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Dubois Calls Out Baumgardner: This Could Be Boxing's Next Great Rivalry
Caroline Dubois is pushing for a showdown with Alycia Baumgardner, convinced it could reshape the landscape of women's boxing.
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Clarke Stops Billam-Smith, Repeating His Amateur Win Over Ex-Champ
Chev Clarke floors and stops former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith, handing him the first stoppage loss of his professional career.
Hutchinson Topples Buatsi to Seize WBC Light-Heavyweight Crown
British-Ghanaian star Joshua Buatsi came up short in Manchester as Willy Hutchinson turned in a career-best night to claim WBC gold.
Buatsi Eyes World Title Glory in Hutchinson Rematch on Saturday
British-Ghanaian star Joshua Buatsi steps up for a light-heavyweight world title shot against Willy Hutchinson, and the boxing world is picking sides.
Buatsi Booed at Weigh-In as Ghanaian-British Star Chases WBC Crown
Joshua Buatsi walked into a hostile room of Willy Hutchinson fans at the weigh-in, days before Saturday's WBC light-heavyweight title fight.
Dubois Meets Han in Texas Lightweight Unification Showdown
Britain's Caroline Dubois and America's Stephanie Han will fight for lightweight supremacy in Texas on 20 February.
Denzel Bentley: From Estate Scraps to a World Title, and a Painful Fall
Denzel Bentley went from fighting on his housing estate to world champion, then saw the belt taken away in one of boxing's more bruising twists.
Buatsi's Ghanaian Grit Meets Hutchinson's Boyhood WBC Dream
Joshua Buatsi's Ghanaian roots go up against Willy Hutchinson's childhood vow to become WBC champion when they meet in Saturday's light-heavyweight clash.
Buatsi Faces Hutchinson's Childhood Dream in Fight for WBC Crown
Ghana-rooted Joshua Buatsi steps in with a vacant WBC light-heavyweight belt on the line, against a Scot who has chased this night since boyhood.
John Paul Hale Turns Pro With Michael Conlan in His Corner
Belfast's John Paul Hale says the timing is perfect to enter the paid ranks, with Michael Conlan steering the next chapter of his career.
Billam-Smith Chases Decade-Old Payback Against Amateur Rival Clarke
Ten years after their amateur days, ex-cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith finally gets the chance to settle the score with Cheavon Clarke.
Wilder Faces Unbeaten Opetaia on Fury-Joshua Undercard in Cardiff
Deontay Wilder's knockout power meets unbeaten cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia on the Fury-Joshua card in Cardiff on 11 December.
Wilder Faces Opetaia on Fury-Joshua Bill as Cardiff Stacks December Card
Deontay Wilder meets Jai Opetaia as the co-main event beneath Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium this December.
Jake Paul Vows to Quit Boxing If Cameroon-Rooted Doumbe Beats Him in Dubai
Jake Paul says he will hang up the gloves for good if Cedric Doumbe beats him in Dubai on 24 December.
Ghanaian-heritage Hutchinson opens up on emotional battles before Buatsi WBC clash
Scotland's Willy Hutchinson, proud of his Ghanaian roots, says peace of mind is his toughest fight as he chases the vacant WBC light-heavyweight crown.
Amanda Serrano plans farewell fight in Puerto Rico, eyes game-changer legacy
Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano is lining up a homecoming send-off next year, and she wants the world to remember her as a true trailblazer.
Barry Jones and Steve Bunce Dissect Canelo's Ring Return
Barry Jones links up with Steve Bunce to unpack Canelo Álvarez's comeback and what it means for the sport's biggest star.
Joshua v Fury: Trailer Revives Boxing's Biggest Heavyweight Rivalry
The Rivals trailer is out, putting Anthony Joshua's Nigerian-rooted heavyweight legacy and Tyson Fury's swagger back in the spotlight.
Denzel Bentley: Stripped of his belt, shot at in the streets, still swinging
Stripped of his WBO middleweight crown, Denzel Bentley opens up about street violence, lost friends and the fight to keep his career alive.
Buatsi Chases WBC Glory in Hutchinson Rematch
British-Ghanaian star Joshua Buatsi fights Willy Hutchinson again on Saturday with the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title on the line.
Canelo Reclaims WBC Crown, Outclassing Cameroon's Christian Mbilli in Riyadh
Christian Mbilli had the world watching in Riyadh, but Canelo Alvarez turned back the clock to reclaim the WBC super-middleweight title.
Canelo Outpoints Cameroon-Born Mbilli to Reclaim WBC Crown in Riyadh
Cameroon-born Christian Mbilli's unbeaten run ends as Canelo Álvarez takes a unanimous decision and the WBC super-middleweight belt in Riyadh.
Cameroon's Christian Mbilli Awaits Canelo Álvarez in Riyadh Title Showdown
Cameroonian Christian Mbilli puts his WBC super-middleweight crown on the line against Canelo Álvarez as Riyadh's undercard winds down.
Usyk Eyes Cruiserweight Return for Benavidez Fight Before Retirement
Oleksandr Usyk wants one last run at cruiserweight, and David Benavidez is the opponent his camp has in mind before he hangs up the gloves.
Mbilli and Canelo make weight in Riyadh after missiles are intercepted
Cameroon-born Christian Mbilli and Canelo Alvarez hit the scales in Riyadh a day after two ballistic missiles were intercepted over the city.
Adames makes Zuffa Boxing debut against Wales' Warburton on 14 November
WBC middleweight king Carlos Adames steps into a new promotional era, facing Welshman Gerome Warburton in a non-title Zuffa Boxing debut on 14 November.
Jake Paul Sets Christmas Eve Return After Anthony Joshua Defeat
Jake Paul says he's hungrier than ever as he plans a 24 December return, the first fight since his loss to Nigerian-British star Anthony Joshua.
Raven Chapman Credits Trainer's Quick Thinking After Brain Bleed Scare
Boxer Raven Chapman says trainer Stuart Scott's lightning-fast reaction may have saved her life after a bleed on the brain this summer.
Adam Azim Sets December Return at London's Copper Box
British light-welterweight Adam Azim is back in action on 4 December, facing Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela inside London's Copper Box.
Amanda Serrano Sets Puerto Rico Farewell Against Skye Falzon on 9 January
Boxing icon Amanda Serrano will hang up the gloves at home in Puerto Rico, facing Skye Falzon on 9 January in the final fight of her career.
Paul Smith: Boxing is failing fighters who end up hurt, used or forgotten
Former boxer Paul Smith says a broken system leaves fighters hurt, exploited or forgotten, and he wants far better support for athletes.
Cordina Says Fighting Pacquiao in Cardiff Would Be a Dream Honour
Ex-world champion Joe Cordina says a fight with Manny Pacquiao on the Joshua v Fury bill would be a career-defining honour.
Dalton Smith survives Puello scare to keep WBC crown in Sheffield
Dalton Smith edges Alberto Puello on a split decision to hold his WBC light-welterweight belt in front of his home city.
Smith vs Puello: Who Takes the WBC 140lb Crown on Saturday?
Dalton Smith puts his WBC light-welterweight belt on the line against Alberto Puello, and the boxing world has picked its sides.
Garner Faces Ex-World Champion Jazza Dickens in Bournemouth Showdown
WBC interim super-featherweight champion Ryan Garner takes on former world champion Jazza Dickens in Bournemouth on 9 January.
Dalton Smith Must Fight Adam Azim at Hillsborough to Go Mainstream
Tony Bellew believes the Sheffield world champion is one big night from superstardom, and Adam Azim at Hillsborough is that night.
Cordina Set to Face Pacquiao on Fury-Joshua Undercard
Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina has agreed terms to share the ring with Manny Pacquiao on the huge Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua card.
Refugee to Olympian: Somali-British Boxer Ramla Ali Gets Her Biopic
Ramla Ali fled Somalia's civil war and fought at the Tokyo Olympics. Now Top Boy's Jasmine Jobson plays her in the film In the Shadows.
Somali refugee turned Olympian Ramla Ali gets her own biopic
From fleeing Somalia's civil war to the Tokyo Olympics, Ramla Ali's story hits the big screen with Top Boy's Jasmine Jobson in the lead.
Joshua's Nigerian Roots Fuel Fury Showdown Africa Has Waited a Decade to See
Anthony Joshua carries Nigeria into the ring against Tyson Fury, and a decade of hype is about to meet reality.
Cordina cleared of assault after judge accepts self-defence at petrol station
A judge ruled the Welsh boxer acted in self-defence, clearing him of assault over a punch thrown at a petrol station.
Brad Pauls Hunts December Fight After Latest Bout Falls Through
Former British and IBF International middleweight champion Brad Pauls refuses to stay idle and is working to land a fight before the year ends.
Shakur Stevenson Exits Zuffa Boxing Without Stepping Into the Ring
Liberian-American heritage star Shakur Stevenson says he has been released by Zuffa Boxing after the fights he was promised never came.
Ex-World Champion Liam Smith Accused of Punching Man on the Floor
Former world champion Liam Smith faces an allegation that he left a concierge worker with serious facial injuries after striking him while he was down.
Dalton Smith Puts WBC Crown on the Line Against Alberto Puello in Sheffield
Sheffield's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight title against Dominican challenger Alberto Puello on Saturday in a clash of styles.
Dubois Stops Wardley in Devastating Fashion to Keep His Title
Daniel Dubois silenced Fabio Wardley with a dramatic stoppage, holding on to his heavyweight crown and sending a loud message to the division.
Dubois Destroys Wardley in Two Rounds and Puts Heavyweights on Notice
The WBO heavyweight champion went seek-and-destroy in the rematch, and now he has Hrgovic, Kabayel and Itauma lined up as his next big-money targets.
Wardley Promises 'Crazy Night' as He Hunts Redemption Against Dubois
Fabio Wardley lost his WBO belt in a brutal 11-round war with Daniel Dubois, and he says Saturday's rematch is his chance to put it right.
Fundora Stops Hadribeaj With One Second Left to Keep WBC Crown
Sebastian Fundora detonated a left hand at 2:59 of Round 12 to retain his WBC 154lb belt and keep his undisputed dream alive.
Nigerian-rooted Dubois blasts out Wardley in two to keep WBO crown
Britain's Nigerian-heritage heavyweight Daniel Dubois demolished Fabio Wardley in two rounds to keep his WBO belt and send a loud message to the division.
Dubois blasts out Wardley in under five minutes to keep WBO crown
Daniel Dubois needed less than five minutes to flatten Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena and hold on to his WBO heavyweight title.
Dubois and Wardley Tip the Scales at Career-Heaviest for London Rematch
Both Britons hit their biggest fighting weights ever at the weigh-in, setting up a heavyweight world-title rematch in London on Saturday.
Dubois Dominates Wardley, and Heavyweight Boxing's Next Chapter Is Wide Open
Daniel Dubois made a statement against Fabio Wardley, and now the heavyweight division is asking who steps up to meet him next.
Dubois blasts out Wardley in two rounds to keep WBO crown
British-Angolan star Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in round two to retain his WBO heavyweight title and stake his claim as Britain's top heavyweight.
Moses Itauma Vows World Title Return After IBF Setback
Nigerian-heritage heavyweight Moses Itauma says his world title story is far from over and expects another shot after August's IBF loss.
Dubois vs Wardley 2: Rematch Gamble Puts Both Heavyweights on the Line
An instant rerun of a brutal British heavyweight war could make or break Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, and neither man can afford to blink.
Warren Plots 2027 Heavyweight Unification Blitz, Eyes Usyk Return
Frank Warren wants 2027 to be the year the heavyweight division finally sorts out its champions, and he wants Oleksandr Usyk back in the mix.
Dubois and Wardley admit 'life is on the line' ahead of heavyweight rematch
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley know every round could cost them everything, and they're stepping back in anyway.
Dubois v Wardley: Relive the Heavyweight Clash That Started It All
Two British heavyweights with serious knockout power met for championship gold, and the first chapter of Dubois v Wardley is well worth another look.
Netflix's Tyson docuseries opens up, but dodges the hardest questions
Mike Tyson's four-part Netflix series is gripping and candid, yet it stops short of owning the darkest chapters of his story.
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