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Vasiliy Lomachenko to return as Top Rank contract expires: Big fight options

Vasiliy Lomachenko has changed his mind about the retirement that was announced just under a year ago, on the day his contract with Top Rank expired, according to Mike Coppinger of The Ring. The Ring said on social media that Lomachenko is “seeking the biggest fights possible” as a promotional free agent. Now 38, Lomachenko […]

Dave Allen offers to be tune-up opponent for Tyson Fury

As Tyson Fury heads towards a showdown with Anthony Joshua before 2026 is out, fellow British heavyweight Dave Allen raises his hand to be an interim fight for Fury before he squares off with Joshua. Allen takes on Filip Hrgovic this weekend in Doncaster and tells Sky Sports that he’s hoping his performance propels him […]

Jake Paul says he may never fight again: ‘Definitely in the realm of possibility’

Jake Paul says there’s a very real chance he may never box again following having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua in a loss last December. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Paul said that never fighting again is “definitely in the realm of possibility,” and that he should have clearer information on the injury soon enough. […]

‘Those fights take a lot out of you’: Frank Warren says potential Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch not imminent

Queensberry promoter Frank Warren shares his thoughts on this past weekend’s heavyweight title fight where Daniel Dubois reclaimed a belt against Fabio Wardley. In a conversation with talkSPORT, Warren gives his reaction to the fight, whether he believed Wardley should’ve been stopped sooner, and whether or not there will be a rematch. Warren on whether […]

‘We can sell out a stadium’: Agit Kabayel sends message to Oleksandr Usyk

Agit Kabayel may be on the outside looking in with respects to a potential shot at Oleksandr Usyk, but he makes his pitch to Usyk for a big showdown in Germany. Kabayel says he’s a bigger name than Usyk may realize in the country, and firmly believes they could sell out a stadium with a […]

Keyshawn vs Albright 2, Allen vs Hrgovic: Boxing schedule and previews for May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16 DAZN, 11:00 am ET, Allen vs Hrgovic prelims. Also on YouTube, etc., like always. DAZN, 12:30 pm ET, Granit Stein vs Diego Carmona. From Ingolstadt, Germany. Super middleweights in the main event. Stein (20-1-1, 11 KO) is ranked #138 in the world by BoxRec despite the fairly pretty record, because the fairly […]

Redneck Brawl 13: All the highlights and wildest moments from Hillbilly Invasion!

The 13th edition of Redneck Brawl, arguably the greatest show in the boxing-adjacent universe, delivered big once again in the latest visit to Knoxville, Tennessee. Thirty fights were scheduled, with some scrubbed due to a nervous stomach, a swollen and droopy leg, and a no-show, but even those disappointments ultimately led to a surprise bonus […]

‘It was an honor’: Daniel Dubois thanks Fabio Wardley for epic heavyweight war

Daniel Dubois has a heavyweight title again, as “DDD” took the WBO belt away from Fabio Wardley in an epic, bloody war today in Manchester, England. It’s a fight that is destined to go down in legend, with Dubois (23-3, 22 KO) coming off the canvas twice early to turn the face of Wardley (20-1-1, […]

‘Best heavyweight fight I’ve ever put on’: Frank Warren on Wardley vs Dubois brawl

Promoter Frank Warren has been around for many decades now, and he’s put on his share of heavyweight fights. But he says that today’s battle between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley was the best he’s ever promoted. And for once, this doesn’t seem anything like “promoter-speak.” If you watched the fight, you know this was […]

Wardley vs Dubois: Live streaming results, round by round, highlights and reactions

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will face off today in a highly-anticipated heavyweight showdown, with Wardley’s WBO title on the line in the main event. DAZN will have the fights streaming from 1:30 pm ET, and Bad Left Hook will be here with live coverage, including fight-by-fight results, highlights, reactions, and more for the full, […]

Redneck Brawl 13: Live results, updates, round by round, how to watch, start time

Full results and highlights! Fate has given us the ideal gift to properly celebrate the beloved mothers in our lives this weekend with Redneck Brawl 13: Hillbilly Invasion! It’s the first return to Knoxville since Brawl #9, the Appalachian Throwdown, and the latest in the most outrageous, hilarious, action-packed promotion in the boxing-ish business. Tonight’s […]

Ra’eese Aleem misses weight, title shot vs Angelo Leo canceled

The show will go on on Saturday, but Ra’eese Aleem will not be facing Angelo Leo. Aleem missed weight on Friday for the featherweight (126 lbs) title bout, which was set to see Leo defend his IBF title. Leo first weighed in at 128.8 lbs, and a second attempt so him get down to 128, […]

Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois prediction: Who will win and how

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are set for a big heavyweight showdown on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with Wardley defending his WBO heavyweight title from Manchester, England, streaming live on DAZN. Two heavyweight bombers in their prime years, one unbeaten against the odds and a rising force, one a former heavily-hyped prospect who has been […]

‘Almost at the finish line’: Floyd Mayweather expects to resolve dispute, fight Manny Pacquiao in rematch

Floyd Mayweather made an appearance for press conference for his upcoming exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis on June 27, but naturally what most observers are more interested in is where things stand with a supposed rematch with Manny Pacquiao. It had been reported and even announced by Netflix that the rematch was on, but Mayweather […]

Johnny Manziel gives boxing a shot, will fight Bob Menery on May 23

Former Heisman trophy winner Johnny Manziel will reportedly be making his way into the squared circle as ESPN reports he’s set to take on influencer Bob Menery in a May 23 contest that will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, under streamer Adin Ross’ promotional company. This, needless to say, is the […]

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Abdullah Mason, Bruce Carrington make title defenses on July 4

Abdullah Mason and Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington will officially return for world title defenses on Saturday, July 4, with the card airing live on both DAZN and TNT. The TNT broadcast will be exclusive to those in the U.S., while DAZN will have the fights worldwide for all subscribers. The show will be held at […]