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Promoter ‘very confident’ Moses Itauma will fight for world title in 2026

Promoter Frank Warren says he’s “very confident” that rising superstar Moses Itauma will fight for a world heavyweight title this year, following Itauma’s vicious fifth round knockout win over Jermaine Franklin today in Manchester. Warren says that Itauma (14-0, 12 KO) will return in the summer first, and let the big names in the division […]

Brutal! Sensational Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin

Moses Itauma once again looked like the future of boxing’s heavyweight division, and even the future of boxing entirely, as he scored a highlight reel knockout over the durable veteran Jermaine Franklin today in Manchester, England. Itauma (14-0, 12 KO) once again looked sharp, fast, skilled, and devastating, dispatching Franklin (24-3, 15 KO) in the […]

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic official for May 16th in Doncaster

Fan-favorite heavyweight Dave Allen has signed a new contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, which kicks off May 16th when he meets Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster. Allen (25-8-2, 20 KO) will be taking a significant step back up in class here. A two-fight series with Johnny Fisher saw him drop a highly questionable split decision before […]

Albert Ramirez vs Lerrone Richards interim title fight rescheduled for June 4th

After a planned February date fell through, WBA interim light heavyweight champion Albert Ramirez is once again scheduled to defend his belt against Lerrone Richards. As before, the bout will air on subscription service PunchingGrace.com. Venezuela’s Ramirez (22-0, 19 KO), a 2016 Olympian went 3-0 with three finishes in 2025, notably taking out Marko Calic […]

Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman prediction: Who will win and how

Previously slated to meet in October before “Towering Inferno” injured his back, Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman now helm an Amazon Prime PPV this coming Saturday at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand. Bad Left Hook will have LIVE coverage of the card starting at 8:00 pm ET. Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KO) put the screws to Tim […]

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin prediction: Who will win and how

It took a bit longer than expected, but Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin will finally share the ring this Saturday as the chief attraction of Queensberry’s latest Manchester show. Bad Left Hook will have LIVE coverage of the card starting at 1:00 pm ET. Itauma (13-0, 11 KO) has dispatched his last nine opponents in […]

Jared Anderson signs co-promotional deal with Queensberry

Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions announced today that they will co-promote heavyweight Jared Anderson alongside Top Rank, adding that “The Real Big Baby’s” next fight “will take place on British soil, with further details to be announced shortly.” Anderson (18-1, 15 KO) looked for all the world like the Next Great American Heavyweight as he rose […]

Conah Walker vs Sam Eggington headlines May 2nd Matchroom show in Wolverhampton

Matchroom confirmed today that sluggers Conah Walker and Sam Eggington will headline a May 2nd DAZN show in Walker’s hometown of Wolverhampton. Walker (17-3-1, 8 KO) has been on an absolute tear since narrowly falling to Lewis Crocker in 2024, rattling off four straight wins. That run includes a British and Commonwealth title-winning finish of […]

Bill to wreck Ali Act passes House, moves to Senate

H.R. 4264, better known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, is one step closer to becoming law after passing the House on a voice vote. Matthew Wells of MMA Junkie has more on the bipartisan vote, which included 40 minutes of debate. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) notably spoke in support of the bill, acknowledging […]

Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem official for May 9th on DAZN

IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo will finally return to action on May 9th in Atlanta, taking on top contender Ra’eese Aleem atop a DAZN show. Leo (26-1, 12 KO) famously smoked Luis Alberto Lopez for the belt in 2024, only to spend the next seven months on the sidelines as Kameda Promotions slow-walked his inaugural […]

‘We’re firing on all cylinders’: Golden Boy extends broadcasting deal with DAZN

Today Golden Boy Promotions officially announced they’ve extended their exclusive partnership deal with DAZN, the streaming platform that has essentially become the home of the sport at this point. No specific length of the extension was announced but here’s some what Oscar De La Hoya had to say on the move in a press release. […]

Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello: WBC title fight official for June 6

Dalton Smith will make his first defense of the WBC super lightweight title on Saturday, June 6, facing former titlist Alberto Puello. Smith will have home field advantage for the fight, which will be hosted by Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. The 29-year-old Smith (19-0, 14 KO) claimed the belt on January 10 in Brooklyn, […]

Jake Paul looking to fight Francis Ngannou

Jake Paul may still be healing from the broken jaw he suffered at the hands of Anthony Joshua in his last outing, but Paul still intends to resume his professional fighting career inside the ring. Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul says that while he wouldn’t really consider himself a heavyweight boxer there’s at least one […]

‘I’m bringing my best’: Sebastian Fundora ready to perform against Keith Thurman

Sebastian Fundora takes some time to talk to Brian Custer on his upcoming weekend fight with Keith Thurman, the fight getting delayed from last year, and what he’s looking forward to going ahead in his career. Check out some excerpts of what ‘The Towering Inferno’ had to say below. Fundora on Thurman’s confidence heading into […]

Coroner says it’s unclear Ricky Hatton intended to take his life

The boxing world was saddened by the news of Ricky Hatton’s untimely death late last year, and even months later it’s not entirely clear what specifically led to unfortunate situation. A formal inquest inquest into his passing has the coroner stating that it’s unclear that Hatton intended to kill himself given that he appeared to […]