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Jai Opetaia aiming to spoil Jake Paul’s plans as he makes cruiserweight callout

Jai Opetaia has been in pursuit of a cruiserweight unification bout in recent times as the unbeaten fighter currently holds the IBF title. Opetaia’s recent win over Claudio Squeo improved his record to 28-0, in what was the third defense of his IBF title in his second reign.

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How Can Boxing Prevent Fighters From Running?

Roy Jones Jr. says there needs to be rules to prevent fighters from refusing to engage and run as we look at how this could be addressed. Jones’ comments arrive in the aftermath of the May 2 Times Square card.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 5

Is Dave Allen Ready For The Big Fights?

Eddie Hearn wants Dave Allen to box Deontay Wilder next rather than the latter facing Anthony Joshua, but is he ready for the big fights? Allen is looking for the bigger fights following his recent fifth-round stoppage win over Johnny Fisher.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 4

Roy Jones Jr Breaks Down Manny Pacquiao’s Path To Victory Against Mario Barrios

46-year-old Manny Pacquiao makes his return to the ring against Mario Barrios on July 19. 'Pacman' is challenging for the WBC welterweight title. A former eight division world champion, the only in boxing history, Pacquiao is looking to achieve greatness yet again.

Dmitry Bivol News / Dice City Sports / July 4

IBF Orders Dmitry Bivol Mandatory Against Michael Eifert

The IBF has officially ordered unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol 24-1 (12 KOs) to defend his title against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, marking the second attempt by the sanctioning body to secure a world title opportunity for the German contender.

David Benavidez News / Dice City Sports / July 4

David Benavidez To Defend Belt Against Power Punching Veteran

David Benavidez is scheduled to make the first defense of his WBC light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde on a Riyadh Season card in November, Turki Alalshikh confirmed Thursday.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 4

Canelo Alvarez’s Coach Eddy Reynoso Makes Major Claim Ahead Of Terence Crawford Fight

The undisputed super middleweight title will be on the line for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford on September 13. The two fighters have completed their three city press tour in Riyadh, New York, and Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 4

Five Biggest Rivalries in Women’s Boxing History Ranked

On July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York, Katie Taylor will once again face her old foe Amanda Serrano, this time in their third meeting. With Taylor currently leading 2-0, it got us thinking at Big Fight Weekend about womens boxing rivalries.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / July 4

Tyson Fury Announces 3rd Fight With Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury has shared that a third fight with unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is set for April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. The news comes after Turki Alalshikh, owner of Ring Magazine, said Fury would be returning in 2026.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 4

Oleksandr Usyk’s star pupil takes on proven spoiler on blockbuster Daniel Dubois rematch card

Oleksandr Usyk hopes to do the double on yet another British fighter as he gears up to rematch Daniel Dubois. Oleksandr Usyk will battle it out with Daniel Dubois for a second time on July 19th in a bid to put any low-blow controversy to bed once and for all.

Jack Catterall News / BoxingNews.com / July 4

Catterall And Harlem Eubank Face-Off For The Final Time

Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank Jr. made weight before their July 5 welterweight clash. Catterall fights at welterweight for the first time since 2020, when he defeated Timo Schwarzkopf via a unanimous decision.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Knockout / July 4

Manny Pacquiao fought in ‘Blaze of Glory’ in first outing since brutally concluding a bitter rivalry

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on July 19th against Mario Barrios, but he is now years removed from his fighting prime. Manny Pacquiao will be 46 years old when he steps into the ring against Mario Barrios, who was born months after Pacquiao turned pro.

Dillian Whyte News / Bloody Knockout / July 4

Dillian Whyte wants to finally have the opportunity to take on a rival he ‘doesn’t like’… ‘I can knock him out’

Dillian Whyte is desperate to finally settle his differences with a huge rival. On August 16, ‘The Body Snatcher’ will return to the ring against Moses Itauma in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua News / Bloody Knockout / July 4

Anthony Joshua nearly had a street fight with a controversial boxing star who claims ‘he backed down’

Anthony Joshua came close to blows with one of his biggest rivals. At his sparkling best, the Brit was a truly terrifying competitor, with devastating power in his hands.

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Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Video surfaces of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being arrested

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested this week by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and a video has since emerged that shows the professional boxer being detained.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 4

IBF Title Eliminator Ordered to Decide Hitchins’ Mandatory Challenger

As reported by Dan Rafael and others, the IBF has ordered an intriguing super lightweight title eliminator, with former champ Liam Paro potentially facing undefeated Mexican Lindolfo Delgado.

Jack Johnson News / Bloody Knockout / July 4

Jack Johnson caused riots by beating the ‘Great White Hope’ in the Fight of the Century, 115 years ago

115 years ago today, Jack Johnson’s victory over America’s “Great White Hope” caused over 20 people to be killed in riots all across America. During a time when race relations were at an all-time low in the United States, Jack Johnson stood out in a country that derided his achievements for the color of his skin.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Jake Paul had wild quote about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. before deportation

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is facing deportation after he was arrested by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday, and some are now wondering if Jake Paul knew what was coming.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 4

Intriguing World Title Fight Added to November Riyadh Season Card

Riyadh Season boxing continues to deliver some of the most impressive cards the sport has seen in recent memory. Turki Alalshikh recently announced that Devin Haney will face Brian Norman Jr, while David Benavidez will take on Anthony Yarde on a yet-to-be-confirmed date in November.

Gervonta Davis News / KO on SI / July 4

Gervonta Davis Issued Knockout Warning From Top Contender’s Father: ‘He’s Not Invincible'

Gervonta Davis is set to take on Lamont Roach in a rematch on August 16 as the controversial first fight between the pair ended in a majority draw. While Davis retained his WBA lightweight title, there are questions about whether he trained seriously for the first Roach fight and whether 'Tank' may be on the decline.

Boxing News / NY Fights / July 4

ICE Arrests Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.: What We Know

The boxing world is reeling today from an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Julio César Chávez Jr..

Manny Pacquiao News / Fights Around The World / July 3

Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios ‘Gloves Off’ Premieres July 3

NEW YORK—July 2, 2025— Today, Prime Video announced Gloves Off: Pacquiao vs Barrios & Fundora vs Tszyu II, the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries.