Ryan Garcia says his departure from Golden Boy Promotions is nearly complete. The WBC welterweight champion revealed this week that he has one fight left on his contract before he can move on.

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Devin Haney’s search for a marquee opponent has taken another turn.

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Bakhram Murtazaliev’s next fight appears far more immediate than his next title opportunity.

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Gene Fullmer survived one of the most dangerous moments of his championship reign on August 5, 1961, edging Florentino Fernandez by split decision after 15 bruising rounds at Ogden Stadium in Ogden, Utah. Defending the National Boxing Association world middleweight title before a hometown crowd, Fullmer built enough of an early lead to survive after suffering a broken right elbow late in the fight.

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Shakur Stevenson says fans should stop expecting a fight with Devin Haney after announcing he has ended all discussions surrounding one of boxing’s most talked-about matchups.

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Filip Hrgovic presents the most complete challenge of Moses Itauma’s career. With the vacant IBF title now at stake, the unbeaten British contender enters his biggest professional test against an opponent capable of extending him past the explosive starts that have defined his rise.

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The WBC cruiserweight title picture took another major turn Tuesday with David Benavidez reportedly being lined up to face interim WBC titleholder Michal Cieslak in November or December.

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William Zepeda delivered a commanding performance in his title-winning victory over Lamont Roach Jr. Veteran trainer Abel Sanchez believes a disciplined game plan and clear physical advantages helped the Mexican southpaw take control from the opening bell.

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Raymond Muratalla’s camp reacted immediately after WBO president Gustavo Olivieri identified the IBF lightweight champion as a leading candidate for Shakur Stevenson’s mandatory challenger position at light welterweight.

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Zuffa Boxing confirmed Tuesday that Jai Opetaia will face WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian in the co-main event of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn on September 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ring Magazine also announced the matchup, ending weeks of speculation surrounding Opetaia’s next opponent.

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Anthony Joshua’s latest performance has convinced Gareth A. Davies that the former two-time heavyweight champion is no longer the same fighter. After surviving an early scare before stopping Kristian Prenga, Joshua left respected observers questioning if his punch resistance has permanently deteriorated.

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George Foreman proved he belonged among boxing’s rising elite on August 4, 1970, battering George Chuvalo into a third-round stoppage before 12,526 fans at Madison Square Garden in New York. Referee Arthur Mercante halted the bout at 1:41 of the third round, giving the 21-year-old Olympic gold medalist the biggest victory of his young professional career.

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Frank Sanchez stepped aside from an immediate shot at the vacant IBF heavyweight title, clearing the path for the August 29 match between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic in London. In exchange, the Cuban contender secured a financial settlement along with an agreement to face the winner in December.

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Dave Allen has revealed that a loss at this stage of his career would lead to him walking away from the sport. The Doncaster heavyweight has been a hugely…

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Devin Haney has the credentials to pursue WBO Super Champion status, according to organization president Gustavo Olivieri. If the Championship Committee approves the designation, Haney would receive special rights and privileges under WBO rules that can provide greater flexibility in meeting mandatory title obligations.

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Moses Itauma’s August 29 fight against Filip Hrgovic has been upgraded to a vacant IBF heavyweight title bout, giving the 21-year-old Briton an opportunity to win a world championship far earlier than most heavyweight prospects.

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Former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven is looking to make his mark on the heavyweight division. Verhoeven is considered one of the greatest kickboxers of all time, having held the heavyweight…

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Shakur Stevenson may shortly have a difficult decision to make after WBO president Gustavo Olivieri revealed the timetable for his first mandatory title defense at light welterweight.

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Henry Armstrong’s climb toward boxing greatness took a major step forward on August 4, 1936, when he overwhelmed Baby Arizmendi over 10 brutal rounds at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.

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Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will return on September 19 against Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo in a 140-pound bout. The Mexican star will defend his interim WBC light welterweight title in his latest appearance.

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