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‘Beware, make sure you read the fine print’: Oscar De La Hoya warns boxers about signing with Zuffa
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya takes aim at Zuffa Boxing and its Saudi financiers once again, noting their plans to withdraw funding into LIV golf as an early warning sign of what’s to come in the boxing business. In that respect, De La Hoya says it’s just a matter of time before the […]
O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford official for May 30th on DAZN
As expected, WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster’s next defense will pit him against Raymond Ford atop a May 30th DAZN show at Houston’s Fertitta Center. Foster (24-3, 12 KO), last seen routing Stephen Fulton in December, has won 14 of his last 15. This will mark the second defense of his second title reign; […]
MVP offers opponents to Katie Taylor for a final fight at Croke Park
It’s no secret that Katie Taylor is nearing the finish line of her professional fighting career nor that she would hope for a proper sendoff at Croke Park in Dublin, even if she is a bit doubtful that it happens. Enter Most Valuable Promotions, with co-founder Nakisa Bidarian saying he’s down to provide the services […]
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 official for May 16th on DAZN
As expected, Keyshawn Davis will rematch Nahir Albright on May 16th in Norfolk, helming Top Rank’s first main event on DAZN. The pair first met in 2023, with Davis (14-0, 10 KO) taking home a unanimous decision that was later overturned due to a failed drug test for marijuana. They’ve since traded blows backstage, so […]
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright rematch set for May 16
While previously reported, a rematch between super lightweights Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright is officially on schedule for May 16 at Norfolk’s Scope Arena, and streaming live on DAZN. The card will co-feature Brian Norman Jr making his return against Josh Wagner in a welterweight contest. The card is billed ‘unfinished business’ alluding to the […]
‘Two worlds’: Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven look to bring together fan bases
Ahead of their upcoming battle at the pyramids on May 23, Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven sit down with Ring Magazine to discuss the big event and their thoughts on what this means. While many pure boxing fans aren’t thrilled with the idea of Usyk boxing someone from an entirely different discipline, these two think […]
Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan eliminator set for May 15th
Paddy Donovan’s quest for a third crack at Lewis Crocker will pit him against veteran spoiler Karen Chukhadzhian on May 15th in Mannheim, Germany. Donovan (14-2, 11 KO) sits winless since his 2024 finish of Lewis Ritson, going 0-1-1 against Crocker in their two meetings. The first saw Donovan dominate the Belfast native in hostile […]
‘How to piss money down the toilet’: Eddie Hearn reacts to Conor Benn’s fight with Regis Prograis
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn shared his thoughts on this past weekend’s fight between Conor Benn and Regis Prograis, essentially cutting ties with fighters working with Benn’s manager Keith Connolly, and more during this media blitz. Here’s some of what he had to say below. Hearn on Benn’s fight with Zuffa “That was wild. I mean, […]
‘Usyk will go down’: Rico Verhoeven confident in power, size advantage
Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven is confident that his punching power will translate to elite level professional boxing when he faces Oleksandr Usyk on May 23 in Egypt. “When I land my best punch on him, of course, he will go down. It’s, like, a 20 kilo weight difference,” Verhoeven says. “He’s like a built-up cruiserweight, […]
How to watch Ben Whittaker vs Braian Suarez: Start time, streaming, full fight lineup
Top light heavyweight prospect Ben Whittaker will return to the ring on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to face Braian Suarez in a main event from Liverpool, England. The show was intended to have an intriguing Callum Smith vs David Morrell Jr main event, with two top men at 175 lbs facing one another, but an […]
How to watch Nathaniel Collins vs Cristobal Lorente 2: Start time, streaming, full fight lineup
Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente will have their rematch this Friday, April 17, 2026. The featherweights fought to a draw last October at in Glasgow, Scotland, where the rematch will also take place, with Collins keeping home advantage in his country and looking to get his hand raised this time around in the 12-round bout. […]
How to watch Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin: Start time, streaming and TV, full fight lineup
Alycia Baumgardner is set to return this Friday, April 17, 2026, to defend her three super featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in the main event of MVP’s second ESPN card, MVW-02. We’ll have live coverage and updates this Friday night, so make sure you come back to Bad Left Hook for that, and […]
‘No way we’re going to cancel this fight’: Manny Pacquiao convinced Floyd Mayweather rematch will happen
After recent reports of a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao came into serious doubt, Pacquiao has spoken out to express his confidence that the sequel will in fact take place. Pacquiao most notably says his confidence stems from the fact that both fighters have a signed contract with Netflix, with both also taking […]
Chris Billam-Smith signs with Zuffa Boxing, could be next for Opetaia
Zuffa Boxing may have secured their first really notable fight, signing former cruiserweight titleholder Chris Billam-Smith, which could potentially set up a bout with the top man in the division, Jai Opetaia. With Zuffa just beginning to build its roster, the cards to date from the TKO venture have been solid but second- or third-tier […]
Thanongsak Simsri knocks out Sergio Mendoza to defend IBF belt
IBF light flyweight champion Thanongsak Simsri defended his title in dramatic fashion this morning, knocking out undefeated Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza at Korakuen Hall. Simsri (40-1, 35 KO) clipped Mendoza (27-1, 23 KO) with a chopping right midway through the second and swarmed on the ropes, ultimately leveling the challenger with a nasty left hook. Mendoza […]
‘It’s up to AJ now’: Frank Warren says Tyson Fury and public have made clear the fight they want next
In the aftermath of Tyson Fury’s win over the weekend and the subsequent theatrics where he called out Anthony Joshua sitting ringside — which ultimately fell flat — Queensberry promoter Frank Warren shares his perspective on what transpired and where things stand, as far as he’s concerned. Warren on Fury’s performance against Makhmudov “I think […]
‘Let’s make it’: Oscar De La Hoya open to Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn fight
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya caught up with Fight Hype and gave his reaction to the announcement of Xander Xayas vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis with Zayas effectively taking what otherwise would’ve been the place of Vergil Ortiz, Conor Benn’s most recent performance and more. Check out some of what he had to say […]
Don’t blame Anthony Joshua for not participating in Tyson Fury’s theatrics
Tyson Fury wanted to make a big show out of challenging Anthony Joshua to a fight yesterday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, following Fury’s predicable comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua didn’t really oblige. When asked/commanded by Fury and Turki Alalshikh to come into the ring for Fury’s challenge, Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn instead stayed […]
Ryan Garcia responds to ‘Conor Bumm’ challenge: ‘Benn’s corner or the ref will stop it’
Conor Benn is taking aim at Ryan Garcia and the WBC welterweight title, and Garcia says he’s ready to take the fight. Benn (25-1, 14 KO) won a 10-round decision over Regis Prograis on Saturday, which wasn’t really the most thrilling or impressive performance, after which the 37-year-old Prograis, who appeared to be dealing with […]
How to watch Alycia Baumgardner, Ben Whittaker, and more: Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Apr. 17-18, 2026
Friday, April 17th DAZN, 2:00 pm ET, Nathaniel Collins vs Cristobal Lorente 2. From Glasgow, Scotland. These lads fought to a split draw back in October, and they’re getting right back to it with each other again. Lorente is actually on a two draw streak, and hasn’t had a definitive outcome fight in almost a […]
Boxing stock report: Tenshin Nasukawa rising, while Fury, Benn, Estrada drop
▲ Up ▲ Tenshin Nasukawa Nasukawa had the best performance of his career in Tokyo with his one-sided win over Juan Francisco Estrada. There’s no question that the 36-year-old Estrada has seen better days, he’s clearly declined, he’s a little small at 118 lbs, but he is still a pretty good pro boxer. Not a […]
‘This was my last fight’: Regis Prograis announces retirement after loss to Conor Benn
Immediately following his decision loss to Conor Benn on today’s Netflix card, Regis Prograis announced his retirement from the sport of boxing while talking to Fight Hype. Prograis showed all the heart and toughness he’s been known for over the years, but it was evident in the fight he was physically compromised and is now […]
Will Fury vs Joshua happen after AJ refuses to take ‘clout-chaser’ challenge bait?
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua might be headed toward a fight, but an attempt to get Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn to publicly accept a challenge after Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov didn’t produce any results. The long-awaited, long-overdue, but still commercially massive fight between the two heavyweight stars was teased throughout the Fury vs […]
HIGHLIGHTS! Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in latest comeback
Tyson Fury ended his latest “retirement” with a clear and wide decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov today in London, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 37-year-old Fury improved to 35-2-1 (24 KO) with a 12-round victory on scores of 119-109, 120-108, and 120-108. Makhmudov (21-3, 19 KO) never presented all that much of a challenge other […]
Video: Tyson Fury pays tribute to Ricky Hatton in ring walk for Makhmudov fight
Tyson Fury paid tribute to his late friend Ricky Hatton today at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for the ring walk to his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The first of Fury’s entrance songs on the day was the version of “Blue Moon” that Hatton used as walk-out music himself for years, with Tyson adorned in the colors […]
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