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Benavidez Batters Yarde To Remain WBC Champ

WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez retained his belt by stopping Anthony Yarde in the seventh round, as you can see how the fight played out live. Benavidez came into this fight making the first defense of his belt.

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Dream Performance by Devin Haney Wins Third Division Title

Dare to doubt Devin Haney again at your own risk.. Making a bold move up to the welterweight division, Haney delivered a master class against the man considered the most dangerous puncher in the division to become a three-division champion.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Haney becomes 3-division champ in dominant win

Devin Haney rolled to an emphatic win over Brian Norman Jr. to capture the WBO welterweight crown Saturday, giving him a title in his third division.

Brian Norman Jr. News / BoxingNews.com / November 22

Haney Drops Norman Jr.; Becomes New WBO 147 Champ

Devin Haney beat Brian Norman Jr. to become the WBO Welterweight Champion in a unanimous decision, 114-113, 117-110, 116-111, as you can see how the fight played out live. Norman Jr.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Mason tops Noakes in brutal lightweight title fight

Abdullah Mason became boxing's current youngest men's world champion when he unanimously outpointed Sam Noakes to win the vacant WBO world lightweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Mike Tyson set a record that no one has come close to when he steamrolled Muhammad Ali’s last foe

On this day in 1986, Mike Tyson won his first heavyweight title in just two rounds. Tyson claimed that he was scared “to death” ahead of his boxing debut back in March of 1985 at the Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Ex-heavyweight champ who faced Anthony Joshua’s fierce rival thinks one key will give Jake Paul a chance

A former champion believes that Anthony Joshua has a big decision to make ahead of December 19. Even without taking their skill levels into account, the first face off between Joshua and Jake Paul showed how much of a mismatch their upcoming bout is.

Jake Paul News / Fights Around The World / November 22

Eddie Hearn Warns Jake Paul of ‘Double Nyquil Time’

Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is preparing himself for a world of pain on December 19, or so says Eddie Hearn. As the ‘Problem Child’ gears up for a showdown against Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), the Matchroom boss remains optimistic that while the former might make a lot of money on fight night, the end might just not be what he anticipates.

Devin Haney News / Fights Around The World / November 22

Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Is A Fight That Roy Jones Jr Does Not Want To See

‘The Dream’ Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) is all set to make his welterweight debut with a showdown against WBO champion, Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua press conference highlights including cold warning

On November 21, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, the opening press conference for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua took place. The main event and undercard are set for December 19 and will stream live on Netflix to all subscribers.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Jake Paul quotes Muhammad Ali while revealing how he plans to beat ‘chinny’ Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul is less than a month away from the toughest outing of his polarizing career thus far. Having built up a boxing record comprised of showdowns with MMA veterans and past-their-prime boxers, ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a significant step up in competition on December 19.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — Preview, betting odds and fight card for November 24

On Monday, November 24, Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue will headline a Teiken Promotions card in association with Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 22

Boxing Tonight (11/22/25): Preview, Cards

It's a massive day for boxing with a packed Riyadh Season card taking place in Saudi Arabia that features David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde, Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney, Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes, and Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 22

Joshua Leaves Ben Davidson

Anthony Joshua has parted ways with trainer Ben Davison, as he is now teaming up with members from Oleksandr Usyk’s team. Joshua made the announcement just as he prepares to take on Jake Paul on December 19, his first bout since getting knocked out by Daniel Dubois.

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Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Jake Paul 'ready to die' to upset Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul says he's willing to go where most fighters won't. At the first faceoff in Miami, the size gap was glaring with the 6-foot-6 Anthony Joshua towering over the 6-foot-1 Paul, but the message from the smaller man was louder.

Julio Cesar Chavez News / Bloody Elbow / November 21

Julio Cesar Chavez made rival pay for ‘send him back to Mexico in a coffin’ threat with his best performance

Some believe that the legendary boxer was at his very best on this day in 1987. While Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has had some rough lows, it was always going to be difficult for him to live up to the legacy of his iconic father.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Canelo Alvarez Reveals Plan for a Terence Crawford Rematch — Everything You Need to Know

Major rematch talks beginning to take shape Canelo discusses next-year plans in new televised clip Opponent exploring options in another division The first meeting between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford wasn’t just a fight — it was one of those rare nights where the shock didn’t wear off for weeks.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Anderson Silva to fight Tyron Woodley on Jake Paul card

MMA icons Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley are entering the boxing ring on the main card of next month's Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced Friday.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 20

Ryan Garcia to fight welterweight champ Mario Barrios

Ryan Garcia has announced that he is signed to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb. 21. Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs), who held the WBC interim lightweight title in 2021, has never won a fight at welterweight.