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Deontay Wilder names the hardest puncher he has faced amid Oleksandr Usyk links

Deontay Wilder has gone toe-to-toe with plenty of heavy hitters over the years, but there is one Frenchman who left a stronger impression than most. Towards the back end of 2025, there were signs that Deontay Wilder might make a return to boxing with a fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

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Anthony Joshua’s family claim he’s told them he’ll retire from boxing one week after fatal crash

A new report suggests that we may have seen the last fight of Anthony Joshua’s career. Joshua’s knockout win over Jake Paul on December 19 looked to have ended his year on a high note following his long-awaited return to the ring.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 6

Boxing's best of 2025: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more

Terence Crawford, Gabriela Fundora, Rolando "Rolly" Romero and others were part of the best boxing moments of 2025.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 6

Keyshawn Davis receives high praise from former world champion after Crawford retirement

Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez saw the Omaha native on top of the boxing world. His subsequent retirement has left the number one pound-for-pound spot open for many.

Gervonta Davis News / BoxingNews.com / January 6

Gervonta Davis Names The Hardest Puncher – ‘It Felt Like There Were Bricks’

Gervonta Davis has long been regarded as one of boxing’s most devastating punchers, but Tank admitted Rolando Romero hits like a brick. Although Davis

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 6

Dubois’ Camp Eye Wardley Fight

Daniel Dubois is preparing for a return to the ring as his manager, Sam Jones, steers him toward a showdown with WBO Heavyweight Champion Fabio Wardley.

Teofimo Lopez News / Dice City Sports / January 5

Teofimo Lopez Thrives as an Underdog

Teofimo Lopez is one of boxing’s most fascinating contradictions. Inside the ring, he’s an explosive athlete with rare timing and power. Outside it, he’s mercurial, provocative, and often surrounded by chaos.

Terence Crawford News / Big Fight Weekend / January 5

Terence Crawford answers key Canelo rematch question

Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) recently announced his retirement from professional boxing via a video released by The Ring Magazine. He did what only a few in history have done, retiring at the very top of the sport.

Subriel Matias News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming showdown between Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith has all the ingredients of a high-stakes and a high-intensity WBC world title clash. Matias (23-2, 22 KO’s) is one of the most feared fighters at super-lightweight, and with good reason.

Deontay Wilder News / KO on SI / January 5

Deontay Wilder Makes Major Boxing Admission After Recent Struggles

Despite turning 40 in October, Deontay Wilder does not plan to retire any time soon. However, that was not always the case, as he admitted to contemplating retirement on multiple occasions during his recent 1-4 skid.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 5

Deontay Wilder reveals the hardest-hitter he’s ever faced ahead of potential clash against Oleksandr Usyk

Deontay Wilder has faced a who’s who of heavy-hitting heavyweights, but a particular Frenchman stands out to him more than most. Towards the back end of 2025, it seemed highly likely that Deontay Wilder would return to the boxing ring to take on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.

Moses Itauma News / KO on SI / January 5

Moses Itauma Admits Jermaine Franklin Could Expose 'Question Marks' About Him

Thirteen fights into his career, Moses Itauma has done nothing but make it look easy. However, he believes his upcoming bout against Jermaine Franklin will push him to places he has never been before.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / January 5

Manny Pacquiao was unknown before taking a $40,000 risk that changed his life forever

Manny Pacquiao took a calculated risk that changed his life in 2001. In December 1998, the Filipino boxing legend won his first world title by knocking out WBC flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul in Thailand.

Agit Kabayel News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight division rarely deals in subtleties, and the upcoming clash between Agit Kabayel and Damian Knyba is a perfect example of why betting on big men can be intriguing.

Jake Paul News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Jake Paul Encounters a Setback Ahead of His Boxing Return

A new wrinkle has emerged in the aftermath of one of boxing’s most talked-about fights, and it’s the kind that doesn’t show up on a scorecard. While the spectacle, buildup, and fallout from the crossover showdown dominated headlines, the real story now lives in paperwork, medical forms, and the less glamorous side of prizefighting.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 5

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On January 10, at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith headlines a Fresh Productions boxing card, live on DIRECTV Pay-Per-View and PPV.com.

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Boxing News / HITC / January 5

Jake Paul faces indefinite boxing suspension after brutal knockout by Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul’s already bruised boxing career has taken another hit after his first-ever knockout loss. The YouTuber-turned-fighter had his jaw broken in two places during a sixth-round stoppage by Anthony Joshua last month.

Boxing News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 5

Jake Paul indefinitely suspended after Anthony Joshua fight

Just weeks after his loss in a boxing match against Anthony Joshua, social media influencer Jake Paul has now been suspended indefinitely, for his own good.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 5

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Ben Whittaker makes his pick

On January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These two elite boxers will meet for Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Frank Warren Names His Boxer Of The Year

Frank Warren has named Fabio Wardley his Queensberry “Boxer of the Year” for 2025. Wardley’s standout year was defined by two massive underdog victories: a come-from-behind knockout of Justis Huni in June—where he trailed on all scorecards before a 10th-round finish—and a dominant 11th-round stoppage of Joseph Parker in October.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Garcia Slammed Over Barrios Preparation – ‘He’s Never Been A World Champion’

Ryan Garcia‘s preparation for his bout against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on February 21, 2026 has been slammed. Despite “King Ry” signing the contract on Instagram Live back in November, many insiders are questioning his focus.

Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Joshua Pays His Respects For Crash Victims

Anthony Joshua returned to the United Kingdom to lay to rest his longtime friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, following a car accident in Nigeria on December 29, 2025.

Tyson Fury News / Dice City Sports / January 4

Tyson Fury Just Can’t Stay Away

Once again, Tyson Fury is back. One year after announcing his retirement from boxing, the heavyweight icon has picked up the gloves and set his sights on a return to competition in 2026, teasing fans with a training video posted to Instagram that confirms what many suspected: Fury isn’t done.

Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / January 3

New details in fatal car accident involving Anthony Joshua

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends has been formally charged.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 2

Overdue Homecoming Fight for Amanda Serrano on Saturday

Haven’t you had enough of football? Boxing from Puerto Rico arrives just in time to kick off 2026 with some fresh fights on Saturday, January 3, as Amanda Serrano gets her long-awaited homecoming fight at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, and Holly Holm returns.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Keyshawn Davis Does Not See Himself Facing Shakur Stevenson

Keyshawn Davis (13-0-1, 9 KOs) will soon make his super lightweight debut against Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) on January 31. But will this in turn pave the way for a potential fight against the division’s phenom, Shakur Stevenson?