Anthony Joshua insists Tyson Fury fight must stay in the UK
Anthony Joshua has chosen to hold firm on a UK venue for his proposed 20 November fight with Tyson Fury after contract changes caused a dispute.
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African boxing news: title fights, results and the fighters carrying the continent into world rankings.
McKenna and Bentley agree late-2026 IBF-WBO title unification
IBF champion Aaron McKenna and WBO titleholder Denzel Bentley have agreed to meet in a late-2026 middleweight unification fight.
World champion Mikaelian targets Opetaia and Benavidez to derail 2027 plans
WBC champion Noel Mikaelian says he can beat Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez, threatening the planned 2027 cruiserweight showdown.
Andy Ruiz Jr. weighs 254.3 pounds for comeback against Knyba
Andy Ruiz Jr. has dropped 20.1 pounds since his last fight and will weigh 254.3 against Damian Knyba in Friday’s heavyweight main event.
Liam Paro sees Teofimo Lopez ready to lose after Romero test
IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro believes Teofimo Lopez’s showing against Rolly Romero exposed openings for a unification fight.
September and boxing remain linked by decades of major fights
From historic Mexican bouts to a packed WBC schedule, September continues to hold a prominent place in boxing’s calendar and culture.
Shakur Stevenson accused of avoiding Foster before Zuffa Boxing debut
O’Shaquie Foster says Shakur Stevenson has avoided him and believes their past sparring makes the WBO champion nervous ahead of his Zuffa debut.
David Adeleye Set to Give Matchroom a Domestic Heavyweight Option
The 29-year-old London heavyweight is expected to join Matchroom after leaving Queensberry, bringing a 14-2 record and 13 knockouts.
David Haye backs Moses Itauma after Hrgovic defeat to win world title
David Haye remains certain Moses Itauma will become heavyweight world champion after the 21-year-old was stopped by Filip Hrgovic.
Tony Bellew says Roberto Duran was unbeatable as a lightweight
Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has named Roberto Duran as the lightweight from boxing history he believes nobody could defeat.
Carl Frampton backs Moses Itauma to recover after Hrgovic defeat
Carl Frampton believes Moses Itauma can rebuild his career after losing to Filip Hrgovic and follow David Haye’s route back to world titles.
Red Owl Boxing to stage first women’s title fight in El Paso, Texas
Red Owl Boxing will host its first women’s championship bout at Boxfest XXI in El Paso, with Melanie Timko facing Naomy Cardenas.
Inoue-Rodriguez fight set to happen, says trainer Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia says Naoya Inoue and Jesse Rodriguez can meet in March if Rodriguez first completes a bantamweight title unification.
Wardley says early knockdowns led to defeat by Dubois in rematch
Fabio Wardley says dropping Daniel Dubois twice made him abandon his plan before an 11th-round stoppage in their first fight.
Lopez team seeks legal route around WBA mandatory Catterall fight
Teofimo Lopez’s legal team is exploring a way to avoid a WBA mandatory defence against regular champion Jack Catterall after winning the full title.
Tiburcio García, Mexican boxing trainer behind champions, dies
Tiburcio García, who worked with world champions in Mexico and Japan, has died after more than four decades in boxing gyms and corners.
Mayer-Cameron unification shaped by 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will meet for three super welterweight belts under a 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds.
Martínez and Plantić make weight for WBC interim title bout
Lester Martínez and Luka Plantić both made weight in Los Angeles ahead of their WBC interim super-middleweight title fight.
Frank Warren reacts to Hrgovic slap at Itauma IBF face-off
Frank Warren says he disliked Filip Hrgovic’s slap on Moses Itauma at their final face-off before the vacant IBF heavyweight title fight.
Taylor-Pili Dublin fight week schedule confirmed for September 5
Katie Taylor and Flora Pili will headline a packed Dublin fight week before their September 5 contest for the undisputed super-lightweight title.
Remembered: Carmen Basilio beats Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957
On September 23, 1957, Carmen Basilio won a split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson after 15 punishing rounds at Yankee Stadium.
Spain top Mediterranean Games 2026 boxing table ahead of Italy
Spain won four gold medals and two silvers to finish above Italy in the Mediterranean Games 2026 boxing standings in Taranto.
Jermall Charlo leans toward Ryan Garcia against Conor Benn
Jermall Charlo has sided with Ryan Garcia ahead of his WBC welterweight title defence against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12.
Shakur Stevenson Teases Fight Date After Haney Talks Collapse
Shakur Stevenson has hinted that a fight announcement is near after talks with Devin Haney ended over a proposed 144-pound catchweight.