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Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) enjoyed a storied amateur career, winning a plethora of medals, including gold in the heavyweight division at the 2012 Olympics

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Anthony Joshua Surprisingly Confirmed To Fight On One Of Three Dates In 2025

Anthony Joshua has not laced up the gloves for a professional fight in 2025 as of the start of November. The former world champion last competed in September 2024 against Daniel Dubois and has since been removed from the heavyweight rankings.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / November 2

Gervonta Davis Legal Troubles Forces Jake Paul to Approach Four Superstars as Replacement

The much-hyped exhibition bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, scheduled for November 14 in Miami, is currently in jeopardy. Davis is currently facing a serious civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County filed by his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel.

Joshua Buatsi News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

What’s Next For Joshua Buatsi After Beating Zach Parker?

Joshua Buatsi secured a contentious majority decision win over Zach Parker, as we look at his next steps. The win was the perfect response after he had suffered his first loss, which came against Callum Smith in the fight before.

Raymond Muratalla News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

Raymond Muratalla Vs. Andy Cruz – How Does It Play Out?

IBF Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) will reportedly face Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) on January 24th from Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. The news follows after Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing beat Top Rank to stage the fight with a purse bid of $888,888.

Ryan Garcia News / KO on SI / November 1

Ryan Garcia Reportedly Nearing Deal For World Title Fight In Early 2026

It looks like Oscar De La Hoya was not lying when he said that Ryan Garcia's next fight would be announced by him. The Ring Magazine's Mike Coppinger has reported that Garcia is nearing a deal to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / NY Fights / November 2

Jake vs Tank Card On The Ropes Due To Davis Lawsuit

The planned Jake vs Tank exhibition fight between social media star and aspiring boxer Jake Paul and WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis appears to be on the ropes and in danger of cancellation two weeks ahead of its scheduled date on November 14 in Miami.

Joshua Buatsi News / NY Fights / November 1

Joshua Buatsi Wins, But Doesn’t Impress on Saturday

British light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi and Queensberry stablemate Zach Parker of Derbyshire stood on the brink of world title contention with a victory Saturday in Manchester.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 2

Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson results

On Saturday, November 1, live from Caribe Royale in Orlando, Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. The main event will be in the heavyweight division, with Pero looking to continue his ascent toward a world title, while Thompson, in his first fight at the weight, will be aiming to cause a huge shock.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 1

Eddie Hearn Believes That Devin Haney Is ‘Poisoned by Money’

Devin Haney (32-0, 16 KOs) is preparing to face Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) in Riyadh on November 22. While boxing aficionados are hoping to see ‘The Dream’ perform with the same fire that he showed early in his career, promoter Eddie Hearn is not convinced.

Joshua Buatsi News / Big Fight Weekend / November 2

Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker results

Welcome to the live results update for Joshua Buatsi (19-1, 13 KOs) vs. Zach Parker (26-1, 18 KOs)! Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / November 1

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 slammed by ex-champ after dull first fight ‘left a sour taste’

A high-profile boxing rematch has split opinion. Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao back in 2015, when the pair collided in a fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that was dubbed the ‘Battle for Greatness’.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 1

Boxing Saturday (11/1/25): Cards, Start Times & How To Watch Every Fight

Every fight in boxing tonight, including the fight cards, start times, and how to watch. Masaya Tamayama vs Kamikaze Ran (10 rounds, junior middleweight)

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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 / 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 / Big Fight Weekend / October 31

Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer live results update

Welcome to the results update for Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer! Their bout headlines a card promoted by Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM) and Top Rank at the Casino de Montréal in Québec, Canada.

Richardson Hitchins 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.

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.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout

A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

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.