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Vergil Ortiz Jr. flattens Erickson Lubin in 2, clears runway for 'Boots' Ennis

FORT WORTH, Texas — One perfect right hand changed everything. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs) vaporized Erickson Lubin (27-3, 19 KOs) at 1:30 of Round 2, retaining his WBC interim 154-pound title and setting the table for a long-teased showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

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Hearn clears up three rumours about Joshua

Promoter Eddie Hearn clarifies three rumours about what Anthony Joshua will do next.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 9

Ortiz pummels Lubin, then gets heated with Ennis

Vergil Ortiz barely broke a sweat in finishing Erickson Lubin in two rounds, then wasted little time calling out Jaron "Boots" Ennis for one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2026.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson – How Does It Play Out?

Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson could very well be facing off next, with reports the bout is a ‘done deal’ for New York City on January 31. The WBO Champion Lopez has won his last six fights, most recently against Arnold Barboza Jr.

Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Mike Tyson delivers pre-fight promise to Floyd Mayweather as he plans ‘better’ display in return

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has offered a quite bold prediction for his expected exhibition clash with Floyd Mayweather. Yet to receive an official date for his proposed return to the ring against the undefeated veteran Floyd Mayweather, former heavyweight kingpin Mike Tyson provided an update on when fans can expect the bout.

Terence Crawford News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Terence Crawford would lose to his boxing hero in dream fight according to Hall of Fame star

For all his incredible exploits in the ring, Terence Crawford has been told he finds himself lucky to compete outside of the era of a star who would run through him.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 8

WBC Lifts Ban on Ryan Garcia, Opening Door to Possible Mario Barrios Title Shot

The World Boxing Council has officially lifted its ban on Ryan Garcia. Reinstating the polarizing star and allowing him to once again compete for WBC-sanctioned world titles.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 8

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: Preview, Fight Card

WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will look to defend his 175 lbs title for the first time on November 22, against the seasoned Anthony Yarde.

Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Let’s scrap Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather – who even cares?

When it comes to spectacle matchups in boxing, it’s often the sport’s biggest Wild West moments. And a proposed exhibition clash between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather is just that.

Shakib Al Hasan named Royal Champs captain ahead of Abu Dhabi T10 2025

Royal Champs have officially announced Shakib Al Hasan as their captain for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 season. The franchise’s decision underscores

Roy Jones Jr. News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Roy Jones Jr. beat brash title enemy before one of the coldest knockouts in boxing history

Four-weight boxing kingpin Roy Jones Jr. travelled up and down weights to great success during his esteemed run in the ring, but one such move arguably ruined his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 8

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin: Preview, Fight Card

Considered to be one of the finest talents in a stacked super welterweight division, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) is set to make his second outing of 2025 this weekend in Texas.

Boxing News / HITC / November 8

Mike Tyson drops blunt verdict on whether he wants a rematch against Jake Paul

Mike Tyson has made it clear that he is looking to step back into the ring with Jake Paul again in the near future. The former heavyweight champion came out of retirement last year for a high-profile bout against Paul in Texas, a fight that drew plenty of attention and criticism.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Jake Paul still open to mega fight against Canelo Alvarez with boxing’s most powerful man interested

Internet sensation turned boxer Jake Paul is looking to revisit a mega clash against former super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Earlier this week, it was announced by Jake Paul and his team that his scheduled fight against Gervonta Davis is officially off after an investigation was launched into recent accusations against Davis.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Talks Underway For Caleb Plant Vs. Jermall Charlo

Talks are underway for a fight between Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo for a super middleweight fight in the first half of 2026. The pair have a history of bad blood ever since Plant slapped Charlo at the Errol Spence Jr.

Terence Crawford News / Bleacher Report / November 7

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Xander Zayas News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou – How Does It Play Out?

The Junior Middleweight division is reportedly set for a unification clash between WBO Champion Xander Zayas and his WBA counterpart Abass Baraou. The

David Benavidez News / KO on SI / November 7

David Benavidez Reveals The Three Fights He's After, And If Canelo Is One Of Them

For a long time, David Benavidez was touted as the toughest fight for Canelo Alvarez. At one point, they were the two leading horses at super middleweight.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 7

Oscar De La Hoya Believes Boots Ennis Will Duck Vergil Ortiz Jr.

The calendar year’s most significant junior middleweight bout lands in Fort Worth on Saturday as Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) meets Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) at Dickies Arena with Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) and promoter Eddie Hearn watching from ringside.

Xander Zayas News / ESPN / November 7

Sources: Zayas-Baraou unification bout Jan. 31

WBO champion Xander Zayas and WBA title holder Abass Baraou will meet in a junior middleweight title unification bout on Jan 31 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 7

David Benavidez Certain That The Canelo Alvarez Fight Is ‘More Alive Than Ever’

If there is one fight that ‘El Bandera Roja’ David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) has long awaited, it is his all-Mexican showdown against Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs).

Claressa Shields News / Field Level Media / November 7

Claressa Shields sets retirement goal with $8M deal in hand

Now financially stable after making just $50,000 in her first fight with Salita Promotions, women's boxing star Claressa Shields has plans to fight two or three times in 2026, take a year off to have a child, continue to increase her paydays and retire by 38.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 6