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Mike Tyson reveals if he’s giving up on fighting against Floyd Mayweather

Mike Tyson has shut down any talk of backing away from a blockbuster clash with Floyd Mayweather, making it clear the fight is very much alive. Speculation had grown that age, logistics, and promotion hurdles might derail the bout, but Tyson’s latest comments suggest the opposite.

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Ryan Garcia’s Latest VADA Issue

Ryan Garcia has enrolled in VADA and completed his initial WBC 14-day weight check ahead of his February 21 fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Nick Ball News / BoxingNews.com / February 14

BBBofC Clears Nick Ball’s Team Of Wrongdoing In Hand-Wrap Controversy

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has cleared Nick Ball’s team of any wrongdoing following a review of the hand-wrapping controversy that preceded his 12th round WBA featherweight title loss to Brandon Figueroa.

Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / February 14

Joshua Shares Heartfelt Tribute To Late Friends

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to two of his closest friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in a car accident in Nigeria late last year.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 13

Tyson Fury's comeback fight to take place at Tottenham's stadium

Tyson Fury's return to the boxing ring will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The former heavyweight champion's April 11 bout against Arslanbek Makhmudov was announced last month, but the venue wasn't revealed until this week. Fury, a 37-year-old Manchester, England, native, hasn't fought since losing back-to-back matches in 2024.

Mike Tyson News / ESPN / February 13

Tyson aims to lift U.S. boxing, starts amateur invit'l

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, driven by what he called the "dying" state of boxing in the U.S., has started an amateur invitational in Las Vegas in March.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 13

Isaac Cruz Camp Responds to Gervonta Davis Challenge

Gervonta "Tank" Davis currently finds himself at a crossroads in his boxing career as he attempts to mount a 2026 comeback following a turbulent year of legal and professional setbacks.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 13

Daniel Dubois makes promise as Fabio Wardley fight is confirmed

The speculation is over! Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois will meet on May 9 in Manchester, live worldwide on DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate. This heavyweight showdown will be for Wardley’s WBO heavyweight title.

Shakur Stevenson News / Big Fight Weekend / February 13

Former two-weight world champion makes bold Shakur Stevenson claim

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) is a name at the top of boxing at the moment, following his decisive win against Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) at Madison Square Garden in New York.

David Benavidez News / Dice City Sports / February 13

David Benavidez Wants To Unify At 175

David Benavidez insists his move to cruiserweight will be temporary not permanent. After stopping Anthony Yarde in November to defend his WBC light heavyweight title, David Benavidez announced he would jump to 200 pounds for his next outing.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 13

Efe Ajagba Vs. Charles Martin Preview

Efe Ajagba faces former IBF Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin on February 15, as we preview this fight. Ajagba enters the ring with a record of 20-1-1.

Terence Crawford News / BoxingNews.com / February 13

BWAA Names Terence Crawford 2025 Fighter Of The Year

Terence Crawford is the 2025 Fighter of the Year after being picked by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). This recognition marks a full-circle moment for Crawford, who first earned the title in 2014.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 13

Usyk Must Face Kabayel After Voluntary Defense

The WBC has issued an ultimatum to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to defend his titles against interim champion Agit Kabayel or face being stripped of the belt.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Lester Martinez Breaks Silence After Mbilli War, Sets Sights on WBC Gold in Explosive Return

The road back to the ring has been anything but quiet for Lester Martinez. Months after a bruising clash with Christian Mbilli that many hailed as one of the most thrilling contests of the year, the Guatemalan contender is ready to write a new chapter.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 12

Osleys Iglesias vs Pavel Silyagin Set for Unification Fight April 9

The “Boogeyman” is back! IBO Super Middleweight World Champion Osleys Iglesias will face undefeated contender Pavel Silyagin on April 9 with the vacant IBF World Super Middleweight title on the line.

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Shakur Stevenson News / ESPN / February 12

WBC admits stripping Stevenson over $120K fee

WBC president says boxer Shakur Stevenson was stripped of his lightweight title for refusing to pay a $120K sanctioning fee after his fight against Teofimo Lopez.

Mike Tyson News / NY Fights / February 12

The Tokyo Mirage: Why the Buster Douglas Upset Was Hiding In Plain Sight

On February 11, 1990, the boxing world didn’t just witness an upset; it witnessed an event that would be a ‘where were you when it happened’ moment. When James “Buster” Douglas sent Mike Tyson’s mouthpiece flying in the tenth round at the Tokyo Dome, the shockwaves felt like an act of God.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 12