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Oleksandr Usyk Targets March 2026 for His Next Heavyweight Takeover

Just when the heavyweight division felt like it was spinning into chaos, the man who tamed it is stepping back into the light. Oleksandr Usyk, the two-time undisputed king and arguably the most skilled technician of his generation, has officially broken his silence.

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‘Just Scratching The Surface’: Nahir Albright Ready To Realize Potential, Primed For Frank Martin Fight

When the chance to compete on less than a month’s notice was presented to Nahir Albright (17-2, 7 KOs) in January, the 30-year-old did not hesitate to jump straight into the opportunity– twice.

Boxing News / HITC / February 3

Tyson Fury responds to Deontay Wilder’s ‘cheating’ claim with Oleksandr Usyk example

Tyson Fury has addressed Deontay Wilder’s latest cheating accusations by holding up Oleksandr Usyk as an example of how defeat can be handled with class, without resorting to excuses.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 3

Derek Chisora gives honest assessment of Shakur Stevenson

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden, Shakur Stevenson produced a dominating performance in defeating Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 3

Wilder Squares Up To Chisora At Times Square

Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora met face-to-face at New York’s Times Square, officially announcing their clash for April 4, 2026. The bout, set for the O2 Arena in London, is being marketed under the banner “100”—a tribute to the fact that this fight will be the 50th professional outing for both men.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 3

Shakur Sets A Record, What’s Next?

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson set an attendance record of 21,324 at Madison Square Garden, as Shakur beat him in a unanimous decision. The official attendance eclipses every boxing gate since the venue’s reopening in 1968.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 3

Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman Fight Rescheduled Again

LAS VEGAS — Five months after their original date fell apart, Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman are finally set to meet. Premier Boxing Champions announced Monday that Fundora will defend his WBC junior middleweight title against Thurman in the main event of a Prime Video pay-per-view on March 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Shakur Stevenson News / Fights Around The World / February 2

O’Shaquie Foster on A Fight With Shakur Stevenson: ‘I Guarantee You He Stays Far Away From Me’

With Shakur Stevenson earning a dominant performance on Saturday over Teofimo Lopez to become the new WBO and RING Magazine junior welterweight champion, an old rival was brought on a podcast to reignite the rivalry with the potential of facing Stevenson in the future.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 2

Fundora's WBC title defense moved to March 28

Sebastian Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title defense against Keith Thurman has been rescheduled for March 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 2

Deontay Wilder fires warning at Derek Chisora and the heavyweight division

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora headlines a Misfits Pro card in association with Queensberry Promotions at the O2 Arena in London on April 4. Ahead of

Nick Ball News / Big Fight Weekend / February 2

Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: Preview, betting odds and fight card

On February 7, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa headlines a Queensberry Promotions card live on DAZN. They will clash for Ball’s WBA featherweight title.

Shakur Stevenson News / KO on SI / February 2

Shakur Stevenson Called Out by Former World Champion and Zuffa Boxing Star

Shakur Stevenson became the youngest four-weight division world champion on Saturday night with a one-sided win over Teofimo Lopez. A unanimous decision win for Stevenson saw him claim the WBO World Super Lightweight title, handing Lopez his second professional loss in the process.

Entertainment News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / February 2

Anthony Joshua and Harry Styles part of esteemed British list

The UK’s top taxpayers list is now out and consists of several surprising names, Harry Styles, boxer Anthony Joshua, JK Rowling, and several more athletes and business personalities.

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Boxing News / HITC / February 2

Turki Alalshikh suggests unbeaten newcomer for Usyk after Fury and Wilder secure bouts

After a flurry of recent fight announcements, there is still no clear path for who Oleksandr Usyk will face next. Plenty of fighters will be looking to get in the ring with the man currently holding The Ring’s top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 2

Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre reacts to Shakur Stevenson dominating Teofimo Lopez

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Shakur Stevenson produced a dominating performance in defeating Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision.

Nick Ball News / BoxingNews.com / February 2

Nick Ball Vs. Brandon Figueroa Preview

Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against former two-division champion Brandon Figueroa on February 7, as we preview this fight. The homecoming defense marks the fourth time Ball has put his title on the line.

Teofimo Lopez News / BoxingNews.com / February 2

What’s Next For Lopez After The Shakur Loss?

After his unanimous decision loss to Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez’s career is at a crossroads, as we look at what could be next. “The Takeover” was outboxed, losing his WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight titles.

Xander Zayas News / BoxingNews.com / February 2

What’s Next For Unified Champ Xander Zayas?

Xander Zayas became a unified champion by defeating Abass Baraou, as we look at who could be next. Zayas added the WBA belt to his WBO title at 154 via a narrow split decision.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / February 1

Teofimo Lopez Outclassed as Shakur Stevenson Makes History

Shakur Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 119-109 Stevenson became a four-division world champion

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Terence Crawford Sends Savage Message to Team Lopez After Shakur Victory

The Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson card lived up to the billing on Saturday night, delivering a strong undercard and a main event that left little room for debate.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Keyshawn Davis Stops Jamaine Ortiz Late, Steals the Show at Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK — On a night packed with elite talent, Keyshawn Davis delivered the most decisive performance inside Madison Square Garden. Davis capped a dominant display with a 12th-round knockout of rugged underdog Jamaine Ortiz in the co-feature of The Ring 6, outshining even the two-division champion who headlined later that night.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 1

Ring6 Undercard Recap: Davis, Carrington Deliver For NYC Fans

Two top American talents delivered knockout victories on the biggest possible stage at Madison Square Garden when they needed them most. Now, Keyshawn Davis and Bruce Carrington will be in a lot of conversations for big fights moving into 2026 – and the fans are the real winners.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Xander Zayas Outboxes Abass Baraou to Become Boxing’s Youngest Unified Champion

On a historic night in San Juan, Xander Zayas delivered the most complete performance of his young career. Fighting in his hometown for the first time as a professional, Zayas outboxed Abass Baraou to earn a split-decision victory and capture the unified WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles Saturday night at Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 1

Lopez vs Stevenson Undercard Results: Bruce Carrington & Keyshawn Davis Score Big Stoppages

The undercard fights supporting Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson set the stage for the main event, and those fights did not disappoint. Keyshawn Davis was all business, and it showed as he scored a 12th round TKO over Jamaine Ortiz with just seconds remaining in the fight.