Boxing News
Jake Paul sends direct message to Anthony Joshua ahead of boxing match: 'Let's go to war'
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2025
Jake Paul has sent a clear message to Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated fight on Friday. Paul is set to take on Joshua in an intriguing heavyweight fight, which is a massive step-up in competition for the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer. Heading into the bout, many expect Joshua to make quick work of Paul and get a knockout early; however, some have wondered how seriously Joshua is taking it.
Tyson Fury goes off on 'big bum' Anthony Joshua after pre-fight death threat to Jake Paul
Curtis Calhoun - December 17, 2025
Tyson Fury went off on Anthony Joshua for saying he could ‘kill’ Jake Paul in the ring this Friday in their upcoming fight. Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is about two days away from fighting Jake Paul in his long-awaited return to the ring. Joshua, who hasn’t fought since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last year, poses the toughest test of Paul’s polarizing boxing career.
Tony Ferguson sought out advice from former WWE champion: 'I value his opinion'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 17, 2025
Tony Ferguson once called upon a former WWE titleholder for some advice. Ferguson turned into a popular pro MMA personality who could mix it up with elite talent during his prime years. Ferguson even captured the interim UFC Lightweight Championship at one point. While he ultimately left UFC on a losing skid, he has rebounded under the Misfits Boxing banner.
Eddie Hearn admits that he can't defend Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2025
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has admitted that he understands the criticism behind Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. On Friday night, Anthony Joshua will lock horns with Jake Paul in one of the most bizarre crossover fights in recent memory. AJ is a former boxing heavyweight champion, whereas Paul has never fought anyone at this level before. As you can imagine, many are quite concerned about Jake’s health given what the Brit did to Francis Ngannou in a similar contest.
BREAKING: Terence Crawford announces boxing retirement to 'walk away on his own terms'
Curtis Calhoun - December 16, 2025
The conclusion of one of boxing’s legendary careers was announced on Tuesday as Terence Crawford opted to hang up the gloves. Legendary boxer Terence Crawford shook the boxing world on Tuesday when the 38-year-old superstar announced his abrupt retirement from the sport.
Retired UFC fighter slams predictions for Jake Paul to upset Anthony Joshua
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 16, 2025
One retired UFC veteran is tired of seeing predictions for Jake Paul to defeat Anthony Joshua, as he senses inauthenticity. Paul is scheduled to share the boxing ring with Anthony Joshua on Friday. The professional bout is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds. Credible boxing experts have picked Joshua to finish Paul early unless he wants to drag things out. Some MMA fighters have gone against the grain and picked “El Gallo” to pull off the massive upset.
Jake Paul promises to deliver 'biggest upset in sport of boxing' against Anthony Joshua
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 16, 2025
Jake Paul has vowed to turned the boxing world upside down when he clashes with Anthony Joshua on Friday. Paul and Joshua are set to do battle in an eight-round pro boxing match inside the Kaseya Center in Miami. “The Problem Child” was initially set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Paul put a halt to the matchup amid Davis’ civil suit alleging domestic abuse.
Anthony Joshua reveals his plan to "break" Jake Paul in boxing superfight
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2025
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spoken about how he plans to break Jake Paul in their fight this week. On Friday night, Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in a boxing match that few can believe is actually happening. It is a professional heavyweight contest, with AJ – obviously – being seen as the clear favorite. Of course, strange things happen all the time in combat sports, but you won’t find many people who are actually backing Paul in this one.
UFC legend thinks Jake Paul 'has a chance' against Anthony Joshua
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer won’t rule out the possibility of an upset win for Jake Paul over Anthony Joshua. Paul and Joshua are set to collide in a boxing match on Friday inside the Kaseya Center in Miami. “The Problem Child” is a massive underdog going into the bout, as he isn’t a natural heavyweight and his credentials are far behind Joshua’s. Still, Paul has confidence in his ability to shock the world.
REPORT: Tyson Fury set to headline Riyadh Season 'mega event' against fellow superstar
Curtis Calhoun - December 12, 2025
Heavyweight legend Tyson Fury will reportedly end his latest boxing retirement for a 2026 ‘mega event’ under the Riyadh Season banner. When former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement earlier this year, few fans and pundits believed his retirement would be permanent. Almost a full year to the day of his last fight, it appears Fury is actively working on a path back to the ring for a massive showdown in 2026.
Anderson Silva believes Jake Paul deserves more credit in boxing
Harry Kettle - December 12, 2025
UFC legend Anderson Silva believes former opponent Jake Paul deserves more credit in the world of boxing. Next Friday night, Jake Paul will take on the toughest test of his career thus far – by a country mile. He will lock horns with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, in what many believe will be a one-sided beatdown with Joshua coming away with a comprehensive victory.
Demetrious Johnson: "I think Jake [Paul] can knock [Anthony Joshua] out"
Dylan Bowker - December 11, 2025
Demetrious Johnson has weighed in with his thoughts on the highly discussed Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua bout, and he would seemingly not be surprised if the influencer interloper were to stop the former Olympic medalist and multiple time heavyweight world champion. This thought was expressed by the record-setting UFC champion, as well as former ONE Championship titleholder, during a recent interview he was doing on his YouTube channel. DJ was speaking to former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley as part of the former’s channel Mighty, and the two delved into several subjects.
Anthony Joshua shoots down rumors he can't KO Jake Paul: 'Seek and destroy'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2025
Anthony Joshua makes it clear that he can KO Jake Paul and plans to do it on December 19. The former heavyweight champion Joshua is taking on Paul in a massive fight, which came as a surprise. Joshua is a massive -1300 favorite while the YouTuber-turned-boxer is a +700 underdog on FanDuel.
Dana White slams Ronda Rousey vs. Katie Taylor report during UFC 323 presser
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
Dana White has trashed a report claiming that Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor are in talks for a boxing match. White had a busy night on Saturday with UFC 323 in Las Vegas, but he managed to get a question about the sweet science. It isn’t surprising, given White’s involvement with Zuffa Boxing. This time, White was asked about claims that Rousey vs. Taylor is being discussed for a possible clash in summer 2026.
Dillon Danis out of upcoming MMA fight due to medical issues stemming from UFC 322 crowd brawl
Curtis Calhoun - December 5, 2025
Dillon Danis is out of his scheduled Misfits MMA title fight against Anthony Taylor due to medical issues stemming from UFC 322. Dillon Danis’s controversial career seemed to be moving in the right direction after a triumphant performance in his MMA comeback earlier this year against Warren Spencer at Misfits 22. Danis won the inaugural Misfits MMA light heavyweight championship by submitting Spencer by guillotine in just 15 seconds.
Nate Diaz trolls Ryan Garcia after boxing star calls to train with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Dagestan
Curtis Calhoun - December 5, 2025
Ryan Garcia is interested in teaming up with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Dagestan, and former UFC superstar Nate Diaz wasn’t having it. UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov unintentionally created a popular meme when he repeatedly called for athletes to ‘train for 2-3 years in Dagestan’ to get in peak shape. Daniel Cormier’s wrestling understudies, and UFC fighters like Belal Muhammad, have benefited from working as Nurmagomedov’s understudies.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have polarizing takes on Muhammad Ali Revival Act
Dylan Bowker - December 2, 2025
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were opposing forces in the ring at one point with the two remaining in contrasting positions, but now regarding the Muhammad Ali Revival Act. Tyson reveres Muhammad Ali as an idol, which surprised some when he came out in support for this controversial amendment in legislation, which aims to bring more of a UFC structure to the world of boxing. ‘Iron’ Mike articulated in a letter to Congress that he felt the amendment honored the spirit of the first Ali Act by protecting fighters from new techniques promoters were using exploit fighters via monopolization tactics. Tyson had sent the letter backing the bill, which was obtained by MMA Fighting.
Gina Carano seen training with Merab Dvalishvili's coach amid rumblings of Ronda Rousey return
Dylan Bowker - December 2, 2025
Gina Carano has posted some recent footage honing her fighting skills and working with Merab Dvalishvili’s coach had some wondering if the women’s MMA icon would be returning to competition. It seems like these kinds of headlines are popping up recently in women’s combat sports overall, with rumblings of ‘Rowdy’ Ronda Rousey taking on Katie Taylor in a boxing bout that may possibly transpire next year. John Wood was the individual in question working with Carano at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas. Wood will be cornering Merab Dvalishvili as he embarks on yet another bantamweight title defense. The Georgian titleholder battles Petr Yan in a rematch on Saturday.