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Oleksandr Usyk to make heavyweight world title defence against kickboxing star

If you thought the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch announcement was going to be the weirdest thing you heard this week, think again: Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) is now scheduled to take on Rico Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO).

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Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Roy Jones Jr breaks it down

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live worldwide on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. They will meet for Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 27

Why Does Terence Crawford Think That Ryan Garcia Can’t Beat Shakur Stevenson?

Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) might have won the WBC welterweight title after his recent showdown against Mario Barrios (29-3-2, 18 KOs). However, this might not guarantee him a smooth ride against Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs), or so says Terence Crawford.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. News / ESPN / February 27

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Biography, record, fights and more

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American boxer who made his professional debut in 1996. He has 50 career wins with 27 knockouts.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / February 27

Terence Crawford doubles down on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson rigged allegations

Terence Crawford has again stood firm on his belief that the Netflix blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged. When Tyson's return from retirement was announced, older fans rejoiced.

Emanuel Navarrete News / Big Fight Weekend / February 27

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Núñez quotes and fight prediction

Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs, 1 NC) and Eduardo Núñez (29-1, 27 KOs) will soon put their respective world titles at stake against each other. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ.

Boxing News / HITC / February 27

How Jake Paul helped end the wait for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 after a decade

Jake Paul’s viewership numbers on Netflix ended up helping clear the path for two of boxing’s biggest names. In 2024, the streaming giant took its first steps into combat sports, putting on a handful of high-profile boxing events and signalling its growing interest in the space.

Dmitry Bivol News / BoxingNews.com / February 27

Bivol Sharpens Skills During Latest Training Session

Dmitry Bivol continues to work his way back from back surgery, as the unified light heavyweight champion pushes the paces in training. Bivol underwent surgery after his win over Artur Beterbiev last year to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.

Manny Pacquiao News / Fights Around The World / February 26

MPP CEO Jas Mathur: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 Details & Manny Pacquiao Exhibition

One of the biggest events of 2026 will happen on September 19, live from The Sphere in Las Vegas, NV, streaming on Netflix. The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will headline the event, and Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) CEO Jas Mathur shares details about the fight card and a Pacquiao exhibition before September’s event.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 26

Why Jake Paul was key to ending decade-long wait for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2

Jake Paul’s Netflix viewership showed the way for two of boxing’s top stars. The streaming giant is beginning to make waves in combat sports, having staged a few big boxing matches since entering that realm in 2024.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 26

Conor Benn’s Zuffa Boxing bout with Regis Prograis explains why he signed to the promotion

Conor Benn signing to Zuffa Boxing was more about style than substance, as his fight announcement shows. Last week, Benn and Zuffa Boxing shook up the sport by announcing that his next fight would take place in the new promotion.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 26

Oscar Duarte Discusses Hitchins Payday, Talks with Golden Boy, And Targets Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz

Junior welterweight contender Oscar Duarte is days removed from seeing his chance at the IBF world title slip through his fingers. But the 30-year-old from Chihuahua, MX, isn’t letting that derail his journey, especially when his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, makes it clear they have his back.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 26

FALKENTALK: Benn vs. Prograis – Absolute Cinema, Not Boxing

While Sean O’Malley seethes and Frank Warren files a $1 billion lawsuit, the boxing world is busy blaming Conor Benn for a $15 million payday for Benn vs Prograis, which he didn’t ask Zuffa to pay.

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Katie Taylor News / KO on SI / February 26

Katie Taylor Reveals Where and When She Wants to Have Her Final Fight

Katie Taylor says she will hang up her gloves after one final fight in Dublin. The native of Bray, Ireland, hopes to have her last boxing match at Dublin's Croke Park stadium, which has a capacity of 82,000.

Teofimo Lopez News / Big Fight Weekend / February 26

‘We’ll add some other people’: Teofimo Lopez gives update on his father and coaching team

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Shakur Stevenson moved up to super lightweight and defeated Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision to become the new Lineal and WBO champion.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 26

Conor Benn's Next Opponent and Weight Class Confirmed for Tyson Fury Co-Main Event

Conor Benn made headlines last week when it was announced that he was signing an eight-figure deal with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. Departing Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing on a one-fight deal, Benn's next bout has been confirmed as the co-main event of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Boxing News / HITC / February 26

Terence Crawford explains why he believes Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was ‘scripted’

Terence Crawford has suggested that what he saw between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson did not look like a real fight to him. ‘Bud’ was one of the many high-profile names tuning in as Netflix made its debut in the world of boxing in late 2024, hosting its first-ever combat sports event.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 26

Conor Benn return to 147 pounds confirmed: Opponent named

Conor Benn’s next fight has been a constant talking point since his much-publicised move to Zuffa Boxing. After his win in the rematch against Chris Eubank

Boxing News / ESPN / February 26

Benn to fight Prograis on Fury undercard in London

Conor Benn will fight American Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's return in London on April 11.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 26

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A unanimous choice for No. 1

Claressa Shields' continued dominance keeps her firmly atop the list. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 26

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2: Keith Thurman gives his honest reaction

On September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 is set to headline an event by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in partnership with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.

Katie Taylor News / BoxingNews.com / February 26

Who Will Katie Taylor Box In Her Final Fight?

Two-weight undisputed champion Katie Taylor has announced her intention to hang up the gloves in 2026, targeting a homecoming in Dublin this summer for her last professional fight. While the specific opponent and location are still being finalized, the mission remains clear: a finale on Irish soil.

Shakur Stevenson News / Dice City Sports / February 23

Shakur Stevenson Open to Ryan Garcia Superfight, Calls for VADA Testing

LAS VEGAS — Shakur Stevenson was watching closely Saturday night and he liked what he saw. After Ryan Garcia captured the WBC welterweight title with a dominant win over Mario Barrios, Stevenson made it clear he’s open to facing the newly crowned 147-pound champion later in 2026.

David Benavidez News / NY Fights / February 22

Benavidez vs Zurdo Headlines Cinco De Mayo Event

For several decades in the boxing world, Cinco De Mayo fight cards in Las Vegas are highly anticipated cards with the biggest stars, drawing huge audiences.