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Oscar De La Hoya at a press conference. (March 12, 2026)

Golden Boy Promotions inks multi-year extension with DAZN

Anthony Joshua walks to the ring for his boxing match with Jake Paul on December 19, 2025.

Anthony Joshua in a great place, but no discussions yet about return

Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions sits with junior middleweight fighter Vergil Ortiz Jnr.

DAZN and Golden Boy poised to announce signed extension, officials say

Jimmy Sains at a press conference. (March 18, 2026)

Tony Sims and George Liddard give Jimmy Sains the key to Derrick Osaze

Keyshawn Davis (left), Bruce Carrington (middle left), Emiliano Vargas (middle right) and Abdullah Mason (right) at the Top Rank-DAZN press conference. (March 18, 2026)

Top Rank returns to boxing's biggest stage with deal on DAZN

Jasmine Hampton seconds away from her pro debut in Detroit, Michigan. (September 19, 2025)

Jasmine Hampton motivated by memory of her mother as she aspires for greatness

Bob Arum Naoki Fukuda

Top Rank and DAZN confirm multi-year broadcast deal

David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez face off at the opening press conference for their May 2 cruiserweight unification fight. (February 21, 2026)

DAZN involvement in Ramirez-Benavidez a positive sign for Golden Boy's future with platform

Felix Parrilla and JoseVelaszquez pose for the assembled media during their final pre-fight press conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (March 17, 2026)

Salita Promotions aims to showcase next generation of Puerto Rico boxing with latest DAZN offering

Xander Zayas is among the leading talents working with Top Rank and Bob Arum

Top Rank secures new broadcast deal with DAZN

JordanMartinez lands a right hand on Arturo Cardenas en route to their 10-round split decision draw on February 28, 2026 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Jordan Martinez signs with Matchroom; Arturo Cardenas rematch coming

Wardley (left), Warren and Dubois announce the May heavyweight bout

Fabio Wardley-Daniel Dubois ticket sales heading for a sell-out

Spencer Brown is growing into one of the most influential figures in boxing

Spencer Brown’s Gold Star to be the lead promoter for Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov

Francis Ngannou and JakePaul trade barbs during March 10, 2026 Netflix press conference in Los Angeles to formally announce MVP's MMA debut show, May 16 on Netflix.

Francis Ngannou “not interested in fighting Jake Paul, just want to kick your ass”

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Documents reveal how Vergil Ortiz Jnr and Oscar De La Hoya strayed

Dana White speaks at Zuffa Boxing’s first fight week press conference on January 21, 2026

Editor’s Letter: Can Zuffa really take over boxing?

Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn

Eddie Hearn ‘comes in peace’ but willing to ‘battle fiercely’ for Tom Aspinall

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Precedent indicates Vergil Ortiz, Golden Boy will settle before arbitration

Eddie Hearn at the press conference for Emanuel Navarrete-Eduardo Nunez. (February 26, 2026)

As others sue, Eddie Hearn vows to out-produce Zuffa Boxing

Robeisy Ramirez Interview Smile

Robeisy Ramirez out of contract with Top Rank, to explore free agency

Sammy Worthington and Edith Matthysse at the weigh-in.

Edith Soledad Matthysse upsets Sammy Worthington, scores eighth round stoppage

Conor Benn is shown seated ringside at a boxing match on December 6, 2025.

Conor Benn ‘couldn’t turn down’ offer from Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn talks at the Leigh Wood-Josh Warrington II press conference on February 19, 2026.

Eddie Hearn on Zuffa: ‘They’re super-smart and going to be a threat’

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Shannon Courtenay and Elizabeth Oshoba added to April 5 MVP card

Eddie Hearn at the weigh-in for Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson on January 30, 2026.

Eddie Hearn reflects on how DAZN helped Matchroom ring in new era of boxing

Eddie Hearn at the weigh-in for Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson on January 30, 2026.

DAZN and Matchroom Boxing agree new five-year deal

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Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr, undercard confirmed for Fundora-Thurman PPV

Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jnr face off with each other after Ortiz's win over Erickson Lubin on November 8, 2025.

Vergil Ortiz files opposition to Golden Boy’s TRO and seeks to pursue ‘Boots’ Ennis

Oscar Collazo defends against Melvin Jerusalem en route to winning the WBO 105lbs title on May 28, 2023 in Indio, California.

Oscar Collazo-Melvin Jerusalem II tabled by Golden Boy-Vergil Ortiz spat

Joshua Pagan landing a punch on Bryan Jimenez that took place on February 10, 2026

Joshua Pagan turns away Bryan Jimenez in memorable homecoming affair

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Sebastian Fundora, Brian Mendoza and two antiparallel paths

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Noel Mikaelian 'offered' Lyubomyr Pinchuk next by Don King

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Michael Gomez Jnr has a message for social media trolls

The former British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell’s life was changed by his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr

Unforgettable: You were a hell of a fighter, Nick Blackwell

A man and child at the statue of Joe Frazier in Philadelphia

Statues of Joe Frazier and Rocky Balboa will soon become neighbors

Pryce Taylor during his fight with James Evans. (Febraury 22, 2026)

Pryce Taylor learning from sparring with Deontay Wilder and Andrii Novytskyi

Keith Thurman talks during the PBC Opening Bell ahead of his fight with Sebastian Fundora. (March 25, 2026)

One More Time? Does Keith Thurman have it in him?

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Moses Itauma considers Jermaine Franklin ‘the final piece of the puzzle’

Newly minted WBA regular heavyweight titleholder Murat Gassiev says it's a "good time" for the heavyweight division.

Murat Gassiev is enjoying every moment

Tim Tszyu is put through his paces by trainer Pedro Diaz.on Wednesday at Tszyu Fight Club in Rockdale, Australia. (March 25, 2026)

Tim Tszyu embraces new style under Pedro Diaz: ‘I believe in my skills’

Oscar De La Hoya speaks to the media at the press conference for David Benavidez-Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. (February 21, 2026)

Oscar De La Hoya hails ‘truly remarkable’ DAZN deal

Jonny Mansour says many promoters stay away from Southern California, but in his April 18 show in Oceanside, California, he wanted to give opportunities to "all the fighters in San Diego.”

Jonny Mansour eager to boost boxing in San Diego

Former welterweight titleholder Yordenis Ugas will end his retirement and expects to be ready to return to the ring within the next 1-3 months.

Yordenis Ugas, former welterweight titlist, to make comeback aged 39

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Middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jnr has an ‘outlook and a vision’

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. lays against the ropes during his clash with influencer JakePaul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (June 28, 2025)

Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr to face Jhon Caicedo on April 25 in Mexico

Andy Cruz enters the ring ahead of a fight with IBF lightweight titleholder Raymond Muratalla on January 24, 2026.

Albert Bell and Andy Cruz agree terms with IBF 135lbs title eliminator eyed for summer

Keith Thurman measures up Sebastian Fundora at their press conference

How to Watch: Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman

Alberto Puello, who will challenge junior welterweight titleholder Dalton Smith on June 6 in Sheffield, England, says he is lifted by his surroundings at Dauntless Boxing in Las Vegas.

Alberto Puello has special help in quest to recapture his title

Junior welterweight Dalton Smith leans over the ropes of a boxing ring.

Dalton Smith, in his first defense, is happy to do it the hard way 

Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, pictured after their second bout

Editor’s Letter: Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk bring out the best in each other

Rahaman and Muhammad Ali

Neutral Corner: The day of the rubber stamp and the Ali Act?

Jared Anderson will be co-promoted by Top Rank and Queensberry

Jared Anderson joins ‘the home of the heavyweights’ as co-promoters

Conah Walker meets Sam Eggington in a Midlands derby

Conah Walker and Sam Eggington promise war in Midlands clash

Darkie Smith pictured with his son, Stephen

Charismatic and controversial trainer Darkie Smith passes away

Vito Mielnicki enters the ring in Riyadh

No more hiccups: Vito Mielnicki knows the cost of defeat heading into bout with Omar Huerta

Ramon Cardenas and Bryan Acosta trade punches in their February 2025 clash

Throwback fight is ‘now or never’ for Bryan Acosta and Ronny Rios

Francis Ngannou and JakePaul trade barbs during March 10, 2026 Netflix press conference in Los Angeles to formally announce MVP's MMA debut show, May 16 on Netflix.

Jake Paul: I will render Francis Ngannou unconscious

Moses Itauma in fight week mode ahead of his all-British clash with Dillian Whyte in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (August 16, 2025)

Moses Itauma content to keep things simple, even if the sport refuses to

Francesco Grandelli attacks with Nathaniel Collins on the ropes

Francesco Grandelli and the importance of discipline, direction and dedication

Ryan Kielczweski attempts a jab on Frank De Alba during their April 2017 clash in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Ryan Kielczweski ending four-year layoff with rare hometown bout