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Xander Zayas Outboxes Abass Baraou to Become Boxing’s Youngest Unified Champion

On a historic night in San Juan, Xander Zayas delivered the most complete performance of his young career. Fighting in his hometown for the first time as a professional, Zayas outboxed Abass Baraou to earn a split-decision victory and capture the unified WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles Saturday night at Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

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Bruce Carrington Shines At Home To Win The WBC Featherweight Crown

Brooklyn’s own Bruce Carrington showed championship composure Saturday night, weathering early adversity before scoring a ninth-round knockout of Carlos Castro on The Ring 6 undercard at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 1

Lopez vs Stevenson Undercard Results: Bruce Carrington & Keyshawn Davis Score Big Stoppages

The undercard fights supporting Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson set the stage for the main event, and those fights did not disappoint. Keyshawn Davis was all business, and it showed as he scored a 12th round TKO over Jamaine Ortiz with just seconds remaining in the fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 1

Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson Live

Teofimo Lopez defends his WBO junior welterweight title against the undefeated Shakur Stevenson, as you can see how the fight played out live Lopez arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win against Arnold Barboza Jr.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 31

Jarrell Miller's toupee gets knocked off in victory over Kingsley Ibeh

Jarrell Miller was hit with a right uppercut from Kingsley Ibeh that literally knocked the hair off his head.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 1

Keyshawn Davis Stops Jamaine Ortiz

Keyshawn Davis stopped Jamaine Ortiz on his 140 debut, as you can see how the fight played out live. The bout, serving as the co-main event to the Lopez vs.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 31

Canelo Alvarez outdone as 18-0 boxing star does what the Mexican could not against ex-world champion

It was a brutal return to action for William Scull on Saturday night. Eight months ago, Scull fought the legendary Canelo Alvarez. He had earned that opportunity by winning the vacant IBF super-middleweight title after the Mexican had relinquished it.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 31

Kelly edges Murtazaliev to capture IBF world title

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 31

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson live results update

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines the “Ring 6” fight card live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 31

Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou live results update

Welcome to the live results update for Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) vs. Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs)! Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / Fights Around The World / January 31

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly Fight Results: Kelly Scores A Decision Victory To Become IBF Champ

Junior middleweight Josh Kelly took the chance that most of the big names in the division refused to take and it worked out for him. Kelly (18-1-1, 9 KOs) scored a majority decision (113-113, 115-111 & 114-113) over Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-1, 17 KOs) to become the new IBF world champion.

Bruce Carrington News / KO on SI / January 31

Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro Odds and Prediction

The WBC featherweight title will be on the line at Ring VI one month after Stephen Fulton lost it on the scales. Interim champion Bruce 'Shu Shu' Carrington (16-0, 9 KOs) returns to compete for his first world title against veteran Carlos Castro (30-3, 14 KOs).

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Boxing News / KO on SI / January 31

Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz Odds and Prediction

After a year away from the ring, Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) returns to make his super lightweight debut against former world title challenger Jamaine Ortiz (20-2, 10 KOs).

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 31

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: Preview, Start Time, Undercard

On January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) of New York will take on New Jersey's Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) at Madison Square Garden. The event has been coined 'The Ring VI', and is being promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing, in association with The Ring Magazine.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 31

Brawls Erupt at Teofimo Lopez–Shakur Stevenson Weigh-In at Madison Square Garden

Punches started flying long before the opening bell for Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson. Multiple fights broke out during Friday’s weigh-ins at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Lauren Price News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Lauren Price’s Homecoming Announced

WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine welterweight champion Lauren Price will headline against her WBA mandatory Stephanie Pineiro Aquino on April 4. The fight will take place from the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, as Price makes her homecoming.

Serhii Bohachuk News / Fights Around The World / January 31

Serhii Bohachuk: ‘I Think I Stayed At 154 Too Long’

Zuffa Boxing returns on Sunday, February 1, live on Paramount+. The co-main features Serhii Bohachuk (26-3, 24 KOs) making his middleweight debut against Radzhab Butaev (16-1, 12 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round bout.

Gervonta Davis News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Gervonta Davis’ Future After Posting Bail

Gervonta Davis was released on bail just hours after being apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Miami Gardens police, as we look at what is next.

Anthony Joshua News / MMA Weekly / January 30

Anthony Joshua breaks silence on deadly car crash

On Dec. 19, Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 31

Deontay Wilder to Face Derek Chisora on April 4 at O2 Arena in London

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will return to the ring on April 4, when he faces longtime contender Derek Chisora at London’s O2 Arena, it was announced Friday.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 30

Jake Paul’s MVP signs viral Misfits Boxing star

Most Valuable Promotions is likely to get a boost in visibility after landing a new signing. Following his defeat to Anthony Joshua late last year, Jake Paul was handed an indefinite suspension as he recovered from some notable injuries.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 29

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search

Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.

Tyson Fury News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 29

What to know about Tyson Fury’s comeback opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov, the man who fights bears

After almost two years of waiting, Tyson Fury is now set to come back inside the boxing ring. Arguably in the best shape of his career, Fury is now set to battle Arslanbek Makhmudov in the United Kingdom, in a fight that will be streamed live on Netflix.

Boxing News / HITC / January 29

Barry Hearn says ‘naughty’ Jake Paul paid a $100 million price for Matchroom Boxing fiasco

Eddie Hearn’s father, Barry Hearn, has revealed how Jake Paul paid a heavy financial price after a public dispute with Matchroom Boxing spiralled into a costly legal battle.