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Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball – George Groves has his say

Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball has been a fight spoken of, which would see Inoue move up in weight to challenge the Liverpudlian. The Japanese fighter was last seen in action on December 27, 2025, defeating David Picasso by unanimous decision.

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Alexis Rocha Spent 2025 Self Reflecting, Recovering From An Injury & Getting Ready For Curiel Rematch

It’s a new year, and that means welterweight Alexis Rocha can leave 2025 behind since he spent the entire last year on the sidelines. On Friday, January 16, Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KOs) will step into the ring after a 13-month layoff against Raul Curiel (16-0-1, 14 KOs) in the rematch of their December 2024 fight, which resulted in a majority draw.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 14

Tyson Fury sparks fan debate by sharing ‘top 10 hardest puncher in heavyweight history’ list

Ahead of another comeback to the sport of boxing, former champion Tyson Fury has shared a top 10 hardest heavyweight punchers ever list. Just a few weeks ago, former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury announced that after just over a year of being retired, he is returning to the sport in 2026.

Chris Eubank News / Big Fight Weekend / January 14

Ben Shalom Teases Chris Eubank Jr 2026 return

The career of Chris Eubank Jr is often somewhat of an enigma. His best wins had come against James DeGale and Arthur Abraham. He avenged his loss to Liam Smith, stopping the Liverpulian in 2023.

Jake Paul News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 14

KSI turned down $26.8 million and more to fight Jake Paul

Social media influencer and part-time boxer KSI recently revealed the huge monetary offer he rejected to fight Jake Paul. The British star made his boxing debut in 2019 after beating Logan Paul by split decision.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 14

Jamaine Ortiz warns Keyshawn Davis ‘he’ll find out quickly’

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on the undercard of “The Ring 6,” Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) will take on Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) at super lightweight.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 14

Boxing fights we want to see in 2026: Haney-Garcia 2, Canelo-Benavidez, more

A lot of major fights took place in 2025 -- but which megafights do we want to see in the year ahead?

Alexis Rocha News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Alexis Rocha vs Raul Curiel 2: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming welterweight remath between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel shapes up as one of the most compelling stylistic matchups in the division. Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KO’s) enters the fight as the more established name, and with that comes expectation.

Chris Eubank News / ESPN / January 14

Chris Eubank Jr. on track to make 'full recovery' from medical issue - Ben Shalom

Chris Eubank Jr. is on track to make a full recovery from the medical issue that impacted him in the lead up to his rematch defeat to Conor Benn in November, promoter Ben Shalom has said.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Thurman Targets A Fundora KO – ‘Create A New Highlight Reel’

Keith Thurman is planning a one-punch finish for his expected fight against WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. Thurman expressed a desire to move away from the defensive movement that has characterized his recent outings.

Manuel Flores News / BoxingNews.com / January 13

Manny Flores vs Jorge Chavez: Preview & Betting Tips

Manuel Flores and Jorge Chavez is the kind of matchup that might not generate massive headlines, but it carries plenty of intrigue for hardcore boxing fans.

Kostya Tszyu News / BoxingNews.com / January 13

Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming showdown between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is one of the most fascinating domestic clashes on the boxing calendar as far as the Australian scene goes.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 13

Itauma injured in camp, Franklin fight postponed

Moses Itauma's fight against Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after the Brit sustained an injury in camp, Queensberry Promotions have confirmed.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 12

Ryan Garcia gets title shot against Mario Barrios in Vegas

Social media sensation Ryan Garcia, who returned to the ring last spring after serving a one-year drug suspension, will get his first title shot when he takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb.

Tyson Fury News / Fights Around The World / January 12

Camille Estephan: It’s Not Far-Fetched To Say That Arslanbek Makhmudov Could Fight Tyson Fury

Russian heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov has been thrown into the mix to face former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, who will return later this year, having been out of action since losing back-to-back against Oleksandr Usyk just over a year ago.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 12

Garcia getting title shot vs. Barrios on Feb. 21

Ryan Garcia will attempt to win his first major world title when he challenges WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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David Benavidez News / ESPN / January 12

Sources: Benavidez to fight Ramirez on May 2

David Benavidez will move up in class to challenge WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on May 2 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 12

Was Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith Stopped Too Soon? Referee Ricky Gonzalez Explains His Decision

Over the weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Dalton Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) shocked the boxing world by scoring a huge fifth-round TKO over Subriel Matias (23-3, 22 KOs) to claim the WBC super lightweight title.

Manny Pacquiao News / KO on SI / January 12

Former World Champion Calls Out Manny Pacquiao

As legend Manny Pacquiao struggles to find a name for his next fight, a former world champion is calling for a bout with him. In an interview with MillCity Boxing, former world champion Zab Judah (44-10-2,30 KOs) made clear his wish to fight the Filipino legend.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 12

Logan Paul teases unreleased Bradley Martyn video fight as opponent calls it a lie

Logan Paul says he has got his hands on the footage from his gym fight with Bradley Martyn – but Martyn is not buying it. The pair had a long-standing online rivalry that finally came to a head in June 2024, when Paul travelled to Los Angeles and confronted Martyn at the Zoo Culture gym.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Dalton Smith Stuns Subriel Matias With Fifth-Round Knockout to Win WBC Title

Just when it appeared he was fighting the wrong fight, Dalton Smith flipped the script and the junior welterweight division with one perfectly timed eruption.

Agit Kabayel News / NY Fights / January 10

Fans Cheer As Agit Kabayel Crushes Knyba

The enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, sounded like they were watching a World Cup final, not a heavyweight fight.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Eddie Hearn Starting to Get impatient on Ennis–Ortiz Talks

What once looked like the most inevitable fight in American boxing is now drifting toward uncertainty. Two months after Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Manny Pacquiao News / KO on SI / January 10

Manny Pacquiao's Son Set For Second Professional Fight On Father's Promotion

Manny Pacquiao Jr., son of boxing legend and multi-weight champion, made his professional debut in November 2025, with the bout ending in a majority draw.

Agit Kabayel News / KO on SI / January 10

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba Preview: Start Time, Undercard, & Live Stream

Interim WBC World Heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) returns to action in the hopes of improving his unbeaten record. Fighting out of Bochum, Germany, the 33-year-old will return to his home country to compete for the first time since 2023.