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Terence Crawford Calls For Sparring Partner's Title Shot After Mbilli Elevation

Terence Crawford wants his close friend and former training partner to have one of his old belts. Crawford became the undisputed super middleweight champion when he defeated Canelo Alvarez in September 2025, three months before he vacated the titles by announcing his retirement.

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Shakur Stevenson assesses Teofimo Lopez ahead of ‘Ring 6’ showdown

On January 31, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines the “Ring 6” fight card live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. This intriguing clash will see them meet for Lopez’s lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / January 28

The Gypsy King Returns: Fury Announces Comeback Fight on Netflix

Tyson Fury will fight Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, streamed live on Netflix in the UK This marks Fury’s fifth retirement from boxing,

Ryan Garcia News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Barrios vs. Garcia Lead Three Title Fights on DAZN Card

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring after nearly a year away following a punishing loss to Rolando 'Rolly' Romero on the historic Times Square card on May 2025, a defeat that halted his momentum and forced a reset.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 28

WBC Elevates Christian Mbilli to Full Super Middleweight Champion After Crawford Stripped

The World Boxing Council has officially crowned a new super middleweight champion. Christian Mbilli, previously the WBC interim titleholder, has been elevated to full champion following the sanctioning body’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of the belt he won against Canelo Alvarez.

Terence Crawford News / Dice City Sports / January 28

Terence Crawford’s Call for Martinez Title Shot Reignites Belt Debate

Terence Crawford may have intended to uplift a fellow fighter, but his latest social media post instead reopened one of boxing’s most persistent debates: how much championship belts really matter and when.

Tyson Fury News / Field Level Media / January 28

Tyson Fury unretiring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's comeback fight will be against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The bout will take place in Fury's native United Kingdom, with the venue to be announced later.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 28

I Heart NY: Lopez vs Stevenson is One of The Best 140 lb Matchups Ever- And It Belongs In The Apple

Forty-three years ago, undefeated Davey Moore was scheduled to defend his WBA junior middleweight title against legendary former lightweight and welterweight champ Roberto Duran on May 27, 1983, in South Africa.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 28

Boxer Elevated To World Champion Following Terence Crawford Retirement

Christian Mbilli became a world champion and called his mother. This week, during a ceremony in Mexico City, the World Boxing Council elevated Mbilli from interim titleholder to World Champion at 168 pounds following the retirement of Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 28

Meet the Furys, boxing's most prolific family

The Furys have a convincing case to be considered the most prolific fighting family. There's more of them than you realise...

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 28

Tyson Fury return confirmed by Netflix – Turki Alalshikh confirms show promotion

Tyson Fury is back. “The Gypsy King” has dazzled throughout his career, but has also been known for his consistent retiring and then unretiring. Soon after his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury announced his retirement once again, before he recently announced his intention to return to professional boxing in 2026.