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Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Tragic Car Crash With Emotional 3-Word Message

On December 31, news broke that Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua had been released from the hospital after being treated for the car crash he was in two days earlier, which took the lives of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Latz" Ayodele.

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‘It’s hard to sleep’… Jake Paul on the difficulties of life after jaw-breaking loss against Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul is suffering from the aftermath of his recent fight against Anthony Joshua, as he continues on his road to recovery. Just a week before Christmas, Jake Paul stepped into the boxing ring for the toughest fight of his career when he took on former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua.

Tyson Fury News / Bloody Elbow / January 4

Tyson Fury announces official return to boxing not even a year since latest retirement

Not even a year after announcing another retirement from the sport of boxing, Tyson Fury has revealed his return is imminent. Following a comprehensive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, Tyson Fury‘s position in the sport of boxing was left unknown.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 4

Joshua issues 1st public update after fatal crash

Anthony Joshua has issued his first public update following a car crash in Nigeria which injured him and killed two of his close friends and team members.

Boxing News / HITC / January 4

Jake Paul pays tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends who died in car accident

Jake Paul’s promotion has produced a touching gesture following the tragic news. Many were worried about Paul’s condition heading into the fight, and those concerns only grew after he picked up some notable injuries during the bout.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 4

The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025

You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 4

Serrano Gets Past A Determined Tellez

Amanda Serrano retained her unified featherweight titles (WBO and WBA) against Reina Tellez in a unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 97-93), as you can see

Isaac Cruz News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Isaac Cruz Wants Ryan Garcia

Isaac Cruz has set his sights on a catchweight clash with Ryan Garcia. Ryan is currently preparing for an expected February showdown with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, but for Cruz, he has made it clear that “King Ry” remains his primary target.

Deontay Wilder News / Dice City Sports / January 3

Deontay Wilder Still Believes He’s Elite

Deontay Wilder doesn’t look like the same destructive force who once terrorized the heavyweight division but he insists the narrative of decline is wrong.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Canelo Turns Down World Title Shot

Canelo Alvarez is out of the running for the vacant IBF super middleweight title as he prioritizes his recovery from left elbow surgery. The Mexican, who lost his undisputed super middleweight status to Terence Crawford last September, has informed the IBF that he will not be ready for the ordered clash against Osleys Iglesias.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

Jake Paul Drops Out Of WBA Rankings After Rough Outing Against Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul’s ambitious ascent in the world of professional boxing has hit a significant snag. Following his knockout loss to former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially removed Paul from its cruiserweight rankings.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 3

New details in fatal car accident involving Anthony Joshua

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends has been formally charged.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 3

Canelo Alvarez forced to turn down world title fight due to setback after Terence Crawford loss

The Mexican star’s comeback has been delayed following a recent inquiry. Terence Crawford’s retirement has left the super middleweight division wide open for someone to come and stamp their authority.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 3

Amanda Serrano Reacts To Reina Tellez Weight Miss

Reina Tellez might have just squandered her first world title opportunity before even stepping into the ring. The 22-year-old American was scheduled to

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 3

5 light heavyweights to watch out for in 2026

2026 is here, and we already have some intriguing matchups confirmed on the boxing schedule, with more rumoured. Renowned stars will be looking to solidify their legacies, while the next crop of fighters will look to make their mark.

Deontay Wilder News / Big Fight Weekend / January 3

Deontay Wilder names the historical icon he wishes he could face

Deontay Wilder is 2-4 in his last six fights, but is being heavily linked with a 2026 fight against Oleksandr Usyk. The Bronze Bomber was one of the most feared heavyweights for a number of years, due to his devastating punch power.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Keyshawn Davis Does Not See Himself Facing Shakur Stevenson

Keyshawn Davis (13-0-1, 9 KOs) will soon make his super lightweight debut against Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) on January 31. But will this in turn pave the way for a potential fight against the division’s phenom, Shakur Stevenson?

Manny Pacquiao News / HITC / January 1

The night Manny Pacquiao’s weight issues preceded an unexpected first defeat

Early in his career, Manny Pacquiao was unexpectedly knocked out by a journeyman boxer, marking a surprising setback for the future champion. Over the years, Pacquiao’s accomplishments have cemented him as one of boxing’s greatest ever, with an unmatched ability to take over fights across multiple divisions.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman Fight Has A New Date

A long-delayed junior middleweight title fight between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman is back on the table, with both sides now targeting an early 2026 showdown.