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Former World Champion Calls Out Manny Pacquiao

As legend Manny Pacquiao struggles to find a name for his next fight, a former world champion is calling for a bout with him. In an interview with MillCity Boxing, former world champion Zab Judah (44-10-2,30 KOs) made clear his wish to fight the Filipino legend.

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Camille Estephan: It’s Not Far-Fetched To Say That Arslanbek Makhmudov Could Fight Tyson Fury

Russian heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov has been thrown into the mix to face former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, who will return later this year, having been out of action since losing back-to-back against Oleksandr Usyk just over a year ago.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 12

Garcia getting title shot vs. Barrios on Feb. 21

Ryan Garcia will attempt to win his first major world title when he challenges WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

David Benavidez News / ESPN / January 12

Sources: Benavidez to fight Ramirez on May 2

David Benavidez will move up in class to challenge WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on May 2 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 12

Was Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith Stopped Too Soon? Referee Ricky Gonzalez Explains His Decision

Over the weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Dalton Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) shocked the boxing world by scoring a huge fifth-round TKO over Subriel Matias (23-3, 22 KOs) to claim the WBC super lightweight title.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 12

Logan Paul teases unreleased Bradley Martyn video fight as opponent calls it a lie

Logan Paul says he has got his hands on the footage from his gym fight with Bradley Martyn – but Martyn is not buying it. The pair had a long-standing online rivalry that finally came to a head in June 2024, when Paul travelled to Los Angeles and confronted Martyn at the Zoo Culture gym.

Tyson Fury News / HITC / January 12

How Tyson Fury’s dad plans to revamp the camp to put his son back on heavyweight throne

Tyson Fury’s dad is ready to take charge of his son’s comeback, promising to rebuild the entire training set-up and get him in peak condition before he returns to the ring.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

Liam Wilson vs Rodex Piala: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming bout between Liam Wilson and Rodex Piala is an intriguing matchup at lightweight. Wilson (17-3, 9 KO’s) enters the fight as the more established name and the clear benchmark in terms of proven level.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 12

Tommy Fury promises divisive ‘spectacle’ as he teases massive boxing comeback fight

Tommy Fury has insisted that fans will either love or hate his next fight announcement – but everyone will be tuning in. The popular Love Islander and brother of Tyson Fury spent the entirety of 2024 recovering from surgery on a hand injury that he feels led to lacklustre performances in his big fights of the previous year.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 12

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Sugar Shane Mosley breaks it down

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines “The Ring 6” fight card, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

Boxing News / HITC / January 12

Jake Paul shows off stunning $40m ranch bought with earnings from Mike Tyson bout

Jake Paul is not letting his first knockout defeat get to him. In his sixth-round stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua last month, the YouTuber-turned-boxer sustained a broken jaw.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 12

Postal service to issue commemorative Ali stamp

Commemorative Muhammad Ali "Forever Stamp" to be unveiled Thursday in a ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 12

‘He’s got a great shot!’ – George Groves backs British star to seize a world title

Hamzah Sheeraz went into 2025 having recorded three impressive wins in 2024, with many tipping the Brit fighter for the top of the middleweight division.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Dalton Smith Stuns Subriel Matias With Fifth-Round Knockout to Win WBC Title

Just when it appeared he was fighting the wrong fight, Dalton Smith flipped the script and the junior welterweight division with one perfectly timed eruption.

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Zab Judah News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

Is Zab Judah Coming Back?

Two-division champ Zab Judah recently expressed his desire for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao. Judah, now 48, has been away from the ring since a 2019 stoppage loss to Cletus Seldin, which resulted in a brain injury and subsequent surgery.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 11

Dalton Smith Destroys Subriel Matias in Title Romp

Saddled with a $54.95 PPV price on a busy sports day, it’s unlikely many boxing fans enjoyed the first big barnburner fight of 2026. Fortunately, in this streaming era, fans can catch up with some truly exciting highlights of the super lightweight title fight between Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith.

Boxing News / HITC / January 11

Eddie Hearn admits stealing fight week idea from Jake Paul following talks with MVP boss

Eddie Hearn has acknowledged taking a page from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions when it comes to how he presents his fight weeks. As the head of Matchroom Boxing, Hearn has worked with a long list of top fighters, including Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor and Conor Benn.

Alexis Rocha News / Big Fight Weekend / January 11

Alexis Rocha vs Raul Curiel 2 – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On January 16, at the Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Alexis Rocha vs Raul Curiel 2 headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN. Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KOs) was last seen in action against Curiel in their first fight on December 14, 2024.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 11

Eddie Hearn reveals the fight week activity he stole from Jake Paul during meeting with MVP boss

Eddie Hearn has admitted that he lifted one big part of his fight week presentation from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The Matchroom Boxing boss is one of the biggest promoters in the world, guiding the careers of Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor and Conor Benn among other major names.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 11

Eddie Hearn reacts to Dalton Smith’s win and reveals what Matias said after the fight

On January 10, at the Barclays Center in New York City, Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith headlined a Fresh Productions card with Matias’ WBC super lightweight title up for grabs.

Oleksandr Usyk News / HITC / January 11

Oleksandr Usyk challenged by champion he once presented a belt to after brutal KO

A new contender has put his name forward to face Oleksandr Usyk next. Usyk’s manager recently gave an update on a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, which is reportedly being looked at for April or May.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Eddie Hearn Starting to Get impatient on Ennis–Ortiz Talks

What once looked like the most inevitable fight in American boxing is now drifting toward uncertainty. Two months after Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Manny Pacquiao News / KO on SI / January 10

Manny Pacquiao's Son Set For Second Professional Fight On Father's Promotion

Manny Pacquiao Jr., son of boxing legend and multi-weight champion, made his professional debut in November 2025, with the bout ending in a majority draw.

Agit Kabayel News / KO on SI / January 10

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba Preview: Start Time, Undercard, & Live Stream

Interim WBC World Heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) returns to action in the hopes of improving his unbeaten record. Fighting out of Bochum, Germany, the 33-year-old will return to his home country to compete for the first time since 2023.

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.