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LAS VEGAS — September 13, 2025 — In a seismic upset that reverberates through the annals of boxing history, Terence "Bud" Crawford has dethroned Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship of the world. The 41-0 Nebraska native, moving up two weight classes for the first time in his illustrious career, outboxed and outhustled the Mexican … [Read more...] about Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Alvarez in Shocking Upset for Undisputed Title

Las Vegas, NV – September 8, 2025 – In a stunning crossover callout that's ignited debates across combat sports, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has declared he would knock out undefeated boxing phenom Terence "Bud" Crawford in a professional boxing ring, dismissing any need for an MMA matchup. The 28-year-old Spanish-Georgian sensation, fresh off a dominant knockout … [Read more...] about UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Fires Bold Shots at Boxing Star Terence Crawford: “I’d Put Him to Sleep”

FORT WORTH, Texas – Undefeated knockout machine Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) will put his WBC interim super welterweight title on the line against top contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) on November 8, 2025, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The 12-round main event, presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with ProBox, will stream live … [Read more...] about Vergil Ortiz Jr. to Defend WBC Interim Title Against Erickson Lubin in November

Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) will face off against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) in a blockbuster exhibition match on November 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The clash, confirmed by Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix, will be streamed live globally at no additional cost to subscribers, marking another bold step in … [Read more...] about Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis Set for Blockbuster Exhibition Livestream Bout on Netflix

Former welterweight king Keith "One Time" Thurman will challenge WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora for his title on October 18 in Las Vegas. The bout, which has been verbally agreed upon by both fighters, marks a full-circle moment in the super welterweight division and is slated to headline a Prime Video pay-per-view card. … [Read more...] about Keith Thurman to Challenge Sebastian Fundora for WBC 154-Pound Title on October 18

The boxing world was treated to high drama Saturday night as Manny Pacquiao’s audacious comeback bid against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw, leaving both fighters — and a sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena — wanting more. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Full Fight Video Highlights Replay

July 18, 2025 – Detroit, MI – Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields has made a bold move to bring legendary fighter Laila Ali out of retirement. In a video sent to TMZ Sports on Thursday, Shields announced that she has secured the $15 million purse Ali previously demanded, setting the stage for what could be one of the most monumental bouts in women’s boxing history. … [Read more...] about Claressa Shields Secures $15 Million Purse to Lure Laila Ali Out of Retirement for Historic Boxing Showdown

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — July 11, 2025 — Gervonta "Tank" Davis, the undefeated WBA lightweight champion, was arrested early Friday morning in Miami Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, casting a shadow over his illustrious boxing career. The arrest, which took place at approximately 3:35 a.m., stems from an alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend on June 15, … [Read more...] about Boxing Star Gervonta “Tank” Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach

Richardson Hitchins Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Retain IBF Super Lightweight Title in New York Homecoming New York, NY – June 14, 2025 – In a commanding performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn’s own Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) successfully defended his IBF super lightweight title with an eighth-round stoppage victory over former unified … [Read more...] about Richardson Hitchins Dominates George Kambosos Jr. by TKO Stoppage in Round 8

New York, June 14, 2025 — Indian boxing sensation Nishant Dev continued his meteoric rise in the professional boxing world with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Josue Silva on the undercard of the Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos fight at Madison Square Garden Theater. The 24-year-old Olympian improved his professional record to 2-0 (1 KO), showcasing his … [Read more...] about Indian Boxing Star Nishant Dev Dominates Josue Silva in Unanimous Decision Victory

Former WBO junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguia tested positive for a banned substance following his unanimous decision victory over Bruno Surace on May 4, 2025. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) confirmed that Munguia’s A-sample, collected the day after the fight, revealed the presence of exogenous testosterone metabolites, indicating the use of a synthetic … [Read more...] about Jaime Munguia Tests Positive for Exogenous Testosterone in VADA Drug Test

Devin Haney, the former undisputed lightweight champion and ex-WBC junior welterweight titleholder, continues to hold the #1 spot in the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) welterweight rankings, solidifying his status as a top contender in the 147-pound division. Following his unanimous decision victory over Jose Ramirez on May 2, 2025, in a high-profile Times Square boxing event, … [Read more...] about Devin Haney Retains WBC #1 Welterweight Ranking, Eyes Blockbuster Clash with Teofimo Lopez in 2025

In a electrifying showdown at T-Mobile Arena, Naoya Inoue, the undisputed super bantamweight champion, solidified his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound kings by stopping Ramon Cardenas via TKO in the eighth round on Sunday night. The Japanese superstar, known as “The Monster,” overcame an early scare to deliver a performance that captivated fans and cemented his … [Read more...] about The Monster Strikes Again: Naoya Inoue Stops Cardenas in TKO Thriller

New York City, May 2, 2025 – In a shocking turn of events, Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) upset heavily favored Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) via unanimous decision to claim the WBA (Regular) welterweight title on Friday night at a historic outdoor boxing event in Times Square. The fight, headlining The Ring Magazine’s “Fatal Fury: City of Wolves” card, saw Romero … [Read more...] about Rolly Romero Stuns Ryan Garcia in Times Square Upset, Claims WBA Welterweight Title

Social media sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul is set to return to the ring against former WBC middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a cruiserweight bout on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The 10-round fight, airing live on DAZN pay-per-view, marks Paul’s first outing since his controversial victory over boxing … [Read more...] about Jake Paul to Fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Blockbuster Boxing Showdown on June 28