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2 days ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
EDDIE Hearn, promoter of Australian heavyweight Justis Huni, has boldly likened Huni’s upcoming clash with Fabio Wardley on June 7 to one of the greatest upsets in modern boxing history. The comparison? Anthony Joshua’s shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019. When Wardley and Huni square off at Ipswich Town FC’s Portman Road stadium, it will mark nearly six years since Joshua’s ill-fated American debut at Madison Square Garden.
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3 days ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
FABIO Wardley has warned Justis Huni to do his homework ahead of their WBA interim heavyweight title bout on June 7. The Ipswich-born boxer makes his long-awaited return to his hometown at Portman Road, home of his beloved Ipswich Town FC. Wardley, 18-0-1 (17 KOs), faces a new challenge after brash American Jarrell Miller withdrew from their scheduled fight due to a shoulder injury.
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3 days ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
AFTER a proposed fight against Joe Joyce fell through, Dillian Whyte will return to the ring on June 7 as part of the Fabio Wardley-Justis Huni undercard. The June 7 event at Portman Road, home of Ipswich Town FC, marks Whyte’s first fight of 2025. His last bout was in December 2024, when he secured a seventh-round victory against Ebenezer Tetteh, with the Ghanaian retiring from the contest.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
AT 36, Leigh Wood is a boxing veteran, weathered by 31 fights over 14 years as a pro. The Nottingham man has endured battles that could age a fighter overnight: the edge-of-your-seat spectacle that saw Michael Conlan hurled through the ropes, the punishment absorbed from Mexican mauler Mauricio Lara, and the relentless intensity of Josh Warrington’s work rate. The kind of fights that have you checking the mirror for lumps, bumps and a few grey hairs.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
ANTHONY Cacace and Leigh Wood both weighed in at 129.8lbs ahead of their super-featherweight bout tomorrow night in Nottingham. Nottingham Arena, the site of Wood’s greatest triumph, hosted his dramatic knockout of Belfast’s Michael Conlan in the final round of their thrilling battle three years ago. This time, Belfast is represented by Cacace, 23-1 (8 KOs), who vacated his IBF world title to make the fight with Wood, 28-3 (17 KOs), possible.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
PROMOTER Frank Warren has revealed that an announcement on Nick Ball’s next fight is imminent, with talks already underway for a potential blockbuster clash against Naoya Inoue later this year or in early 2026. Ball, 22-0-1 (13 KOs), successfully defended his WBA featherweight title for the second time in March, outworking veteran TJ Doheny in a fiery contest. After a tempestuous build-up, the fight turned tetchy at times and threatened to boil over.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
ANTHONY Cacace is confident he holds the upper hand over Leigh Wood as they prepare for their highly anticipated super-featherweight clash on Saturday night. The former IBF champion enters the main event in Wood’s hometown of Nottingham as the bookmakers’ odds-on favourite. Fresh from two impressive victories over Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington, Cacace is brimming with belief ahead of the 25th fight of his career.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
CHRIS Eubank Jr has revealed the three fighters he wants to face in his upcoming bouts. The 35-year-old’s stock is at an all-time high after his thrilling victory over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month. Their gruelling battle, a strong contender for Fight of the Year in 2025, showcased the heart and determination of both fighters, who traded skill for sheer will in the gripping final rounds. The brutal contest left both Eubank Jr and Benn requiring hospital visits post-fight.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
THE disappointment of the last 48 hours in boxing vanished faster than a Las Vegas buffet after three rounds of Naoya Inoue versus Ramon Cardenas. Friday night’s Times Square dazzled the eyes, but the ring action in New York was a snooze-fest worthy of a lullaby. On Saturday night in Riyadh Canelo Alvarez, the grizzled maestro of the squared circle, carried the baton from Messrs. Lopez, Haney, and Garcia, and shared it with William Scull, who ran—or rather, shuffled—his way to a forgettable loss.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Shaun Brown
OVER the past 48 hours, boxing has failed to deliver its usual spark. Last night’s undisputed super middleweight title bout in Riyadh between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull was, at best, a letdown—more likely to send UK fans nodding off than leaping from their sofas in the early hours. The previous night, Times Square glowed with its trademark vibrancy, a boxing ring at its heart promising a thrilling spectacle. Yet, for the fans who gathered, the action fell flat, leaving much to be desired.
