Boxing News

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall plans to ‘maximize’ his potential after a shocking signing with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. Tom Aspinall’s first UFC heavyweight title defense ended in chaos as his fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last year. Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries suffered in a short-lived bout and recently underwent another surgery on both of his eyes impacted by accidental pokes.

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White didn’t expect Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn would become one of his biggest enemies in his new business venture. Dana White is riding high as Zuffa Boxing takes shape in its inaugural year as a promotion. White recently signed Conor Benn, one of the best boxers in the world, to a lucrative $15 million deal for an upcoming fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026

The current rivalry between Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn and Zuffa’s Dana White has gotten even more intriguing. Zuffa Boxing made a big splash by signing Conor Benn to one-fight deal worth $15 million. Benn had been a fighter under Hearn for a decade before Zuffa Boxing made the move. Hearn has made it clear in interviews that he’s disappointed that Benn would sign on with someone he’s in a war of words with.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

UFC superstar Israel Adesanya is the latest big name to question Dana White on fighter pay after Conor Benn’s mega deal with Zuffa Boxing. UFC CEO Dana White made his first big splash as the head of Zuffa Boxing in signing superstar Conor Benn to a lucrative $15 million, one-fight deal. White got the latest laugh in his ongoing feud with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn by signing one of Hearn’s longtime staples.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 1, 2026

Ryan Garcia is open to a rematch with Devin Haney, but he has fired a warning shot. Garcia is fresh off a dominant WBC welterweight title win over Mario Barrios on Feb. 21. It was the first non-interim world title victory for “KingRy.” Many argue it’s the best performance of Garcia’s career to date.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk’s next title fight won’t be against an opponent many were expecting. Ring Magazine has announced that Usyk is set to put his WBC heavyweight title at stake against elite kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Much had been made over Verhoeven’s combat sports ventures outside of kickboxing, but few could’ve anticipated a championship bout against Usyk.

BJ Penn Staff - February 27, 2026

Jake Paul wants to get into the ring with UFC champion Ilia Topuria, and it sounds like his wish may be granted. Paul, a social media influencer, is one of the biggest stars in boxing today. However, he has spent much of his career so far battling aging UFC veterans, which has been the source of major criticism.

Curtis Calhoun - February 26, 2026

Joe Rogan weighed in on the hilarious mishap by the promotion in misidentifying Terence Crawford as Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar. Boxing legend Terence Crawford recently hung up the gloves after his win over Canelo Alvarez last year. Crawford is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, and he transformed himself into a global superstar with his victory over Alvarez.

Curtis Calhoun - February 24, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor believes the upcoming Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega rematch won’t be competitive. Boxing fans were treated to a mega announcement earlier this week when it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will run it back in the ring later this year at the Las Vegas Sphere. Both legends will resume their professional boxing careers in a rematch of one of the sport’s iconic rivalries.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 24, 2026

Dana White made a power play by signing Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing as far as one MMA legend is concerned. When news broke that Benn was jumping ship from Matchroom to Zuffa, it left the boxing world stunned. Benn had been aligned with Eddie Hearn for a decade. Hearn backed Benn, who had been under drug testing scrutiny. Matchroom was also able to get Benn two fights with Chris Eubank Jr. Those were the biggest fights of Benn’s career, but he still decided to sign with Hearn’s new rival.

Curtis Calhoun - February 23, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has questions for Dana White after Conor Benn’s eight-figure deal with Zuffa Boxing. Dana White scored a massive win over his promotional rival Eddie Hearn in signing Conor Benn to a one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing. Benn, a longtime fighter under Hearn’s umbrella, is expected to return to the ring later this year against a to-be-announced rival, potentially Chris Eubank Jr., for a trilogy bout.

Cole Shelton - February 23, 2026

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to run it back. Mayweather is set to return to boxing for an exhibition match against Mike Tyson in April. After that, ‘Money’ said he would be returning to the professional ranks. And, according to boxing insider Mike Coppinger, Mayweather and Pacquiao are set to rematch this fall, with Sphere in Las Vegas.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has issued his first public remarks after Conor Benn parted ways to sign with Zuffa Boxing. Conor Benn and Dana White nearly broke the internet on Friday when it was announced that the two sides agreed to a lucrative, one-fight deal under Zuffa Boxing. The deal is reportedly worth eight figures and could potentially be extended after Benn’s planned return to the ring.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Conor Benn sent a message to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn in his first remarks since signing with Zuffa Boxing. Boxing superstar Conor Benn nearly broke the internet when he signed with Dana White’s boxing promotion, Zuffa Boxing, in a seismic move in the industry.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Jake Paul might be on the sidelines for a while after undergoing another major surgery on his jaw following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Jake Paul suffered the second professional loss of his polarizing boxing career in December against former heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua. For the first time in his career, Paul was stopped inside the ring, as Joshua broke Paul’s jaw with a brutal right hand.

Curtis Calhoun - February 20, 2026

Dana White got the upper hand over Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn in the latest chapter of their budding rivalry. Zuffa Boxing head Dana White and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn have formed one of the sport’s newest rivalries in fight promotion. The two sides have traded barbs for weeks since White officially launched Zuffa Boxing earlier this year.

Curtis Calhoun - February 18, 2026

The brewing feud between UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took a bizarre turn this week. Dana White’s venture into boxing has only lasted a few months, and he’s already made a fitting rival in Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2026

Boxing legend Terence Crawford has revealed that he always planned on retiring from the sport after his Canelo Alvarez fight. Upon announcing his retirement from professional boxing, Terence Crawford was lauded as one of the greatest boxers of his generation – and perhaps one of the greatest of all time. He walked away from the sport with an undefeated 42-0 record, with his last outing being a comprehensive victory over Canelo Alvarez.