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On YouTubeMario Barrios News / Big Fight Weekend / February 17
Mario Barrios ready for war against Ryan Garcia
On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) headlines The Ring: High Stakes fight card. They will meet for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
Boxing News / HITC / February 17
Tommy Fury to keep Jake Paul waiting for rematch, says John Fury
Tommy Fury’s camp has made it clear Jake Paul will need to be patient if he wants a rematch with the British fighter. The original bout in Saudi Arabia was one of the year’s biggest events, with Fury outboxing Paul over eight rounds despite being knocked down late in the fight.
Mike Tyson News / HITC / February 17
Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition boxing match set for April 25th in Congo
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to step into the ring together again, this time on African soil. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to an exhibition bout scheduled for April 25, 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 17
Richardson Hitchins Vs. Oscar Duarte Breakdown
The IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins boxes Oscar Duarte on February 21, as we preview the upcoming fight. This serves as the co-main event to the Mario Barrios vs.
Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Daily Roundup: Tyson Fury tickles, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather set date plus more MMA and boxing news
Welcome to Bloody Elbow’s daily round-up of combat sports news as our week of no fights is almost at its end. This is your one-stop shop for the top five stories from February 16, 2026.
Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 16
Reports: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson set date for April in Africa
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reportedly agreed on a tentative location and date for their exhibition bout. According to multiple reports, the fight will take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, on Apr.
Mike Tyson News / Trade Talk Sports / February 16
Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Now Has a Date and Location
Mike Tyson (59) and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48) have reportedly agreed on a date and location for their long-teased exhibition fight—April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
Boxing News / Athlon Sports / February 16
Mario Barrios Reveals Lessons From Manny Pacquiao Fight Before Ryan Garcia Clash
With just days remaining until his high-stakes clash with Ryan Garcia, WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is putting the finishing touches on his training camp at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 16
Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua's car accident motivated boxing comeback
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said "a tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua" influenced his decision to come out of retirement for the fifth time.
Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / February 16
Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather fight ‘tentatively set’ to take place on April 25 in the Congo
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather finally have a date for their controversial exhibition, as well as a venue in Africa. The boxing icons agreed last year to face off in an exhibition bout this year, but the trail had gone cold in recent weeks.
Tyson Fury News / ESPN / February 16
Fury coming back to 'make boxing great again' 
Tyson Fury has said he is coming out of retirement to "make boxing great again" and insisted sport hasn't been the same during his time away.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 16
Bruce Carrington Targets Naoya Inoue Superfight At The Mecca
There’s only one name on Bruce Carrington’s mind when he talks about topping the biggest moment of his young career. And that name is Naoya Inoue. Fresh off his spectacular ninth-round knockout of Carlos Castro on the “The Ring 6” undercard at Madison Square Garden on January 31, Carrington isn’t thinking small.
Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Jake Paul will be ‘made to wait’ for Tommy Fury rematch says dad John Fury
Jake Paul has been told that Tommy Fury is going to ‘make him wait’ for the pair’s highly-anticipated rematch. Back in 2023, one of the highest selling fights of the year saw Fury hand Paul his first defeat in the boxing ring.
Claressa Shields News / KO on SI / February 16
How To Watch Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn II: Preview & Fight Card
The upcoming rematch between Claressa Shields and Franchón Crews-Dezurn is a full circle moment for both fighters. The two first met in November 2016, a historic night where both fighters made their professional debuts against each other on the undercard of Andre Ward vs.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 16
Richardson Hitchins teases ‘huge unification fight’ after Oscar Duarte
On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Richardson Hitchins defends his IBF super lightweight world title against Oscar Duarte on the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia undercard.
Boxing News / NY Fights / February 15
BWAA Award Winners Announced for 2025: Crawford, Mayer Lead List
The Boxing Writers Association of America announced the results of its 2025 annual awards, voted on by its members. For the second time in his boxing career, Terence Crawford was selected by the BWAA membership as the 2025 Fighter of the Year.
Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Anthony Joshua Honors Fallen Friends With Tribute Tattoo After Tragic Crash in Nigeria
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has always carried his roots proudly. Now, he carries the names of his fallen friends with him permanently.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Devin Haney Says 'Ship Sailed' on Garcia Rematch as 147 Landscape Shifts
When Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia first unfolded, it stunned the boxing world. Watching it live felt surreal. Garcia flipped expectations on their head with a performance that left fans and analysts scrambling for answers.
Boxing News / KO on SI / February 14
Errol Spence Jr Breaks Silence on Terence Crawford’s Retirement
The world of boxing is still reverberating from the sudden retirement of Terence Crawford. After his win over Canelo Alvarez and compiling a perfect 42-0 (31 KOs), “Bud” arguably held the top spot in the sport.
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