Boxing News: page 63

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

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

Adam Azim eyes unification with new WBC champion Dalton Smith

Adam Azim says that Dalton Smith winning the WBC super-lightweight title on Saturday was good for the both of them, writes Tom Ivers.

Chris Eubank Jnr to return at 168lbs following medical treatment, says Ben Shalom

Chris Eubank Jnr is expected to return to the ring at super middleweight following treatment for an undisclosed illness, according to his promoter Ben Shalom.

GBM Sports set to bring back 'The Heist' tournament in April; will hit four continents

Promoters GBM Sports is taking its one-night knockout tournament, The Heist, around the world.

Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa Fight Week Diary: Day Two

The open workouts for Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa were staged in heat and humidity at the PCYC Lang Park so intense that descriptions of the original Kronk were brought to mind

Rene Tellez-Luis Torres tops February 27 ProBox TV show in Arlington, Texas

Rene Tellez Giron will face off against Luis Torres in a main event on February 27 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Michael Zerafa, after 39 fights, gains ‘perspective’ from Anthony Joshua

Michael Zerafa is fighting Nikita Tszyu with a new sense of “perspective” after watching Anthony Joshua win the biggest fight of 2025 and then endure his own brush with death.

Kindred spirits: Conor Benn wants to fight Ryan Garcia in a UK stadium

"Garcia-Benn, I like the sound of that," said Conor Benn, the WBC's mandatory challenger, on Tuesday.

Official: Hamzah Sheeraz belt of choice is WBO

With three super middleweight belts to choose from, England’s Hamzah Sheeraz intends to fight unbeaten Diego Pacheco for the WBO strap, BoxingScene has learned.

Mikaela Mayer vacates WBO 154lbs title but is keeping options open for next fight

Mikaela Mayer agreed to let go of her WBO junior middleweight title - but is noncommittal on whether her next fight will be at 154lbs or 147lbs.

California State title returns with Manuel Flores-Jorge Chavez rematch

In an effort to emphasize the quality of boxing talent in California, the state’s athletic commission is resurrecting the awarding of the state-championship belt.

Callum Smith-David Morrell WBO interim clash stuck in a holding pattern

Callum Smith-David Morrell - previously believed to be in play - is suddenly stuck in a holding pattern.

Brian Norman Jnr’s father is no longer his head trainer

Brian Norman Jnr has made a major change in his camp following his first professional defeat. 

Team Ortiz Jnr: ‘Call... we want this Jaron Ennis fight’

Vergil Ortiz Jnr's manager challenges the claim from promoter Oscar De La Hoya that they're "moving on" from the Jaron "Boots" Ennis fight.

Boxing TV Picks for January 16-17: Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel in a crossroads rematch

What to watch and when in the boxing world this week

Plans for Tim Tszyu confirmed by No Limit

No Limit have confirmed that Tim Tszyu will fight again imminently, writes Declan Warrington.

Anthony Cacace expects “underdog” Jazza Dickens to give him his toughest fight

“I’d rather be the underdog with the bookies than in my own head,” said Dickens in Dublin. “I can’t really be f****ed.”

50 years ago, Bobby Watts handed Marvin Hagler his first ‘loss’

Eric Raskin looks back at the first time Marvelous Marvin Hagler suffered a controversial defeat, which took place in Philadelphia on January 13, 1976.

The show goes on but Nathan Heaney’s hard work must start again

“For me it’s more frustrating because I’ve literally done thousands of tickets and people have booked hotels and trains,” Heaney tells Tris Dixon.

Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson will fight again in May

Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson are set to run back their first encounter for the British and European super middleweight titles, writes Tom Ivers.

Was Joseph Parker the victim of contamination?

An "update" regarding a positive PED test is never really an update, writes Elliot Worsell, but we take whatever we can get.

Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa Fight Week Diary: Day One

BRISBANE, Australia – Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa, Friday’s 157lbs catchweight contest, feels big...

Moses Itauma injured; Jermaine Franklin bout rescheduled for March 28

The heavyweight clash between Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin on January 24 has been postponed.

Calf injury rules Rahim Mundine out of Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa undercard

Rahim “CJ” Mundine has withdrawn from Friday’s fight with Geoff Matthews after suffering a calf strain on Tuesday morning

Does Dalton Smith’s triumph make the Top 10 British world title wins on away soil?

Ranking the top 10 world title wins by British fighters who traveled overseas for their victories.

Dalton Smith wears the belt – and now what?

On BoxingScene today, analysts and former junior welterweight titleholders Chris Algieri and Paulie Malignaggi discuss the arrival of the newest titlist at 140lbs, Dalton Smith.

Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr purse bid rescheduled for January 22

If the fight is going to end up on the undercard of Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia, then that decision will need to be made before the January 22 purse bid.

Oscar De La Hoya ‘moving on’ from Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis talks

Negotiations between two of the top American junior middleweights have not yet produced an agreement.

Efe Ajagba-Charles Martin to headline February 14 Zuffa Boxing show

This is the third Zuffa Boxing card scheduled for its new series on Paramount+.

Troy Williamson contacted for IBF title fight with Osleys Iglesias; Pavel Silyagin on deck

Iglesias has agreed to face every opponent the IBF has named so far, including Williamson, who may not be legally allowed to accept this bout.

Joshua Pagan-Bryan Jimenez pushed back to February 10

Also moving back is a junior lightweight title fight in the co-feature between Caroline Veyre and former lightweight titleholder Delfine Persoon for the vacant WBC belt.

‘Robbery’ — Boxing’s overused term

Boxing official Tom Schreck, in his latest column, explores the scoring of close fights and how fans might interpret them differently to the judges

Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia official for February 21 at T-Mobile in Las Vegas

Barrios is coming off back-to-back draws with Abel Ramos and Manny Pacquiao, while Garcia had a lackluster loss last year against Rolando "Rolly" Romero.

Lawrence Okolie left frustrated by latest snub from Agit Kabayel

Lawrence Okolie’s quest to snare a big-name opponent and fight for a major title in the heavyweight division continues after Agit Kabayel seemingly snubbed his advances last weekend

Liam Paro doubts Subriel Matias’ ability to rebuild once again

Liam Paro has questioned whether Subriel Matias can rebuild his career after his defeat by Dalton Smith

Busy Tim Tszyu preparing for training camp ahead of imminent fight date

Tim Tszyu is expecting to fight again by early April, writes Declan Warrington

Hamzah Sheeraz-Diego Pacheco WBO-ordered title fight heads to purse bid

An attractive matchup between Hamzah Sheeraz and Diego Pacheco is the preferred fight among all parties involved, including its intended financier

When Carl Froch had to explain who he was to Pierce Brosnan

Carl Froch is clearly a huge fan of Pierce Brosnan but the actor was unsure who he was talking to, writes Tris Dixon

Joe Gallagher: ‘I always thought, f*** you, cancer, I’ll f***ing do you’

After getting the all clear from Stage 4 cancer, trainer Joe Gallagher was at the WBC Convention to accept a lifetime achievement award predominantly because he’s still alive.

'Scrappy' Ramirez hopes for future clash with Kenshiro Teraji

John “Scrappy” Ramirez is focused on his fight this week with an eye to a potential clash with Kenshiro Teraji down the line.

Jose Armando Resendiz-Jaime Munguia WBA title fight being explored

Freshly minted WBA 168lbs titleholder Jose Armando Resendiz appears to have a new challenger in his sights to go along with his upgraded title status.

Enhanced performance: Dalton Smith beat Subriel Matias at his own game

When Dalton Smith learned before Christmas that Subriel Matias, had tested positive for a banned substance, he would have been well within his rights to refuse the fight, writes Elliot Worsell

Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte in advanced talks for Barrios-Garcia show

BoxingScene has learned that the unbeaten IBF 140lbs titlist and his team are in advanced talks for a title defense against Mexico’s Oscar Duarte. Once finalized, the bout will land on the soon-to-be-announced February 21 Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view card in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

‘Zurdo, Beterbiev, Bivol’: David Benavidez maps out his next three targets

Shohjahon Ergashev vs. Batyrzhan Jukembayev set to be a hot ticket in Tashkent

Junior welterweight contenders Shohjahon Ergashev and Batyrzhan Jukembayev will face off in a crossroads bout on May 9 at Humo Arena in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

David Benavidez: Moving up in weight put me in the driver’s seat

A move up to light heavyweight – and now cruiserweight – for former super middleweight titlist David Benavidez was not a matter of physical convenience but autonomy.

‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed: No one did it like me

"Prince" Naseem Hamed was a little guy who could whack, drawing big crowds and big money. He divided opinion and was must-see TV. He was unique, a moment in time.

Dalton Smith: A lifelong dream comes true thanks to hard work and sacrifice

“It was all for this moment,” said a euphoric Dalton Smith having slayed Subriel Matias in New York.

Agit Kabayel reveals two fights he wants, and the one he doesn’t

Agit Kabayel hopes that with victory over Damian Knyba he has cleared the final hurdle before a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.