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• Undefeated Heavyweight Contender Gustavo “The Cuban Assassin” Trujillo Returns May 2 In Miami
WBO #14 ranked, undefeated heavyweight contender Gustavo Trujillo (10-0, 9 KOs) is set to make his highly anticipated The post Undefeated Heavyweight Contender Gustavo “The Cuban Assassin” Trujillo Returns May 2 In Miami appeared first on FightNews....2026
• ‘Big Baby’ Miller Teams Up With ‘Locks Of Love’ In Las Vegas Tomorrow

Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing is transforming Heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller’s recent viral moment into a powerful The post ‘Big Baby’ Miller Teams Up With ‘Locks Of Love’ In Las Vegas Tomorrow appeared first on FightNews....2026
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• Usyk shares honest verdict on Tyson Fury’s return after Makhmudov victory

is officially back as a heavyweight contender, threatening a third fight with reigning unified world champion and fierce rival, . Now, the Ukrainian has shared his thoughts on the return of ‘The Gypsy King’. Fury walked away from the sport after losing his world title and suffering the first two defeats of his career to […] The post Usyk shares honest verdict on Tyson Fury’s return aft...2026
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• Riakporhe Dominates Tshikeva, Wins British belt

Heavyweight contender Richard Riakporhe (234.1) made a statement as he captured the British heavyweight title from Jeamie Tshikeva The post Riakporhe Dominates Tshikeva, Wins British belt appeared first on FightNews....2026
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• Dillian Whyte delivers final verdict on Chisora vs Wilder: “Of course he can KO him”

Heavyweight contender has shared his thoughts on this weekend’s showdown between two-time opponent and former WBC ruler . Whyte and Chisora first collided in 2016, when ‘The Bodysnatcher’ got the better of Chisora via a captivating split-decision win at Manchester Arena – a career-best triumph for Whyte at that time. Two years later, Whyte went […] The post Dillian Whyte delivers final...2026
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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit

Former British heavyweight contender David Price has always spoken with the kind of straight-talking honesty that comes from years in the ring. In a recent conversation with a representative of the 247Bet boxing betting platform, he discussed Tyson Fury, current champions, younger fighters moving up, and why many heavyweight fighters continue after their best years are behind them. With that in mi...2026
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• Pitbull Cruz, Andy Ruiz Jr, Santa Cruz vs Mares 3 on Crawford undercard

The full card for Terence Crawford’s August return is shaping up | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images The full card for Terence Crawford’s August return is shaping up. Terence “Bud” Crawford is set to move up to 154 lbs to face WBA titleholder Israil Madrimov on Saturday, Aug. 3, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Today, Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN reports that there are three fights set or nea...2024
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• Highlights and results: Mendoza shocks Fundora with knockout upset
Brian Mendoza blasted Sebastian Fundora for a stunning upset KO | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME Brian Mendoza send the “Towering Inferno” crashing down in a massive upset on Showtime. Brian Mendoza sent shockwaves through the 154 lb division, knocking out Sebastian Fundora in their Showtime main event. The end came at 39 seconds of the seventh round. The win gives Mendoza (22-2, 16 KO) the interim W...2023
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• Yankees Wise to Sell, Hit Home Run with Aroldis Chapman Trade
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• Slumping Giants Suddenly Look Vulnerable Atop NL Hierarchy
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• Aroldis Chapman Blockbuster Would Solidify Cubs as MLB's Heavyweight Contender
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• Rangers' Acquisition of Cole Hamels Pressures Dodgers to Land David Price
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• Miami Heat Will Be Biggest Wild Card of 2015-16 NBA Season
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• ‘It’s a Special Punch’: Wilder Sparring Partner Backs His Chances Against Usyk

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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit
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• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh

With Teofimo Lopez vs Devin Haney off the table, Moses Itauma and Dilliam Whyte will take center stage on August 16th in Riyadh As revealed over the weekend, Moses Itauma will face Dillian Whyte in the main event of an August 16th Riyadh show that accompanies the Esports World Cup. Itauma (12-0, 10 KO) is the heavyweight division’s top prospect at just 20 years of age, demolishing his last eight o...2025
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• Former Dillian Whyte Trainer Predicts Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Former Dillian Whyte trainer Mark Tibbs has offered his opinion the upcoming and historic undisputed heavyweight title showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, with fight night now just over a month away. Tibbs trained heavyweight contender Whyte between 2016 and 2020, but they parted ways following Whyte’s shock knockout defeat to Alexander Povetkin, being […] The post Former Dillian...2024
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• ‘I’ve been cheated out of victory’: Daniel Dubois on Usyk low blow, Warren plans appeal

Daniel Dubois feels his body shot on Oleksandr Usyk was legal, and promoter Frank Warren says he will appeal | Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images Daniel Dubois feels his body shot on Oleksandr Usyk was legal, and promoter Frank Warren says he will appeal. Daniel Dubois was knocked out in the ninth round by Oleksandr Usyk in Poland, but the 25-year-old heavyweight contender says he feels ...2023
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• Highlights and results: Mendoza shocks Fundora with knockout upset
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• Yankees Wise to Sell, Hit Home Run with Aroldis Chapman Trade
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• Slumping Giants Suddenly Look Vulnerable Atop NL Hierarchy
2016

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• Aroldis Chapman Blockbuster Would Solidify Cubs as MLB's Heavyweight Contender
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• Rangers' Acquisition of Cole Hamels Pressures Dodgers to Land David Price
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• Wilder’s former trainer: Moses Itauma has the best shot at beating Usyk

At the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, on March 28, Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin headlines the Queensberry Promotions Magnificent 7 fight card, live on DAZN. Franklin has been brought in to take Itauma into deep waters. Ahead of this heavyweight bout, Deontay Wilder’s former coach, Malik Scott, spoke to Action Network, revealing he believes the 21-year-old southpaw has the best shot at beatin...2026
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• Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Martin Bakole all on one heavyweight’s hit list: “It’s personal”

, and are all being targeted by a world-ranked heavyweight contender, with Bakole representing a particularly “personal” option. The 34-year-old has not fought since his controversial draw with Efe Ajagba in May, when many believed he should have been handed a points defeat. Prior to that, Bakole had suffered a second-round stoppage loss to Joseph […] The post Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and ...2026
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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit
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• Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Ben Whittaker makes his pick

On January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “The Ring 6” fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These two elite boxers will meet for Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title. Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is moving up in weight to take on his fellow American. Ahead of this intriguing clash, light heavyweight contender Ben Whittaker spoke to DAZN an...2026
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• Joe Joyce scores bounce back win, stops Kash Ali in ten rounds

Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce got back to winning ways against resilient Kash Ali on Saturday night at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. The 2016 Olympic silver medalist was too strong for Ali and barreled forward in his usual manner. Joyce chipped away at Ali finally landing a shot that dropped him in the final […] The post Joe Joyce scores bounce back win, stops Kash Ali in ten...2024
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• Joe Joyce Reflects On Joseph Parker vs. Zhilei Zhang After Facing Both Men

Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce has spoken about Joseph Parker’s win over Zhilei Zhang having fought both men, with differing results. Last year, Joyce lost back-to-back fights against big Chinese puncher Zhang when he was stopped twice, which handed him the first two losses of his career. He is now hoping to come back with a […] The post Joe Joyce Reflects On Joseph Parker vs. Zhilei ...2024
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• Deontay Wilder Could Face Number One Heavyweight Contender On Joshua-Ngannou Card

Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou to cap off Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia, and Deontay Wilder is reportedly in talks to, once again, star on the same card. With different results, the date pencilled in for this event – reportedly Friday March 8 – was the stage for Joshua-Wilder, but a loss to Joseph […] The post Deontay Wilder Could Face Number One Heavyweight Contender O...2024
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• “How Many Times Has He Not Been Caught?”: Dillian Whyte Comes Under Fire From Rival

The boxing world has been reacting to Dillian Whyte’s denial of wrongdoing in the wake of returning an ‘adverse finding’ in a VADA drugs test, with one heavyweight contender sayings “it’s very suspicious.” The news of the test result broke a week before Whyte was due to renew his rivalries with Anthony Joshua at the […] The post “How Many Times Has H...2023
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• Boxing results: Anderson beats Martin; & Makhmudov destroys Akpejiori
By Robert Segal: Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) was hurt multiple times en route to winning a 10 round unanimous decision over former … read full story ← Boxing results: Anderson beats Martin; & Makhmudov destroys Akpejiori @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• Highlights and results: Mendoza shocks Fundora with knockout upset
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• ‘Big Baby’ Miller Teams Up With ‘Locks Of Love’ In Las Vegas Tomorrow
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: Moses Itauma weighs in

On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven are scheduled to meet in a fight few would have predicted. In a move that caused friction in the boxing world, the WBC announced they will sanction Usyk’s voluntary title defence against legendary kickboxing Champion Verhoeven. The entire card will stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Ahead of this defence for Usyk, heavyweight con...2026
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• Magomed Abdusalamov Shows Humor and Fighting Spirit in New Training Clip

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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit
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• Daniel Dubois Called Out For Major Rematch: “I Was Sick And Injured Firs Time”

A former victim of is keen to have a second shot at the British heavyweight contender. Dubois has had a storied career despite still being a relatively young fighter. He has had upset losses, controversial moments with the two-time undisputed ruler Oleksandr Usyk, and also been world champion, but right now he is on the […]...2026
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• WBO once again orders Oleksandr Usyk to face Joseph Parker

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk has thirty days to negotiate with interim titlist Joseph Parker For the second time this year, the WBO has ordered undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to face interim champion Joseph Parker, giving them the standard 30-day window to negotiate. Turki and co. say they’re “not interested,” but there’s nothing stopping Usyk’s (24-0...2025
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• Conor Wallace looks to keep momentum going vs. Jerome Pampellone on Aug. 28

Light heavyweight contender Conor Wallace (13-1, 10 KOs) knows there are no easy marks at this level. That’s why he didn’t balk when the opportunity was presented to him to fight Jerome Pampellone (18-1, 11 KOs) on the undercard of the Nikita Tszyu-Koen Mazoudier bout at the ICC Sydney Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on August […] The post Conor Wallace looks to keep momentum going...2024
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• Tyson Fury Rules Out Fighting Heavyweight Contender: “I’d Rather Give Him The Belt”

Tyson Fury believes he can beat ‘any man born from his mother’ – but there’s at least one heavyweight out there that will never get the chance to prove that wrong. The WBC World Champion is currently in the market for a game opponent following collapsed negotiations with fellow-champ, Oleksandr Usyk, for an undisputed bout. […] The post Tyson Fury Rules Out Fighting H...2023
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• ‘The more he talks, the bigger grave he digs for himself’: Joshua vs Franklin presser quotes
Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin spoke today at their final press conference | Photo by James Chance/Getty Images Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin had their final presser today, and here’s everything they had to say. Anthony Joshua returns to the ring Saturday in London to face Jermaine Franklin, as Joshua looks to end a two-fight losing skid and maintain his spot as a top heavywei...2023
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• Miami Heat Will Be Biggest Wild Card of 2015-16 NBA Season
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• ‘I’ve been cheated out of victory’: Daniel Dubois on Usyk low blow, Warren plans appeal
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• Pitbull Cruz, Andy Ruiz Jr, Santa Cruz vs Mares 3 on Crawford undercard
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• Joe Joyce says he corrected mistakes from last camp: ‘I know I can beat Zhang this time’
Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce was running through his opposition and looked primed for a shot at the world title before he hit a road bump in the form of Zhilei Zhang. The big Chinese fighter held firm and used his southpaw stance to flummox Joyce and repeatedly beat him to the punch, causing the Brit’s […] The post Joe Joyce says he corrected mistakes from last camp: ‘I know I can b...2023
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• Yankees Wise to Sell, Hit Home Run with Aroldis Chapman Trade
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• Anthony Joshua halts Otto Wallin after five rounds

Anthony Joshua completed a strong comeback year with a five-round TKO victory over fellow heavyweight contender Otto Wallin in the main event of the anticipated Day of Reckoning show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Joshua (27-3, 23 KOs), won his third bout of 2023, rebounding from back-to-back decision losses to Ring champ Oleksandr Usyk […] The post Anthony Joshua halts Otto Wallin aft...2023
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• Zhilei Zhang stops Joe Joyce in three rounds, wins rematch in impressive fashion

Chinese heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang proved his April stoppage of Joe Joyce was no fluke by knocking out the British standout in the third round of their rematch on Saturday at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. Zhang (26-1-1, 21 KOs), The Ring’s No. 4-rated heavyweight, clipped his fellow Olympic silver medalist with a massive […] The post Zhilei Zhang stops Joe Joyce in thre...2023
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: Moses Itauma weighs in
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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit
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• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte official for Aug. 16 in Riyadh
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• Where Are They Now? Alvaro “Yaqui” Lopez
By Boxing Bob Newman In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there wasn’t a more exciting light heavyweight contender to sling leather in the ring and grace the TV screens… » The post Where Are They Now? Alvaro “Yaqui” Lopez appeared first on fightnews.com....2024
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• Venezuelan KO artist Albert Ramirez wants to make an impression in Montreal debut

Light heavyweight contender Albert Ramirez had been locked in for training camp in France, focusing on mastering new techniques ahead of his fight this Thursday against Artur Ziyatdinov in Montreal, Canada. Training in France has also given the Venezuelan power puncher the opportunity to work on a few French phrases, which he can use to […] The post Venezuelan KO artist Albert Ramirez wants ...2024
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• Frank Sanchez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk scheduled for Canelo-Charlo undercard

Heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez and former WBC world light heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Gvozdyk have stay-busy fights lined up. Sanchez and Gvozdyk will return to the ring on September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sanchez will face gatekeeper Scott Alexander in a 10-round bout. And in an eight-round clash, Gvozdyk will square […] The post Frank Sanchez and Oleksand...2023
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• Heavyweight Contender Says Anthony Joshua Wants Opponent “With No Heartbeat”

American heavyweight, Jarrell Miller, claims Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua for looking for one-sided fights. Miller and Joshua have well-documented history, with Miller failing a drugs test and being banned from the sport ahead of their scheduled bout in June 2019, which was packed with controversy in the build-up. Now, ‘Big Baby’ is back, winning […] The post Heavyweight Contender Says Ant...2023
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• ‘The more he talks, the bigger grave he digs for himself’: Joshua vs Franklin presser quotes
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• Martin Bakole Blasts Joshua: “You Should Feel Ashamed!”
Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole called out Anthony Joshua on X, telling him he wanted to ... read more Martin Bakole Blasts Joshua: “You Should Feel Ashamed!” @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• “How Many Times Has He Not Been Caught?”: Dillian Whyte Comes Under Fire From Rival
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