World Boxing News News Updates

Evander Holyfield, the legendary heavyweight and Hall of Famer once known as “The Real Deal,” suffered a shocking decline in his combat career, culminating in a devastating defeat to former UFC star Vitor Belfort at the age of 58. The fight, which lasted mere seconds of the first round, underscored… Read more »

GoFundMe donations for former pro boxer and Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke have been paused after the actor denied asking for charity. The $100,000 campaign, launched on Sunday to prevent his eviction, stirred controversy as fans rushed to donate before Rourke publicly clarified his position. Donations Surge Then Pause The fundraiser,… Read more »

Deontay Wilder’s knockout power has defined his heavyweight career, but few stoppages have been dismissed as casually—or misunderstood as widely—as the 70-second ending to Audley Harrison’s professional ambitions in Sheffield. The April 27, 2013, bout is often recalled as an embarrassment or a mismatch, frequently reduced to a shorthand explanation… Read more »

World Boxing News has obtained exclusive insight into Floyd Mayweather’s financial situation as questions swirl following recent reporting. A former member of Mayweather’s team has dismissed widespread speculation about the boxing legend’s finances as rumors with no concrete evidence. “From what I know, he’s still good. It’s all rumors. Nothing… Read more »

Tyson Fury does not get outmuscled or rattled often, but John McDermott insists he did precisely that when the future heavyweight champion was still an untested prospect. Before world titles, global fame, and paydays, Fury was tested in a fight that many consider a sliding-doors moment — a bout that… Read more »

Anthony Joshua has not confirmed any plans to retire from boxing following last week’s tragedy, despite unverified claims circulating that the former heavyweight champion is stepping away from the sport. As of now, Joshua has chosen not to address his boxing future at all, remaining publicly silent as he grieves… Read more »

Oleksandr Usyk’s team has revealed fresh insights on the champion’s next heavyweight showdown. After confirming Deontay Wilder as the prime opponent, Sergey Lapin clarified key details exclusively to World Boxing News on titles, sanctioning, and legacy ambitions. Lapin emphasized Wilder’s reaction to the call-out: “It was a great reaction. You… Read more »

Reports claiming that Jake Paul has been “suspended indefinitely” have created unnecessary confusion among fans. This kind of timeout is a standard medical safeguard in boxing, not a permanent ban. As noted in our December 21, 2025, article Jake Paul Isn’t Banned: Understanding Post-Fight Boxing Suspensions, every fighter who suffers… Read more »

Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided death in the tragic December 29 crash that killed his close friends Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami. On Sunday, January 4, he was pictured alongside their families in London as hundreds queued outside the London Central Mosque to pay their respects. The quiet yet powerful… Read more »

Amanda Serrano successfully defended her unified WBA and WBO featherweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Reina Tellez on Saturday night in Puerto Rico. The headlining bout at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, contested under three-minute rounds, saw Serrano retain her championships in front of her home crowd… Read more »