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David Haye weighs in on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul headlines a Most Valuable Promotions fight card on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main card will be available to stream on Netflix for all subscribers.

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Eddie Hearn unveils his 3-fight Christmas wishlist for 2026

2026 is already looking like a memorable year for boxing, with Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson confirmed, among others. There are many other rumoured fights in the works, and when speaking to the DAZN social media team, Eddie Hearn revealed his desired 3-fight Christmas wishlist.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Manny Pacquiao-backed IBA World Championships kick off in Dubai with $8million prize pot on the line

Manny Pacquiao is overseeing one of the biggest tournaments in amateur boxing as the sport’s top prospects compete for a share of a massive $8.32million prize pot.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach: Preview & Betting Tips

If you wanted a clean stylistic contrast, you couldn’t script it much better than Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach on Saturday night. Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KO’s) enters the fight riding the highest momentum of his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 5

Shakur Stevenson Reveals What Floyd Mayweather Told Him Ahead Of Teofimo Lopez Bout

On January 31, in New York, Shakur Stevenson is set to move up to the super lightweight division to challenge Teofimo Lopez for the WBO title. A win for Stevenson would make him a four-division champion at the age of 28.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 5

Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail press conference quotes and fight prediction

Shabaz Masoud (14-0, 4 KOs) and Peter McGrail (12-1, 6 KOs) will soon clash for the vacant European super bantamweight title. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Roy Jones Jr. News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Only man to beat Roy Jones Jr. twice named alongside Gennadiy Golovkin in 2026 Hall of Fame class

Three decorated fighters headline the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. Several months ago, Ryan Garcia was criticized for saying that Gennadiy Golovkin isn’t a Hall of Fame worthy fighter.

Boxing News / NY Fights / December 5

Golovkin, Tarver, Benn Head 2026 Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) announced its Class of 2026 today, as selected by voters from the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) and additional select experts.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 4

Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin Elected to International Boxing Hall of Fame; Tarver, Benn Join 2025 Class

One of the most feared punchers of his era and one of the greatest middleweights of all time Gennadiy “Triple G” Golovkin has officially earned his place among boxing immortals.

Terence Crawford News / Dice City Sports / December 4

Terence Crawford Explodes After WBC Strips His 168-Pound Title: 'You Should Be Paying Me'

Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford is no longer the WBC titleholder at least not on paper. Days after President Mauricio Sulaiman

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 4

Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail: Preview & Betting Tips

In a clash that has hardcore boxing fans buzzing, Shabaz Masoud meets Peter McGrail in a bout that could define the next major breakout star of the British super-bantamweight scene. Masoud (14-0, 4 KO’s) often referred to as “The Maverick,” fights like someone who understands timing and rhythm on a deeper level.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 4

From Riddick Bowe to Terence Crawford: 35 Years Later, The WBC Faces Another Public Clash

The WBC (World Boxing Council) and Terence Crawford are beefing. Here we go again. Boxing being stupid, bogging itself down with outside-the-ring stuff which turns off prospective new fans who just want to see good fights, and not get caught up in politics.

Johnny Fisher News / BoxingNews.com / December 4

Johnny Fisher vs Herbert Matovu: Preview & Betting Tips

Johnny Fisher returns to action this weekend in a heavyweight matchup against Herbert Matovu, a contest designed to keep Fisher active as he continues his slow build toward the British domestic scene.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 4

Anthony Joshua Weight Reveal Could Mean Trouble For Jake Paul

One of the first things that boxing fans point to when noticing why Jake Paul's December 19 fight against Anthony Joshua could be dangerous for Paul is the clear weight disparity between these two.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 4

2026 boxing calendar boosted as Callum Smith vs David Morrell agreement is reached

The Callum Smith vs David Morrell WBO purse bid for the interim title was scheduled for December 4, after they applied an extension to the original November 18 date.

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Boxing News / ESPN / December 4

Golovkin, Tarver, Benn elected to boxing's HOF

Former champions Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn have been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Thursday.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Dice City Sports / December 4

Oleksandr Usyk Keeps Future Open, Eyes Return to Undisputed Status Despite Belt Changes

Oleksandr Usyk’s next move remains uncertain, but the 38-year-old unified heavyweight champion made one thing clear at the WBC’s annual convention in Bangkok: he has no plans to walk away from boxing and every plan to reclaim his position as the undisputed king.

Jai Opetaia News / Big Fight Weekend / December 4

Jai Opetaia vs. Hüseyin Cinkara press conference quotes and fight prediction

Jai Opetaia (28-0, 22 KOs) will soon defend his IBF cruiserweight world title against Hüseyin Cinkara (23-0, 19 KOs). Their bout headlines a Tasman Fighters card at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Australia.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Manny Pacquiao was being dominated before scoring brutal face-plant KO to win his first world title

Manny Pacquiao’s road to a record-breaking tally began 27 years ago today. The Filipino fan favorite is undoubtedly one of boxing’s greatest of all time, having become the only fighter in history to win twelve world titles in eight different weight divisions.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 4

Ranking Saturday's fights: Roach-Cruz, Foster-Fulton, more

Nick Parkinson ranks this weekend's fights from best to worst and explains what's at stake.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 4

Pitbull Cruz reacts to Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline “The Ring 6” fight card in New York City. Lopez vs Stevenson will be for Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title, with Stevenson stepping up in weight as the current WBC lightweight champion.