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Jean-Claude Van Damme issues stunning challenge to Jake Paul

In one of the most unexpected callouts, action movie legend Jean-Claude Van Damme has thrown down the gauntlet to Jake Paul, proposing a hybrid rules fight that would pit his decades of martial arts experience against Paul’s boxing career.

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Joshua to return to training, may fight in summer

Anthony Joshua is expected to return to camp in the coming weeks and could fight this summer, promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed.

Leigh Wood News / ESPN / February 19

Wood, Warrington vow to end rematch with KO

Rivals Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington will come together Saturday for a second time over two years after their first fight.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 19

Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: Picks, predictions, more

Two fighters and two trainers share their analysis and predictions for the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia title fight.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 19

Ryan Garcia sends brutal warning to Shakur Stevenson

On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia will challenge Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title in the main event of The Ring: High Stakes fight card, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 19

Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips

The welterweight showdown between Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia is for the WBC welterweight title on Saturday night. Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KO’s) enters as the naturally bigger man.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

Deontay Wilder Blasts Tyson Fury as 'Lowest of Scums,' Claims He Revived His Career

The heavyweight rivalry between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury has always been heated, but Wilder’s latest comments have taken it to another level. Speaking in a recent interview, Wilder did not hold back, saying Fury is the “lowest of scums of the earth” and claiming that he played a key role in reviving Fury’s career.

Naoya Inoue News / BoxingNews.com / February 19

Naoya Inoue Wins Japan’s Boxer Of The Year

Naoya Inoue won Japan’s Boxer of the Year for the ninth time overall and his eighth consecutive year. The announcement came during the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) and the Tokyo Writers Club on February 17.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 18

Joe Frazier’s Iconic Ali Fight Robes Head to Auction

Two of the most iconic pieces from boxing’s greatest rivalry are officially on the market. The robes worn by Joe Frazier during his first and third fights

Moses Itauma News / Dice City Sports / February 18

Moses Itauma Details Bicep Tear That Delayed Jermaine Franklin Clash

LAS VEGAS — Rising heavyweight contender Moses Itauma has revealed the full extent of the bicep injury that postponed his January showdown with Jermaine Franklin Jr..

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 18

Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Frank Warren weighs in

Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois will headline a Queensberry Promotions fight card at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, live worldwide on DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 18

Most Valuable Promotions deliver career defining title card on April 5

Most Valuable Promotions have continued to make an impressive impact on boxing, hosting huge events, such as Jake Paul’s fights against Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 18

Five welterweight boxers to keep an eye on in 2026

The welterweight boxing landscape has changed significantly since Terence Crawford was its undisputed world champion. Since then, Jaron Ennis unified titles in the division and has moved up in weight.

Manny Pacquiao News / Field Level Media / February 18

Manny Pacquiao, 47, returning to ring in Las Vegas in April

Manny Pacquiao will return to the boxing ring on April 18 in Las Vegas for an exhibition bout against former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov.

Claressa Shields News / Big Fight Weekend / February 18

Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews Dezurn 2: Preview, betting odds and fight card

On February 22, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 headlines a Salita Promotions event in partnership with Wynn Records.

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Ryan Garcia News / ESPN / February 18

Ryan Garcia has the fame, but can he win a boxing world title?

Ryan Garcia is a supremely talented fighter at a career crossroads. Can he lock in and finally win a world championship?

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 18

Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: Keyshawn Davis makes his pick

On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia headlines The Ring: High Stakes fight card. They will clash for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 18

Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte: Preview & Betting Tips

The clash between Richardson Hitchins and Oscar Duarte is a fascinating contest which is set to take place this weekend for the IBF super-lightweight title.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 18

Itauma suffered 'bicep tear' pre-Franklin fight

Moses Itauma has opened up on the bicep injury which forced the postponement of his heavyweight clash with American Jermaine Franklin Jr. earlier this year.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 17

2026 Spring Boxing Schedule Heats Up

Fans making their plans to attend or watch key matchups in the 2026 spring boxing schedule have several cards now official, and key undercard fights added to the Fundora vs Thurman pay-per-view on March 28.

Dana White News / MyMMANews.com / February 17

Dana White can elevate boxing to UFC level, says boxing legend Amir Khan

British boxing legend Amir Khan sat down with Hard Rock Bet to discuss the current heavyweight landscape as Tyson Fury prepares to return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 17

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Set on Collision Course in Historic Throwback

Three months after his bout with Jake Paul, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring in a widely billed super fight. In a long-rumored clash that has hovered over the combat sports world for months, “Iron” Mike will face fellow American icon Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing News / HITC / February 17

Tommy Fury to keep Jake Paul waiting for rematch, says John Fury

Tommy Fury’s camp has made it clear Jake Paul will need to be patient if he wants a rematch with the British fighter. The original bout in Saudi Arabia was one of the year’s biggest events, with Fury outboxing Paul over eight rounds despite being knocked down late in the fight.

Boxing News / Trade Talk Sports / February 16

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Now Has a Date and Location

Mike Tyson (59) and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48) have reportedly agreed on a date and location for their long-teased exhibition fight—April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 16

Bruce Carrington Targets Naoya Inoue Superfight At The Mecca

There’s only one name on Bruce Carrington’s mind when he talks about topping the biggest moment of his young career. And that name is Naoya Inoue. Fresh off his spectacular ninth-round knockout of Carlos Castro on the “The Ring 6” undercard at Madison Square Garden on January 31, Carrington isn’t thinking small.