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Deontay Wilder reveals trait he and Jake Paul share in rare praise before Anthony Joshua clash

Deontay Wilder believes that only he and Jake Paul are willing to face opponents considerably bigger than them – starting with Anthony Joshua. The former heavyweight champion has been chasing a fight with Joshua for years, but will now have to watch as his rival takes on Paul on Friday night in Miami.

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Teofimo Lopez Cautions Shakur Stevenson

There may be no fighter in boxing more perplexing than Teofimo Lopez Jr. One month he looks like a generational talent; the next, he looks like he’s searching for answers.

Boxing News / HITC / December 14

Deontay Wilder faces fan ridicule after choosing Anthony Joshua in heavyweight debate

Deontay Wilder has made headlines with a recent prediction that puts Anthony Joshua ahead of one of boxing’s all-time greats. Joshua’s return to the ring is drawing near, though it will not be under the circumstances fans initially expected.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ripped after ticket availability surfaces online

Despite being one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2025, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is not being received well by the fans. Next Friday night on December 19, Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring for their highly anticipated heavyweight boxing clash in Miami, Florida.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 14

Manny Pacquiao Predicts Winner of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Since leaving the Philippine political arena and coming out of retirement to commit himself to full-time boxing competition, Manny Pacquiao has firmly returned to the world where he built his legendary status.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 14

Jai Opetaia vs David Haye – Tony Bellew weighs in on fantasy matchup

David Haye maintained a memorable professional boxing career, with many feeling he was at his brutal best when at cruiserweight. In the current crop of

Diego Pacheco News / NY Fights / December 14

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.

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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.