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Billy Joe Saunders: I'd rather go out with my pulse stopped than take a knee like Daniel Dubois

Super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has said he would never entertain taking a knee to concede defeat as Daniel Dubois did against Joe Joyce.

Martin Murray ready to put 'unfinished business' with Billy Joe Saunders to bed

Martin Murray is ready to put past disappointments behind him when he fights Billy Joe Saunders on Friday night.

Errol Spence Jr. dismisses Terence Crawford mega clash: 'It really doesn’t matter if we fight or not'

If you are excited about a possible fight between the two of boxing's best, it might be awhile.

Hearn hopes to keep working with Daniel Jacobs, says ring announcer Jeremiah Gallegos has not been fired

The Matchroom Boxing USA promoter discussed Friday's underwhelming main event with Ak and Barak on DAZN.

Joe Joyce wants revenge on Oleksandr Usyk after stopping Daniel Dubois

Usyk holds a shutout decision victory over Joyce from their days in the World Series of Boxing. Now, both men are rising up the heavyweight ranks as unbeaten professionals.

Claressa Shields signs deal with Professional Fighters League to make mixed martial arts debut

The three-weight world boxing champion will be crossing over into the realm of MMA and hopes to make her debut in the sport in 2021.

Alexander Povetkin still unsure if he'll be ready to rematch Dillian Whyte in January

A positive COVID-19 test forced the Russian veteran to withdraw from the planned rematch date of Nov. 21, but a targeted re-arrangement of late January may also be too soon.

Evander Holyfield and Glenn McCrory set for legends fight; winner could face Mike Tyson

Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. have inspired more boxing legends in their fifties to return to the ring.

DAZN goes global: Streaming service launches in over 200 countries

DAZN, the leading global sports destination, is now available across the globe.

Martin Murray: I thought COVID-19 had ruined my career

Trainer defends Daniel Dubois over 'quit' claims; Hearn says Warren rushed him

Eddie Hearn criticised Frank Warren over his handling of Daniel Dubois, whose trainer defended his boxer's actions against Joe Joyce.

James Tennyson chases next world title fight: 'It's just about winning'

James Tennyson is focused on a world title fight as he hopes first to beat Canadian Josh O'Reilly on Friday.

Josh O'Reilly plans to mix it up against 'strong kid' James Tennyson

Canadian fighter Josh O'Reilly has done his research as he prepares to fight James Tennyson in a WBA lightweight title eliminator.

Billy Joe Saunders: I would be disappointed if I blew Martin Murray away in one round

Billy Joe Saunders wants a tough bout against Martin Murray as he prepares for bigger fights in 2021.

Mike Tyson claims he smoked marijuana before and after Roy Jones Jr. fight

Speaking in a post-fight press conference, Mike Tyson claimed he smoked marijuana before and after his bout with Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Tyson ready to fight Evander Holyfield as rival names $25 million asking price

Mike Tyson is ready to fight former opponent Evander Holyfield for the third time as Holyfield named a price of $25 million to get back in the ring with the man who bit his ear.

UFC Fight Night results: Anthony Smith submits Devin Clark in first round

Anthony Smith got back into the win column with a fast finish against Devin Clark

Paul vs. Robinson results: Jake Paul violently knocks out Nate Robinson

Jake Paul made quick work of the former NBA star.

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight to a draw in nostalgic exhibition bout

The boxing legends showed mini flashes of what they were in their primes Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. rules: No knockouts, rule changes for Frontline Battle fight

The 'no knockout' rule for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. is just one of several alterations made to the rules for the duo's clash this weekend.