Oleksandr Usyk expresses interest in facing Deontay Wilder for final fight
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed he is open to facing former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in his final bout, stating his team is currently working on potential options.
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Conor Benn open to moving up to super middleweight for Chris Eubank Jr. trilogy
Welterweight boxer Conor Benn has expressed his willingness to move up to the 168-pound super middleweight division to secure a third matchup against rival Chris Eubank Jr.
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Rafael Espinoza vs. Lorenzo Parra planned for Canelo-Mbilli undercard
WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza is reportedly lined up to defend his title against top contender Lorenzo Parra on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli event.
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Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. stops Kenneth Taylor in second round at BOXFEST XIX
Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. secured a second-round stoppage victory over Kenneth Taylor in the main event of BOXFEST XIX, which took place at the County Coliseum in El Paso on Saturday night.
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Andy Cruz petitions IBF to restore lightweight ranking
Boxer Andy Cruz’s team has formally requested the IBF to restore his lightweight ranking, a move timed with champion Raymond Muratalla’s expected move up to the 140-pound division.
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Shakur Stevenson fires back at critics over opponent selection
Shakur Stevenson dismissed critics of his boxing record and opponent choices with a social media post, stating that no amount of evidence would convince those who doubt his achievements.
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Retrospective: How Eddie Futch ended the historic Ali-Frazier III rivalry
A look back at the Thrilla in Manila, where trainer Eddie Futch made the decision to stop the grueling bout after 14 rounds, preventing Joe Frazier from fighting the final round against Muhammad Ali.
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Paulie Malignaggi claims Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren enabled boxing competition
Former champion Paulie Malignaggi argues that promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren created their own future competition by accepting Saudi financial investment into the sport of boxing.
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Anthony Joshua frustrated by ongoing Tyson Fury negotiation delays, says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn reports that Anthony Joshua is increasingly frustrated by prolonged negotiations for a November bout against Tyson Fury, which is expected to take place in New York.
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Devin Haney in advanced talks to fight Jack Catterall on October 3
Following a breakdown in negotiations with Liam Paro over financial terms, Devin Haney is reportedly in advanced talks to defend his WBO title against Jack Catterall this October.
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Moses Itauma previews future heavyweight rivalry ahead of Filip Hrgovic title clash
Ahead of his vacant IBF heavyweight title fight against Filip Hrgovic on August 29, 21-year-old Moses Itauma has teased a future rivalry with an unnamed, undefeated knockout specialist.
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Rolly Romero dismisses Ryan Garcia’s callout, claiming Garcia avoided him twice
Boxer Rolly Romero has rejected Ryan Garcia’s interest in fighting the winner of Romero’s upcoming bout with Teofimo Lopez, claiming Garcia previously passed on two opportunities to face him.
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Troy Williamson targets six-round stoppage of Callum Simpson with new strategy
Despite stopping Callum Simpson in the 10th round last December, Troy Williamson has promised a new tactical approach for their rematch, aiming to secure an emphatic stoppage within six rounds.
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Julio Cesar Chavez discusses styles that could have defeated Terence Crawford
Boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez has shared his perspective on how specific fighting styles could have posed a threat to the undefeated Terence Crawford, who retired late last year.
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Bill Haney outlines conditions for potential Devin Haney vs. Jaron Ennis fight
Trainer Bill Haney has stated that Jaron "Boots" Ennis should clear out the 154-pound junior middleweight division before a future matchup with Devin Haney can be finalized.
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