World Boxing News News Updates

For the first time, Deontay Wilder has addressed in detail — and in his own words — the collapse of an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua, confirming what World Boxing News reported in real time back in 2018. The clarification matters because the Joshua–Wilder saga has been repeatedly… Read more »

Naoya Inoue faces Alan Picasso tomorrow for pound-for-pound supremacy and WBN 2025 Fighter of the Year. Speaking at the press conference, Inoue emphasized the stakes and his focus on both legacy and WBN’s 2025 Fighter of the Year recognition. Discipline, Skill, and National Pride “This bout is going to be… Read more »

Mike Tyson reveals how boxing, fame, and fear shaped not just his career, but the man he became outside the ring. On Sean Callagy’s Unblinded podcast this month, the former heavyweight king reflected on the lessons of boxing, fame, and personal identity. He offered insight into how discipline, fear, and… Read more »

From all of us at World Boxing News (WBN), we wish you a very Merry Christmas! As the holiday season arrives, we want to thank our readers, fighters, and boxing fans around the world for your continued support in 2025. This year has brought unforgettable bouts, remarkable performances, and unforgettable… Read more »

Boxing fans, 2026 could be a pivotal year. From heavyweight showdowns to elite bouts in the lighter divisions, the calendar has the potential to feature fights with major competitive and legacy significance. Here is WBN’s rundown of the 10 potential fights expected to draw the most attention in 2026. 1.… Read more »

Jake Paul claimed he won two rounds, but Anthony Joshua dominated from bell to bell — landing 48 of 146 punches to Paul’s 16 and sweeping all rounds on the official scorecards. Speaking on the Impaulsive Podcast following his sixth-round knockout loss to Joshua on Friday, December 19, at Miami’s… Read more »

Joshua’s KO drew 33 million viewers — only a third of the 65 million who watched Paul vs Tyson, underscoring a sharp drop in streaming engagement. The numbers highlight a sharp decline in streaming engagement for the Joshua vs Paul event on Friday, December 19, at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Viewership… Read more »

Jake Paul’s boxing future is in serious doubt after suffering a double jaw fracture that could end his career, according to promoters and medical experts. Paul suffered the injury during his loss to Anthony Joshua and underwent surgery early Saturday morning after the bout. Attention has since shifted from recovery… Read more »

The WBC Grand Prix Finals in Riyadh produced four champions from 128 fighters, each claiming the José Sulaimán Trophy. Heavyweight: Kevin Ramírez Secures a Hard-Fought Victory Argentina’s Kevin Ramírez captured the heavyweight crown after a series of decisive rounds against Bosnia’s Ahmed Krnjić. Ramírez landed precise combinations, moved with agility,… Read more »

Mike Tyson, 59, is back in the gym preparing for his March 2026 exhibition against Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, Mayweather has remained silent since September. Social media is buzzing with Tyson’s first training glimpse. But Mayweather has yet to comment, leaving fans to wonder if he is entirely on board. As… Read more »