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Deontay Wilder to Face Derek Chisora on April 4 at O2 Arena in London

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will return to the ring on April 4, when he faces longtime contender Derek Chisora at London’s O2 Arena, it was announced Friday.

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Lauren Price’s Homecoming Announced

WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine welterweight champion Lauren Price will headline against her WBA mandatory Stephanie Pineiro Aquino on April 4. The fight will take place from the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, as Price makes her homecoming.

Serhii Bohachuk News / Fights Around The World / January 31

Serhii Bohachuk: ‘I Think I Stayed At 154 Too Long’

Zuffa Boxing returns on Sunday, February 1, live on Paramount+. The co-main features Serhii Bohachuk (26-3, 24 KOs) making his middleweight debut against Radzhab Butaev (16-1, 12 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round bout.

Gervonta Davis News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Gervonta Davis’ Future After Posting Bail

Gervonta Davis was released on bail just hours after being apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Miami Gardens police, as we look at what is next.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly live results update

On Saturday, January 31, at the Newcastle Arena, Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly headlines a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. They will clash for Murtazaliev’s IBF super welterweight title.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora confirmed to headline Misfits Pro card in April

Brunch Boxing originally reported that Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora was being finalised to take place in London in April. That initial report has now been confirmed by MF Pro, who will host the 100th professional fight for Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) and Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) combined.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson fight card hit by late blow

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. They will meet for Lopez’s lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

Carlos Adames News / ESPN / January 30

Adames (illness) WDs from title bout vs. Williams

WBC Middleweight champion Carlos Adames has pulled out of Saturday's title defense against Austin Williams due to an illness.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 30

Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz: Who Wins?

The month of January isn’t particularly known for being a month where meaningful fights take place. It isn’t usually until almost at the halfway point of the year that the boxing calendar starts to open up with mega matchups of high importance.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 30

Terence Crawford Is Certain That Shakur Stevenson Will Prove Himself on Fight Night

Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 18 KOs) will soon test their mettle in a welterweight showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Shakur Stevenson News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Teófimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson press conference quotes and fight prediction

Teófimo López (22-1, 13 KOs) will soon put his WBO super lightweight world title at stake against Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs). Their bout headlines a Ring Magazine card at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 30

Teofimo, Shakur went from sparring as princes to fighting to be boxing kings

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. sparred at a Miami gym. On Saturday, they fight for much more.

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Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / January 30

Anthony Joshua Chokes Up in Emotional First Public Video Since Fatal Car Crash

One month after a fatal car crash took the lives of two of his friends and sent him to the hospital, Anthony Joshua has made his first on-camera appearance.

Jake Paul News / HITC / January 30

Jake Paul’s MVP signs viral Misfits Boxing star

Most Valuable Promotions is likely to get a boost in visibility after landing a new signing. Following his defeat to Anthony Joshua late last year, Jake Paul was handed an indefinite suspension as he recovered from some notable injuries.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou press conference quotes and fight prediction

Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) will soon put their respective world titles at stake against each other. Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Manny Pacquiao News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Pacquiao Vs. Haney Mentioned

Manny Pacquiao, now 47 years old, may have an unexpected path to becoming the oldest welterweight champion after his pursuit of Rolando Romero failed, as a new door may have opened via Devin Haney.

Anthony Joshua News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Nigeria Car Crash: 'God’s the Best Planner.'

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a devastating car crash in Nigeria late last year that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends.

Bakhram Murtazaliev News / NY Fights / January 29

Murtazaliev and Kelly Fired Up For Title Fight In Newcastle Saturday

It might be January in Newcastle, England, but the temperature was hot at the final news conference ahead of the IBF Super Welterweight title fight between champion Bakhram Murtazaliev and challenger Josh Kelly from nearby Sunderland, England.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 29

Zayas vs Baraou: Unification Under The Radar Saturday

The 2026 boxing schedule gets roaring for real this weekend with multiple major championship fights around the world. One of the best matchups is flying

Gervonta Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 29

Gervonta Davis Arrested in Miami on Kidnapping, Battery Charges

Former world champion Gervonta Davis was taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday, roughly two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with a domestic violence investigation, according to a report first published by TMZ.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 29

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search

Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.

Tyson Fury News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 29

What to know about Tyson Fury’s comeback opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov, the man who fights bears

After almost two years of waiting, Tyson Fury is now set to come back inside the boxing ring. Arguably in the best shape of his career, Fury is now set to battle Arslanbek Makhmudov in the United Kingdom, in a fight that will be streamed live on Netflix.

Boxing News / HITC / January 29