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Oleksandr Usyk Announces Relaunch of His Promotion With “Big Tournament”

Oleksandr Usyk is putting his promoter hat back on for the first time in four years. The 39-year-old initially launched his own promotion, Usyk 17 Promotions, in 2020, but was forced to shut it down in 2022.

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Brandon Figueroa Stuns Nick Ball With A Stoppage Win

Brandon Figueroa stopped Nick Ball in the 12th round to secure the latter’s WBA featherweight title, as you can see how the fight played out live. Since his title win over Raymond Ford in Riyadh in 2024, Ball had been on an impressive run.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 7

Canelo Alvarez opens up on Terence Crawford rematch frustrations

On September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) defeated Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous decision. That historic victory saw Crawford become a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion.

Boxing News / HITC / February 7

When Jake Paul plans to return after Anthony Joshua KO and who he’s targeting

Jake Paul is set to return to the ring in 2026, with his team confirming he’ll continue his boxing career. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has a record of 12-2, and some fans thought he might step away from the sport after his latest defeat.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 7

Sources: Wardley, Dubois in talks for title bout

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are in talks for an all-British heavyweight title fight; sources have told ESPN.

Canelo Alvarez News / Dice City Sports / February 7

Canelo Alvarez: 'After the fight, I say we need to run it back.'

Canelo Alvarez isn’t ready to close the book on Terence Crawford just yet. Nearly five months after Terence Crawford outboxed Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship on Sept.

Manny Pacquiao News / Dice City Sports / February 7

Manny Pacquiao New Role Puts Potential Mega Fight In Jeopardy

Manny Pacquiao is heading back to the ring this time through a new and unconventional avenue. Former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is set to return to boxing as part of the Team Boxing League, according to a media statement released by the league.

Terri Harper News / Big Fight Weekend / February 7

Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper & Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores press conference quotes

On April 5, live on Sky Sports from the Olympia in Kensington, London, Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper & Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card.

Mike Tyson News / HITC / February 7

Mike Tyson announces ‘most important’ fight of his life, it’s not even in the ring

Mike Tyson has never been shy about framing life as a series of battles. This time, however, the former heavyweight champion says the most meaningful fight he has ever taken on has nothing to do with boxing, belts, or opponents.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 6

Jake Paul’s return timeline, ideal opponent revealed after jaw-breaking KO defeat to Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul will continue his boxing career in 2026, it’s been confirmed. Some fans thought the YouTuber-turned-fighter might retire after falling to 12-2 in the pro ranks.

Terri Harper News / NY Fights / February 6

MVP Kickoff for First UK Card with Dubois vs Harper, Scotney vs Flores

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) held its official kickoff today in London for its first-ever United Kingdom boxing card set on Sunday, April 5, from Olympia in London, England.

Bruce Carrington News / Dice City Sports / February 6

Bruce Carrington Willing To Cross The Pond For Next Title Defense

Bruce Carrington knows his bargaining position has changed and he’s ready to use it. Now the full-fledged WBC featherweight champion, Bruce Carrington carries real leverage into any unification talks after a highlight-reel knockout of Carlos Castro on Saturday night at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.

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Nick Ball News / KO on SI / February 6

Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa Odds and Prediction

WBA super featherweight champion Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) returns to Liverpool to attempt his fourth title defense against Brandon Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs).

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 6

Canelo Alvarez gives honest assessment of what went wrong against Terence Crawford

At Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025, Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) defeated Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous decision. This historic win saw Crawford become a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 6

Tyson Fury Believes Deontay Wilder Might Have ‘Mental Health Issues’

Deontay Wilder’s (44-4-1, 43 KOs) recent back-and-forth with presenter Simon Jordan, about Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs), has been the talk of the town. But the usually fiery ‘Gypsy King’ is surprisingly calm about it.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 6

Tim Bradley On Why Shakur Stevenson Will Be ‘A Lot More Popular’ Than Terence Crawford

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) might not be having the best time right now, especially after being stripped of his WBC lightweight title. But, he might just be on the path to becoming a bigger name in the world of boxing, even bigger than the likes of Terence Crawford, or so says former world champion Tim Bradley.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 6

Nakisa Bidarian Names Three Potential UK Opponents For Jake Paul After Joshua Loss

Jake Paul suffered the second professional loss of his career in December, when he took on a major challenge in the shape of Anthony Joshua. Paul was stopped in the sixth round of their Netflix headliner, as he suffered the first knockout loss of his career to the former unified heavyweight world champion.

Mike Tyson News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

Mike Tyson Admits The Hardest Fight Of His Life Wasn’t In The Ring

Mike Tyson is the last of the boxers from the golden era of boxing, a time when dangerous opponents were everywhere, yet ‘Iron Mike’ rose above them all to become the most intimidating boxer of all time.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Deontay Wilder crashes out on reporter over Tyson Fury questions

Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion known as “The Bronze Bomber,” recently unleashed a fiery outburst during a talkSPORT interview with host Simon Jordan.

Jaron Ennis News / BoxingNews.com / February 6

Ennis Vs Ortiz Moves Closer

A fight in the junior middleweight division is on the verge of being finalized as Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is close. The fight gained momentum after Ennis dismantled Uisma Lima in a single round during his 154-pound debut in October, while Ortiz followed up in November with a KO of Erickson Lubin.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Shakur Stevenson–WBC Controversy Gives Dana White an Opening Boxing Didn’t Want

The boxing world once again found itself questioning its own governance after the WBC stripped Shakur Stevenson of its lightweight title just days after his dominant win over Teofimo Lopez.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 5

Fundora vs Thurman: Let’s Try This Again

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora and former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman made their rescheduled matchup official on Wednesday in Los Angeles.