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Kell Brook Boxing Return Confirmed For Ricky Hatton Tribute Event With Date And Opponent Announced

'Special K' Kell Brook retired in 2022, with a professional record of 40-3. With his last outing coming against fellow countryman Amir Khan, Brook was able to bow out on a high note as he won his last professional bout via TKO.

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Abdullah Mason Eyes History: 21-Year-Old Targets WBO Lightweight Title vs. Sam Noakes

When 2025 dawned, Abdullah Mason was “boxing’s top prospect.” By year’s end, the 21-year-old believes he’ll be something else entirely: the sport’s youngest world champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 20

Knockout with Conor Benn – including Terence Crawford vs Manny Pacquiao

One of the most common conversations in the boxing world, is now about the boxing Mount Rushmore, or who the GOAT is. These conversations divide opinions but are always fascinating to hear, especially from fighters and retired boxers.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Terence Crawford offered the ‘best fight in boxing’ by a star Canelo Alvarez schooled

Terence Crawford’s future in boxing remains unclear; however, contenders continue to stake their claim for a showdown with the unbeaten star. Just a month removed from his historic undisputed title fight win over Canelo Alvarez, the undefeated Nebraska puncher added the super middleweight crown to his ever-growing trophy cabinet.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 20

Jake Paul Responds To Terence Crawford's 'Crazy' Comment On Gervonta Davis Fight

Jake Paul has responded to Terence Crawford's claim about the upcoming fight against Gervonta Davis. Paul vs Davis is set to go down at the Kaseya Center on November 14, with the bout set to be broadcast on Netflix.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 20

Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley undercard blow

On Saturday, October 25, at The O2 Arena in London, Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley headlines a Queensberry Promotions show, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. The Ring has today reported that the intriguing light heavyweight fight between Ezra Taylor and Lewis Edmondson has been cancelled due to an injury sustained by Edmondson.

Fabio Wardley News / BoxingNews.com / October 20

Joseph Parker Vs. Fabio Wardley Preview

Joseph Parker, the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion, boxes Fabio Wardley on October 25, as we preview this upcoming fight. Parker arrives into the fight in some great form.

Derek Chisora News / BoxingNews.com / October 20

Derek Chisora Vs. Jarrell Miller – How Does It Play Out?

Derek Chisora is reportedly in discussions to face Jarrell Miller in his farewell fight, scheduled for December 13 in Manchester, England. The news of the potential matchup comes after rival heavyweight Zhilei Zhang claimed he had already agreed to terms for the final contest, suggesting the decision now rests with Chisora.

Danny Garcia News / Dice City Sports / October 19

Danny Garcia Closes Brooklyn Chapter with Vintage Knockout Win Over Daniel Gonzalez

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — If this was the end, Danny Garcia made sure it was a highlight. The Philadelphia veteran capped his storied run at Barclays Center with

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 19

Teofimo Lopez Gives His Terence Crawford Mount Rushmore Take

Teofimo Lopez has a controversial take about Terence Crawford's position on the Mt Rushmore of greatest boxers. Crawford cemented himself as one of the finest of the modern era with his unanimous decision win against Canelo Alvarez on September 13.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 19

Max Kellerman Calls Out Moses Itauma For Saying Something Mike Tyson Never Would Have

Moses Itauma is often considered the second coming of Mike Tyson for his meteoric rise atop the heavyweight division at the tender age of 20. Itauma is 13-0-0 with 11 KOs and is coming off a first-round demolition of Dillian Whyte, a true veteran.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 19

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 – George Groves makes his pick

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 is set for November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This eagerly anticipated rematch will be promoted by Sela in association with Matchroom and Boxxer.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 19

Marvin Hagler flattened Syrian star with brutal win to set up era-defining Thomas Hearns fight

The late Marvin Hagler will go down as arguably the greatest middleweight boxer to ever enter the ring. And it’s partly due to his dominant wins, none more so than his rematch with a specific rival.

Terence Crawford News / Bloody Elbow / October 19

Terence Crawford warned unbeaten run could be broken by ‘hungry’ champion after new callout

With a lengthy list of contenders waiting for their chance to face him, Terence Crawford has been warned most heavily about a fellow unbeaten world champion.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 19

Oleksandr Usyk: 'I Won’t Fight Itauma'

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has poured cold water on talk of an imminent showdown with phenom Moses Itauma and revealed the age he plans to walk away from boxing.

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Boxing News / ESPN / October 19

Garcia knocks out Gonzalez in Brooklyn farewell

Former two-division champ Danny Garcia flattened Danny Gonzalez in the fourth round Saturday night in what he has said was his final fight in Brooklyn.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 19

Jermell Charlo Wants ‘$10 Million More’ For Ennis Or Crawford

The former undisputed champion, Jermell Charlo, has demanded “$10 million more” to face Jaron Ennis or Terence Crawford. Charlo’s last boxing appearance was in 2023, when he jumped up two weight classes from 154 pounds to take on Canelo Alvarez for his then Undisputed Super Middleweight Title.

Danny Garcia News / NY Fights / October 17

Danny Garcia Says Farewell Saturday in Brooklyn

Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia makes his final ringwalk as a professional this Saturday, October 18, at the home of so many of his championship fights, Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Laila Ali Unleashes on Claressa Shields in an Unfiltered Response

Laila Ali drops a new tell-all video addressing her long-running feud with Claressa Shields. The clip includes years of background, interviews, and never-before-seen context.

Zhang Zhilei News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Zhilei Zhang Wants To ‘See That Contract’

Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang (27-3-1, 22 KOs) was last seen in February when he faced Agit Kabayel for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title, albeit unsuccessfully.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Frank Warren Reveals Why Tyson Fury Might Not Wait Around for Anthony Joshua

Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has been largely absent from the boxing ring following his second loss against Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs). The Gypsy King had initially announced plans to retire.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 17

Chris Eubank Jr Confesses to ‘Disappointment’ in His Victory Against Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr (35-3, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) are back for yet another showdown on November 15. While the first saw Eubank Jr emerge victorious, he isn’t pleased with how it turned out.

Golden State Warriors News / Scoop B / October 17

Canelo Álvarez: Why He Never Wrestled, His Surprising Golf Passion with Steph Curry, and the Business of the Green

Boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez recently offered a rare look into the personal interests that shape his life outside the ring—from his unexpected entry into boxing to his newfound passion for golf and the influential athletes he counts as friends and business partners.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / October 16

Anderson Silva to face Chris Weidman on Paul-Davis undercard

Former Octagon rivals Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will meet in the boxing ring on the undercard of the Nov. 14 fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis in Miami.

Ricky Hatton News / Field Level Media / October 16

Coroner: Ex-champ Ricky Hatton died by suicide

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton died by suicide last month, according to coroner's court testimony on Thursday in England. Paul Speak, manager for the 46-year-old Hatton, said he found his client unresponsive on the morning of Sept.