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Fans Outraged At Referee As Fabio Wardley Stops Joseph Parker In Massive Upset

Fabio Wardley pulled off a massive upset as he stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round of the interim WBO heavyweight title fight at the O2 Arena on October 25.

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Wardley sends Usyk warning with March fight eyed

Fabio Wardley has called out undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk following his win over Joseph Parker on Saturday.

Fabio Wardley News / ESPN / October 25

Wardley stuns Parker with late TKO, calls out Usyk

Fabio Wardley stunned Joseph Parker with a Round 11 knockout on Saturday in a brutal, exhilarating heavyweight clash at London's O2 Arena.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 25

Roy Jones Jr Explains Reasoning Behind Terence Crawford-Floyd Mayweather Debate Pick

In the wake of Terence Crawford's unanimous decision victory against Canelo Alvarez on September 13 (which gave Crawford the undisputed super middleweight

Boxing News / ESPN / October 25

Chisora, Whyte set for trilogy fight in December

Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte will face off for the third time in Manchester, England on December 13, promoter Frank Warren has said.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 25

Fabio Wardley Reminds Everyone of Never Being ‘Beaten’ As Joseph Parker Comes 20 lbs Heavier

Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) and Fabio Wardley (19-0, 18 KOs) are gearing up to fight it out for Parker’s interim WBO title. With an enticing follow-up fight in the books, the duo will leave no stone unturned in reminding everyone that they “belong” in the division.

Tony Bellew News / Big Fight Weekend / October 25

Anthony Joshua vs Makhmudov – Tony Bellew gives honest verdict on rumoured showdown

The return of Anthony Joshua continues to be speculated, with Eddie Hearn confirming that a fight in Africa in December is now off the table, leaving a return in February as a more likely option.

Fabio Wardley News / KO on SI / October 25

Why Joseph Parker Is Excited To Return To London For Fabio Wardley Title Fight

When Joseph Parker walks out to face Fabio Wardley in front of the crowd at the O2 Arena, it will only be his second time ever fighting in London. The first occasion resulted in one of his three career losses, but he still cannot wait to return to the capital of England.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Jake Paul and Adin Ross agree to split $2million Gervonta Davis bet in secret footage

Jake Paul and Adin Ross are splitting the investment in a massive $2million bet for the social media star’s next fight. The social media stars were live streaming backstage before the second press conference for ‘Paul vs Tank‘ last month.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 25

Keith Thurman Looking Beyond Fundora

Keith Thurman is looking beyond his rescheduled bout against WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora, revealing a list of fighters he intends to pursue if he emerges victorious.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 24

Gervonta Davis Drops Mental Health Update Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

Boxing fans are buzzing for the upcoming Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis bout, which is set to take place on November 14. The exhibition bout will be broadcast on Netflix and is scheduled for 10 rounds.

Joseph Parker News / Fights Around The World / October 24

Joseph Parker: ‘Not Really Thinking About Losing’

Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) and Fabio Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) are all set to fight it out for Parker’s interim WBO title at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 24

Golovkin eyes presidency of Olympic boxing body

Longtime middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin is running for the president's role at World Boxing, the new body aiming to run Olympic bouts at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Fabio Wardley News / ESPN / October 24

Parker 20 pounds heavier than Wardley for bout

Joseph Parker weighed in 20 pounds heavier than Fabio Wardley on Friday ahead of their heavyweight showdown at London's O2 Arena this weekend. Parker came in at 262.4 pounds while Wardley weighed 242.7

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 24

Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley – Tony Bellew makes his pick for October 25

On Saturday, October 25, at The O2 Arena in London, Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley headlines a Queensberry Promotions card, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) is the WBO mandatory and first in line to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 24

Omaha Tribe Surprises Terence Crawford With Rare Gift After Beating Canelo Alvarez

Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford's victory parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, after he beat Canelo Alvarez last month, came with a very sour ending for the boxing superstar.

Anthony Joshua News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

Anthony Joshua’s Boxing Future Hangs in the Balance: February 2026 Return Looking More Likely

The heavyweight boxing world finds itself in familiar territory – waiting on Anthony Joshua. But this time feels different. This time carries the weight of uncertainty that makes even the most seasoned boxing observers shift uncomfortably in their seats.

Tyson Fury News / Dice City Sports / October 24

Tyson Fury Rules Out Boxing Return — 'You Could Offer Me 1 Billion and It Wouldn’t Move the Needle'

LONDON, England — Tyson Fury insists his boxing days are over for good this time. The former lineal heavyweight champion and global superstar says there’s nothing that could lure him back into the ring, not even a billion-pound offer.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Terence Crawford called to be Manny Pacquiao’s final opponent after destroying his training partner

Terence Crawford spent a long time chasing after some huge names. While he’s been recognized as one of the best boxers on the planet for some time, many argue that ‘Bud’ missed out on some fights that his career deserved.

Arturo Gatti News / BoxingNews.com / October 24

Homicide Probe Launched In Gatti Jr.’s Death

The authorities have now turned Arturo Gatti Jr.’s death into a homicide investigation. Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of the deceased Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, was found hanging in a Mexico apartment, which he had been at with his mother Amanda Rodrigues.

Boxing News / Scoop B / October 22

Evander Holyfield: The Real Deal on Being a Four-Time Champ, Forgiving Tyson, and Boxing’s Future

Evander Holyfield, the only four-time undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, recently offered deep insights into his legendary career, from the nuances of fighting Mike Tyson and George Foreman to his definitive ranking among boxing’s all-time greats.

Sugar Ray Leonard News / Scoop B / October 22

The G.O.A.T. on the ‘Gram: Sugar Ray Leonard on Muhammad Ali and the Modern Crossover

Boxing legend “Sugar” Ray Leonard, a man who knows a thing or two about global stardom and electrifying performance, recently weighed in on a couple of

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 22

Laila Ali Fires Back at Claressa Shields After Latest Insults: 'I’m Not Letting This Go Unchecked'

A long-simmering feud between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali boiled over this week. After Shields doubled down on provocative comments. Prompting Ali to release a 30-minute video blasting the undisputed middleweight star for “lies, harassment, and a false narrative.” Shields has repeatedly needled the retired Hall of Famer.