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Tyson Fury Just Can’t Stay Away

Once again, Tyson Fury is back. One year after announcing his retirement from boxing, the heavyweight icon has picked up the gloves and set his sights on a return to competition in 2026, teasing fans with a training video posted to Instagram that confirms what many suspected: Fury isn’t done.

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Jake Paul faces indefinite boxing suspension after brutal knockout by Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul’s already bruised boxing career has taken another hit after his first-ever knockout loss. The YouTuber-turned-fighter had his jaw broken in two places during a sixth-round stoppage by Anthony Joshua last month.

Jake Paul News / ESPN / January 5

Men boxers to watch in 2026: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, others

Andreas Hale shares his thoughts on five fighters you should keep an eye on in the new year.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 5

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Ben Whittaker makes his pick

On January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These two elite boxers will meet for Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Frank Warren Names His Boxer Of The Year

Frank Warren has named Fabio Wardley his Queensberry “Boxer of the Year” for 2025. Wardley’s standout year was defined by two massive underdog victories: a come-from-behind knockout of Justis Huni in June—where he trailed on all scorecards before a 10th-round finish—and a dominant 11th-round stoppage of Joseph Parker in October.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Garcia Slammed Over Barrios Preparation – ‘He’s Never Been A World Champion’

Ryan Garcia‘s preparation for his bout against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on February 21, 2026 has been slammed. Despite “King Ry” signing the contract on Instagram Live back in November, many insiders are questioning his focus.

Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Joshua Pays His Respects For Crash Victims

Anthony Joshua returned to the United Kingdom to lay to rest his longtime friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, following a car accident in Nigeria on December 29, 2025.

Tyson Fury News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Tyson Fury Ends Retirement, Is It The Right Move?

Tyson Fury says he is returning to boxing, raising questions over what is next for The Gypsy King. Fury retired in January 2025 after suffering two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, but the “Gypsy King” appears revitalized.

Jake Paul News / KO on SI / January 4

Jake Paul's Indefinite Suspension After Anthony Joshua Fight Raises Questions

Jake Paul had his jaw broken in two places after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on December 19. While Paul took the punch incredibly well in hindsight, and was a good sport about it in the fight's aftermath, that didn't change anything in terms of the serious injury he had suffered.

Tyson Fury News / Field Level Media / January 4

Tyson Fury unretires again, plans to fight in 2026

Nearly one year to the day of his latest retirement announcement, former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has declared his return to the ring. On

Jake Paul News / Big Fight Weekend / January 4

Jake Paul gives update on broken jaw and teases future plans

On December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul headlined a Most Valuable Promotions fight card, live on Netflix. The boxing world stopped to tune in and see what AJ had left and if Paul could stand the Brit’s power.

Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / January 4

Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Tragic Car Crash With Emotional 3-Word Message

On December 31, news broke that Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua had been released from the hospital after being treated for the car crash he was in two days earlier, which took the lives of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Latz" Ayodele.

Tyson Fury News / Bloody Elbow / January 4

Tyson Fury announces official return to boxing not even a year since latest retirement

Not even a year after announcing another retirement from the sport of boxing, Tyson Fury has revealed his return is imminent. Following a comprehensive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, Tyson Fury‘s position in the sport of boxing was left unknown.

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Joshua issues 1st public update after fatal crash

Anthony Joshua has issued his first public update following a car crash in Nigeria which injured him and killed two of his close friends and team members.

Boxing News / HITC / January 4

Jake Paul pays tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends who died in car accident

Jake Paul’s promotion has produced a touching gesture following the tragic news. Many were worried about Paul’s condition heading into the fight, and those concerns only grew after he picked up some notable injuries during the bout.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 4

The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025

You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.

Deontay Wilder News / Dice City Sports / January 3

Deontay Wilder Still Believes He’s Elite

Deontay Wilder doesn’t look like the same destructive force who once terrorized the heavyweight division but he insists the narrative of decline is wrong.

Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / January 3

New details in fatal car accident involving Anthony Joshua

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends has been formally charged.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 3

Canelo Alvarez forced to turn down world title fight due to setback after Terence Crawford loss

The Mexican star’s comeback has been delayed following a recent inquiry. Terence Crawford’s retirement has left the super middleweight division wide open for someone to come and stamp their authority.

Amanda Serrano News / KO on SI / January 3

Amanda Serrano Reacts To Reina Tellez Weight Miss

Reina Tellez might have just squandered her first world title opportunity before even stepping into the ring. The 22-year-old American was scheduled to

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 2

Overdue Homecoming Fight for Amanda Serrano on Saturday

Haven’t you had enough of football? Boxing from Puerto Rico arrives just in time to kick off 2026 with some fresh fights on Saturday, January 3, as Amanda Serrano gets her long-awaited homecoming fight at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, and Holly Holm returns.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Keyshawn Davis Does Not See Himself Facing Shakur Stevenson

Keyshawn Davis (13-0-1, 9 KOs) will soon make his super lightweight debut against Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) on January 31. But will this in turn pave the way for a potential fight against the division’s phenom, Shakur Stevenson?