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Fury vs Joshua: Heavyweight Clash Stalls Over Madison Square Garden Venue Dispute
Tyson Fury has threatened to find a new opponent for November after contract disputes regarding a New York venue and tax ramifications halted the Anthony Joshua fight.
Warren Warns Fury Joshua Venue Dispute Could Postpone November Showdown
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren confirmed Tyson Fury signed for the heavyweight clash in January, but venue disagreements between London and New York persist.
Claressa Shields Secures $8M Deal Ahead of Franchón Crews-Dezurn Main Event
Undefeated heavyweight champion Claressa Shields signed a record-breaking $8 million multifight contract including a $3 million signing bonus.
Hearn Mandates UK Venue for Fury-Joshua After Second-Round Prenga KO
Anthony Joshua secured his Tyson Fury showdown with a second-round stoppage of Kristian Prenga, as Eddie Hearn insists the bout must remain in the UK.
Anthony Joshua Survives Two Knockdowns to KO Kristian Prenga in Round 2
Anthony Joshua overcame a right hand and right uppercut that floored him twice in the first round to stop Kristian Prenga in the second.
Joshua Survives Two Knockdowns, Fury Stops Wach in 7 to Set November Date
Anthony Joshua overcame a 20-second knockdown to defeat Kristian Prenga, while Tyson Fury secured a seventh-round stoppage against Mariusz Wach.
Former Champ Andy Ruiz Jr. Faces Damian Knyba Sept. 4 at Prudential Center
Former heavyweight titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr. is scheduled to fight Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 in Newark, New Jersey.
Hearn Confirms 'No Request' for Joshua-Fury Fight to Be Held in United States
Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn told ESPN that no formal request has been made to move the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury clash to America.
Deontay Wilder Issues Direct 'Let’s Do It' Challenge to Anthony Joshua
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder called out Anthony Joshua on Saturday, stating that a potential bout between the two stars makes perfect sense.
Deontay Wilder Defeats Derek Chisora in Bruising Heavyweight Brawl
Deontay Wilder secured a victory over Derek Chisora this Saturday in a scrappy heavyweight contest that shifts the title landscape.
Chisora vs Wilder: Heavyweights Meet for 50th Pro Fights at The O2
Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) faces Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) in a London heavyweight bout marking the 50th career appearance for both men.
Deontay Wilder Cites Peak Confidence for Saturday Derek Chisora Showdown
Heavyweight Deontay Wilder declares his self-belief is at an all-time high before facing Derek Chisora this Saturday.
Moses Itauma Stops Jermaine Franklin Jr via Round Five Knockout
Heavyweight Moses Itauma continued his professional rise on Saturday by securing a brutal knockout against American opponent Jermaine Franklin Jr in the fifth round.
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin: 13-0 Prospect Faces Veteran in Manchester
Rising heavyweight Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) returns to the ring in Manchester to face American Jermaine Franklin Jr. (24-2, 15 KOs).
Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic Set for Heavyweight Stadium Clash on May 16
Heavyweights Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic are scheduled to fight in a Doncaster stadium on May 16.
Moses Itauma Labels Jermaine Franklin Bout the Final Piece of the Heavyweight Puzzle
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma prepares for his toughest test to date against American veteran Jermaine Franklin Jr. in Riyadh this December.
The Statistical Ascent of Heavyweight Prospect Moses Itauma
A deep dive into the professional metrics and technical development of Moses Itauma as he navigates the heavyweight division.
Chasing Iron Mike: Moses Itauma’s Statistical Sprint to Heavyweight History
At 19 years old, Moses Itauma is currently 9-0 with 7 knockouts, racing against a November 2025 deadline to surpass Mike Tyson's historic championship milestone.
Dana White Questions Eddie Hearn's Signing of Tom Aspinall to Matchroom
UFC President Dana White stated he "doesn't get" the Hearn-Aspinall deal involving the heavyweight champion and Matchroom Talent Agency.
John Fury Claims Tyson Fury is 'Past His Best' Ahead of April 11 Return
John Fury asserts that Tyson Fury has been 'finished' since the Deontay Wilder trilogy as the 37-year-old prepares for an April 11 bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Richard Torrez Jr vs. Frank Sanchez IBF Title Eliminator Canceled Due to Injury
Undefeated heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. will no longer face Frank Sanchez on March 28 following a training injury suffered by Sanchez.
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Signs with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has become the inaugural signing for the Matchroom Talent Agency in a commercial and advisory deal.
ESPN Boxing Rankings: Usyk Hits No. 1 as Ennis and Ortiz Jr. Enter Top 10
Oleksandr Usyk claims the No. 1 spot in the ESPN boxing rankings following Terence Crawford’s retirement, while Jaron Ennis debuts at No. 8.
Claressa Shields Stops Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Two Rounds to Claim Heavyweight Gold
Claressa Shields became a four-division world champion by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse via second-round TKO at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.