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Joe Joyce enjoying new lease of life, here for 'legacy chapter'

“I’m excited to be back in the ring and show the British fans and fans around the world what I’m made of,” said a seemingly resolute Joe Joyce

Rolly Romero-Teofimo Lopez set for T-Mobile Arena for August 22

Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez, a pair of two-division champions in their prime, will receive their due attention when they square off in their summer WBA welterweight title bout.

Vergil Ortiz Jnr manager claims Jaron Ennis fight can be made in short order

The outline to resurrect a glamour junior middleweight unified title bout between new champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and unbeaten WBC interim titlist Vergil Ortiz Jnr has been sculpted

Jaron Ennis: respect for Xander Zayas, forget Terence Crawford, Vergil Ortiz pretending

Jaron Ennis gave a detailed account of his recent fight with Xander Zayas and about potential fights with Terence Crawford and Vergil Ortiz Jnr on the Ariel Helwani show today.

Ronda Rousey, Vergil Ortiz Jnr host special 'Napa Knockout' event for retired fighters

Paulie Malignaggi is back in studio and ready to rumble on the latest BoxingScene Today

BoxingScene Today for July 6, 2026

Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury venue: Wembley Stadium can host on one condition, says Turki Alalshikh

Dmitry Bivol ordered to defend light heavyweight titles against Callum Smith

Unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been ordered to defend his titles against his mandatory challenger Callum Smith by the WBO.

Andy Cruz's replacement foe is Abraham Montoya

Abraham Montoya has been named the replacement opponent for Andy Cruz. The two will fight in the co-main event on the July 18 DAZN card at Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California.

'Boxing broadcasting has changed' says Eddie Hearn

The world of boxing broadcasting is changing and the viewership is shrinking due to multiple platforms, Eddie Hearn has explained

The fortnight that changed everything in the heavyweight division

A little over two weeks ago, the boxing world awaited the next move of world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Now it seems the 39-year-old will face Deontay Wilder in a farewell bout; the making of which comes with vast consequences

Wins for Delante Johnson and Deric Davis on Cleveland undercard

Hometown hero welterweight Delante Johnson continued his upward trajectory by dominating Montreal via Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s Christopher Guerrero via routine unanimous 10-round decision.

Bruce Carrington dominates Rene Palacios to retain featherweight title

WBC featherweight champion Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington made the first successful defense of his title against Rene Palacios, now 19-1-1 (10 KOs), via mostly uneventful unanimous 12-round unanimous decision.

Abdullah Mason survives crisis, halts Albert Bell in the last round

Abdullah Mason defending his WBO lightweight title when he rallied to stop No. 6-ranked late replacement, Toledo’s Albert Bell, in the 12th and final round

Robert Garcia won’t quite predict upset ahead of Abdullah Mason-Albert Bell

World-renowned trainer Robert Garcia says he won’t be surprised by an upset tonight when WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason defends his belt against No. 6-ranked late replacement Albert Bell, nor will he be shocked if WBC featherweight champion Bruce “ShuShu” Carrington falls to ProBoxTV alumnus, Rene Palacios.

Austin Trout, 40, suffers horror knockout in bare knuckle boxing

Austin Trout, the former WBC junior middleweight titlist, was savagely knocked out in the second round of Friday's bare-knuckle bout with Ben Bonner at the BKFC Liberty Brawl at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia

Manny Pacquiao preferable to unification for Liam Paro

Manny Pacquiao is being targeted by newly minted IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro following the collapse of the Filipino’s rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

Deontay Wilder 'would welcome' fight with Oleksandr Usyk

Deontay Wilder will accept a fight with Oleksandr Usyk if the terms are fair, the American's co-manager Shelly Finkel has confirmed

Chris Algieri and Coach Robert Garcia in-studio on holiday weekend: ‘Boxing never sleeps’

BoxingScene Today for July 3, 2026

Abdullah Mason, Albert Bell, Bruce Carrington and Rene Palacios make weight

WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason weighed in at 135lbs while challenger Albert Bell came in 134.9lbs for their showdown at Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center Saturday night, live on TNT and DAZN.

Anthony Joshua on the lessons he's learned from Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua talks about what makes Oleksandr Usyk great, his desire to 'hurt' Kristian Prenga and why he'll beat Tyson Fury

Guido Vianello joins Queensberry Promotions' heavyweight army

Guido Vianello is the latest heavyweight to join forces with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions

Oleksandr Usyk in 'direct discussions' with Zuffa Boxing about Deontay Wilder farewell

Oleksandr Usyk talking to Zuffa Boxing as he plots 'major international event' against Deontay Wilder

Ryan Garcia reaches out to Frank Warren ahead of crucial match

Ryan Garcia and Frank Warren, a somewhat unlikely pairing, have come together on social media to agree a friendly wager on the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup clash between Mexico and England

'Scooter' Davis on 'Tank' Davis, Lamont Roach, and the Washington effect

Welterweight Deric 'Scooter' Davis is the latest budding star to hail from the DMV, writes Tris Dixon

Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn: The fans don’t want this fight, says Oscar De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions has again stated that he has not been approached regarding a contest between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, widely reported to be in the works for September 12

Tony Yoka withdraws from Murat Gassiev challenge with back injury

Due to injury, Tony Yoka has withdrawn from his Saturday, July 11, title challenge against WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev at the VTB Arena in Moscow.

Abdullah Mason reunites with Albert Bell for TNT's first 'The Fight'

Abdullah Mason makes the first defense of his WBO lightweight belt at his hometown Wolstein Center versus unbeaten contender Albert Bell Saturday night in the main event of TNT’s new boxing series, “The Fight” that will also be streamed on DAZN.

Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech seethe as Errol Spence Jnr stands them up

Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech were not amused when the former’s July 26 opponent, Errol Spence Jnr, failed to show for a satellite face-to-face Thursday morning

Fabio Wardley back in training, Daniel Dubois rematch happens 'when Fabio is ready'

Fabio Wardley healing and ready to get Daniel Dubois ‘back in blood’, writes Tom Ivers

Dave Allen responds to accusations that he's a 'con man'

Dave Allen offers his view on the stoppage that handed Filip Hrgovic an early victory in May

Royston Barney-Smith to get Reece Bellotti test

Highly-regarded youngster Royston Barney-Smith gets a step-up fight when he travels to Ireland to face veteran Reece Bellotti

Terence Crawford dismisses comeback, McGregor, and Mayweather being 'broke'

Terence Crawford scoffs at suggestions he was offered $200m to fight Conor McGregor and explains he's happy in retirement

Tyson Fury vs. Mariusz Wach broadcaster: 'This fight will not be streamed live'

Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach on July 24 in Pattaya, Thailand, and should anyone wish to watch the heavyweight clash they will need to attend in person, Fury has claimed

JoJo Diaz the latest boxer to make the switch to bare knuckle

Joseph “JoJo” Diaz is the latest former champion to move over to bare knuckle boxing and will make his BKB debut on July 18 at The Novo at LA Live in Downton Los Angeles

Tim Tszyu designated WBO No. 1 at junior middleweight

The World Boxing Organization has elected to elevate former champion Tim Tszyu to the No. 1 contender position in this month’s new junior middleweight rankings.

Emiliano Vargas new No. 1 in WBO junior welterweight rankings

Emiliano “El General” Vargas has been elevated to the No. 1 contender position in the World Boxing Organization’s newest junior welterweight ratings.

History dictates there are only two choices at 'peace summit'

Boxing history has provided a timely lesson this week, writes Lance Pugmire, it’s just a matter now if the right people are paying attention to it.

O'Shaquie Foster will fight Shakur Stevenson in any weight class

O’Shaquie Foster is open to fighting Shakur Stevenson at just about any weight in order to land a bout with his rival

Agit Kabayel reveals his hit list while declaring 'this is my era'

Agit Kabayel invites Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Moses Itauma and more to challenge him for WBC heavyweight title

WBO orders Devin Haney to face Keyshawn Davis in mandatory welterweight defense

WBO Founder & Championship Committee Chairman Luis Batista Salas sent an order to welterweight champion Devin Haney to face Keyshawn Davis in a WBO mandatory championship showdown.

IBF orders Frank Sanchez to face Moses Itauma for vacant heavyweight title

Frank Sanchez and Moses Itauma have been ordered to begin negotiations for a fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.

Tyson Fury says humanitarian deeds not a distraction for Mariusz Wach fight

Tyson Fury will be donating ticket proceeds to charities in Pattaya Thailand and receiving an award from the WBC, but says it won't distract him in his preparations or performance that night.

Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24

Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 24

Edwin De Los Santos appeals to Nevada after Jose Valenzuela's post-knockdown punch

Adrian Clark, the manager of Edwin De Los Santos filed an appeal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission Tuesday, seeking for his fighter’s second-round knockout loss to Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela to be converted to a no-contest.

Najee Lopez ahead of ProBox August 29 event: 'I'd break the bank for this card'

Knowing the challenge that awaits him August 29 after the top-10 ranked light heavyweight delivered a fight-of-the-year candidate in March, Najee Lopez was asked about the value of the expected sellout card at Los Angeles’ Galen Center

Eddie Hearn travelling Tuesday for 'peace summit' with Turki Alalshikh and Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn is on his way to Turki Alalshikh’s “peace summit” with Zuffa Boxing's Nick Khan

Terence Crawford 'real competitive' even in sparring, says 'Tiger' Johnson

It is fair to say that training with a coach like Brian “BoMac” McIntrye has its advantages. Like sharing rounds with Terence Crawford

Oleksandr Usyk wouldn't win a round against Muhammad Ali, says Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes, who ruled the heavyweight division between 1978 and 1985, does not believe that Oleksandr Usyk would have won a single round against Muhammad Ali

Katie Taylor-Flora Pili undercard: Dave Allen, Paddy Donovan get supporting roles

The Katie Taylor-Flora Pili undercard has been announced by Matchroom with Paddy Donovan and Dave Allen set to play key supporting roles at Croke Park, Dublin