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Isaac Cruz Shades Gervonta Davis, Calls For Lamont Roach Jr Rematch

Isaac Cruz Shades Gervonta Davis, Calls For Lamont Roach Jr Rematch

Isaac Cruz is not satisfied with his draw with Lamont Roach Jr. Cruz defended the WBC interim super lightweight title against Roach on Saturday and retained the belt with a majority draw.

'I haven't retired taken official retirement from all formats' - Shakib Al Hasan wants to play home series to call it time

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his retirement from Tests and T20 internationals, saying that he wishes to play an all-format series before hanging up the boots on his storied international career.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 9

Is Badou Jack A Future Hall Of Famer?

The WBC Cruiserweight title this weekend pits the champ Badou Jack against Noel Mikaelian in their rematch, as Jack makes his case for being a ‘Future Hall of Famer.’ Jack initially captured the WBC title in 2023 with a 12th-round TKO victory over Junior Makabu.

Terence Crawford News / ESPN / December 8

Crawford security head files suit after traffic stop

The security head for world boxing champion Terence Crawford and two other people filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Omaha's police chief and more than a dozen officers for their conduct in a September traffic stop after a parade was held in the city.

Jai Opetaia News / KO on SI / December 8
Jai Opetaia Opponent Remains Hospitalized After Brutal KO Loss

Jai Opetaia Opponent Remains Hospitalized After Brutal KO Loss

Huseyin Cinkara's first world title fight against Jai Opetaia cost him more than he bargained for. Although Cinkara pushed Opetaia further than many predicted, he ultimately succumbed to a ruthless eighth-round knockout loss.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 8

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson Will Take Place At The Madison Square Garden In NYC

The fight between WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) and Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) on January 31 now has a venue, according to a press release by Matchroom Boxing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 8
Jermall Charlo welcomes showdown with David Benavidez

Jermall Charlo welcomes showdown with David Benavidez

Jermall Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) is undoubtedly one of the most talented middleweight fighters in recent times. He’s been a world champion in two different

Boxing News / HITC / December 8
Anthony Joshua says there’s only one way he’ll truly feel like the winner vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua says there’s only one way he’ll truly feel like the winner vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua has made it clear that he is not looking to take it easy against Jake Paul, and that anything less than a knockout will not feel like a win.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Muhammad Ali’s grandson praying for Jake Paul’s health against Anthony Joshua despite long feud

Muhammad Ali’s grandson praying for Jake Paul’s health against Anthony Joshua despite long feud

Since his involvement in the sport of boxing, Jake Paul has gained a lot of haters and rivals, and has been involved in many feuds, one of which was with the grandson of Muhammad Ali.

Boxing News / HITC / December 8
Gervonta Davis finally addresses Jake Paul fight collapse, accusing rival of causing it

Gervonta Davis finally addresses Jake Paul fight collapse, accusing rival of causing it

Gervonta Davis has suggested that Jake Paul pulled out of their scheduled fight because of an injury sustained in sparring, rather than the legal issues that Paul cited.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Deontay Wilder has one major concern about Anthony Joshua ahead of Jake Paul ‘money grab’

Deontay Wilder has one major concern about Anthony Joshua ahead of Jake Paul ‘money grab’

Deontay Wilder has shared his thoughts on the most controversial fight of 2025. Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on December 19.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Manny Pacquiao’s comeback date changes again – but he’s still chasing the same world champ opponent

Manny Pacquiao’s comeback date changes again – but he’s still chasing the same world champ opponent

Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring has been pushed back for a second time. The former eight-weight world champion was supposed to headline a card on December 6.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Mayweather Says Shakur Is The A-Side Over Teo

Floyd Mayweather views Shakur Stevenson as the A-side in his January 31 fight against Teofimo Lopez. Shakur moves up from 135 to try and secure Lopez’s WBO Junior Welterweight Title.

Kubrat Pulev News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Kubrat Pulev Vs. Murat Gassiev Breakdown

WBA Regular Champion Kubrat Pulev takes on Murat Gassiev for December 12. Here is a preview of the upcoming fight. Pulev was ordered to face Moses Itauma, only for Pulev’s team to submit a special permit request to the WBA who allowed him to face Gassiev.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Badou Jack Vs. Noel Mikaelian Breakdown

WBC Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack rematches Noel Mikaelian on December 13, as we preview this upcoming fight.  The fight takes place from the Ace Mission Studio in Los Angeles, as part of a $29.99 PPV with a twist.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Gervonta Davis breaks his silence on Jake Paul fight cancellation after Anthony Joshua booking

Gervonta Davis breaks his silence on Jake Paul fight cancellation after Anthony Joshua booking

Gervonta Davis has claimed that Jake Paul called off their fight due to being beaten up in sparring – not the legal battles that the YouTuber has claimed.

Anthony Joshua News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Anthony Joshua proved he’s more than a puncher in rematch with boxer who KO’d him in iconic upset

Anthony Joshua proved he’s more than a puncher in rematch with boxer who KO’d him in iconic upset

Anthony Joshua bounced back from his first professional defeat in December 2019. Six months prior, Andy Ruiz knocked him out to score one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

Erislandy Lara News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Erislandy Lara Scores Two Knockdowns to Retain WBA Middleweight Title

SAN ANTONIO — Erislandy Lara did exactly what he needed to do Saturday night at Frost Bank Center: win decisively, avoid damage, and keep his WBA middleweight title.

Rances Barthelemy News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Frank Martin Scores Vicious KO in Junior Welterweight Debut, Blasts Out Barthelemy in Four

SAN ANTONIO — Frank Martin returned to the ring Saturday night with the force of a man determined to erase his last performance from memory. And in his first fight at 140 pounds, “The Ghost” delivered exactly that a ruthless knockout win over former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy at the Frost Bank Center.

Isaac Cruz News / Fights Around The World / December 7

Sunday Convo: Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach — Controversial Decision or Fight of Two Halves?

A large crowd of 10,230 gathered at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, to watch the pay-per-view fight card headlined by WBC interim junior welterweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) face Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs).

‘I am officially not retired from all formats’ - Shakib Al Hasan reverses retirement to play one last series

‘I am officially not retired from all formats’ - Shakib Al Hasan reverses retirement to play one last series

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has announced that he is reversing his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, stating his intention to play in all three formats.

Isaac Cruz News / KO on SI / December 7
Lamont Roach Sounds Off On Controversial Draw vs Isaac Cruz

Lamont Roach Sounds Off On Controversial Draw vs Isaac Cruz

Despite producing two of the best performances of his boxing career in his two most recent bouts, Lamont Roach has had a brutal 2025. The first of these performances came against Gervonta "Tank" Davis for Davis' WBC lightweight belt on March 1.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 6

Jai Opetaia Survives Scare, Stops Huseyin Cinkara in Eight to Keep Cruiserweight Ambitions Alive

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — Jai Opetaia kept his unification dreams intact, but not without turbulence. The undefeated Ring and IBF cruiserweight champion overcame serious early adversity before knocking out Huseyin Cinkara in the eighth round on Saturday night, closing out a tougher-than-expected assignment on the Gold Coast.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / December 5
Oscar De La Hoya Tears Into Terence Crawford For Canelo Fight WBC Payment Refusal

Oscar De La Hoya Tears Into Terence Crawford For Canelo Fight WBC Payment Refusal

On December 4, former undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford went on a long rant against the World Boxing Commission (WBC) and its President,

Boxing News / Action Network / December 4
Deontay Wilder Questions Integrity of Paul–Joshua Fight

Deontay Wilder Questions Integrity of Paul–Joshua Fight

Deontay Wilder calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua “a fun opportunity and a money grab,” saying influencer boxing reflects “the times and the generation

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