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How Anthony Joshua’s key advice once helped Jake Paul’s arch-rival to beat his brother

Anthony Joshua has already aided in the defeat of one Paul. ‘AJ’ is less than a month away from his return to the boxing ring, having not competed since a crushing loss at Wembley Stadium over 14 months ago.

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David Benavidez Gets First Knockout Win at 175

David Benavidez Jr. finally checked a critical item off his light heavyweight bucket list in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Benavidez Jr.

Devin Haney News / NY Fights / November 23

Dream Performance by Devin Haney Wins Third Division Title

Dare to doubt Devin Haney again at your own risk.. Making a bold move up to the welterweight division, Haney delivered a master class against the man considered the most dangerous puncher in the division to become a three-division champion.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Haney becomes 3-division champ in dominant win

Devin Haney rolled to an emphatic win over Brian Norman Jr. to capture the WBO welterweight crown Saturday, giving him a title in his third division.

Brian Norman Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr. Results and Highlights

Devin Haney and Brian Norman Jr. showcase contrasting styles and tactical adjustments Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez deliver fast exchanges

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Mason tops Noakes in brutal lightweight title fight

Abdullah Mason became boxing's current youngest men's world champion when he unanimously outpointed Sam Noakes to win the vacant WBO world lightweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Mike Tyson set a record that no one has come close to when he steamrolled Muhammad Ali’s last foe

On this day in 1986, Mike Tyson won his first heavyweight title in just two rounds. Tyson claimed that he was scared “to death” ahead of his boxing debut back in March of 1985 at the Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Ex-heavyweight champ who faced Anthony Joshua’s fierce rival thinks one key will give Jake Paul a chance

A former champion believes that Anthony Joshua has a big decision to make ahead of December 19. Even without taking their skill levels into account, the first face off between Joshua and Jake Paul showed how much of a mismatch their upcoming bout is.

Jake Paul News / Fights Around The World / November 22

Eddie Hearn Warns Jake Paul of ‘Double Nyquil Time’

Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is preparing himself for a world of pain on December 19, or so says Eddie Hearn. As the ‘Problem Child’ gears up for a showdown against Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), the Matchroom boss remains optimistic that while the former might make a lot of money on fight night, the end might just not be what he anticipates.

Devin Haney News / Fights Around The World / November 22

Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Is A Fight That Roy Jones Jr Does Not Want To See

‘The Dream’ Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) is all set to make his welterweight debut with a showdown against WBO champion, Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua press conference highlights including cold warning

On November 21, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, the opening press conference for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua took place. The main event and undercard are set for December 19 and will stream live on Netflix to all subscribers.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Jake Paul quotes Muhammad Ali while revealing how he plans to beat ‘chinny’ Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul is less than a month away from the toughest outing of his polarizing career thus far. Having built up a boxing record comprised of showdowns with MMA veterans and past-their-prime boxers, ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a significant step up in competition on December 19.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 22

Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney Preview: Undercard, Betting Odds

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will play host to one of boxing's biggest cards of the year on Saturday night, as four world championship bouts will take place. David Benavidez will look to defend his WBC World Light Heavyweight title in the main event of the evening, after a stacked undercard.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — Preview, betting odds and fight card for November 24

On Monday, November 24, Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue will headline a Teiken Promotions card in association with Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Jake Paul 'ready to die' to upset Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul says he's willing to go where most fighters won't. At the first faceoff in Miami, the size gap was glaring with the 6-foot-6 Anthony Joshua towering over the 6-foot-1 Paul, but the message from the smaller man was louder.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Canelo Alvarez Reveals Plan for a Terence Crawford Rematch — Everything You Need to Know

Major rematch talks beginning to take shape Canelo discusses next-year plans in new televised clip Opponent exploring options in another division The first meeting between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford wasn’t just a fight — it was one of those rare nights where the shock didn’t wear off for weeks.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 21

Jake Paul Calls For Fight Against Tyson Fury After Anthony Joshua

The biggest heavyweight boxing fight that can take place right now is one between British boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. While both of these guys have lost to Oleksandr Usyk twice and neither is holding belts right now, Fury and Joshua have been circling each other for years but have never managed to agree to terms.

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.

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.