson breaks down potential Subriel Matias showdown

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card, with Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title on the line.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 8

Joshua shares tribute to friends killed in crash

Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele following their deaths in a car crash in Nigeria.

Fabio Wardley News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Fabio Wardley: 'That would be a fight that I’m hugely up for. Give me a call anytime.'

Another high-profile heavyweight option could emerge for Tyson Fury if his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua fails to materialize. Newly crowned WBO heavyweight titleholder Fabio Wardley has made it clear he would welcome a fight with the former WBC champion provided his preferred target remains unavailable.

Keyshawn Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Keyshawn Davis Might Have Landed The Golden Ticket At 147

Devin Haney isn’t short on options at welterweight, but one rising name has quickly moved onto his radar: Keyshawn Davis. The reigning WBO welterweight champion made his interest clear this week after Davis publicly floated the idea of jumping straight to 147 pounds following his next fight.

Naoya Inoue News / HITC / January 8

Naoya Inoue lined up to face unbeaten champion in major super-bantamweight clash

Naoya Inoue is not wasting any time. Just weeks after his last title defence, the Japanese superstar looks to be lining up another fight. Inoue made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia on December 27, where he took on David Picasso to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight crown.

Gabriela Fundora News / ESPN / January 8