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Bellator 248: Michael 'Venom' Page vs. Ross Houston fight date, time, TV channel, live stream

Everything you need to know about Bellator 248: Michael "Venom" Page vs. Ross Houston.

Joshua Buatsi says he would have taken out Sergey Kovalev

Unbeaten light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi, who returned to action on Sunday, has been linked with a big domestic showdown with Anthony Yarde.

Eddie Hearn says COVID-19 remains 'a big concern' for live boxing

Eddie Hearn tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed one of his Matchroom Boxing shows, Joshua Buatsi vs. Marko Calic, for the first time in a decade as a result.

Tony Bellew says Tyson Fury 'is talking nonsense', Anthony Joshua is 'much better' than Deontay Wilder

Tony Bellew has reacted to Tyson Fury's recent claims that Anthony Joshua is a "third-tier heavyweight" beneath himself, Deontay Wilder and Oleksandr Usyk.

Conor McGregor accepts Dustin Poirier rematch but it 'must happen in 2020'

Could Conor McGregor be returning to the Octagon at the end of 2020?

Errol Spence Jr.-Danny Garcia unified welterweight title fight moves to Dec. 5 with fans

One of boxing's marquee fights gets a new date.

Yuriorkis Gamboa 'has nothing to lose', says WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney

Devin Haney returns to the ring on Nov. 7 against former world featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in what is shaping up to be a big finish to 2020 for the lightweight division.

Joe Smith Jr. says Dmitry Bivol 'is the best fighter out there', wants a rematch

American Joe Smith Jr. is making his way back into world championship contention, and would love a chance to redeem himself against the man who beat him in his last title tilt.

Eddie Hearn responds to Bob Arum, accuses rival promoter of 'throwing his toys out of the pram'

Bob Arum has been accusing fellow boxing matchmaker Eddie Hearn of overusing rematch clauses, and the Matchroom chief says he knows why.

Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell set for December 5

The undefeated Ryan Garcia will square off against Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell at a venue to be confirmed for the interim WBC lightweight championship.

Terence Crawford-Kell Brook welterweight title fight set for Nov. 14

One of boxing's best finally returns to the ring.

Tyson Fury came close to facing Drew McIntyre in a WWE pay-per-view event

WWE planned a pay-per-view event between British wrestler Drew McIntyre and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Chris Eubank Jr. inspired by Roy Jones Jr.'s upcoming fight with Mike Tyson

Chris Eubank Jr. has expressed his surprise that coach Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson are getting back in the ring.

Gervonta Davis guarantees he'll make weight for Leo Santa Cruz fight

Gervonta Davis makes a proclamation to overcome an issue that has plagued him in the past.

Tyson Fury faked injuries to identify spies in his camp

Bob Arum: Matchroom use too many rematch clauses

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum believes that Eddie Hearn uses too many rematch clauses when organizing fights for his Matchroom clients

Manny Pacquiao would reportedly be stripped of WBA welterweight title if he fights Conor McGregor

World Boxing News believes Manny Pacquiao will have to choose between his WBA welterweight championship and a crossover fight with MMA's Conor McGregor in 2021.

Andy Ruiz Jr. was meant to be Anthony Joshua's sparring partner — not his opponent

Andy Ruiz Jr. was originally meant to be a sparring partner for Anthony Joshua but ended up beating him when Jarrell Miller dropped out.

Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce confirmed for November 28

Undefeated heavyweight boxers Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois will meet on Nov. 28 with the British, Commonwealth and European titles up for grabs.

Will Demetrius Andrade vs. Jermall Charlo ever happen?

Do the two undefeated middleweight champions ever square off inside the ring?