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On YouTubeBoxing 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
Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Xander Zayas predicts outcome
The super welterweight division continues to present many possible mouthwatering matchups. Xander Zayas recently won the vacant WBO super welterweight title, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez by unanimous decision.
Dmitry Bivol News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7
‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery
Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is edging closer to a return after undergoing back surgery in August. Since his historic win
Agit Kabayel News / Athlon Sports / January 7
Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba: Preview, storylines
Boxing wasted absolutely no time making noise in 2026. If the first few weeks are any indication, this year is shaping up to be a busy one for the heavyweight division—where undefeated records, interim belts, and future title implications are already colliding.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7
Alfredo Santiago vs Hendri Cedeno: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming bout between Alfredo Santiago and Hendri Cedeno may not command global headlines, but from a betting perspective it offers the kind of stylistic intrigue that often produces value.
Dalton Smith News / Athlon Sports / January 7
Subriel Matías vs. Dalton Smith: Preview, storylines
A major early bout has been set for boxing in 2026, with a high-stakes super lightweight title fight bringing together power, momentum, and real divisional consequences.
Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / January 7
Anthony Joshua’s Uncle Says He’s Retired
Adedamola Joshua, the uncle of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, told the Nigerian newspaper ‘The Punch’ that the fighter has decided to retire from boxing.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7
Canelo Returns To Training
Canelo Alvarez is back in the gym, but will he ever be the same? Just months after his loss to Terence Crawford and a subsequent surgery on his left elbow, Canelo Alvarez has officially begun his rehabilitation.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7
Garcia Passes Lie Detector Test to Deny Haney Doping Claims
In a bid to clear his name, Ryan Garcia recently underwent a voluntary lie detector test to address the doping scandal from his 2024 fight against Devin Haney.
Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 6
Anthony Joshua May Never Step In the Ring Again: Retirement Rumors Swirl
The year 2025 had enormous highs and rock-bottom lows for former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. On December 19, under the bright lights of a Netflix-broadcast
Tyson Fury News / Bloody Elbow / January 6
Tyson Fury makes worrying ‘wheelchair’ admission ahead of planned comeback
At 37 years old, Tyson Fury has announced he will make another comeback to the sport of boxing. After suffering a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk at the end of 2024, Tyson Fury announced once again that he was retiring from the sport of boxing.
Boxing News / KO on SI / January 6
Teddy Atlas Names Pound-For-Pound Star As His 2025 Fighter Of The Year
With the conclusion of 2025, many in the boxing community have begun to debate who the most impressive athlete in the sport was over the calendar year.
Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 6
Zhilei Zhang Reveals His ‘Big Bang’ Hit List: Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, Fabio Wardley & Derek Chisora
It’s a new year, and heavyweight Zhilei Zhang aims to get back to winning ways, revealing the fighters he would like to face: Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, Fabio Wardley, and Derek Chisora.
Tyson Fury News / HITC / January 6
Tyson Fury names his top three opponents for 2026 after confirming boxing comeback
Tyson Fury, the former heavyweight world champion, has revealed his three preferred opponents for when he steps back into the ring in 2026. Tyson Fury has officially confirmed his return to professional boxing in 2026, ending his second retirement following defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.
Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / January 6
Anthony Joshua Reportedly Makes Decision On Boxing Future After Tragic Car Crash
The biggest boxing story in 2026 so far has been the tragic car accident that Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in on December 29 in Lagos, Nigeria, which took the lives of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 6
Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Buddy McGirt breaks it down
One of the most eagerly anticipated fights in recent boxing history will take place 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 up for grabs.
Manny Pacquiao News / HITC / January 6
The $40,000 gamble that turned Manny Pacquiao into a boxing legend
Manny Pacquiao’s career turned on a single decision he made in 2001. Back in December 1998, he claimed his first world title by knocking out WBC flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul in Thailand.
Boxing News / ESPN / January 6
Boxing's best of 2025: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more 
Terence Crawford, Gabriela Fundora, Rolando "Rolly" Romero and others were part of the best boxing moments of 2025.
Teofimo Lopez News / Dice City Sports / January 5
Teofimo Lopez Thrives as an Underdog
Teofimo Lopez is one of boxing’s most fascinating contradictions. Inside the ring, he’s an explosive athlete with rare timing and power. Outside it, he’s mercurial, provocative, and often surrounded by chaos.
Deontay Wilder News / KO on SI / January 5
Deontay Wilder Makes Major Boxing Admission After Recent Struggles
Despite turning 40 in October, Deontay Wilder does not plan to retire any time soon. However, that was not always the case, as he admitted to contemplating retirement on multiple occasions during his recent 1-4 skid.
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