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Callum Smith vs David Morrell Confirmed For Light Heavyweight Interim Title

Callum Smith and David Morrell are set to lock horns for 'Mundo's' interim WBO World Light Heavyweight title in a highly-anticipated bout. The bout will take place on April 18 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Smith's hometown and will be broadcast live on DAZN, Matchroom Boxing has announced.

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John Fury Promises Revenge: Jake Paul Will Be ‘Made to Wait’ for Tommy Fight

John Fury announced that Jake Paul will have to wait for a rematch with Tommy Fury as payback for previous delays Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul by split

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 17

Tyson Fury Explains Why Deontay Wilder Will Never Be the Same Fighter Again

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder reignited the fire in the heavyweight division as their trilogy took place over the span of three years, from 2018 to 2021.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 17

Shakur Stevenson Speaks Out on Potential Ryan Garcia Fight

Shakur Stevenson is letting his future fight plans be known. The current Ring and WBO 140-pound champion recently said that he is willing to take on Ryan Garcia at a 144-pound catchweight if he can defeat Mario Barrios on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

UFC Fight Night – Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa: Preview & Betting Tips

The featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa is one of the best matchups on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Ige (19-10) has long been one of the most respected competitors in the featherweight division.

Mario Barrios News / Big Fight Weekend / February 17

Mario Barrios ready for war against Ryan Garcia

On February 21, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) headlines The Ring: High Stakes fight card. They will meet for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

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.

Mike Tyson News / HITC / February 17

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition boxing match set for April 25th in Congo

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to step into the ring together again, this time on African soil. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to an exhibition bout scheduled for April 25, 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

Richardson Hitchins Vs. Oscar Duarte Breakdown

The IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins boxes Oscar Duarte on February 21, as we preview the upcoming fight. This serves as the co-main event to the Mario Barrios vs.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Daily Roundup: Tyson Fury tickles, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather set date plus more MMA and boxing news

Welcome to Bloody Elbow’s daily round-up of combat sports news as our week of no fights is almost at its end. This is your one-stop shop for the top five stories from February 16, 2026.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 16

Reports: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson set date for April in Africa

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reportedly agreed on a tentative location and date for their exhibition bout. According to multiple reports, the fight will take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, on Apr.

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 / Athlon Sports / February 16

Mario Barrios Reveals Lessons From Manny Pacquiao Fight Before Ryan Garcia Clash

With just days remaining until his high-stakes clash with Ryan Garcia, WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is putting the finishing touches on his training camp at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 16

Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua's car accident motivated boxing comeback

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said "a tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua" influenced his decision to come out of retirement for the fifth time.

Mike Tyson News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather fight ‘tentatively set’ to take place on April 25 in the Congo

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather finally have a date for their controversial exhibition, as well as a venue in Africa. The boxing icons agreed last year to face off in an exhibition bout this year, but the trail had gone cold in recent weeks.

Tyson Fury News / ESPN / February 16

Fury coming back to 'make boxing great again'

Tyson Fury has said he is coming out of retirement to "make boxing great again" and insisted sport hasn't been the same during his time away.

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Jake Paul will be ‘made to wait’ for Tommy Fury rematch says dad John Fury

Jake Paul has been told that Tommy Fury is going to ‘make him wait’ for the pair’s highly-anticipated rematch. Back in 2023, one of the highest selling fights of the year saw Fury hand Paul his first defeat in the boxing ring.

Claressa Shields News / KO on SI / February 16

How To Watch Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn II: Preview & Fight Card

The upcoming rematch between Claressa Shields and Franchón Crews-Dezurn is a full circle moment for both fighters. The two first met in November 2016, a historic night where both fighters made their professional debuts against each other on the undercard of Andre Ward vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 16