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Dillan Whyte’s Team Slams WBC Silver Heavyweight Title Shot Offer

Former heavyweight contender Dillan Whyte keeps getting big chances for some reason. Whyte has turned down an offer to face Lawrence Okolie on December 19th in Nigeria.

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Tyson Fury sends message to Wladimir Klitschko on ten-year anniversary

On November 28, 2015, Tyson Fury faced Wladimir Klitschko at the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf. The WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles were up for grabs.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 28

What does Boxxer's new broadcast deal mean for boxing?

Boxxer's broadcast deal with the BBC officially kicks off on Saturday, so what does it mean for both parties and the sport as a whole?

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 28

Michael Gukas To Play Chris Eubank Sr. In Michael Watson Film

Michael Gukas plays the role of former two-weight world champion, Chris Eubank Sr., in the upcoming film, The Force: The Michael Watson Story, which is expected to be released next year.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 28

Haney Targets Garcia Rematch

WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney is eager to secure a rematch against rival Ryan Garcia in 2026. Haney’s pursuit of the rematch comes after becoming a three-division world champion by scoring a unanimous decision win over Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 27

Fans Say Dear Turki: Give Us Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes 2

Abdullah Mason put on a show-stealing performance on the Ring IV card in Saudi Arabia. Mason's fight with Samuel Noakes of the United Kingdom stole the show as the young man from Ohio became boxing's youngest world champion at just 21.

Ben Whittaker News / Big Fight Weekend / November 27

Ben Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi press conference quotes and fight prediction

Ben Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) and Benjamin Gavazi (19-1, 13 KOs) will soon clash in a 10-round light heavyweight bout. Their fight headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.

Devin Haney News / KO on SI / November 27

Devin Haney’s Statement Win Over Norman Jr Cements His Pound-For-Pound Status

With his dominant win over Brian Norman, Devin Haney deserves to be on every fight fan's pound-for-pound list. Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs, 1 NC) is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing at the moment and now has the WBO welterweight title belt around his waist to prove it.

Frazer Clarke News / Big Fight Weekend / November 27

Frazer Clarke vs. Jeamie Tshikeva press conference quotes and fight prediction

Frazer Clarke (9-1-1, 7 KOs) and Jeamie Tshikeva (8-2, 5 KOs) will soon clash for the vacant British heavyweight title. Their bout headlines a BOXXER card at the Vaillant Live in Derby, England.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 27

Bill Haney Speaks Honestly On Fight Between Devin Haney And Conor Benn

Devin 'The Dream' Haney became a three-weight world champion on Saturday night as he was able to see off WBO Welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr.

Leigh Wood News / ESPN / November 27

Wood, Warrington clash in heated face-off

Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington re-ignited their fierce rivalry in a face off on Thursday ahead of their rematch on Feb. 21 in Nottingham.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Security intervened when boxing legends tried to keep fighting after iconic 36-round trilogy

Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera had to be separated after their third and final fight. The legendary Mexican duo first clashed for the WBO Super Bantamweight title in February 2000.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 27

Ryan Garcia Blasts 'Amateur' Conor Benn Amid Budding Feud

Ryan Garcia has his sights set on Mario Barrios, but he will not let budding rival Conor Benn slip from his mind. The 27-year-old recently signed a bout agreement to face Barrios, the WBC welterweight champion, in February 2026.

Jake Paul News / Big Fight Weekend / November 27

Ryan Garcia lifts lid on Jake Paul offer, insists ‘I wasn’t gonna accept that’

Jake Paul was set to face Gervonta Davis in an exhibition bout on November 14 before Davis’ most recent legal woes led to the fight being cancelled. Attention quickly turned to who would be next, with Anthony Joshua, Ryan Garcia, and Terence Crawford, among others, linked to facing Paul.

Frazer Clarke News / ESPN / November 27

Frazer Clarke hoping British heavyweight title can be catapult to bigger things

Frazer Clarke hopes winning the British heavyweight title can launch him to bigger things just like it did for the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Lennox Lewis.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 26

Offer Made For Lauren Price Vs. Mikaela Mayer Undisputed Fight

Ben Shalom has confirmed that he is working to finalize an undisputed welterweight title fight between Lauren Price and Mikaela Mayer. This bout is being targeted for 2026 after initial plans to hold it this year fell apart primarily due to financial disagreements.

Manny Pacquiao News / BoxingNews.com / November 26

Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. Vs. Brendan Lally Breakdown

Jimuel Pacquiao Jr., prepares to make his professional debut on November 29 against Brendan Lally, as we preview the fight. The event is being promoted by his father’s company, Manny Pacquiao Promotions, marking their first United States show, and Manny Sr.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 26

Are Benavidez And Ramirez Ducking Opetaia?

IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia has accused David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez of ducking him. Opetaia’s comments follow after Benavidez (WBC Light Heavyweight Champion) said he would face Ramirez (WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion) on Cinco De Mayo after his Anthony Yarde stoppage win.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 26

Hall of Fame boxing commentator stepped down after disgraced reaction to heavyweight title fight

On this day in 1982, one of the voices of boxing decided that he’d seen enough. Before Larry Holmes suffered his first defeat in September of 1985, he built a staggering record of 48-0 while holding the likes of the IBF, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles.

Jake Paul News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Mike Perry Almost Suffers $800K Financial Loss After Accounting Error Over Jake Paul Fight Payday

Beyond legacy and accomplishments, fighters step into the ring and risk their lives to earn a living. But what happens when they don’t receive the money they’re owed—and the government shows up to collect instead, conveniently calling it tax?

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 26

Canelo Alvarez Falls Out of The Ring’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 — And the Road Back Is Steep

For the first time in more than a decade, Canelo Alvarez is no longer considered one of the 10 best fighters on the planet by The Ring. On Monday, The Ring released its updated pound-for-pound rankings, and the omission of the Mexican superstar was impossible to ignore.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 25