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    Tim Tszyu is put through his paces by trainer Pedro Diaz.on Wednesday at Tszyu Fight Club in Rockdale, Australia. (March 25, 2026)

    Tim Tszyu embraces new style under Pedro Diaz: ‘I believe in my skills’

    Oscar De La Hoya speaks to the media at the press conference for David Benavidez-Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. (February 21, 2026)

    Oscar De La Hoya hails DAZN deal as 'truly remarkable'

    Jonny Mansour says many promoters stay away from Southern California, but in his April 18 show in Oceanside, California, he wanted to give opportunities to "all the fighters in San Diego.”

    Jonny Mansour is eager to boost boxing in San Diego, SoCal

    Former welterweight titleholder Yordenis Ugas will end his retirement and expects to be ready to return to the ring within the next 1-3 months.

    Yordenis Ugas, former welterweight titlist, to make comeback at age 39

    Vito Mielnicki Jnr Media Workout 1192025

    Middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jnr has an ‘outlook and a vision’

    Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. lays against the ropes during his clash with influencer JakePaul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (June 28, 2025)

    Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr to face Jhon Caicedo on April 25 in Mexico

    Andy Cruz enters the ring ahead of a fight with IBF lightweight titleholder Raymond Muratalla on January 24, 2026.

    Albert Bell, Andy Cruz agree to terms as title eliminator eyed for summer

    Keith Thurman measures up Sebastian Fundora at their press conference

    How to Watch: Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman

    Alberto Puello, who will challenge junior welterweight titleholder Dalton Smith on June 6 in Sheffield, England, says he is lifted by his surroundings at Dauntless Boxing in Las Vegas.

    Alberto Puello has special help in quest to recapture his title

    Junior welterweight Dalton Smith leans over the ropes of a boxing ring.

    Dalton Smith, in his first defense, is happy to do it the hard way 

    Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, pictured after their second bout

    Editor’s Letter: Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk bring out the best in each other

    Rahaman and Muhammad Ali

    Neutral Corner: The day of the rubber stamp and the Ali Act?

    Jared Anderson will be co-promoted by Top Rank and Queensberry

    Jared Anderson joins ‘the home of the heavyweights’ as co-promoters

    Conah Walker meets Sam Eggington in a Midlands derby

    Conah Walker and Sam Eggington promise war in Midlands clash

    Darkie Smith pictured with his son, Stephen

    Charismatic and controversial trainer Darkie Smith passes away

    Vito Mielnicki enters the ring in Riyadh

    No more hiccups: Vito Mielnicki knows the cost of defeat heading into bout with Omar Huerta

    Ramon Cardenas and Bryan Acosta trade punches in their February 2025 clash

    Throwback fight is ‘now or never’ for Bryan Acosta and Ronny Rios

    Francis Ngannou and JakePaul trade barbs during March 10, 2026 Netflix press conference in Los Angeles to formally announce MVP's MMA debut show, May 16 on Netflix.

    Jake Paul: I will render Francis Ngannou unconscious

    Moses Itauma in fight week mode ahead of his all-British clash with Dillian Whyte in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (August 16, 2025)

    Moses Itauma content to keep things simple, even if the sport refuses to

    Francesco Grandelli attacks with Nathaniel Collins on the ropes

    Francesco Grandelli and the importance of discipline, direction and dedication

    Ryan Kielczweski attempts a jab on Frank De Alba during their April 2017 clash in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

    Ryan Kielczweski ending four-year layoff with rare hometown bout

    Sebastian Fundora training for Keith Thurman. (March 3, 2026)

    Five fighters warn Keith Thurman about the reality of facing Sebastian Fundora

    William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jnr set to meet for vacant WBC 135lbs title

    William Zepeda-Lamont Roach WBC lightweight title fight targeted for June

    David Benavidez at the press conference for his bout against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. (February 21, 2026)

    David Benavidez's mission statement is boxing's most impressive

    Shokichi Iwata (right) lands a right hook on Thammanoon Niyomtrong en route to winning the WBC 108lbs title in Yokohama, Japan. (March 15, 2026)

    Shokichi Iwata retroactively awarded TKO win over Thammanoon Niyomtrong

    Dana White address the media during the Zuffa Boxing 01 post-fight press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (January 23, 2026)

    U.S. House votes overwhelmingly in favor of advancing Ali Revival Act to Senate floor

    Jocelyn Camarillo knocks out Isis Sio. (March 21, 2026)

    'My mind was going everywhere': Jocelyn Camarillo recounts the wait for Isis Sio to heal

    Karen Chukhadzhian

    Karen Chukhadzhian-Paddy Donovan IBF purse bid won by EMX Sports

    Angelo Leo poses at ProBox HQ

    Angelo Leo-Ra’eese Aleem IBF title fight tops May 9 DAZN show in Atlanta

    Oscar De La Hoya at a press conference. (March 12, 2026)

    Golden Boy Promotions inks multi-year extension with DAZN