Deontay Wilder was offered a shot at the WBC bridgerweight title, after which manager Shelly Finkel spoke exclusively to World Boxing News. Wilder gained a call-out from British fighter Lawrence Okolie, who recently took the green and gold belt from Lukasz Rozanski in Poland. Okolie confirmed his interest in facing Wilder weeks before reiterating that fact in another interview.

Deontay Wilder’s WBC title offer gets response from Shelly Finkel

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TYSON FURY admits he doesn't know if his "toxic relationship" with boxing will allow him to walk away from the sport. The Gypsy King, 36, has "retired" several times in recent years only to reverse his decision and return to the squared circle. But with his physical prime well behind...

Tyson Fury makes heartfelt retirement admission ahead of Usyk rematch and admits he has ‘toxic relationship’ with boxing

Heavyweight Zhilei Zhang reveals that negotiations have begun between him and former WBO champion Joseph Parker for a rematch. It’s a risky fight for Zhang because Parker will likely box and move all night to avoid exchanges until the second half of the contest when the big Chinese knockout artist is too exhausted to throw.

Zhang Says Rematch Talks With Parker Underway

He’s been a unified world heavyweight champion and remains one of the biggest names in the fight game. In other words, when Anthony Joshua talks, people listen. This is especially true when it comes to Tyson Fury and undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua has lost to Usyk twice, after all – plus a potential fight between he and Fury has been talked about forever. Now that Usyk and Fury are fighting again in December after Usyk won their first fight by split decision, Joshua has thoughts.

ANthony JOshua Thinks Oleksandr Usyk Has what it takes to best tyson fury in rematch

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez’s return to the ring is being lined up for the end of the year, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told World Boxing News recently. “He will fight in December,” Lewkowicz said. The former two-time super middleweight world champion last fought in June against Oleksandr...

David Benavidez set to return in December

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson could be on a collision course for a massive Pay Per View showdown on November 2 in Las Vegas. World Boxing News understands promoter Tom Brown has penciled Davis in for the date after putting a hold on the T-Mobile Arena. However, Stevenson’s participation in the blockbuster depends on several factors.

Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson possible for Nov 2 in Vegas

They were born nine months apart, they turned pro three months apart, and they climbed the ranks simultaneously such that, as the 2010s gave way to the 2020s, these were indisputably the two most promising prospects in the welterweight division. Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz, Jr. were like a...

Vergil Ortiz and Jaron Ennis arriving at opposite ends of the opportunity spectrum

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

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Boxing On SI

By Mohamed Bahaa Once the unquestionably dominant monarch of the super-middleweight class, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is no longer holding all four big titles. First

Canelo Alvarez Opens Up About Losing Undisputed Title

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The Sporting News will provide all the information you need to purchase tickets for Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki in California.

Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats, Dignity Health Sports Park seating map for boxing fight

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PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants has reportedly added a huge lightweight matchup to bolster a card headlined by Francis Ngannou's PFL debut.

PFL News: Huge Lightweight Fight Reportedly Added to PPV Super Fights Card

He was one of premier names of the late Mayweather era. A multidivsion titlist, he had bested such notables as Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Lamont Peterson, Pauline Malignaggi, Erik Morales and others. What’s more, Danny Garcia’s three losses came to likely Hall of Famers Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, and Errol Spence. In short, Garcia’s career had been nothing if not highly successful. Now, however, the Philly native is 36 years of age. What’s more, Garcia has only fought three times in the last four years. Garcia, however, is once again set to return to the ring. His opponent this time will fellow late Mayweather era notable Erislandy Lara.

Still relevant: Erislandy Lara-Danny Garcia Prepare for wba title fight

South Africa’s “Special One” Nontshinga is ready to pack his bags and travel again, in order to defend his IBF light-flyweight title. Nontshinga, 13-1 (10 KOs), is coming off two fights against Adrian Curiel, the first a shocking two-round loss in Monte Carlo before a revenge 10th round stoppage in Mexico in February.

IBF champion Sivenathi Nontshinga set to return against heavy-handed Masamichi Yabuki

American Terence Crawford vacates his WBA welterweight world title, elevating compatriot Brian Norman Jr from interim to full world champion status.

American Crawford vacates welterweight world title

History suggests that Sergiy Derevyanchenko will have to settle for the role of high-profile sidekick. It’s just not a fate ready to be accepted by the three-time title challenger. A daunting task awaits the Brooklyn-based Ukrainian, who faces unbeaten top super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli. Their scheduled 12-round contest...

Sergiy Derevyanchenko: Every Fight I’ve Had Has Helped Me Get This Opportunity

Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson has been called a “scam” by a boxing legend, as he wants to take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer himself. When Jake Paul and Mike Tyson first announced that they’d be fighting, there were plenty of skeptics. The majority pointed to the massive age difference between them, especially as Tyson is 58-years-old.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson called out as “scam” by boxing legend who wants Jake fight

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Tim Tszyu will reportedly be challenging Bakhram Murtazaliev for his IBF junior middleweight title on October 19th in Florida. Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) will be fighting for the first time since losing his WBO 154-lb title in an upset 12-round split decision loss to Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora on March 30th.

Tszyu to Challenge Murtazaliev for IBF Title on October 19th

Teddy Atlas is picking Sergiy Derevyanchenko to defeat unbeaten, highly hyped Christian Mbilli in their clash this Saturday night on ESPN at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada. Derevyanchenko’s Experience a Key Factor. Atlas feels that the 2008 Olympian Derevyanchenko (15-5, 10 KOs) has too much experience for...

Atlas Favors Experience: Derevyanchenko’s Edge Over Mbilli

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Usyk on Fury Rematch; “It won’t be easier” than The first fight

There’s no doubt that the first bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was the hardest fight of each man’s life. While Usyk walked out of...

Usyk on Fury Rematch; “It won’t be easier” than The first fight

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