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The Rematch Is Set: Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 Lands On December 21

The much-discussed rematch of one of the most competitive heavyweight fights in recent years will occur on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) will likely only defend three of the four titles against Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs).

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Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang undercard: Complete list of fights before main event in 2024 boxing match

On the undercard of Deontay Wilder vs.Zhilei Zhang, two titles are on the line, while the rest of the card retries high-profile fighters competing for the ultimate bragging rights.

Devin Haney News / BoxingNews.com / 1 hour ago

Victor Conte Defends ‘Weight Bully’ Devin Haney – ‘Get Him Out Of The Sport’

Victor Conte has defended Devin Haney following claims that the fighter is a weight bully. The accusations stem from Haney’s fight with Regis Prograis last December.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'The world will watch another historical fight,' Turki Alalshikh announces the date for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II

The boxing world crowned its first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era on May 18th. Oleksandr Usyk handed Tyson Fury his first defeat in professional boxing en route to becoming the undisputed champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 6 minutes ago

Turki Alalshikh Reveals Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Rematch Date

On Saturday, May 18, heavyweight history was created – as Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to become the first undisputed champion in the division since Lennox Lewis.

Boxing News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Ranking the fights: Wilder-Zhang, Bivol-Zinad, Dubois-Hrgovic, more

Nick Parkinson ranks all the fights on the Deontay Wilder-Zhilei Zhang card, and explains why you should watch.

Boxing News / ESPN / 31 minutes ago

Boxers to be awarded $50k for Paris Olympic golds

The International Boxing Association (IBA) will offer prize money to all Olympic champions and medallists at this year's Paris Games, the body announced on Wednesday.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / 6 hours ago

Ryan Garcia Slammed For Drinking PRIME

Ryan Garcia has faced backlash from fans after he apologized to Logan Paul and drank a bottle of his PRIME. Garcia made several scathing comments about the drink in the run-up to his fight with Devin Haney.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 4 hours ago

Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch Date Expected Within A Month – Says Frank Warren

Frank Warren expects the date for the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch to be decided within the next month. Usyk came out on top in the first fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World via a split decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 18 minutes ago

Canelo Likely To Vacate His IBF Belt – ‘Now Pick Benavidez Or Crawford’

Canelo Alvarez will likely vacate his IBF Super Middleweight Title rather than face his mandatory William Scull. The IBF ordered purse bids for the fight for June 6, leaving Canelo with a decision to make.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 18 minutes ago

Bivol, Wilder, and Zhang’s Grand Arrivals

The Grand Arrivals for the Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang clash took place. The arrivals are part of a wider 5 vs 5 event. This will see the best fighters from Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s stable fighting each other.

Boxing News / Sporting News / 6 hours ago

Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin tickets 2024: Cheapest prices, best seats for Las Vegas boxing fight

Wherever Gervonta Davis goes, a crowd follows. Here's how much it will cost to attend his fight against Frank Martin, with a card also featuring David Benavidez and Carlos Adames.

Mike Tyson News / Larry Brown Sports / 5 hours ago

Mike Tyson posts first social media message since medical scare

Mike Tyson’s X account posted its first message since the boxer endured a medical scare on a flight over the weekend.

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Sergiy Derevyanchenko News / Fights Around The World / 1 minute ago

Christian Mbilli vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko Set For August 17 in Quebec City

QUEBEC CITY, Canada (May 28, 2024) — Two super middleweight sluggers are set to meet in the can’t-miss fistic blockbuster of the summer season. Unbeaten, Montreal-based contender Christian “Solide” Mbilli will face three-time world title challenger Sergiy “The Technician” Derevyanchenko in the 10-round main event on Saturday, Aug.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 4 hours ago

Daniel Dubois Talks Tough Ahead of Heavyweight Clash with Filip Hrgovic on June 1

On Saturday, June 1, Matchroom vs. Queensberry will happen in a 5v5 format at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On that much-anticipated card, we will see Daniel Dubois (20-2, 19 KOs) take on Filip Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs).

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 2 hours ago

Benavidez Confident About Beating Gvozdyk – ‘I’m Hitting Harder’

David Benavidez feels strong ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15. The Mexican Monster has his first fight at the weight class, having moved up from 168.

Jake Paul News / BoxingNews.com / 52 minutes ago

Tyson’s Pay May Decrease If Paul Knocks Him Out

Carl Froch has revealed that Mike Tyson could get paid less if Jake Paul knocks him out. Paul and Tyson will face off on July 20, live on Netflix. It has been announced as an eight-round fight.

Anthony Joshua News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

Will Dubois-Hrgovic be for IBF heavyweight title? Does pending decision change Anthony Joshua's plans?

Despite having recently anointed an undisputed heavyweight champion, boxing continues to get in its own way. The Sporting News looks at the latest debacle with the IBF.

Naoya Inoue News / Sporting News / 27 minutes ago

Who will Naoya Inoue fight next? New targets available for 'The Monster'

Undisputed super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue requires a new opponent. The Sporting News takes a look at three possible options at 122 pounds.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 18 hours ago

Exclusive Interview: Deontay Wilder’s Hunger Reignited as He Faces Zhilei Zhang in Epic Heavyweight Battle on June 1

The time has come for Matchroom Boxing to take on Queensberry Promotions in the much anticipated 5v5 encounter on June 1. The original main event was set to be Dmitry Bivol vs.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / 6 hours ago

Sunday Convo: Taylor-Catterall Defines The Term ‘Styles Make Fights’

There was a ton of buildup since the rematch was announced between Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 KOs) & Jack Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs) a few months ago. Some nasty comments were exchanged, and a promise of an entertaining fight was spread wide and far.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Ringside Intel / May 26

Misfits Boxing 15 Results: Paige VanZant Unable To Best Social Media Influencer

Former UFC and BKFC fighter Paige VanZant made her return to action Saturday night. VanZant met Elle Brooke for her Misfits boxing middleweight title in the main event of Misfits Boxing 15.

Jack Catterall News / Fights Around The World / May 26

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 Fight Results: Catterall Earns UD

Jack Catterall has rewritten the script. Two years after he was arguably robbed of winning the undisputed junior welterweight championship against Josh Taylor, Catterall got his revenge, albeit without belts around his waist.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 20

Silva, Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring

Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring

It’s taken 12 years, but fight fans are finally getting the third fight in the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen trilogy, though not in the form you might expect.

Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk epic raises demand for potential rematch

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Boxing News / Yardbarker / May 18