Boxing News
KSI claims Nate Diaz and several other ex-UFC stars rejected March boxing match against him: "We were scrambling"
Josh Evanoff - February 11, 2025
YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has claimed that Nate Diaz and several ex-UFC stars rejected a fight against him. ‘The Nightmare’ recently booked his return to the boxing ring earlier this month. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision loss to Tommy Fury in late 2023, KSI will meet Dillon Danis. ‘El Jefe’ wasn’t the first choice, as the YouTuber was originally set to meet ex-football star Wayne Bridge at Misfits 21 instead.
ESPN reportedly moving on from Top Rank Boxing this summer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2025
The end of an era with ESPN and Top Rank Boxing is imminent. Front Office Sports reports that ESPN is moving on from the long-running boxing promotion after the two sides had been in business together for eight years. It was noted in the report that while the deal is set to expire this August, the premier sports network could end the partnership sooner if a suitable replacement is found.
Michael Bisping torches Jake Paul for his reaction to Canelo Alvarez fight talks fizzling out
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2025
Michael Bisping has heard of enough of Jake Paul. Paul has been in the headlines again after talks of a mega showdown with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez fell apart. “The Problem Child” claimed that both men had agreed to the bout and even revealed what he said was going to be the official poster for the fight. Alvarez ended up pivoting and signing a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, which excludes the fight with Paul.
Dana White reacts to Canelo Alvarez ditching Jake Paul fight in favor of Riyadh Season
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 9, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has shared his take on Canelo Alvarez ditching the Jake Paul fight in favor of Riyadh Season. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger initially reported that Alvarez vs. Paul was close to being finalized. Things quickly changed within 24 hours after it was announced by Turki Alalshikh that the Mexican star signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, and that does not include a fight with “The Problem Child.”
Retired boxing star Amir Khan names his price for rumored KSI fight: "I am my own boss now"
Josh Evanoff - February 7, 2025
Former boxing champion Amir Khan has opened up on a potential fight with KSI. A boxing match between ‘King’ and ‘The Nightmare’ has been rumored for around a year now. For Amir Khan, the fight would be his first, since a 2022 knockout loss to Kell Brook. While the former champion retired following the defeat, he’s since shown interest in a return for a huge payday against either KSI or Jake Paul.
Promoter says Canelo Alvarez only boxes "real fighters" after Jake Paul bout fizzles
Cole Shelton - February 7, 2025
Canelo Alvarez will no longer be boxing Jake Paul as the bout fizzled just as the fight was close to happening. It was reported on February 6 that Alvarez and Paul were closing in on a fight that would see them box on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas with the event aired on Netflix. Yet, hours later, it was revealed Alvarez walked back on the deal and ended up signing with Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
Jake Paul accuses Canelo Alvarez of ducking after fight talks fizzle out: 'I'm the new face of boxing'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 7, 2025
It looks like we won’t be getting Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul after all, and “The Problem Child” is not happy. Boxing fans were sent into a frenzy with a slew of mixed reports claiming that a showdown between Alvarez and pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford was shelved in favor of a clash between the Mexican legend and Paul. Crawford later clarified that he was still set to fight Alvarez in September.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford now off, Mexican boxer instead targets Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2025
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is now off, as the boxing superstar has now targeted Jake Paul. Over the last few weeks, several reports about a fight between Canelo Alvarez and ‘Bud’ have emerged. Terence Crawford and Turki Alalshikh have repeatedly shown interest in booking the fight in the past, so the news didn’t come as a huge shock. According to a recent report from The Ring, an agreement was in place for the bout.
KSI vs. Dillon Danis announced for Misfits Boxing card this spring in Manchester
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 4, 2025
A boxing match between KSI and Dillon Danis has been made official. The ‘X’ account of Misfits Boxing announced the matchup and released a promo video, as well as the official poster for the event. Also included in the announcement was a date, location, and venue. The fight is scheduled for March 29th and it’ll be held inside the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul boxing match agreed to for Cinco De Mayo
Josh Evanoff - February 3, 2025
According to a recent report, Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul will meet in the boxing ring later this year. ‘The Problem Child’ hasn’t been seen since his boxing match against Mike Tyson in November. Back for the first time since knocking out BKFC Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul met ‘Iron Mike’. The bout was Tyson’s first professional fight since 2005 when he retired following a stoppage loss to journeyman Kevin McBride.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford deal finalized, megafight set for September in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - February 3, 2025
Champions Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will meet in a boxing ring later this year in Las Vegas. It’s not exactly a secret that the two champions have been in discussions to fight for a few months now. Following a knockout win over Errol Spence Jr. in the summer of 2023, Terence Crawford called out Canelo Alvarez. At the time, ‘Bud’ was the undisputed welterweight champion who would need to climb three weight classes for the fight.
David Benavidez explains how Canelo Alvarez's refusal to fight him serves as motivation
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 2, 2025
David Benavidez believes Canelo Alvarez is showing fans just how dangerous he is by not fighting him. Benavidez is on a tear in the world of boxing. Rather than wait around for Alvarez in the super middleweight division, “The Mexican Monster” moved up to light heavyweight to defeat Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim gold. He recently followed that up by defeating David Morrell for the WBA Regular light heavyweight title.
Alex Pereira shows interest in crossover boxing match with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk: "McGregor did it"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wants to face Oleksandr Usyk in the boxing ring. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since a title defense against Khalil Rountree in October. In the main event of UFC 307, Alex Pereira scored a brutal fourth-round knockout win to retain the gold. A few months removed from that stoppage victory, the Brazilian is slated to return to the cage opposite Magomed Ankalaev in March.
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is set to return in May, manager reveals two possible opponents
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2025
Super-middleweight boxing champion Canelo Alvarez will likely return to the ring in May. The Mexican superstar hasn’t been seen in action since a clash with Edgar Berlanga last September. Going head-to-head with Noche UFC on the same night in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez dominated. He floored ‘The Chosen One’ early on in the contest, not letting the momentum go. After 12 rounds of action, Alvarez retained the gold by unanimous decision.
Jake Paul trashes MMA, says it's becoming a weaker version of boxing: 'It's f*cking boring'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2025
Jake Paul isn’t exactly gung-ho on the direction of mixed martial arts. Paul has made a splash in the world of boxing and has vowed to step inside the MMA cage under the PFL banner one day. Despite his claims to enter the world of MMA, “The Problem Child” believes the sport isn’t as entertaining as it once was. While some believe MMA has gotten better thanks to the evolution of the sport, Paul thinks it has made for some boring fights.
Fans react to Jake Paul and Logan Paul teasing fight
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2025
Fight fans have given their thoughts on Jake Paul and Logan Paul teasing a boxing match against one another. As we know, Jake Paul and Logan Paul are pretty controversial figures. After starting their careers on social media, the two have been able to expand their respective empires in a pretty impressive way. From Jake becoming a star in boxing to Logan becoming a star in professional wrestling, it’s been a pretty impressive run for the Paul brothers.
Conor McGregor confirms UFC shot down rumored boxing match against Logan Paul: "They weren't into it"
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2025
Conor McGregor has confirmed the UFC shot down his planned boxing match against Logan Paul. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in action since his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in mid-2021. That night saw Conor McGregor snap his leg in the final seconds of the first round, in a brutal injury. While the Irishman promised a return to the cage by the end of 2022, that return never came. Even when McGregor booked a comeback fight against Michael Chandler last year, he withdrew due to injury.
Terence Crawford's team confirms massive Canelo Alvarez bout is slated for September: "David vs. Goliath"
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2025
It appears that boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will indeed clash on September 13th. The Mexican superstar and ‘Bud’ have been in talks to fight for a few years now. Following Terence Crawford’s knockout win over Errol Spence Jr. in the summer of 2023, he called out Canelo Alvarez. At the time, the then-unified welterweight champion stated he wanted the bout to become undisputed in a historic third weight class.