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Rolly Romero Fires Expletive at Canelo, Backs Crawford

On May 3, in Riyadh, Turki Alalshikh officially announced Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford for September 12 at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. This announcement came in the ring immediately after Canelo’s underwhelming victory over William Scull to become the two-time undisputed super middleweight champion.

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Is Jake Paul Transforming Women’s Boxing?

Jake Paul is making moves with the news that Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have signed Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron. It is a major coup for the promotion, which is now the leading promoter for women’s boxing.

Bruce Carrington News / Fights Around The World / May 12

Bruce Carrington on His Next Fight : ‘Hopefully Sometime In July’

Top featherweight contender Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington is eyeing a summer return as he is at the doorstep of a world title fight. The 28-year-old Carrington (15-0, 9 KOs) from Brooklyn, NY, was recently doing commentary for the overseas telecast of Emanuel Navarrete vs.

Serhii Bohachuk News / Fights Around The World / May 12

Serhii Bohachuk vs. Mykal Fox: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Junior middleweight contender Serhii Bohachuk makes his 2025 debut as the headliner for the 360 Promotions card at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA, streaming live on UFC Fight Pass.

Johnny Fisher News / Fights Around The World / May 12

Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Five months ago, it ended in a controversial split decision, on Saturday night, heavyweights Johnny Fisher (13-0, 11 KOs) and Dave Allen (23-7-2, 18 KOs) do it again to have a definitive winner in the court of public opinion.

Roy Jones Jr. News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

28-year-old Roy Jones Jr. lost his world title due to disqualification in first-ever defeat

Former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. was a true-fan favorite fighter who faced the best of the best. From Jones Jr. knocking down Joe Calzaghe to an exhibition boxing match with Mike Tyson, there are plenty of notable moments in the fighter’s career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

Joseph Parker almost lost to Britain’s most iconic gatekeeper who knocked him down ahead of his career’s fairytale revival

Joseph Parker’s career has seen a resurgence unlike any other, with wins over big names like Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, but his career almost went a very different route.

Jake Paul News / Big Fight Weekend / May 12

Jake Paul’s MVP Reveal Surprising Double Signing

Most Valuable Promotions continues to expand its ever-growing female roster of fighters, with Ellie Scotney and Alycia Baumgardner joining in recent months.

Evander Holyfield News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

Evander Holyfield snubbed by former rival who names his four greatest ever heavyweight fighters

Evander Holyfield had a lengthy career that was filled with great moments and success, as well as some wild moments. From Holyfield having a fight interrupted by a paraglider to having Mike Tyson bite his ear, there are some unusual moments in his career.

Naoya Inoue News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

‘It made me realize’… Naoya Inoue speaks on being knocked down by huge underdog

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue was able to extend his unbeaten record to 30-0 with a win over Ramon Cardenas. Competing in Las Vegas, ‘The Monster’ was able to defend his undisputed status at super bantamweight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 12

How Eubank Jr. Silenced Eddie Hearn

Eddie Hearn saw Conor Benn suffer a unanimous decision defeat to Chris Eubank Jr., as Hearn was left with a bitter pill to swallow. Hearn was confident about Benn beating Eubank, even going so far as to state that he would make a bet with Ben Shalom.

David Benavidez News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

David Benavidez missed out on amateur titles as he spent years fighting for his health

David Benavidez remains undefeated and has been nicknamed ‘The Mexican Monster’ after his impressive wins over boxing greats, but his career didn’t begin so well.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan almost fought after meeting in a legendary London amateur boxing club

Manny Pacquiao versus Amir Khan is a fantasy fight that many fans wish would’ve happened, though many don’t realize that at one point it might’ve been close to materializing.

Martin Bakole News / Big Fight Weekend / May 12

Sam Jones Drops Brutal Four-Word Tirade on Martin Bakole

On May 3 in Riyadh on the undercard of Canelo vs William Scull, Martin Bakole fought to a majority draw against Efe Alagba. Many observers, including Big Fight Weekend, had Ajagba comfortably winning that fight.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

Gervonta Davis had his world title taken before fighting Ryan Garcia’s easiest opponent

Gervonta Davis is known as one of boxing’s biggest stars, but the explosive power-puncher once had his world title taken from him outside of the ring. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is now 30-0-1 after drawing with Lamont Roach Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

Deontay Wilder’s plans to face an eccentric British legend were dashed years before Tyson Fury trilogy

Deontay Wilder is best known for his trilogy with Tyson Fury, but he was meant to face a different British icon back in 2013. Deontay Wilder‘s career has gone downhill since his first fight with Tyson Fury, having lost three of his last four fights.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Momentum Shift: Terence Crawford Says He Will Dethrone A Fading Canelo Alvarez

As the boxing world gets ready for the much-anticipated fight versus Canelo Alvarez on September 12th in Las Vegas, momentum is quickly moving in Terence Crawford's favour.

Manny Pacquiao News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Pacquiao’s Final Stand? Barros Looks to Shake Up Boxing’s Legend

After a four-year hiatus, former boxing champion and Philippine politician Manny Pacquiao is expected to make a spectacular comeback to the ring to compete for the WBC welterweight title against Mario Barros.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Brothers In The Ring, Worlds Apart: The Stark Physical Contrast Between Tyson And Tommy Fury

The notable physical contrast between heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and his younger brother Tommy Fury has shocked boxing fans. The two brothers give quite different pictures of what a boxer may look like, even if they have the same fighting heritage and family name.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Usyk's Reputation Could Be Stolen By Dubois

World heavyweight titlists Oleksandr Usyk and his archrival Daniel Dubois will face off for the undisputed crown at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 19.

Jake Paul News / MMA Weekly / May 11

Boxing champion welcomes Jake Paul fight

Despite receiving much backlash for his approach to the sport, Jake Paul continues attracting the attention of some of boxing's biggest names. 'The Problem Child' upset a large portion of the combat sports fan base when he lured Mike Tyson out of retirement at almost 60 years old.