Zuffa Boxing confirms three-fight Paramount+ lineup for January 23 launch
A trio of 10-round fights comprises the starting lineup for the January 23 “Zuffa Boxing 01” card, which will stream live from Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
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The Beltline: Does it get more random than Carlos Zarate?
When Carlos Zarate was voted Fighter of the Year by The Ring in 1977, few would have imagined he would act as the inspiration for a prompt nearly 50 years later to “Name a random boxer."
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Zuffa Boxing signs world cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia
Zuffa Boxing announced on Friday that lineal, Ring and IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has joined its roster, its biggest signing to date by far.
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Victorious Liam Wilson focused on ‘revenge tour’ with Emanuel Navarrete
Liam Wilson reiterated his desire to force a rematch with Emanuel Navarrete after stopping Rodex Piala at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre
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Oscar De La Hoya answers Vergil Ortiz Jnr’s lawsuit by criticizing manager
Oscar De La Hoya responded Friday to the lawsuit filed hours earlier by Vergil Ortiz Jnr, scolding Ortiz manager Rick Mirigian from interfering with the existing contract.
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Joel Iriarte: A young man with a plan – for boxing and whatever comes after
Joel Iriarte is almost certainly much closer to the beginning than the end of his days as a professional working inside the ropes. But already, he can’t help but look ahead to another future.
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Cayden Griffiths admits that KOs can be a blessing and a curse
Cayden Griffiths is ready to hear the final bell in 2026, but he has no plans to go the distance in Friday's fight against Lesther Espino in Palm Desert, California.
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New kid on the block Ed Pereira ready to ruffle feathers
Ed Pereira is a man in the news. The Englishman, who is targeting a world record gate of more than 135,000 for a bout in San Francisco in July, is in the headlines with his huge plans.
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Hamzah Sheeraz and Diego Pacheco granted extension by WBO; purse bid delayed
Hamzah Sheeraz and Diego Pacheco have been granted additional time to come to terms for their ordered WBO super middleweight title fight.
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Pavel Silyagin next up as potential Osleys Iglesias IBF 168lbs title fight foe
BoxingScene has confirmed that Russia’s Pavel Silyagin has been contacted by the IBF to confirm interest and availability to face Osleys Iglesias for its vacant super middleweight belt. Both parties have a three-day window to either accept or decline the invitation to enter negotiations.
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr sues Golden Boy for contract breach
Junior middleweight star Vergil Ortiz Jnr has initiated legal proceedings against promoter Golden Boy Promotions over recent negotiations for a Jaron Ennis fight.
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Nikita Tszyu joins ‘quit’ chorus ringing in Michael Zerafa’s ears
Nikita Tszyu accused Michael Zerafa of “quitting” after their grudge match descended into the controversy of the no contest caused by the cut by Zerafa’s left eye
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Dave Allen, Molly McCann and Ishmael Davis-Bilal Fawaz added to Leigh Wood-Josh Warrington card
Former UFC star Molly McCann returns to the ring on Saturday, February 21, on the undercard of the rematch between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington.
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Steven Butler lands Eye of the Tiger revenge assignment against Ramadan Hiseni
Former world title challenger Steven Butler returns to the ring on March 5. In a revenge mission for Eye of the Tiger Promotions, he faces Switzerland’s Ramadan Hiseni, who has drawn with Butler’s stablemate Shamil Khataev and defeated another, Alexandre Gaumont.
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Blinded: Michael Zerafa booed and accused of ‘quitting’ against Nikita Tszyu
The all-Australian grudge match between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa ended in the disappointment of a controversial no contest that will jeopardise Zerafa’s reputation as one of his country’s finest fighters
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Owen Cooper takes on Constantin Ursu in bid for vacant British 147lbs title
Constantin Ursu will defend his Commonwealth welterweight title against Owen Cooper with the added incentive of the vacant British championship also being on the line when they meet in Derby, England, on February 28. DAZN is set to broadcast live
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona starts heavyweight career by stopping Jeremy Latimore
Nelson Asofa-Solomona marked his much-anticipated professional debut by stopping his fellow former NRL professional Jeremy Latimore inside a round
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Ambitious Ed Pereira aiming to shatter 135,132 boxing attendance record
Ed Pereira is hoping to set world records tumbling with the highest-attended live boxing match in history taking place in 2026
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Dalton Smith on the glory, the doubters, the potential challengers, and the Guinness
Dalton Smith tells Tris Dixon what it feels like to be on top of the world
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Clinical Liam Wilson stops Rodex Piala to stay on Emmanuel Navarrete’s heels
Liam Wilson remains on course for a shot at the WBO junior-lightweight title later in 2026 after stopping Rodex Piala in four rounds
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Jeremy Latimore trusts in ‘massive advantage’ over Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Jeremy Latimore believes that his brief experience as a professional presents him with a “massive advantage” for Friday’s heavyweight contest with Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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Brandon Moore believes he’s the right fit for a Tyson Fury comeback fight
Brandon Moore is hoping to throw his hat in the ring for consideration to be a potential opponent for former heavyweight champ (and comeback king?) Tyson Fury.
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona negotiating the ‘illusions’ of professional boxing
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has found the media interest in his professional debut more startling than the prospect of a heavyweight boxer standing in his way
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Who will Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez face in his September comeback fight?
We now know when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will be back. We just don’t know who will be in the opposite corner. Here are six candidates who could face Alvarez in Saudi Arabia.
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Tahmir Smalls-Abel Ramos and Emiliano Vargas added to Matchroom undercard
Tahmir Smalls, Abel Ramos, Arturo Cardenas and Emiliano Vargas are among the fighters who have been added to the February 28 show headlined by a junior lightweight unification match between Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez.
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Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa Fight Week Diary: Day Four
The weigh-in for Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa was largely routine, but the make up of Zerafa’s corner on Friday night, BoxingScene understands, will be anything but
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Jordan Panthen steps in last minute to face Raul Curiel
Jordan Panthen was lifted from a non-DAZN undercard bout onto the main event of Friday’s main event versus highly-ranked welterweight Raul Curiel.
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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to return on September 12 in Riyadh
Former undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will step back in the ring almost a year to the date after being dethroned.
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Abass Baraou: 'I haven’t shown what I’m capable of yet'
When Abass Baraou steps into the ring against Xander Zayas on January 31, he won’t be facing a total stranger.
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Alexis Rocha pulled out of Raul Curiel rematch; replacement being considered
Welterweight contender Alexis Rocha experienced weight-cutting issues and has been pulled off Friday’s main event rematch versus Raul Curiel
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Raul Curiel: I can’t let this go to the judges again; I’m coming for the knockout
Raul Curiel tells Jake Donovan exactly why it's going to be different against Alexis Rocha this time
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The departure of ‘Canelo’ Alvarez can be shot in the arm for the 168lbs division
Canelo Alvarez losing to Terence Crawford has opened the floodgates for a series of quality fights, writes Lance Pugmire
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George Liddard set for March showcase alongside Johnny Fisher and Jimmy Sains
George Liddard to follow victory over Kieron Conway with a spot on projected London bill
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Boxxer to announce new PPV platform as their 2026 line up takes shape
Ben Shalom has revealed that Boxxer are set to announce a new broadcast deal that will air pay-per-view fights
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Raul Curiel and the mission to follow Antonio Margarito
Raul,Cureil aiming to become the first Mexican welterweight champion since Antonio Margarito, writes Lance Pugmire
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Liam Wilson wants Emanuel Navarrete rematch after Rodex Piala
Liam Wilson is hoping to use victory on Friday over Rodex Piala to secure a rematch with Emanuel Navarrete later in 2026.
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Rodex Piala carries typhoon tragedy into the ring against Liam Wilson
Rodex Piala plans to spend his purse from Friday’s fight with Liam Wilson on rebuilding the family home destroyed by the typhoon that devastated the Philippines in November
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Chalk and cheese: The stark difference between Nikita and Tim Tszyu
Nikita Tszyu’s manager Glenn Jennings has described the “switch” that exists in his leading fighter on the eve of his biggest fight.
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Former opponent gives ‘respectful’ Michael Zerafa the edge over Nikita Tszyu
His former opponent Jeff Horn believes that Michael Zerafa’s experience gives him the edge in Friday’s catchweight contest with Nikita Tszyu, writes Declan Warrington
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Timeline for Conor Benn-Ryan Garcia doubted by Benn's trainer
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia have been linked to a Cinco De Mayo fight, should Garcia claim the crown from WBC beltholder Mario Barrios when they meet on February 21
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Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa make catchweight for domestic grudge match
Nikita Tszyu promised “one of the best domestic bouts” after he and Michael Zerafa weighed in for their 157lbs catchweight contest
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Oscar Duarte thrilled for Richardson Hitchins fight: 'This is my moment'
Riding an impressive four-fight winning streak, Mexico’s Oscar Duarte told BoxingScene Wednesday that he expects to sign to fight against IBF 140lbs champion Richardson Hitchins as soon as this week.
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Arrest warrant reveals details of Gervonta Davis’ alleged treatment of woman
Law enforcement documents which led to an arrest warrant for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis Wednesday describe his alleged abusive treatment of a woman who sustained physical injuries before fleeing his alleged attempt to abduct her.
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Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa Fight Week Diary: Day Three
If Monday’s grand arrivals were threatened by rainfall, Wednesday’s public press conference, at Brisbane’s grand King George Square, were equally threatened by intense sunshine and heat
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Police in Florida issue arrest warrant for Gervonta Davis
An arrest warrant has been issued for Gervonta “Tank” Davis stemming from an October complaint accusing the WBA lightweight titleholder of domestic violence, police in Miami Gardens, Florida, announced on Wednesday.
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Kostya Tszyu’s former trainer detects similar ‘killer’ in Nikita
BRISBANE, Australia – The trainer who oversaw the finest years of Kostya Tszyu’s career sees in Nikita Tszyu similar potential to that that took Kostya into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Xander Zayas ready for big opportunity against ‘warrior’ Abass Baraou
Xander Zayas realizes his fight against Abass Baraou represents the best opportunity of his career to date.
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Will Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Jaron Ennis happen or not?
Amid the fractures threatening to destroy the showdown between Vergil Ortiz Jnr and Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the common-sense belief that the fight must be next, writes Lance Pugmire
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Unburdened: Nikita Tszyu moves effortlessly on the eve of his biggest fight
Nikita Tszyu threw in the towel to rescue his brother and remembers his father suffering a similar fate but he has no concerns ahead of Michael Zerafa showdown
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Daniel Dubois unlikely to return in 'tick-over' fight
Trainer Tony Sims has been impressed with his new charge, Daniel Dubois, since they linked up
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