Steven Butler and Stephane Fondjo make super middleweight limit in Montreal
Both Steven Butler and Stephane Fondjo made the 168lbs weight limit for their matchup on Thursday.
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Reports: Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua nearing deal for December showdown
In a full 180-degrees piece of matchmaking, Jake Paul is taking himself from one extreme to another by moving toward a December showdown versus two-time former heavyweight champion.
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Happy Conor Benn plans to return to 147lbs post-Chris Eubank Jnr
Conor Benn says he's in a much happier place ahead of his rematch with Chris Eubank Jnr, writes Tris Dixon
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Adam Azim and Kurt Scoby almost come to blows during public workout
Adam Azim and his opponent Kurt Scoby nearly fought tonight instead of Saturday.
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‘Bozy’ doubts Vergil Ortiz is next for 'Boots' Ennis: ‘They don’t want the fight’
Trainer Derrick “Bozy” Ennis is not sounding confident that his son will fight Vergil Ortiz next.
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Bomac on Christian Mbilli's hesitation: 'That's the proof of who Lester Martinez really is'
When the judges’ scorecards were read revealing that Lester Martinez had stepped up to boxing’s highest stage and produced a fight-of-the-year candidate by gaining a draw with top-ranked super-middleweight Christian Mbilli, Martinez trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre encouraged his fighter.
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How Steven Butler fixed his faltering gas tank
For over a decade, Steven Butler has been Quebec’s blood and guts warrior, scoring exciting knockouts on the Montreal scene, but falling just short at the highest level of the sport.
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Jack Catterall ‘congratulated’ Ekow Essuman on win over Josh Taylor
Jack Catterall was relieved Ekow Essuman was awarded victory over Josh Taylor, even though his next opponent’s success cost him a lucrative third fight with his greatest rival.
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TV Picks for November 13-15: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn head back into battle
Their first fight took a heated rivalry outside of the ring and lived up to it with a pitched battle between the ropes. Now Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn return to the same site...
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BoxingScene’s Midweek Mailbag: Vergil Ortiz-Boots Ennis, more
In this week's mailbag, we tacked your thoughts on the possibility of Ortiz-Ennis; Xander Zayas' unification bout at home; and Moses Itauma's confirmed next step.
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Robert Garcia's compassion for defeated Erickson Lubin a boxing high point
Robert Garcia's compassion for a defeated Erickson Lubin was the latest example of his No. 1 goal - "everyone going home safely at the end of the day."
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Justis Huni-Kiki Toa Leutele in doubt after trainer's death
Keri Fiu, the trainer of Australia’s Justis Huni, has died, casting doubt over the heavyweight’s date with Kiki Toa Leutele on December 6
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Amari Jones, fresh off Golden Boy debut, wants to revive 160lbs division
Jones works with Virgil Hunter, sparred with Tim Tszyu and prepared alongside Joshua Buatsi.
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Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn II: What more is there left to see?
The build-up to Saturday's rematch between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn has been noticeably tamer than it was for their first encounter in April, writes Elliot Worsell...
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Erickson Lubin vows 'I'll be back; I'll be better' at middleweight
Erickson Lubin will try his hand at a new weight.
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Olivia Curry-Kaye Scott II set for December 20 in Detroit
Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott will return to Detroit for their December 20 unified middleweight title fight rematch.
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Oscar De La Hoya: Big-time boxing returning to US in 2026
Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions is resolute to bring high-profile boxing back to the U.S. in 2026, reports Lance Pugmire.
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‘Ekow Essuman is just a puncher with no defense’
Jack Catterall’s new trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis has dismissed Ekow Essuman as little more than a “puncher,” writes Declan Warrington.
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Boxing’s rebound is on – if Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis gets signed
Boxing fans need and deserve Vergil Ortiz vs. Jaron Ennis, but Eric Raskin writes that there's an all-too-real chance that boxing will blow this one.
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Angelo Leo nabs homecoming defense versus Lerato Dlamini
IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo will defend his belt in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 21.
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Dan Azeez and Craig Richards share the same dream and the same barber
Light-heavyweights Dan Azeez and Craig Richards are travelling all the way to Ghana to find out which of them rules South London
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Peter McGrail says Shabaz Masoud doesn’t bring anything he hasn’t seen before
"He has never been in the ring with anyone like me," said Peter McGrail ahead of fighting Shabaz Masoud on December 6.
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Paddy Donovan has Liam Paro and ‘unfinished business’ in his sights
Paddy Donovan is already targeting a third fight with Lewis Crocker after an agreement was reached for his IBF welterweight title eliminator with Liam Paro to take place on January 16
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WBO cruiserweight ranking at stake in Armend Xhoxhaj-Niklas Rasanen
Xhoxhaj and Rasanen will fight November 22 in Germany on the undercard of Artur Reis vs. Mateusz Tryc.
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Liam Paro-Paddy Donovan confirmed for January 16 in Brisbane
Liam Paro and Paddy Donovan will fight in a final eliminator for the IBF welterweight title at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Australia on January 16
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Agon signs four Cuban prospects ahead of November 29 show
All four, two of whom are Olympians, will make their pro debuts on a November 29 show in Cuba.
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Juanmita Lopez De Jesus to get Puerto Rico spotlight under Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou
The son of a veteran will fight at home on the undercard of a 154lbs unification, David Greisman writes
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Claressa Shields on proposed Ali Act changes, MVP contract offer and more
Shields says she was close to signing with Jake Paul's promotional company but that the dollars didn't compare to what she accepted to re-sign with Salita Promotions.
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Ramon Cardenas returns on December 19 against Erik Robles
Cardenas dropped Naoya Inoue in the second round in May and battled with the undisputed junior featherweight champion before getting stopped in the eighth.
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Lester Martinez moves to ProBox TV main event as Christian Mbilli opts for Jaime Munguia
Martinez and Mbilli battled to a draw in a Fight of the Year candidate in September, but Mbilli is pursuing Munguia rather than an immediate rematch.
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Gabriel Flores expects shoot-out with Joe Cordina; both predict a knockout
Lightweight contenders Flores and Cordina are due to collide on December 13 on the undercard of Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo.
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Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith vow to bring out each other’s best in WBC title fight
Matias and Smith promise to be at their peaks for a title fight on January 10, Jake Donovan reports
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ProBox locks in four 2026 dates at Maryland's Live! Casino Hotel
In keeping with their mission statement to provide regular and well-matched fights, ProBoxTV’s 2026 schedule is firming up by securing four dates at the Live! Casino Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, company CEO Garry Jonas tells BoxingScene
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Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn II: WIll Chris Eubank Snr be present?
Chris Eubank Snr very nearly stole the show back in April but he now just wishes his son would retire
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Chris Eubank Jnr the subject of legal proceedings ahead of Conor Benn rematch
Chris Eubank Jnr's claims about ambulance delays following the first Conor Benn contest have triggered legal action, writes Matt Christie
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Shakhram Giyasov: 'Don’t care what Rolly’s trying to do… only about my title shot'
The clock is ticking for Rolando Romero to either reach a deal for his mandatory title defense against Shakhram Giyasov or sweat out a purse bid hearing, writes jake Donovan
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Moses Itauma-Jermaine Franklin tops Frank Warren bill in Manchester on January 24
International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren opens his account in his 45th year as a licensed British boxing promoter with a Magnificent 7 card in January, headlined by heavyweights Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin.
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Oscar De La Hoya on Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: ‘It’s the perfect fight for Ryan to come back to’
Oscar De La Hoya had plenty to say against the idea of Ryan Garcia possibly facing Jake Paul, whether in a real fight or an exhibition.
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Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa set for Brisbane Entertainment Centre on January 16
The all-Australian grudge match that’s been brewing for years between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is set to erupt on January 16, 2026, when it takes place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre
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Frank Espinoza wants to Ray Woods' next - and maybe last - champion
Espinoza, an amateur standout from Sacramento, California, turns professional on a regional card on November 21 against Freddy Espinoza at the DoubleTree Hotel in his hometown.
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How to Watch: Rafael Espinoza vs. Arnold Khegai
Want to watch the WBO featherweight title fight this coming Saturday from Mexico? David Greisman will tell you how.
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Vergil Ortiz and manager still want Errol Spence in all-Texas showdown
The obvious next fight for junior middleweight contenders Vergil Ortiz Jnr and Jaron “Boots” Ennis is against one another, but Ortiz says his dream fight remains a showdown with former welterweight champion Errol Spence Jnr.
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The boxing judge: Tom Schreck on how the 10-point must system emerged
If you’ve watched a fight in the past 50 years, you’ve heard it announced: “All three judges score the bout 115–113…”
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Lucas Browne has a retirement plan – but he’s not finished fighting
The fighting career of the 46-year-old heavyweight Lucas Browne will continue for the foreseeable future...
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Oscar De La Hoya eyes ‘January or February’ for ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez ring return
Among the many moves being made by Golden Boy Promotions is mapping out the 2026 campaign for Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez
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Eddie Hearn: Jaron Ennis has 'options' beyond Vergil Ortiz Jnr
Eddie Hearn is ready to consider alternative opponents for Jaron “Boots” Ennis if the sought-after contest with Vergil Ortiz Jnr proves too problematic to make.
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Carl Froch questions value of Chris Eubank-Conor Benn II
Carl Froch wonders whether the rematch between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn will capture the imagination in the same way the first contest did.
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Jaron Ennis: So close, and perhaps so far away
Vergil Ortiz Jnr took care of his business, and then his sport began slowly traipsing back to business as usual...
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Jaron Ennis on Vergil Ortiz Jnr: ‘This is the fight I want next’
Jaron “Boots” Ennis didn’t want to leave any doubt over the fight he wants next – even if he initially chose to have some fun at the expense of his fans, and especially his detractors.
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Erickson Lubin live blog replay
Follow the Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Erickson Lubin broadcast action from start to finish in BoxingScene's live blog replay from Jake Donovan.
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