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Canelo vs Mbilli card set to lose world title fight as one team yet to travel amid Saudi conflict
The Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli card may lose a world title fight, and could even be scrapped completely, due to conflict in the Middle East. Earlier this month, travel to Saudi Arabia became problematic after the King Khalid International Airport – located in Riyadh – came under attack, resulting in one death and injuries […] The post Canelo vs Mbilli card set to lose world title fight as one team yet to travel amid Saudi conflict appeared first on Boxing News .
Vasiliy Lomachenko names chosen comeback opponent as he confirms undisputed charge
Vasiliy Lomachenko is looking to return against an unbeaten contender before targeting O’Shaquie Foster in a potential undisputed clash at 130lbs. The 38-year-old has not fought since May 2024, when he claimed the vacant IBF lightweight title with an 11th-round stoppage of George Kambosos Jr. By that stage, he had already become a three-division world […] The post Vasiliy Lomachenko names chosen comeback opponent as he confirms undisputed charge appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew says there is now only one heavyweight who can beat Daniel Dubois: “I think he’ll do him”
As far as Tony Bellew is concerned, Daniel Dubois will remain a world champion unless he faces one particular heavyweight who, stylistically, could cause him serious problems. The 29-year-old retained his WBO title last weekend, scoring an emphatic second-finish over Fabio Wardley after flooring his man in the first 17 seconds of their rematch. Prior […] The post Tony Bellew says there is now only one heavyweight who can beat Daniel Dubois: “I think he’ll do him” appeared first on Boxing New...
Shakur Stevenson sums up O’Shaquie Foster’s performance in win over Emanuel Navarrete
Shakur Stevenson has assessed O’Shaquie Foster’s elite-level performance against Emanuel Navarrete while, perhaps more importantly, expressing his interest in their potential showdown. Prior to their contest this weekend, many favoured the unorthodox style of Navarrete or, at the very least, felt as though he would be mightily competitive against Foster. As it happened, though, Foster […] The post Shakur Stevenson sums up O’Shaquie Foster’s performance in win over Emanuel Navarrete appeared ...
O’Shaquie Foster will make ‘biggest dream fight’ before facing Shakur Stevenson: “Then I’ll see him”
O’Shaquie Foster made his case for fighter of the year this weekend in Texas when he beat Emanuel Navarrete to secure the IBF and WBO super-featherweight belts on top of the WBC he already held. Foster was sharp for twelve rounds against power-puncher Navarette, who touched the canvas twice in the final round after calculated […] The post O’Shaquie Foster will make ‘biggest dream fight’ before facing Shakur Stevenson: “Then I’ll see him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma called out for heavyweight world title shot ahead of comeback: “I’ll smash him up”
could land another world title shot, sooner rather than later, if he successfully returns in January and manages to rebuild himself. The 21-year-old rolled the dice against seasoned veteran Filip Hrgovic in August, attempting to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. But despite scoring a second-round knockdown and generally dominating their contest, […] The post Moses Itauma called out for heavyweight world title shot ahead of comeback: “I’ll smash him up” appeared...
Eddie Hearn weighs in on potential Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury fight: “Look what Usyk did to him”
is being credited by some as the best heavyweight on the planet following his destructive two-round beatdown of Fabio Wardley, and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has assessed whether Tyson Fury would be able to get the better of ‘Triple D’. Five months on from their Fight of the Year candidate, Dubois and Wardley ran […] The post Eddie Hearn weighs in on potential Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury fight: “Look what Usyk did to him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Dana White finally speaks out on split with Shakur Stevenson without securing a fight
Shakur Stevenson recently announced that his request to be released from his contract with Zuffa Boxing without even throwing a punch has been granted. The undefeated pound-for-pound star was a marquee signing for Dana White’s new boxing venture, and had been linked to fights with Devin Haney, Gary Antuane Russell and Manny Pacquiao for his […] The post Dana White finally speaks out on split with Shakur Stevenson without securing a fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Roy Jones Jr names the fighter Shakur Stevenson should face instead of Devin Haney
Talks have collapsed once again between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, with the fight weight being the sticking point. After their first attempt to make the fight earlier this year failed, both Stevenson and Haney recently posted positive updates about the progress. Haney – who would ideally remain at 147lbs – said he would agree […] The post Roy Jones Jr names the fighter Shakur Stevenson should face instead of Devin Haney appeared first on Boxing News .
Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello live scorecard and fight result
makes the first defence of his WBC super-lightweight title when he takes on two-time world champion Alberto Puello this evening. Smith won the belt back in January when he claimed a fifth round stoppage win over Subriel Matias at the Barclays Center in New York, extending his unbeaten record to 19-0 in the process. He […] The post Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello live scorecard and fight result appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley predicts O’Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete unification: “He has to be perfect”
Tim Bradley has named his winner for this evening’s O’Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete unification battle. WBC champion Foster collides with WBO and IBF titleholder Navarrete tonight at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. It brings together the two best 130lb fighters on the planet, with Navarrete having stopped Eduardo Nunez in his […] The post Tim Bradley predicts O’Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete unification: “He has to be perfect” appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia’s team provides official update on ‘record-breaking’ Floyd Mayweather fight
An update has been provided on the potential Ryan Garcia vs Floyd Mayweather fight following Garcia’s comments talks were progressing rapidly. Garcia secured his first world title earlier this year, beating Mario Barrios to secure the WBC welterweight belt. In his first defence, the 28 year old stopped Conor Benn inside two rounds – a […] The post Ryan Garcia’s team provides official update on ‘record-breaking’ Floyd Mayweather fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Trainer Robert Garcia sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback at 49
Top trainer Robert Garcia has predicted a potential clash between and Floyd Mayweather, basing his thoughts on a conversation he shared with the latter around 10 years ago. Back then, Mayweather was approaching his money-spinning showdown with Conor McGregor, who he defeated with an uncomplicated 10th-round finish in his last professional boxing match. But while […] The post Trainer Robert Garcia sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback at 49 appeared first on Bo...
David Haye delivers honest verdict when asked if Daniel Dubois is now the best heavyweight in the world
David Haye has offered a fair assessment on whether , as many have already suggested, is the world’s leading heavyweight following his second-round finish over Fabio Wardley. The pair squared off in an immediate rematch last Saturday, with Dubois retaining his WBO title after winning their first encounter via an 11th-round stoppage. Back then, Dubois […] The post David Haye delivers honest verdict when asked if Daniel Dubois is now the best heavyweight in the world appeared first on Boxing N...
Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles says one man stands alone as the greatest heavyweight ever
Don Charles has worked wonders with in recent years, guiding ‘Triple D’ to becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion, and the top trainer has now revealed who he believes to be the greatest boxer of all time. Dubois began his professional career with Martin Bowers as his coach, but he left the Peacock Gym following […] The post Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles says one man stands alone as the greatest heavyweight ever appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch
Tony Bellew believes a rematch between and , who squared off in 2024, would be far less competitive this time around. The two heavyweights delivered a thrilling spectacle in their first encounter, with many believing that Hrgovic had done enough to build a slight lead. Dubois, however, was gaining increasing momentum and, by round eight, […] The post Tony Bellew sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Filip Hrgovic names the best he’s faced after fighting both Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma
Having shared the ring with both and , IBF champion has revealed that one of them, despite not hitting the hardest, is probably the best fighter he has ever faced. The Croatian claimed his world heavyweight title in August, pulling off a sizable upset by stopping Itauma in nine rounds. Despite suffering an early knockdown […] The post Filip Hrgovic names the best he’s faced after fighting both Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma appeared first on Boxing News .
Hall of Famer says Shakur Stevenson’s Zuffa exit proves he’s afraid of risking unbeaten record
’s decision to leave Zuffa Boxing has left one Hall of Famer scratching his head, wondering whether the 29-year-old is just simply afraid of risking his unbeaten record. Sure enough, it came as a surprise to many when Stevenson announced earlier this week that, before even making his Zuffa debut, he has chosen to split […] The post Hall of Famer says Shakur Stevenson’s Zuffa exit proves he’s afraid of risking unbeaten record appeared first on Boxing News .
Manny Pacquiao now ‘in talks’ to face number one ranked welterweight: “What a great fight”
Yet another big name has reportedly agreed terms to take on . Pacquiao is set to return to action in the near future, with the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11 seemingly the destination for the boxing legend’s next outing. The Filipino superstar was last in […] The post Manny Pacquiao now ‘in talks’ to face number one ranked welterweight: “What a great fight” appeared first on Boxing News .
Bob Arum sums up Ryan Garcia vs Floyd Mayweather fight as Garcia says bout is ‘agreed’
Bob Arum has considered the commercial significance of a potential fight between and Floyd Mayweather, wondering how much money and interest it would realistically generate. Despite initially emerging as little more than a rumour, the bizarre welterweight matchup is now seemingly being explored as a genuine option for Garcia – who says it has been […] The post Bob Arum sums up Ryan Garcia vs Floyd Mayweather fight as Garcia says bout is ‘agreed’ appeared first on Boxing News .
Christian Mbilli welcomes ‘dream fight’ against KO artist champion if he beats Canelo
defends his WBC super-middleweight title for the first time against later this month, and should he be successful, Mbilli has confirmed that he would be willing to take part in a ‘dream fight’ against a fellow world champion. Canelo lost his undisputed super-middleweight crown to Terence Crawford last September, before the belts then became fragmented […] The post Christian Mbilli welcomes ‘dream fight’ against KO artist champion if he beats Canelo appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois targeting ‘ground-breaking’ fight against former champion: “That would be next level”
Fresh from his brutal first defence of the WBO heavyweight title, has revealed that he is targeting a showdown with a former world champion, keen for what he believes would be a ‘ground-breaking’ fight. Dubois got his hands on the WBO crown five months ago when he overcame Fabio Wardley in a Fight of the […] The post Daniel Dubois targeting ‘ground-breaking’ fight against former champion: “That would be next level” appeared first on Boxing News .
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez says he’ll accept Naoya Inoue’s one demand for mega fight: “I’ll do it”
With Naoya Inoue growing increasingly impatient, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez has said he is willing to accept the Japanese star’s demand for their possible 2027 showdown. While both have expressed a willingness to collide early next year, it seems Inoue could instead move up to 126lbs and accelerate his quest to become a five-division world champion. […] The post Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez says he’ll accept Naoya Inoue’s one demand for mega fight: “I’ll do it” appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight world champion says Daniel Dubois is a ‘fake champion’: “I’ll destroy him”
has been accused of being a “fake champion”, despite defending his WBO title with a second-round finish over Fabio Wardley earlier this month. The 29-year-old had become a two-time world heavyweight champion in May, scoring an 11th-round stoppage of Wardley after surviving two early knockdowns. Then, in their rematch, it was Dubois, this time, who […] The post Heavyweight world champion says Daniel Dubois is a ‘fake champion’: “I’ll destroy him” appeared first on Boxing News .
“It’s on!”: Eddie Hearn predicts Floyd Mayweather vs Ryan Garcia as he confirms fight is likely to happen
Eddie Hearn has offered a surprising prediction for vs , which, according to the Matchroom promoter, is practically a done deal. Garcia himself, meanwhile, has taken to social media and claimed that he is willing to put his WBC welterweight strap on the line in a fully-sanctioned contest. Rather than defend it against a world-rated […] The post “It’s on!”: Eddie Hearn predicts Floyd Mayweather vs Ryan Garcia as he confirms fight is likely to happen appeared first on Boxing News .
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