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Anthony Joshua breaks silence with first post since fatal car crash

For the first time since the tragic car accident that killed two of his friends, Anthony Joshua has posted on his social media. Just last week, the world was hit with shocking news that former heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua had been involved in a terrible car accident.

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Serrano Gets Past A Determined Tellez

Amanda Serrano retained her unified featherweight titles (WBO and WBA) against Reina Tellez in a unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 97-93), as you can see

Isaac Cruz News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Isaac Cruz Wants Ryan Garcia

Isaac Cruz has set his sights on a catchweight clash with Ryan Garcia. Ryan is currently preparing for an expected February showdown with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, but for Cruz, he has made it clear that “King Ry” remains his primary target.

Deontay Wilder News / Dice City Sports / January 3

Deontay Wilder Still Believes He’s Elite

Deontay Wilder doesn’t look like the same destructive force who once terrorized the heavyweight division but he insists the narrative of decline is wrong.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Canelo Turns Down World Title Shot

Canelo Alvarez is out of the running for the vacant IBF super middleweight title as he prioritizes his recovery from left elbow surgery. The Mexican, who lost his undisputed super middleweight status to Terence Crawford last September, has informed the IBF that he will not be ready for the ordered clash against Osleys Iglesias.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

Jake Paul Drops Out Of WBA Rankings After Rough Outing Against Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul’s ambitious ascent in the world of professional boxing has hit a significant snag. Following his knockout loss to former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially removed Paul from its cruiserweight rankings.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 3

New details in fatal car accident involving Anthony Joshua

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends has been formally charged.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 3

Canelo Alvarez forced to turn down world title fight due to setback after Terence Crawford loss

The Mexican star’s comeback has been delayed following a recent inquiry. Terence Crawford’s retirement has left the super middleweight division wide open for someone to come and stamp their authority.

Amanda Serrano News / KO on SI / January 3

Amanda Serrano Reacts To Reina Tellez Weight Miss

Reina Tellez might have just squandered her first world title opportunity before even stepping into the ring. The 22-year-old American was scheduled to

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 3

5 light heavyweights to watch out for in 2026

2026 is here, and we already have some intriguing matchups confirmed on the boxing schedule, with more rumoured. Renowned stars will be looking to solidify their legacies, while the next crop of fighters will look to make their mark.

Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / January 3

Anthony Joshua Car Crash Driver Arrested And Charged By Nigerian Police

The driver who caused the fatal car crash involving Anthony Joshua is officially in police custody. Four days after the accident occurred, Nigerian police confirmed they had detained Adenyi Mobalaji Kayode, who faces four criminal charges related to the incident, ESPN reported.

Deontay Wilder News / Big Fight Weekend / January 3

Deontay Wilder names the historical icon he wishes he could face

Deontay Wilder is 2-4 in his last six fights, but is being heavily linked with a 2026 fight against Oleksandr Usyk. The Bronze Bomber was one of the most feared heavyweights for a number of years, due to his devastating punch power.

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Jake Paul News / ESPN / January 3

Paul drops out of WBA cruiserweight rankings

Jake Paul has slipped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the YouTuber-turned-boxer was soundly beaten by former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month.

Amanda Serrano News / NY Fights / January 2

Overdue Homecoming Fight for Amanda Serrano on Saturday

Haven’t you had enough of football? Boxing from Puerto Rico arrives just in time to kick off 2026 with some fresh fights on Saturday, January 3, as Amanda Serrano gets her long-awaited homecoming fight at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, and Holly Holm returns.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Keyshawn Davis Does Not See Himself Facing Shakur Stevenson

Keyshawn Davis (13-0-1, 9 KOs) will soon make his super lightweight debut against Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) on January 31. But will this in turn pave the way for a potential fight against the division’s phenom, Shakur Stevenson?

Anthony Joshua News / Field Level Media / January 2

Anthony Joshua's driver faces 4 charges for fatal crash in Nigeria

Kayode Adeniyi, the driver involved in the crash that injured two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his training team, was charged with four counts related to the Dec.

Jake Paul News / Fights Around The World / January 2

Jake And Logan Paul’s Mother Wants Them To Pick A New Career Path

Jake Paul’s (12-2, 7 KOs) injury and hospitalization after his loss against Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) has left one person worried about his safety: his mother.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 2

‘He got grits in his gloves’: Deontay Wilder names the hardest puncher he faced (and it’s not Tyson Fury)

Deontay Wilder, despite four defeats in his last six fights, has been linked with a 2026 fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Wilder’s legacy will undoubtedly be his extraordinary punching power.

Jake Paul News / Field Level Media / January 2

WBA drops Jake Paul out of cruiserweight rankings

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is no longer ranked by the World Boxing Association following his knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Dec.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 1

Fighter of the Year: Inoue or Crawford?

The shortlist for Fighter of the Year looks a lot like 2025, 2024, and 2023. Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine, Naoya Inoue of Japan, and Terence Crawford of the United States have passed the Fighter of the Year honor around.

Manny Pacquiao News / HITC / January 1

The night Manny Pacquiao’s weight issues preceded an unexpected first defeat

Early in his career, Manny Pacquiao was unexpectedly knocked out by a journeyman boxer, marking a surprising setback for the future champion. Over the years, Pacquiao’s accomplishments have cemented him as one of boxing’s greatest ever, with an unmatched ability to take over fights across multiple divisions.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman Fight Has A New Date

A long-delayed junior middleweight title fight between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman is back on the table, with both sides now targeting an early 2026 showdown.