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After a year away from the ring, Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) returns to make his super lightweight debut against former world title challenger Jamaine Ortiz (20-2, 10 KOs).

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Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: Preview, Start Time, Undercard

On January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) of New York will take on New Jersey's Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) at Madison Square Garden. The event has been coined 'The Ring VI', and is being promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing, in association with The Ring Magazine.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 31

Brawls Erupt at Teofimo Lopez–Shakur Stevenson Weigh-In at Madison Square Garden

Punches started flying long before the opening bell for Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson. Multiple fights broke out during Friday’s weigh-ins at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Lauren Price News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

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.

Anthony Joshua News / MMA Weekly / January 30

Anthony Joshua breaks silence on deadly car crash

On Dec. 19, Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 31

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Barry Hearn says ‘naughty’ Jake Paul paid a $100 million price for Matchroom Boxing fiasco

Eddie Hearn’s father, Barry Hearn, has revealed how Jake Paul paid a heavy financial price after a public dispute with Matchroom Boxing spiralled into a costly legal battle.

Tyson Fury News / Field Level Media / January 28

Tyson Fury unretiring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's comeback fight will be against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The bout will take place in Fury's native United Kingdom, with the venue to be announced later.