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Canelo says three past performances show why he would beat Terence Crawford in rematch
has explained why three of his previous performances prove that he could hand a first career defeat, if their rematch were to take place. Canelo had not lost in the 168lb division ahead of his clash with the Omaha southpaw, who moved up three weight divisions from his natural welterweight category in pursuit of the […] The post Canelo says three past performances show why he would beat Terence Crawford in rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford says 3 American fighters will ‘take over the sport’ now that he’s retired
retired as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters at the end of last year, and now, ‘Bud’ has named the three men whom he believe will lead the next generation of boxing and take over the sport. Crawford hung up the gloves with an unbeaten 42-fight record, having proven himself to many to be the […] The post Terence Crawford says 3 American fighters will ‘take over the sport’ now that he’s retired appeared first on Boxing News .
British boxing icon says one heavyweight is Moses Itauma’s ‘kryptonite’: “He’s all wrong for him”
is deemed by many to be the future of the heavyweight scene, but in the eyes of one British boxing icon, there is one fellow heavyweight who could be the youngster’s ‘kryptonite’. Itauma is set to square-off with Flilp Hrgovic in a bout to determine the new IBF heavyweight world champion later this month, following […] The post British boxing icon says one heavyweight is Moses Itauma’s ‘kryptonite’: “He’s all wrong for him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney welterweight fight
In a surprising turn of events, withdrew his option to challenge for Devin Haney’s WBO welterweight world title, despite pleading for the opportunity not long ago. Now, has offered his thoughts on Davis’ decision to pull out. Davis claimed the WBO lightweight world title when he knocked out Denys Berinchyk last February, but he lost […] The post Shakur Stevenson sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney welterweight fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev dismisses Kabayel unification rumours as ‘fake news’
While fans are perhaps already salivating over a potential unification clash between Murat Gassiev and Agit Kabayel, it could be some time before they finally indulge in the mouth-watering matchup. It was reported earlier this month that Spencer Brown, the manager of WBC heavyweight champion Kabayel, is targeting Gassiev as a possible opponent for later […] The post Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev dismisses Kabayel unification rumours as ‘fake news’ appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez new fight plan emerges as top target rejects unification
Since claiming the WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titles, David Benavidez has made it clear that unifications are his priority and that undisputed is his target. However, there has now been a last-minute change of plans, despite agreeing to a fight with a fellow world champion. Benavidez dispatched of Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez back in May […] The post David Benavidez new fight plan emerges as top target rejects unification appeared first on Boxing News .
Josh Taylor makes KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s got nothing to worry about”
challenges for world honours for the first time in his career when he faces WBC welterweight champion next month, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler has revealed his prediction for the fight. Benn has not fought as a welterweight since April 2022, but ‘The Destroyer’ was controversially named as the WBC’s mandatory challenger in the 147lb […] The post Josh Taylor makes KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s got nothing to worry about” appeared first on Boxing News .
Boxing figures rally in support of Raven Chapman following emergency surgery for brain injury
Former world title challenger Raven Chapman has received widespread support from across boxing after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain injury sustained following a sparring session in Denmark. Chapman was placed in a medically induced coma on July 24. The procedure successfully stopped the bleeding, and the 32-year-old is continuing to receive treatment before being […] The post Boxing figures rally in support of Raven Chapman following emergency surgery for brain injury appeared firs...
World champion says Terence Crawford isn’t a true legend: “He retired before facing the young lions”
has been receiving plenty of plaudits since he hung up the gloves in December, but there is one reigning world champion who believes that ‘Bud’ is far from the ‘legend’ that he is being portrayed as. Last year, Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to claim the undisputed super-middleweight world title and, in doing so, became the […] The post World champion says Terence Crawford isn’t a true legend: “He retired before facing the young lions” appeared first on Boxing News .
Barry McGuigan makes new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction after latest performances
and are set to collide in November, but after their recent ‘tune-up fights’, former WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan has updated his prediction for the contest. Fury and ‘AJ’ have been linked to one another for a number of years, but after consistent disappointment, fans finally look set to be treated to the long-awaited grudge […] The post Barry McGuigan makes new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction after latest performances appeared first on Boxing News .
Son of Four Kings legend announces next fight: “This is about my legacy now”
The ‘Four Kings’ took the boxing world by storm throughout the 1980s and now one of the sons of the legendary quartet is set to fight later this month. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler were the iconic names that made up the ‘Four Kings’ – all taking part in epic […] The post Son of Four Kings legend announces next fight: “This is about my legacy now” appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma must face heavyweight with 70% KO ratio if he beats Filip Hrgovic for IBF world title
will have the chance to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history when he collides with Filip Hrgovic on August 29, and should he be successful, his first defence is already set. Itauma has excelled since making the switch to the professional scene, rising the rankings with 12 knockouts in 14 wins and […] The post Moses Itauma must face heavyweight with 70% KO ratio if he beats Filip Hrgovic for IBF world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Ricky Hatton vs Amir Khan: “He would knock him out”
Former WBC cruiserweight ruler has predicted how a fight between former super-lightweight world champions and would go, if they were to collide in their primes. Khan picked up the WBA super-lightweight crown when he outpointed Andreas Kotelnik in 2009 and went on to unify the titles by knocking out IBF titleholder Zab Judah, before a […] The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Ricky Hatton vs Amir Khan: “He would knock him out” appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury now
showed vulnerability in his comeback, despite a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga, and now four-time super-middleweight world champion has shared his thoughts on how the showdown with will play out. Prior to Prenga, Joshua’s solitary outing since a devastating September 2024 defeat to Daniel Dubois came against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, with the 36-year-old maintaining that […] The post Carl Froch sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury now appeared first on Boxi...
Ryan Garcia predicts Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez after losing to Rolly: “He has his number”
With a desire to face the winner in a unification match, has offered his prediction for ’s WBA welterweight title defence against . The pair will collide at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on August 22, with Romero entering his first fight since unanimously outpointing Garcia in May 2025. Back then, the result came as a […] The post Ryan Garcia predicts Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez after losing to Rolly: “He has his number” appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez accused of ‘running and hiding’ by ‘the best cruiserweight on the planet’
If David Benavidez decides to stick around in the cruiserweight ranks, there is a bitter rivalry brewing. Benavidez moved up to cruiserweight in May, stopping Gilberto Ramirez in six rounds to claim the WBA and WBO world titles. Although many expected Benavidez to return to light-heavyweight in pursuit of Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, his […] The post David Benavidez accused of ‘running and hiding’ by ‘the best cruiserweight on the planet’ appeared first on Boxing News .
Hall of Fame legend says Anthony Joshua should retire before ‘jeopardising his health’
looks set to take on long-term rival later this year, but one Hall-of-Famer has advised the two-time heavyweight world champion to walk away from the fight and prioritise his health. Joshua suffered a devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois when challenging for the IBF crown back in September 2024, but returned to action 15 months later […] The post Hall of Fame legend says Anthony Joshua should retire before ‘jeopardising his health’ appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney world title fight
pulled out of an in-demand showdown with WBO welterweight champion last week, and now Haney’s most fierce rival and fellow welterweight ruler has offered his thoughts on that decision to withdraw from the bout. Davis was vocal about his ambition to face Haney when named as the Californian’s mandatory challenger and it seemed as though […] The post Ryan Garcia sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney world title fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo admits he ‘wasn’t mentally there’ for one of his losses: “I want revenge”
has ruled in four weight divisions but has suffered three defeats as a professional, and now the Mexican superstar has admitted that he ‘wasn’t mentally there’ for one of his losses. Alvarez debuted as a 15-year-old in Mexico and remained undefeated in his first 43 professional bouts, with an early draw being the only blemish […] The post Canelo admits he ‘wasn’t mentally there’ for one of his losses: “I want revenge” appeared first on Boxing News .
Devin Haney rules out facing one man after Keyshawn Davis fight collapses: “Not happening”
looked set to take on in a first defence of his WBO welterweight title, but in a drastic turn of events the fight has collapsed. Now, Haney has ruled out another potential opponent. Haney became a three-division world champion when he outpointed Brian Norman Jr to capture the 147lb crown back in November, but whilst […] The post Devin Haney rules out facing one man after Keyshawn Davis fight collapses: “Not happening” appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford picks a winner in Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch: “He’s not smart enough”
Over two years ago, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia birthed one of boxing’s most fierce rivalries, but both now reign as world champions in the welterweight division. In April 2024, Garcia had been poised to challenge for Haney’s WBC super-lightweight world title, but ‘King Ry’ lost that opportunity when he weighed in three pounds over […] The post Terence Crawford picks a winner in Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch: “He’s not smart enough” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson offered rematch by the man he admits has the ‘best hope’ of causing him problems
has been offered the chance to reclaim his old title in a rematch with one of the sport’s most relentless pressure fighters. The 29-year-old is coming off arguably a career-best performance against Teofimo Lopez, who he dethroned with a wide points victory in January. As a result, the skilful southpaw became a four-weight world champion […] The post Shakur Stevenson offered rematch by the man he admits has the ‘best hope’ of causing him problems appeared first on Boxing News .
Mike Tyson provides update on Floyd Mayweather exhibition
is eager to revisit his exhibition match with , whose fighting future remains unclear following a multi-million dollar lawsuit by CBS Sports Events. The organisation was expecting to produce Mayweather’s events with Manny Pacquiao and Tyson, only to discover that the Hall of Famer was in breach of contact. This was because he had agreed […] The post Mike Tyson provides update on Floyd Mayweather exhibition appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois’ advisor announces split ahead of first world heavyweight title defence
has had a change behind the scenes ahead of his return to the ring. After an initial reign as IBF titleholder from 2024 to 2025, Dubois became world heavyweight champion for the second time back in May when he stopped domestic rival Fabio Wardley at the Co-Op Live in Manchester to claim the WBO title. ‘DDD’ […] The post Daniel Dubois’ advisor announces split ahead of first world heavyweight title defence appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Frampton sums up Anthony Joshua’s performance against Prenga and makes new Tyson Fury prediction
Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton has revealed who he favours between and . The two heavyweights are expected to collide later this year, just so long as both sides can agree on a specific date and location. At the same time, though, there appears to be waning interest in their long-awaited showdown after both […] The post Carl Frampton sums up Anthony Joshua’s performance against Prenga and makes new Tyson Fury prediction appeared first on Boxing News .
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