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Anthony Joshua proved he’s more than a puncher in rematch with boxer who KO’d him in iconic upset

Anthony Joshua bounced back from his first professional defeat in December 2019. Six months prior, Andy Ruiz knocked him out to score one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

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Kubrat Pulev Vs. Murat Gassiev Breakdown

WBA Regular Champion Kubrat Pulev takes on Murat Gassiev for December 12. Here is a preview of the upcoming fight. Pulev was ordered to face Moses Itauma, only for Pulev’s team to submit a special permit request to the WBA who allowed him to face Gassiev.

Badou Jack News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Badou Jack Vs. Noel Mikaelian Breakdown

WBC Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack rematches Noel Mikaelian on December 13, as we preview this upcoming fight. The fight takes place from the Ace Mission Studio in Los Angeles, as part of a $29.99 PPV with a twist.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Gervonta Davis breaks his silence on Jake Paul fight cancellation after Anthony Joshua booking

Gervonta Davis has claimed that Jake Paul called off their fight due to being beaten up in sparring – not the legal battles that the YouTuber has claimed.

Erislandy Lara News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Erislandy Lara Scores Two Knockdowns to Retain WBA Middleweight Title

SAN ANTONIO — Erislandy Lara did exactly what he needed to do Saturday night at Frost Bank Center: win decisively, avoid damage, and keep his WBA middleweight title.

Rances Barthelemy News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Frank Martin Scores Vicious KO in Junior Welterweight Debut, Blasts Out Barthelemy in Four

SAN ANTONIO — Frank Martin returned to the ring Saturday night with the force of a man determined to erase his last performance from memory. And in his first fight at 140 pounds, “The Ghost” delivered exactly that a ruthless knockout win over former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy at the Frost Bank Center.

Isaac Cruz News / Fights Around The World / December 7

Sunday Convo: Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach — Controversial Decision or Fight of Two Halves?

A large crowd of 10,230 gathered at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, to watch the pay-per-view fight card headlined by WBC interim junior welterweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) face Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs).

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Anthony Joshua leaves chilling warning for Jake Paul as fight edges closer

Anthony Joshua has warned Jake Paul that he is not going to be taking it easy in their fight – and he only views a knockout as a success. The two-time unified heavyweight champion is a massive favorite over Paul ahead of their bout on Netflix later this month.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 7

Roy Jones Jr sends brutal warning to Jake Paul ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is set for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This highly anticipated clash will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card available to stream on Netflix for all subscribers.

‘I am officially not retired from all formats’ - Shakib Al Hasan reverses retirement to play one last series

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has announced that he is reversing his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, stating his intention to play in all three formats.

Isaac Cruz News / KO on SI / December 7

Lamont Roach Sounds Off On Controversial Draw vs Isaac Cruz

Despite producing two of the best performances of his boxing career in his two most recent bouts, Lamont Roach has had a brutal 2025. The first of these performances came against Gervonta "Tank" Davis for Davis' WBC lightweight belt on March 1.

Tyson Fury News / ESPN / December 7

Tyson Fury drops cryptic clue about boxing return

Tyson Fury has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will return to boxing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 7

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – Joshua Buatsi makes his prediction

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

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 7

Isaac Cruz Vs Lamont Roach Ends In A Majority Draw

Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a majority draw in their WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Title fight, 115-111 Cruz, 113-113, 113-113, as you can see how the fight played out live. Cruz secured the interim title with a win over Omar Salcido in July, his second win on the spin.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Jake Paul shows off ugly injury from sparring Anthony Joshua’s protege days before heavyweight clash

Jake Paul has not been taking it easy in sparring for his fight with Anthony Joshua, and has the bruises to show for it. Back when he was due to face Gervonta Davis, Paul pulled out all the stops as he brought out the likes of Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis and Raymond Ford.

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Erislandy Lara News / BoxingNews.com / December 6

Lara Eases Past Gonzalez To Retain WBA Belt

The WBA Middleweight Champion Erislandy Lara retained his title with a comfortable unanimous decision win (118-108, 119-107, 120-106) over Johan Gonzalez,

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 6

Jai Opetaia Survives Scare, Stops Huseyin Cinkara in Eight to Keep Cruiserweight Ambitions Alive

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — Jai Opetaia kept his unification dreams intact, but not without turbulence. The undefeated Ring and IBF cruiserweight champion overcame serious early adversity before knocking out Huseyin Cinkara in the eighth round on Saturday night, closing out a tougher-than-expected assignment on the Gold Coast.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 6

Johan Gonzalez: 'A dream come true I’m here to win the world title.'

One man’s loss truly became another man’s opportunity. After Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium, forcing Tuesday’s cancellation of his planned title unification bout with Erislandy Lara, the WBA middleweight champion will now face late-replacement contender Johan Gonzalez on Saturday night in San Antonio.

Roy Jones Jr. News / HITC / December 5

The only man to beat Roy Jones Jr. twice joins Gennadiy Golovkin in 2026 Hall of Fame

Three accomplished boxers are set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2026, with Gennadiy Golovkin headlining the class. A few months back, Ryan Garcia faced criticism for saying that Gennadiy Golovkin did not have a Hall of Fame-calibre career.