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Henry Garcia Accuses Team Haney Of Ducking
Henry Garcia, father and trainer of Ryan Garcia, accused Devin Haney’s team of using drug-testing demands as a “smoke screen” to avoid a rematch. The comments come as negotiations for a September 2026 rematch to their 2024 no-contest have hit a standstill, with the Haney camp reportedly demanding “unprecedented” additional testing protocols. Henry Garcia argued […]
Dmitry Bivol's 2026 Targets
Unified light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol has mapped out a triple-header for 2026. After a 15-month absence caused by back surgery, Bivol is ready to re-establish his dominance, starting with a mandatory obligation. Bivol’s first order of business is a mandatory title defense against Michael Eifert. This matchup was delayed several times while Bivol recovered, but […]
IBF Strips Janibek Over Failed VADA Test
The IBF has removed Janibek Alimkhanuly as middleweight champion following a doping violation involving meldonium last year. The downfall began in November 2025 during the lead-up to the unification bout against Erislandy Lara. Testing conducted by VADA flagged Alimkhanuly’s A-sample for the prohibited metabolic modulator. Upon further investigation, the B-sample confirmed the initial findings, leaving […]
Hearn Vows To Secure Croke Park For Katie Taylor’s Finale
Eddie Hearn has doubled on Katie Taylor’s retirement fight being at Croke Park. The Matchroom Boxing promoter declared the stadium his absolute priority for Taylor’s swan song, which is being targeted for July or August 2026. Taylor, now 39, confirmed in February that 2026 will be her final year in the ring. She has only […]
Canelo On His Retirement – ‘Maybe Two Years'
Canelo Alvarez revealed that he expects to remain active for at least two more years before retiring. Canelo is coming off a loss to Terence Crawford last September, which cost him his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Alvarez recently signed a four-fight agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season. After a lengthy layoff following […]
Shakur Hints At 135 Move Again – ‘I May Go Back'
After beating Teofimo Lopez in January to become a four-division champion, Shakur Stevenson is ready for the big fight. However, in doing so, Stevenson suggested that his future at lightweight may not be over. After beating Lopez, the WBC stripped Shakur of his belt at 135. There were reports that Shakur refused to pay a […]
WBA Lining Up Schofield Vs. Bahdi For Tank Davis' Old Title
Following the WBA’s decision to turn Gervonta Davis to a “Champion in Recess”, the sanctioning body is moving forward with plans to order a vacant lightweight title clash between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi. Davis’ last active defense in March 2025 ended in a polarizing draw against Lamont Roach. Public outcry centered on a ninth-round […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Brandon Glanton Predictions – ‘A Crushing Victory'
Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton headline Zuffa Boxing 04 on March 8, as fans picked their winner. The bout will crown the promotion’s first-ever Cruiserweight World Champion. Opetaia enters the ring following a devastating 8th-round knockout of Huseyin Cinkara in December 2025. This capped a year of three successful title defenses, including dominant stoppage wins […]
Fans React To Fury vs. Makhmudov Undercard
The April 11 Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard has been announced. Fury makes his return to the ring after retiring in January 2025 following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. The event, co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and The Ring, will air on Netflix. Beyond the main event, the card features the following bouts: Co-Main Event: […]
Rolando Romero Vs. Devin Haney – How Does It Play Out?
WBA Welterweight Champion Rolando Romero has talked up a fight with WBC Welterweight Champion Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs, 1 NC), claiming an offer has been sent for a 147-pound title clash on May 30. Romero entered the welterweight conversation last May, scoring an upset unanimous decision over Ryan Garcia at Times Square to secure […]
Rogan And Crawford Address Kendrick Lamar Mix-Up
Joe Rogan spoke with Terence Crawford about the viral mix-up that saw him get mistaken for rapper Kendrick Lamar during a live UFC broadcast. The incident occurred during the “crowd cam” segment of the UFC 306 Sphere event in September 2024. As the camera focused on Crawford, the on-screen graphic identified him as “Kendrick Lamar.” […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Brandon Glanton Breakdown
Jai Opetaia faces Brandon Glanton on March 8 at Zuffa Boxing 04, as we preview the upcoming fight. This fight will crown the first-ever Zuffa Boxing Cruiserweight World Champion. Opetaia’s 2025 campaign was particularly dominant. He defended his IBF and Ring titles with an 8th-round knockout of Huseyin Cinkara in his last fight in December 2025. […]
Navarrete Beats Nunez To Unify At 130
Emanuel Navarrete (WBO Champ) stopped Eduardo Nunez to pick up the IBF belt in the 11th round to unify at super featherweight, as you can see how the fight played out live. Navarrete, the 31-year-old three-division champion, most recently faced Charly Suarez in May 2025. The fight was ruled a technical decision win for Navarrete. […]
Keyshawn Abandons Haney For New Challenges
Keyshawn Davis has moved on from a fight with Devin Haney, stating that his focus is elsewhere. After weeks of calling Haney out following his 12th-round stoppage of Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026, Davis has officially shifted his focus to a new target: Lamont Roach Jr. In a post on X, Davis addressed the […]
Ryan Garcia's Right Hand Injury Not Serious
Following his victory over Mario Barrios to claim the WBC welterweight title, Ryan Garcia’s team has received a clean bill of health regarding his right hand. The initial fears of a fracture have been quelled by his advisor, Guadalupe Valencia, who confirmed the damage is restricted to a “light sprain.” Garcia complained about hurting his […]
Burglars Target Ryan Garcia's LA Home
Ryan Garcia faced a security breach at his Los Angeles home shortly after becoming the WBC Welterweight Champion. On February 26, police were summoned to the newly-crowned WBC welterweight champion’s residence following a reported attempted break-in. The incident cast a shadow over a celebratory week for “KingRy,” who captured his first world title on February […]
Don King Files Lawsuit Against Boxing Giants
Promoter Don King via Don King Productions (DKP) has filed a multi-party lawsuit targeting Sela, The WBA, Ring Magazine, and heavyweight Michael Hunter. The lawsuit alleges a “coordinated, knowing campaign” to breach King’s exclusive promotional rights with Michael Hunter following the short-lived announcement of a bout between Hunter and Jarrell Miller proposed for September 11, […]
Usyk vs. Kickboxer Verhoeven Announced For May
Oleksandr Usyk will put his WBC heavyweight title on the line against ex-GLORY Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt. This fight marks the first time Usyk (WBA, WBC and IBF champ) will compete professionally in North Africa, adding a new chapter. After stopping Daniel Dubois in July 2025 for the second […]
Zuffa Boxing Reportedly Close To Agreeing Sky Sports Deal
Zuffa Boxing, led by UFC CEO Dana White and WWE President Nick Khan, is reportedly on the verge of securing a multi-year broadcast partnership with Sky Sports. According to reports, the deal is “on the precipice” of being finalized. This follows the news of Zuffa’s recent market moves in the UK. The promotion is the […]
Fans React To Benn Vs. Prograis – ‘$15 Million For This'
Conor Benn’s first appearance under the Zuffa Boxing banner will be against former two-time world champion Regis Prograis on April 11 at a catchweight of 150-lbs, but is it the right move? The bout will serve as the co-main event for the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Netflix. Benn’s […]