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Ten ugly rounds, then a left hand on the temple with one second on the clock. Oleksandr Usyk stops the kickboxing emperor and retains the WBC strap at the Pyramids of Giza...
Sheeraz KO2 Begic — Hamzah Is A World Champion And Canelo Just Got A Phone Call
A clean left to the body 2:33 into round two. Vacant WBO super middleweight strap in the locker at the first attempt, and Canelo September is the obvious next move...
Sanchez Sparks Torrez Jr Cold In Two — IBF Mandatory Booked, Usyk Has The Cuban Waiting
55 seconds into round two, Frank Sanchez landed a textbook counter right uppercut and Richard Torrez Jr was flat on his back. The Cuban is now the IBF mandatory for Usyk...
Catterall UD Giyasov — Jack Finally Has A World Strap And Chorley Can Breathe
All three judges to the Chorley man. Vacant WBA welterweight title in the locker at 32, Giyasov's unbeaten run ends at 16, and Catterall finally has the world strap his career has always deserved...
Hadribeaj Outpoints Samake In Oberhausen — Fundora Has A Mandatory Problem At 154
Scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in Germany. Ermal Hadribeaj wins the WBC 154-pound final eliminator and is officially Sebastian Fundora's mandatory challenger...
Usyk vs Verhoeven Fight Day — Pyramids Ready, Belt Up For Grabs, History On The Line
Glory in Giza is finally upon us. Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven for the WBC heavyweight title at the Pyramids tonight. The stage is daft, the stakes are real, here's how it plays out...
Amari 'The Reaper' Jones Stops Gualtieri In Three — Janibek Next, And He's Ready
Two knockdowns, a third-round stoppage at 2:29, and the IBF mandatory spot is his. Amari Jones announced himself on the world middleweight stage Friday night in San Jose. 17-0, 15 KOs...
Usyk Hits Career-Heaviest 233lbs, Verhoeven Towers At 258 — Glory In Giza Is Locked In
Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 233.3lbs — career-heaviest — and Rico Verhoeven hit 258.7lbs for tonight's Glory in Giza main event. A 25-pound gap and a proper heavyweight occasion...
Sheeraz vs Begic Fight Day — Hamzah's Canelo Audition Starts Tonight
Hamzah Sheeraz steps up to super middleweight tonight at the Pyramids of Giza with the WBO title on the line against Alem Begic. Win convincingly and a date with Canelo Alvarez is the prize...
Catterall vs Giyasov Fight Day — Jack's Best Shot At A Proper World Title
Jack Catterall finally gets his crack at a major welterweight strap tonight in Giza, with Shakhram Giyasov and the WBA belt in front of him. After everything that has happened in the Chorley man's career, this is the one...
Sanchez vs Torrez Jr — IBF Eliminator With Usyk At The End Of It
Tonight at the Pyramids, Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez Jr fight for the IBF mandatory spot and a future shot at Oleksandr Usyk. Two unbeatens (almost), two styles colliding...
Usyk vs Verhoeven Weigh-In Day In Giza — One Sleep From Glory And The Champion Still Hasn't Broken A Sweat
Friday in Giza, the scales are out at the foot of the Pyramids. Oleksandr Usyk steps on calm, Rico Verhoeven steps on serious, the WBC heavyweight title and the King Of The Nile belt are twenty-four hours from being decided...
Jones vs Gualtieri Fight Night In San Jose — Amari 'The Reaper' Steps Up, A Former World Champion Steps Across
Friday night at the SAP Center, Amari Jones gets his proper main-event headliner against former IBF middleweight champion Vincenzo Gualtieri. Ten rounds, DAZN, real crossroads for both...
Sanchez vs Torrez Jr Weigh-In Day In Giza — Winner Owns The IBF Mandatory, And Possibly The Strap
Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez Jr hit the scales at the Pyramids Friday. Saturday's IBF heavyweight final eliminator decides who gets Usyk next — or the IBF strap outright if the champion vacates...
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Press Conference Day In Giza, Two Sleeps From Glory And Usyk Will Not Stop Smiling
Press conference day at the Pyramids. Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven sit down on Thursday May 21 for the formal presser, weigh-in Friday, fight Saturday. The champion is in cruise control...
Canelo vs Mbilli Kickoff Press Conference Set For Cairo May 23 — Saudi Arabia Goes Full Spectacle
Saudi Arabia is bolting Canelo vs Mbilli's launch presser onto the back of Usyk vs Verhoeven weekend in Egypt. 2pm Cairo time Saturday, then September 12 in Riyadh for the WBC super middleweight title...
Sanchez vs Torrez Jr Fight Week — Torrez Lays Out The Body Attack Plan For Saturday At Giza
Richard Torrez Jr has told the world exactly how he plans to beat Frank Sanchez in the IBF heavyweight final eliminator at Giza. Body work. Sustained pressure. Winner gets Oleksandr Usyk...
Vincenzo Gualtieri Lands In San Jose For Amari Jones Fight Week — A Former World Champion Travels Light
The former IBF middleweight champion has touched down in San Jose ahead of Friday at the SAP Center. Amari Jones headlines, the home crowd is loud, Gualtieri is calmer than his record suggests...
Sheeraz vs Begic Fight Week — Hamzah Says Canelo Is The Target And Mbilli Is Getting Stopped
Hamzah Sheeraz is in Giza for the vacant WBO super middleweight title against Alem Begic on Saturday. The Canelo plan has not changed. The Englishman has even picked Canelo to stop Mbilli early...
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Three Days From Giza, A Face-Off At The Pyramids And A Champion Who Will Not Stop Smirking
Three days out from Oleksandr Usyk against Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza, and the Tuesday face-off in front of Khufu has only confirmed what every neutral has been saying for six months. The champion is on...
Garcia vs Benn Confirmed For September 12 In Las Vegas — The WBC Welterweight Belt And A Lot Of Personal History
Ryan Garcia announced on Monday's Tonight Show that his first defence of the WBC welterweight belt will come against mandatory challenger Conor Benn, September 12, Las Vegas. The official press release dropped...
Sanchez vs Torrez Jr — The IBF Eliminator Buried On The Usyk Undercard Is The Most Important Fight Of The Night
Everyone is staring at Usyk and Verhoeven at the top of the Glory in Giza card. The fight that decides the next twelve months of the heavyweight division is two slots below it — Frank Sanchez against Richard Torrez...
Claressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Slapping Alycia Baumgardner — A Champion Has Crossed A Line
Most Valuable Promotions have indefinitely banned undisputed women's heavyweight champion Claressa Shields from all future events after she slapped Alycia Baumgardner's hand away in a flashpoint at MVP MMA 1 at the...
WBC Unveils King Of The Nile Belt For Usyk vs Verhoeven — A Pharaonic Trophy For A Mismatched Main Event
The WBC have done what the WBC do — unveiled a hand-tooled ceremonial belt called the King of the Nile for Saturday's heavyweight title fight in Giza. Inscribed with hieroglyphs, gold-leaf cartouches, a lapis lazuli...
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Moves To September 26 At MGM Grand — Sphere Out, Netflix Locked In
Floyd Mayweather against Manny Pacquiao, the rematch eleven years in the making, has been moved off the Sphere and confirmed for Saturday September 26 at the MGM Grand. Streaming worldwide on Netflix. The Eagles...
Whittaker vs Chelli Ruled Out For Now — Hearn Cools The Light Heavyweight Domestic And Both Men Need Different Fights
Eddie Hearn has thrown a bucket of cold water on the Ben Whittaker vs Zak Chelli domestic that everyone was penciling in for the summer after Chelli's upset stoppage of David Morrell. Hearn told BoxingScene the fight...
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Four Days From The Pyramids And The Champion Is Still Pretending He's Bored
Four days out from Glory in Giza. Usyk is loose, Verhoeven is publicly polite and privately confused, and the ring is being bolted together at the foot of Khufu. The build is on cruise control. The fight, less so...
Sheeraz vs Begic Is A Canelo Audition — Hamzah Doesn't Need To Win, He Needs To Announce
Hamzah Sheeraz fights Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super middleweight strap on the Usyk undercard Saturday. The belt is the consolation prize. The real prize is a phone call from a man called Saul in September...
Catterall vs Giyasov — The Chess Match Nobody Is Talking About On The Usyk Undercard
Jack Catterall faces Shakhram Giyasov for the vacant WBA welterweight title in Giza on Saturday. It's the undercard's quiet co-feature and it'll be twelve rounds of southpaw graft and chin-checking...
Bivol vs Eifert — Eleven Days Out And The Real Question Is Whether The Back Holds Up
Dmitry Bivol defends the WBA, IBF and Ring belts against Michael Eifert at the UGMK Arena in Ekaterinburg on May 30. The fight is on the table for back-surgery reasons. Eleven days out...
Sulaiman Responds To Jake Paul's $200m Canelo Offer — "Show Us The Money Or Stop The Circus"
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has finally addressed Jake Paul's $200m Canelo offer. The line — show the money, show the contract, otherwise stop pretending. The boxing world's been screaming the same thing since the Kick stream...
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Five Days From The Pyramids And The Champion Is Already Bored
Five days out from Glory in Giza and the build is settling into the rhythm of a champion who has done this a thousand times. Usyk is loose, Verhoeven is patient, and the Pyramids are the real headline. The fight will tell us what...
Hrgovic Outlines His Itauma Gameplan — "He's A Different Level But He's Not Untouchable"
Two days after dismantling Dave Allen in Doncaster, Filip Hrgovic is already in full pre-Itauma mode. The Croatian doesn't pretend the levels gap isn't there — he simply thinks experience, ring savvy and a proper twelve-round...
Mosley Jr Wants Callum Walsh Next — And Zuffa Boxing Should Make It Immediately
Shane Mosley Jr came out of his Zuffa Boxing debut with the win of his career and a single name on his lips — Callum Walsh. The fight makes itself, the promotion can do it in-house, and there is no good reason for it not to land...
Stevenson vs Haney — The Rumours Won't Die, And This Time Shakur Isn't Killing Them
Three weeks of Zuffa Boxing chatter around Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, and for the first time Stevenson is letting the rumours breathe rather than killing them on sight. The Monday quotes have changed shape. The catchweight...
Hrgovic Batters Allen In Three — Itauma Fuse Lit
Filip Hrgovic stopped Dave Allen at 2:42 of round three at the Eco-Power Stadium and called out Moses Itauma in the ring.
Hrgovic vs Itauma — August 8, O2, Pen Hits Paper Monday
Queensberry's George Warren confirms the Itauma fight is the priority for Monday morning. The contract is the last hurdle.
Keyshawn Davis Sweeps Albright In Norfolk — Slam, Two Points, No Stoppage
Davis won 117-109, 118-108, 118-108. He also lifted Albright off the canvas and slammed him in round seven.
Gomez Jr Stops McGregor In Six — WBA International Belt Changes Hands
A right hand dropped McGregor in the fourth, both eyes were cut by the sixth, the corner mercifully pulled him at 2:37.
Kelvin Davis Escapes Norfolk With A Split — That 99-91 Card Was A Joke
Davis got the nod over Peter Dobson by split decision. The wide 99-91 card drew loud boos. Luke on a co-feature that didn't deserve the cards.
Yafai Pulled From Sheffield — Padley vs Fiaz Becomes The June 6 Main Event
Second main-event collapse for the Sheffield card in a fortnight. Padley vs Fiaz elevated to the Utilita Arena headline.
WBC May Rankings — Fury Back At #1, Joshua Debuts Top Five, Itauma Slips A Spot
The new WBC heavyweight contender list lands. Four of the top five names are British-based. Luke breaks down the title picture.
Norman Jr Makes 147 At Second Attempt — Norfolk Weigh-In Wobble Before Wagner
Brian Norman Jr needs two tries to make welterweight on the eve of fight night in Norfolk. Wagner clean first time.
Inoue's Father Says "Retire Already" — Shingo's Yahoo Japan Quote Lands With Force
The corner man speaks. Shingo Inoue says it's time, two weeks after the Nakatani win, with Naoya back at No.1 P4P. Luke reads the timing of the most loaded retirement nudge in boxing.
Kelvin Davis vs Peter Dobson — Norfolk Co-Feature Boil-Over At The Weigh-In
147.3 v 147.5. Family from the crowd. Top Rank security pulling them apart twice. The proper undercard fight Norfolk's been promised. Luke's pick: Kelvin Davis, late stoppage, round nine.
Gomez Jr vs McGregor — Doncaster's 10-Round Lightweight Crossroads, Allen-Hrgovic Undercard
Manchester Irish volume against Edinburgh Lightning power. The chief support 50/50 on the Doncaster card. Both made 134.1/134.11 Friday. McGregor on a split decision and Doncaster gets a memorable ten.
Hrgovic vs Allen — Ring Walks From The Eco-Power, Luke's Final Word
Ring walks around 10.30pm UK. Hrgovic by stoppage between seven and ten — Allen has his moment, but the Croat is the levels above and the Itauma August 8 booking is waiting on the result.
Davis vs Albright II — Hometown Norfolk Fight Night At The Scope
Davis hit 140 second time of asking. Albright has only one path through this fight. Luke calls a stoppage by ten — anything less and the no-contest story never dies.
Itauma's August 8 Opponent — Signed, Sealed, Top-10 — Warren Drops Name Next Week
Frank Warren confirms the August 8 O2 opponent is contractually done and ranked top-ten. Announcement held back behind tonight's Hrgovic result. Luke calls it: Hrgovic if he gets through Doncaster cleanly.
Jake Paul's $200M Canelo Offer Falls Flat — Mexican Replies With Emojis
$200 million on a Kick stream. Canelo's reply is a laughing emoji. Mbilli is contracted for September. Paul is in queue position three at best — but he's just set the ceiling on the next 24 months of Canelo purses.
Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell — "Very Positive" Talks With The GAA
Hearn confirms the Croke Park negotiations are "very, very positive". Late summer Saturday once the All-Ireland finals clear. Aviva and 3Arena in reserve. Luke says Cameron for the trilogy and the proper ending.
Hrgovic vs Allen — Fight Day In Doncaster, Eco-Power Stadium Tonight
Sold out, hometown, 248.8 versus 246.2 at the scales. Luke's final pick is the body shot stoppage — but Dave's heart will drag this past the early rounds.
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright II — Fight Day In Norfolk, Tonight Has To Settle It
The redo. Two and a half years on from the disputed MSG verdict. Top Rank's first big DAZN show. Hometown crowd. Body work picks the round.
Donovan Outpoints Chukhadzhian In Mannheim — IBF Eliminator Won, Crocker Trilogy Looms
113-113, 114-112, 115-111. Two knockdowns, one clean, one borderline. Paddy's road back to Lewis Crocker is now officially clear.
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Seven Days From Giza, And The Build Has Finally Settled
Saturday week at the Pyramids. The size talk is over. The undercard is the best of 2026. Luke's pick: Usyk by stoppage between rounds 6 and 8.
Allen Weighs 248.8 — Hrgovic Bang On, Eco-Power Stadium Awaits Saturday
Twenty-two pounds lighter than his last outing. Lightest in seven years. The home boy has done the work and Saturday is forty-eight hours away.
Davis Sweats Out To 140 — Albright Hit The Number First Time And Walked Off
Keyshawn Davis went 140.2, then 140.1 stripped, then back to 140 on the nose. The fresher man at the weigh-in tonight is Nahir Albright.
Donovan And Chukhadzhian Both 146.5 — Mannheim Locked In For Tonight
IBF welterweight eliminator. Winner gets the Crocker vs Paro winner. SAP Arena Mannheim. Paddy Donovan in fight night.
Ennis Hands Back The WBA Interim 154 — Clean Sheet For Zayas In Brooklyn
Boots vacates the secondary belt. June 27 Barclays Center is the WBO/WBA unification with no admin clouds left.
Lomachenko Ends Retirement — Free Agent, Fall Return, Big Fights Only
Top Rank deal up on 12 May. The Matrix is back, two and a half years on, and he's not interested in tune-ups.
Allen vs Hrgovic — Final Presser In Doncaster, 'Medium' Quote Still In The Room
Press conference at 1pm at the Eco-Power. Saturday is forty-eight hours away. The home crowd has not forgotten.
Davis vs Albright II — Final Presser Streams Today, Saturday In Norfolk
Top Rank streams the presser at 2pm ET. Keyshawn back on home soil. Stevenson chatter is everywhere.
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Nine Days From Glory In Giza
23 May at the Pyramids. WBC heavyweight on the line. Verhoeven's crossover, Usyk's calm.
Carrington Calls Out Inoue — Featherweight Move, Boots Wants The Fight
Inoue is moving up. Carrington is ready right now. Whether Boots is at that level yet is the proper question.
Hrgovic Dismisses Allen As 'Medium' — Doncaster Awaits On Saturday
Forty-eight hours out and the Croat is sounding too relaxed. The home crowd and Allen have both read the quote.
Jake Paul Admits Broken Jaw May Have Ended His Career — Helwani Interview
Two titanium plates, teeth out, doctors saying no more. The Problem Child waits on the scans this week.
Ben Shalom Laughs Off Eubank Jr's Free Agent Declaration
BOXXER boss says the contract is still live, the lawyers will decide, and the Zerafa-Melbourne September talk is fantasy until then.
Donovan vs Chukhadzhian — Fight Eve In Mannheim, IBF Eliminator 24 Hours Away
Paddy Donovan's hardest welterweight test lands tomorrow at SAP Arena. Twelve rounds, IBF mandatory on the line, Crocker trilogy if he wins.
Hennessy vs De Persio — May 30 Wembley, Free On BBC Two, Big Moment For Women's Boxing
Francesca Hennessy defends WBC Silver against Aurora De Persio at the OVO Arena. Free-to-air on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Andy Ruiz Backs Jake Paul's Journey — Then Promises Three Rounds If The Fight Lands
The Destroyer gave the Problem Child respect for facing Joshua. Then he said he'd stop him in three. Both are right.
Ginjiro Shigeoka Discharged After 303 Days — A Moment Of Real Light
Former IBF minimumweight champion finally home after the Taduran rematch brain bleed. Brother Yudai stood by him every step.
Davis vs Albright II — Fight Week Lands In Norfolk And Keyshawn Has Everything To Prove
Twelve rounds at 140 on DAZN Saturday night, with a points loss to clear off the record on home soil.
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Nine Days Out From Giza And The Champion Isn't Pretending This Is A Coin Flip
The kickboxing crossover lands at the Pyramids on May 23. Brilliant production. Less brilliant matchmaking.
Joshua vs Prenga — July 25 In Riyadh, AJ's Road To Fury Has Officially Got A Date
Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga over twelve rounds in Riyadh, with Fury sitting in October.
Norman Jr vs Wagner — New Corner, Norfolk Stage, And Plenty To Settle After The Haney Loss
Brian Norman returns to action May 16 with a refreshed corner and a clear instruction — look like the savage we remembered.
Hrgovic vs Allen — Final Presser Day In Doncaster
Allen and Hrgovic sit down at the Eco-Power Stadium today for the final presser, 48 hours from ring walks. Open workout done, weigh-in tomorrow, and Doncaster ...
Crocker vs Paro — June 24 Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane
Lewis Crocker's first IBF welterweight title defence against Liam Paro is locked in for June 24 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane. New date, hand injury healed, road ...
Roach vs Zepeda — August 1 Vegas, Vacant WBC Lightweight
Lamont Roach Jr and William Zepeda are signed for August 1 in Las Vegas for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Two undervalued fighters, one belt, and a fight that ...
Muratalla August 8 At The Toyota Arena
Raymond Muratalla is targeting an August 8 IBF lightweight title defence at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Homecoming card, mandatory done, and Lomachenko's ...
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Nine Days From Giza
Nine days from ring walks at the Giza Necropolis, the Usyk camp in Spain has gone quiet, the Verhoeven camp under Peter Fury is closing the door, and Eddie Hearn has filed the WBC ...
Keyshawn Davis vs Albright II — Two Days Out
Two days from ring walks at Scope Arena, the rematch nobody really wanted has finally gone calm — and Keyshawn Davis has stopped talking about stoppages and started talking like a ...
Hrgovic vs Allen — Two Days Out, Doncaster
Two days from ring walks at the Eco-Power Stadium and the Frenchgate is starting to look like a proper hometown fight week. The Bayern Munich Of Boxing line has done its work. Now ...
Stevenson Fire-Emojis Loma's Comeback
Twenty-four hours after the Ring report, Shakur Stevenson reposted Lomachenko's unretirement with a single fire emoji. That is as close to begging as Shakur Stevenson gets.
Lomachenko Unretires — Fall 2026 Return Targeted As Free Agent
The most technically gifted fighter of his generation is back. Loma is a free agent and wants only big fights. Tank Davis and Haney both in the frame.
Dave Allen Calls Out Tyson Fury — "100 Percent" Even In Defeat To Hrgovic
The White Rhino is in the Fury conversation three days before fighting Hrgovic. Warren needs an August opponent. Allen is putting his hand up.
Allen Calls Hrgovic "The Bayern Munich Of Boxing" — But Doncaster Doesn't Care
The White Rhino's produced the quote of fight week. Three days from the Eco Power Stadium, Allen is in shape, calling Hrgovic clinical, and promising Fury is next if he wins.
Bob Arum, 94, On His DAZN Debut — "Learning To Walk Again"
Top Rank's 94-year-old patriarch is ringside Saturday in Norfolk for the start of the DAZN era. He says he learned to walk again to be there.
Maxi Hughes vs Lewis Sylvester — Doncaster's Quiet Crossroads Fight
Everyone's on Allen-Hrgovic. The chief support — local boy Maxi Hughes against unbeaten Watford prospect Lewis Sylvester — is the sneaky-big story of Saturday.
Sheeraz Calls Canelo Out Before The Belt's Even On — Begic First, The Big One After
Hamzah Sheeraz fights Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super middleweight title on May 23 in Giza. Ten days out, the unbeaten Brit is already speaking the Canelo name out loud.
Fury Drops 'Chinny' On Joshua Again — Hours After Dubois Becomes Two-Time Champ
Tyson Fury rolled out the 'Chinny' tag on Anthony Joshua hours after Daniel Dubois stopped Wardley. Three months from a Q4 mega-fight, and Fury's already inside Joshua's head.
Tank Davis Eyes Cruz Rematch At 140 — Schofield's WBA Petition Hits The Buffer
Gervonta Davis is steering toward an Isaac Cruz rematch at 140 for his fall return. Floyd Schofield's WBA petition for mandatory status looks set to get parked again.
Matchroom Hits £1 Billion — Bruin Capital Takes A Slice, Hearn Eyes The States
Eddie Hearn's empire just got a £1bn valuation. US private investment firm Bruin Capital has bought a minority stake in Matchroom, the Hearn family keeps majority control, and the next leg of the plan is American.
Amari 'The Reaper' Jones Headlines San Jose — Gualtieri Walks In As The Veteran Test
Amari Jones, 16-0 with 14 KOs, headlines the SAP Center on May 22 against former IBF middleweight champion Vincenzo Gualtieri. Oakland's loudest knockout artist gets a homecoming and a proper name on the other side.
Donovan vs Chukhadzhian — Friday In Mannheim, And The Welterweight Map Gets Redrawn
Two days from a sneaky-big Friday in Germany. Paddy Donovan and Karen Chukhadzhian fight a 12-round IBF welterweight final eliminator at the SAP Arena. Winner gets the line to the Crocker–Paro winner and the IBF strap.
Scotney Vacates At 122 — Catford's Undisputed Champion Goes Up To Featherweight
Ellie Scotney has done it on her terms. Undisputed at 122, all four belts now on the floor, and the next mission — featherweight, Serrano, two-weight world champion — has been laid out plain as day.
Murtazaliev–Adams IBF Eliminator Set — Purse Bid May 27 For The Road Back To Kelly
The IBF has ordered Bakhram Murtazaliev against Brandon Adams as the final eliminator at 154. Purse bid is May 27. The winner gets the line back to Josh Kelly and the belt Murtazaliev lost in Newcastle.
Allen vs Hrgovic — Frenchgate, Doncaster, And A Hometown Fight Week Goes Properly Public
Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic shared a shopping-centre stage in Doncaster this afternoon for the open workout. Allen smiled. Hrgovic did not. Three days to go, and the home crowd is already on its feet.
Keyshawn Davis — 'Albright Is The Fourth Stoppage In A Row' — Norfolk Has Heard Enough Talking
Three days out from Saturday's Scope Arena rematch, Keyshawn Davis told the room he's going to stop Nahir Albright. The Norfolk crowd will not need much convincing. Albright might.
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Ten Days From The Pyramids, And The Story Has Already Started
Ten days from ring walks at the Giza Necropolis, Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven are a proper modern boxing experiment — pound-for-pound vs a kickboxing legend with one pro fight, in front of pyramids 4,500 years old.
Dubois’ Next Move: Kabayel Mandatory Or Wardley Rematch — And Why It Matters
Two clear roads after Manchester. The rematch sells. The Kabayel WBC fight unifies. Luke makes the call on which one Queensberry should take next.
Usyk & Joshua Train Together In Spain — The Rocky III Routine That Nobody Saw Coming
Strangest training partnership in modern heavyweight history. Usyk opens his Verhoeven camp to Joshua. Beach runs, Spanish heat, and a 6’6 sparring partner for the Rico fight.
Hrgovic vs Allen: Three Days Out At The Eco-Power — The Itauma Clause Looms Large
Wednesday, Doncaster, three days from a stadium main event. The Itauma clause is the story. Allen looking sharp at the open workout, Hrgovic looking ready. Luke’s pick inside.
Itauma vs Hrgovic Is A Real August 8 Conversation — And Both Sides Want It
Moses Itauma headlines the O2 on August 8 with no opponent named. Hrgovic has the Itauma clause. Warren controls both contracts. The fight is choreographing itself.
Kabayel To Usyk: “We Can Sell Out A Stadium In Germany”
Twelve days out from Usyk-Verhoeven, the WBC interim champ has gone on the front foot — and the pitch lands. Stadium night in Berlin. Mandatory respected. No more interim nonsense.
Usyk vs Verhoeven, 11 Days Out: Giza Build Hits The Final Stretch
Camps are quiet, tickets are nearly cleared, and the spectacle is finally meeting a sceptical boxing audience. The questions remain — and so does Luke's prediction.
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright: Tale Of The Tape, Four Days Out
Three years of overturned results, parking-lot altercations and family feud boil down to twelve rounds at 140. Norfolk's biggest star against the only man with a record-book grievance.
Mosley Jr Calls Out Callum Walsh After Stunning Bohachuk — “Let’s Run It Next”
Right after stopping Bohachuk in six, Mosley Jr called out Callum Walsh at the Zuffa Boxing 6 presser. Career-defining win, career-defining callout — and a proper UK-USA showdown brewing.
Wardley Breaks Silence: “My Body Failed Me, But Not My Heart”
Fabio Wardley has spoken for the first time since the Round 11 loss to Dubois — and the line tells you everything about where he sits this morning.
Frank Warren: Dubois-Wardley Rematch “Won’t Be Happening Anytime Soon”
Frank Warren has cooled the rematch noise — six months minimum out of the ring, and the WBO unification picture has to clear up first. Realistic 2027 fight.
Hrgovic-Allen Fight Week Opens In Doncaster — Wednesday Workout, Friday Weigh-In
Right then — fight week is here. Dave Allen versus Filip Hrgovic at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday. Open workout Wednesday at Frenchgate, weigh-in Friday at Market Place.
Wardley’s Camp Question The Officiating: “Repeated Illegal Blows Were Allowed”
Fabio Wardley's camp have raised concerns over referee Howard Foster's handling of repeated rabbit shots in the late rounds. Not a protest — a sensible review.
Mosley Jr Outpoints Bohachuk At The Apex — Jab Heavy, Legs Holding Up, Zuffa 06 Goes To The Card
Mosley made a fool of my pick. Boxed brilliantly behind the jab, never let Bohachuk plant his feet, banked the cards. Career-rebuild win in Las Vegas.
Usyk v Verhoeven 13 Days Out — Dubois-Wardley Re-Maps The Picture For Egypt
Usyk-Dubois II for the undisputed is now the autumn fight. Kabayel as WBC mandatory if Usyk vacates. Wardley on the rebuild. Luke calls Usyk by stoppage round eight.
Hrgovic v Allen Six Days Out — Doncaster's Hometown Underdog Story
The most live British heavyweight fight of the spring after Wardley-Dubois. Allen sells the building, Hrgovic wins the fight. Luke calls a stoppage in round seven.
Kabayel Ringside, Warren Names Him Next — Dubois v Kabayel For Two Belts If Usyk Vacates
Kabayel watched Dubois beat Wardley from row two and pushed for a shot. Frank Warren says it's an easy fight to make if Usyk vacates the WBC. Luke calls a Kabayel mid-rounds stoppage.
Don Charles' Two Slaps — The Corner Moment That Won Dubois The WBO Belt
Charles slapped Dubois twice between rounds and gave him three sentences in plain English. The fight turned. The belt changed shoulders. Most important British corner of this generation.
Dubois Stops Wardley In Round 11 At Co-op Live — Two-Time Heavyweight Champion
Down inside fifteen seconds of round one, behind on the cards through nine rounds, then the right hand started landing. Daniel Dubois is the WBO heavyweight champion for a second time.
Two-Time Champ — Dubois Calls Out Usyk From The Co-op Live Ring
Belt around his shoulder, microphone in hand, Daniel Dubois called out Oleksandr Usyk from the floor of the Co-op Live ring. Frank Warren confirms unification push.
Wardley's Rematch Clause Will Get Used — Where Fabio Goes From Here
Frank Smith confirms Matchroom intend to trigger the rematch clause. Wardley's standing untouched — the rebuild is tactical, not existential.
Mosley Jr v Bohachuk — Fight Day In Las Vegas, Zuffa 06 Headlines Sunday Night
Sky Sports UK, Paramount+ US, Meta APEX. Bohachuk's pressure is the story. Luke's final pick before the bell.
Super Saturday May 9 — Luke's Sunday Verdict, Three Fights That Defined The Weekend
Manchester crowned, Atlanta salvaged, Chelli's upset of the year. The weekend that justifies the spring schedule.
Stevenson Finalising Zuffa Deal — Dana White Lands The P4P #3, Benn Showdown In Sight
Sports Illustrated reports Shakur Stevenson is finalising terms with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. The biggest live signing in the new promotion's short history — and the Benn fight is the obvious build.
Jalolov Stops Smakici In Seven — Big Uzbek Wins Quietly On The Co-op Live Undercard
Bakhodir Jalolov forced Agron Smakici's corner to pull him out before round eight on the Wardley-Dubois undercard. A win, but not the kind that frightens anyone in the heavyweight top 10.
Schoolteacher Stops A Two-Weight World Champ: Zak Chelli Pulls The Upset Of 2026
Supply teacher from Fulham, four weeks' notice, ten rounds with The Ring's #5 light-heavyweight. Then a final-round stoppage. Boxing at its very best in Manchester.
Welsh Veteran Bangs The Door Down: Gwynne Upsets Unbeaten Majid On Majority Decision In Manchester
The Welsh veteran ends Khaleel Majid's 16-0 record by majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94) at Co-op Live, Manchester. Two cards for Gwynne, one even. He turns 36 next month and still has the engine.
Frazer Clarke Picks Wardley To Stop Dubois — 'Daniel's Got The Heavier Hands But Fabio's Got The Mind'
The man who's fought Wardley and sparred Dubois gives the most authoritative read of fight week. Says Dubois hits harder; still picks Wardley.
Benavidez Promoter Says Mexican Monster Won't Wait For Bivol — 'Bivol Better Not Be The Next Canelo'
Sampson Lewkowicz draws a line in the sand: agree the undisputed 175 fight or watch Benavidez chase Opetaia at 200. Luke unpacks the timeline.
Nakatani's Trainer Vows Retirement If Junto Loses An Inoue Rematch — 'I'll Quit'
Rudy Hernandez puts his career on the line. Reveals the round-eleven uppercut that broke Nakatani's orbital — and dismisses the headbutt drama.
Who Pays Angelo Leo's $147,000? — Aleem Weight Miss Sparks Promoter Bun-Fight
Leo made weight. Aleem missed twice. Now Salita, Gibbons and Jonas are all pointing at each other over who's on the hook for the title-fight purse.
Wardley vs Dubois — Doors Open Manchester, Hours Out At Co-op Live, Late Money Holds The Champion
Doors at 5pm, ring walks 10pm BST. Wardley -125 at the late lines. Luke's hour-by-hour read on the heavyweight night that defines 2026.
Oberlton vs Gongora Fight Day — Atlanta Main Event Salvaged After Leo-Aleem IBF Collapse
Atlanta gets its DAZN main event after all. Oberlton 178, Gongora 174 — kid stepping up. Luke's pick on the salvaged headliner.
Dana White Claims Zuffa Boxing Is Promoting Fury vs Joshua — Hearn And Warren Aren't Having It
Dana stepped to a microphone Friday and said Zuffa is promoting the all-British super-fight. Make no mistake, that's a wind-up.
Hearn — Fury vs Joshua Is 10x Bigger Than Any UK Fight, July 25 Announce In Sights
Eddie Hearn put a number on it Friday — ten times bigger than any UK fight in history. Make no mistake, the announce window is set.
Mosley Jr vs Bohachuk Fight Eve — Zuffa Boxing 06 Lands At Meta APEX Sunday, Luke's Pick
Vegas gets the middleweight night tomorrow. Mosley vs Bohachuk at 160. Luke's read on the front of the Zuffa middleweight queue.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 — T-Mobile Arena September 25 Locked, Sphere Out, Netflix Confirmed
The rematch finally has a home — T-Mobile Las Vegas, Sept 25, Netflix on the broadcast. Sphere is out. Luke's read on the late-career rematch.
Wardley vs Dubois — Fight Day Dispatch From Manchester, Ring Walks 10pm, Luke's Final Pick
Co-op Live locked, undercard from 5pm, ring walks 10pm BST. Luke's hour-by-hour read on the heavyweight night that defines 2026.
Aleem Misses Weight By 2.8lbs — Leo's IBF Defence Off, Oberlton vs Gongora Upgraded To Atlanta Main Event
Aleem 128.8lbs, second-attempt 128lbs — fight scrapped. Leo paid in full, Oberlton-Gongora at 175 upgraded to main event tonight.
Jalolov's UK Debut — 254lbs Of Big Uzbek Walks Out At Co-op Live Tonight, Smakici The Live Test
Two-time Olympic super-heavyweight gold medallist makes his UK debut on the Wardley-Dubois undercard. Smakici cut Tyson Fury in sparring once.
Mosley Jr vs Bohachuk — 24 Hours Out, Zuffa Boxing 06 At The Apex Tomorrow Night
Bohachuk moves up to 160 for a Zuffa Boxing 06 main event Sunday at the Meta Apex, Las Vegas. Paramount+ from 9pm ET.
Wardley vs Dubois Weigh-In — 9.5lb Difference, Manchester Heavyweight Title On The Line Tonight
Wardley 242.2lbs, Dubois 251.7lbs. The champ gives up nearly a stone of pure beef going into a 95% knockout-rate fight.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II — Done Deal Confirmed for September 25 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Eleven years on, finally signed: Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 is set for Sept 25 at T-Mobile, Netflix, sanctioned. Sphere out.
Conor Benn Calls Out Ryan Garcia With His Father's WBC Belt — Internet Eats Him Alive
Conor Benn told Ryan Garcia 'keep my belt warm' — except the belt was Nigel's super middle strap from 1992. Painful.
Zurdo Ramirez Breaks Silence After Benavidez Loss — "The Hurt Is Real, I'll Be Back"
Gilberto Ramirez issues his first proper statement since the Benavidez stoppage. He's hurting, classy, and wants the rematch.
Wardley v Dubois Final Press Conference — 'Bring The Pain' And The Last Words From Manchester
Final words from Manchester. Dubois swears he's bringing the knockout, Wardley refuses the bait. Luke's takeaways.
Oberlton v Gongora — Atlanta Co-Feature, Lord Pretty Calvo's Test
Oberlton v Gongora — Atlanta Co-Feature, Lord Pretty Calvo's Test
Pryce Taylor v Calvin Barnett — Atlanta Heavyweight Sleeper
Pryce Taylor v Calvin Barnett — Atlanta Heavyweight Sleeper
Cauldron Face-Off Set Manchester Properly Alight
Cauldron Face-Off Set Manchester Properly Alight
Wardley v Dubois Final Press Conference — 'Bring The Pain' And The Last Words From Manchester
Final words from Manchester. Dubois swears he's bringing the knockout, Wardley refuses the bait. Luke's takeaways.
Oberlton v Gongora — Atlanta Co-Feature, Lord Pretty Calvo's Late-Replacement Test
Atif Oberlton defends his 175lb regional belts against IBO ex-champ Carlos Gongora — a real step up. Luke on the Atlanta co-feature.
Pryce Taylor v Calvin Barnett — Atlanta Heavyweight Sleeper On The Leo-Aleem Card
Brooklyn prospect Pryce Taylor's biggest test yet, against veteran Calvin Barnett. Luke on the Atlanta sleeper.
Wardley v Dubois Fight Day — What The Late Money Is Telling Us
Late market money has moved through fight week. Luke reads the prices before Saturday at the Co-op.
Saturday Split-Screen — Manchester AND Atlanta, How To Watch Both
Two world title fights, one Saturday night. UK and US ringwalk times, channel maps, the smart play.
Leo v Aleem Fight Eve — Atlanta's IBF Night, Luke's Final Pick
Leo defends the IBF featherweight title against Aleem at Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta on Saturday.
Wardley v Dubois — Cauldron Faceoff Sets Manchester Alight, Saturday Set To Boil
Friday's Cauldron faceoff went to the very edge — Simon Jordan in the middle, two heavyweights an inch apart, Manchester at fever pitch. Saturday is going to boil.
Wardley v Dubois Undercard — Why Jalolov, Cameron and Rafferty Are Worth Your PPV
Stop turning up at ringwalk. Jalolov, Cameron, Rafferty and Morrell-Chelli — the bits of Saturday's bill that earn the £24.99.
Wardley v Dubois — Tale Of The Tape, The Bits That Actually Matter Before Saturday
Reach, height and KO ratio decoded — and the one number that actually decides Saturday's fight at the Co-op.
Nikita Tszyu Pumps Brakes On World Title Talk — 'No, Relax' Is The Right Call
Twelve fights in, Nikita Tszyu won't be rushed — and the 154 division is exactly the wrong place to rush a prospect. Here's why patience wins.
Wardley v Dubois — Saturday Ring Walks Confirmed, Co-op Live UK Viewing Guide
Right then. Co-op Live ringwalks at around 10pm UK Saturday. Doors, undercard, DAZN PPV start time and the bits worth being on the sofa for.
Mosley Jr v Bohachuk — 48 Hours Out, Zuffa 6 Vegas Sunday Night
Two days out at the Meta Apex. Shane Jr is +220 with the books. Luke's read on the swim-or-sink Sunday on Paramount+.
Hrgovic v Allen — Eight Days Out At The Eco-Power, The Doncaster Stadium Test
Eco-Power Stadium next Saturday. Itauma clause in the contract. Why this is the heavyweight fight nobody is talking about — but should be.
Berlanga–Eubank Jr Fire Fight Stalled — Four Pounds That Stop A Big Fight
Berlanga wants 168, Eubank wants 164. The four-pound standoff that is killing a London fire fight before it gets made.
Wardley v Dubois — Cauldron Weigh-In Result, 243 v 244 Locks Saturday
Right then. Wardley 243, Dubois 244. One pound between two heavyweights, one belt at stake. Simon Jordan in the middle of the face-off. Luke on what the scales actually tell you.
Wardley v Dubois — The Talking's Done, Luke's Absolute Final Call Before Co-op Live
Eight weeks of build-up over. The weigh-in done. Luke's absolute final call before Saturday at Co-op Live. Wardley TKO 11, no fence-sitting.
Wardley v Dubois — Fight-Eve Dispatch From Manchester, 24 Hours To Co-op Live
Right then. Friday weigh-in done. The rounds that decide it, the call, the heavyweight map post-Saturday. Wardley TKO 11.
Wardley v Dubois — Friday Weigh-In Done, Co-op Live Locked And Loaded
Both heavyweights on the scales, the bin-man row carries into Saturday, Co-op Live is sold out. Luke's read on the numbers and the mood.
Joshua Set For Manchester Ringside — The Heavyweight Queue Lines Up Behind Wardley v Dubois
AJ flies in from Usyk's Spain camp for Saturday's Co-op Live main event. The clearest tell yet that he wants the winner.
Morrell v Chelli — Fight-Eve On The Wardley-Dubois Undercard, Cuban Comes To Manchester
David Morrell makes his UK debut against Zak Chelli at a catchweight on Saturday. Cuban orthodox brilliance v British grit. Morrell wide on the cards.
Dubois "RIP" Trash Line — The Quote That Defines The Wardley Build-Up
Right then. Daniel's "stays dead — RIP" line is the quote of fight week. Luke on what it really tells you about Saturday.
McGuigan Warns Joshua — Prenga Tune-Up "Could Showcase A Lot Of Cracks"
Shane McGuigan thinks AJ should have skipped July 25 and walked into Fury cold. Luke pushes back — and explains why the rounds matter.
"The Fight" Launches July 4 — Mason-Cordina Tickets On Sale Friday
DAZN and TNT's monthly U.S. boxing series debuts in Cleveland with Mason v Cordina. Tickets drop May 8. Why this is the news of the week.
Eubank Jr Goes Free Agent — Zerafa In Melbourne Looms Next
Chris Eubank Jr declares himself a free agent. Luke on what "no ties, no promoter, no limits" actually means and why Zerafa fits.
WBO Orders Bivol-Eifert Winner To Face Smith Or Morrell — 180-Day Clock Locked
The WBO has named the 175lb pathway and dated it. Luke on what's now teed up at light heavy through 2026.
Bradley Predicts Vintage Canelo To Stop Mbilli — Counter-Punching Class
Tim Bradley says Canelo will look vintage in September. Luke on why the style match is more dangerous for Mbilli than the books are pricing.
Inoue Crowned P4P #1 — Ring, TBRB and BoxRec All Dethrone Usyk
Three of the most respected pound-for-pound boards have moved Naoya Inoue past Usyk to the top spot. Luke says it's overdue.
iVB San Francisco — 132,135-Fan World Record Bid Confirmed For July 11
iVB unveiled the main card today at Pier 33. Christy Martin fronts a tilt at the all-time boxing attendance record. Luke's verdict.
Wardley v Dubois — The Chin Test That Decides Saturday Night
Both heavyweights have been hurt and got back up. Luke says Saturday is decided by who holds and who breaks first.
Hrgovic v Allen — Nine Days Out, And It's More Than David vs Goliath
Filip Hrgovic faces Dave Allen at Doncaster on May 16. Luke says it's a proper crossroads fight, not a popcorn night.
Bivol v Eifert — 23 Days Out, And The Real Question Is What Comes After
Dmitry Bivol returns May 30 in Yekaterinburg. Luke says the bigger story is the Beterbiev trilogy and the Benavidez wait.
Sheeraz v Begic — 16 Days Out, The Career Reset Hamzah Needs
Hamzah Sheeraz takes on Alem Begic at the Pyramids on May 23. Luke says this is the night the Brit's brand resets.
Dubois Refuses Wardley's Fist Bump At Face-Off — The Tell Of Fight Week
Daniel Dubois shook his head and refused Fabio Wardley's offered fist bump at Thursday's Dutch Hall presser. Luke says it's the most telling image of fight week.
Wardley Vows To Flatten Dubois — The Champion's Quote That Matters Most
Fabio Wardley used the word "flatten" at Thursday's presser. Luke explains why that line lands harder than any bin-man jibe ever could.
Frank Warren Explains Dubois' Walkouts — "He Just Doesn't Like Doing It"
Frank Warren has gone on TalkSport to defuse the Dubois walkouts story. Luke says it's an honest answer at brutal timing 48 hours from Co-op Live.
Riakporhe Tells Wardley to Tap Into Dubois' Head — And He's Absolutely Right
The cruiserweight star says Wardley should make Dubois talk. Daniel hates it. Luke says it's the cheat code two days out from Co-op Live.
ESPN Crowns Usyk P4P No. 1 Post-Crawford — Benavidez Surges, And It's About Time
Crawford's gone. Usyk takes the crown. Benavidez climbs after Zurdo. Luke breaks down ESPN's May 2026 list.
Wardley v Dubois — Thursday Presser Done, Trash-Talk Locked, Co-op Live Awaits
Bin-man row heads into the ring. Dubois says he's taking out the trash. Wardley promises a firefight. 48 hours to first bell.
Joshua Embedded in Usyk's Giza Camp — The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming
AJ in Gandia, helping Usyk prep for Verhoeven on May 23. The man Usyk schooled twice is now in his corner. Properly weird, properly brilliant.
Wardley v Dubois — 48 Hours Out, the WBO Belt and the Whole Heavyweight Map
Forty-eight hours to first bell. The winner gets pulled into the Joshua-Fury-Usyk orbit. The loser drops back into a brutal queue.
Nikita Tszyu Stops Oscar Diaz In Round Six — Newcastle Result
The Butcher batters Diaz to a sixth-round retirement at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Two knockdowns, vacant WBO International belt, and a late-shot row.
Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez — Japan Stadium Superfight Targeted For Early 2027
Turki Alalshikh and Top Rank are matchmaking a Japan stadium night for January or February 2027 to break the country's all-time attendance record.
Fury Rules Out Dubois And Itauma — Joshua Or Bust Hurts The Winner Saturday
Tyson Fury wants Anthony Joshua only. Three days out from Wardley-Dubois, his Joshua-or-bust stance reshapes the heavyweight chessboard.
Frank Warren's Fireworks Promise — Why "Don't Blink" Is The Right Read
Frank Warren says it's two punchers letting bombs go from the bell. Luke breaks down why the slogan matches the fight, and why round one decides everything.
Mason-Cordina Cleveland — Why Joe Cordina Is The Sneaky Pick On July 4
Abdullah Mason defends the WBO lightweight title at home on July 4 against Joe Cordina. Luke explains why the Welsh ex-champ is more dangerous than the line suggests.
Wardley v Dubois — Weigh-In Eve, The Storm Is Coming
Wednesday night, fight week stillness. Wardley and Dubois have done the talking. Thursday's weigh-in is next. Luke's eve-of-scale read.
Rea v Cameron — The Undercard Crossroads
Brad Rea on home turf at Co-op Live, Liam Cameron with everything to gain. The light-heavyweight scrap on Wardley-Dubois night that could steal the show.
Majid v Gwynne — A Proper British 140 Test
Khaleel Majid is the slick young prospect. Gavin Gwynne is the bloke nobody wants in front of them. They land on the Wardley-Dubois card. Luke breaks it down.
Wardley-Dubois Open Workout — The Three-Nights-Out Takeaways
Both men hit the pads at the Great Northern Amphitheatre tonight. Wardley in cruise mode, Dubois on attack — and Friday is where the real tells live.
Dubois — Bin Man, Take Out The Trash. The Best Line Of Fight Week
Dubois has finally answered the bin man jibe with a one-liner sharper than anything he's said in years. It changes the shape of fight week.
Morrell Talking Up Benavidez Rematch With Chelli Still To Come
Morrell wants Benavidez again. Fine. But he is fighting Zak Chelli on Saturday and the look-past trap is one of the oldest mistakes in boxing.
Dubois Calls Wardley Lucky And Promises To Take His O — Why That Talk Backfires Saturday
Three nights to go and Dubois has labelled Wardley "lucky" for the Parker and Huni stoppages. Luke explains why that misreads the WBO champion.
Wardley On The Old Sparring Days With Dubois — "Don't Take Anything From That" Is The Right Call
Wardley has finally addressed the 2017 Peacock Gym sparring stories. His "don't take anything from that" frame is exactly the right call.
Manchester's Heavyweight Title History — Where Wardley vs Dubois Slots In
Co-op Live hosts only Manchester's fifth-ever heavyweight world title fight on Saturday. The most significant heavyweight night since the Lewis era.
Dubois At The Crossroads — Why Manchester Saturday Decides The Next Five Years
Win and he's back at the very top of British heavyweight boxing. Lose and the rebuild starts from a much harder place. Saturday is everything.
Wardley vs Dubois — Joshua's Long Shadow Over Manchester
AJ isn't on the card Saturday but he might as well be. Why every layer of this fight is shaped by Joshua's looming July return and November Fury target.
Wardley-Dubois Friday Weigh-In At Boulders — What I'm Watching For
Friday May 8 at Boulders, Trafford Park. Doors 5.30pm BST, scales at 6pm. The four pre-fight tells that matter most.
Wardley-Dubois Undercard — Rafferty Up To 147, Cameron-Rea, Majid Tested
Morrell-Chelli is the new co-feature. Rafferty jumps to 147 against Essuman. Cameron meets Rea. Majid tested by Gwynne. The undercard breakdown.
Verhoeven With Peter Fury In Egypt — Camp Notes Three Weeks Out From Usyk
Lateral movement, southpaw sparring, and the realistic boxing path against the WBC heavyweight champion. Camp notes from Egypt.
Warren On Helwani — Wardley Pick, Itauma Plans, And The Turki Fracture
Frank Warren on the Helwani show. The Wardley-Dubois pick. The Itauma August plan. The crack with Turki Alalshikh that he stopped pretending wasn't there.
Bivol vs Eifert May 30 — WBO Belt Stripped, Three Of The Four Still On The Line
Bivol's WBO title removed for the May 30 mandatory in Yekaterinburg. WBA, IBF and Ring still on the line. Politics and the cost of being undisputed.
May 9 Super Saturday — Three Belts, Three Fights, Three Verdicts
Wardley vs Dubois, Leo vs Aleem, Mosley Jr vs Bohachuk. Three title-level fights, three different time zones, one cracking weekend.
Wardley vs Dubois Three Days Out — Open Workout Day Sets The Tone
Wardley and Dubois pull on the gloves at the Great Northern Amphitheatre. Open workout day always tells you something.
Wardley vs Dubois — My Final Pick And What Saturday Means For The Heavyweight Map
Three nights out. My final pick on Wardley vs Dubois — and why Saturday tilts the entire heavyweight map.
Solomon Dacres: The Heavyweight Without A Dance Partner
Anderson torn bicep didn't just empty an undercard slot. It cost Dacres a US showcase he'd been building toward for months.
Itauma's O2 Date Slides To August 8 — Joshua-Prenga Forces The Reshuffle
Frank Warren has moved Itauma's London headliner two weeks back so it doesn't share a night with Joshua-Prenga. The mandatory chase rolls on.
Ben Whittaker Locks In Richard Rivera For Brooklyn US Debut June 27
The Surgeon's American baptism gets a name. Richard Rivera takes the call for Whittaker's June 27 Barclays Center step-up under Ennis-Zayas.
Inoue's Tokyo Dome $30M Gate — But The US Numbers Tell Another Story
The Monster delivered a Japanese record at the Tokyo Dome. The American end of the broadcast didn't follow. Why the next move has to ship to the US.
Plant Calls Out Sheeraz — But The Brit Has Bigger Fish In Mind
Caleb Plant wants Sheeraz next at 168. Sheeraz has Begic in Giza and Canelo in September. The maths doesn't work for Plant.
Sanchez vs Torrez Jr: The IBF Eliminator Hiding In Plain Sight On Glory In Giza
The most dangerous fight on Usyk-Verhoeven night isn't the main event. Whoever wins this is next mandatory for Usyk's IBF strap.
Catterall vs Giyasov: Why The Chorley Spoiler Is A Stylistic Nightmare For The Uzbek
Catterall is the ultimate spoiler. Giyasov needs rhythm to land power. Luke explains why the WBA welterweight title flips to Chorley.
David Price Tips Wardley To Knock Dubois Out — "Unbelievable Hand Speed For A Heavyweight"
Former British heavyweight champion David Price has gone with Wardley by KO. Hand speed and momentum tip it. Luke agrees.
Tank-Cruz 2 At 140 Approaching Finish Line — Coppinger Confirms Advanced Talks
Gervonta Davis v Isaac Cruz 2 is moving toward the finish line at 140lbs. Tank's first fight since the controversial Roach draw, and it's a real one.
Inoue Open To Nakatani Rematch — But "If Demand Is There" Is Doing Heavy Lifting
The Monster has cracked the door to a rematch — but Bam Rodriguez at 122 in Feb 2027 is the bigger ticket. The caveat tells you everything.
Mosley Jr v Bohachuk Five Days Out — Vegas Sleeper Of Fight Week
Bohachuk's 24 KOs vs Mosley Jr's durability at the Meta APEX. On a busy week of British cards, this is the sneaky pick. Bohachuk by stoppage in seven.
Hearn: Joshua-Fury Biggest Fight In British Boxing History — And He's Right
Eddie Hearn calls AJ vs Fury the biggest British boxing fight ever. Lewis-Bruno? Hatton-Mayweather? On distribution and reach, he's right.
Wardley: "Letting The Guns Go" — Champion Welcomes A Firefight
The WBO heavyweight champion has dropped his mission statement four days out — he wants a firefight with Dubois on Saturday.
Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez Targeted For Feb 2027 Japan — Hearn Confirms
Eddie Hearn confirms preliminary talks for Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez in early 2027, likely Nagoya, with Riyadh Season backing.
Morrell vs Chelli — UK Debut, Light Heavy, A Real Test On The Wardley Undercard
David Morrell makes his UK debut against Zak Chelli on the Wardley-Dubois undercard. Cuban power, light-heavy, ten rounds.
Wardley Concedes Old Sparring Truth: "Dubois Punched Me Up"
The WBO heavyweight champion admits Dubois had the better of their old sparring sessions. Four days out, it's a class move from a man who knows where the fight is actually won.
Don Charles Sounds Final Warning: "Dubois Is All Wrong For Wardley"
The trainer who rebuilt Dubois into a Wembley winner has dropped his pre-fight verdict. Stylistically, he sees this as all wrong for the WBO champion.
DAZN PPV Verdict: £24.99 Wardley-Dubois Ultimate Bundle Reframes UK Pricing
Two heavyweight world title fights inside three weeks for one £24.99 invoice. UK boxing pricing has finally turned a corner — but watch the auto-renew.
Nakatani Eye Socket Fracture Confirmed — Tokyo Dome Fallout Casts A Long Shadow
Junto Nakatani is reportedly carrying a fractured orbital out of Tokyo Dome. The injury kills the immediate Inoue rematch and reroutes the entire 122 division.
Usyk's Gandia Camp Cranks Up — Heat Prep For Giza Already Locked In
Eighteen days from a WBC heavyweight world title fight at the Pyramids and the champion is doing what champions do. Luke's read on the prep.
Glory In Giza Tickets Near Sellout — Boxing's Biggest Live Demand In Years
The Pyramids stage was the gamble. Eighteen days out the answer's in: tickets gone, front rows first, boxing tourism humming.
Warren Says Itauma Is Ready For Usyk Now — World Title By End Of Year
Frank Warren has gone on record. Itauma's ready for Usyk now and the title shot is coming before Christmas. Brave or barmy?
Riakporhe Demands Wardley-Dubois Winner — "I Need It"
The Midnight Train wants the WBO winner. Has he earned it? Luke breaks down the British heavyweight queue.
Sulaiman Calls Crawford's Retirement "Cowardly" — Bud's Camp Fires Back
The WBC's worst week of the year. Sulaiman pokes Crawford. Goldsticker swings back. Luke says it's the WBC looking small.
Wardley vs Dubois Four Days Out — Tuesday Tightens
Right then. Four days out. Open workout Wednesday, presser Thursday, weigh-in Friday. This is when fight week stops pretending.
Wardley On Fury vs Joshua: "That Fight Will Give Us The Answer"
Wardley reads the room on the Fury-Joshua signing. Calm, clear, and exactly what a champion should say.
Wardley vs Dubois Final Presser — Thursday Will Not Be Polite
Co-op Live, 2pm Thursday. After the bin-man row, the last sit-down before Saturday is going to bite.
Leo vs Aleem — Old Sparring Wars, A New IBF Title Fight
Leo and Aleem sparred regularly six years ago. Saturday those gym wars become an Atlanta IBF featherweight title fight.
Crawford Slams The Door On Turki's 2027 Comeback Bait — "I'm Done"
Right then. Terence Crawford has heard Turki Alalshikh's comeback offer. He's not biting — and the reasoning tells you exactly where the retired king sits.
Simon Jordan Splits The Verdict — Wardley Wins Late, Dubois The Early-Round Threat
Right then. Simon Jordan plants his flag at Co-op Live — and his read tells you exactly where the fight will be won and lost.
Canelo Walks Before The KO — His Riyadh-First Message To Benavidez
Right then. Canelo Alvarez left T-Mobile before David Benavidez detonated on Zurdo Ramirez. That wasn't disinterest — that was a message.
Dave Allen Picks Dubois — "Obviously I'm Picking Him"
Right then. Dave Allen has gone with the lad from South London — and the reasoning is exactly what Wardley's camp won't want to hear.
Hearn's Final Pick On Wardley-Dubois — He's Backing The Champion This Time
Right then. The Matchroom boss has finally landed on a verdict — and it's not the one most pundits were expecting.
Froch Doubles Down — Itauma Beats Wardley AND Dubois, And It Won't Be Close
Make no mistake, when Carl Froch picks a winner he doesn't fancy your chances either. The Cobra's just told the heavyweight division what's coming.
Spence-Tszyu Vegas Kick-Off — That Snub At The Stage Was The Real Headline
Right then. Vegas kick-off pressers don't usually decide fights, but this one tells you exactly what shape the next eleven weeks are going to take.
Rafferty vs Essuman — Manchester's Co-Feature Sliding-Doors Fight
Vacant WBA Continental Gold and a welterweight runway both on the line at Co-op Live.
Cameron vs Rea — Manchester Light-Heavy Comes Down To Craft
Sixty-six pro fights between them, zero stoppages. Luke explains why this is the most overlooked fight on the May 9 card.
Bam Rodriguez vs Vargas — Three-Weight Mission Begins June 13
Bam moves to bantamweight in Glendale. Luke on why the 1/20 price is wrong on the night.
Crocker vs Paro — The Belfast Champ Shouldn't Defend Down Under
The IBF have done it again. Luke on the politics that's sent Lewis Crocker to Australia for his first defence.
Verhoeven 125kg Reveal — Usyk's Pyramids Build-Up Has A Number
A forty-five pound weight gap. Luke on why the size advantage actually backfires on Verhoeven by round eight.
Frank Smith Spells Out The Whittaker Plan — Slow-Burn, Big-Build
Forty seconds in Liverpool was the headline. Luke on whether Matchroom have the strategy right.
Walker-Eggington — A 2026 Fight Of The Year Contender
Wolverhampton just delivered the British scene's best fight of the year. Luke's case for the FOTY shortlist.
Wardley vs Dubois — Two Ways To Win, One Belt
Five days out from Co-op Live. Luke breaks down the tactical paths to victory for both heavyweights.
Inoue's Cagey First Half — The Long Game Explained
Why Inoue spending six rounds doing very little against Nakatani was the smartest fight he could pick.
Jalolov vs Smakici — The Big Uzbek's Manchester Test
Olympic gold meets the heavyweight who cut Tyson Fury in sparring. Luke's preview of the May 9 undercard pick.
Benavidez P4P Top Five — Lists Have To Catch Up
Three weights, all majors, undefeated. Benavidez is now top-five P4P and Ring Mag has to act this week. Luke makes the case.
Scotney vs Nicolson — Hearn's Job Just Got Easy
Both Matchroom. Both want it. Nicolson called Scotney out by name on Wednesday. There is no excuse left to dodge. Luke says: make this fight.
Usyk vs Verhoeven Three Weeks Out — Pyramids Build Begins
May 23. Pyramids of Giza. Usyk's camp flies to Cairo on the 12th and the build hits the gas. Luke on the spectacle and the danger no-one's talking about.
Tank vs Cruz Rematch — De La Hoya Confirms July Talks Live
De La Hoya told ringside press at T-Mobile that Tank Davis vs Isaac Cruz II is in active negotiation for July. Luke on the deal and why Cruz earned this.
Don Charles Demands "Bin Man" Retraction — Dubois Corner Lights The Fuse
Don Charles wants a public retraction. Dubois has answered short — "we'll address that in the ring." Luke on what the row really tells us about Saturday.
Inoue Opens The Door To A Nakatani Rematch — "If The Demand Is There"
Inoue's not closing any doors. Sunday in Tokyo he said a Nakatani rematch is on the table if demand is there. Luke says: it shouldn't be next, but it'll happen.
Dua Lipa Snub Throws Fury vs Joshua Venue Into Doubt
Dua Lipa said no to the opening ceremony offer. Wembley wobbles, Spurs wobbles, Saudi is back in play. Luke on Britain's chances of holding the biggest fight of the decade.
Nakatani's Path Forward — Stay At 122, Go Back, Or Move Up?
Stay at 122, go back to bantam, or push for featherweight. Luke walks the three real options for Junto Nakatani — and picks the one that builds Tokyo Dome 2.
Inoue Wants Unification — "It's Something I've Wanted For A Long Time"
The Monster's first words after Nakatani weren't about a rematch. They were about unification. Featherweight should be paying attention.
Wardley vs Dubois Open Workout Wednesday — Great Northern, Public Invited
Wednesday afternoon, Peter Street, doors at 4:30pm and a heavyweight title workout at 5pm. Walk-ins welcome — Luke on what to actually look for.
Munguia In The Queue Behind Mbilli — Canelo's Riyadh Card Already Has A Champion
Munguia accepted Canelo's Cinco de Mayo invitation. Mbilli is the one with the contract. Luke on the September traffic jam at 168.
Takei Survives Wang On Inoue Undercard — Tokyo Dome Verdict Says It All
Yoshiki Takei limped past DeKang Wang on a majority decision under the brothers Inoue. Luke says the former WBO ruler has work to do.
Wardley v Dubois Five Days Out — Fight Week Proper Lands In Manchester
Monday of fight week. Five days out from the WBO heavyweight title at Co-op Live. The run sheet is locked and Manchester is in build mode.
Wardley vs Dubois Winner Hits The Heavyweight Lottery
Joshua-Fury locked for Wembley. Usyk-Verhoeven done in Egypt May 23. The WBO winner walks into the biggest negotiating chair in British boxing.
Leo vs Aleem — IBF Featherweight Title Heads To Atlanta
Same night as Wardley vs Dubois, different weight class, same level of risk for the champion. Old sparring partners, current rivals, May 9 in Atlanta.
Duarte Edges Fierro On Controversial Split — T-Mobile Boos Verdict
Two judges had it 116-112, the dissent had Fierro by a round, and 17,000 inside T-Mobile booed long enough to drown out Duarte's post-fight chat.
Inoue Cracks The Door On Nakatani II — Sunday's Ohashi Gym Verdict
Less than 24 hours after Tokyo Dome history, Inoue said a rematch was "possible" if demand is there — and flagged a featherweight move. Luke's verdict: chase the bigger story.
Wardley v Dubois Fight Week Schedule Locked — Open Workout Wednesday
Six days out and the full fight week run sheet is in. Open workout at Great Northern Wednesday, final presser at Co-op Live Thursday, ceremonial weigh-in Friday.
Bivol-Beterbiev Trilogy Order Could Stall Benavidez 175 Plan
Benavidez is back chasing 175 — but a sanctioning push for Bivol-Beterbiev III could keep that fight cold for another 12 months. Luke breaks down the politics.
Wardley v Dubois — Six Days Out, Manchester Locks In
Super Saturday is done. Now the spotlight swings to the Co-op Live. Fight week starts Monday and the table is set for May 9.
Munguia Accepts: Canelo Rematch In Riyadh September Now A Live Deal
Less than 24 hours after lifting the WBA strap, Munguia signals he'll take Canelo's September 12 invite. The rematch is finally about to be booked.
Nakatani — Sunday Hospital Update, Surgery Call Imminent
An orbital floor fracture is suspected. The surgery decision is days away. Nakatani's 2026 looks all but done.
Tank Davis — De La Hoya Confirms July Talks With Schofield
Davis vs Schofield in July or August now in advanced talks. Cruz rematch still alive. Tank's road back is finally taking shape.
Super Saturday Aftermath: The Sunday Morning Verdict
Inoue went 12 hard rounds. Benavidez bulldozed Zurdo. Munguia took the WBA at 168. Luke pulls it all apart on the morning after the night before.
Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez: Turki Wants Japan In Early 2027
Less than 24 hours after Inoue beat Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome, the next monster is being mapped out. Eddie Hearn calls it inevitable.
Zurdo Ramirez: Where Does He Go From Here?
Ramirez said before fight week he was two fights from walking away. Heavyweight moonshot or final farewell? Luke unpacks the options.
Nakatani Heads Straight To Hospital On Suspected Orbital Fracture — Tokyo Dome Took Its Toll
Junto Nakatani left the post-fight presser early to be checked at hospital for what's being described as a suspected orbital floor fracture. Luke's read on the eye, the recovery, and what it means for 2026.
Benavidez Camp Pushes Opetaia Two-To-Three Years Down The Road — 'Ship Has Sailed' Claim Doesn't Wash
Benavidez and his father say the Opetaia unification is now two-to-three years away because the IBF stripped the Aussie. Luke's read on why it doesn't wash, and what Opetaia should do.
Munguia's Vegas Win Reopens The Canelo September Lane — But Only If Tijuana Wants The Risk Twice
Munguia took the WBA at 168, Canelo watched from ringside, and the September date suddenly has a Mexican-on-Mexican option again. Luke on whether the rematch lands.
Wardley Wants 'The Guns Going' From Bell One — Sunday-Night Fight Week Eve Read
Wardley's Sunday-night message before fight week proper begins — let the guns go from bell one. Luke on what that does to the Dubois gameplan and the Wednesday public workout to watch.
Munguia Decisions Resendiz Wide At T-Mobile — Two-Weight World Champion On Cinco De Mayo
Jaime Munguia takes the WBA super middleweight title with scores of 119-109, 119-109, 118-110 over a game Armando Resendiz. Tijuana's hardest worker walks out of Vegas as a two-weight world champion.
Walker's Next Move — The Three Fights That Make Sense After Eggington
Boxing Lookout's Luke picks the three fights that should follow Conah Walker's tenth-round stoppage of Sam Eggington — and the one EBU eliminator he absolutely must turn down.
Fawaz Stops Kelly RTD9 — British And Commonwealth Belts Stay In London
Bilal Fawaz delivered the most polished performance of his career on the Walker–Eggington undercard. Both belts retained, the European mandatory mix is the next conversation.
Shannon Ryan Blasts Hopewell In Two — Career-Best Performance Adds Commonwealth Strap
Two rounds and one minute. Shannon Ryan announced herself as the British super-flyweight to beat with a career-best performance at The Halls in Wolverhampton.
Benavidez Stops Ramirez Inside Ten At T-Mobile — Three-Weight World Champion
The Mexican Monster did exactly what we said he'd do. Late stoppage of Zurdo Ramirez through accumulated body work, the corner pulling their man, and the WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts heading back to Phoenix.
Super Saturday Verdict — Tokyo Was The Headline, Vegas Was The Statement, Wolves Was The Surprise
Sunday morning verdict on Super Saturday — three winners, three different stories, three different lessons for the rest of 2026. Luke's read the morning after the biggest single boxing night of the year so far.
Wardley vs Dubois Fight Week Begins — Six Days Out, Manchester Tightens Its Grip
Six days from the Co-op Live walks. Manchester has been on simmer for a fortnight. From Monday morning, it boils — final presser Thursday, weigh-in Friday, walks Saturday.
Opetaia vs Benavidez Is The Only Fight That Should Follow Vegas — Undisputed Has To Be Made
Three of the four belts. Two of the most marketable names in the heavier weights. One ring, one night, autumn 2026. Make this fight.
Inoue's Monday Decision — Featherweight Move Or One Last 122 Cleanup
The Tokyo Dome dust has settled and Inoue's camp has the most consequential call of the second half of his career. Espinoza or Goodman. American Vegas or home Tokyo. Luke makes the case.
Walker Stops Eggington TKO10 — Wolverhampton Wakes Up To A Hometown King
Walker boxed Eggington's ears off for nine rounds, dropped him in the eighth with a body shot, and finished it with under a minute left in the tenth. The hometown is going home with a fighter on the brink of British title talk.
Spence vs Tszyu Locked At 158 — Both Men Doubt Each Other Out Loud
July 25 in Australia, PBC PPV on Prime Video, agreed at 158. Spence accepts the doubt. Tszyu accepts the chance. Luke reads the war of words.
Alalshikh Teases Crawford Comeback In 2027 — Canelo Rematch The Carrot
Alalshikh dropped a public tease about Terence Crawford returning in 2027 — and the Canelo rematch is the bait. Luke reads the angle.
Inoue's Honest Confession — "I'm Relieved" At Tokyo Dome After Nakatani War
The Monster's first word after twelve rounds with Nakatani: relieved. He admitted his mental stamina was depleted and gave Nakatani his flowers. Proper champion behaviour.
Kazuto Ioka At The Crossroads — Tokyo Dome Loss Closes The Five-Weight Dream
Two knockdowns, a 120-106 shutout, and a Hall of Fame career staring at the exit door. Luke on what comes next for the four-weight legend.
Takuma Inoue Stakes The Best-At-118 Claim — Tokyo Dome Made The Argument
Twelve rounds, two knockdowns, three shutout cards. Takuma turned a generational opportunity into the strongest performance of his career and the bantamweight unification trail starts here.
Jai Opetaia Demands Benavidez vs Ramirez Winner — Undisputed Cruiserweight On The Table
The IBF cruiserweight king has called for the winner of tonight's Vegas main event. Luke breaks down why undisputed cruiserweight is suddenly the division's biggest prize.
Inoue's P4P Case Strengthened After Nakatani Test — The Monster Just Won The Hardest Fight Of His Career
Twenty-four hours on. The Tokyo Dome roof has stopped vibrating. The Monster won the rounds that mattered against the toughest opponent of his life. Luke's day-after read.
Wardley vs Dubois Six Days Out — Co-op Live Builds For The Heavyweight Firefight Of The Year
The Tokyo Dome smoke clears. The British heavyweight scene takes the biggest stage of the year. Luke breaks down where both men are at six days out.
Naseem Hamed Predicts Wardley vs Dubois — 'Fight Of His Life' For Both Men
The Prince has weighed in on Wardley vs Dubois at Co-op Live. He's not sitting on the fence. Luke's read on whether he's right.
Inoue UD Nakatani At Tokyo Dome — Monster Stays Undisputed As 55,000 Watch History
Naoya Inoue takes a unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome. 116-112, 115-113, 116-112. Round-ten cut swung the championship rounds. Luke's full breakdown.
Nakatani Takes First Loss At Tokyo Dome — But This Was A Cut, Not A Verdict
Nakatani went 32-0 to 32-1 but the round-ten cut was the equaliser. Luke breaks down what we actually learned and the rematch that has to happen.
Benavidez vs Ramirez Tonight At T-Mobile — Luke's Final Cruiserweight Title Call
Cinco de Mayo Saturday, T-Mobile Arena, and the cruiserweight division gets its biggest night in years. Luke's full call: Mexican Monster takes care of business late.
Takuma Inoue Drops Ioka Twice In Wide UD — WBC Bantamweight King Reigns Tokyo Dome
Two knockdowns. Three judges in agreement. Takuma walked through Ioka in the Tokyo Dome co-main. Luke's full read on the bantamweight coronation.
Where Naoya Inoue Goes Next — Featherweight Move Or A 122 Cleanup After Nakatani
The 122 cleanup is done. Now does the Monster jump to 126 to face Espinoza? Luke's full roadmap. The Tokyo wave is a one-shot.
Inoue Stops Nakatani Round Six — Tokyo Dome Crowns The Monster Undisputed Again
55,000 inside the Tokyo Dome. The Monster ripped a left hook to the body in round six. Junto Nakatani folded. Inoue 33-0, undisputed at 122. Luke's full ringside read.
Benavidez vs Ramirez Final Word — Vegas Cinco De Mayo Faceoff
Two cruiserweight straps. Three pounds between them on the scales. Tonight at T-Mobile. Luke's pick — Benavidez, mid-rounds stoppage. Three weights for the Mexican Monster.
Don Charles Demands Wardley Retraction Over 'Bin Man' Jibe
Daniel Dubois's long-time corner man wants the line pulled before Friday's weigh-in. Co-op Live fight week has its first proper edge. Luke sticks with Dubois inside the distance.
Inoue vs Nakatani — Tokyo Dome Roars To Life For Undisputed Showdown
55,000 sold out, ringwalks 11am UTC, four belts on the line. Luke's fight-day final word: Inoue by late stoppage rounds nine to eleven.
Benavidez vs Ramirez Fight Day — Cinco De Mayo Returns To Vegas
Mexico vs Mexico. Two world titles. Three pounds between them on the scales. Luke picks Benavidez on points after twelve hard rounds.
Resendiz vs Munguia — WBA 168 Title On The Cinco De Mayo Co-Main
Proper world title fight in its own right. Mexican civil war at T-Mobile. Luke fancies Resendiz on points in a close one.
Wardley vs Dubois Seven Days Out — Co-Op Live Fight Week Begins
Open workout Wednesday, presser Thursday, weigh-in Friday. Luke has Wardley by stoppage round eight or nine — but the Dubois right hand is real.
Inoue vs Nakatani — Walks Closing In, Tokyo Dome Already Vibrating
Tokyo Dome 55K sold out. Ringwalks 9pm JST tomorrow. Luke's fight-eve final word: Inoue by stoppage rounds eight to ten.
Benavidez vs Ramirez Fight Eve — 200 Rounds Of Sparring Walks Into T-Mobile
Cinco de Mayo PPV is hours away. Two Mexican world champions, 200 rounds of sparring history, twelve more for real tomorrow. Luke picks Benavidez late.
Super Saturday Watch Guide — Tokyo Lunchtime, Vegas Bedtime, Wolves Late Doors
Three cards in three time zones tomorrow. Luke's full UK viewing roadmap with kick-off, ringwalks and broadcast slots for the busiest boxing Saturday of the year.
Mayweather IRS Passport Threat — $7.25M Debt Could Sink Zambidis Exhibition And Tyson Plans
The IRS has notified Floyd of intent to revoke his US passport over a $7.25M tax bill. Athens June 27 in the bin if it certifies. Luke on the three doors marked Exit.
Spence vs Tszyu Officially Locked For July 25 In Australia — Prime Video PPV
Three years out, then Tszyu. Errol's comeback fight is signed. 154 catchweight, Australia, Prime Video PPV, Vegas launch presser tomorrow. Luke's three-month pick.
Hearn vs Warren — October Or November? Fury vs Joshua Date Already At War
The fight is signed. The promoters are not. Eddie says November. Frank says October. Luke on what's actually happening behind the press dance.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Walks Out Of The Sphere — MGM Properties In The Frame
Sources have the rematch moving off the Sphere booking and onto MGM turf. T-Mobile or MGM Grand Garden lead, August 15 floated as backup. Luke on what changes.
Tonight In Lagos: McKinson Walks At Last — Final Fight-Night Read And Pick
Fourteen months later. McKinson finally walks tonight on DAZN against unbeaten Algerian Sahnoun. Luke's final pick and the round-two tell.
DAZN's Monster May Slate Kicks Off Tonight — McKinson, Walker, Foster, Azim And A Stack More
If April was the warm-up, May is the run. McKinson tonight, Walker tomorrow, Wardley-Dubois May 9, Usyk-Verhoeven May 23, four-fight Saturday May 30. Luke walks the slate.
Super Saturday Triple-Header — When Each Walk Goes And Where To Watch
Three world title nights, three time zones, one Saturday. Tokyo Dome at dawn, Wolverhampton evening, Vegas overnight. UK viewing guide with picks.
Inoue and Nakatani Lock Eyes In Tokyo — Twenty-Four Hours To The Walks
Both made 122. Both held the faceoff longer than the cameras needed. Tokyo Dome sold out, 24 hours to ringwalks.
Benavidez 175, Zurdo 200, Vegas Locked — Cinco De Mayo Faceoff
El Monstro hit 175. Zurdo on the cruiserweight limit. Faceoff cold and held. Cinco de Mayo PPV ready at the T-Mobile.
Round-By-Round: How Inoue Stops Nakatani — And When
The pick: TKO 9. Body shots break Junto in the back end. Here's how I see every three rounds playing out at the Tokyo Dome.
Coppinger Confirms Canelo vs Mbilli Done Deal — September Riyadh For The WBC
Mike Coppinger reports Canelo vs Mbilli is done for September 12-14 in Riyadh. WBC super middleweight title on the line. Mexican Independence weekend in the desert.
Inoue's Featherweight Roadmap — One More At 122 Then 126
Inoue confirms two more fights at super bantamweight then a featherweight farewell. The mystery 122 opponent is now the question of the year.
Tszyu Goes Fishing For Spence — Errol Bites Back On X
Tszyu shuts out Nurja then names his next fish — Spence fires back inside the hour. The summer 2026 fight is now publicly in motion.
Inoue's £4m Tokyo Dome Purse Smashes Every Japanese Boxing Record
¥840 million for Naoya Inoue's slice of Saturday at the Tokyo Dome — the biggest pay packet in Japanese boxing history. Lemino PPV plus DAZN worldwide finally pays Tokyo a Vegas number.
Cinco De Mayo Full Card — Mexico vs Mexico Across Five Bouts At T-Mobile
Five Mexicans, five fights, one PPV. T-Mobile's running order from prelim curtain raisers through Benavidez vs Zurdo is locked. The full Mexico vs Mexico ledger and where the value is.
Walker vs Eggington Fight Day — Walker To Stop It Late In Wolves
Wolverhampton's Halls hosts a 12-round catchweight Midlands derby tonight. The pick is Walker by stoppage in the championship rounds — the bookies have him at 2/7 for good reason.
Inoue and Nakatani Both On 122 — Tokyo Dome Made Official
Both undefeated stars made weight clean at Friday's official Tokyo Dome weigh-in. Saturday is on. 55,000 sold out. Four belts plus the WBC's diamond ring on the line.
Benavidez 175, Zurdo 200 — T-Mobile Weigh-In Locks In Cinco De Mayo
The Mexican Monster moves up to challenge Zurdo's WBA and WBO cruiserweight straps in Saturday's PPV main event. Both men bang on the limit, both ready to go.
Munguia and Resendiz Both On 168 — Mexican Civil War Made Official
Co-main of the Cinco de Mayo PPV is a go. WBA super middleweight title on the line. Canelo ringside. Munguia chasing his way back into the September picture.
Walker vs Eggington Made Official In Wolverhampton
Conah Walker and Sam Eggington both made weight for Saturday's Civic Hall welterweight crossroads. British title picture in play for the winner.
Luke's Super Saturday Picks — Tokyo, Vegas, Wolves Calls Made
Three big cards on Saturday May 2. Inoue, Zurdo, Munguia, Eggington — my four picks with reasoning, methods and rounds. No fence-sitting.
Wardley vs Dubois Eight Days Out — Manchester Presser Brings The Heat
Eight days to May 9 at the Co-op Live. WBO heavyweight title on the line. Friday's press conference cranked the temperature properly. Card finalised below.
WBC $100K Diamond Ring On The Line — Tokyo Pre-Weigh-In Cleared
The WBC has commissioned a 626-stone, 11-carat custom ring for the Inoue vs Nakatani winner. Friday's 14-day pre-weigh-in confirmed both fighters are on schedule.
Arena Box Win Hadribeaj-Samake Purse Bid — WBC Eliminator Locked
Ahmet Oner's Arena Box-Promotion lands the WBC welterweight eliminator at $339,817 — Albania's Hadribeaj and France's Samake on collision course for the Mario Barrios mandatory.
Inoue's Tokyo Promise: 'I'll Show Them I'm Still Great'
The Monster's pitch to 55,000 first-time fans, plus Nakatani's one-word mission statement on the eve of the weigh-in.
Naseem Hamed Picks Dubois — 'Fight Of His Life' On May 9
Prince Naz reckons heavy hands and body work make Daniel Dubois the bigger problem at the Co-op Live than the betting suggests.
Crawford Calls For Tank vs Shakur — Bud Picks The Era-Defining Fight
Terence Crawford has named the bout he wants made before 2026 ends — and he's just put serious pressure on Gervonta Davis to take it.
Itauma July 25 At The O2 — Title Chaos Picks His Next Opponent
Moses Itauma is locked in for a July 25 O2 return — but Frank Warren is waiting on the heavyweight title chaos before naming the opponent.
Benn Cracks The Door On Eubank Trilogy — At 168, No Excuses
Conor Benn has reopened the door to a third Eubank fight — but only at 168, where his rival has no weight excuses. Zuffa Boxing has changed the calendar.
Bentley Calls Out Janibek For Rematch — Take The Belt If You Want It
Denzel Bentley is the WBO interim middleweight champion and he wants Janibek Alimkhanuly second. With Janibek suspended, Bentley sees the opening.
Sheeraz Leads Canelo September Race If Money Talks
If His Excellency lets the cheque book do the talking, Hamzah Sheeraz is in pole position for Canelo's September Riyadh return — Mbilli left waiting again.
Tokyo Dome Final Sit-Down — Inoue Calls Nakatani "Clever, Serious"
The Monster's most public respect to date for Nakatani at the eve-of-weigh-in press conference. 55,000 sold out, 36 hours to fight night.
Mbilli's Long Wait Pays Off — Crawford Retirement Hands Him The Belt
Christian Mbilli sat out for nine months and walked back as full WBC super-middleweight champion. Now he wants Canelo and the path is clearer than people think.
Tokyo Dome Pick: Why I'm Backing Inoue To Stop Nakatani Late
On the eve of weigh-in, why I'm picking the Monster late at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday — and the body work that gets him there.
The Case For Nakatani: Why Junto Could Wreck The Inoue Story
The contrarian read on Saturday — southpaw frame, three-weight pedigree, the upset blueprint at the Tokyo Dome.
Teremoana 11-0: Hearn's Heavyweight Tip Just Got Real In 74 Seconds
Eleven fights, eleven KOs, and another first-round demolition in Melbourne. Hearn says future world heavyweight champ.
Inoue vs Nakatani: Tokyo Dome On The Brink As Weigh-In Looms
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani step on the scales tomorrow ahead of Saturday's undisputed super bantamweight clash. 55,000 sold out. Luke's full read on the eve.
Fury Says It's Joshua Now Or Retirement — Again
Tyson Fury has threatened to walk away from boxing for a third time if Anthony Joshua doesn't step in the ring with him in Q4 2026 — even with the deal supposedly signed.
De La Hoya: Zurdo Is The Sleeper Who Beats Benavidez
Oscar De La Hoya has gone public this week saying David Benavidez doesn't have the chin for cruiserweight, and Gilberto Ramirez can pull the Cinco de Mayo upset.
Wardley vs Dubois: Nine Days Out, Co-op Live Brewing
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are nine days out from a WBO heavyweight title firefight in Manchester. Luke breaks down the buildup, Jalolov undercard fix, prediction inside.
Inoue and Nakatani Two Days Out — Tokyo Dome Workouts Done, Friday Weigh-In
Both men through their public workouts at the Tokyo Dome. The biggest fight in Japanese boxing history is now 48 hours away. No late drama either side.
Benavidez and Ramirez Two Days Out In Vegas — Final Workouts Done
Benavidez at 175, Zurdo at 200, two days from cruiserweight history. Friday weigh-in at MGM. Three-weight world title on the line for the Mexican Monster.
Munguia vs Resendiz Two Days Out — Mexican Civil War, Canelo September Calling
The most under-rated Mexican civil war of the year. WBA title on the line. Winner first in line for Canelo September. Luke's read on the consequential co-main.
Walker vs Eggington Two Days Out — Wolverhampton Fight Eve
While the world looks at Tokyo and Vegas, do not sleep on Wolverhampton. Walker at home, Eggington with the war CV, all-Midlands derby on DAZN.
Cardenas Calls Inoue vs Nakatani 50-50 — The Man Who Dropped The Monster
The Texan who put Inoue down in May 2025 and sparred 99 rounds with Nakatani gives the most relevant read of fight week.
Nakatani Dismisses The Monster Label — Inoue Is Just A Human Being
Junto Nakatani strips the myth off Naoya Inoue two days out — the boldest mental play of the build-up.
Luke's Picks For The Super Weekend — Inoue, Benavidez, Munguia
Three world title fights in one Saturday. Three picks, no fence-sitting. Inoue late, Benavidez middle rounds, Munguia wide.
Hearn Locks Katie Taylor For Croke Park First Weekend September
The Bray icon's last walk gets a date. Eddie Hearn promises a heavily Irish undercard top to bottom.
Garcia Calls Out Tank Davis On Rematch Anniversary
Three years to the day since the liver shot. Ryan Garcia wants Davis at 140 or 147, no rehydration. Luke on why this rematch is finally close.
WBC Unveils Tollan Tlatequi Belt For Benavidez vs Zurdo
Hand-crafted Cinco de Mayo commemorative belt for Saturday's winner. WBA and WBO have stood down. Mauricio Sulaiman gets his ceremony.
Morrell vs Chelli, Jalolov vs Smakici Fix Wardley-Dubois Card
Frank Warren rescues the May 9 card 10 days out. Cuban southpaw Morrell vs Chelli at 173 plus the Olympic gold medallist makes his UK debut.
Tarimo Plots Featherweight World Title Run
Visa sorted, family settled, drop to 126 finalised. Tony Tolj plans the big 2026 comeback. Luke on whether the run is realistic.
Azim Back On May 30 — Free On BBC Two
Adam Azim returns May 30 at the OVO Arena Wembley against Steve Claggett. Lemos is out, BBC Two is in. Luke Parker on why this might actually be the better fight.
Billam-Smith vs Rozicki Locked In For Bournemouth June 6
Chris Billam-Smith returns home to Bournemouth on June 6 against WBC #1 Ryan Rozicki, headlining Dana White's Zuffa Boxing UK debut card on Sky Sports.
Wardley — "I'm Not Here For Easy Fights"
Ten days from Co-Op Live ring walks, Fabio Wardley used Wednesday's press round to drive home the message: he's never taken an easy fight, and Dubois is the toughest yet.
Nicolson Shuts Out Turner — Scotney Now
100-89 across the cards. Every round, every judge. Nicolson retains the interim WBC strap and demands Scotney for undisputed.
Wardley Wants A Firefight With Dubois
Champion tells Sky Sports he wants a "firefight" from the opening bell. Trainer Ben Davison says Dubois can be cracked under pressure.
Schofield Petitions WBA To Force Davis Decision
WBA #1 lightweight files formal request — either Tank gets back to 135 to face him this summer or the strap gets vacated.
Inoue and Nakatani Clear WBC Pre-Weigh-In
Both inside 128lbs at the WBC pre-weigh-in. No drama, comfortable on the scales, three days out from the Tokyo Dome. Luke's pick.
Usyk to Joshua — "Just Work, No Excuses"
Usyk's social post hours after the Fury fight signed says everything. "UNDISPUTED 2027?" on the wall behind both men. Luke's read on the strangest mentorship in the sport.
WBO Pulls Belt From Bivol vs Eifert
WBO officially declines to sanction Bivol vs Eifert on May 30. Belt off the line, Bivol NOT stripped, WBA + IBF still ride. Luke explains.
Prenga Camp Warns Joshua: "Very Dangerous Situation"
Sullivan's warning to team Joshua is doing the rounds: "Very dangerous situation." Luke on the trap fight that could derail Fury at Wembley.
Inoue vs Nakatani Resale Madness — Tokyo Dome Tickets Trading Five Figures
Floor seats trading north of $10,000 on the Japanese resale market, 116 cinemas booked, the biggest sporting event Japan has staged this decade. Luke on the spectacle three days out.
Sheeraz At The Pyramids — Begic Showdown Is The Real Statement Fight Of 2026
Hamzah Sheeraz returns May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza for the vacant WBO super middleweight title against unbeaten German Alem Begic. Luke says this is the real test, not Berlanga.
Bivol's Comeback Doubts — A Year Out, Back Surgery, And Eifert Is No Soft Touch
Bivol returns May 30 in Yekaterinburg against IBF mandatory Michael Eifert after 18 months out and back surgery. Luke on the legitimate concerns over a former undisputed champion.
Inoue vs Nakatani Three Days Out — Tokyo Has Locked In
Three days from the Tokyo Dome and the build has hit fever pitch. Camp doors shut, weight already comfortable, 55,000 sold out and 116 cinemas booked. Luke's pick three days out from the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.
Benavidez vs Ramirez — Final Presser Done, Three Days From T-Mobile
Wednesday's final pre-fight press conference is in the books. Both men cordial but locked in. Three days from the cruiserweight unification of Cinco de Mayo weekend — Luke's pick is in.
Nicolson vs Turner — Fight Night Melbourne, Interim WBC On The Line
It is fight night in Melbourne. Skye Nicolson defends the interim WBC super bantamweight strap against unbeaten American Mariah Turner at the John Cain Arena. Luke's prediction and the path to a unification.
Wardley vs Dubois Ten Days Out — Final Fortnight Begins In Manchester
Ten days out from Co-op Live and the heat between Wardley and Dubois has reached its proper boil. Fist-bump fallout, undercard reshuffle, no party rules. Luke on where the fight sits.
Fury vs Joshua "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" — Wembley November Netflix Confirmed
Eddie Hearn and Turki Alalshikh have confirmed it. November 2026, Wembley the front-runner, Netflix the broadcaster. The biggest British heavyweight fight ever has its date — Luke's full take and one fear that could blow it all up.
Boxing's Biggest Weekend In A Decade — Tokyo Dome and T-Mobile Light Up May 2
Four world title fights, two continents, one Saturday. May 2, 2026 is the biggest concentration of title boxing in years. Luke ranks the lot, picks the winners, names the one fight you absolutely cannot miss.
Moloney Twins Break Down Inoue vs Nakatani — The Only Two Men Alive Who've Shared The Ring With Both
Andrew and Jason Moloney have been in with both Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. Their fight week predictions split. Luke's pulled their reads apart and given his own pick four days out from Tokyo Dome.
Chavez Jr Stops Caicedo in Three, Calls Out Benavidez and Zurdo
Three rounds, one knockdown, one stoppage and a callout aimed straight at the T-Mobile Arena. Junior is back at cruiserweight — Luke's read on whether he is anywhere near the world title picture.
Walker vs Eggington Fight Week — All-Midlands War Lands At The Halls Saturday
The catchweight 12-rounder at The Halls, Wolverhampton lands Saturday — all-Midlands needle, a stacked British and Commonwealth title undercard, and a real career fork in the road for both men.
McKinson Is Back — Lagos On May 1, Sahnoun Across The Ring, A Statement To Make
Fourteen months out, two cancelled fights, a division that moved on without him. The Problem returns Friday in Lagos against unbeaten Algerian Mohammed Sahnoun on the Khan Promotions DAZN card.
Takuma Inoue vs Ioka — The Co-Main Chasing History At The Tokyo Dome
Forget the main event for ten minutes. Takuma defends the WBC bantamweight title against a four-weight world champion who can become the first Japanese fighter ever to win titles in five divisions.
Nicolson and Turner Make Weight In Melbourne — Frosty Face-Off On Fight Eve
Skye Nicolson and Mariah Turner both hit the scales at the Melbourne Pavilion ahead of Wednesday's WBC interim super bantamweight title fight. Cold staredown, plenty at stake.
WBC Confirm Mandatory Rule Shift To Stop Paperwork Killing Big Fights
Mauricio Sulaiman has formally adjusted how the WBC handles mandatories when undisputed and stadium-level mega-fights are on the table. About time, frankly.
Crawford Retirement Backlash — WBC, Pacquiao, And A Very Different Topuria
Sulaiman calls it cowardly. Pacquiao swipes from the sidelines. Topuria, of all people, drops the feud and offers an olive branch. Luke on the noise four months on.
April 28, 2026
Zayas Locks In Multi-Year Top Rank Extension Eight Weeks From Ennis
Top Rank confirmed Monday that Xander Zayas has signed a multi-year promotional extension. Eight weeks out from Boots Ennis at Barclays. Smart timing, smart deal — and a marker laid down.
Inoue's Master Plan — One More At 122, Then The US Super-Fight
Five days from the Tokyo Dome and Inoue has spelled out what comes after Nakatani. One more 122 defence, then he heads to the United States. Brave or terrifying — depends how you read it.
Munguia–Resendiz Fight Week — Cinco De Mayo Co-Feature With Canelo Watching
Saturday in Las Vegas. Eddy Reynoso has already declared the winner is Canelo's next opponent in September. The pressure is total. Luke's fight-week preview.
Frank Warren Demands No Repeat Of Dubois Pre-Fight Party Ahead Of Wardley
Frank Warren has gone on record this week saying the pre-fight party that preceded Daniel Dubois' fifth-round defeat to Usyk last summer "can't happen again". Twelve days out. Manchester hotel, no excuses.
Inoue–Nakatani Four Days Out — Public Workouts Done, 180 Press At The Monster's Open Day
Fight week in full swing. 180 reporters at Inoue's Yokohama workout, Nakatani drilling penetration angles in Sagamihara. Both look exactly where they need to be. Luke's fight-week read.
April 28, 2026Wardley–Dubois Undercard Reshuffle — Rafferty vs Essuman Steps Up, Cameron–Rea Locked
Frank Warren has redrawn the May 9 Manchester card. Rafferty up to 147 to face Essuman, Cameron-Rea at light-heavy, Majid-Gwynne completes the new shape. A more domestic look — and arguably a better one.
April 28, 2026Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez Fight Week — Cinco De Mayo Cruiserweight Showdown At T-Mobile
Four days from Las Vegas. Benavidez moves up to 200 to challenge Zurdo for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. Mexico vs Mexico on PPV. Same night as Tokyo Dome. Luke's full fight-week read.
April 28, 2026Canelo Skips Cinco De Mayo — Crawford Rematch Targeted For September Allegiant
For the first time in fifteen years, Canelo sits out Cinco de Mayo. The plan is a Crawford rematch in September at Allegiant Stadium. Luke's read on whether the rematch happens — and whether Canelo wins it.
April 28, 2026Joshua Returns July 25 vs Prenga in Riyadh — Fury Showdown Signed for November
The waiting is over. AJ confirmed for a Saudi comeback against Albanian banger Prenga, and the Fury fight is officially signed for November on Netflix. The biggest British heavyweight fight ever made.
April 27, 2026Dalton Smith Out Injured — Puello Title Defence Postponed, Yafai Headlines Sheffield
Brutal news for Sheffield. Smith withdraws from the June 6 title defence with a training injury. Galal Yafai's flyweight unification with Sandoval moves up to headline the reshuffled card.
April 27, 2026Jared Anderson Tears Bicep — Wardley vs Dubois Loses Co-Main 13 Days Out
The American heavyweight is out of his Queensberry debut after a sparring injury. Frank Warren scrambles for a replacement co-main with under two weeks until Manchester's Co-op Live show.
April 27, 2026Miller Grinds Out Pero Over 12, Calls Out Wilder — WBA Eliminator Winner Eyes New York
Big Baby Miller wins the WBA eliminator at the Fontainebleau on Saturday — UD 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. Lost the first two, adjusted, threw 1,000+ punches. Calls out Wilder. Hearn pitches Madison Square Garden.
April 26, 2026Inoue–Nakatani Six Days Out — Tokyo Dome Fight Week Begins
The biggest fight in Japanese boxing history is six days away. Inoue defends his undisputed 122 against Nakatani. Both made the 14-day pre-weigh comfortably. 55,000 sold out. 116 cinemas across Japan. Luke's full prediction.
April 26, 2026Hearn Says Fury–Joshua Talks In Final Stages — UK Target For November
Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports on Friday the Joshua-Fury two-fight deal is in final stages. UK target for November. Joshua takes a July warm-up first. Usyk pushed for it. The closest the fight has been in eleven years.
April 26, 2026Zuffa Boxing Targets Bournemouth June 6 And Dublin August 8
Zuffa Boxing's first European cards take shape. Billam-Smith vs Rozicki targeted for Bournemouth on June 6 — the same night as Smith-Puello. Callum Walsh headlines Dublin August 8. Sky Sports has the broadcast.
April 26, 2026Ali Walsh And De La Hoya Lead The Senate Revolt On The Ali Act
Three of four witnesses shredded the bill. The grandson of Muhammad Ali said it would betray his grandfather's name. De La Hoya made the Saudi sportswashing argument. Only Nick Khan defended it. Luke's read on what comes next.
April 23, 2026MVPW-03 El Paso Confirmed — Serrano–Hanson And Han–Holm II On ESPN May 30
Double main event in Texas — Serrano defends the featherweight titles against German puncher Cheyenne Hanson, Han rematches Holm for the WBA 135 after the cut-ending technical decision in January. Four world title fights in three-minute rounds.
April 23, 2026Dalton Smith Signs Long-Term Matchroom Extension — "Road To Undisputed Begins Now"
Sheffield's WBC 140lb champion has committed his future to Matchroom. Puello up next at Utilita Arena Sheffield on June 6. Hearn calls Thunder a future Hall of Famer. Luke on why Zuffa couldn't quite land him.
April 23, 2026
Miller vs Pero Fight Week — Locks Of Love, Final Sharp-Up, Weigh-In Friday
Thursday update from Las Vegas. Big Baby's toupee has a new good cause, camps are in the taper, weigh-in tomorrow, WBA eliminator Saturday at the Fontainebleau. Luke's read heading in.
April 23, 2026
Bradley Names Stevenson P4P No.1 Above Usyk And Inoue — He's Dead Wrong
Tim Bradley has called Shakur Stevenson the best fighter on earth. Luke explains why the résumé doesn't back the take — and what Shakur still has to do to earn the crown.
April 23, 2026
Bill Haney Teases "Major Announcement" — Devin To Zuffa Looks Very Next
Tim Bradley assumes it, the money makes sense, and Benn–Haney writes itself as the Zuffa Boxing debut. Luke on why it lands and what the first fight looks like.
April 23, 2026
Prince Naseem Hamed Backs Conor Benn As World-Level — "He's Already Proven It"
One of the great British featherweights has put his name behind Benn ahead of the Ryan Garcia fight. Luke on why this endorsement lands differently.
April 23, 2026
Benavidez vs Ramirez — Nine Days Out, 200 Sparring Rounds, One Cruiserweight Title
El Monstro challenges Zurdo for the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts May 2 at T-Mobile. Luke's tale of the tape and why the volume breaks Ramirez down late.
April 23, 2026Wardley-Dubois Launch Presser — No Fist Bump, Real Needle For May 9
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois sat across a Manchester table today to launch the biggest all-British heavyweight title fight in a decade — and they left it with no handshake, real needle, and a headline quote from the champion: "nobody knows my level aside from me".
April 22, 2026Teofimo-Delgado Ordered — IBF Hands Lopez The Road Back At 140
The IBF has ordered Teofimo Lopez vs unbeaten Mexican Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant 140 title, one day after Richardson Hitchins vacated the belt on his way up to welter. Clean reset for Teofimo, toughest single night of Delgado's career.
April 22, 2026Crawford Picks Ennis Over Zayas — "It's A Little Too Early For Xander"
Terence Crawford, who retired undisputed at 154 in December, has picked Jaron Ennis to beat Xander Zayas in the June 27 unification at Barclays Center. The Ring interview. Luke agrees — and breaks down the Bohachuk round-nine moment that decides it.
April 22, 2026Shadasia Green — 9mm Brain Bleed, No Surgery, Road To Healing
Shadasia Green posted from her ICU bed on Sunday. 9mm brain bleed from the MVPW-02 stoppage loss to Lani Daniels, no surgery required, on medication for swelling. Boxing exhales — and has a conversation about post-fight protocols.
April 22, 2026Resendiz-Munguia Preview — Cinco De Mayo, T-Mobile, The Most Mexican Fight Of The Year
Armando Resendiz defends the WBA 168 belt against Jaime Munguia on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena — chief support to Benavidez-Ramirez, Prime Video PPV, Cinco de Mayo weekend. Eddy Reynoso back in Munguia's corner. Luke's full preview.
April 22, 2026Senate Takes Up The Ali Act — UBO, De La Hoya, And The Fight Over Boxing Itself
Ted Cruz chairs today's Commerce Committee hearing on H.R. 4624. Oscar De La Hoya, Nico Ali Walsh, Nick Khan and ABC boss Timothy Shipman testify. The UBO idea is on the table and Luke's read is it's a trap.
April 22, 2026Berlanga vs Eubank Jr — Dead In The Water Over Four Pounds
Berlanga wants Eubank. Eubank wants 164. Berlanga won't go below 168. Luke's read: only one man in this negotiation is trying to make it happen.
April 22, 2026
Bam Rodriguez Signs Long-Term Matchroom Extension — Vargas Next On June 13
Bam stays on Hearn's roster long-term and moves up to 118 to challenge WBA champion Antonio Vargas at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale on June 13 live on DAZN.
April 22, 2026
Okolie's GHRP-2 Defence — Elbow Injury Or Hollow Excuse?
Okolie names the banned substance as GHRP-2 and blames elbow injury treatment. Luke's take: the WADA code sits the burden firmly on Okolie, and the excuse is a tough sell.
April 22, 2026
Whittaker US Debut Confirmed — Ennis-Zayas Card, Brooklyn, June 27
Ben Whittaker is Brooklyn-bound. Matchroom slot him onto the Jaron Ennis vs Xander Zayas welterweight superfight card at Barclays Center on June 27, days after that one-round iceing of Braian Suarez in Liverpool.
April 22, 2026
Queensberry Back To Dublin — O'Leary Headlines August 1 At The 3 Arena
Frank Warren confirms Queensberry's Irish return on August 1, with Pierce 'Big Bang' O'Leary topping a homecoming card at the 3 Arena. His second major Dublin night of 2026.
April 22, 2026
Makhmudov Lobbies For Joshua July Tune-Up — Bad Idea, Good Poster
Arslanbek Makhmudov is pitching himself as Anthony Joshua's July warm-up before Fury in November. Luke on why Hearn should not take the bait — and who AJ should actually fight.
April 22, 2026
Hitchins Vacates IBF 140 Title, Signs With Zuffa — Moves Up To Welterweight
Richardson Hitchins has dropped the belt and jumped ship. Zuffa Boxing just landed a world champion. Luke on why 140 is finished and 147 is wide open.
April 22, 2026
Ennis Confirms He Insisted On Zayas — Barclays Center, June, Done Deal?
Boots appeared on Inside The Ring yesterday and was unambiguous: he pushed for Zayas, he wants the Puerto Rican star, he'd take it at 147 or 154. Luke on why it's happening.
April 22, 2026
Nicolson vs Turner — Matchroom Melbourne Kayo Debut, Interim WBC 122lb On The Line
Skye Nicolson defends her featherweight pedigree at 122lbs against domestic rival Mariah Turner at John Cain Arena on April 29. Luke's breakdown.
April 22, 2026
Miller vs Pero Fight Night — Luke's Pick For Saturday's WBA Eliminator
Three days out from the Fontainebleau. Big Baby's conditioning, Pero's six-inch reach, the pressure of an eliminator. Luke lays out how it ends.
April 22, 2026
Okolie Fails VADA Test (GHRP-2) — Queensberry Pull The Paris Card
Lawrence Okolie's adverse VADA finding has killed Saturday's Adidas Arena show. Luke on the substance, the explanation, the ban, and what it means for the heavyweight rankings.
April 21, 2026
Adeleye Offers To Step In Against Yoka On Five Days' Notice — Queensberry Pull The Card Anyway
David Adeleye publicly offered to replace Okolie against Tony Yoka. Queensberry cancelled the full show ten hours later. Luke on why the fight still happens — just not this weekend.
April 21, 2026
Meinke Back Under the Knife — Herniated Disc Surgery for the German Champion
Double world champion Nina Meinke has a second back operation weeks after unifying featherweight titles. Timeline for a defence now uncertain.
Apr 21, 2026
Atlas Warns Miller: Body, Age, Output — Pero Could Be the Breaking Point
Teddy Atlas lays out the three reasons Big Baby could unravel in the Fontainebleau on April 25 — and why the Cuban is a live underdog.
Apr 21, 2026
Canelo Leans Mbilli For September Riyadh — The Only Fight That Makes Sense
Lance Pugmire confirms Mbilli is officially on Canelo's shortlist for Sept 12 Riyadh. Luke on why he's the only name on the list who genuinely makes the fight proper.
April 21, 2026
Inoue vs Nakatani — 11 Days Out, 116 Cinemas, Tokyo Dome Sold Out A Month Ago
Biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. 55K seats gone, 116 cinema screens across Japan. Luke's read on both camps with 11 days to go.
April 21, 2026
Hrgovic–Allen May 16 At Doncaster — Winner Lands Itauma, Dubois, Wardley Or Kabayel
The contract clause the heavyweight division has been waiting for. Luke on why Itauma is the only name on that list that actually matters.
April 21, 2026
Miller vs Pero — Big Baby Four Days From A World-Title Shot
Jarrell Miller takes on unbeaten Cuban Lenier Pero Saturday at Fontainebleau Las Vegas in a WBA world-title eliminator. Luke on the comeback, the reach problem, and the pick.
April 21, 2026
Bridges Decisions Cotton at Rainton Meadows — Comeback Mission Back on Track
The Blonde Bomber picked up a clear 59-56 unanimous decision over Ebonie Cotton on Friday night. Her first UK fight in over three years — and a must-win performance.
April 19, 2026
Whittaker KO1 Suarez — Liverpool Arena, Right Hand From Hell
One overhand right. 2:24 of Round 1. Ben Whittaker obliterated Braian Suarez at Liverpool Arena on Saturday. Second straight opening-round finish. Luke's full verdict.
April 19, 2026
Benn Signs New Five-Fight Zuffa Extension — Dana White Makes It Official
Conor Benn has committed to a two-and-a-half year, five-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Dana White confirmed it on ESPN. Luke on what the contract really means for Benn's 2026.
April 19, 2026
Yafai Gets His Shot — Sandoval Unified Flyweight Titles in Sheffield June 6
Galal Yafai finally lands his world title shot. Unified WBC and WBA flyweight belts against Ricardo Sandoval on June 6 in Sheffield. Luke's preview and prediction.
April 19, 2026
Stevenson Puts a Number on Haney — 144lbs or Nothing
Shakur Stevenson has publicly proposed a 144lb catchweight to fight Devin Haney. Haney wants it. Luke breaks down the negotiation and picks the winner.
April 18, 2026
Nakatani's Rudy Hernandez Transformation — The Plan to Topple Inoue
Two weeks out from Tokyo Dome and Junto Nakatani is a man transformed. Rudy Hernandez is drilling the changes that could shock the Monster on May 2.
April 18, 2026
Crocker Forced To Australia For Paro IBF Mandatory
Lewis Crocker won his IBF welterweight belt in Belfast. His reward is a plane ticket to Australia to face Liam Paro. First road defence is a proper test.
April 18, 2026
Lorente Splits Collins in Glasgow — Spaniard Lands WBC Mandatory Shot
Cristobal Lorente edged Nathaniel Collins by split decision at the OVO Hydro to become WBC featherweight mandatory challenger. Luke on a scorecard that didn't sit right in Scotland.
April 18, 2026
Daniels Shocks Green for Unified Belts — MSG Stretcher Scene
Lani Daniels stopped Shadasia Green in Round 9 to win the unified IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles. Green was taken from the ring on a stretcher in a scary scene. Luke on the fight and the aftermath.
April 18, 2026
Baumgardner Decisions Shin, Retains Unified 130lb Titles at MSG
Alycia Baumgardner retained her unified WBA, IBF and WBO super-featherweight titles with a wide unanimous decision over Bo Mi Re Shin. Serrano and Taylor called out next. Luke's full verdict.
April 18, 2026
Whittaker vs Suarez — Liverpool Fight Day, Luke's Prediction
Ben Whittaker headlines the M&S Bank Arena tonight on DAZN against Argentina's dangerous Braian Suarez. Luke's full breakdown, pick and why the upgrade actually suits Whittaker.
April 18, 2026
Baumgardner vs Shin — Fight Day at MSG Tonight
Fight day in New York. Baumgardner defends her unified 130lb titles against Shin tonight at MSG Theater live on ESPN. Luke's breakdown and pick.
April 17, 2026
Rozicki Signs Zuffa Boxing — The Bruiser Joins Cruiserweight Stable
Canadian knockout artist Ryan Rozicki signs multi-fight Zuffa deal. 21-1-1 with 20 KOs — Luke on why this is Zuffa's best cruiserweight signing yet.
April 17, 2026
Foster vs Ford Set for Houston May 30 — WBC Title on the Line
O'Shaquie Foster defends WBC super-featherweight title against Raymond Ford at the Fertitta Center May 30. Luke's full preview and prediction.
April 17, 2026
Joshua's 2026 Plan: July Tune-Up, November Fury at Wembley
Hearn confirms Joshua has the Fury contract. July tune-up, then November mega-fight — almost certainly at Wembley. Luke on how close we really are.
April 16, 2026
Baumgardner vs Shin — Fight Eve at MSG, Titles On The Line
Fight eve in New York. Baumgardner defends her unified 130lb titles against Bo Mi Re Shin at MSG Theater tomorrow night on ESPN. Luke's preview and pick.
April 16, 2026
Mayweather Misses Pacquiao Deadline — Sphere Rematch in Contract Chaos
Floyd Mayweather has let the April 14 deadline pass. Pacquiao says Floyd took an advance. The Sphere rematch is officially in contract chaos.
April 16, 2026
Billam-Smith Signs Zuffa Boxing Deal — Cruiserweight Gets A Jolt
Former WBO cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Proper signing, proper division play.
April 16, 2026
Stevenson, Haney, Garcia All Unimpressed With Benn's Prograis Win
Stevenson, Haney and Garcia have all weighed in on Conor Benn's win over Prograis — and none of them are impressed. Luke on the trash talk and what it means.
April 16, 2026
Fury vs Joshua — The Mega-Fight Is Closer Than Ever
After Fury's dominant display against Makhmudov and his ringside callout of Joshua, the biggest fight in British boxing history looks closer than ever.
April 13, 2026
Fury Dominates Makhmudov, Calls Out Joshua
Tyson Fury cruised to a shutout unanimous decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before calling out Anthony Joshua ringside.
April 13, 2026
Benn Outpoints Prograis as Veteran Retires
Conor Benn marked his Zuffa Boxing debut with a dominant points win over Regis Prograis, who announced his retirement after the fight.
April 13, 2026
Nasukawa Stops Estrada in WBC Bantamweight Eliminator
Tenshin Nasukawa halted Juan Francisco Estrada in nine rounds at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to become WBC bantamweight mandatory challenger.
April 13, 2026
Fury vs Makhmudov — Fight Day at Tottenham, Luke's Prediction
Fight day. Fury weighed in 13lb lighter than the Usyk rematch, Makhmudov came in a career heaviest. Luke's full read on tonight's Netflix main event.
April 11, 2026
Benn vs Prograis — Fight Day, Full Circle at Tottenham
Conor Benn steps up in class tonight. Regis Prograis says he's closing the circle. Luke on the co-main and the pick to win.
April 11, 2026
Tshikeva vs Riakporhe — British Heavyweight Title Fight Day
A 28lb weight gap at the weigh-in. A former cruiserweight challenger going all-in on heavyweight. Luke on why the champion is more vulnerable than the odds say.
April 11, 2026
Clarke vs Huni — Olympic Heavies Face Off at Tottenham
Two of the most credentialed amateurs of their generation on the biggest Netflix card of the year. Luke's full breakdown and pick.
April 11, 2026
TNT Sports and DAZN Strike US Boxing Partnership — What It Means
TNT Sports and DAZN announced a cross-platform boxing partnership on April 10. Luke on why this is a bigger story than it looks — and why pay-per-view is on its way out.
April 11, 2026
Fury vs Makhmudov — Final Press Conference at The Pelligon, 6pm Tonight
Two days from Tottenham. The final fight week press conference lands at The Pelligon tonight at 6pm BST, live on Netflix Sports YouTube. Luke's preview.
April 9, 2026
Fury to Joshua: "Forget Wilder, He's a Shell — Let's Dance Before Year-End"
Tyson Fury has put a deadline on the biggest fight in British boxing — end of 2026. He dismissed Wilder as a "shell of himself." Luke on whether AJ bites.
April 9, 2026
Makhmudov: "I Don't Know How — But I Believe I'll Beat Tyson Fury"
Arslanbek Makhmudov has given the most honest fight week quote of 2026 to the Guardian. Luke on why that's exactly the right energy for a man with 19 stoppages.
April 9, 2026
Wardley vs Dubois — 30 Days Out, Don't Blink at Co-op Live Manchester
Exactly 30 days until Wardley defends the WBO heavyweight title against Dubois at Co-op Live Manchester on May 9. Luke on the build, the camps, and the call he can't shake.
April 9, 2026
Fury Wants "Brutal Knockout" of Makhmudov — Grand Arrivals at The Strand
Three days out from Tottenham, Tyson Fury has told the world's press he wants a brutal knockout. Grand Arrivals at The Strand tonight. Luke's fight week read.
April 8, 2026
Mason vs Cordina Booked — July 4 in Cleveland for WBO Lightweight Title
Abdullah Mason defends his WBO lightweight title against Joe Cordina on July 4 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, live on DAZN. Full breakdown and Luke's prediction.
April 8, 2026
Inoue vs Nakatani Sells Out Tokyo Dome — 55,000 Gone, Biggest Japanese Night Ever
Inoue vs Nakatani is officially sold out with 55,000 tickets gone a month out. The Tokyo Dome is about to host the biggest night in Japanese boxing history.
April 8, 2026
Smith vs Morrell OFF — Callum Smith Injury Cancels Liverpool WBO Title Fight
Callum Smith pulls out of WBO interim light heavyweight title fight against David Morrell on April 18. Ben Whittaker headlines against Suarez.
April 7, 2026
Wilder Blasts Referee Bates — "He Shouldn't Ref Again"
Deontay Wilder slams referee Mark Bates after Chisora win, claiming rabbit punches and poor officiating put his health at risk.
April 7, 2026
Fury vs Makhmudov: Four Days Out — The Final Countdown
Tyson Fury's comeback is four days away. Full fight week guide, undercard breakdown and prediction for Saturday's Netflix blockbuster at Tottenham.
April 7, 2026
Scotney Eyes Three-Weight Undisputed History — McGuigan's Bold Plan
Trainer Shane McGuigan reveals the ambitious plan: three-weight undisputed champion. Featherweight is next for Britain's youngest undisputed champion.
April 6, 2026
Zayas Rejects Fundora's 154lb Claim — "I've Got The Belts"
Unified WBO and WBA champion Xander Zayas fires back at Sebastian Fundora's claim to rule 154lbs, accusing him of ducking mandatories.
April 6, 2026
Mosley Jr vs Bohachuk Headlines Zuffa Boxing 06 — May 10 in Vegas
A crossroads middleweight clash lands at Meta Apex. Shane Mosley Jr makes his Zuffa debut against Ukrainian knockout artist Serhii Bohachuk.
April 6, 2026
Fury vs Makhmudov Fight Week: The Gypsy King Returns at Tottenham
Tyson Fury ends his retirement this Saturday to face knockout artist Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Netflix. Full preview and prediction.
April 6, 2026
Wilder Edges Chisora in Thrilling Split Decision at The O2
Deontay Wilder wins 115-111, 112-115, 115-113 in a brutal twelve-round heavyweight slugfest. Full analysis of a brilliant night of boxing.
April 6, 2026
Dubois Blasts "Drug Cheat" Baumgardner — Then Eyes 147lbs
Caroline Dubois unified the lightweight division and immediately called out Baumgardner, branding her a drug cheat. Then she dropped the bombshell: 147 is next.
April 6, 2026
Wardley Names Wilder as Target No.3 — "Get Those Names on My Resume"
WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley watched Wilder gut out a split decision over Chisora and immediately put the Bronze Bomber on his hit list.
April 6, 2026
Fury-Makhmudov: Five Days Out, £10 Tickets, and a Family in Pieces
Resale tickets have crashed to £10. John Fury won't attend. Paris has gone silent. Five days from Tottenham, this is the strangest fight week of the Gypsy King's career.
April 6, 2026
Dubois Drops Harper, Unifies WBC and WBO Lightweight Titles
Caroline Dubois dropped Terri Harper in round six and cruised to unanimous decision. 98-91, 98-91, 97-92. Two belts unified at Olympia.
April 6, 2026
Scotney Makes History — Britain's Youngest Undisputed Champion
Ellie Scotney beat Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision in a fight of the year contender. Undisputed at 122lbs. History made at Olympia.
April 6, 2026
Cameron Becomes Two-Weight World Champion — Dominates Kotaskova
Chantelle Cameron won the vacant WBO super welterweight title with a dominant shutout. 100-90, 99-91, 99-91. Then called out Mikaela Mayer.
April 6, 2026
MVPW-01 Delivers — Historic Night for Women's Boxing at Olympia
Three title fights, three British winners. The inaugural MVPW card at Olympia lived up to every bit of the hype. Here's the full recap.
April 6, 2026
Zuffa Boxing 05 Results — Cortes Stays Unbeaten, Magsayo Stops McCrory
Andres Cortes outpoints Eridson Garcia in the main event. Mark Magsayo gets the fifth-round stoppage over Feargal McCrory. Full results from the Meta APEX.
April 6, 2026
Scotney vs Flores — Tonight at Olympia, Ellie Goes For History
Tonight at Olympia, Ellie Scotney bids to become Britain's youngest undisputed champion of the four-belt era. Luke's fight-night preview and prediction.
April 5, 2026
Makhmudov in Montreal — Ramsay's "One Big Shot" Plan for Fury
Six days out. Marc Ramsay has spelled out the Makhmudov game plan — power, patience, and one proper shot. Here's why it might actually work.
April 5, 2026
MVPW Lands in London — Why Tonight's Olympia Card Matters
Forget the results for a second. MVPW-01 is a business story as much as a sporting one. Luke on why tonight changes women's boxing in Britain.
April 5, 2026
Wilder Says He "Held Back" Against Chisora — I'm Not Having It
Deontay Wilder reckons he took his foot off the gas late on to save Del Boy. Luke breaks down why the scorecards — and round twelve — tell a very different story.
April 5, 2026
Chisora Retirement Limbo — No Confirmation After 50th Fight
Del Boy promised Wilder was his last dance. Now he's hedging. Luke Parker on why the right answer, after twenty years of wars, is to walk away now.
April 5, 2026
Wilder Confronts Joshua at The O2 — "Let's Do It"
Deontay Wilder walked straight through the O2 crowd after beating Chisora and stuck his chin in Anthony Joshua's face. The dead heavyweight dream fight just woke up.
April 5, 2026
Mayweather Ends Retirement — Pro Return Confirmed For Summer 2026
Floyd Mayweather has signed with CSI Sports/Fight Sports and confirmed he is ending retirement to return to professional boxing this summer. The 50-0 is officially back in play.
April 5, 2026
Bivol Faces Losing WBO Belt Over 2026 Plans
Dmitry Bivol risks being stripped of his WBO light heavyweight title if he chases a Beterbiev trilogy instead of facing the Smith-Morrell winner. Sanctioning body politics strike again.
April 5, 2026
Haney Digs In: No Garcia Rematch Without VADA — Romero First
Devin Haney refuses a Ryan Garcia rematch without full VADA testing. Romero is up next on May 30. Luke breaks down the welterweight stand-off.
April 5, 2026
Six Days Out: Fury vs Makhmudov Fight Week Is Here
Fury is six days from Tottenham. Luke's honest take on the training concerns, the Makhmudov threat, and a bold fight-week prediction.
April 5, 2026
Goodman Grinds Out Ruiz — IBF Mandatory Shot Secured
Sam Goodman wins gritty IBF eliminator in Wollongong. Survives early scare to box his way to a unanimous decision — Inoue awaits.
April 5, 2026
Price vs Shields Agreed for End of 2026 — At Middleweight
Biggest fight in women's boxing is on. Price and Shields shook on it ringside in Cardiff. End of year. 160lbs. Luke's breakdown and prediction.
April 5, 2026
Bloodied Price Outboxes Pineiro to Retain Three Welterweight Belts
Cut mouth, ten rounds, no drama. Price cruises to unanimous decision 98-92, 99-91, 98-92 and calls out Claressa Shields on the way out.
April 5, 2026
Fight Night: Dubois vs Harper Ring Walks at Olympia
It's the one. WBC and WBO lightweight unification at Olympia Kensington. Scotney chases undisputed on the same bill. Ring walks from 9pm BST.
April 5, 2026
Wilder's Future: Retire Or Chase Usyk After Chisora War?
First decision win in 11 years. But should the Bronze Bomber walk away or go hunting Usyk next? Luke's honest verdict.
April 5, 2026
Wilder Beats Chisora on Split Decision — Chisora Retires After 50th Fight
The Bronze Bomber wins by split decision at The O2. Chisora walks into retirement to a standing ovation. Brilliant night. Proper farewell.
April 5, 2026
Riley Wins European Cruiserweight Crown — Dominates Masternak in London
Viddal Riley puts on a boxing masterclass to become European champion. Unanimous decision. 118-110, 118-110, 119-109. World title is next.
April 5, 2026
Chisora Pulls Fury Mask on Wilder — 40lb Heavier at Final Face-Off
Right then. Chisora turned up to fight eve in London a career-heaviest 266.7lb — forty pounds more than Wilder — and pulled a Tyson Fury mask on his old rival at the face-off. Pure theatre from Del Boy.
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Bivol vs Eifert Set for May 30 in Yekaterinburg — IBF Deal Done
Deal done. Bivol defends his unified light-heavyweight titles against IBF mandatory Michael Eifert on May 30 in Yekaterinburg — and walks away from the Giza undercard to headline his own night at home.
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Bentley Stops Saavedra in Seven — Interim WBO Middleweight Belt Stays in London
Right then. Denzel Bentley did exactly what he needed to do at The O2 on the Wilder-Chisora undercard — he walked through Endry Saavedra's early pressure, found his rhythm, and closed the show in round seven to claim the interim WBO middleweight strap.
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Taduran Brutalises Perez Alvarez in Seven — IBF 105lb Belt Stays With The Filipino
Pedro Taduran does not do boring title defences. Four knockdowns, a body shot that should come with a warning label, and a seventh-round stoppage of Gustavo Perez Alvarez in Temecula. Now he wants Collazo for undisputed.
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Usyk vs Verhoeven Undercard Stacked — Sheeraz and Catterall Get World Title Shots in Egypt
Three world title fights have been added to the Usyk vs Verhoeven card at the Pyramids of Giza on May 23. Hamzah Sheeraz faces Alem Begic. Jack Catterall gets his chance.
Itauma Condemns WBC for "Crazy" Usyk vs Verhoeven Call — But Keeps His Respect for the Champ
Moses Itauma has slammed the WBC for sanctioning a kickboxer's first pro fight as a world title bout. Usyk returns the respect, calling Itauma the future of boxing.
Fury Mocks Joshua and Usyk Training Link-Up — "Won't Help Him At All"
Tyson Fury has taken aim at Anthony Joshua's decision to head to Ukraine and train with Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King reckons it's a waste of time.
Benn Eyes September WBC Title Shot — "I'm Going to Get a World Title, No Doubt"
Conor Benn targets Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title for September. First, Prograis on the Fury undercard at Tottenham on April 11. The mandatory shot awaits.
Tshikeva vs Riakporhe — British Heavyweight Title Under the Lights at Tottenham
Jeamie TKV defends his British heavyweight title against former cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe on the Fury-Makhmudov undercard. Netflix. April 11.
Clarke vs Huni — Olympic Heavyweights Collide at Tottenham
Two Olympic bronze medallists at career crossroads. Frazer Clarke meets Justis Huni on the Fury undercard at Tottenham on April 11. Netflix will be watching.
Keyshawn Davis Picks Albright Rematch for DAZN Debut — May 16 in Norfolk
Davis headlines Top Rank's first DAZN main event against bitter rival Albright on May 16 in Norfolk. A grudge rematch at 140lbs with genuine bad blood.
Mercado Leaves Matchroom — The 140lb Division's Most Dangerous Free Agent
Unbeaten knockout artist Ernesto Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) splits from Matchroom. With a 94% KO rate, he's the most dangerous unsigned fighter in boxing.
Cortes vs Garcia — Zuffa Boxing 05 Preview From the Meta APEX
Undefeated Andres Cortes (24-0) headlines Zuffa Boxing 05 against Eridson Garcia (23-1) tomorrow night. Plus Magsayo vs McCrory in the co-main.
Pacquiao vs Mayweather II — Contract Row Erupts Over Real Fight or Exhibition
Pacquiao insists The Sphere rematch is a real fight. Mayweather claims exhibition. A deadline has been issued. The biggest rematch in boxing history is in chaos.
Crolla Survives Four Knockdowns to Land Stunning Comeback KO on Byrne
One of the fights of 2026. William Crolla was floored four times before stopping Glenn Byrne with an overhand left in round seven. Incredible drama.
Pat Brown Stops Ducar in Eight — British Olympian Claims Two Cruiserweight Titles
British Olympian Pat Brown stays perfect at 5-0 (5 KOs) with an eighth-round stoppage of Vasil Ducar. The WBA International and IBF Intercontinental belts head home.
Tszyu's Annihilation Mission — The Comeback Starts Now Against Nurja
Tim Tszyu faces undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja tonight on Prime Video in Wollongong. One word has been in Tszyu's head for seven weeks: annihilation.
Masternak vs Riley — European Cruiserweight Gold on the Line at The O2
Mateusz Masternak defends his European cruiserweight title against Viddal Riley on the big Wilder-Chisora undercard at The O2 tonight. Can Riley cause the upset?
Tank Davis in Legal Storm — Video Surfaces as Judge Clears $5M Suit
Surveillance footage emerges of Gervonta Davis in a serious incident. A Florida judge clears the $5M civil suit. Criminal charges pending. Comeback fight in doubt.
Cameron Goes for Two-Division Glory — WBO 154lb Title Tomorrow
Chantelle Cameron steps up to junior middleweight for the vacant WBO title against Kotaskova at Olympia London. A stacked MVP card on Sky Sports.
Wilder Targets Usyk After Chisora — "I Want to Unify the Division"
The Bronze Bomber says beating Chisora tonight is step one. Wilder wants Oleksandr Usyk and the unified heavyweight titles. Bold talk — but is there substance?
MVPW and ESPN Launch Women's Boxing Platform — Dubois vs Harper Headlines
The biggest platform deal in women's boxing history. MVPW and ESPN launch tomorrow at Olympia London with two world title fights. 43 fighters, 16 world champions.
Davis vs Cruz II — Summer Rematch in Advanced Talks at 140
Tank Davis is eyeing Isaac Cruz for his comeback fight this summer at super lightweight. Prime Video PPV. The 140lb division is heating up fast.
Fury vs Joshua — Sauerland Claims Dublin Deal Is Done for Autumn
Promoter Kalle Sauerland says Fury-Joshua is done for Dublin in autumn 2026. Hearn denies everything. The biggest fight in British boxing history is either signed or a fantasy — depending on who you ask.
Makhmudov's Trainer Warns Fury — "One Big Shot Is All We Need"
Marc Ramsay reveals Makhmudov's game plan for Tottenham: pressure, power, and one clean right hand. After an intensive Montreal camp, the underdog camp believes Fury is there for the taking.
Harper Tells Dubois "You're Weaker Than I Imagined" — Security Separates Pair Again
Terri Harper fires a bold warning at Caroline Dubois at a fiery final press conference. Security stepped in for the second time this fight week ahead of tomorrow's lightweight unification.
Romero Eyes 154 After Haney Talks Collapse — Calls Out Fundora
The Haney-Romero unification is dead. Rolly is moving up to 154 and calling out Sebastian Fundora. Here's why it makes sense — and why it's still mad.
Sugar Hill Says Fury Looks Like 2022 Version — One Week Out
Fury's trainer compares him to the man who stopped Whyte at Wembley. Seven days out from Makhmudov at Tottenham. Is this the real Fury comeback?
Dubois vs Harper Weigh-In Day — Tomorrow's Unification Is the Real Deal
Both made weight. Tomorrow at Olympia London — Dubois vs Harper for lightweight supremacy. Plus Scotney vs Flores for undisputed. Sky Sports.
Fury vs Joshua — Sauerland Claims Dublin Deal Is Done for Autumn
Promoter Kalle Sauerland says Fury-Joshua is done for Dublin in autumn 2026. Hearn denies everything. The biggest fight in British boxing history is either signed or a fantasy — depending on who you ask.
Makhmudov's Trainer Warns Fury — "One Big Shot Is All We Need"
Marc Ramsay reveals Makhmudov's game plan for Tottenham: pressure, power, and one clean right hand. After an intensive Montreal camp, the underdog camp believes Fury is there for the taking.
Harper Tells Dubois "You're Weaker Than I Imagined" — Security Separates Pair Again
Terri Harper fires a bold warning at Caroline Dubois at a fiery final press conference. Security stepped in for the second time this fight week ahead of tomorrow's lightweight unification.
Hearn: Prograis Is "Badly Injured" — Should the Benn Fight Even Happen?
Eddie Hearn drops a bombshell — Prograis "shouldn't even be in the ring" for next week's fight with Benn on the Netflix card. The Rougarou has denied everything.
Lauren Price Defends Her Empire Tonight in Cardiff — Can Pineiro Pull the Shock?
The Dragon puts her four welterweight world titles on the line against unbeaten Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro at Utilita Arena Cardiff. Free on BBC Two tonight.
Hearn Shuts Down Joshua-Fury Deal — "Completely Untrue"
Eddie Hearn has categorically denied reports that Joshua vs Fury is signed for Netflix. No contract, no venue, no date. Here's the reality.
Bentley vs Saavedra — WBO Interim Title Tonight at The O2
Don't sleep on the co-feature: Denzel Bentley (WBO #1) fights Endry Saavedra for the WBO Interim Middleweight title. The winner gets Janibek next.
Wilder vs Chisora — Glove Row Chaos on Fight Day
A glove dispute nearly cancelled the fight. Chisora weighs in at career-heaviest 266lbs — 40 pounds heavier than Wilder. It's on tonight at The O2.
John Fury: "My Relationship With Tyson Is Destroyed"
John Fury disowns Tyson publicly with one week to go. Says he's past his best, won't be at Tottenham. We break down what it means.
Zepeda vs Roach — WBC Title Fight Set for June 20
The vacant WBC lightweight title has a fight. Zepeda vs Roach Jr targeted for June 20. The belt Stevenson was stripped of is up for grabs.
Tim Tszyu Returns Home — Nurja Test in Wollongong
Former WBO champ Tszyu headlines in his backyard tonight against unbeaten Denis Nurja. Can the son of Kostya rebuild at middleweight? Live on Prime Video.
Scotney Eyes Undisputed Glory Against Flores
Ellie Scotney faces WBA champion Mayelli Flores tomorrow at Olympia London. A win makes her the youngest British undisputed champion ever at 24.
Lauren Price Defends Unified Titles in Cardiff
Olympic gold medallist Price puts her WBA, WBC and IBF welterweight belts on the line against unbeaten Pineiro Aquino. Free on BBC Two tonight.
Wilder vs Chisora — Weigh-In Day, Tomorrow at The O2
Fight eve. Wilder and Chisora hit the scales. Chisora's 50th and final fight tomorrow night. Wilder the underdog despite 43 KOs. DAZN PPV.
Full Card Revealed — Fury-Makhmudov at Tottenham Is Stacked
Benn vs Prograis co-main. Riakporhe vs TKV. Clarke vs Huni. The April 11 Netflix card at Spurs is loaded top to bottom.
Scotney's Undisputed Bid — Youngest UK Fighter for All Four Belts?
Ellie Scotney faces Flores for the WBA belt on Sunday. Three belts already. A win makes her the youngest UK undisputed champion ever.
Fury's Comeback Is Real — Makhmudov at Tottenham, April 11
Fury returns from retirement to face knockout artist Makhmudov at Spurs on Netflix. No PPV. The Gypsy King says boxing got boring without him.
Dubois vs Harper — Lightweight Unification at Olympia, April 5
WBC champion Dubois meets WBO holder Harper in a unification showdown at Olympia London this Saturday. All-female card on Sky Sports.
Okolie vs Yoka — WBC Silver Heavyweight in Paris, April 25
Okolie defends his WBC Silver heavyweight title against Olympic gold medallist Yoka at the Adidas Arena in Paris. Live on DAZN.
Katie Taylor's Dublin Farewell — Croke Park the Dream
The greatest female boxer of all time retires on home soil this summer. Croke Park the dream venue. July or August. One last fight.
Usyk-Verhoeven Giza Under Threat — Team Exploring Plan B
Middle East tensions force backup plans for May 23 WBC defence at the Pyramids. The fight goes ahead — the venue might not.
Chisora's Fight Week — Backs Fury-Joshua, Tells Itauma to Slow Down
Del Boy holds court in fight week. Predicts AJ over Fury in four. Warns Itauma to avoid Usyk. Three days to his farewell.
Canelo Skips Cinco de Mayo — September 12 in Riyadh
No May fight. Canelo returns September 12 under his own banner. Mbilli the frontrunner. Crawford rematch fading.
Ortiz Frozen Out — Legal Battle Sidelines 154's Most Dangerous Man
Court injunction keeps Ortiz sidelined while Golden Boy dispute heads to September arbitration. The 154lb division moves on without him.
Benn vs Prograis — Zuffa's Big Bet at Tottenham on April 11
Benn's Zuffa debut against former two-time world champ Prograis. Co-main at Tottenham on Netflix. The biggest fight of his career.
Whyte Warns Fury — "Makhmudov Is Very, Very Dangerous"
Dillian Whyte says Fury's comeback at Tottenham on Netflix is more dangerous than people think. Benn vs Prograis co-headlines April 11.
Tszyu Returns April 5 — Nurja in Wollongong, Spence on Horizon
Tim Tszyu fights unbeaten Nurja for the WBO International middleweight title. A summer showdown with Errol Spence Jr awaits.
Dubois vs Harper Fight Week — Undisputed at Olympia April 5
WBO-WBC lightweight unification plus Scotney's undisputed bid. Harper warns Dubois will fade. Sky Sports from 7pm BST.
Fundora Calls Out the Division — "They All Need to Come to Me"
After demolishing Thurman, Fundora puts 154 on notice. His promoter dismisses Ortiz. Zayas and Ennis busy. The Towering Inferno waits.
Wilder vs Chisora — Two Legends, 50th Fight, The O2 on April 4
Both men's 50th professional bout. Chisora's farewell fight. Wilder with a new trainer. April 4 at The O2 on DAZN PPV.
Itauma's World Title Path — One More Fight, Then the Big One
Warren maps out Itauma's route: one tune-up in July, then a world title shot. Wardley-Dubois winner the most likely target.
Fundora Demolishes Thurman — Nasty R6 Beatdown in Vegas
Fundora retains WBC super welterweight title with dominant R6 TKO. The size difference was everything we predicted. Thurman's first ever stoppage loss.
Itauma Stops Franklin in Five — Warren Says World Title Next
Moses Itauma dropped and stopped Franklin in R5 at Co-op Live Manchester. Warren says he's very confident a world title fight happens in 2026.
Thurman at the Crossroads — One Time's First Stoppage Loss
Keith Thurman suffered his first stoppage loss against Fundora. At 37, with three losses on the record, does One Time walk away or fight on?
Zayas vs Ennis Closing In — June 27 at Barclays Gaining Steam
Two unbeaten welterweight world champions. Both willing. June 27 at Barclays the working date. The Top Rank-DAZN deal removes the broadcast barrier.
Fury's Three-Fight Plan — Makhmudov, Joshua, Title, Then Retire
The Gypsy King outlines his 2026 roadmap: Makhmudov in April, Joshua in summer, world title to close the year. Then he walks away. For good this time.
Wardley Targets Usyk, Fury, Joshua — Looks Beyond Dubois
The WBO heavyweight champion names his hit list. First he beats Dubois on May 9. Then the real prize: becoming Britain's undeniable number one.
Benavidez Moves to Cruiserweight — Challenges Zurdo for WBO Title, May 2
The Mexican Monster jumps to cruiserweight to challenge Zurdo Ramirez. Three weight classes, three world titles. May 2 at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime PPV.
Baumgardner Headlines Historic All-Women's ESPN Card at MSG
First all-women's main card on ESPN. Baumgardner defends at MSG on April 17. Shadasia Green co-headlines. History being made.
Haney vs Romero Unification Hits Snag — Mandatory Demands Justice
WBO-WBA welterweight unification targeted for May 30 faces complications as mandatory challenger Giyasov demands his shot.
Itauma vs Franklin — The Magnificent 7 Fight Night at Co-op Live
Moses Itauma headlines in Manchester tonight. The 20-year-old who destroyed Whyte faces his biggest test in Jermaine Franklin. Hutchinson vs Taylor on the undercard.
Usyk vs Verhoeven — Glory in Giza at the Pyramids, May 23
The pound-for-pound king defends his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza. The most spectacular setting in boxing history.
Miller vs Pero — WBA Heavyweight Eliminator, April 25
Big Baby Miller meets unbeaten Cuban Lenier Pero in a WBA eliminator at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The winner moves one fight from a world title shot.
Fury Wants Joshua After Makhmudov — "If It Can Be Made, Let's Get It Done"
Fury names AJ as his next target. Warren confirms the deal can be made. After a decade of waiting, the biggest fight in British boxing could finally happen in 2026.
Joshua's Road Back — The Tragedy That Changed Everything
The Nigeria crash killed two members of AJ's team. His 2026 return delayed. Hearn targets July, Whyte the likely opponent. The human story behind the boxing headlines.
Fundora vs Thurman — Fight Night Final Predictions
Both men made weight. The MGM Grand is ready. Our round-by-round breakdown and final prediction for tonight's WBC super welterweight title fight on Prime Video PPV.
Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act — Congress Votes on Historic Reform
Minimum fighter pay, mandatory medical coverage, and new regulatory structure. The biggest boxing reform in 26 years goes to a vote today.
Conlan Says Goodbye to Boxing After Walsh Defeat
Michael Conlan announces retirement following the shock loss to Kevin Walsh in Belfast. The Irish featherweight hangs up his gloves.
Liddard Outpoints Denny to Retain British Title
Lewis Liddard successfully defended his British middleweight title with a clear points victory over John Denny at the Copper Box Arena.
Wilder vs Chisora — Experts Split on Prediction
Nelson backs Chisora, Atlas picks Wilder, Bellew says "knife through butter." The O2 hosts Chisora's final fight April 4.
Itauma Returns From Injury — Can Franklin Survive?
Moses Itauma is back after a torn bicep. The 20-year-old faces Jermaine Franklin at Co-op Live Manchester this Saturday on DAZN.
Walsh Stuns Conlan in Belfast Upset
Kevin Walsh claims shock split-decision victory over Michael Conlan at SSE Arena Belfast to win the WBC International featherweight title.
Adames Destroys Williams
Carlos Adames retained his WBC middleweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Austin Williams in Orlando. Knockdown in R2 set the tone for a one-sided masterclass.
Wardley vs Dubois: Don't Blink
Fabio Wardley defends the WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois at Co-op Live Manchester on May 9. Two destructive punchers with 90%+ KO rates in a genuine 50-50 British showdown.
Fundora Awaits Thurman in Vegas Title Showdown
Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman trade heated words ahead of their March 28 WBC super welterweight title clash at MGM Grand Las Vegas on PBC PPV.
Anthony Joshua Visits Kyiv with Usyk — Former Rivals Unite
Anthony Joshua travels to Kyiv for the first time as Oleksandr Usyk welcomes him at the airport and shows him around the Ukrainian capital.
Thurman Promises KO: "There's No 12-Rounder Here"
Keith Thurman predicts a knockout against Sebastian Fundora on March 28. "Somebody's hitting the canvas. Him or me."
Ryan Garcia Eyes Mid-July WBC Title Defence
Garcia targets a mid-July return for his first WBC welterweight defence. Training camp starts May. Teofimo and Stevenson in the frame.
April Is Loaded — Five Must-Watch Fights Next Month
Wilder-Chisora, Dubois-Harper, Fury's comeback, Baumgardner at MSG, Smith-Morrell in Liverpool. April is stacked.
Zayas vs Ennis — Superfight Negotiations Underway
Two unbeaten welterweights, both world champions. Top Rank and Matchroom are talking. This could be massive.
Top Rank Signs Exclusive Global Deal With DAZN
Bob Arum's stable lands on DAZN worldwide. Carrington, Zayas, Mason — the next generation has a home.
Adames vs Williams — Fight Week in Orlando
WBC middleweight title on the line Saturday on DAZN. Can Ammo Williams spring the upset?
Zuffa Boxing Signs Major Sky Sports UK Broadcast Deal
Dana White's boxing venture secures UK broadcast. Benn vs Prograis at Tottenham will be the first card on Sky.
Dubois vs Harper — The Rivalry Defining Women's Boxing
WBC and WBO lightweight titles unified April 5 at Olympia London. This goes deeper than just belts.
Fury Training Himself for Makhmudov — Genius or Madness?
The Gypsy King ditches his corner team for the April 11 Tottenham card. Proper bold move.
Benn vs Prograis — April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Conor Benn faces his biggest test yet against former world champion Regis Prograis on the Fury-Makhmudov undercard.
Inoue vs Nakatani Confirmed — May 2 in Tokyo
The Monster puts all four belts on the line against his most dangerous domestic rival. Undisputed super bantamweight showdown.
Dubois vs Harper — April 5 on Sky Sports
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper unify WBC and WBO lightweight titles at Olympia London. Huge night for women's boxing.
Callum Smith vs David Morrell — April 18 in Liverpool
Smith fights at home against the unbeaten Cuban for the WBO interim light-heavyweight title. Proper styles clash.
Viddal Riley Goes for European Cruiserweight Title at The O2
Riley steps up against Mateusz Masternak on the Wilder-Chisora card. Time to prove he belongs at this level.
Scotney Targets Undisputed at Super Bantamweight
Ellie Scotney meets Mayelli Flores for the undisputed super-bantamweight crown on the Dubois-Harper card at Olympia.
Adames vs Williams — WBC Middleweight Title, March 21
Carlos Adames defends against 'Ammo' Williams this Saturday. Can the challenger's power trouble the WBC middleweight champ?
Fundora vs Thurman — March 28 at MGM Grand
The 6'6" WBC super welterweight champion defends against comeback king Keith Thurman on Prime Video PPV. A proper crossroads fight.
Wilder vs Chisora — The Bronze Bomber Heads to London as Underdog
Deontay Wilder is the betting underdog against Derek Chisora at The O2 on April 4, in MF Pro's inaugural event on DAZN.
Baumgardner vs Shin — Three-Minute Rounds at MSG, April 17
Historic three-minute rounds for women's boxing as undisputed champion Alycia Baumgardner defends at Madison Square Garden.
Garcia Calls Out Stevenson — Can the Mega Fight Happen in 2026?
Both men won world titles in February. Now Garcia wants Shakur next. Here's why this fight would be box office gold.
Doubts Over Usyk's Three-Fight Retirement Plan
Usyk says he's got three fights left in the tank. But can the heavyweight business really let him walk away that cleanly?
Can 'Ammo' Williams Hang With the Best at Middleweight?
Austin Williams faces WBC champion Carlos Adames in his biggest test yet. Has he got the goods to compete at world level?
Itauma vs Franklin — Can Moses Pass the Durability Test?
Moses Itauma's fights don't usually last long. But Jermaine Franklin is no pushover and could force him into deep waters.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Confirmed — The Sphere, Netflix, September 19
The rematch nobody thought would happen is official. Professional rules. Mayweather's 50-0 on the line at the most futuristic venue in boxing history.
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