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Apr 18 2026

Dana White calls Conor Benn “big time,” builds plans around him

Dana White showed no hesitation in backing Conor Benn, committing to the British welterweight with a new long-term deal and strong praise despite criticism of his recent win over Regis Prograis, making it clear he sees Benn as a central part of Zuffa Boxing’s plans.

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Apr 18 2026

Paulie Malignaggi says Xander Zayas can become a “mega star” overnight with win over Ennis

Paulie Malignaggi believes Xander Zayas is one win away from a major breakthrough, pointing to the stardom upside tied to his background and fan appeal if he defeats Jaron Ennis.

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Apr 18 2026

Shakur Stevenson Can’t Stop Thinking About Devin Haney, Terms Still Don’t Match

Shakur Stevenson keeps bringing up Devin Haney, but the way he’s talking about the fight still leaves it out of reach.

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Apr 18 2026

Ayahna Gonzales Becomes Sacramento State’s First Female National Champion

Recently, Ayahna Gonzales, a sophomore in Sacramento State’s Combat U program, made history by winning a national title at the 2026 (NCBA) National College Boxing Association Championships.

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Apr 17 2026

Manny Pacquiao Reveals Real Reason Why Floyd Mayweather Doesn’t Want Pro Rematch

Manny Pacquiao has revealed exactly why he believes Floyd Mayweather is avoiding facing him in a professional bout this year. It was announced back in February that the…

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Apr 17 2026

Conor Benn Names Ryan Garcia First Target After Zuffa Signing

Conor Benn says Ryan Garcia is his “priority” fight after signing a long-term deal with Zuffa Boxing, making clear the WBC title clash is the one he wants next as he looks to maximize what he calls his prime years at 29.

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Apr 17 2026

Galal Yafai Lands Title Shot vs Ricardo Sandoval, Fans React

Galal Yafai is being moved straight into a world title fight after a damaging night in the ring that was later erased on paper, and the decision is already drawing criticism.

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Apr 17 2026

Eddie Hearn Hits Back at Simon Jordan Over Anthony Joshua Claim

Eddie Hearn has responded to Simon Jordan after the broadcaster questioned whether Anthony Joshua still deserves to be called boxing’s “landlord,” pushing back on criticism tied to Joshua’s recent loss to Daniel Dubois and his win over Jake Paul.

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Apr 17 2026

Gilberto Ramirez Says 200 Rounds With Benavidez Won’t Decide Fight

Gilberto Ramirez is treating this like a fight built on familiarity, but one that could break differently once the conditions change.

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Apr 17 2026

Conor Benn handed new Zuffa deal despite Prograis doubts

Conor Benn has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Zuffa Boxing days after his unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a result that came against a 37-year-old opponent who entered injured and failed to offer sustained resistance over 10 rounds. The agreement, confirmed this week, follows Benn’s first appearance under the Zuffa banner and locks him into a long-term deal despite questions surrounding the level of that performance.

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Apr 17 2026

Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas: Bam Targets Meaningful Fights

Jesse Rodriguez will face Antonio Vargas on June 13 in Arizona, with the two-division champion moving up to bantamweight in a fight his team says fits his need for real opposition rather than routine matchups.

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Apr 17 2026

Hearn Lays Out Plan as Ben Whittaker Faces Suarez Test

Activity and timing set path toward 2027 title push

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Apr 17 2026

Makhmudov Predicts Upset In Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic After Going 12 With Allen

Arslanbek Makhmudov has shared the ring with Dave Allen, so he is well placed to break down his upcoming fight with Filip Hrgovic. Allen has had an entertaining…

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Apr 17 2026

Shakur Stevenson Drops Big Hint On His Ideal Opponent: “The Biggest Fight In Boxing”

Pound-for-pound star Shakur Stevenson has shared a massive hint on who he would like to face next. The 28-year-old from Newark made his much-anticipated return to the ring on…

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Apr 17 2026

Tommy Fury Delivers New Verdict On Jake Paul’s Punching Power

Tommy Fury knows what it’s like to get punched by Jake Paul and has now spoken about the American’s power. The pair fought more than three years ago…

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Apr 17 2026

Conor Benn Brands The Man He Wants Next A ‘Quitter’

Conor Benn has been on the offensive ever since he beat Regis Prograis last weekend. Benn, who is now 29 and has had 26 fights, has long said…

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Apr 17 2026

David Benavidez floats Oleksandr Usyk fight

David Benavidez says he could eventually pursue a fight with Oleksandr Usyk, but made clear it is a long-term idea rather than an immediate move.

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Apr 17 2026

Jake Paul Blames Egos for Mayweather-Pacquiao Delay

Jake Paul says the stalled talks for a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao come down to a familiar problem inside the sport.

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Apr 17 2026

Eddie Hearn Wants Smith-Morrell Rescheduled in Liverpool

Eddie Hearn wants the postponed fight between Callum Smith and David Morrell brought back to Liverpool later this year after its late cancellation disrupted the card.

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Apr 17 2026

David Benavidez Explains Why Anger Works Against Him

David Benavidez is talking about control ahead of his next fight against Gilberto Ramirez, but his recent performances leave a question about whether discipline alone is enough.

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