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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua comical size difference revealed as AJ vows to ‘break his face’

Jake Paul looked considerably smaller than Anthony Joshua as the pair squared off in Miami for the first time today. The two-time unified heavyweight champion shocked the boxing world on Monday when he announced that he would face social media star Paul on December 19.

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Joshua to train out of Usyk's camp for Paul fight

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he won't train under Ben Davison ahead of his upcoming fight against Jake Paul in December but will instead prepare with members of Oleksandr Usyk's team.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / November 21

Crawford vs Canelo 2: Mexican Star Confirms Rematch Plans for 2026

Canelo Alvarez lost to Terence Crawford by unanimous decision in September 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Crawford became undisputed super middleweight

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 21

Eddie Hearn Anticipates Anthony Joshua ‘Evaporating’ Jake Paul

Eddie Hearn really wants to see Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) face Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs), and there are no two words about it. With the duo set to face each other at the Keseya Center in December, the Matchroom boss is anticipating a fight that might potentially see boiling tempers and evaporating careers.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 21

David Benavidez delivers warning ahead of Anthony Yarde showdown

On Saturday, November 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde headlines a stacked Ring IV card. The main event will be for Benavidez’s WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 21

David Benavidez Wouldn’t Rule Out The Dmitry Bivol Fight

David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is all set to test his mettle against Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) on November 22. However, this does not mean he has forgotten his quest for a showdown with Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs).

Jesse Rodriguez News / Fights Around The World / November 21

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds

2025 likely won’t be remembered as one of the most memorable years boxing has seen over the last decade, with the highs of Terence Crawford‘s victory over Canelo Alvarez on Netflix and the lows of the sport becoming even more fragmented, with high-priced PPVs emerging every other weekend.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Anderson Silva to fight Tyron Woodley on Jake Paul card

MMA icons Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley are entering the boxing ring on the main card of next month's Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced Friday.

Silva-Woodley added to Dec. 19 Paul-Joshua card

Former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley will square off in a six-round cruiserweight boxing match on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua card set for Dec.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

A dangerous card stacked with high‑risk matchups Event features a volatile clash in contrasting styles Global DAZN PPV stream with region‑based start times This card stands out as one of the most dangerous events on the schedule, with Devin Haney and Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 21

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford 2 receives positive update after Mexican star reveals his 2026 plan

The biggest boxing match of 2025 could receive a second installment next year. In September, Canelo Alvarez was convincingly beaten by Terence Crawford over 12 rounds at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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Boxing News / ESPN / November 21

Golovkin to head up new Olympic boxing body

Former boxing champion Gennadiy Golovkin, who fought in some of the sport's most lucrative bouts, is set to take over as president of the new body aiming to run the Olympic tournaments at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 21

Devin Haney speaks honestly about Brian Norman Jr ahead of November 22

On Saturday, November 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney will take place for Norman’s WBO welterweight world title. The entire card will be shown live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 21

Micky Ward Reacts To Arturo Gatti Jr.’s Death

Micky Ward has reacted to the death of Arturo Gatti’s son, Arturo Gatti Jr. Gatti Jr. was found dead from hanging in an apartment in Mexico where he was living with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, at 17 on October 6.

Subriel Matias News / BoxingNews.com / November 21

Subriel Matias Fails VADA Test For Ostarine

WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Subriel Matias has failed a VADA test for Ostarine, putting into doubt his mandatory defense against Dalton Smith. Matias is scheduled to face Smith on January 10 in Brooklyn in what will be his second defense.

Terence Crawford News / BoxingNews.com / November 21

Canelo Wants To Run Things Back With Crawford

Canelo Alvarez has declared his intention to pursue a rematch with Terence Crawford, with reports negotiations are currently in motion. The Mexican is focused on avenging the unanimous decision loss he suffered in September, which cost him his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title and marked only the third defeat of his career.

Ryan Garcia News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Ryan Garcia's Next Fight: Is Mario Barrios Good?

Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia has officially signed the contract to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21st. The announcement,

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 20

‘This is a real heavyweight fight’– Eddie Hearn discusses Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul will headline an MVP card at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This heavyweight clash will be streamed live on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 20

Ryan Garcia to fight welterweight champ Mario Barrios

Ryan Garcia has announced that he is signed to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb. 21. Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs), who held the WBC interim lightweight title in 2021, has never won a fight at welterweight.

Boxing News / HITC / November 20

Ryan Garcia aims to succeed where Manny Pacquiao fell short in upcoming WBC title clash

Ryan Garcia has announced his next fight. The former WBA interim lightweight champion hasn’t recorded an official win since knocking out Oscar Duarte back in 2023.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 17

Fabio Wardley new WBO heavyweight champ as Oleksandr Usyk vacates title

Fabio Wardley is the new WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate the belt rather than defend it against the unbeaten Brit. The WBO said Monday that Usyk (24-0) has formally relinquished the title, clearing the path for Wardley's elevation from interim to full champion.