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Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Boxing is already moving at full speed in 2026, and the heavyweight division is wasting no time getting some solid fights on the calendar. While this card isn’t built around global superstars, it does feature undefeated contenders, an interim title, and real positioning stakes early in the year.

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Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing career has ‘run its course’ after Anthony Joshua loss

Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing journey has hit its ceiling after his latest defeat to Anthony Joshua. Former British champion Paul Smith believes Jake Paul’s boxing journey may have reached its end after his latest defeat, saying the YouTuber-turned-fighter has no clear path forward in the professional ranks.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

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Agit Kabayel News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba press conference quotes and fight prediction

Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) will soon take on Damian Knyba (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight clash. Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

Hearn on Joshua future: 'Got to give him time'

Promoter Eddie Hearn has made it clear he won't be pushing Anthony Joshua to make any decisions about his boxing future and will give him time to heal following the death of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria last month.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 9

Nur Turhan to defend lightweight title on Jan. 31

Women's IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan will defend her title aainst Taylah Gentzen set for Jan. 31 in Newcastle, England.

Subriel Matias News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

The super lightweight division takes the spotlight early in 2026 as a world championship bout headlines a card built around pressure, power, and rising ambition.

Keyshawn Davis News / BoxingNews.com / January 9

Haney Puts Keyshawn Davis On Notice – ‘You On The List’

WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney says that Keyshawn Davis is one of his targets moving forward. Haney’s comments came with the condition that Davis beats Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026 in his next fight.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 8

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview, Prediction And Betting Odds

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will host a WBC super lightweight title fight that streams live on PPV.com, Saturday, January 10. Subriel Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated contender Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round bout.

Anthony Joshua News / Field Level Media / January 8

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends who died in crash

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid tribute to the two "brothers" he lost in a tragic car accident last month in Nigeria. Joshua was briefly hospitalized after the Dec.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8

Shakur Stevenson breaks down potential Subriel Matias showdown

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card, with Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title on the line.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 8

Joshua shares tribute to friends killed in crash

Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele following their deaths in a car crash in Nigeria.

Keyshawn Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Keyshawn Davis Might Have Landed The Golden Ticket At 147

Devin Haney isn’t short on options at welterweight, but one rising name has quickly moved onto his radar: Keyshawn Davis. The reigning WBO welterweight champion made his interest clear this week after Davis publicly floated the idea of jumping straight to 147 pounds following his next fight.

Naoya Inoue News / HITC / January 8

Naoya Inoue lined up to face unbeaten champion in major super-bantamweight clash

Naoya Inoue is not wasting any time. Just weeks after his last title defence, the Japanese superstar looks to be lining up another fight. Inoue made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia on December 27, where he took on David Picasso to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight crown.

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Gabriela Fundora News / ESPN / January 8

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Fundora moves up; a new name in the top 10

Gabriela Fundora keeps moving up and Elif Nur Turhan scored another impressive TKO victory. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8

‘Give me a call’: Fabio Wardley challenges Tyson Fury

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently delivered news that came as no surprise: “The Gypsy King” is making his return. He has retired and unretired at various times over the years, so this time would not have shocked many. Fury has been working out with Kevin Lerena ahead of an expected 2026 comeback.

Terri Harper News / ESPN / January 8

Dubois puts pressure on Harper over title fight

Caroline Dubois was pleaded with Terri Harper not to "ask for silly things" and to agree a deal for a lightweight unification bout in the first quarter of 2026.

Dmitry Bivol News / BoxingNews.com / January 8

Bivol’s Next Target Becomes Clearer

Dmitry Bivol is back in training with reports he is finalizing his return to the ring, with Germany’s IBF Michael Eifert as the next target. Bivol cemented his place in boxing history in February 2025 by defeating Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 7

Subriel Matias Aims To Make Dalton Smith Say ‘No Mas’ on Saturday in Brooklyn

If Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias felt put off by the temp in Brooklyn, as he went through the paces at the famed and fabled Gleason’s Gym in Dumbo, he didn’t betray it on Wednesday.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

‘Who else Is there to fight?’ – Eddie Hearn questions Vergil Ortiz Jr regarding Jaron Ennis fight

The super welterweight division continues to be one of the most exciting in the sport. The current champions are Sebastian Fundora, Xander Zayas, Bakhram Murtazaliev, and Abass Baraou.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 7

Tyson Fury Responds To Fabio Wardley's World Title Fight Comments

Tyson Fury has returned and is looking to get back into the ring in a big way. And in a statement online, Fury said that fellow British basher Fabio Wardley “could be an option” for 2026.

Naoya Inoue News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

Naoya Inoue set to defend undisputed super-bantamweight title against undefeated champion

Just a matter of weeks after his most recent title defense, Naoya Inoue’s next title defense already looks set. On December 27, Naoya Inoue made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia when he defended his undisputed super-bantamweight title against David Picasso.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7