Boxing News

Dave Allen, 'luckiest man in British boxing', admits to 'terrible' training camp

British heavyweight Dave Allen, 34, is not exactly thriving in the gym as he heads towards the final stage of his long and punishing career.

'Kristian Prenga can KO Anthony Joshua,' reckons Prenga's sparring partner

One of the sparring partners of Kristian Prenga is picking the upset over Anthony Joshua on Saturday in Saudi Arabia

The unshackled Josh Kelly plots 'absolute spectacle' against Caoimhin Agyarko

Josh Kelly enjoying new lease of life as world champion and is ready to showcase the transformation against Caoimhin Agyarko

Ryan Garcia asks Oscar De La Hoya for more stability

Ryan Garcia questions his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's choice to bash his upcoming fight with Conor Benn on social media and says he wants a more stable life moving forward.

Hard feelings persist as Errol Spence, Tim Tszyu brace for Australia showdown

Errol Spence Jnr still refuses to shake Tim Tszyu's hand at the grand arrivals before their fight this Saturday, July 25.

Devin Haney, Keyshawn Davis likely to agree before purse bid, officials say

An agreement for a showdown between Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis is imminent, according to insiders in the negotiations.

World title victories for Kenshiro Teraji and Shokichi Iwata in Japan

Kenshiro Teraji claimed a world title in a third weight class Monday in Tokyo, Japan, with a unanimous 12 round decision win over Israel Gonzalez while Erik Badillo is stopped by Shokichi Iwata

Barney-Smith ready for Bellotti but still hopes to land Carroll clash

While Southampton’s gifted southpaw junior featherweight hope Royston Barney-Smith is satisfied to be fighting Reece Bellotti on August 1, he had been looking for an opponent elsewhere.

James DeGale, 40, announces comeback and plan to fight likes of Jake Paul and KSI

James DeGale, 40, is planning a comeback of sorts more than seven years after he looked a shell of himself while losing to Chris Eubank Jnr.

Heavyweight Leo Atang, 19, believes he's up there with them all 'skill-wise'

Still only 19, Leo Atang sees himself as one of the next crop of young heavyweight stars coming through, including Irishman Adam Olaniyan and Australia’s Teremoana

Anthony Joshua could spend 'the next three years in the ring'

Anthony Joshua, 36, could have at least three more years in the sport according to Matchroom founder Barry Hearn

Denzel Bentley elevated to WBO middleweight champion

Denzel Bentley is the new WBO middleweight champion after being upgraded from interim beltholder by the sanctioning body.

Proposed Floyd Mayweather-Mike Tyson card might feature Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather Jnr may face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition in the early fall on a card that would also include a Manny Pacquiao exhibition.

Stephen Fulton-Liam Wilson new chief support for Tim Tszyu-Errol Spence card

This Saturday’s bout between two-division champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson has been officially elevated to co-main event and is now a WBA world title eliminator, with the winner earning the right to challenge WBA World junior-lightweight champion, Anthony Cacace. 

Team Charly Suarez requesting WBO enforce Emanuel Navarrete rematch

Ben Whittaker is back, faces Conor Wallace in Birmingham

Having lit up Brooklyn in June, former Olympic silver medalist Ben Whittaker boxes in Birmingham on Saturday, October 3.

John Hedges paired with Pat Brown for British and Commonwealth cruiserweight belts

The vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles will be on the line when Pat Brown takes on English champion John Hedges on September 19.

George Liddard set for European title clash against Dario Morello

In-form British and Commonwealth middleweight champion George Liddard fights for the European title on August 22 against Italy’s Dario Morello.

Conor Benn on Ryan Garcia: 'I wanted to punch his head in for sure'

The war of words between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, which already feels like it’s been going on for years, is only likely to get louder now the pair have at last agreed to sort it all out in the ring on September 12

Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury is a 'cash grab', says Teddy Atlas

Teddy Atlas is not expecting any surprises this weekend when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury take on overmatched opposition ahead of what the great coach labels a ‘money grab’ showdown between the two British heavyweight

Paulie Malignaggi was in mix to replace Jermall Charlo

Former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi prepared for the lengthy flight to Australia Sunday night, hoping to become Jermall Charlo’s replacement to take on Koen Mazoudier on the July 26 Tim Tszyu-Errol Spence undercard, but wholly understanding the chances were slim.

Hannah Rapp, 26-year-old featherweight contender, dies in Texas

Featherweight Hannah Rapp, who last month unsuccessfully challenged Tiara Brown for the WBC title, died Saturday following a cycling accident in Texas.

Raymond Muratalla has seen the ‘animal’ in Jesse Rodriguez

Raymond Muratalla, the IBF lightweight champion, has paid tribute to gymmate Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and coach Robert Garcia

Diego Pacheco dominates Immanuwel Aleem, stops him in 11th round

Charly Suarez's short work keeps him on trail of Navarrete, Lomachenko

Ring rust was not a factor, as Charly Suarez crushed Manuel Avila by first-round knockout Saturday to remain the WBO mandatory challenger to unified champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico.

Bryan Flores maintains momentum by breaking down Jonathan Navarro

Bryan Flores defeated Southern California’s Jonathan Navarro in the ProBoxTV main event by unanimous-decision scores of 98-92, 97-93, 98-92 on Saturday, July 18.

Andy Cruz returns to winning ways and destroys Abraham Montoya in three

Lightweight top contender Andy Cruz destroyed Abraham Montoya, knocking him out in three rounds.

Adelaida Maria Ruiz bullies way to WBC title triumph

Adelaida Maria Ruiz retained the WBC super-flyweight belt by unanimous-decision over Ginny Fuchs on July 18 at the NOS Events Center.

Kevin Anton wins widely over veteran Vladimir Hernandez

David Papot drops Harlem Eubank en route to upset victory in London

France's David Papot scored an upset unanimous decision over Harlem Eubank at London’s Copper Box Arena.