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Xander Zayas: ‘Our First Title Defense, To Be For A Unified Championship, I Feel Like It’s Very Special’

On Wednesday afternoon in Puerto Rico, Top Rank Boxing held a press conference to officially announce the junior middleweight unification fight scheduled for January 31 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, featuring WBO champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs).

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight details: What to know about match after cancelled Gervonta Davis bout

Jake Paul has a new opponent after Gervonta Davis withdrew from their scheduled fight.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 12

Jake Paul is ‘finalizing a deal’ for Anthony Joshua fight in short notice Netflix blockbuster

Jake Paul is seemingly closing in on a blockbuster return to the ring by year’s end, against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Initially expected to return to action this weekend against current WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, the polarizing Jake Paul saw the pairing shelved and scrapped at the final hour.

Conor Benn ‘at his best’ and backed to beat Chris Eubank Jr by brawler dad Nigel

Conor Benn suffered the first defeat of his professional career by unanimous decision to Eubank Jr in April.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Elbow / November 12

Fans threw food and beer at Manny Pacquiao in protest after infamous ‘foot stomp’ rivalry clash

Sharing one of the more infamous rivalries in the sport of boxing during his pomp, Manny Pacquiao was met with a verbal and hurling onslaught from fans after a controversial result.

Rafael Espinoza News / Big Fight Weekend / November 12

Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai – Preview, betting odds and fight card for November 15

On Saturday, November 15, at the Arena Coliseo in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai headlines a Top Rank Boxing card for Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title.

Adam Azim News / BoxingNews.com / November 12

Adam Azim vs Kurt Scoby: Preview & Betting Tips

British boxing prodigy Adam “The Assassin” Azim returns to the ring in what promises to be the biggest test of his career so far in a showdown with the American Kurt Scoby.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 12

Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn 2: When Eddie Hearn watched the fathers do battle

Eddie Hearn insists Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn II is just as big as their fathers' iconic rematch in October 1993, when a bitter rivalry culminated in one of the biggest ever fights in British boxing history.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 12

Hearn: Ennis, Ortiz terms agreed, fight not certain

Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Vergil Ortiz have already agreed terms for a fight, Eddie Hearn has revealed, but the promoter is still hesitant to say the it will definitely happen.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 12

Hearn: Joshua 2025 fight decision made this week

A decision will be made this week on whether Anthony Joshua will fight in 2025, according to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 11

Roy Jones Jr. Wants to Help Spence 'Get Back Up'

Errol Spence Jr. has spent more than two years out of the public eye. Following his brutal knockout loss to Terence Crawford in July 2023. But on Saturday night, the former unified welterweight champion made his presence felt again.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 12

Pros Predict Eubank Vs. Benn 2 – ‘He’s Had Better Days’

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off on November 15 in their rematch, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Eubank won the first fight via a unanimous decision, which was dominated by contentious weight stipulations.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 12

Liam Paro Vs. Paddy Donovan – How Does It Play Out?

Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs) takes on Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator on January 16. The fight takes place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia, headlining the undercard of the Michael Zerafa vs.

Erickson Lubin News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Erickson Lubin to Move Up: 'Next Time at Middleweight'

Erickson Lubin has decided his long run at 154 pounds is over. Two days after suffering a second-round knockout to Vergil Ortiz Jr. in Fort Worth, the longtime junior middleweight contender announced on Instagram that his next chapter will be at 160.

Jaron Ennis News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Jaron Ennis: 'No More Talking, Sign the Papers'

Jaron “Boots” Ennis didn’t travel to Texas to sightsee he flew to Fort Worth with one purpose: to confront Vergil Ortiz Jr. face-to-face after Ortiz’s statement victory over Erickson Lubin.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 12

Lennox Lewis called out Mike Tyson after putting ‘lazy fighter’ accusations to bed with big win

Continuing his heavyweight dominance, Lennox Lewis had one name in mind after shutting down a brash challenger to his divisional throne. Fresh from his rematch win over the iconic Evander Holyfield to claim the WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight crowns, Lennox Lewis enjoyed one of his most active periods as divisional champion.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 11

Julio Cesar Chavez Gets Brutally Honest About Canelo Alvarez’s Decline

It's no secret that Canelo Alvarez didn't produce his best performance against Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, which resulted in Canelo suffering the third loss of his iconic professional career and losing his undisputed super middleweight belts.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury 2 receives huge update amid ‘greedy’ claims

On the hunt for an end-of-year return to the ring, Jake Paul has been branded too “greedy” in his bid to score a grudge match with an arch-rival. Initially scheduled to fight this weekend in Florida, the outspoken Jake Paul saw an exhibition bout with current WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis cancelled at the final hour.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 11

Tony Bellew Names Key Factor As He Predicts Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

On November 15th, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will once again share the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Seven months on from their first meeting, Eubank Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 11

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Eddie Hearn casts doubt on what Team Ortiz really want

On November 8 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, Vergil Ortiz Jr retained his WBC interim super welterweight title, stopping Erickson Lubin in round two.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 11

Eddie Hearn Gives Update On Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz As Promoter Details 'Agreement'

A victory for Vergil Ortiz Jr. on November 8th would see the American fighter improve his professional record to 24-0, as he stopped Erickson Lubin via second-round knockout.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 11

Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney – Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez makes his pick

Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney takes place on a stacked card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh on November 22. This showdown will be for the WBO welterweight title, which is a huge fight for both.

Boxing News / NY Fights / November 10

Zayas vs Baraou Unification Showdown Set Jan. 31 in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas will kick off 2026 with a historic home soil event. The 23-year-old WBO junior middleweight world champion will face WBA champion Abass Baraou in a title unification fight on Saturday, January 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 10

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II – fight week odds and best prop bets

On Saturday, November 15, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II headlines a Sela Promotions event, in association with Matchroom and Boxxer.