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Diego Pacheco Survives, Pounds Out Win

Super middleweight talent Diego Pacheco needed to win in style on Saturday in Stockton. But Pacheco had to settle for the win after surviving a knockdown and a surprising challenge from unknown challenger Kevin Sadjo.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Mikaelian Beats Jack To Become WBC Cruiserweight Champ

Noel Mikaelian became the new WBC Cruiserweight Champion after beating Badou Jack in their rematch in a unanimous decision (115 – 111, 116 – 110 and 116 – 110), as you can see how the fight played out live.

Terence Crawford News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Canelo Wants Crawford Rematch On His Return

Canelo Alvarez is setting his sights on a return to the ring in September 2026, with his top priority being a rematch against Terence Crawford. Canelo’s manager, Eddy Reynoso, recently confirmed the Mexican star will skip his traditional Cinco de Mayo fight date in May.

Bruce Carrington News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Bruce Carrington And Carlos Castro Set For Featherweight Title Battle

Bruce Carrington and Carlos Castro will fight for the vacant WBC Featherweight Title on January 31 on the Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson card. The title became vacant after Stephen Fulton vacated it, meaning the Carrington-Castro fight was upgraded from an interim clash to a full championship bout.

Diego Pacheco News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo – live results update from the Adventist Health Arena

On Saturday, December 13, at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, CA, Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

Manny Pacquiao Reveals What Canelo Must Do To Beat Terence Crawford

It seemed like every person in the boxing community weighed in on who they thought would win when Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez faced each other on September 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Conor Benn makes his pick

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the highly anticipated “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Boxing News / HITC / December 13

Why Manny Pacquiao has no interest in facing Jake Paul, even for $35 million

Manny Pacquiao’s manager has dismissed any chance of the boxing legend stepping into the ring with Jake Paul. Pacquiao, now 46, is eyeing a return in March next year but still doesn’t have an opponent lined up.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez Rematch News

There have been conflicting opinions about whether the boxing world wants to see a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after these two pound-for-pound greats fought three months ago.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

3 Potential Warm-Up Fights For Tyson Fury And Anthony Joshua Ahead Of Mega Bout

On December 12th, Ring Magazine announced that a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. No date or location was provided for the bout, but the British heavyweights may finally be set to clash.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

‘Little technical bulls**t’: Carl Froch blasts Jake Paul sparring stories

On December 19, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul headlines a Most Valuable Promotions card at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main fight card will stream live on Netflix for all subscribers, with the prelims card free on the Netflix YouTube channel.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

‘Dangerous for his overall health’: Ex-Anthony Joshua opponent sends brutal warning to Jake Paul

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is set to headline a Most Valuable Promotions card on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main portion of the card will be free to all Netflix subscribers, while the prelims will be available through the Netflix YouTube channel.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 13

Former UFC champion calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'dangerous,' fears Paul could get hurt

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul takes on his toughest test to date, by leaps and bounds, on Dec. 19 in Miami, Florida. Paul faces the 2012 Olympic gold medalist and former two-time unified world boxing champion Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Fury Vs. Joshua Set For 2026

Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. Reports indicate that the pair would have their own bouts before they fight each other.

Kubrat Pulev News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Gassiev Knocks Out Pulev

Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev to secure the latter’s WBA Regular Heavyweight Title. The early rounds were a cagey affair, with both fighters feeling each other out.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Usyk Warns Paul Over The Joshua Fight – ‘I Will Pray For Jake’

Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk has delivered a brutal assessment of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua December 19 fight, saying AJ ‘could kill Paul.’ Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022, is now sharing a training camp with Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Only name Jake Paul said he wouldn’t fight believes he’s made a huge error ahead of Anthony Joshua bout

Jake Paul recently revealed the top name on the list of fighters that he wouldn’t step in the ring with. The controversial star’s decision to fight Anthony Joshua on December 19 has earned him a lot of praise due to the challenge that is in front of him.

Badou Jack News / Fights Around The World / December 12

Badou Jack’s Message To Noel Mikaelian: ‘Be Ready Because It’s Going To Hurt’

WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack is done being “Mr. Nice Guy” and has made his intentions clear ahead of his rematch on Saturday night in Los Angeles, CA.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Deontay Wilder Makes Cautious Prediction for Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua

Seven whole days. That’s all that stands between us and Jake Paul stepping into a boxing ring with Anthony Joshua — a sentence that still feels like it should auto-correct into a Marvel crossover.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Deontay Wilder Provides Update on Oleksandr Usyk Negotiations

Heavyweight talks pick up momentum heading into 2026 Wilder shares new insight into recent discussions A potential matchup draws major buzz across the boxing world The holiday season is here, which means two things: gift shopping anxiety and heavyweight boxing chaos.

Richardson Hitchins News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Richardson Hitchins Reunites With Matchroom Boxing: '2026 Will Be a Huge Year'

After months of uncertainty surrounding his promotional future, Richardson Hitchins has officially reunited with Matchroom Boxing. The unbeaten IBF junior welterweight champion announced the news across his social media platforms on Monday a move that solidifies his position as one of boxing’s fastest-rising stars heading into 2026.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Creates Stylistic Issues

A blockbuster showdown with true pound-for-pound implications is officially set. Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. will headline The Ring 6 on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, streaming globally on DAZN.