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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.

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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 / 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.

Jake Paul News / Bleacher Report / September 22

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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 / Bloody Elbow / September 22

Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis rules confirmed for Netflix super-fight as gloves, drug testing and judges made official

Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis’ highly-anticipated showdown will have a definitive winner, it has been confirmed today. In the lead-up to the November 14 Netflix fight date, fans were worried that the bout would be a standard scoreless exhibition where a winner wouldn’t be decided if the fight went the distance.

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.

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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 / KO on SI / September 22

David Benavidez 'Invites War' With Anthony Yarde Warning Shot

David Benavidez is not expecting an easy night against Anthony Yarde. Benavidez, 28, is entering his first title defense of the WBC light heavyweight title in November, despite maintaining interim champion status since 2022.

Terence Crawford News / KO on SI / September 22

Terence Crawford Stripped Of WBA Title Belt In Telling Career Move

Terence "Bud" Crawford has all the power in his hands right now, in more ways than one. After Crawford produced a massive upset over Canelo Alvarez while the world was watching on Netflix on September 13, he can essentially do whatever he desires regarding his future.

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.

Ricky Hatton News / Yardbarker / September 15