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Roy Jones Jr names the best fighter in boxing after Terence Crawford’s retirement

Roy Jones Jr, in his prime, is regarded as one of the best boxers in history. In the current day, many have named Terence Crawford as their number one fighter.

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Naoya Inoue Vs. David Picasso Breakdown

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) defends his title against David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs) on December 27, as we preview the upcoming fight. Inoue arrives in Riyadh following a clinical performance in September, where he stopped his WBA mandatory challenger, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, via a unanimous decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 22

What’s Next For Jake Paul After The Joshua Loss

Jake Paul underwent surgery to repair a double fracture in his jaw following his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Joshua dropped Paul four times throughout the bout.

Lawrence Okolie News / BoxingNews.com / December 22

Lawrence Okolie Blitzes Past Ebenezer Tetteh

Lawrence Okolie forced a second-round retirement from Ebenezer Tetteh in their heavyweight clash, as he turned his attention to Moses Itauma. Okolie (23-1, 17 KOs) entered the ring at a career-high 271 lbs, looking vastly different from the lean cruiserweight champion who dominated the WBO ranks from 2021 to 2023.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 21

Busy weekend for the books: Inside the Paul-Joshua fight, NFL Week 16 and CFP race

In "one of the biggest mismatches in any sport," high-stakes bettors and sportsbooks were happy with results.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 21

Three fights you can’t miss on the January boxing schedule

The 2025 schedule has provided us with some memorable fights, including Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois and the historic clash between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 21

Lawrence Okolie Plans Mega Clash With Moses Itauma In Africa In 2026

Lawrence Okolie and Moses Itauma will face off in a WBA final eliminator if the two heavyweights win their next fights. “I am in a final eliminator against Moses Ituma after this one, and his fight,” said Okolie (22-1, 16 KOs) in an exclusive interview with KO on Sports Illustrated.

Lawrence Okolie News / KO on SI / December 21

Okolie vs Tetteh Preview & Prediction

Former world champion Lawrence Okolie heads to Nigeria, a country to which he has blood ties, but also one where he hopes to reignite his campaign for a heavyweight title shot.

Jake Paul News / Big Fight Weekend / December 21

Three potential next opponents for Jake Paul

On December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Jake Paul took the seemingly improbable step up to heavyweight to face Anthony Joshua. “The Problem Child” ultimately fell short, losing by knockout in the sixth round.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 21

Former two-time UFC champion: 'Anthony Joshua carried Jake Paul to the sixth round'

The Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua boxing match on Friday ended how most people expected with Joshua winning by knockout. Paul lasted until the sixth round employing a strategy of circling on the outside and clinching when Joshua got close. Questions were answered, though.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 21

What Is Next For Canelo’s Future?

Canelo Alvarez is at crossroads after Terence Crawford’s retirement has ended all hopes of a rematch. Canelo wanted a sequel after Crawford pulled off a historic upset in September 2025, outpointing Canelo to become a three-weight undisputed champion via a unanimous decision.

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Andrei Arlovski Gets Into Concourse Brawl With YouTuber Jack Doherty’s Entourage at Joshua–Paul Event

When keeping it real goes wrong, you might find yourself throwing hands with a former UFC heavyweight champion. A brief but chaotic brawl broke out Friday night during the Jake Paul vs.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 20

Jake Paul Undergoes Jaw Surgery After Anthony Joshua Knockout, Vows to Return for Cruiserweight Title Run

Jake Paul has provided a medical update following the brutal injuries he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) revealed Saturday that he underwent surgery to repair two fractures in his jaw, injuries caused by Joshua during their heavyweight clash Friday night in Miami.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / December 20