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Tony Harrison has set his sights on a middleweight showdown with Errol Spence Jr. Following his fourth-round knockout victory over Brian Chaves on December 20, 2025, the former champion used his post-fight interview to challenge Spence to meet him at the 160-pound limit.

Naoya Inoue News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Naoya Inoue Vs. David Picasso Presser Key Moments

Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue and David Picasso held their final presser ahead of their December 27 bout in Riyadh. “The Monster” enters the ring following a unanimous decision win over Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September, while Picasso earned this mandatory shot after a victory over Kyonosuke Kameda in July.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Terence Crawford’s historic win outdoes Naoya Inoue’s activity in boxing’s Fighter of the Year award

Terence Crawford’s achievement was simply too great to ignore. 2025 has almost concluded, meaning award season is underway in the MMA and boxing worlds as fans, fighters, and analysts make their picks for categories such as Knockout of the Year and Fight of the Year.

Fabio Wardley News / Dice City Sports / December 25

Fabio Wardley Rises to No. 1: 'I Look at the Rankings and Laugh'

There was a time when Fabio Wardley glanced at The Ring’s heavyweight rankings and dared to imagine nudging his way into the top five. Now, the 30-year-old from Ipswich sits at No.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 25

The Biggest Loser From The Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight

Fourteen fights into his professional boxing career, Jake Paul finally suffered the knockout loss many fans have been waiting to see. However, Paul's stock arguably rose in defeat, and his bank account certainly increased, making the night a net positive for him.

Canelo Alvarez News / BoxingNews.com / December 25

What Is Canelo Alvarez’s Next Move?

The IBF is moving forward with plans to fill its vacant super middleweight title following the official retirement of Terence Crawford. The sanctioning body has confirmed that it will first contact the division’s top-ranked contenders, Osleys Iglesias (No.

Keyshawn Davis News / BoxingNews.com / December 25

Keyshawn Davis’ Welterweight Move

After a tough 2025, Keyshawn Davis has announced he will skip the 140-pound division to make his debut at 147-pound welterweight in 2026. After capturing

Deontay Wilder News / BoxingNews.com / December 25

Wilder Open To Boxing Gassiev

Deontay Wilder is not opposed to a fight with WBA Regular Heavyweight Champion Murat Gassiev, despite being in talks to face Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk. The “Bronze Bomber” recently ended a two-fight losing streak with a seventh-round stoppage of Tyrrell Herndon in June 2025.

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / December 24

Watch: Jake Paul after getting KO’d by Anthony Joshua

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 25

Frank Warren issues challenge to Anthony Joshua

On December 19, the boxing world all stopped to watch Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul live on Netflix from the Kaseya Center in Miami. It was a buildup that captured the attention of the boxing and the wider sporting public.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 24

Jake Paul's Mom Slams Eddie Hearn But Praises Classy Anthony Joshua Moment

Nobody hated Jake Paul's first knockout loss more than his mother, Pam Stepnick. Nobody would want to see their child take the punishment that Paul did, but Stepnick was particularly angry about Eddie Hearn's post-fight reaction.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / December 24

Anthony Joshua Suggests Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia as Jake Paul’s Next Opponents

Jake Paul suffered a knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua last weekend, resulting in a double jaw break Paul faces a mandatory 60-day suspension from the

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 24

Will Shakur Ever Fight Keyshawn Davis?

WBC Lightweight Champion Shakur Stevenson has shut down the idea of a showdown with Keyshawn Davis, stating it would take an “absurd” $500 million to consider the fight.

Jaron Ennis News / BoxingNews.com / December 23

Ortiz Vs. Ennis Hits Another Roadblock

Talks over Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Jaron Ennis fight have stalled due to disagreements over money. The primary hurdle lies in a disconnect between Ortiz’s manager, Rick Mirigian, and his promoters at Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 23

Ryan Garcia Calls For Tank Davis Rematch

Ryan Garcia has reignited his rivalry with Gervonta Davis, calling for a rematch to avenge the loss in the first fight. Garcia experienced his first loss after Davis stopped him in the seventh round with a body shot during their lightweight encounter.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 23

Paul Vs. Joshua’s Viewership Numbers

On December 19, Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round at the Kaseya Center in Miami, as the viewing figures have been revealed. Joshua ended the contest with a powerful right hand that caused a double fracture in Paul’s jaw, leading to immediate surgery and the insertion of titanium plates.