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Eddie Hearn reacts to Dalton Smith’s win and reveals what Matias said after the fight

On January 10, at the Barclays Center in New York City, Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith headlined a Fresh Productions card with Matias’ WBC super lightweight title up for grabs.

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Oleksandr Usyk challenged by champion he once presented a belt to after brutal KO

A new contender has put his name forward to face Oleksandr Usyk next. Usyk’s manager recently gave an update on a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, which is reportedly being looked at for April or May.

Jake Paul News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Jake Paul gives an inside look at his $40,000,000 'ranch'

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul has done well for himself. His remarkable journey from Disney kid to one of the highest paid boxers changed the landscape

Boxing News / The Body Lock / January 11

Inoue vs Nakatani Set for May 2 in Tokyo Despite Fan Preference for Rodriguez

Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani is targeted for May 2 in Tokyo, billed as potentially the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history A Ring magazine poll showed

Subriel Matias News / BoxingNews.com / January 11

Smith Stops Matias To Become New WBC Champ

Dalton Smith stopped Subriel Matias in the fifth round to become the new WBC Junior Welterweight Champion. Matias was making the first defense of his belt.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Oleksandr Usyk called out by undefeated champion he wrapped belt around after ruthless KO win

A new challenger has staked his claim to be Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent. Usyk’s manager recently provided an update on his potential clash with Deontay Wilder that is supposedly being targeted for April or May.

Agit Kabayel News / NY Fights / January 10

Fans Cheer As Agit Kabayel Crushes Knyba

The enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, sounded like they were watching a World Cup final, not a heavyweight fight.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Oscar De La Hoya Demands 60–40 Split for Ortiz–Ennis Fight, Takes Aim at Eddie Hearn

A long-anticipated showdown between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis appears no closer to reality and for now, it’s the promoters trading punches instead of the fighters.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Eddie Hearn Starting to Get impatient on Ennis–Ortiz Talks

What once looked like the most inevitable fight in American boxing is now drifting toward uncertainty. Two months after Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Jake Paul News / Athlon Sports / January 10

KSI Issues Disappointing Update on Potential Jake Paul Fight

For years, the idea of KSI vs. Jake Paul has lived in that strange corner of internet boxing where it feels both inevitable and permanently unfinished.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Tyson Fury’s undefeated brother booed after controversial KO as his family celebrate at ringside

A routine victory for one of the Furys ended in a stoppage that didn’t go down well with the fans in attendance. Tyson Fury has admitted that he could pay the costs of making a return to the ring at 37 years old after announcing his retirement last year.

Manny Pacquiao News / KO on SI / January 10

Manny Pacquiao's Son Set For Second Professional Fight On Father's Promotion

Manny Pacquiao Jr., son of boxing legend and multi-weight champion, made his professional debut in November 2025, with the bout ending in a majority draw.

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Eddie Hearn News / Fights Around The World / January 10

Eddie Hearn Hopes Vergil Ortiz ‘Wants A Challenge’

Jaron Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) vs Vergil Ortiz (24-0, 22 KOs) is one fight that has long been on the books but hasn’t seen the light of day. Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn, who is not looking to make Ennis wait around, is certainly hopeful that Ortiz will step up and sign the deal.

Agit Kabayel News / KO on SI / January 10

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba Preview: Start Time, Undercard, & Live Stream

Interim WBC World Heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) returns to action in the hopes of improving his unbeaten record. Fighting out of Bochum, Germany, the 33-year-old will return to his home country to compete for the first time since 2023.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 10

Oscar De La Hoya takes shots at Eddie Hearn regarding Boots vs Ortiz; confirms Barrios vs Garcia

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis has been rumored for some time, but Ortiz’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, has released a social media video discussing Ortiz’s options away from Ennis, while confirming that Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia is close to being announced.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 10

‘I’d love to be his therapist’ – George Groves on Jake Paul’s future

Jake Paul’s journey in boxing has received much criticism due to the opposition he chooses. However, on December 19, 2025, Paul faced former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Rolando Romero News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Rolando Romero Given An Ultimatum

The WBA has pulled the plug on Rolando Romero’s plans for a lucrative fight against Manny Pacquiao, ordering the champion to defend his welterweight title against Shakhram Giyasov instead.

Callum Walsh News / ESPN / January 9

Walsh to face Ocampo in Zuffa Boxing's 1st bout

The Zuffa Boxing era will kick off on January 23 in Las Vegas when undefeated Irish junior middleweight prospect Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) faces Carlos Ocampo (38-3, 26 KOs) in the main event at the UFC Apex.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – ex Stevenson opponent has his say

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card, with Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title up for grabs.

Manny Pacquiao News / NY Fights / January 9

Manny Pacquiao Promotions Brings Card to Turning Stone Feb. 28

Manny Pacquiao Promotions announced its second American fight card scheduled for Saturday, February 28, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Tyson Fury News / Bloody Elbow / January 9

Tyson Fury responds to fans calling him ‘fat’ after watching his latest training footage

Tyson Fury is ready to beat more of the world’s best boxers, “fat belly” in tow. The former unified heavyweight champion had yet another short-lived retirement before announcing his return to boxing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn – Eddie Hearn weighs in

2026 is here, and the fights will soon be coming thick and fast, with intriguing fights between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson, and the return of Moses Itauma against the tough American Jermaine Franklin.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 8

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview, Prediction And Betting Odds

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will host a WBC super lightweight title fight that streams live on PPV.com, Saturday, January 10. Subriel Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated contender Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round bout.

Anthony Joshua News / Field Level Media / January 8

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends who died in crash

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid tribute to the two "brothers" he lost in a tragic car accident last month in Nigeria. Joshua was briefly hospitalized after the Dec.

Keyshawn Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Keyshawn Davis Might Have Landed The Golden Ticket At 147

Devin Haney isn’t short on options at welterweight, but one rising name has quickly moved onto his radar: Keyshawn Davis. The reigning WBO welterweight champion made his interest clear this week after Davis publicly floated the idea of jumping straight to 147 pounds following his next fight.