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Ex-heavyweight champ says one factor could give Jake Paul a real chance vs Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua has a significant choice to make ahead of December 19, according to a former champion. From the moment Joshua and Jake Paul first faced off, the difference between them was clear, even without considering their respective boxing skills.

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Eddie Hearn Compares Terence Crawford’s Missed Jake Paul Payday To Canelo Fight

When Jake Paul's scheduled fight against Gervonta "Tank" Davis (which was scheduled to occur on November 14 in Miami, Florida) was cancelled, it quickly came out that Paul was trying to secure a short-notice fight against several top names in the sport of boxing as a replacement.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 23

Devin Haney fires back at Conor Benn after beating Brian Norman Jr

On Saturday, November 22, on a stacked Ring IV card, Devin Haney delivered arguably a career-best performance, beating Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision to win the WBO welterweight world title.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 23

How David Benavidez outdid Artur Beterbiev and Sergey Kovalev in his latest KO win

David Benavidez picked up his first knockout win in two years on Saturday night. The WBC light heavyweight champion’s last two fights ended in unanimous decision victories.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 23

How Anthony Joshua’s key advice once helped Jake Paul’s arch-rival to beat his brother

Anthony Joshua has already aided in the defeat of one Paul. ‘AJ’ is less than a month away from his return to the boxing ring, having not competed since a crushing loss at Wembley Stadium over 14 months ago.

Devin Haney News / NY Fights / November 23

Dream Performance by Devin Haney Wins Third Division Title

Dare to doubt Devin Haney again at your own risk.. Making a bold move up to the welterweight division, Haney delivered a master class against the man considered the most dangerous puncher in the division to become a three-division champion.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Haney becomes 3-division champ in dominant win

Devin Haney rolled to an emphatic win over Brian Norman Jr. to capture the WBO welterweight crown Saturday, giving him a title in his third division.

Brian Norman Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr. Results and Highlights

Devin Haney and Brian Norman Jr. showcase contrasting styles and tactical adjustments Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez deliver fast exchanges

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 22

Benavidez Batters Yarde To Remain WBC Champ

WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez retained his belt by stopping Anthony Yarde in the seventh round, as you can see how the fight played out live. Benavidez came into this fight making the first defense of his belt.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 22

Mason tops Noakes in brutal lightweight title fight

Abdullah Mason became boxing's current youngest men's world champion when he unanimously outpointed Sam Noakes to win the vacant WBO world lightweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Mike Tyson set a record that no one has come close to when he steamrolled Muhammad Ali’s last foe

On this day in 1986, Mike Tyson won his first heavyweight title in just two rounds. Tyson claimed that he was scared “to death” ahead of his boxing debut back in March of 1985 at the Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Ex-heavyweight champ who faced Anthony Joshua’s fierce rival thinks one key will give Jake Paul a chance

A former champion believes that Anthony Joshua has a big decision to make ahead of December 19. Even without taking their skill levels into account, the first face off between Joshua and Jake Paul showed how much of a mismatch their upcoming bout is.

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Devin Haney News / Fights Around The World / November 22

‘Haney is Going to Sleep’: Promises Brian Norman Sr

Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KOs) will be defending his WBO title on Saturday, as Devin Haney (32-0, 16 KOs) makes his welterweight debut. While many believe that Haney’s skillset will prove problematic for the 24-year-old, Norman Jr’s father, Brian Norman Sr, believes that his son is the one who should be feared on fight night.

Jake Paul News / Fights Around The World / November 22

Eddie Hearn Warns Jake Paul of ‘Double Nyquil Time’

Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is preparing himself for a world of pain on December 19, or so says Eddie Hearn. As the ‘Problem Child’ gears up for a showdown against Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), the Matchroom boss remains optimistic that while the former might make a lot of money on fight night, the end might just not be what he anticipates.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua press conference highlights including cold warning

On November 21, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, the opening press conference for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua took place. The main event and undercard are set for December 19 and will stream live on Netflix to all subscribers.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — Preview, betting odds and fight card for November 24

On Monday, November 24, Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue will headline a Teiken Promotions card in association with Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Jake Paul 'ready to die' to upset Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul says he's willing to go where most fighters won't. At the first faceoff in Miami, the size gap was glaring with the 6-foot-6 Anthony Joshua towering over the 6-foot-1 Paul, but the message from the smaller man was louder.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Canelo Alvarez Reveals Plan for a Terence Crawford Rematch — Everything You Need to Know

Major rematch talks beginning to take shape Canelo discusses next-year plans in new televised clip Opponent exploring options in another division The first meeting between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford wasn’t just a fight — it was one of those rare nights where the shock didn’t wear off for weeks.

Jesse Rodriguez News / Fights Around The World / November 21

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds

2025 likely won’t be remembered as one of the most memorable years boxing has seen over the last decade, with the highs of Terence Crawford‘s victory over Canelo Alvarez on Netflix and the lows of the sport becoming even more fragmented, with high-priced PPVs emerging every other weekend.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 21

Anderson Silva to fight Tyron Woodley on Jake Paul card

MMA icons Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley are entering the boxing ring on the main card of next month's Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced Friday.