Boxing news
- Frank Warren suggests Conor Benn should retire after Ryan Garcia defeatFrank Warren has suggested Conor Benn should retire after his second-round stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia, Boxing News reported. The Queensberry promoter questioned Benn’s ability to compete at world level.
- Frank Warren expects changes before Moses Itauma's planned 2027 returnFrank Warren expects changes ahead of Moses Itauma’s planned return early in 2027, with the promoter concerned about his pacing after the defeat by Filip Hrgovic.
- Dave Allen keen on Andy Ruiz Jr fight for career farewellDave Allen told IFL TV he would welcome a fight with Andy Ruiz Jr as his 40th and final outing. The British heavyweight is targeting a December return first.
- John Hedges honours Ricky Hatton at weigh-in for Pat Brown fightJohn Hedges wore a T-shirt featuring his late trainer Ricky Hatton ahead of Saturday’s fight with Pat Brown in Manchester, where the vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles are at stake.
- Jude Gallagher and Dean Clancy extend Ireland’s winning start in SofiaJude Gallagher and Dean Clancy reached the last 16 at the European Elite Championship, with Gallagher winning unanimously and Clancy securing a narrow split decision.
- Hamzah Sheeraz vacates WBO super-middleweight titleWBO president Gustavo Olivieri has announced that Hamzah Sheeraz has relinquished his super-middleweight title after choosing not to face mandatory challenger Zhanibek Alimkhanuly.
- Carl Froch names Lewis, Hamed and Hatton as his three favourite British fightersCarl Froch picked Lennox Lewis, Naseem Hamed and Ricky Hatton when discussing his favourite British fighters on his YouTube channel, Seconds Out reported.
- Agit Kabayel backs Daniel Dubois to beat Fabio Wardley again in rematchAgit Kabayel predicts another Daniel Dubois victory but believes Fabio Wardley can reverse the result if he makes better use of his jab in their WBO heavyweight title rematch.
- Roy Jones Jr urges Conor Benn to fight Conor McGregor and Chris Eubank Jr, then retireRoy Jones Jr has advised Conor Benn to pursue fights with Conor McGregor and Chris Eubank Jr before retiring, following Benn’s second-round defeat by Ryan Garcia.
- David Benavidez credits Ryan Garcia's speed and power for Conor Benn stoppageDavid Benavidez said Ryan Garcia's speed and power made the difference against Conor Benn. He also backed referee Thomas Taylor's decision to stop the contest in the second round.
- Tony Bellew backs Terence Crawford to beat Ryan Garcia in potential showdownTony Bellew has warned Ryan Garcia against pursuing Terence Crawford, backing the retired fighter to win if they meet. Garcia called out Crawford after stopping Conor Benn.
- Ryan Garcia says '147 or nothing' over possible Gervonta Davis rematchRyan Garcia says Gervonta Davis and his team have approached him about a possible rematch, according to Ring Magazine. Garcia's response sets welterweight as his condition.
- Conor Benn's reported $15m Garcia purse remains an estimate after second-round lossThe Guardian reported Conor Benn was expected to earn roughly $15 million against Ryan Garcia, but said purses had not been disclosed. Garcia stopped Benn at 1:25 of round two.
- UK boxing schedule: every British card coming up3 British cards are confirmed between now and Friday 11 December, with venues and where to watch.
