This Article has been curated by UDBN By MARK ANDERSON Updated May 3, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash “We came up together,” Benavidez said. “We came up sparring together. I got him ready for his world championship fights. He got me ready for my world championship fights. I just want to say I love Zurdo Ramirez, but, you know, it is what it is in here. There’s only one ‘Monster.’” And now the 29-year-old Benavidez can make a credible argument after d

This Article has been curated by UDBN By MARK ANDERSON Updated May 3, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash “I’m still champion at 175,” Benavidez said. “I’m champion at 175 and 200. So if they want to come get it at 175, let’s get it at 175.” Boxing fans, or least those who support Benavidez, haven’t forgotten how Canelo has yet to take on the match. Alvarez, wearing a black Munguía T-shirt, was booed all three times he was shown on the large video board.

This Article has been curated by UDBN By MARK ANDERSON Updated May 3, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash “It feels great to have this championship belt with me, but this is just the beginning,” Munguía said. “I’m excited for what comes next. We are ready for big challenges and great fights.” Benavidez has chased Canelo with hopes of setting up a showdown, but Alvarez never agreed to it and it has been looking unlikely to happen. Maybe now it’s different

This Article has been curated by UDBN By James Regan September 18, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Hamzah Sheeraz has opted against fighting mandatory challenger Janibek Alimkhanuly and instead vacated his WBO super middleweight title, the WBO confirmed on Friday. Queensberry had won the purse bid for Sheeraz's required title defence against Alimkhanuly with a bid just over $1 million. Nov. 28 or Dec. 5 were put forward as their preferred date

This Article has been curated by UDBN By MARK ANDERSON Updated May 3, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez hasn’t given up the dream of facing Canelo Alvarez — and now he might have leverage. Benavidez put on a show with Alvarez sitting ringside on Saturday night, moving up 25 pounds in weight and dominating former sparring partner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. He twice sent Ramirez to the canvas, including knocking him out at

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash What will happen? Oddsmakers have Wardley as the slight favorite. Few observers see the bout going the full 12 rounds. Shane McGuigan, Dubois’ former trainer, told Sky Sports that Dubois is the technically superior boxer but “he will not listen” to instructions. If Dubois is patient and relies on his powerful jab “he wins the fight” comfo

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Different paths Dubois and Wardley made their pro debuts on the same day: April 8, 2017 — Dubois in Manchester, Wardley in London. Dubois came up through the traditional amateur ranks before turning pro. Wardley got his start in “white collar boxing” — legal but largely unregulated events — and not until age 20. London native Dubois has f

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Actual trash talk Dubois raised the topic during Thursday’s press conference when he turned to Wardley and pledged to “collect that trash” on fight night. “It’s disrespect, so I’m going to put it right in the ring,” Dubois said. “I’m going to bust his bubble.” Wardley said there was “nothing negative” about his bin man comment. “You let o

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Actual trash talk Wardley caused a minor stir — and some brief reflection about the value of working-class jobs — last week when he was asked as part of a social media promotion what job the 28-year-old Dubois would have if he wasn’t a boxer. Wardley responded that Dubois might be a “bin man or something like that,” using the British phra

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Fabio Wardley wants the biggest fights. Daniel Dubois wants redemption. The British heavyweights square off Saturday in Manchester with Wardley’s WBO title on the line in a risky bout for both men. Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) inherited the belt when Oleksandr Usyk vacated it last November. The 31-year-old Ipswich native had options for easie

This Article has been curated by UDBN By MARK ANDERSON Updated May 3, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Ramirez was taken to a hospital to receive a head scan, according to Jane Murcia, communications director for Golden Boy Promotions. “He’s in good spirits and has a swollen eye,” Murcia said. “There’s no determination of a fracture at this point.” In the co-main event, WBA super middleweight championship fight, Jaime Munguía (46-2, 35 KOs) upset titl

This Article has been curated by UDBN Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash London light heavyweight Zak Chelli scored a big upset by stopping Cuban southpaw David Morrell in the 10th round. Chelli (17-3-1, 9 KOs) called out WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez, who also holds titles at cruiserweight. Morrell (12-2, 9 KOs) had gone the distance with Benavidez last year, losing on points after 12 rounds. Jack Rafferty (27-0-1, 18 KOs

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 By JAMES ROBSON Updated May 15, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash According to the British Psychological Society, cognitive training is about treating the brain like a muscle and regularly exercising it via methods such as games or problem solving. Usyk says it speeds up his decision-making in the ring. “Boxing is not chess — you have to think quickly in there,” he says. He has taken a role as chi

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 By JAMES ROBSON Updated May 15, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash In December, Jake Paul took on his most audacious challenge yet when he was knocked out by Joshua, the former two-time heavyweight champion. The fight demanded attention around the world because, unlike Tyson and Mayweather, Joshua is 36 and still competing at the top of the sport for the biggest titles. Jake Paul was knocked out in

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 By JAMES ROBSON Updated May 15, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash “I don’t know because Jake (is) my friend now,” Usyk told The Associated Press when discussing the potential of following Anthony Joshua and taking on the influencer-turned-prizefighter. “With Jake (a) fight is not possible, I think.” Not that Usyk — the unified heavyweight world champion — is dismissive of the growing trend for box

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 By JAMES ROBSON Updated May 15, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some “noise” before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation. That goes some way to explaining this month’s showdown with a champion kickboxer in Egypt on May 23. Just don’t expect to see him in the ring with YouTube star

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Frank Warren, the promoter for both Dubois and Wardley, said in the ring, however, that there’s a rematch clause in the contract. Usyk holds the WBA, WBC and IBF belts. The 39-year-old Ukrainian’s next bout is against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. We Got that FAN-Appeal | Undisputed Boxing News

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash It’s the first professional loss for Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs). He was making his first title defense. “He’s a durable guy... a great warrior,” Dubois said. “It was an honor to be in the ring with him.” Dubois lost his IBF belt to Oleksandr Usyk via a fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium last July. It was his second loss to Usyk. Dubois could be o

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash “I know I’ve got heart, bundles of heart, I’m a warrior in there,” said Dubois, whose resolve had been questioned in the past. “What a great fight, what a great battle. I’m No. 1 again.” Wardley absorbed blow after blow without going down before referee Howard Foster halted the bout early in the 11th. We Got that FAN-Appeal | Undisputed Boxing News

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Daniel Dubois showed up late, got knocked down early and still beat Fabio Wardley to become a two-time heavyweight champion on Saturday. Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round to win the WBO heavyweight title at the Co-op Live arena after reportedly being delayed by traffic on his arrival. Wardley dropped Dubois (23-3, 2