The International Boxing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer Julian “The Hawk” Jackson is returning for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. “Julian Jackson is one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history and provided so many thrilling moments for boxing fans,” said Hall of Fame director Edward… Julian ‘The Hawk’ Jackson set for Hall of Fame weekend The post Julian ‘The Hawk’ Jackson set for Hall of Fame weekend appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Two-division world champion Oscar Valdez has confirmed that he will appear at the Seventh Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia, that will take place later… Oscar Valdez to attend Box Fan Expo in Las Vegas The post Oscar Valdez to attend Box Fan Expo in Las Vegas appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Canelo Alvarez pushes his Pay Per View price closer toward old foe Floyd Mayweather as the Mexican superstar prepares for Jaime Munguia. The undisputed super middleweight champion will charge more than any previous PPV, including the Gennadiy Golovkin trilogy. For Canelo vs GGG III, the price was $84.98 on DAZN, but the former pound-for-pound king… Canelo pushes PPV price to Mayweather levels for Munguia The post Canelo pushes PPV price to Mayweather levels for Munguia appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Mike Tyson is unlikely to get sanctioned to face Jake Paul in a professional contest on July 20, World Boxing News understands. “The Baddest Man on the Planet” aims to trade blows with the YouTuber after agreeing a deal with Netflix for the summer. However, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will likely throw… Mike Tyson faces Texas sanctioning blow over Jake Paul fight The post Mike Tyson faces Texas sanctioning blow over Jake Paul fight appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Terence Crawford is on the verge of signing a deal with Saudi Arabia and Sports Chairman Turki Alalshikh that will see the former undisputed champion compete in the region. The current WBO super welterweight number one contender, a free agent who can negotiate his own deals, has struck up ties with Alalshikh over the last… Terence Crawford options open up as Saudi debut looms The post Terence Crawford options open up as Saudi debut looms appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Deontay Wilder and Eddie Hearn are united as one in the most astounding 360-degree flips to grace the sport of boxing today. Not long ago, “The Bronze Bomber” and the Matchroom boss firmly didn’t see eye-to-eye. At one point, Wilder accused Hearn’s family of being involved in the slave trade. Things were that bad. Wilder… Deontay Wilder and Eddie Hearn: The unlikeliest 360 in boxing The post Deontay Wilder and Eddie Hearn: The unlikeliest 360 in boxing appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Oleskandr Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, spoke to World Boxing News exclusively to decipher a recent press conference by Tyson Fury. During a London event last week, Fury addressed the media confidently and promised to defeat Usyk when the pair collide for the undisputed heavyweight title on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. One of the talking… Exclusive: Usyk promoter on Fury ‘favoritism’ – officials selection The post Exclusive: Usyk promoter on Fury ‘favoritism’ – officials selection appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Ryan Garcia assured the fans and media he’s one hundred percent tuned in to fight Devin Haney ahead of their clash on Saturday night. The Golden Boy spoke at the open workout in New York, giving a startlingly blunt interview with DAZN at a packed Gleason’s Gym. The super lightweight contender addressed concerns about his… Ryan Garcia addresses concerns over behavior in New York The post Ryan Garcia addresses concerns over behavior in New York appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Junior middleweight phenom Xander Zayas is poised to kick off Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend by facing his stiffest challenge yet. Zayas will take on Brazilian former world champion Patrick Teixeira in a 10-round clash on Saturday, June 8 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Zayas will look to secure his 19th pro win… Xander Zayas to face ex-world champ Patrick Teixeira on June 8 The post Xander Zayas to face ex-world champ Patrick Teixeira on June 8 appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Boxing royalty will be in the house at the 2300 Arena tomorrow night when former undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Lennox Lewis attends DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing debut in Philadelphia. Lewis will be in Philadelphia to cheer on his super welterweight protégé Kestna Davis (5-0), whom he advises. Davis will take on fellow undefeated Abdalla Nagy… Boxing legend Lennox Lewis to attend Broadway Boxing in Philly The post Boxing legend Lennox Lewis to attend Broadway Boxing in Philly appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more