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Danny Garcia Says Farewell Saturday in Brooklyn

Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia makes his final ringwalk as a professional this Saturday, October 18, at the home of so many of his championship fights, Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai Set For November 15 In Mexico

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mex. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Mexican knockout sensation Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza will defend his WBO featherweight world title against Arnold Khegai on Saturday, Nov.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Bare-Knuckle Boxing CEO Reveals Talks With Reigning Champion & Top Pound-For-Pound Fighter

Oleksandr Usyk once again impressed the boxing masses in July when he produced a stunning knockout blow over Daniel Dubois. The win at Wembley Stadium saw Usyk once again become the undisputed champion of the division.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Laila Ali Unleashes on Claressa Shields in an Unfiltered Response

Laila Ali drops a new tell-all video addressing her long-running feud with Claressa Shields. The clip includes years of background, interviews, and never-before-seen context.

Zhang Zhilei News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Zhilei Zhang Wants To ‘See That Contract’

Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang (27-3-1, 22 KOs) was last seen in February when he faced Agit Kabayel for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title, albeit unsuccessfully.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Kubrat Pulev Rejects Moses Itauma Mandate, Chooses Surprise WBA Title Defense Opponent

Moses Itauma's first world title shot will have to wait. When the WBA ordered its regular heavyweight champion, Kubrat Pulev, to fight Itauma, its No. 1 contender, fans believed that the 20-year-old prodigy would finally get his shot.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Frank Warren Reveals Why Tyson Fury Might Not Wait Around for Anthony Joshua

Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has been largely absent from the boxing ring following his second loss against Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs). The Gypsy King had initially announced plans to retire.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Chris Eubank Jr Confesses to ‘Disappointment’ in His Victory Against Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr (35-3, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) are back for yet another showdown on November 15. While the first saw Eubank Jr emerge victorious, he isn’t pleased with how it turned out.

Ben Whittaker News / ESPN / October 17

Hearn hints at Whittaker fight in U.S. next year

Eddie Hearn has hinted that Ben Whittaker could make his United States debut early next year.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Nigel Benn Names World Champion As Conor Benn's Next Opponent After Chris Eubank Jr Rematch

Conor Benn will aim to get revenge on the only man to ever defeat him inside a professional boxing ring on November 15th. Meeting Chris Eubank Jr. for a second time in London, Benn will look to improve his 23-1 record against his rival.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Oleksandr Usyk addresses Moses Itauma and retirement rumours

The future of Oleksandr Usyk remains a hot topic in the boxing world. Will the undisputed heavyweight want to defend all his titles against the WBO mandatory?

Kevin Mitchell News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Like father, like son – Connor Mitchell joins Matchroom Boxing dreaming of a world title

Matchroom Boxing have enjoyed a busy week of new signings. The promotional powerhouse announced the high-profile addition of Ben Whittaker and has now announced the signing of Connor Mitchell, the son of British boxing cult hero Kevin Mitchell.

George Liddard News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Conway vs Liddard – British and Commonwealth title clash at York Hall

In the unrehearsed punk opera of boxing, beguiling and bewildering such as it is, lurching from the sublimity of Terence Crawford’s victory over Saul Alvarez to the absurdity of Tank Davis versus Jake Paul, there is much to be said for listening to an old standard or two to nurture the soul.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 17

Benavidez Vs. Yarde PPV Policy Backfires – ‘No Way’

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde on November 22nd has been overshadowed by a furious debate over the event’s high Pay-Per-View (PPV) price tag. The fight has been priced at $59.99 in the United States and £24.99 in the UK.

Golden State Warriors News / Scoop B / October 17

Canelo Álvarez: Why He Never Wrestled, His Surprising Golf Passion with Steph Curry, and the Business of the Green

Boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez recently offered a rare look into the personal interests that shape his life outside the ring—from his unexpected entry into boxing to his newfound passion for golf and the influential athletes he counts as friends and business partners.

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Boxing News / Scoop B / October 17

Knockout Predictions and the 'Tank' Test: M Reck Weighs in on Boxing’s Biggest Fights, Discussing Jake Paul’s Path Against Gervonta Davis and Potential Mega-Bouts with Canelo Alvarez, Errol Spence Jr., and Bernard Hopkins

M Reck is known as an insightful digital artist and media personality, but his knowledge and passion extend into the world of combat sports. In a chat

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis: Preview, Fight Card

Jake Paul will face Gervonta "Tank" Davis on November 14 in an exhibition bout. 'The Problem Child', 12-1-0 (7 KOs), has faced several interesting opponents in his career so far, with his last two outings being against 58-year-old Mike Tyson at heavyweight and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at cruiserweight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 16

Fans Call Out Turki Alalshikh For David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde PPV U-Turn

David Benavidez is set to face Anthony Yarde on November 22 and the fight marks the first defense of Benavidez's WBC light heavyweight title. The former interim champion was promoted to official champion after Dmitry Bivol vacated.

Manny Pacquiao News / Fights Around The World / October 16

Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Two Fight Cards To Commemorate The ‘Thrilla In Manila’

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights of all time, Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) proudly announces a monumental double-header: Countdown to Thrilla in Manila on Sunday, Oct.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 16

Laila Ali Exposes ‘Malicious’ Clarissa Shields Amid Fight Callout

When speaking with interviewers in July, women's boxing legend Laili Ali (who is the daughter of Muhammad Ali) said, "Unless somebody has $15, $20 million, don't even call me," about a potential fight against female pound-for-pound top boxer and Olympic gold medalist, Claressa Shields.