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Carlos Adames, WBC middleweight champion, signs with Zuffa Boxing

WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames has officially signed a multi-fight promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing.

Naoya Inoue hasn't informed 'Bam' Rodriguez team of revised schedule

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez trainer Robert Garcia says there’s no reason for Naoya Inoue to panic and start making plans without Rodriguez when an early spring super-fight is still there for the taking.

Naoya Inoue announces move to featherweight, Bam Rodriguez promoter responds

Naoya Inoue has announced on social media he will move up to the featherweight division instead of "waiting for" Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez.

Tim Tszyu will challenge Erislandy Lara for WBA middleweight title, No Limit confirms

Australian boxing promoter No Limit has announced Tim Tszyu will challenge Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title.

Fabio Wardley feels ‘weightless and free’ ahead of Daniel Dubois rematch

Fabio Wardley is relishing being the underdog in his rematch with Daniel Dubois this Saturday at London’s O2 Arena.

Amir Khan blasts 'disrespectful' Floyd Mayweather over comeback rumors

During his prime, Amir Khan pursued fights with both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, but neither materialized despite years of speculation.

Bill Haney: Where has Shakur Stevenson gone?

Bill Haney told BoxingScene his unbeaten, three-division-champion son has agreed to fight unbeaten, four-division champion Shakur Stevenson November 28 in Atlanta, but added Stevenson has gone absent since the pair’s representatives struck a deal last week to fight at 145lbs, two pounds under the welterweight limit.

Nico Ali Walsh comeback falls short with Saturday loss to Treavon Craycraft 

Nico Ali Walsh’s planned comeback stalled Saturday night, as he dropped a unanimous decision to undefeated opponent Treavon Craycraft. Fighting in the middleweight main event of the “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, Ali Walsh, 12-3-1 (5 KOs), lost by scores of 78-74, and 77-75 twice to Craycraft, 10-0-1 (3 KOs), of Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Carl Froch questions decision of Mikkel Kessler to return at 47

Mikkel Kessler, 47, is preparing to return to boxing on November 28 after 13-and-a-half years away from the ring. His most recent opponent, Carl Froch, is not convinced the comeback is a good idea

Fabio Wardley expects early finish in Daniel Dubois rematch, says he must adapt

Wardley dropped Dubois twice in Manchester in May before being stopped in the 11th round, and the WBO title is on the line again in London on Saturday.

Lauren Price next fight to come against Michaela Kotaskova on November 20

Lauren Price will defend her welterweight titles against Michaela Kotaskova on November 20 at Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales

Overhaul of Fame: More nominees, more inductees, more debate

The power of the International Boxing Hall of Fame lies in its permanence, writes Eric Raskin. Once you’re in, you’re in. For life. And beyond.

Dmitry Bivol-Callum Smith officially confirmed for December 12 in Russia

Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli to go ahead 'no matter what happens', says Turki Alalshikh

Canelo Alvarez will fight Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31 “no matter what happens”, according to Turki Alalshikh

Amir Khan believes showdown with Manny Pacquiao would be 'bigger' than Fury-Joshua

Amir Khan believes a fight with Manny Pacquiao would have greater international appeal than the upcoming heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Floyd Schofield outpoints Lucas Bahdi to win vacant WBA lightweight title

The 24-year-old American filled the vacancy left when Gervonta Davis was named champion in recess.

Wilfredo Gomez, Puerto Rican boxing legend, dies aged 69

Wilfredo Gomez, arguably the greatest Puerto Rican boxer in history, has died at the age of 69

Floyd Schofield III collects WBA lightweight belt in gritty battle with Lucas Bahdi

New champion Sergio Mendoza shocks Ricardo Sandoval with three knockdowns

The emotions rushed upon Sergio Mendoza as thoroughly as the replacement challenger from Mexico swarmed Ricardo Sandoval Saturday night to post three knockdowns and claim the unified WBC/WBA flyweight titles.

Eddie Hearn feud ‘boring’ and ‘all the Eddie show’, insists Dana White

The feud between Eddie Hearn and Dana White is showing signs of abating, though the Zuffa Boxing boss insists there was only ever one person driving it

Dana White confirms Jai Opetaia-Deontay Wilder likely to be on Fury-Joshua undercard

Dana White has confirmed that Jai Opetaia is being lined up to move up to heavyweight and face Deontay Wilder on the December 12 Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff, Wales

Gabriela Fundora, Amari Jones top November 20 Golden Boy show in Indio

Gabriela Fundora’s destructive path through the women’s flyweight division and Amari Jones’ increased pressure to become IBF middleweight champion will be showcased in a November 20 Golden Boy Promotions card in Indio, California.

Floyd Schofield III, Lucas Bahdi make the (weight) cut for title showdown

Floyd Schofield III and Lucas Bahdi make weight for Saturday night’s DAZN main event.

Joshua Buatsi-Willy Hutchinson rematch now for full WBC title vacated by David Benavidez

The WBC has announced that David Benavidez has officially vacated his light-heavyweight championship in order to campaign full-time at cruiserweight, and that the upcoming Joshua Buatsi-Willy Hutchinson rematch has been upgraded to being for their now-vacant world title.

Report: Jai Opetaia's possible Deontay Wilder matchup would not effect Benavidez showdown

According to published reports, if WBA Regular and lineal cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia does face former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, the fight will have no bearing on Opetaia’s cruiserweight unification showdown with David Benavidez, tentatively scheduled for Cinco de Mayo weekend in May 2027 in Las Vegas.

Conah Walker to face Alexis Rocha on December 5 in WBA welterweight title eliminator

Conah Walker will face Alexis Rocha on December 5 in an eliminator for the WBA welterweight title in Wolverhampton, England.

'Deontay Wilder will knock out Oleksandr Usyk,’ says Derek Chisora

Derek Chisora, a former opponent of both men, is picking Deontay Wilder to knock out Oleksandr Usyk should the pair face off in Usyk’s swansong.

Report: Deontay Wilder could feature on Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard

Deontay Wilder could feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua, according to reports.

Fury-Joshua tickets priced as high as £13,128 ($17,329) as queues build to buy

Fans hoping to attend Tyson Fury's showdown with Anthony Joshua on December 11 could be faced with a bill exceeding £13,000 ($17,160) for a single ticket.

Amir Khan happy with 'numbers and location' for Manny Pacquiao showdown

Amir Khan has confirmed that he is talks for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao but it will not occur on the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury undercard on December 11.

Floyd Schofield-Lucas Bahdi join the Windy City sports buzz

Whether the White Sox win or lose Game 5 in Cleveland, Chicago will crown a new champion Saturday night on the South Side when Floyd Schofield Jnr and Lucas Bahdi collide

Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli undercard: Jaime Munguia, Rafael Espinoza, Lindolfo Delgado added

Three title fights will accompany Canelo Alvarez’s return to the ring versus new WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boxing financier Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday.

Armando Resendiz replaces the injured Jermall Charlo

Recent super-middleweight champion Armando Resendiz has been called upon to replace injured ex-two-division champion Jermall Charlo on the main card of the October 17 Premier Boxing Champions show at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Charlo’s undisclosed injury extends his absence from the ring since a May 2025 triumph over Thomas LaManna. The former 154lbs and middleweight champion was set to test his 34-0 with 23 KOs record in a super-middleweight bout versus Koen Mazoudier, 16-4-1 (6 KOs), of Australia.

Nico Ali Walsh explains the differences that Brian 'Bomac' McIntyre has made

Nico Ali Walsh has reportedly wrapped up training camp for his middleweight main event against undefeated Treavon Craycraft this Saturday, October 10, at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Ali Walsh, 12-2-1 (5 KOs), now fighting out of Las Vegas and Craycraft, 9-0-1 (3 KOs), of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, will headline the professional portion of the two-day “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” presented by BiYu Promotions and broadcast live, worldwide, on CombatVisionTV.

Derek Chisora claims BBBoC resistance to comeback – but Robert Smith tells different story

Derek Chisora claims he has met resistance from the British Boxing Board of Control regarding his plans to return in December. However, the BBBoC’s Robert Smith has told BoxingScene that he has not spoken to the 42-year-old for several months.

Jake Paul won't rest until he's faced Wilder, Canelo, Tank, Garcia, Ngannou, Eubank Jnr et al

Jake Paul, still plotting his return after Anthony Joshua shattered his jaw in December, has suggested he would like at least 14 more fights – against the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Deontay Wilder, Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis – before retiring.

BBBoC has ‘no concerns’ over Whittaker-Wallace referee but will ‘discuss’ performance

The British Boxing Board of Control will discuss the performance of referee Kieran McCann during Ben Whittaker’s victory over Conor Wallace on Saturday but any action being taken against the official is unlikely.

Extension to venue curfew for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury not yet granted

Plans to stage Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown into the early hours of December 12 are open to public objections until November 3, with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium still awaiting permission to extend its operating hours.

Charly Suarez out; Vasiliy Lomachenko reportedly targeting Anthony Cacace for return bout

Vasiliy Lomachenko is no longer aiming for Charly Suarez, now reportedly targeting WBA junior-lightweight champion Anthony Cacace.

O'Shaquie Foster sees stars in Navarrete unification

With three consecutive victories over former world champions in his rearview mirror, O’Shaquie Foster foresees his October 24 unification versus Emanuel Navarrete as a star-making turn. In his home state of Texas, WBC 130lbs champion Foster 25-3 (12 KOs) meets Mexico’s three-division champion Navarrete 40-2-1 (33 KOs) in San Antonio on DAZN, a bout with high consequences.

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly and Jacob Bank reach agreement for WBO title fight

WBO president Gustavo Olivieri has revealed that former middleweight champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, top contender Jacob Bank and their respective representatives have reached an agreement on terms for the pair to meet for the WBO super middleweight world championship left vacant by Hamzah Sheeraz.

Viddal Riley to defend European title against Seydi Coupe on November 14

Viddal Riley will now top MF Pro’s November 14 card in London’s OVO Arena against France’s Seydi Coupe. Riley will be making the first defense of his European cruiserweight title against his mandatory challenger in Coupe, 14-0 (9 KOS).

Bryan Acosta-Carlos Orona and Charles Harris-Misael Cabrera added to ProBoxTV, October 16

Two more entertaining fights have been added to ProBoxTV’s next “Championship Series” main card, on Friday, October 16, as Bryan Acosta will face once-beaten Carlos Orona in a 10-round “All Mexico” slugfest, while prospects Charles Harris and Misael Cabrera will go to war in a super lightweight 10-rounder. Both additional bouts will be held in support of WBC No. 16-ranked junior middleweight Kevin Anton facing once-beaten Freudis “Freddy” Rojas in the 10-round main event. WBC No. 5-ranked Justin Pauldo faces WBO No. 11-ranked Rene Tellez Giron in the 10-round lightweight co-main event. The blockbuster event will be broadcast live (8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm MT) from the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Phoenix, Arizona

Ryan Garcia vs. Floyd Mayweather: Garcia outlines his terms for bizarre battle

Ryan Garcia has responded to reports that he is in talks for a fight with 49-year-old Floyd Mayweather by insisting it would have to be a licensed bout for it to go ahead.

IBA announce $1million prize for winners of 2026 World Championships

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev has announced that winners of the 2026 IBA World Amateur Championships will receive a $1million prize

Denzel Bentley insists he's not ducking Yoenli Hernandez, awaits WBO decision

Denzel Bentley insists he is not ducking Yoenli Hernandez, the Cuban awaiting his mandatory shot at the WBO middleweight title

Oscar De La Hoya explains why he refused to attend Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn

Oscar De La Hoya has explained his absence from the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn event staged in Las Vegas on September 12

Derek Chisora announces December comeback, Murat Gassiev targeted as opponent

Derek Chisora has made a U-turn on his retirement. The 42-year-old heavyweight hung up his gloves following defeat to Deontay Wilder at London’s O2 Arena back in April. Chisora, 36-14 23 KOs), made it clear that the fight was his 50th and final, but in the weeks that followed the loss he declared he would be open to a rematch.

Dana White welcome at next Fury-Joshua press conference under one condition, says Eddie Hearn

On the eve of his reported sit down Wednesday in LA with Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White, promoter Eddie Hearn says he’d welcome White’s presence at the next Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua press conference… with one caveat... He and White have to be allowed to hash out their differences for the world to witness. 

Lucas Bahdi's self-made journey arrives at title fight

One massive punch lifted Lucas Bahdi from obscurity to contention. One more can take him to history. The lightweight who’ll fight fellow unbeaten Floyd Schofield Jnr for the vacant WBA lightweight title Saturday night in Chicago on DAZN can become Canada’s first 135lbs world champion and stand as the first male promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions to wear a world-title belt.