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Gervonta Davis Disputes Jake Paul Fight Rule In First Press Conference

Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul had their first press conference ahead of the November 14 exhibition bout on Netflix. The boxing world has been left baffled by the contest, mainly due to the weight and height difference between the two competitors.

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Baumgardner title fight on Paul-Davis undercard

Alycia Baumgardner will defend her junior lightweight titles as part of the undercard for the Nov. 14 exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, Most Valuable Promotions told ESPN on Tuesday.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 23

Rocky Marciano was knocked down for the first time by a boxer who refereed Muhammad Ali’s ‘Phantom Punch’ fight

Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, but nearly tasted defeat when he was knocked down in his first world title fight. The Brockton Blockbuster was only knocked down twice in his 49-fight career and remains one of the greatest Heavyweight fighters of all time.

Boxing News / HITC / September 23

21st century’s greatest boxers: from Mayweather to Canelo ranked

Canelo Alvarez now stands among the elite, joining the ranks of boxing legends considered the greatest of this century. In this look at the top fighters since 2000, we’ll be focusing on those who made their mark in the sport during this period, based on their accomplishments and impact inside and outside the ring.

Boxing News / Sporting News / September 23

Joe Joyce comeback against British rival planned for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 card

Joe Joyce could make his comeback against a British rival on the November 15 Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 card in London, England.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Manny Pacquiao Rematch vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin: Floyd Mayweather’s Pro Boxing Comeback Discussed

It’s the domino whose pieces are still falling. First, after four years of retirement, Manny Pacquiao staged a comeback. And what a return it was! He headlined a card against reigning champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 23

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua make ‘agreement in principle’ for fight after Gervonta Davis Netflix showdown

Jake Paul has an ‘agreement in principle’ with Anthony Joshua for a fight next year, once they have both made it through their next fights. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is going to face Gervonta Davis in a Netflix exhibition super-fight on November 14.

Eimantas Stanionis News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Eimantas Stanionis Vs. Jabulani Makhense – How Does It Play Out?

Eimantas Stanionis vs. Jabulani Makhense takes place at 150 pounds this weekend, as we look at how the fight could play out. Stanionis enters the bout with a defeat against Jaron Ennis in April.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Team Jake Paul Issues Bold Response to Eddie Hearn’s Ultimatum With Anthony Joshua Update

“I will f—ing beat Anthony Joshua’s a—. He doesn’t have a chin, has no skill, and he’s stiff.” When Jake Paul dropped this bombshell on a podcast back in March, the boxing world couldn’t stop talking.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Mayweather Says Prince Naseem Isn’t Appreciated – ‘He Doesn’t Get The Props’

Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes Prince Naseem Hamed is underrated, stating British fans do not give him the credit he deserves. Hamed, who was active from 1992 to 2002, unified world featherweight titles and ended his career with a 36-1 record, including 31 knockouts.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / September 22

Terence Crawford Welcomed Back To The Super Welterweight Division By 154 Pound Champion

Terence Crawford wowed boxing fans on September 13th when he was able to overcome the challenge of Canelo Alvarez. Becoming the undisputed world champion at super middleweight, 'Bud' has now unified all four belts in three different divisions.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 23

Jake vs Tank Face to Face: Paul and Davis Light Up NYC

In the first of their face-to-face kickoff press conferences on Monday at Palladium Theater in New York City, Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis gave the fans what they wanted: a look at the two standing up close, face to face.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / September 22

David Benavidez Reveals How And When He Wants To Fight Canelo Alvarez

David Benavidez knows that if he is ever going to fight Canelo Alvarez, now is the time. Alvarez, 35, is admittedly nearing the end of his career and is now coming off just his third loss in a 68-fight career against Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / ESPN / September 22

Paul vs. Davis rules: 195-pound max, 12-oz gloves

The Nov. 14 boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis will be a 10-round exhibition contested at a maximum weight of 195 pounds and the fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves.

Jake Paul News / Bleacher Report / September 22

Watch: Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis (via @Most_Valuable_Promotions)

Ricardo Sandoval News / Fights Around The World / September 22

Unified Flyweight Champion Ricardo Sandoval Has An ‘Undisputed’ Vision

Unified flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval has his eyes set on being undisputed, which could happen in 2026. Over the weekend, FightsATW spoke to Sandoval about his experiences leading to the win over Kenshiro Teraji for the WBA & WBC titles and his quest to become the first men’s undisputed flyweight champion.

Adrien Broner News / Athlon Sports / September 22

What is Happening With Adrien Broner? Former Boxing Champ's Viral Controversies Explained

Once hailed as the future of boxing, Adrien "The Problem" Broner electrified the sport with a meteoric rise that saw him capture world championships in four different weight classes.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 22

Andre Ward Weighs In On Whether Canelo Alvarez Should Retire After Terence Crawford Loss

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez suffered the third loss of his professional boxing career when he was defeated by Terence Crawford on September 13. There's certainly no shame in losing to Crawford, just as there was no shame in losing to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol, who are the other two defeats on Canelo's otherwise immaculate resumé.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / September 22

How the Kickboxing GOAT Rebounded From Floyd Mayweather Loss to Rise in Boxing

When Junto Nakatani announced he would vacate his bantamweight titles to move up in weight and face Naoya Inoue next year, it left a sudden power vacuum in one of Japan’s most stacked boxing divisions.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 22

Boxing schedule – three fights you can’t miss in October

So far in 2025, the boxing schedule has treated us to several memorable moments, including Oleksandr Usyk becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time and Terence Crawford dethroning Canelo Alvarez to become the undisputed champion in a third weight class.

Ryan Garcia News / BoxingNews.com / September 22

Ryan Garcia Names His Targets

Following his loss to Rolando Romero, Ryan Garcia has laid out a “hit list” of four fighters he wants to face next. The list includes Teofimo Lopez, Shakur Stevenson, and a rematch with Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

Sebastian Fundora News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Gabriela Fundora Breaks Down Alexas Kubicki in 7, Retains Undisputed Flyweight Crown

For Gabriela Fundora, dominance is becoming routine. The 23-year-old Ring and undisputed flyweight champion retained her crown in emphatic fashion Saturday night.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 20

‘Night of the Samurai’ – Inoue, Nakatani, Teraji Lead Historic Japan vs World Card

Fresh from his dominating win over MJ Akhmadaliev, Naoya Inoue’s next fight has been made official, with the “Monster” defending his undisputed super bantamweight crown against Alan David Picasso in the main event Ring V: Night of the Samurai on December 27, live on DAZN.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 20

Oscar Collazo vs Jayson Vayson: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

We officially have a main event on Saturday night live from the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, CA, as unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo (12-0, 9 KOs) and his opponent Jayson Vayson (14-1-1, 8 KOs) made weight on Friday afternoon.