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Shakur Stevenson Lays Out Future Plans After Fighting Teofimo Lopez

Shakur Stevenson is moving up to super lightweight to challenge WBO champion Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, but he does not plan to make that a permanent move.

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bounces back from his humiliating Jake Paul loss with a nasty KO

The former WBC champion is back in the win column. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. endured a difficult night at the office in his sole boxing fight of 2025. The son of former three-division world champion of boxing Julio Cesar Chavez suffered an embarrassing defeat when he became the latest big name to share the ring with Jake Paul.

Adam Azim News / Big Fight Weekend / January 25

Adam Azim vs Gustavo Lemos postponed

Adam Azim vs Gustavo Lemos was set to headline a BOXXER promotions card at the Copper Box Arena in London. Due to an injury sustained by Lemos, the fight has now been postponed.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 25

Azim vs. Lemos postponed after injuries to both

Adam Azim's fight against Gustavo Lemos, which was scheduled for Jan. 31 in London, is off with both fighters sustaining injuries, Boxxer have confirmed.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 25

Derek Chisora FaceTimes Deontay Wilder While Signing Fight Contract

Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora is at least one-half complete. The fight was reportedly agreed upon last week, with it set to be officially announced in the coming days.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 25

Josh Kelly’s pick for Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines the “Ring 6”fight card live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. They will battle for Lopez’s lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

Raymond Muratalla News / Dice City Sports / January 25

Raymond Muratalla Proves the Doubters Wrong, Retains IBF Lightweight Title Over Andy Cruz

LAS VEGAS — Raymond Muratalla walked into Saturday night as a betting underdog. He left as a validated world champion. Despite holding the IBF lightweight

Israil Madrimov News / Dice City Sports / January 25

Israil Madrimov Goes the Distance in Rusty Comeback; Omari Jones Stays Perfect

LAS VEGAS — Israil Madrimov’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t quite go according to script. Fighting for the first time in nearly a year, Israil Madrimov was expected to blow out a massive underdog in what was billed as a straightforward tune-up bout.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / January 25

Can Shakur Stevenson Outpoint Teofimo Lopez? New Champion Weighs In

Dalton Smith predicts Shakur Stevenson will defeat Teofimo Lopez by points on January 31 at Madison Square Garden Smith plans to attend the fight and wants

Boxing News / The Forkball / January 24

Analysis of the Infamous ‘Bite Fight’

The 1997 “Bite Fight” remains one of the most memorable yet chaotic moments in sports history. It’s forever embedded into Mike Tyson’s boxing legacy, and the memory of the millions of boxing fans who watched it unfold.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 24

Ryan Garcia And David Benavidez Train Together

Ryan Garcia and David Benavidez spent time working together in the gym, providing a rare look at two of the sport’s biggest names. The training session served as preparation for their upcoming 2026 campaigns, both of which involve world title fights.

Canelo Alvarez News / BoxingNews.com / January 24

Canelo Alvarez’s Netflix Move

Netflix and Canelo Alvarez are partnering for a new feature-length documentary, as confirmed by the streaming giant. Produced by Unanimous Media—the production company co-founded by Stephen Curry—the film will provide a deep dive into the trilogy between Canelo and Gennady Golovkin.

Raymond Muratalla News / Big Fight Weekend / January 24

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – live results update

On Saturday, January 24, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz headlines a Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank fight card, live on DAZN.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 24

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora – Tyson Fury makes his prediction

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora are finalising a deal to fight in London in April, as revealed by Brunch Boxing and later by Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite and others.

Ryan Garcia News / Fights Around The World / January 24

Ryan Garcia Is Dangerous ‘Regardless of All The Bullsh*t’, Says Mario Barrios

Hidden under the antics and the controversial histrionics, there is no doubt that Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) is a phenom in his craft. As he prepares to fight for Mario Barrios’ (29-2-2, 18 KOs) WBC crown, his opponent isn’t going to let all the drama take his focus away from Garcia’s boxing prowess.