World Boxing News News Updates

Boxing careers usually follow a familiar arc. Fighters move up in weight as they age, not down. And winless heavyweights rarely attempt reinvention early on. But Christian Martinez Cortes did precisely that. Still searching for his first professional victory, Martinez Cortes made one of the most dramatic weight changes of… Read more »

World Boxing News has received and is publishing, in full and without alteration, firsthand remarks from Versace Gatti, a member of the Gatti family, regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of Arturo Gatti Jr. The remarks reflect the author’s own words, experiences, and perspective following a period of reflection.… Read more »

Gilberto Ramírez says headlining a Cinco de Mayo weekend card on the Las Vegas Strip represents the fulfillment of a lifelong dream as he prepares to take center stage on one of boxing’s most historic dates. ‘Zurdo’ defends his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against light-heavyweight star David Benavidez, who… Read more »

Florida law enforcement officials have confirmed that an arrest warrant issued this week for Gervonta Davis is now being handled in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, elevating the case beyond a routine local investigation as Miami Gardens police continue efforts to locate the reigning WBA lightweight champion. Miami Gardens… Read more »

Anthony Ogogo has reached a point in his career that few athletes ever plan for, and even fewer navigate successfully. Once an Olympic medalist and a fighter widely tipped for world-level success, Ogogo has lived through the physical breakdown of a boxing career, the uncertainty of forced retirement, and a… Read more »

At 21 years old, Moses Itauma has moved beyond prospect status and is being positioned as a world title challenger. His ascent has been rapid, controlled, and deliberate, placing him on the verge of a world title opportunity while still barely removed from his teenage years. Yet long before Moses… Read more »

Gilberto Ramírez exclusively told World Boxing News that he did not anticipate a May 2 fight with David Benavidez as his next assignment, believing a lesser-known opponent was under consideration. “I was honestly surprised when my team first brought this to my attention,” Ramírez told World Boxing News. “I initially… Read more »

Ryan Garcia will challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a major announcement with an unusual footnote: Garcia has not logged an official victory since December 2023. The 12-round world-title clash, billed as “The Ring: High Stakes,” will stream worldwide on DAZN… Read more »

The defining images of Pacquiao’s decline were supposed to come on fight night. Instead, they arrived afterward — quietly, away from the cameras — when the eight-division world champion was being cared for by his wife following defeat. Pacquiao’s August 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas was supposed to be the… Read more »

Paul Spadafora believes he has the style to trouble Floyd Mayweather, and exclusively told World Boxing News he isn’t selling it as a novelty act. The former IBF lightweight champion says he understands Mayweather’s patterns, timing, and rhythm well enough to make an exhibition bout something more than a show.… Read more »