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Joshua 'talking to opponents' for last-gasp fight

Nov 12, 2025 12:31 0 14 0 0

Anthony Joshua is "talking to opponents" but time is running out for a last-gasp fight in 2025 to be organised.

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The remarkable life (and near death) of boxer Christy Martin

Nov 11, 2025 17:14 0 20 0 0

Christy Martin was a boxing superstar who fought on Tyson cards and headlined in Madison Square Garden. Then her husband tried to kill her. Here's the story of how the 'Coal Miner's Daughter' kept fig…

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Eubank trainer 'BoMac': Benn is 'already beat'

Nov 11, 2025 16:54 0 17 0 0

Chris Eubank Jr.'s trainer Brian "BoMac" McIntyre believes Conor Benn is "already beat" and is backing his fighter to go 2-0 against his rival.

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Ortiz pummels Lubin, then gets heated with Ennis

Nov 11, 2025 14:40 0 10 0 0

Vergil Ortiz barely broke a sweat in finishing Erickson Lubin in two rounds on Saturday.

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Adam Azim's secret? Family connection and an 'untouchable' bond

Nov 11, 2025 14:29 0 14 0 0

A fighter's relationship with their parents -- good or bad -- is often a defining one in their story. Adam Azim's journey in boxing is no different.

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Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn II: How to watch, ring walk time, latest news

Nov 11, 2025 11:25 0 17 0 0

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will clash for a second time as their storied rivalry continued on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the fight.

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'Bit slim': Benn teases Eubank over making weight

Nov 11, 2025 10:43 0 15 0 0

Conor Benn teased Chris Eubank Jr about making weight during the pair's first face-off ahead of their second battle on Saturday.

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Itauma to fight a former Joshua opponent

Nov 10, 2025 14:00 0 12 0 0

Moses Itauma will return to the ring on Jan. 24 in Manchester, England, taking on American Jermaine Franklin at the Co-Op Live arena.

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Hearn clears up three rumours about Joshua

Nov 09, 2025 15:50 0 10 0 0

Promoter Eddie Hearn clarifies three rumours about what Anthony Joshua will do next.

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Sources: Zayas-Baraou unification bout Jan. 31

Nov 08, 2025 22:45 0 10 0 0

WBO champion Xander Zayas and WBA titleholder Abass Baraou will meet in a junior middleweight title unification bout on Jan 31 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin: Five things to know

Nov 07, 2025 15:29 0 8 0 0

Can Vergil Ortiz Jr. win his first world title? Will Erickson Lubin test Ortiz and finally win the "big fight"?

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Shields inks $8M, multifight deal, eyes '26 return

Nov 07, 2025 14:20 0 9 0 0

Claressa Shields, current undisputed heavyweight champion and the top pound-for-pound fighter in women's boxing, has signed multifight deal that will pay her a minimum of $8 million going forward.

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