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Oleksandr Usyk will not sidestep mandatory title fight against Anthony Joshua, says Eddie Hearn

Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn believes Oleksandr Usyk has every intention of invoking his status as the WBO's top heavyweight championship contender.

No rematch clause for Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr.

Teofimo Lopez Jr. claimed in a recent interview that "there ain't no rematch clause" when he takes on Vasiliy Lomachenko, "and I know why."

Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly leaning toward saying 'no' in Logan Paul exhibition talks

There are now claims that, despite reports of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul being a done deal, the fight is far from being set in stone.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly set for Logan Paul exhibition fight

YouTube star Logan Paul appears set to fight boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition match.

Teofimo Lopez: 'I'm about to make history and become undisputed'

Teofimo Lopez is bullish ahead of his match-up with Vasiliy Lomachenko this October.

Joshua Buatsi: Winning is everything

Joshua Buatsi is keen to get back in the ring after a year away from competitive fighting and wants a win against Marko Calic to be a career stepping stone.

Danny Williams warns Roy Jones Jr. that Mike Tyson will 'seriously hurt' him

One of Mike Tyson's former opponents has warned Roy Jones Jr. that he will be "seriously" hurt by the former world heavyweight champion.

Deontay Wilder in 'amazing physical shape' for Tyson Fury fight

Raphael Akpekjiori believes that his mentor Deontay Wilder is in "amazing physical shape" as he prepares for his December rematch with Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury starts training for Deontay Wilder fight with SugarHill Steward

Fury welcomed Steward to Morecambe Bay as he began his training for a fight against Deontay Wilder in earnest.

Ryan Garcia: Mike Tyson and Oscar De La Hoya are 'nuts' for returning to the ring

Ryan Garcia can't believe that Golden Boy head Oscar De La Hoya and Mike Tyson are making comebacks.

Roy Jones Jr: I made a mistake agreeing to Mike Tyson rematch

Roy Jones Jr. appears reluctant to get into the ring with Mike Tyson as their match in November approaches.

Dillian Whyte's career is on the line in Alexander Povetkin rematch, says Eddie Hearn

Dillian Whyte's promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted that the London heavyweight has one last chance to secure a world championship fight when he attempts to avenge his shock defeat to Alexander Povetkin.

Daniel Cormier reveals he tested positive for COVID-19 while training for UFC 252

Anthony Joshua 'needs to fight this year, fans or no fans'

Eddie Hearn hopes to be able to confirm Dec. 12 at London's O2 Arena for Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev, regardless of whether fans will be allowed in.

IBF super-featherweight champion Maiva Hamadouche joins Matchroom Boxing

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have signed yet another women's world boxing champion, and are set to schedule a series of unification fights in the super-featherweight ranks.

Bellator to run two shows in Milan as part of European Series

Bellator will build up to their Oct. 10 debut in Paris with a double bill in Milan, featuring James Gallagher, Fabian Edwards and more.

Mike Tyson says he feels 'unconquerable' ahead of exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Tyson admitted that his recent return to serious training ahead of an in-ring return at the age of 54 left him in tears of agony, but now he feels "unconquerable".

Dana White's Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7 lineup, how to watch tonight (Sept. 15)

Who will be the next fighter to make a name for himself and become a potential superstar from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas?

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua still on course for 2021

If Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua avoid slip-ups, we could be set for "the biggest fight in the history of the U.K." next year.

Josh Taylor confident he can 'expose' Apinun Khongsong in super-lightweight title defence

Somebody's '0' is likely to go when Scotland's Josh Taylor defends his double world championship against Thailand's Apinun Khongsong at London's BT Sport studios.