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Jim Lampley Drops Clear Message On Terence Crawford Retirement Rumors

On December 16, Terence "Bud" Crawford announced his retirement from professional boxing through a YouTube video. This decision comes a few months after the undefeated five-division world champion and three-time undisputed champion beat Canelo Alvarez to take his super middleweight belts.

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Davis, Adames, Carrington added to Jan. 31 card

Keyshawn Davis, Carlos Adames and Bruce Carrington have all landed bouts on the Jan. 31 card at Madison Square Garden headlined by Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 26

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson undercard confirmed for January 31

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

Kenshiro Teraji News / ESPN / December 26

García falls ill, title fight vs. Teraji off

Willibaldo García's junior bantamweight title clash against Kenshiro Teraji was cancelled on Friday after García fell ill in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 26

‘If you look at his wins’: Eddie Hearn gives honest opinion of Terence Crawford’s P4P legacy

Terence Crawford recently announced his retirement through a video released by The Ring Magazine. It was an announcement that was preceded by Crawford being stripped of his super middleweight title by the WBC due to non-payment of sanctioning fees, resulting in him losing his undisputed status.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 26

12 reasons why Naoya Inoue defines must-see boxing

Timothy Bradley Jr. breaks down Inoue's game in 12 categories, from offense to defense and power and speed.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 26

Eddie Hearn Has Shock Reaction To Jake Paul’s Mom's Comments

While Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua didn't have any friction between them before their December 19 fight (which Joshua won via knockout in the sixth round), the same can't necessarily be said about Jake and Joshua's promoter, the notorious Eddie Hearn.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 26

Naoya Inoue put himself on Terence Crawford’s level when he achieved rare feat with big KO

Naoya Inoue proved himself to be one of boxing’s very best on December 26, 2023. Most fans already had the Japanese superstar on their top five pound-for-pound list.

Naoya Inoue News / KO on SI / December 26

Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso Preview: Fight Time, Undercard

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) returns to action on Saturday as he looks to make the fourth defense of his titles in 2025.

Boxing News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / December 26

Anthony Joshua gets honest about Jake Paul’s punches

A few days ago, on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-cum-boxer Jake Paul.

Naoya Inoue News / Big Fight Weekend / December 26

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso press conference quotes and fight prediction

Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) will soon put his undisputed super bantamweight championship at stake against Alan Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs). Their bout headlines a Ring Magazine card at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Errol Spence News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Tony Harrison Wants Errol Spence

Tony Harrison has set his sights on a middleweight showdown with Errol Spence Jr. Following his fourth-round knockout victory over Brian Chaves on December 20, 2025, the former champion used his post-fight interview to challenge Spence to meet him at the 160-pound limit.

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Naoya Inoue News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Naoya Inoue Vs. David Picasso Presser Key Moments

Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue and David Picasso held their final presser ahead of their December 27 bout in Riyadh. “The Monster” enters the ring following a unanimous decision win over Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September, while Picasso earned this mandatory shot after a victory over Kyonosuke Kameda in July.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Terence Crawford’s historic win outdoes Naoya Inoue’s activity in boxing’s Fighter of the Year award

Terence Crawford’s achievement was simply too great to ignore. 2025 has almost concluded, meaning award season is underway in the MMA and boxing worlds as fans, fighters, and analysts make their picks for categories such as Knockout of the Year and Fight of the Year.

Jake Paul News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / December 25

Anthony Joshua shows off drastic physical transformation after beating Jake Paul

Just days after humiliating and defeating Jake Paul in a dominating victory, British boxer Anthony Joshua stunned fans with his new physique. Shortly after picking up his sixth-round victory, Joshua shared a series of new training images on his Instagram Stories.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 26

Joe Rogan calls for Jake Paul's retirement from boxing

Even without winning his most recent fight, Jake Paul has made enough money to last him several lifetimes. Despite his relatively short time in the sport, the 28-year-old has managed to keep his name in the headlines, making himself one of the most prominent names among active boxers.

Fabio Wardley News / Dice City Sports / December 25

Fabio Wardley Rises to No. 1: 'I Look at the Rankings and Laugh'

There was a time when Fabio Wardley glanced at The Ring’s heavyweight rankings and dared to imagine nudging his way into the top five. Now, the 30-year-old from Ipswich sits at No.

Canelo Alvarez News / BoxingNews.com / December 25

What Is Canelo Alvarez’s Next Move?

The IBF is moving forward with plans to fill its vacant super middleweight title following the official retirement of Terence Crawford. The sanctioning body has confirmed that it will first contact the division’s top-ranked contenders, Osleys Iglesias (No.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 22

WBO Orders Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Diego Pacheco for Vacant Super Middleweight Title

The hunt for a new WBO super middleweight champion is officially underway. On Monday, the sanctioning body ordered unbeaten contenders Hamzah Sheeraz and Diego Pacheco to fight for its vacant 168-pound title the belt recently relinquished by newly retired three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 22

Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua Prefers Fabio Wardley Next But Fury Fight Likely Overrides It

Anthony Joshua may have just knocked out Jake Paul in Miami, but the discussion around his next move has shifted to a far more serious question: Does Joshua want Fabio Wardley before Tyson Fury?