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Anthony Joshua back in gym after car crash

Jan 16, 2026 15:03 0 3 0 0

Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends.

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In a cruel and unforgiving sport, Smith provides a welcome dose of joy

Jan 16, 2026 14:51 0 10 0 0

Dalton Smith's world title capture was proof that good guys do, sometimes -- even in boxing -- finish finish...

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Canelo to return to ring for 'big fight' on Sept. 12

Jan 16, 2026 01:34 0 10 0 0

Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring on Sept. 12, Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday.

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Tszyu, Zerafa almost come to blows at weigh-in

Jan 16, 2026 00:37 0 14 0 0

Michael Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu had to be separated by security ahead of their blood feud boxing showdown as both explained why their animosity runs deep.

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Shalom: Deal close for Mayer, Price title clash

Jan 15, 2026 17:07 0 12 0 0

Ben Shalom has revealed "repeated offers" have been made for Lauren Price to fight Mikaela Mayer in Cardiff and believes a deal is close.

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Chris Eubank Jr. on track to make 'full recovery' from medical issue - Ben Shalom

Jan 15, 2026 15:56 0 6 0 0

Chris Eubank Jr. is on track to make a full recovery from the medical issue that impacted him in the lead up to his rematch defeat to Conor Benn in November, promoter Ben Shalom has said.

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Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A new No. 1 crowned, plus a top-10 return

Jan 15, 2026 14:58 0 8 0 0

Oleksandr Usyk takes over Terence Crawford and a familiar face makes his return to the list. Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.

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Arrest warrant issued for WBA champ G. Davis

Jan 14, 2026 22:57 0 7 0 0

An arrest warrant has been issued for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident dating back to October.

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Boxing fights we want to see in 2026: Haney-Garcia 2, Canelo-Benavidez, more

Jan 14, 2026 16:46 0 3 0 0

A lot of major fights took place in 2025 -- but which megafights do we want to see in the year ahead?

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Sources: Benavidez to fight Ramirez on May 2

Jan 14, 2026 15:13 0 8 0 0

David Benavidez will move up in class to challenge WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on May 2 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

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Garcia getting title shot vs. Barrios on Feb. 21

Jan 14, 2026 15:12 0 13 0 0

Ryan Garcia will attempt to win his first major world title when he challenges WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Itauma injured in camp, Franklin fight postponed

Jan 13, 2026 12:11 0 11 0 0

Moses Itauma's fight against Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after the Brit sustained an injury in camp, Queensberry Promotions have confirmed.

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