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Gervonta Davis Likely Out of Jake Paul Fight: What's Next?

The highly anticipated exhibition bout between social media superstar Jake Paul and undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis is on the verge of collapse.

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Chris Eubank Jr Shares Footage From Ambulance Blocking Incident After Conor Benn Fight

Chris Eubank Jr. is not letting anyone forget about his bombshell accusations against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. Two weeks before his rematch with Conor Benn, Eubank is still bitter over the events that followed their first fight.

Boxing News / MMA Sucka / November 3

Jake Paul’s Next Fight Includes Three Washed Legends: JDS Pathetic Cherry on Top

Apparently we’ve reached the point in Jake Paul’s combat carnival where even Khabib Nurmagomedov’s former manager feels obligated to throw a retired heavyweight into the hat.

Johnny Fisher News / Big Fight Weekend / November 3

‘He punches ridiculously hard’: Johnny Fisher discusses power of new stablemate

Johnny Fisher (15-1, 13 KOs) raced to 13-0, knocking out all but one of his opponents. Fisher then stepped up in class and faced the experienced Dave Allen, with “The Romford Bull” earning a razor-close split-decision win, before being brutally stopped in the rematch.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 3

Court Order Casts Further Doubt On Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis Amid New Allegations

A new court order has all but confirmed that Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis is now far from reality. Davis has found himself in legal trouble, yet again.

Canelo Alvarez News / KO on SI / November 3

Oscar De La Hoya Digs Up Canelo Alvarez Dirt With 1-Word Diss

Way back in 2010, legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya signed Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (who was then a 19-year-old promising Mexican prospect in the welterweight division) to Golden Boy Promotions.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 3

Ryan Garcia removed as Jake Paul opponent option as talks begin for world title fight

Despite being shortlisted as one of Jake Paul’s potential replacement opponents, it seems as though Ryan Garcia has bigger plans. In just a few weeks time on November 14, Jake Paul is scheduled to make his next walk to the boxing ring to take on WBA world lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 3

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn undercard – Adam Azim opponent confirmed for November 15

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will headline a Sela Promotions card in association with Matchroom and Boxxer. The entire card will be sponsored by Ring Magazine and Riyadh Season.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 3

Anthony Joshua tipped for shock return date

Anthony Joshua has surprisingly been tipped for a surprise return to the ring by his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin Preview

WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Erickson Lubin on November 8, as we preview this upcoming fight. Ortiz, who fights in front of his hometown crowd, is currently The Ring’s No.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Ryan Garcia Vs. Mario Barrios – How Does It Play Out?

Ryan Garcia is reportedly nearing a deal to challenge WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios, as we look at how the fight could play out. For Ryan Garcia, the title shot represents a chance to recover from his shocking upset decision loss to Rolly Romero in May.

Anthony Joshua News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Joshua Will Return This Year After Elbow Surgery

Anthony Joshua will return to boxing this year, according to Eddie Hearn. Joshua has recently undergone elbow surgery in the aftermath of his September 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.

Brian Norman Jr. News / Dice City Sports / November 3

Devin Haney Jokes Off Critics, Zeros In on Brian Norman Jr. for Welterweight Title Shot

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — November 22 can’t come fast enough for Devin Haney. The former undisputed lightweight king and junior welterweight titleholder will debut at 147 pounds against unbeaten WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Jake Paul offered new Gervonta Davis replacement option by current world champion

Jake Paul’s shortlist for a last-minute Gervonta Davis replacement just added a current IBF world champion. The controversial matchup between Paul and ‘Tank’ appears to be in jeopardy amid the lightweight’s latest legal issue.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 2

George Groves discusses Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy after Max Kellerman’s comments

Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) enjoyed a storied amateur career, winning a plethora of medals, including gold in the heavyweight division at the 2012 Olympics

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Anthony Joshua News / KO on SI / November 2

Anthony Joshua Surprisingly Confirmed To Fight On One Of Three Dates In 2025

Anthony Joshua has not laced up the gloves for a professional fight in 2025 as of the start of November. The former world champion last competed in September 2024 against Daniel Dubois and has since been removed from the heavyweight rankings.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / November 2

Gervonta Davis Legal Troubles Forces Jake Paul to Approach Four Superstars as Replacement

The much-hyped exhibition bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, scheduled for November 14 in Miami, is currently in jeopardy. Davis is currently facing a serious civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County filed by his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel.

Joshua Buatsi News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

What’s Next For Joshua Buatsi After Beating Zach Parker?

Joshua Buatsi secured a contentious majority decision win over Zach Parker, as we look at his next steps. The win was the perfect response after he had suffered his first loss, which came against Callum Smith in the fight before.

Raymond Muratalla News / BoxingNews.com / November 2

Raymond Muratalla Vs. Andy Cruz – How Does It Play Out?

IBF Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) will reportedly face Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) on January 24th from Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. The news follows after Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing beat Top Rank to stage the fight with a purse bid of $888,888.

Boxing News / NY Fights / November 2

Jake vs Tank Card On The Ropes Due To Davis Lawsuit

The planned Jake vs Tank exhibition fight between social media star and aspiring boxer Jake Paul and WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis appears to be on the ropes and in danger of cancellation two weeks ahead of its scheduled date on November 14 in Miami.

Joshua Buatsi News / NY Fights / November 1

Joshua Buatsi Wins, But Doesn’t Impress on Saturday

British light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi and Queensberry stablemate Zach Parker of Derbyshire stood on the brink of world title contention with a victory Saturday in Manchester.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 1

Eddie Hearn Believes That Devin Haney Is ‘Poisoned by Money’

Devin Haney (32-0, 16 KOs) is preparing to face Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) in Riyadh on November 22. While boxing aficionados are hoping to see ‘The Dream’ perform with the same fire that he showed early in his career, promoter Eddie Hearn is not convinced.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 31

Mikaela Mayer Dominates Mary Spencer to Become Unified Champion at 154 Pounds

MONTREAL — Mikaela Mayer is back on top and now, she’s a unified champion in a third weight division. The former two-division world champion produced a masterful performance Thursday night, defeating WBA champion Mary Spencer by unanimous decision to claim both the vacant WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout

A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Report: Netflix looking into Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch

Netflix is considering putting on a nearly 10-year anniversary rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported on Monday that Netflix has been looking into the possibility of having Mayweather and Pacquiao meet in a fight next year.