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Coroner: Ex-champ Ricky Hatton died by suicide

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton died by suicide last month, according to coroner's court testimony on Thursday in England. Paul Speak, manager for the 46-year-old Hatton, said he found his client unresponsive on the morning of Sept.

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Boxing Fans Dispute Claressa Shields' Terence Crawford And Shakur Stevenson Claim

Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson are two of the best fighters in the world at the moment. 'Bud' Crawford is 42-0-0 with 31 KOs and is coming off the biggest win of his career against Canelo Alvarez.

Silva-Weidman added to Nov. 14 Paul-Davis card

UFC rivals Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, who fought twice inside the Octagon, will now square off in a heavyweight boxing match on the undercard of Jake Paul's Nov.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 16

Respected trainer defends Gennady Golovkin after Ryan Garcia comments

Gennady Golovkin, the former unified middleweight champion and feared puncher, will be eligible to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2026.

Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

The KO that proved Mike Tyson was a different beast

Boxing legend Mike Tyson was at his ruthless best on October 16, 1987. The 31-0 knockout artist had already established himself as the best heavyweight on the planet.

Tyson Fury News / ESPN / October 16

Why Tyson Fury should -- or shouldn't -- consider these opponents for his return

Tyson Fury said he wants to return to boxing next year, so which opponents should Fury consider and why?

George Liddard News / Big Fight Weekend / October 16

Kieron Conway vs. George Liddard press conference quotes and fight prediction

Kieron Conway (23-3-1, 7 KOs) and George Liddard (12-0, 7 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at York Hall in London, England.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman: Preview & Betting Tips

The York Hall undercard for Kieron Conway vs George Liddard features another good domestic bout between Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman for the vacant English middleweight title.

Ricky Hatton News / ESPN / October 16

Ricky Hatton died by suicide, inquest told

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court heard on Thursday.

Fabio Wardley News / KO on SI / October 16

Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley: Preview, Fight Card

Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley are set to engage in an enticing heavyweight showdown. Parker was recently Oleksandr Usyk's mandatory, but the undisputed heavyweight champion is nursing an injury, meaning Parker has to defend his position as the next in line to face the Ukrainian.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

Callum Simpson Vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Talks Take Place

An all-British battle at super middleweight could be close, as negotiations continue for a clash between unbeaten fighters Callum Simpson and Hamzah Sheeraz for the EBU Super Middleweight Title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

Is Derek Chisora Vs. Zhilei Zhang Next?

Zhilei Zhang wants to take on Derek Chisora, with the Chinese heavyweight’s team saying the ball is in the Brit’s court. Zhang’s team has confirmed that they are now waiting on Chisora’s camp to say whether they want to go ahead with a December 13 Manchester, England, fight.

Danny Garcia News / NY Fights / October 16

Danny Garcia Farewell – or Danny Gonzalez Arrival Saturday?

Former world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia is set for his highly anticipated return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, October 18, in what is being billed as his final fight at the venue that has hosted some of his most memorable victories.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 15

Hamzah Sheeraz Makes Career Decision Following Canelo Alvarez Surgery News

Hamzah Sheeraz has been eyeing for a Canelo Alvarez fight for a while now. Following his stoppage win against Edgar Berlanga, Sheeraz established himself as a top contender in the super middleweight division.

Danny Garcia News / Fights Around The World / October 15

Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

It’s fight week and potentially the swan song for former two-division world champion Danny Garcia as he bids “Farewell to Brooklyn” on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 15

Lamont Roach Gets Honest On Pursuing Legal Action Against Gervonta Davis Over Jake Paul Fight

After Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta "Tank" Davis fought to a draw on March 1, everybody thought that a rematch was going to be the obvious next course of action.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Deontay Wilder broke down in tears after scoring vicious KO in first fight after Tyson Fury trilogy

Deontay Wilder’s first win after coming back from his defeats to Tyson Fury was so brutal that he brought himself to tears. The former WBC heavyweight champion launched a planned comeback by brutally stopping Robert Helenius in the first round of their showdown.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 15

‘Fake News’ – Keith Thurman rips into Eddie Hearn over ‘Boots’ Ennis comments

On October 11 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, Jaron Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs, 1 NC) delivered an explosive performance, stopping Uisma Lima (14-2, 10 KOs) in the first round.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 15

Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson Trade Shots Online as Talks for Superfight Heat Up

Two of boxing’s brightest young stars Teofimo Lopez Jr. and Shakur Stevenson are edging closer to one of the sport’s most compelling matchups. While negotiations continue behind the scenes.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 15

WBA Orders Moses Itaumi Bout With 32-3 Heavyweight Champion

Oleksandr Usyk's next moves are still uncertain as the Ukrainian has not competed since his knockout win over Daniel Dubois in July. Despite being ordered to face Joseph Parker by the WBO, Usyk's injury meant that he did not have to vacate his world title.

Danny Garcia News / Big Fight Weekend / October 15

Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On Saturday, October 18, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez headlines a Swift Promotions fight card live on Millions PPV. Swift (37-4, 21 KOs) has enjoyed an illustrious career and was last seen in action last year, losing to Erislandy Lara at middleweight by ninth-round stoppage.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / October 15