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Shakur Stevenson ready to prove doubters wrong against Teofimo Lopez

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “Ring 6” fight card live on DAZN Pay-Per-View, for Lopez’s (22-1, 13 KOs) lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

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Jermell Charlo Adds Fuel To Public Feud With Twin Brother Jermall

Safe to say, the Charlo brothers are not on the best of terms. Although Jermall Charlo recently said that their relationship is "fine" in an interview with ESPN host Brian Custer from December 2025, Jermell Charlo now disputes that.

Moses Itauma News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Jr: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming heavyweight clash between Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin Jr. is a fascinating crossroads fight which could shake up the heavyweight division.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 20

Keyshawn Davis Overflowing With Confidence

Keyshawn Davis doesn’t lack confidence and as The Ring 6 approaches, he believes his presence has provided the promotional spark the card needed. Speaking with The Ring ahead of the Jan.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 20

Mike Tyson Offers Strong Messages To Floyd Mayweather

Mike Tyson has never lacked confidence and as he looks ahead to a planned March exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather, the former heavyweight king believes the outcome will be definitive.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Big Fight Weekend / January 20

Oleksandr Usyk in ‘dialogue’ for ‘a move nobody expects’

Oleksandr Usyk’s future is often discussed, and since vacating the WBO heavyweight title, elevating Fabio Wardley to full champion, the Mercurial Ukrainian has confirmed he will be back in the ring in 2026.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 20

Roy Jones Jr delivers blunt reality check for Keyshawn Davis

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden, Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) returns to action at super lightweight against Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) on the highly anticipated “Ring VI” fight card, headlined by Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson.

Raymond Muratalla News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming clash between Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz is one of the most intriguing lightweight matchups in recent memory. Muratalla (23-0, 17 KO’s) has quietly built one of the most impressive unbeaten records in the lightweight division.

Anthony Joshua News / HITC / January 20

Anthony Joshua’s next move: What’s next after the apology?

After issuing an apology following his blockbuster bout with Jake Paul and a tragic car crash that claimed close friends and training staff, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future is now a major talking point in the sport.

Callum Walsh News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Callum Walsh Vs. Carlos Ocampo Breakdown

Callum Walsh headlines the launch of Zuffa Boxing on January 23 against Carlos Ocampo, as we preview the upcoming fight. The bout is the first under Zuffa’s broadcast deal with Paramount+ from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Shakur Stevenson News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Shakur Stevenson Ready For New York’s Bright Lights

For years, Shakur Stevenson kept calling out the biggest names in boxing. Now, one of them has finally answered. After a long wait for a career-defining opportunity, Stevenson will face Teofimo Lopez Jr.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Eddie Hearn Welcomes Tyson Fury’s 2026 Return and Says Heavyweight Still Has Big Fight Potential

Tyson Fury is set to return to the professional boxing ring in 2026, and one of the sport’s most influential promoters has publicly welcomed the news. Eddie Hearn, known for promoting some of boxing’s biggest names, described Fury’s comeback as good for the heavyweight division and for the sport as a whole.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 19

Oscar De La Hoya Breaks Down Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson With Prediction

On January 31, WBO World Super Lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) will take on rival Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) in an attempt to make a fourth defense of his title.

Callum Walsh News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming middleweight bout between Callum Walsh and Carlos Ocampo is a compelling matchup that blends rising stardom as well as experience. It also represents the first ever Zuffa Boxing main event.

Deontay Wilder News / KO on SI / January 19

Promoters of Usyk vs Wilder Card Hoping To Set Guinness World Record

Come for the world title fight, stay for the world record challenge. British Promotional company iVB plans to set a Guinness World Record with a unique boxing event and is looking to host a major fight in San Francisco on July 11 in front of a record crowd at the Civic Center Plaza.

Raymond Muratalla News / Big Fight Weekend / January 19

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On January 24, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz headlines a Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank fight card, live on DAZN.

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Raymond Muratalla News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz: Preview, storylines

The lightweight division rarely lacks drama, but every so often a matchup arrives that feels like a clear marker of where the weight class is headed next.

Callum Walsh News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo: Preview, storylines

Boxing doesn’t usually do quiet launches—but this one is intentionally controlled. No massive arena, no bloated fight slate, no fragmented distribution across multiple platforms.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Usyk Vs. Wilder Voluntary Defense

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has formally authorized Oleksandr Usyk’s request for a voluntary title defense against Deontay Wilder. This pursuit follows Usyk’s repeated victories over the division’s other big names, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 18

‘He’s a gambler’ – Antonio Tarver analyses Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the highly anticipated “Ring 6” fight card, for Lopez’s (22-1, 13 KOs) lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

Boxing News / HITC / January 18

Eddie Hearn shares emotional message about Anthony Joshua after Nigeria car crash

Eddie Hearn has shared a heartfelt message about Anthony Joshua as he continues to recover following a recent car accident in Nigeria. The 34-year-old

Boxing News / HITC / January 18

Viral video shows sons of ex-boxing world champion in Las Vegas hotel brawl

Footage of Fernando Vargas Jr and his brother Amado Vargas fighting in a hotel lobby is picking up steam online. The 29-year-old was last seen in the ring on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, where he faced Irish boxer Callum Walsh.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 17