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    Claressa Shields (left) and promoter Dmitriy Salita (right) at the media workout ahead of her fight Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Febraury 13, 2026.

    The importance of dancing on TikTok with Claressa Shields

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    The all-rounder: Lia Lewandowski is determined to be her own boss

    Shakur Stevenson smiles after his impressive victory over Teofimo Lopez

    What is the state of the 140lbs division?

    Eddie Hearn at the weigh-in for Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson on January 30, 2026.

    DAZN and Matchroom Boxing agree new five-year deal

    Leigh Wood during a media event for his rematch against Josh Warrington taken on November 27, 2025.

    Leigh Wood knows a ‘clean finish’ is the only way to end Josh Warrington feud

    A rare sighting of all four sanctioning body belts together

    Editor’s Letter: An end to the four-belt era – or merely the dawn of an umpteenth title?

    Claressa Shields seated alongside some of her many championship belts.

    Claressa Shields and the 13 best multiple-time Olympic gold medalists as pros

    William Crolla

    William Crolla, Alfie Middlemiss and Joe Howarth find spots on Pat Brown's undercard

    Pryce Taylor celebrates after outpointing Michael Polite-Coffie on December 20, 2025.

    After hiding his talent, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor wants to show his full potential

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    Pacquiao wants Ra'eese Aleem to have home title shot at Angelo Leo

    Leigh Wood

    Leigh Wood: ‘I’ve taken a big pay cut to get my hands on Josh Warrington’

    Rileys win

    Viddal Riley-Mateusz Masternak to land on Wilder-Chisora show in London

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    Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr, undercard confirmed for Fundora-Thurman PPV

    Andy Hiraoka flashes his chiseled physique ahead of his February 21 challenge of WBA 140 lb. titlist Gary Antuanne Russell in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Andy Hiraoka overcomes visa issues, Gary Antuanne Russell clash remains on course

    (Left to right) Shingo Inoue, Takuma Inoue, Naoya Inoue and Yoshiki Takei celebrate a big night at the 2025 Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC) awards

    Naoya Inoue, Mizuki Hiruta, Teraji-Akui top JBC 2025 boxing awards honorees

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    Manny Pacquiao-Ruslan Provodnikov exhibition pegged for April 18 in Las Vegas

    Umar Dzambekov knockouts Ahmed Elbiali during their fight on February 15, 2026.

    Zuffa Boxing progress is upward, but let's cool the takeover talk

    Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jnr face off with each other after Ortiz's win over Erickson Lubin on November 8, 2025.

    Vergil Ortiz files opposition to Golden Boy’s TRO, seeks to move forward with Ennis fight

    Gabriela Tellez hits the mitts during a workout on February 16, 2026.

    Gabriela Tellez was inspired by older sister’s loss to Amanda Serrano

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    Golden Boy, DAZN move forward with March 14 show; Oscar Collazo gets new foe

    Angelo Leo poses at ProBox HQ

    Angelo Leo-Ra’eese Aleem IBF title fight purse bid won by MP Promotions

    Callum Smith takes a seat ahead of his February 2025 boxing match with Joshua Buatsi

    Callum Smith-David Morrell set for April 18 in Liverpool

    Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington during a media event for their rematch taken on November 27, 2025.

    How to Watch: Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington II

    Bilal Fawaz plays it cool when addressing the media in August 2025

    Bilal Fawaz: ‘The highest high is Eddie Hearn noticing me’

    Claressa Shields at the media workout ahead of her fight Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Febraury 13, 2026.

    GWOAT spurt: Claressa Shields is now calling the shots like ‘Canelo’

    Boxing trainer Joe Goossen with fighter Ryan Garcia.

    Mario Barrios trainer Joe Goossen: ‘I don’t have any enemies in this game’

    Claressa Shields (left) and Franchon Crews Dezurn (right) at a Press Conference on January 23, 2026

    Discipline could be the difference between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn

    Franchon Crews-Dezurn at a media workout ahead of her fight with Claressa Shields on February 13, 2026.

    Franchon Crews-Dezurn feels overlooked and underappreciated, promoter says

    Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington during a media event for their rematch taken on November 27, 2025.

    Josh Warrington has a ‘bee in his bonnet’ regarding Leigh Wood

    Vergil Ortiz and promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions at a press conference in September 2025.

    Golden Boy insists, via legal filing, willingness to still assist in finalizing Ortiz-Ennis