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Mayer Vacates WBO Title, Is Price Next?

In a strategic move to boost her undisputed welterweight title aim, Mikaela Mayer has vacated her WBO junior middleweight title. WBO President Gustavo Olivieri made the announcement, as Mayer’s focus is likely on facing Lauren Price for undisputed at 147.

Chris Eubank News / BoxingNews.com / January 15

Eubank Jr.’s Return Confirmed, Will Be At 168

Chris Eubank Jr. is planning his boxing comeback for the summer, but he’ll be doing it in a new weight class. After a difficult 2025 battling a mystery illness, the 36-year-old is moving up to super-middleweight to prioritize his long-term health.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Is Spence Returning To Face Tszyu?

According to former champion Paulie Malignaggi, rumors suggest that a clash between Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr. may be in the works. Both fighters are at critical junctures in their careers: Tszyu got back to winning ways with a unanimous decision over Anthony Velazquez in December 2025.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Gervonta Davis Arrest Warrant 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The Gervonta Davis arrest warrant is drawing attention after Miami Gardens police announced they have a warrant charging the WBA lightweight champion with false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping tied to an incident last October For boxing fans, this news hits hard.

Alexis Rocha News / Fights Around The World / January 14

Alexis Rocha Spent 2025 Self Reflecting, Recovering From An Injury & Getting Ready For Curiel Rematch

It’s a new year, and that means welterweight Alexis Rocha can leave 2025 behind since he spent the entire last year on the sidelines. On Friday, January 16, Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KOs) will step into the ring after a 13-month layoff against Raul Curiel (16-0-1, 14 KOs) in the rematch of their December 2024 fight, which resulted in a majority draw.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 14

Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball – George Groves has his say

Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball has been a fight spoken of, which would see Inoue move up in weight to challenge the Liverpudlian. The Japanese fighter was last seen in action on December 27, 2025, defeating David Picasso by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 14

Tyson Fury sparks fan debate by sharing ‘top 10 hardest puncher in heavyweight history’ list

Ahead of another comeback to the sport of boxing, former champion Tyson Fury has shared a top 10 hardest heavyweight punchers ever list. Just a few weeks ago, former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury announced that after just over a year of being retired, he is returning to the sport in 2026.

Chris Eubank News / Big Fight Weekend / January 14

Ben Shalom Teases Chris Eubank Jr 2026 return

The career of Chris Eubank Jr is often somewhat of an enigma. His best wins had come against James DeGale and Arthur Abraham. He avenged his loss to Liam Smith, stopping the Liverpulian in 2023.

Jake Paul News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 14

KSI turned down $26.8 million and more to fight Jake Paul

Social media influencer and part-time boxer KSI recently revealed the huge monetary offer he rejected to fight Jake Paul. The British star made his boxing debut in 2019 after beating Logan Paul by split decision.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 14

Jamaine Ortiz warns Keyshawn Davis ‘he’ll find out quickly’

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on the undercard of “The Ring 6,” Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) will take on Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) at super lightweight.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 14

Boxing fights we want to see in 2026: Haney-Garcia 2, Canelo-Benavidez, more

A lot of major fights took place in 2025 -- but which megafights do we want to see in the year ahead?

Alexis Rocha News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Alexis Rocha vs Raul Curiel 2: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming welterweight remath between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel shapes up as one of the most compelling stylistic matchups in the division. Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KO’s) enters the fight as the more established name, and with that comes expectation.

Chris Eubank News / ESPN / January 14

Chris Eubank Jr. on track to make 'full recovery' from medical issue - Ben Shalom

Chris Eubank Jr. is on track to make a full recovery from the medical issue that impacted him in the lead up to his rematch defeat to Conor Benn in November, promoter Ben Shalom has said.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Thurman Targets A Fundora KO – ‘Create A New Highlight Reel’

Keith Thurman is planning a one-punch finish for his expected fight against WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. Thurman expressed a desire to move away from the defensive movement that has characterized his recent outings.

Moses Itauma News / Big Fight Weekend / January 13

Moses Itauma sustains injury in camp ahead of January 24 fight

Moses Itauma continues to be the talk of the heavyweight division, with many tipping him to become a world champion sooner rather than later. He was due to return to action on January 24 against the durable American Jermaine Franklin.

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Alexis Rocha News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Alexis Rocha vs. Raul Curiel II: Preview, storylines

Some rematches happen because the first fight was forgettable. This one exists because the first meeting was anything but. When these two first collided, the result was a high-paced, back-and-forth battle that immediately landed in Fight of the Year conversations.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 12

Ryan Garcia gets title shot against Mario Barrios in Vegas

Social media sensation Ryan Garcia, who returned to the ring last spring after serving a one-year drug suspension, will get his first title shot when he takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 12

Was Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith Stopped Too Soon? Referee Ricky Gonzalez Explains His Decision

Over the weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Dalton Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) shocked the boxing world by scoring a huge fifth-round TKO over Subriel Matias (23-3, 22 KOs) to claim the WBC super lightweight title.

Manny Pacquiao News / KO on SI / January 12

Former World Champion Calls Out Manny Pacquiao

As legend Manny Pacquiao struggles to find a name for his next fight, a former world champion is calling for a bout with him. In an interview with MillCity Boxing, former world champion Zab Judah (44-10-2,30 KOs) made clear his wish to fight the Filipino legend.

Tyson Fury News / HITC / January 12

How Tyson Fury’s dad plans to revamp the camp to put his son back on heavyweight throne

Tyson Fury’s dad is ready to take charge of his son’s comeback, promising to rebuild the entire training set-up and get him in peak condition before he returns to the ring.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Dalton Smith Stuns Subriel Matias With Fifth-Round Knockout to Win WBC Title

Just when it appeared he was fighting the wrong fight, Dalton Smith flipped the script and the junior welterweight division with one perfectly timed eruption.

Oleksandr Usyk News / HITC / January 11

Oleksandr Usyk challenged by champion he once presented a belt to after brutal KO

A new contender has put his name forward to face Oleksandr Usyk next. Usyk’s manager recently gave an update on a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, which is reportedly being looked at for April or May.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Eddie Hearn Starting to Get impatient on Ennis–Ortiz Talks

What once looked like the most inevitable fight in American boxing is now drifting toward uncertainty. Two months after Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Agit Kabayel News / KO on SI / January 10

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba Preview: Start Time, Undercard, & Live Stream

Interim WBC World Heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) returns to action in the hopes of improving his unbeaten record. Fighting out of Bochum, Germany, the 33-year-old will return to his home country to compete for the first time since 2023.