Tank Davis utilized his superior hitting power and experience to vanquish Frank "The Ghost" Martin in Las Vegas.
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Pound-for-pound star Gervonta "Tank" Davis blasts out fellow southpaw Frank Martin at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and retains his WBA lightweight title.
Australia's Liam Paro has stunned Subriel Matias to claim the IBF super lightweight title in Puerto Rico.
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We bring you every result from the undercard to the main event as Subriel Matias looks to defend his IBF super lightweight world title against Liam Paro.
Chris Billam-Smith retains his WBO cruiserweight title and avenges his lone defeat to London-based power-puncher Richard Riakporhe.
He didn't get the knockout, but Ben Whittaker produced the goods at Selhurst Park. The Sporting News was on hand to cover The Surgeon's eighth professional fight.
Everything you need to know about IBF super lightweight world title challenger Liam Paro, including his record, stats and accomplishments.
On June 15, 1984, Thomas Hearns faced off against Roberto Duran in a battle of boxing legends. The fight ended with arguably the most violent and memorable finish in the sport's long history.
While Oleksandr Gvozdyk is a big underdog in his bout with the undefeated David Benavidez, the Ukrainian star has the benefit of a brilliant amateur foundation.
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While far from being a household name, Frank Martin was a standout amateur star and he's amassed 18 straight wins as a professional. Will Tank Davis have his work cut out for him in Las Vegas?
Gervonta Davis faces Frank Martin on June 15. If "Tank" takes care of business in Las Vegas could superfights against Shakur Stevenson or Vasiliy Lomachenko follow?
David Benavidez is 6ft 2in and 28-0 (24 KOs), so nobody is banging down his door to fight him. However, "The Mexican Monster" has his sights set on Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Canelo Alvarez and the Beterbiev-Bivol winner.
Unbeaten IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis has picked a replacement opponent for his homecoming defense in Philadelphia.
It's been almost five years since former champ Oleksandr Gvozdyk has mixed with top-flight competition. However, the Ukrainian boxer-puncher is undeterred by the prospect of facing the fearsome David Benavidez.
Subriel Matias is already a world champion, but the Puerto Rican star wants to secure superfights and crash the pound-for-pound list. The Sporting News takes a deep dive into the career of the IBF super lightweight titleholder.
Gervonta "Tank" Davis is unbeaten in 29 fights over 11 years and is a multi-time world champion. Is Frank "The Ghost" Martin the one to derail the pound-for-pound star?
Ryan Garcia's tumultuous 2024 continued Saturday when he was arrested for an incident that occurred at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
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It's the 35th anniversary of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the celebrations are now underway. The Sporting News takes a look back at six former champions being inducted and reveals what made them special.
Ever since the plug was pulled on the July 20 date for Jake Paul vs, Mike Tyson, information regarding Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 has been scarce. The Sporting News provides an update on the long-awaited rematch.
Deontay Wilder has lost four of his last five fights and he's taking a lot of damage. It's time for the ex-champ to consider doing something else with his time.
There were several terrific fights in Riyadh on Saturday and a conclusive ending in the main event. The Sporting News was on hand to cover all the action live.
Here's all you need to know about Queensberry Promotions vs. Matchroom Boxing, including when the event will start and its scheduling in different time zones.
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Despite having recently anointed an undisputed heavyweight champion, boxing continues to get in its own way. The Sporting News looks at the latest debacle with the IBF.
The highly anticipated WBA super welterweight interim world title showdown between former WBO champion Tim Tszyu and knockout perfectionist Vergil Ortiz is off.
A great fight deserves a great rematch. Undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will renew ties on December 21 in Riyadh.
Two months out from his fight against Jake Paul, former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson has reportedly had a medical incident on a plane. Is the ex-champ OK? WIll the fight still go ahead?
Jack Catterall ended his long wait for victory over Josh Taylor and can now get on with the business of winning world titles at super lightweight. Teofimo Lopez is in his sights.
Lawrence Okolie floored Lukasz Rozanski twice with right hands and then switched to the right uppercut for the third and final knockdown. The Sporting News covered the action from Poland.
Twenty-seven months have passed since Josh Taylor claimed a controversial points win over Jack Catterall. World titles are not on the line this time, but careers are.
Here’s when the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall 2 event should start and when the main event fighters should walk to the ring.
The bridgerweight division has been around for over three years but it still hasn't taken off. Lawrence Okolie bids to become the fledgling division's latest champion on May 24/
It was a fight that divided opinion, but acclaimed trainer Teddy Atlas picked Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury for more reasons than one.
Ryan Garcia's B-sample has also tested positive for the banned substance ostarine, which confirms the same findings from the initial test results that were released by VADA.
On the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall 2 undercard, British gold is on the line, while local fighters look to impress in Leeds. Here’s a breakdown of the entire action on the Taylor vs. Catterall card.
Oleksandr Usyk had already posted many career-defining victories in a decorated 11-year professional spell. However, last night's triumph over Tyson Fury was the greatest of them all.
Denys Berinchyk has stopped Emanuel Navarrete's bid to become a four-weight world champion with a split-decision victory (116-112, 115-113, 113-115) in San Diego.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decision in an action-packed fight in Riyadh to be crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion.
Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion via split decision after an enthralling high-quality battle with Tyson Fury in Riyadh.
It was a long buildup to the first undisputed heavyweight championship fight in a quarter of a century. Finally, the wait is over.
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Jai Opetaia has survived a late rally from Mairis Briedis to reclaim the IBF cruiserweight world title with a unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 117-111) victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed heavyweight title fight brought the stars out as expected in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Was Cristiano Ronaldo among them?
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk are ready to fight for heavyweight bragging rights. Here's all you need to know about the event, including where to watch it worldwide.
The Sporting News looks into all the ways you can watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, taking place in Saudi Arabia.
The buildup to the first undisputed heavyweight championship clash this century has concluded with the official weigh-in for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk. Sporting News was on hand to collate the all-important numbers.
Tyson Fury believes Oleksandr Usyk is the best fighter he will ever face, but Deontay Wilder remains unmatched for fear factor.
Tyson Fury puts his undefeated record and WBC title on the line this Saturday when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed glory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We've ranked the five best wins of his career.
Many of Oleksandr Usyk's detractors believe that Tyson Fury is simply too big for him. However, the Ukrainian lefty has plenty in common with The Greatest including size and fighting style.
As we count down the final days to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, the excitement is palpable. The Sporting News caught up with a group of boxing insiders to gather their thoughts on the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight championship fight in decades.
All the gold is on the line when Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. The Sporting News looks into the latest piece of hardware that will be on the line in this superfight.
All the key players, including the man himself, re-live Jai Opetaia's incredible cruiserweight world title victory over Mairis Briedis, including the arduous road to get there and the broken jaw he fought through.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk was already expected to be a rich fight. With Saudi Arabia involved, the two fighters' purses are expected to grow exponentially. Here's a breakdown of their purse history and what they could make for this clash.
Tyson Fury has arrived in Saudi Arabia in superb shape for his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. But the Gypsy King concedes he could be a fading force in the boxing ring.
Boxing history is replete with great heavyweights and unforgettable fights. Where does Fury vs. Usyk sit among the biggest fights in glamour division history?
It's taken long enough to get Fury vs. Usyk made, but it's highly likely that fans see the matchup twice in 2024. The Sporting News investigates the rudiments of the rematch clause.
Tyson Fury's father John Fury headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage in Riyadh ahead of their undisputed heavyweight title fight. The 59-year-old was left with blood streaming down his face.
The Sporting News looks into the physique and dimensions of Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight boxing champion from the U.K.
Vasiliy Lomachenko collected the IBF lightweight world title after a comprehensive destruction of George Kambosos in Perth, Australia, culminating in an 11th-round TKO.
Vasiliy Lomachenko has claimed the vacant IBF lightweight world title with a one-sided TKO victory over George Kambosos in Perth, Australia.
Vasiliy Lomachenko will take on Devin Haney for the undisputed lightweight championship in Las Vegas on May 20. The Ukrainian's amateur record is viewed as one of boxing's most incredible feats.
The great Lennox Lewis looks back on his journey to the heavyweight summit and previews the forthcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, including what time the two fighters will make their way to the ring.
Vasiliy Lomachenko is ready to prove age is just a number. Here's all you need to know about his fight against George Kambosos, including where to watch it worldwide.
The winner of the undisputed heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will join a very exclusive club. The Sporting News revisits all five occasions, since 1978, when a new undisputed heavyweight champ was crowned.
Muhammad Ali was "The Greatest". Mike Tyson was "Iron". Evander Holyfield was "The Real Deal", It's easy to figure out the reason for those ring monikers, but why is Tyson Fury called "The Gypsy King"?
Naoya Inoue cemented his status as the sport's pound-for-pound king with a win over Luis Nery. Australia's Sam Goodman has emerged as his likely next opponent.
Naoya Inoue was arguably the best fighter in the world before he made mincemeat of Mexican lefty Luis Nery. Following his latest performance, he's convinced Deputy Editor Tom Gray that there's no arguments left.
Olympic champion Imane Khelif is set to launch a lawsuit against a French publication that claims to hold medical documents questioning her gender. The Sporting News take a look at the latest controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer.
Japan's Yoshiki Takei is the new WBO bantamweight world champion following a unanimous decision (116-111x3) victory over Jason Moloney.
Experience and ring craft prevailed over youth and strength as Canelo Alvarez claimed a largely dominant decision win over Jaime Munguia.
Naoya Inoue will aim to further cement his status as a modern great when he tangles with Luis Nery. How would a super bantamweight fantasy fight between The Monster and the legendary Manny Pacquiao have played out?
Boxing great Naoya Inoue wants to leave no doubts about his supremacy in boxing. Does “The Monster” reclaim the pound-for-pound top spot if he beats Luis Nery on May 6?
Two knockout artists collide in The Land of the Rising Sun. The Sporting News talked to a variety of boxing insiders and ex-champions to gather their thoughts on Inoue vs Nery.
Naoya Inoue. Terence Crawford. Two utterly dominant boxers, but only one can hold the title as the world's best pound-for-pound boxer. Why SN's current pick could change in 2024.
Former two-weight world champion Luis Nery is an excellent fighter and a worthy challenger for Naoya Inoue's world championship. However, The Sporting News takes a deep dive into the Mexican star's past indiscretions in boxing.
Luis Nery is one of the most formidable opponents available at 122 pounds. Here we look at the history, stats and career record of the Mexican fighter.
Star boxer Ryan Garcia has denied any wrongdoing following reports he'd returned positive anti-doping tests following his victory over Devin Haney last month.
Professional boxing’s number one problem is performance-enhancing drugs. The sport badly needs to eradicate this issue and clean up its act.
The war of words between boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez and his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya got ugly Wednesday.
WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney chats about his upcoming world title defence, the unification bouts that could await him and the tricke-down impact of Naoya Inoue's stardom.
Naoya Inoue is now a four weight world champion and he looks as devastating as ever. Just how far up the scales can The Monster ascend?
Challenger Luis Nery faces arguably the most difficult task in world boxing when he attempts to dethrone undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue. The Sporting News weighs up Luis Nery’s chances in the biggest fight of his life.
More than any other sport, there's the habit of looking ahead in boxing. The Sporting News attempts to plot Canelo Alvarez's next move as he gears up to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jaime Munguia.
It's Canelo's experience and ring IQ versus Munguia's youth and work rate. Who comes out on top? The Sporting News touched base with boxing insiders to gather their thoughts on this all-Mexican showdown on May 4.
For years, Canelo Alvarez has become a problem for boxers to solve. Here's a full breakdown of his career, from opponents he has beaten to titles won.
Unbeaten Mexican star Jaime Munguia has it all to do against undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. The Sporting News takes a look at a potential game plan Munguia could adopt on May 4.
Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia throw down for the undisputed super middleweight championship on May 4. Where will this all-Mexican clash rank among boxing's other great Cinco de Mayo showdowns?
Jaime Munguia is a substantial underdog to dethrone undisputed super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez, but the challenger vows to give everything in this all-Mexican shootout on May 4.
Who will Ryan Garcia fight next? It remains up in the air but Tim Tszyu's camp have declared their interest in a superfight at 154-pounds.
Unified super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora has been ordered to defend his WBO title against the winner of the upcoming Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov bout before the end of the year.
Oscar De La Hoya dubbed Ryan Garcia "the face of boxing" after his shock win over Devin Haney. But when disturbing antics and deciding not to make weight go unchecked, what sort of a sport is Garcia the face of?
Ryan Garcia was written off by fans and media but turned in a career-best performance against top pound-for-pound entrant Devin Haney. The Sporting News provided live coverage and unofficial scoring for the main event.
Following a buildup that everyone in boxing will want to forget, Haney and Garcia produced a fight that everyone will remember. The Sporting News provides undercard results and a full report on this super lightweight fight.
For every pound that Ryan Garcia came in over the 140-pound limit, the young Californian pledged to give opponent Devin Haney $500,000.
Ryan Garcia's erratic behaviour has dominated the build-up to his fight with WBC super lightweight champion and long-time rival Devin Haney. It's easy to be apprehensive about Saturday's showdown in Brooklyn.
The pre-fight pagaentry for Haney vs. Garcia is almost at an end, but the final press conference ahead of the WBC super lightweight title bout produced early fireworks.
It's been more than eight months since fight fans have seen Terence "Bud" Crawford in action. But the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport looks poised for his ring return.
It's sink or swim for Ryan Garcia, who takes on WBC super lightwieght champion and pound-for-pound star Devin Haney in his first world title fight.
We're in the final countdown to one of the biggest fights of the year as Devin Haney braces to defend his world title against the hard-hitting Ryan Garcia. The Sporting News provides odds and a final prediction for this super lightweight superfight.
A super lightweight contender will be hoping it is his time to shine, while interim super flyweight gold is on the line on the undercard of Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia. Here’s a breakdown of the entire Haney vs. Garcia main card.
While Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia is a matchup that has the boxing world excited, the official odds are heavily in Haney's favor. There's only one question to ask: who's next?
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia have been rivals for several years and their beef is due to be settled once and for all with a world title and millions of dollars at stake.
Former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has cast a shadow over the buildup to Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia. The Sporting News takes a look at the dynamic between Mayweather and the two fighters who will be crossing paths at the Barclays Center on Saturday.
Few give Ryan Garcia a chance against WBC super lightweight king and pound-for-pound star Devin Haney on April 20. However, "King Ry" is backing himself strongly in the biggest fight of his life.
Former British and Commonwealth super lightweight champion Willie Limond died aged 45 on April 15, 2024. Also a title-winner at super featherweight and lightweight, Limond shared the ring with the likes of Erik Morales and Amir Khan.
Winning isn't enough for Devin Haney in his eagerly anticipated showdown with Ryan Garcia. The WBC super lightweight champion wants to make a serious statement against his old amateur rival.
Controversial heavyweight star Jared Anderson returned to action with a routine 10-round decision win over Belgium's Ryad Merhy. The Sporting News provided undercard results and a report on the main event.
Zelfa Barrett topped the bill at the Manchester Arena for the first time and followed in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla by stopping Jordan Gill with some body shots to savour.
Naoya Inoue is a four-weight world titleholder, a double undisputed world champ, and a pound-for-pound great. Does he really need to fight in America to make all of that count?
American heavyweight Jared Anderson has the world at his feet, but the Toledo-born colossus must stay focused if he is to achieve his potential in boxing.
Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in their much-anticipated and long-delayed undisputed heavyweight showdown on May 18. But when Turki Alalshikh says he wants Fury for 10 more fights, thoughts of Anthony Joshua will never be far away.
Australia's Jai Opetaia will rematch Mairis Briedis in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of the undisputed heavyweight world title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Flashy contender Richardson Hitchins was a big favorite to defeat Gustavo Lemos, but the young American was tested like never before. The Sporting News provided undercard results and a full report on the main event in Las Vegas.
Two top contenders face off in an IBF super lightweight eliminator when the talented Richardson Hitchins takes on unbeaten Argentinian Gustavo Lemos. The Sporting News provides odds and a final prediction for this battle of unbeaten fighters.
Tim Tszyu’s team have insisted the Australian has a rematch clause should he wish to get back in there with Sebastian Fundora.
Fabio Wardley was battered and bloodied by Frazer Clarke, who was dropped in round five and docked a point in round seven. Their British heavyweight title thriller ended in a split-decision draw.
Tim Tszyu was looking ahead to superfights against Terence Crawford and Errol Spence, but those plans will have to wait following a blood-soaked points defeat to Sebastian Fundora.
Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez becomes a two-weight world champ at the expense of Arsen Goulamirian. The Sporting News provides undercard results and a full report from the main event in Los Angeles.
Sebastian Fundora has defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision following a bloody and bruising clash in Las Vegas and Saturday. Tszyu had come out aggressively but an accidental elbow caused a gaping cut on his head at the end of the second round, completely swinging the momentum.
Sebastian Fundora has dethroned Tim Tszyu to claim the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles in Las Vegas on Saturday. In the co-main, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz ripped the WBA super lightweight title away from Rolando Romero in brutal fashion.
We take a look at which world title belts will be on the line when Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora meet at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on March 30.
We take a look at Sebastian Fundora, the late-notice replacement set to face Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas on March 30 following Keith Thurman's injury.
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Australia’s “throwback fighter” Tim Tszyu is all set to launch his assault on world boxing after making weight ahead of his unified super welterweight world title bout with Sebastian Fundora.
Oscar Valdez has stopped Liam Wilson in the seventh round of their clash in Glendale, Arizona to claim the interim WBO super featherweight title, while Seniesa Estrada unified the light flyweight division when she claimed a unanimous decision victory over rival Yokasta Valle.
The momentum continues to build towards a potential Tim Tszyu versus Errol Spence fight at super welterweight.
Aussie fight fans will be treated to two more world title fights in Perth on May 12 when George Kambosos and Vasiliy Lomachenko meet for the vacant IBF lightweight world title.
Welterweight Conor Benn has lost his appeal to have a provisional ban for failing two drug tests lifted, which has thrown all of his future plans into disarray. The British star now faces an official suspension.
Former HBO Boxing blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley returns to the sport for the Tszyu-Fundora card on March 30. The Hall of Fame commentator spoke to The Sporting News about the Las Vegas fight card.
The WBO has confirmed the interim super featherweight title will go on the line when Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson meet in Glendale, Arizona on Friday, March 29.
Tim Tszyu is poised to become a unified champion in his Las Vegas debut. However, the ultimate challenge might be just around the corner.
The winner of Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson possibly moves onto a world title shot in a loaded super featherweight division. The Sporting News looks at the odds and predicts the outcome.
In a homecoming bout, Dalton Smith produces a career-best performance against an experienced and dangerous veteran in Jose Zepeda.
After arguably being robbed of a world title against a Mexican in Arizona last year, Liam Wilson is returning to the scene of the crime to face Oscar Valdez, Mexico’s former two-division champion.
In the first heavyweight championship fight to be staged in Japan in 15 years, "Iron" Mike Tyson was matched against former titleholder Tony Tubbs. The Sporting News looks back at Tyson vs. Tubbs from 1988.
While Devin Haney is locked in and focused on a bout against Ryan Garcia, many believe that fight is doomed. However, another world-class opponent is volunteering to save the April 20 date.
There was no hesitation in accepting a fight with Sebastian Fundora on 12-days’ notice, Tim Tszyu says.
William Zepeda demolishes British fighter Maxi Hughes and immediately calls out the lightweight elite. The Sporting News provides undercard results and a report on the main event.
Joe Joyce was close to the top of the heavyweight mountain before Zhilei Zhang sent him tumbling down. The Briton wants more high-profile showdowns but can't afford another slip-up against Kash Ali.
George Kambosos will take on Vasiliy Lomachenko for the vacant IBF lightweight title in Perth on Sunday, May 12.
There's a sense of momentum building towards a possible fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury after the former flattened Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Former heavyweight boxing king Anthony Joshua demolished Francis Ngannou with a second-round knockout worthy of the "Knockout Chaos" billing.
Anthony Joshua floored Francis Ngannou twice before icing him with a spectacular KO. He is now on course for a shot at the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
The Sporting News looks at the options in front of Francis Ngannou if he can take down Anthony Joshua.
The buildup is almost at an end, as Francis Ngannou prepares to shock the world against former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua is a big favourite to topple former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou, but there's still plenty of intrigue surrounding their March 8 fight. The Sporting News sat down with the former two-time heavyweight champ in Riyadh.
The build-up to the much-anticipated Haney vs. Garcia April bout has received a lot of publicity, and none of it good. The Sporting News asks if this world title match should proceed.
Anthony Joshua has found a new lease of life under coach Ben Davison. Super featherweight Jordan Gill also recently moved to the gym and enjoyed a career-best win over Michael Conlan.
Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks Anthony Joshua "is in a great place" as he prepares to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou shocked the world with his performance against Tyson Fury, but is he actually a good boxer? Anthony Joshua might be about to find out.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has seen it all in the career of former two-time unified champ Anthony Joshua, but Francis Ngannou is a completely new challenge.
Zhilei Zhang solidified his reputation as a heavyweight danger man by battering Joe Joyce to defeat twice last year. He now looks to dispose of former champ Joseph Parker in similar style.
Former heavyweight champ Joseph Parker is coming off a career-best performance against Deontay Wilder and is looking to dismantle Chinese star Zhilei Zhang for an encore.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua has bounced back from defeat before. However, would a loss to former UFC champ Francis Ngannou signal the end of a great career?
The game plan for a fighter is crucial in professional boxing. What approach will former two-time unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua take against the hard-hitting Francis Ngannou? The Sporting News takes a deep dive into the strategy for March 8.
Australia's Jason Moloney will go into enemy territory and hope to come out with his WBO bantamweight title still in his possession when he takes on Yoshiki Takei on May 6.
Over 500 pounds of heavyweight will enter the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a matchup that is destined to end inside the schedule. The Sporting News breaks down the fighter stats for Joshua vs. Ngannou,
Francis Ngannou is ready to shock the world against Anthony Joshua, and his team are every bit as confident as he is. The Sporting news caught up with chief second Dewey Cooper ahead of the fight.
Interim WBC featherweight champion Skye Nicolson will get the chance to upgrade to a full world title when she faces Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant belt in Las Vegas on April 6.
Heavyweight history is replete with powerful hitters that could switch off the lights with a single punch. The Sporting News has put together a shortlist of knockout kings.
Anthony Joshua's heavyweight showdown against Francis Ngannou is the latest blockbuster fight to land in Saudi Arabia. Is the Middle East state the new capital of the boxing world?
Two unbeaten fighters clashed in their first world title bout. The Sporting News provided results for Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford and the entire fight card.
Jake Paul continued his quest to be taken seriously as a contender in boxing. The Sporting News provided full results from the boxing card in Puerto Rico, including details as to why Amanda Serrano had to pull out of the event.
Amanda Serrano makes her 20th world title appearance, while Jake Paul continues his quest to be taken seriously in professional boxing. The Sporting News provides all the results from the big card in Puerto Rico.
On Saturday, Jake Paul will appear on an undercard for the first time in his professional boxing career. The Sporting News looks into how much money the social media influencer and his opponent Ryan Bourland have made in their careers to date.
The Haney vs. Garcia fight is still several weeks away, but the verbal blows have started flying way in advance of the opening bell. The Sporting News takes a look at the connection between this fight and world champ Gervonta 'Tank' Davis.
There's plenty of publicity surrounding the April 20 world title bout between champion Devin Haney and challenger Ryan Garcia. However, none of it qualifies as good publicity.
The unbeaten Otabek Kholmatov bids to become a world champion at the expense of American Raymond Ford. The Sporting News takes a closer look at Kholmatov ahead of his biggest test.
The ongoing feud between Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat and social media sensation Jake Paul has escalated.
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WBO president Paco Valcarcel has hinted Terence Crawford could face the winner of Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman for the WBO super welterweight world title.
After much ado, it looks like undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez is set to announce an all-Mexico clash with former super welterweight titleholder Jaime Munguia.
There are suggestions that undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez could be parting ways with Premier Boxing Champions and returning to DAZN.
'I'm young, I'm handsome, I'm fast, I'm pretty, and can't possibly be beat.' Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, was not at a loss for words in the buildup to his heavyweight title fight against fearsome champion Sonny Liston.
Edgar Berlanga needed a stoppage if he was to officially enter the Canelo sweepstakes. The unbeaten super middleweight got it, but will an undisputed title clash come next?
Junto Nakatani turns in arguably a career-best performance by halting Mexican Alexandro Santiago in Tokyo. The Japanese star is now a three-weight world champion.
In the first defense of his WBA bantamweight title, Takuma Inoue turned in a career-best performance against former champ Jerwin Ancajas. The brother of pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue scored a ninth-round body shot knockout.
Fight fans are desperate to see undisputed super middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez mix it with division's danger man David Benavidez. Unfortunately, it looks like the wait will continue.
One of boxing's biggest names could be set for a return to the ring in the first half of the year. According to ESPN's Mike Coppinger, Gervonta Davis will face undefeated countryman Frank Martin (18-0) in the late spring or early summer.
The plot thickens in terms of securing Canelo Alvarez an opponent for May 4, as unbeaten super middleweight star Edgar Berlanga has now been thrown into the mix.
Jack Catterall was calm and mild-mannered when he sat down with The Sporting News to discuss his huge April fight. But something about Josh Taylor flicks a switch in the Englishman.
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall have endured a two-year war of words since their initial controversial fight. It was not surprise to see sparks fly when they came face to face in Edinburgh.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao was desperate to represent his country at Paris 2024. However, an age restriction for boxing competitors appears to have put paid to his ambitions.
In his Top Rank debut, O'Shaquie Foster successfully defended his WBC super featherweight title with a close points win over Abraham Nova.
It's rare for a fighter to avenge a devastating one-punch knockout, but that's precisely what Sivenathi Nontshinga did in his rematch with Adrian Curiel.
Wayne Rooney has never made any secret of his love for boxing. But is the former England and Manchester United star set to lace gloves for real?
Adrian Curiel upset the odds to defeat Sivenathi Nontshinga spectacularly. Can he do it again and secure the biggest fight of his life?
Talk of a potential announcement from undisputed super middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez went viral yesterday and the news is now in. The Sporting News takes a look at the Mexican star's plans for 2024.
Oscar De La Hoya was all about challenges and he certainly found one when he took on the formidable Ike Quartey in Las Vegas. The Sporting News looks back on a welterweight classic.
Hamzah Sheeraz defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Liam Williams, moving to 19-0 as he sensationally stopped the former world title challenger inside a round.
The buildup to Lopez vs. Ortiz showed promise, but the fight delivered next to nothing. Following 12 tedious rounds, 'The Takeover' retained his world titles.
Conor Benn had barely rested up after turning back the challenge of Peter Dobson before he was involved in a war of words with Gervonta "Tank" Davis. The Sporting News looks into whether this fight is a possibility.
Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh moved quickly to reschedule the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk
We take a look at the implications Tyson Fury's injury has on the planned rematch between Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis.
Welterweight star Conor Benn completes 12 rounds for the first time, outpointing tougher-than-expected American Peter Dobson. The Sporting News covered the main event in Las Vegas.
Joshua Buatsi needed to defeat his friend and former training partner Dan Azeez to secure a world title fight and he did just that. The Sporting News covered the main event in London.
It's not news that any boxing fan wanted to hear, but the multi-million dollar undisputed showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed. The Sporting News looks at the details surrounding the capitulation of the February 17 date.
That was quick. Yesterday, it was announced that Fury vs. Usyk was postponed due to 'The Gypsy King' sustaining a nasty cut in sparring. Just over 24 hours we have a new date.
Kazuki Anaguchi, 23, succumbs to the brain injury he sustained during a bout against Seiya Tsutsumi on December 26. It's a tragedy that puts other boxing news in perspective.
Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, has passed away. The Sporting News looks back on the life and career of the iconic action star.
Boxing is the ultimate one-on-one sport, but the brain trust behind Team Combat League is looking to change that perception. The Sporting News spoke to the President of Team Combat League about this exciting new format.
Ryan Garcia has plenty of talent and plenty of ambition. However, how seriously can we take his statement regarding a superfight against Japanese multi-weight king Naoya Inoue in the future?
