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Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman Fight Has A New Date

A long-delayed junior middleweight title fight between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman is back on the table, with both sides now targeting an early 2026 showdown.

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Andre Ward vs Joe Calzaghe – Carl Froch and Ward break down fantasy showdown

The career of Andre Ward is something to be celebrated. The former two-weight world champion retired undefeated, with a record of 32-0, 16 KOs. He beat all comers with relative ease, apart from his first fight with Sergey Kovalev. S.O.G.

Manny Pacquiao News / HITC / December 31

When Manny Pacquiao briefly returned to teach an MMA fighter a boxing lesson

In December 2022, Manny Pacquiao started his journey back to the ring. The Filipino legend announced his retirement from boxing in 2021 after falling short in his bid to reclaim the WBA (Super) welterweight title, losing a unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 31

British boxing awards 2025: Fighter of the year, best moment, best knockout

British boxing delivered some incredible moments in 2025, but who takes out the top awards including fighter of the year and fight of the year?

Oleksandr Usyk News / BoxingNews.com / December 31

Usyk’s Targeted Return Date Revealed

Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk’s manager, Egis Klimas, has confirmed a fight with Deontay Wilder is now “very likely.” The news comes after Usyk parted ways with Riyadh Season, with reports he is looking to work with an American promoter.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 31

Nigeria footballers send 'strength' to grieving Anthony Joshua

Super Eagles players Bright Osayi-Samuel and Wilfred Ndidi have sent their best wishes to Anthony Joshua after the Nigerian-British boxer was involved in a fatal car crash outside Lagos on Monday.

Canelo Alvarez News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Canelo Alvarez’s return to face undefeated ‘boogeyman’ for his former title receives key update

An update has been issued regarding the status of the vacant IBF super middleweight title. Canelo Alvarez was hoping to face Terence Crawford in a rematch before his latest opponent made the decision to retire from boxing.

Alexis Rocha News / Fights Around The World / December 30

GBP Announced Alexis Rocha vs Raul Curiel 2 Undercard For January 16 In Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (Dec. 30, 2025) — Adding even more fuel to the Run It Back: Rocha vs. Curie event that kicks off Golden Boy’s 2026 fight calendar, the card features a stacked undercard showcasing the promotion’s elite rising talent.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 30

Andre Ward praises Terence Crawford and revisits Canelo win

Terence Crawford has received plenty of praise since his retirement from professional boxing. Many are referring to the Omaha native as an all-time great.

Felix Trinidad News / Fights Around The World / December 30

Unification, Violence, and Greatness: Puerto Rico’s Felix Trinidad And His Legendary 2000 Campaign

The Fighter of the Year award is one of the most prestigious and coveted in all of boxing. This year in particular, it’s debatable as to who should get the honors between Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / December 30

Crash fatalities were members of Anthony Joshua's team

The two men who died in the car crash in Nigeria on Monday that injured former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua were his "close friends and team members.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Tyson Fury Reacts After Tragic Crash Involving Anthony Joshua

The boxing world continues to rally around one of its biggest names following a tragic crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people closely connected to a former heavyweight champion.

Manny Pacquiao News / HITC / December 30

Manny Pacquiao’s world title bout off after talks break down amid Floyd Mayweather rematch talk

Manny Pacquiao’s hopes of rewriting his own record have hit an early stumbling block. The Filipino icon became the oldest welterweight champion in history back in 2019 when he outpointed Keith Thurman to claim the WBA title at the age of 40.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 30

Anthony Joshua tragically lost two friends, his inner-circle was always source of strength

Years ago, Anthony Joshua rebuffed criticism of a photo of 23 members of his inner-circle inside his locker room by doubling down...

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Manny Pacquiao–Floyd Mayweather Jr. II Possibility Back On?

Talks for a proposed Manny Pacquiao–Rolly Romero bout have collapsed. Scrapping plans for a welterweight clash that had been targeted for the first quarter of 2026, sources told The Ring.

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Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Manny Pacquiao world title fight off as talks collapse amid Floyd Mayweather rematch rumors

Manny Pacquiao’s dream of breaking the record he set in 2019 has hit a snag. The Filipino boxing legend became the oldest welterweight champion of all time six years ago.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 30

Inside Tyson Fury’s View On Usyk, Kabayel, And The Future Of The Heavyweight Titles

Former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has slammed the notion that Oleksander Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) would defend his titles against American former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 42 KOs ) rather than face Agit Kabayel (26-0, 25 KOs).

Boxing News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / December 30

Jake Paul breaks silence after Anthony Joshua is injured in fatal car crash

Celebrating his recent victory over Jake Paul with a vacation in Nigeria, Anthony Joshua was involved in a severe car crash. Two of Joshua’s friends and team members lost their lives, while the 36-year-old escaped with several injuries.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Tyson Fury reacts to Anthony Joshua’s friends dying in car crash that hospitalized boxing star

Anthony Joshua has been flooded with well-wishes after being hospitalized in Nigeria. The former two-time heavyweight world champion was injured in a car crash on Monday.

Oleksandr Usyk News / BoxingNews.com / December 30

Usyk Aiming For A US Promoter – What’s Next?

Oleksandr Usyk has left Riyadh Season, with the aim of securing an American promoter on a multi-fight deal. After headlining three massive events under the Saudi banner—including back-to-back victories over Tyson Fury—the unified champion (24-0) is now shifting his focus to the U.S.

Manny Pacquiao News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Manny Pacquiao’s Quest To Become World Champion Takes Major Hit

At 46 years old, Manny Pacquiao staged one of boxing's most remarkable comebacks, stepping out of a four-year retirement and nearly defeating the younger WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 29

Jake Paul’s bold claim about the Anthony Joshua fight debunked by reveal of the official scorecards

Jake Paul did not get any love from the three judges ringside on December 19. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered his second professional loss in the ring just before Christmas, as predictions of a brutal night for the polarizing Paul came to fruition in Miami.

Terence Crawford News / Big Fight Weekend / December 29

Terence Crawford names his toughest opponent and it’s not Canelo

When Terence Crawford announced his retirement through a video released by The Ring Magazine, the boxing world paid tribute, with many calling him a pound-for-pound great.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / December 29

Anthony Joshua involved in fatal car crash in Nigeria

The former two-time unified world heavyweight champion had been in Nigeria since his Dec. 19 fight against Jake Paul in Miami.

Joshua stable after Nigeria car crash that killed two

Joshua's promoters say two team members killed in crash

Cause of Joshua crash revealed

Witness describes harrowing scene

Boxing News / HITC / December 29

Terence Crawford was once floored by an unbeaten opponent he rated above Canelo Alvarez

While Terence Crawford has never officially hit the canvas, there are a few who might argue otherwise. Coming off a historic year at age 38, ‘Bud’ is widely regarded as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.

Amanda Serrano News / BoxingNews.com / December 29

Amanda Serrano Vs. Reina Tellez Breakdown

Amanda Serrano will defend her WBA, WBO, and IBO featherweight titles against Reina Tellez on January 3, as we preview the upcoming fight. Serrano was meant to face Erika Cruz, but the latter’s VADA test returned an “atypical” result for clenbuterol.