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Tyson Fury Shares Unexpected Update on His Boxing Future

Fury’s retirement may not be final—but his latest comments have fans wondering what’s next It’s been months since Tyson Fury last stepped through the ropes, and in his final showing, he appeared poised to silence doubters.

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Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr., Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin Planned For October

Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is being planned for the WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title in October, while Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin could feature on the card too. Thurman has had just two fights since his first loss in 2019 against Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Amir Khan Reveals His Bold Pick After Sharing the Ring with Both Canelo and Crawford

Only one man has faced them both—and he isn’t shy about who he’s backing in the superfight The highly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is just over a month away, and the hype continues to build.

Oleksandr Usyk News / KO on SI / August 3

Oleksandr Usyk's Former Promoter Makes Shocking Career Claim

Oleksandr Usyk has done his bit to be considered one of the greatest of the modern era. He is currently the undisputed heavyweight champion and has achieved that feat twice in his career.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 3

Joe Calzaghe Honestly Recalls Gruelling Battle with Chris Eubank Sr

Joe Calzaghe (46-0, 32 KOs) did what all fighters dream of. He retired undefeated after fighting the best the sport had to offer. He was involved in many memorable fights, defeating the likes of Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte have one common opponent, but defeated him in very different ways

Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte will face off on August 16th in a heavyweight clash that could be a passing of the torch moment for the young star. Moses Itauma is a 20-year-old with heaps of potential and, after just 12 fights, has been touted by Turki Alalshikh as the worthy next opponent of Oleksandr Usyk, the pound-for-pound number one.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 3

Amir Khan Doubles Down On Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Prediction

Amir Khan is the only man to share the ring with both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Khan, known for his speed and skills, never ducked anyone inside the ring.

Anthony Joshua News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Butterbean sparked the rise of history-making underdog who knocked out Anthony Joshua with one fateful meeting

The heavyweight scene might not have been what it was if not for one kid meeting his idol in Butterbean years earlier. Eric Esch, more commonly known as Butterbean, retired with a record of 77-10-4, and scored 57 knockout victories in his time as a boxer.

Chris Eubank News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

‘I was so ashamed’… Chris Eubank recalls the fight that caused him to perform illegal move due to frustration

Chris Eubank is one of the most notable figures in boxing even years after he hung up his gloves as a professional. From Eubank’s rivalry with Nigel Benn to being in the corner of his son, Chris Eubank Jr., ‘Simply the Best’ is one of the most beloved fighters in Britain.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Oleksandr Usyk can only be beaten by one man according to former world champion who snubs Joseph Parker

Oleksandr Usyk could very well be favoured against any fighter on the planet today as he continues to reign over the heavyweight division. Usyk’s knockout over Daniel Dubois would result in many people believing that the Ukrainian is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Manny Pacquiao told to face two-weight champion Gervonta Davis flattened by Floyd Mayweather’s uncle

Manny Pacquiao fought to a draw against Mario Barrios in his comeback fight, though many believe he’d done more than enough to win. Manny Pacquiao fell just shy of entering the history books yet again as he was controversially awarded a draw against welterweight world champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 3

Keyshawn Davis Breaks Silence On Title Fight Cancellation, Teases Retirement

Keyshawn Davis is aware that he messed up. Not just for missing weight for his main event bout with Edwin de los Santos or the chaos involving Nahir Albright, but for everything that ended his highly anticipated title reign before it could even get started.

Kelly Pavlik News / Big Fight Weekend / August 3

Kelly Pavlik Reveals the Key to Victory in Canelo vs Crawford

On September 13, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Canelo vs Crawford is set to headline a Zuffa/Riyadh Season card on Netflix to its 300 million subscribers.

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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Artur Beterbiev may face heavy-hitter on David Benavidez’s undercard as he refuses to wait for Dmitry Bivol any longer

Artur Beterbiev took the first loss of his career in his rematch with Dmitry Bivol, but a trilogy is now looking less and less likely. Artur Beterbiev became the undisputed light-heavyweight champion with his win over Dmitry Bivol in October last year.

Devin Haney News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

‘Should be disqualified’… Former Devin Haney opponent sees illegal blow inflicted on him go unpunished as fans fume

Devin Haney has proved himself to be one of the 21st century’s greatest boxers as he still maintains an undefeated record. As the youngest undisputed world champion, Haney currently has a record of 32-0 and is seeking to become a three-division champion in his next outing.

Oscar Duarte News / Big Fight Weekend / August 3

Oscar Duarte Triumphs in WBA Eliminator Clash

Oscar Duarte (30-2-1, 23 KOs) claimed a majority decision victory over Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-3-1, 8 KOs) to put himself in line to challenge for a world title.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 3

Canelo Alvarez has one non-size-related advantage against Terence Crawford according to former world champion

Ahead of the huge fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, many have leaned towards the Mexican due to his size advantage. On September 13th, Crawford will be making the move from super welterweight to super middleweight, with the intention of dethroning Alvarez.

Oscar Duarte News / BoxingNews.com / August 3