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Feb 20 2026

Josh Warrington says he has “rolled back the years” ahead of Leigh Wood rematch

Josh Warrington believes his preparation has restored something he felt slipping away, saying he has “rolled back the years” ahead of his rematch with Leigh Wood. Speaking at Friday’s weigh-in press conference in Nottingham, Warrington described a renewed sense of readiness and pointed to his condition as evidence of the urgency he has brought into this fight.

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Feb 20 2026

WBO suspends Zhanibek Alimkhanuly for one year after failed drug test

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly’s middleweight title reign has been halted by a doping suspension, removing him from competition and forcing the WBO to restructure its championship picture. The WBO confirmed Friday that it has suspended Alimkhanuly for one year following a positive test for meldonium, a banned substance, in November 2025.

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Feb 20 2026

Ryan Garcia, Mario Barrios make weight for welterweight title fight

Ryan Garcia showed he is fully committed to welterweight by making the division limit comfortably ahead of his title challenge against Mario Barrios. Both fighters made weight Friday in Las Vegas, clearing the final requirement for their scheduled championship fight this Saturday.

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Feb 20 2026

David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez confirmed for May 2 cruiserweight title fight

David Benavidez has his first title target at cruiserweight, and it comes against a champion who already belongs at the weight. Premier Boxing Champions and Golden Boy confirmed Friday that Benavidez will challenge Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlining a Prime Video pay-per-view event.

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Feb 20 2026

Oscar Duarte switches to English to insult Richardson Hitchins

Oscar Duarte abandoned Spanish mid-press conference and delivered a blunt insult in English, catching IBF champion Richardson Hitchins off guard ahead of their junior welterweight title fight

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Feb 20 2026

Ryan Garcia calls Barrios title fight ‘do or die moment’

Ryan Garcia called his title shot against Mario Barrios a “do or die moment,” acknowledging his career may not get another chance like this.

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Feb 20 2026

Eddie Hearn Weighs In On Carl Froch vs John Fury Circus Fight: “I’d Back Him”

Promoter Eddie Hearn has had his say on the wild prospect of former world super-middleweight champion Carl Froch facing John Fury in the ring this year.

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Feb 20 2026

Mike Tyson ‘Loved’ One Heavyweight Too Much To Consider Fighting Him

Mike Tyson once named the former heavyweight champion that he loved too much to even consider sharing the ring with him. Tyson dominated the heavyweight division during the late…

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Feb 20 2026

Tony Bellew ‘Feels For’ Tyson Fury Following Press Conference Incident

Tony Bellew has come out in support of Tyson Fury following plenty of controversy at his latest press conference. Fury has not only dazzled in the ring over…

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Feb 20 2026

Oscar De La Hoya says Shakur Stevenson should be ‘ashamed’ over sanction fee dispute

Oscar De La Hoya sharply criticized Shakur Stevenson for refusing to pay a sanctioning fee, saying a champion has a responsibility to honor the obligations that come with holding a title.

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Feb 20 2026

Claressa Shields Defends Undisputed Heavyweight Title Against Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Undisputed heavyweight champion runs it back with her first opponent, four belts on the line and ten years of work behind it

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Feb 20 2026

Frank Martin doubts Nahir Albright will stand and trade at 140

Martin believes early contact will force Albright off his spot

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Feb 20 2026

Andy Cruz moves straight back into title path after loss

Andy Cruz is being pushed straight back into a title eliminator because his career timeline leaves no room for a slow rebuild.

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Feb 20 2026

Shakur Stevenson chasing Ryan Garcia payday before it disappears

Shakur Stevenson is already pushing hard for a money fight against Ryan Garcia, and he’s not even waiting to see if Garcia can get past WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday night in Las Vegas. He’s acting like Garcia winning is already expected, which tells you where his focus is.

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Feb 20 2026

Bernie Davis Says Fighters Will Move Away From Traditional Titles

Terence Crawford’s longtime coach Bernie Davis believes sanctioning-body belts are losing their influence, saying fighters are increasingly choosing career-defining fights without relying on traditional championship recognition

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Feb 20 2026

Mario Barrios Says Promotion Focused on Ryan Garcia Doesn’t Bother Him

Mario Barrios acknowledged the promotion has largely centered on Ryan Garcia, but said it has not affected his preparation as he prepares to defend the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas

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Feb 19 2026

Oscar Duarte Ready To Take Title From Unsettled Richardson Hitchins

Richardson Hitchins appeared visibly nervous as he locked eyes with the #3-ranked challenger Oscar Duarte at today’s final press conference, a sign that the reality of Saturday night is starting to set in.

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Feb 19 2026

Shane Mosley Names His Most Satisfying Victory

Hall of Fame great Shane Mosley has revealed the most satisfying victory of his decorated professional boxing career. Despite suffering ten defeats during his tenure, ‘Sugar Shane’ became one…

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Feb 19 2026

Curmel Moton Faces Wilfredo Flores in First Fight After Pacquiao Move

Curmel Moton’s first fight under Manny Pacquiao Promotions keeps his development controlled, as he steps up to welterweight against veteran Wilfredo Flores

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Feb 19 2026

Josh Warrington admits he thought his career was over before Leigh Wood rematch

Josh Warrington revealed he believed his career had reached its end after defeat to Anthony Cacace, before deciding to return and pursue a rematch with Leigh Wood that now carries major implications for both fighters

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