Money matters: Floyd Mayweather Jnr to end retirement
Floyd Mayweather Jnr, an undefeated five-time division champion and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer, plans to end his retirement of more than eight years.
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Victor Santillan, Noel Reyes Cepeda on weight for interim title bout
Victor Santillan and Noel Reyes Cepeda have made weight for a WBA junior featherweight interim title fight at Coliseo Carlos “Teo” Cruz in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Janibek Alimkhanuly’s WBO middleweight title reign suspended one year
Janibek Alimkhanuly was not yet relieved of his unified middleweight title reign but has lost the right to defend at least one belt for the bulk of 2026.
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Conor Benn signs with Zuffa Boxing
Conor Benn is the latest marquee fighter to sign with Zuffa Boxing, the nascent promotion announced on Friday.
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Gilberto Ramirez vs. David Benavidez official for May 2 in Las Vegas
As expected, this year’s traditional Cinco De Mayo boxing extravaganza will be headlined by Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. “The Monster” David Benavidez.
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Fangs out: Welcome to the return of the boxing promoter wars
Character is assailed. Reputations endure assassination attempts. Oscar De La Hoya, Eddie Hearn and Dana White are reanimating boxing's other merciless blood sport.
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Leigh Wood promises ‘quick’ work after weighing in for Josh Warrington
Leigh Wood predicted an early finish after he and Josh Warrington made weight for their all-English rematch on Saturday evening at the Nottingham Arena in Nottingham, England
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The Beltline: John Fury and the unsubtle art of shouting really loudly
It's easier to explain why John Fury's volume has been turned up in recent years than it is trying to get him to turn it back down, writes Elliot Worsell...
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Gary Antuanne Russell knows confident in company of Shakur Stevenson and Richardson Hitchins
Gary Antuanne Russell knows exactly who’s in his division, but given his development and exposure on Saturday’s DAZN pay-per-view card, he feels assured enough to declare himself the best
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Cristobal Llorente-Nathaniel Collins II set for April 17 in Glasgow
Scotland’s Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente of Spain will again contest the European featherweight title after agreeing a rematch at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland on April 17
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Will Ryan Garcia match his hype and new persona with a belt?
Can a sober approach and a reunion with his father and former head trainer lift Ryan Garcia to a welterweight title – and boxing's popularity stratosphere – Sunday in Las Vegas?
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Ryan Garcia learned the truth at 17 – now’s the time to fulfill it
After all they have been through, Ryan Garcia and his new (and former) head trainer Henry Garcia have found inspiration in a shared, dated moment.
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Oscar’s clapback: Richardson Hitchins irked by Oscar Duarte’s disrespect
Oscar Duarte switched between his native tongue and English, but when he heard Richardson Hitchins press him to bet on the outcome, he went straight to blunt English...
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Shannon Courtenay and Elizabeth Oshoba added to April 5 MVP card
BoxingScene has confirmed that Shannon Courtenay, 10-3 (3 KOs) will anchor the April 5 MVP on Sky Sports preliminary undercard.
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Neutral Corner: In search of praise for the Zuffa belt
Tris Dixon gathers reactions to Zuffa's new belt, discusses the finances of Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Oscar De La Hoya, and has thoughts on Leigh Wood-Josh Warrington II.
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Che Kenneally wants Claressa Shields-Franchon Crews-Dezurn winner
Even if it’s not being outwardly marketed this way, it’s clear that Che Kenneally’s upcoming fight Sunday in Detroit could set her up to fight the winner of the card's main event.
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Frank Martin is dedicated to authoring boxing’s best bounce-back story
Cornered by Buddy McGirt, who knows well the fulfillment of redemption, Frank Martin on Saturday will seek to beat Nahir Albright and reclaim his world title mission statement.
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Dainier Pero: ‘I’m coming to take a spot among the heavyweight contenders’
Dainier Pero, sloughing off a slow 2025, is aiming to prove he is a heavyweight contender – starting with a 10-rounder against Donald Haynesworth on Friday in Orlando, Florida.
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Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: Thomas Taylor appointed as referee
BoxingScene has confirmed that Thomas Taylor was appointed referee for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title defense versus Ryan Garcia, joining judges Tim Cheatham, David Sutherland and Steve Weisfeld.
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Back-to-back Barrios and all the conclusions we can ‘draw’ off Mario
If a tie in sports truly is like kissing your sister, then it must make perfect sense to Omar and Brandon Figueroa that Mario Barrios keeps fighting to 12-round draws.
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Albert Bell-Andy Cruz IBF 135lbs title eliminator formally ordered
BoxingScene has confirmed that a lightweight matchup between Albert Bell and Andy Cruz was formally ordered by the IBF on Thursday.
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With her promoter the heavyweight champ, Danielle Perkins aims to unify at 175
Claressa Shields has gone from defeating Danielle Perkins to signing her to T-Rex Promotions. A little more than a year after Shields beat her, Perkins is returning against Che Kenneally on the undercard of her Saturday main event.
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Siya Kuse-Joey Canoy in line for upgrade as Melvin Jerusalem mulls move up in weight
A strawweight unification bout is no longer in play but the fallout could benefit another match-up already on the schedule...
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Brick City Fight Night makes it to ProBox TV on April 10
Rising Star Promotions is to oversee another Brick City Fight Night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on April 10 on an occasion that will be broadcast by ProBox TV
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Ring will be 16x16 for Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn II
The ring size for Sunday’s fights in Detroit, Michigan, will be much smaller than normal
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Curmel Moton and Jimuel Pacquaio Jnr secure opponents for February 28
Curmel Moton and Jimuel Pacquaio Jnr have opponents for their separate bouts on February 28 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
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Anthony Joshua on course for ‘late summer return’
Plans are in motion for Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring
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Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington discover mutual respect on eve of grudge match
Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington remained respectful at Thursday’s final pre-fight press conference
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Katie Taylor is great, but ‘she’s no Claressa Shields, man’
The only thing that annoys me more than having to do a men’s top 10 pound-for-pound list on a semi-regular basis is having to then do a women’s top 10 pound-for-pound list on a semi-regular basis...
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Mario Barrios leans on insider knowledge and nature to defeat Ryan Garcia
Mario Barrios became a champion training under Virgil Hunter in the Bay Area, then a two-division titlist while cornered by Bob Santos in Las Vegas.
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How to Watch: Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia
Mario Barrios will defend his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia. David Greisman lets know where you can watch the fight, and what the stakes are.
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Deric Davis envisions days of pay-per-view stardom
“I am a man of many talents,” Davis tells Lucas Ketelle.
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GBP calls for court to ‘preserve status quo pending arbitration’ with Vergil Ortiz
The timing of Matchroom Boxing’s long-term extension with DAZN made headlines on Wednesday. It also provided an example for Golden Boy Promotions in its ongoing legal battle with Vergil Ortiz.
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Eddie Hearn reflects on how DAZN helped Matchroom ring in new era of boxing
Eddie Hearn, whose company Matchroom Boxing just signed a five-year extension with DAZN, reflects on the resistance he faced when he
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How to Watch: Claressa Shields-Franchon Crews-Dezurn II
Shields and Crews-Dezurn first fought each other in what was the professional debut for both. Now, more than nine years later, Crews-Dezurn is challenging Shields for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
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The importance of dancing on TikTok with Claressa Shields
Dmitriy Salita’s TikTok dances with Claressa Shields reflect his belief in embracing each fighter’s individuality, writes Lucas Ketelle.
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The all-rounder: Lia Lewandowski is determined to be her own boss
As an ambitious young person, Lia Lewandowski is a living exercise in the duality of the human spirit, writes Ryan Songalia.
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What is the state of the 140lbs division?
BoxingScene's Lucas Ketelle takes a deep dive into the red-hot 140lbs division.
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DAZN and Matchroom Boxing agree new five-year deal
“It’s a partnership that has already reshaped how fans watch world-class boxing," claims a Matchroom Boxing press release.
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Leigh Wood knows a ‘clean finish’ is the only way to end Josh Warrington feud
Leigh Wood doesn't know if Saturday's fight against Josh Warrington will be his last, but he does know the importance of a satisfying finish, writes Tris Dixon.
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Editor’s Letter: An end to the four-belt era – or merely the dawn of an umpteenth title?
Everybody has a plan until they get into the sport and are hit with the reality of what it takes to be a boxing promoter, writes Matt Christie.
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Claressa Shields and the 13 best multiple-time Olympic gold medalists as pros
Of those 25 people to stand atop the Olympic podium multiple times, 13 have fought professionally. Dustin Wiens ranks how their pro careers fared.
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William Crolla, Alfie Middlemiss and Joe Howarth find spots on Pat Brown's undercard
"I’m delighted to be headlining for a second time In Altrincham in six fights,” said Pat Brown, when asked about his April 3 fight against Vasil Ducar.
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After hiding his talent, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor wants to show his full potential
Pryce Taylor says he has been holding back in past fights out of fear that showing the full extent of his talent would lead to him being avoided.
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Pacquiao wants Ra'eese Aleem to have home title shot at Angelo Leo
Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions is aiming to take its IBF 126lbs title contender Ra’eese Aleem to a home-state title shot against Angelo Leo
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Leigh Wood: ‘I’ve taken a big pay cut to get my hands on Josh Warrington’
Leigh Wood will finally get the chance to put all doubt to bed against Josh Warrington.
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Viddal Riley-Mateusz Masternak to land on Wilder-Chisora show in London
Viddal Riley is set for his first fight of 2025 when he faces European champion Mateusz Masternak on April 4.
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Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr, undercard confirmed for Fundora-Thurman PPV
The previously reported Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez heavyweight clash tops an otherwise mundane supporting cast for the March 28 PBC on Prime Video PPV event.
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Andy Hiraoka overcomes visa issues, Gary Antuanne Russell clash remains on course
The snakebitten Gary Antuanne Russell-Andy Hiraoka clash managed to overcome another snag.
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Naoya Inoue, Mizuki Hiruta, Teraji-Akui top JBC 2025 boxing awards honorees
Naoya Inoue continues to add to his legacy as perhaps the greatest fighter to ever come out of Japan.
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