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Gennady Golovkin landed unique knockout blow to tie amazing record set by Marvin Hagler

Regarded as one of the best middleweights of all time, Gennady Golovkin rubber-stamped that billing with a rather unique knockout shot. Enjoying a stunning

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WBA Orders Kubrat Pulev to Face Rising Star Moses Itauma

The WBA has officially ordered heavyweight veteran Kubrat Pulev to defend his “regular” title against undefeated phenom Moses Itauma, setting a 30-day negotiation window for both camps to reach terms before purse bids are called.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

‘Large bonus’ added to highly controversial Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis super fight

The scheduled super fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis seems to get more controversial by the week. Not too long ago, it was announced that Jake Paul‘s next boxing outing will take place against WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Manny Pacquiao linked with surprise trip to Belfast for world title fight

Manny Pacquiao could be in for his first trip to Northern Ireland, in a rather surprising world championship charge. Expected to make good on his return to boxing in the early stages of next year, former world champion megastar Manny Pacquiao snapped a lengthy hiatus earlier this summer.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Anthony Joshua backed to ‘spark’ Jake Paul in 1 minute as fight talks continue in new update

Former world champion Anthony Joshua looks set to receive a sizable payday if he does secure a rumored showdown with the polarizing Jake Paul. Missing

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 18

Legendary Coach Andre Rozier Has Strong Take On Potential Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis Fight

Terence Crawford has the boxing world at his feet after his super middleweight triumph over Canelo Alvarez in September. Defeating the Mexican legend via unanimous decision, 'Bud' became an undisputed world champion in three weight divisions.

Tyson Fury News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Tyson Fury’s targeted return fight blasted as ‘uninteresting’ by British promoter rival

Tyson Fury’s planned return to the ring against a familiar foe has been shot down by a British boxing star who almost signed him. Expected to snap his fifth career retirement at the turn of the year, former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been most prominently linked to an overdue pairing with Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Boxing analyst plays down Mike Tyson comparison for British star Oleksandr Usyk refuses to fight

An unbeaten British prospect has been urged to play down recent comparisons to a boxing icon for the ages as he receives the first knock to his young career.

Terence Crawford News / HITC / October 18

Terence Crawford could chase a fourth undisputed title after Canelo win

Just a month after becoming a three-division undisputed champion, Terence Crawford now has an opportunity to further cement his place in boxing history.

Anthony Joshua News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Anthony Joshua missed ‘mad money’ fight with knockout star as promoter reveals his big regret

Anthony Joshua may be in for a sizable return to the ring before too long, but it seems he still missed out on another lucrative outing. Expected to make his return to boxing in the coming months, former two-time world heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua received a new update on his future recently, in a surprising move.

Julio Cesar Chavez News / BoxingNews.com / October 18

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s Return – Can He Bounce Back?

The President of the WBC Mauricio Sulaiman has supported Julio César Chávez Jr.’s return to the ring, which will take place on December 13 in San Luis

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / October 17

Undefeated Champion The Latest To Challenge Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford has become every boxer's dream fight following his win against Canelo Alvarez. Crawford managed a unanimous decision victory on September 13 and became the first-ever male boxer to win the undisputed title in three different weight classes.

Danny Garcia News / NY Fights / October 17

Danny Garcia Says Farewell Saturday in Brooklyn

Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia makes his final ringwalk as a professional this Saturday, October 18, at the home of so many of his championship fights, Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai Set For November 15 In Mexico

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mex. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Mexican knockout sensation Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza will defend his WBO featherweight world title against Arnold Khegai on Saturday, Nov.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 18

Three underdogs to watch on Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis undercard

On November 18, the eyes of the boxing world will be on Miami’s Kaseya Center for the controversial Jake Paul (12–1, 7 KOs) vs Gervonta Davis (30–0–1, 28 KOs) exhibition.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Bare-Knuckle Boxing CEO Reveals Talks With Reigning Champion & Top Pound-For-Pound Fighter

Oleksandr Usyk once again impressed the boxing masses in July when he produced a stunning knockout blow over Daniel Dubois. The win at Wembley Stadium saw Usyk once again become the undisputed champion of the division.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Laila Ali Unleashes on Claressa Shields in an Unfiltered Response

Laila Ali drops a new tell-all video addressing her long-running feud with Claressa Shields. The clip includes years of background, interviews, and never-before-seen context.

Zhang Zhilei News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Zhilei Zhang Wants To ‘See That Contract’

Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang (27-3-1, 22 KOs) was last seen in February when he faced Agit Kabayel for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title, albeit unsuccessfully.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Kubrat Pulev Rejects Moses Itauma Mandate, Chooses Surprise WBA Title Defense Opponent

Moses Itauma's first world title shot will have to wait. When the WBA ordered its regular heavyweight champion, Kubrat Pulev, to fight Itauma, its No. 1 contender, fans believed that the 20-year-old prodigy would finally get his shot.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Oleksandr Usyk addresses Moses Itauma and retirement rumours

The future of Oleksandr Usyk remains a hot topic in the boxing world. Will the undisputed heavyweight want to defend all his titles against the WBO mandatory?

George Liddard News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Conway vs Liddard – British and Commonwealth title clash at York Hall

In the unrehearsed punk opera of boxing, beguiling and bewildering such as it is, lurching from the sublimity of Terence Crawford’s victory over Saul Alvarez to the absurdity of Tank Davis versus Jake Paul, there is much to be said for listening to an old standard or two to nurture the soul.