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Laila Ali Fires Back at Claressa Shields After Latest Insults: 'I’m Not Letting This Go Unchecked'

A long-simmering feud between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali boiled over this week. After Shields doubled down on provocative comments. Prompting Ali to release a 30-minute video blasting the undisputed middleweight star for “lies, harassment, and a false narrative.” Shields has repeatedly needled the retired Hall of Famer.

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Roy Jones Jr Answers Whether Terence Crawford Would Have Beaten Him

Roy Jones Jr has answered how a potential fight between him and Terence Crawford would have gone. Crawford became the only male fighter in history to win the undisputed title in three different weight classes when he defeated Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 22

Top Rank Fights To Air On New Channel Following ESPN Departure

Top Rank Boxing's post-ESPN era will officially begin with Mikaela Mayer and Mary Spencer. Mayer, 35, and Spencer, 40, headline a five-fight card on Oct.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 22

Three potential options for Gervonta Davis after Jake Paul

On November 14, Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) will headline a Most Valuable Promotions fight card at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, live on Netflix for all subscribers.

Fabio Wardley News / ESPN / October 22

Why Joseph Parker-Fabio Wardley is the ultimate risk vs. reward fight

Joseph Parker has wanted a title fight for a while, but on Saturday Fabio Wardley will look to overtake him. It's a high-risk, high-reward fight, with Oleksandr Usky potentially awaiting the winner.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 22

Wardley wants 'biggest carrot' Usyk after Parker

Heavyweight Fabio Wardley has said he will be ready to throw his hat in the ring to fight "the biggest carrot" in the division -- Oleksandr Usyk -- should he get past Joseph Parker on Saturday.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 22

Emerging foe reminds Anthony Joshua of 'promise'

Anthony Joshua reminded of his 'promise' by an emerging heavyweight contender.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

Froch Would Come Back For Calzaghe

Carl Froch once again declared that only one man could lure him out of retirement: Joe Calzaghe. Froch, 48, has been out of the ring since his knockout victory over George Groves in May 2014.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Jake Paul channels Rocky Balboa and Roy Jones Jr in bizarre training for Gervonta Davis fight

Jake Paul took one comment from Gervonta Davis about his training camp to heart – and ended up working out like Rocky Balboa. The infamous YouTuber-turned-boxing star will take on lightweight champion and top pound-for-pound fighter Davis next month.

Terence Crawford News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Meek Mill Shares Crawford-Ennis Prediction

All eyes are on Terence Crawford following his historic win over Canelo Álvarez. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis scores a statement KO in his 154 lbs debut. Meek Mill, a proud Philly native, weighs in ringside at Danny Garcia’s farewell fight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 21

Jake Paul Raises The Stakes In Gervonta Davis Fight With Knockout Clause

Jake Paul takes on Gervonta Davis in a Netflix exhibition on November 14. It's a 10-round clash between two opponents whose size disparity has taken fans aback.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 21

Paulie Malignaggi On His Future In BKB: ‘Too Soon To Decide Right Away’

Paul Malignaggi has been doing this a long time, so much so that when I asked him how many stitches he took from a Saturday rumble in Leeds, England, he admitted he didn’t know for sure.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 21

Former Heavyweight Champ Shannon Briggs Makes Surprising Crawford vs Canelo Rematch Prediction

There's still a lot that needs to be decided when it comes to whether Terence Crawford will ever face Canelo Alvarez again after these two fought last month (which Crawford won via unanimous decision, thus taking Canelo's undisputed super middleweight belts).

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 21

Joseph Parker scored controversial win over Tyson Fury’s cousin as team ripped ‘corrupt’ fight

Joseph Parker earned his monstrous title showdown with Anthony Joshua in rather controversial circumstances, however. Returning to the ring this weekend, New Zealand favorite, Joseph Parker will look to finally book an overdue title showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.

Lawrence Okolie News / ESPN / October 21

Heavyweight Okolie to fight in Nigeria on December 19

Heavyweight Lawrence Okolie will headline a boxing card in Lagos, Nigeria on Dec. 19, which will also feature British heavyweight contender David Adeleye.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 21

Oleksandr Usyk Targets First-Half 2026 Return; Parker–Wardley Winner Heads WBO Mandatory Queue

Reigning undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a comeback in the first half of 2026, with the winner of Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley positioned as the frontrunner for his next defense, adviser Serhii Lapin told The Ring.

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Boxing News / HITC / October 21

Tyson Fury faces setback to comeback plans as Oleksandr Usyk news emerges

Tyson Fury’s hopes of a comeback against Oleksandr Usyk have taken another hit after fresh comments from the undisputed champion’s camp. Fury, who announced his retirement for the fifth time earlier this year, has since hinted at another return.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 21

Oscar De La Hoya Predicts Turki Alalshikh's 'Demand' For Next Canelo Alvarez Fight

In the weeks after Canelo Alvarez's defeat to Terence Crawford on September 13, it came out that Canelo needed surgery on his elbow, which would delay his initial return timeline of early 2026 to some point later on in the year.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 21

‘Don’t duck a fight with me’ – Lamont Roach Jr fires shots at Gervonta Davis

On November 14, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) will headline a Most Valuable Promotions fight card live on Netflix.

Paulie Malignaggi News / KO on SI / October 21

Paulie Malignaggi Shows Off Gruesome Injuries After Thrilling Bare-Knuckle Victory

Paulie Malignaggi proved that he still has it with a split decision win over Tyler Goodjohn at BKB 47. With his 45th birthday approaching in November, Malignaggi ended a six-year layoff from the ring on Saturday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 21

Lopez Eyes Pacquiao As A Shakur Alternative

Teofimo Lopez is pursuing a December showdown with Manny Pacquiao, given the uncertainty surrounding a bout against Shakur Stevenson. Lopez, who is the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, is looking for the biggest fights after retaining his belt with a win over Arnold Barboza Jr.

Boxing News / NY Fights / October 20

Espinoza vs Khegai Scheduled November 15 in Mexico

Top Rank Boxing’s action star, Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza of Mexico, will defend his WBO featherweight world title against Arnold Khegai on Saturday, November 15, at Arena Potosí in San Luis Potosí.

Boxing News / NY Fights / October 20

Thrilla In Manila 50 Celebrates Iconic Ali vs Frazier Boxing Event

In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights of all time, Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) will stage a monumental double-header in the Philippines, Countdown to Thrilla in Manila on Sunday, October 26, at San Andres Coliseum, followed by the landmark Thrilla in Manila 50 event on Wednesday, October 29, at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Danny Garcia News / Fights Around The World / October 20

Danny Garcia Delivers A Big KO In Brooklyn But Was That Truly His Last Fight?

Former two division world champion Danny Garcia scored a vicious one punch knockout over Daniel Gonzalez at the Barclays in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 20

Abdullah Mason Eyes History: 21-Year-Old Targets WBO Lightweight Title vs. Sam Noakes

When 2025 dawned, Abdullah Mason was “boxing’s top prospect.” By year’s end, the 21-year-old believes he’ll be something else entirely: the sport’s youngest world champion.