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What’s Next For Mikaela Mayer After Beating Mary Spencer?

Mikaela Mayer made history by becoming a three-weight world champion, beating junior middleweight Mary Spencer in a unanimous decision: 100-90 98-92 and 98-92.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 31

Devin Haney Weighs In On Terence Crawford Retirement Debate Following Canelo Alvarez Win

Devin Haney has addressed whether Terence Crawford should hang up the gloves following his win against Canelo Alvarez. Crawford did the unthinkable when he moved up two weight classes and handily beat Canelo via unanimous decision to become the undisputed super middleweight champion.

Gervonta Davis News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

Gervonta Davis sent world champion star into two-year hiatus after savage Knockout of the Year

Gervonta Davis has racked up jaw-dropping knockouts aplenty during his gold-laden boxing tenure; however, this one goes down as his admitted favorite of all time.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 31

Brian Norman Jr Is Certain That Devin Haney ‘Won’t Be A Problem At All’

Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) was last seen in June, when he retained his WBO welterweight title by dishing out a fifth-round KO against Jin Sasaki. And now, he is all set to put his title on the line, once again, this time against boxing superstar Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) in November.

Boxing News / HITC / October 31

Huge price cuts hit Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis as fans shun bizarre boxing matchup

Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis are less than a month out from their exhibition bout, but the matchup in Florida is not drawing the crowd they might have hoped for.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 31

Mikaela Mayer Dominates Mary Spencer to Become Unified Champion at 154 Pounds

MONTREAL — Mikaela Mayer is back on top and now, she’s a unified champion in a third weight division. The former two-division world champion produced a masterful performance Thursday night, defeating WBA champion Mary Spencer by unanimous decision to claim both the vacant WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 31

Paul-Davis? Norman-Haney? Ranking November's biggest fights

Nick Parkinson ranks the most notable boxing fights of the month and shares his thoughts on why you should watch.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 31

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Where do Taylor and Serrano land after all-women card?

Lots of movement after a boxing card with 17 titles on the line. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 31

Mayer Beats Spencer To Become A Three-Weight Champ

Mikaela Mayer beat Mary Spencer via a unanimous decision, 100-90 98-92 98-92, to become the WBA, WBO and WBC Junior Middleweight Champ, thus making her a three-weight champion.

Gervonta Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Details emerge on new Gervonta Davis domestic violence charges alleged by different woman

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is at the center of yet another legal battle. The 30-year-old boxer has been named as the defendant in a civil lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County centered on some harrowing domestic violence allegations.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 30

Richardson Hitchins Eyes Two-Division Glory: 'I’m Willing to Go Up to 147'

NEW YORK — IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins has already proven himself among the elite at 140 pounds now, he’s setting his sights on bigger challenges both figuratively and literally.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / October 30

Terence Crawford Reveals Who He Has ‘Eyes On’ For Next Fight

Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford is still relishing in his upset victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, and rightfully so. Not only did Crawford cement his place as one of the greatest boxers of all time by beating Canelo, but he made a staggering sum that will ensure he's set for life after retiring.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 30

Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker press conference quotes and fight prediction

Joshua Buatsi (19-1, 13 KOs) and Zach Parker (26-1, 18 KOs) will soon face each other in a 10-round light heavyweight clash. Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 30

High Stakes Fights Fill In Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr PPV on December 6

When Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. was announced for December 6 on pay-per-view (PPV), there were concerns that the card would be a tough sell. Those

Canelo Alvarez News / HITC / October 30

Canelo Alvarez shares update on his return to the ring and addresses retirement talk

Former world champion Canelo Alvarez has opened up about his boxing future, saying he feels more motivated than ever to return to the ring. It’s been over a month since Canelo’s last appearance, where he lost a wide unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in their highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title clash.

Badou Jack News / NY Fights / October 29

Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian Set Rematch on Dec. 13 in LA

Championship boxing returns to Los Angeles once more in 2025 as Championing Mental Health presents CMH 2: Rematch Season on Saturday, December 13 at Ace * Mission Studios in Los Angeles, presented by Bash Boxing and 555 Media.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 29

Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson – Preview, betting odds and fight card for November 1

On Saturday, November 1, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. Pero (12-0, 8 KOs) enjoyed a successful amateur career, winning two Pan American Games gold medals and competing at the 2016 Olympics.

Tim Tszyu News / Fights Around The World / October 29

Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa Set For January 16 In Australia

Two weeks removed from a car accident where he suffered minor injuries, Nikita Tszyu will be returning to the ring at the top of the year. Tszyu (11-0, 9 KOs) will take on veteran Michael Zerafa (34-5, 22 KOs) on January 16 at a location to be announced soon and streaming live on PPV (Kayo Sports in Australia).

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Report: Netflix looking into Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch

Netflix is considering putting on a nearly 10-year anniversary rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported on Monday that Netflix has been looking into the possibility of having Mayweather and Pacquiao meet in a fight next year.