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Haney Puts Keyshawn Davis On Notice – ‘You On The List’

WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney says that Keyshawn Davis is one of his targets moving forward. Haney’s comments came with the condition that Davis beats Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026 in his next fight.

Anthony Joshua News / Field Level Media / January 8

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends who died in crash

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid tribute to the two "brothers" he lost in a tragic car accident last month in Nigeria. Joshua was briefly hospitalized after the Dec.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8

Shakur Stevenson breaks down potential Subriel Matias showdown

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card, with Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title on the line.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 8

Joshua shares tribute to friends killed in crash

Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele following their deaths in a car crash in Nigeria.

Keyshawn Davis News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Keyshawn Davis Might Have Landed The Golden Ticket At 147

Devin Haney isn’t short on options at welterweight, but one rising name has quickly moved onto his radar: Keyshawn Davis. The reigning WBO welterweight champion made his interest clear this week after Davis publicly floated the idea of jumping straight to 147 pounds following his next fight.

Naoya Inoue News / HITC / January 8

Naoya Inoue lined up to face unbeaten champion in major super-bantamweight clash

Naoya Inoue is not wasting any time. Just weeks after his last title defence, the Japanese superstar looks to be lining up another fight. Inoue made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia on December 27, where he took on David Picasso to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight crown.

Gabriela Fundora News / ESPN / January 8

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Fundora moves up; a new name in the top 10

Gabriela Fundora keeps moving up and Elif Nur Turhan scored another impressive TKO victory. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8

‘Give me a call’: Fabio Wardley challenges Tyson Fury

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently delivered news that came as no surprise: “The Gypsy King” is making his return. He has retired and unretired at various times over the years, so this time would not have shocked many. Fury has been working out with Kevin Lerena ahead of an expected 2026 comeback.

Terri Harper News / ESPN / January 8

Dubois puts pressure on Harper over title fight

Caroline Dubois was pleaded with Terri Harper not to "ask for silly things" and to agree a deal for a lightweight unification bout in the first quarter of 2026.

Dmitry Bivol News / BoxingNews.com / January 8

Bivol’s Next Target Becomes Clearer

Dmitry Bivol is back in training with reports he is finalizing his return to the ring, with Germany’s IBF Michael Eifert as the next target. Bivol cemented his place in boxing history in February 2025 by defeating Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 7

Subriel Matias Aims To Make Dalton Smith Say ‘No Mas’ on Saturday in Brooklyn

If Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias felt put off by the temp in Brooklyn, as he went through the paces at the famed and fabled Gleason’s Gym in Dumbo, he didn’t betray it on Wednesday.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

‘Who else Is there to fight?’ – Eddie Hearn questions Vergil Ortiz Jr regarding Jaron Ennis fight

The super welterweight division continues to be one of the most exciting in the sport. The current champions are Sebastian Fundora, Xander Zayas, Bakhram Murtazaliev, and Abass Baraou.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 7

Tyson Fury Responds To Fabio Wardley's World Title Fight Comments

Tyson Fury has returned and is looking to get back into the ring in a big way. And in a statement online, Fury said that fellow British basher Fabio Wardley “could be an option” for 2026.

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Naoya Inoue News / Bloody Elbow / January 7

Naoya Inoue set to defend undisputed super-bantamweight title against undefeated champion

Just a matter of weeks after his most recent title defense, Naoya Inoue’s next title defense already looks set. On December 27, Naoya Inoue made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia when he defended his undisputed super-bantamweight title against David Picasso.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Xander Zayas predicts outcome

The super welterweight division continues to present many possible mouthwatering matchups. Xander Zayas recently won the vacant WBO super welterweight title, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez by unanimous decision.

Dmitry Bivol News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is edging closer to a return after undergoing back surgery in August. Since his historic win

Agit Kabayel News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba: Preview, storylines

Boxing wasted absolutely no time making noise in 2026. If the first few weeks are any indication, this year is shaping up to be a busy one for the heavyweight division—where undefeated records, interim belts, and future title implications are already colliding.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7