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Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo – live results update from the Adventist Health Arena

On Saturday, December 13, at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, CA, Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN.

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Manny Pacquiao Reveals What Canelo Must Do To Beat Terence Crawford

It seemed like every person in the boxing community weighed in on who they thought would win when Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez faced each other on September 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Conor Benn makes his pick

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the highly anticipated “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Boxing News / HITC / December 13

Why Manny Pacquiao has no interest in facing Jake Paul, even for $35 million

Manny Pacquiao’s manager has dismissed any chance of the boxing legend stepping into the ring with Jake Paul. Pacquiao, now 46, is eyeing a return in March next year but still doesn’t have an opponent lined up.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez Rematch News

There have been conflicting opinions about whether the boxing world wants to see a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after these two pound-for-pound greats fought three months ago.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

3 Potential Warm-Up Fights For Tyson Fury And Anthony Joshua Ahead Of Mega Bout

On December 12th, Ring Magazine announced that a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. No date or location was provided for the bout, but the British heavyweights may finally be set to clash.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

‘Little technical bulls**t’: Carl Froch blasts Jake Paul sparring stories

On December 19, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul headlines a Most Valuable Promotions card at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main fight card will stream live on Netflix for all subscribers, with the prelims card free on the Netflix YouTube channel.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13

‘Dangerous for his overall health’: Ex-Anthony Joshua opponent sends brutal warning to Jake Paul

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is set to headline a Most Valuable Promotions card on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main portion of the card will be free to all Netflix subscribers, while the prelims will be available through the Netflix YouTube channel.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 13

Former UFC champion calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'dangerous,' fears Paul could get hurt

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul takes on his toughest test to date, by leaps and bounds, on Dec. 19 in Miami, Florida. Paul faces the 2012 Olympic gold medalist and former two-time unified world boxing champion Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Fury Vs. Joshua Set For 2026

Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. Reports indicate that the pair would have their own bouts before they fight each other.

Kubrat Pulev News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Gassiev Knocks Out Pulev

Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev to secure the latter’s WBA Regular Heavyweight Title. The early rounds were a cagey affair, with both fighters feeling each other out.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Usyk Warns Paul Over The Joshua Fight – ‘I Will Pray For Jake’

Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk has delivered a brutal assessment of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua December 19 fight, saying AJ ‘could kill Paul.’ Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022, is now sharing a training camp with Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Only name Jake Paul said he wouldn’t fight believes he’s made a huge error ahead of Anthony Joshua bout

Jake Paul recently revealed the top name on the list of fighters that he wouldn’t step in the ring with. The controversial star’s decision to fight Anthony Joshua on December 19 has earned him a lot of praise due to the challenge that is in front of him.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set to finally meet in 2026 after one crucial step happens first

One of the biggest fights in boxing is reportedly set to finally take place next year. Many believed that after years of talking about the chances of it finally happening, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could share the ring with each other in the near future.

Badou Jack News / KO on SI / December 12

Badou Jack Mocks Noel Mikaelian With Stinging “Sparring Session” Dig

Badou Jack plans to make his second WBC cruiserweight title defense look easy. He felt he did that the first time around against Noel Mikaelian, but he plans to make it even more obvious in the rematch.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Jake Paul vs Manny Pacquiao: Why boxing legend would reject a $35 million fight offer

Manny Pacquiao’s manager says he’s got absolutely no interest in fighting Jake Paul. The eight-weight world champion is currently looking for an opponent to face in March 2026.

Canelo Alvarez News / Bloody Elbow / December 13

Canelo Alvarez works with fighting dentist with massive KO record in Glory kickboxing

Canelo Alvarez has fighting men all around him, from coaches to training partners and apparently even a dentist who knocks people out. The boxing icon is very detail oriented, and last year learned of a dentist who competes at Glory Kickboxing named Abraham Vidales.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Deontay Wilder Makes Cautious Prediction for Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua

Seven whole days. That’s all that stands between us and Jake Paul stepping into a boxing ring with Anthony Joshua — a sentence that still feels like it should auto-correct into a Marvel crossover.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 12

Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan: Preview & Betting Tips

2025 closes with a compelling cruiserweight showdown as veteran Badou Jack rematches the surging Norair Mikaeljan on Saturday night. Jack (29-3-3, 17 KO’s) has long been one of the sport’s most consistent craftsmen.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 12

Roy Jones Jr. Picks Between Ortiz And Ennis – ‘Tough To Call’

Roy Jones Jr. has given his take on a prospective fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis. Reports indicate that formal negotiations have started for a junior-middleweight clash.

Richardson Hitchins News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Richardson Hitchins Reunites With Matchroom Boxing: '2026 Will Be a Huge Year'

After months of uncertainty surrounding his promotional future, Richardson Hitchins has officially reunited with Matchroom Boxing. The unbeaten IBF junior welterweight champion announced the news across his social media platforms on Monday a move that solidifies his position as one of boxing’s fastest-rising stars heading into 2026.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Creates Stylistic Issues

A blockbuster showdown with true pound-for-pound implications is officially set. Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. will headline The Ring 6 on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, streaming globally on DAZN.