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DAZN Sets Ring Walk Times for Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson

We are officially one day out from the first major boxing card of 2026, and the year is already off and running. Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson headline a loaded night in New York that wastes no time setting the tone.

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Teofimo, Shakur went from sparring as princes to fighting to be boxing kings

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. sparred at a Miami gym. On Saturday, they fight for much more.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 30

Jake Paul’s MVP signs viral Misfits Boxing star

Most Valuable Promotions is likely to get a boost in visibility after landing a new signing. Following his defeat to Anthony Joshua late last year, Jake Paul was handed an indefinite suspension as he recovered from some notable injuries.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou press conference quotes and fight prediction

Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) will soon put their respective world titles at stake against each other. Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Manny Pacquiao News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Pacquiao Vs. Haney Mentioned

Manny Pacquiao, now 47 years old, may have an unexpected path to becoming the oldest welterweight champion after his pursuit of Rolando Romero failed, as a new door may have opened via Devin Haney.

Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Nigeria Car Crash: 'God’s the Best Planner.'

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a devastating car crash in Nigeria late last year that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / NY Fights / January 29

Murtazaliev and Kelly Fired Up For Title Fight In Newcastle Saturday

It might be January in Newcastle, England, but the temperature was hot at the final news conference ahead of the IBF Super Welterweight title fight between champion Bakhram Murtazaliev and challenger Josh Kelly from nearby Sunderland, England.

Manny Pacquiao News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Manny Pacquiao Announces Additional Matchups For Their February 28 Card on Prime Video

LAS VEGAS, NV — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) today announced additional fights for Saturday, February 28’s action-packed event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Christian Mbilli News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Christian Mbilli Wants Sheeraz, Munguia or Charlo To Become Champions To Make A Big Unification

Christian Mbilli was elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion two days ago and is looking to defend his title against a “big name” in the coming months.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 29

Zayas vs Baraou: Unification Under The Radar Saturday

The 2026 boxing schedule gets roaring for real this weekend with multiple major championship fights around the world. One of the best matchups is flying

Boxing News / ESPN / January 29

Joshua speaks for first time since Nigeria crash

Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since the December car crash in Nigeria that killed his two friends.

Tyson Fury News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Arslanbek Makhmudov Plans To Adapt For Tyson Fury’s Style

Russian heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov secured the biggest fight of his career, with it being confirmed yesterday that he will collide with former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury in the United Kingdom on April 11.

Gervonta Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Gervonta Davis Arrested in Miami on Kidnapping, Battery Charges

Former world champion Gervonta Davis was taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday, roughly two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with a domestic violence investigation, according to a report first published by TMZ.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / Big Fight Weekend / January 29

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly press conference quotes and fight prediction

Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) will soon put his IBF super welterweight world title at stake against Josh Kelly (17-1-1, 9 KOs). Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England.

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Teofimo Lopez News / KO on SI / January 29

Teofimo Lopez Isn’t Just Fighting to Retain His Title – He’s Outrunning a Generation of Pain

On Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, two of the world’s premier pound-for-pound talents will step into the ring to settle a smoldering rivalry as Teofimo Lopez Jr.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 29

MVP inks women's champs Brown, Jones, others

Boxing champions Tiara Brown and Oshae Jones are among the latest group of women's fighters to sign with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 29

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search

Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds

One of the most significant fights in quite some time on the island of Puerto Rico takes place Saturday night as WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) faces WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) live on the Top Rank FAST channels (Roku Channel, Tubi, or Vizio).

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 29

Keyshawn Davis Makes Prediction U-Turn for Lopez vs Stevenson Fight

Keyshawn Davis is switching up his tune about the highly-anticipated fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez. Although Davis and Stevenson are close friends, the former WBO lightweight champion originally toldRing Magazine that he's siding with Lopez in the upcoming bout.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 29

Bakhram Murtazaliev sends clear message to Jaron Ennis

On January 31, at the Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly headlines a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. Murtazaliev’s IBF super welterweight title will be on the line.

Tyson Fury News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 29

What to know about Tyson Fury’s comeback opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov, the man who fights bears

After almost two years of waiting, Tyson Fury is now set to come back inside the boxing ring. Arguably in the best shape of his career, Fury is now set to battle Arslanbek Makhmudov in the United Kingdom, in a fight that will be streamed live on Netflix.

Gervonta Davis News / KO on SI / January 29

Gervonta Davis Finally Arrested by Miami Police Two Weeks After Warrant Issued

Gervonta Davis is now officially in custody for the domestic violence incident that derailed his career in October 2025. Davis, 31, was arrested and taken into custody by the Miami Gardens Police on Wednesday, according to a report from TMZ Sports.

Boxing News / HITC / January 29

Barry Hearn says ‘naughty’ Jake Paul paid a $100 million price for Matchroom Boxing fiasco

Eddie Hearn’s father, Barry Hearn, has revealed how Jake Paul paid a heavy financial price after a public dispute with Matchroom Boxing spiralled into a costly legal battle.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 28

WBC Elevates Christian Mbilli to Full Super Middleweight Champion After Crawford Stripped

The World Boxing Council has officially crowned a new super middleweight champion. Christian Mbilli, previously the WBC interim titleholder, has been elevated to full champion following the sanctioning body’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of the belt he won against Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 28

Tyson Fury unretiring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's comeback fight will be against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The bout will take place in Fury's native United Kingdom, with the venue to be announced later.