World Boxing News

Founded in 2010, World Boxing News has quickly made a name for itself as one of the most reliable and frequented boxing websites globally. WBN delivers precise boxing news, scorecards, and live results from around the world. The site boasts a vast collection of exclusive interviews with both legendary and current figures in the sport. We offer breaking news, unique interviews, and insightful opinion pieces, highlighting key athletes and the most thrilling issues in boxing. Under the leadership of seasoned boxing journalist Phil Jay, WBN has been covering the sport at an elite level for over ten years. With a team of writers, WBN has attended numerous events across various locations, from Las Vegas to New York, the UK, and beyond. Editor Phil Jay has had the opportunity to interview many prominent figures in boxing, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield, Jake LaMotta, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, and many others.

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Claressa Shields vacates WBO title ahead of drug test trial

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Claressa Shields has relinquished the WBO light heavyweight title before a trial to prove her innocence over a failed drug test. WBO President Gustavo Olivieri Esq. informed WBN that Shields would drop the lower-weight class version following her victory in the heavyweight division on February 2 in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. “Regarding the WBO Female Light Heavyweight Division, de advised Claressa Shields has relinquished her WBO Light heavyweight title,” Olivieri told World Boxing News.
Roy Jones Jr's horrific loss to debutant a warning to Mike Tyson

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Roy Jones Jr. could have warned Mike Tyson what would come after losing his last professional fight at the same age as his old rival. In 2023, Jones fought the unheralded UFC fighter Anthony Pettis and suffered the tenth loss of his Hall of Fame career. Former UFC champion Pettis managed to hit the ground running in boxing, unlike many other MMA stars who went before or after him. Pettis pulled off a stunning majority decision at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Andy Ruiz Jr. escapes life implosion from heavyweight title win

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Andy Ruiz Jr.’s winning the world heavyweight title caused an implosion in his life that seems to have affected his continued career. Ruiz going off the rails is no secret after he defeated Anthony Joshua in 2019. Six months later, his partying lifestyle saw him surrender to the Brit he destroyed. A clash with Tyson Fury fell apart due to alleged shenanigans resulting from his AJ victory at Madison Square Garden and elevated status. Fury vs.
Deontay Wilder warned he'd get killed if he ever boxed again

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Deontay Wilder hit the end of his career following a second loss to Tyson Fury and should never have boxed again. That’s the view of John Fury, the father of Tyson, who predicted Wilder’s demise after a Fight of the Year battle in October 2021. Fury said Wilder should walk away from the sport and not attempt a comeback. On the face of Fury’s comments, those views may have been a fair reflection of where Wilder’s career has ended up. However, how the ever-brash John spoke was utterly unforgiving.
Claressa Shields reveals trial date, ready to prove innocence

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Claressa Shields has revealed her trial date. She is preparing to present evidence to the Michigan Commission regarding a failed drug test. The undisputed heavyweight champion stands accused of having marijuana in her system from a post-fight February 2nd test but denies ever smoking the banned substance. After defeating Danielle Perkins to claim another landmark in her career, Shields was given a mouth swab test in the aftermath.
Gervonta Davis loses Floyd Mayweather and then his reputation

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Gervonta Davis lost much of his invincibility cloak after his career waned due to an acrimonious split from Floyd Mayweather. The WBA lightweight champion put his belt and perfect 30-0, 28 KOs record on the line in New York against WBA super featherweight ruler Lamont Roach. He made it out of the fight, still undefeated, but lost a massive slice of his reputation in the process.
David Benavidez WBC order complicates Bivol vs Beterbiev III

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

A World Boxing Council ordered mandatory could complicate a Bivol vs. Beterbiev trilogy fight as David Benavidez is pushed for a title shot. According to the latest weight class status round, the new WBC light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol must face Benavidez next. Bivol only gained revenge over Artur Beterbiev a few days before the order, and a third showdown has already been agreed upon —probably for October.
‘Worn out, unfocused’ Canelo Alvarez 'is done as a fighter!’

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Canelo Alvarez was done as a fighter following his loss to light-heavyweight ruler Dmitry Bivol in 2022. That’s the view of José Benavidez Sr, who predicted the Mexican superstar would not be able to find the form he enjoyed before losing to Bivol. Benavidez Sr. made the outlandish statements, stating he is no longer interested in the former undisputed champion fighting his son, David. Since stating his claims, the Canelo vs.
Alcatraz plan unrealistic as Teofimo Lopez joins Garcia, Haney bill

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

Teofimo Lopez will not be fighting at Alcatraz Island after joining a tripleheader featuring Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in New York. The WBO super lightweight champion will defend his title against interim titleholder Arnold Barboz Jr. on May 2 at Times Square after a bid to headline the world-famous prison fell apart. Saudi matchmaker Turki Alalshikh had wanted to stage an event at the national park and heritage site.
Carson Jones tragically dies at 38 before esophagus surgery

1 month ago | worldboxingnews.net | Phil Jay

World Boxing News is pained to report the passing of Carson Jones, who has tragically died at the age of 38 due to complications before esophagus surgery. The former welterweight contender, who would fight anyone in their own backyard, flatlined before he went under the knife, Sean Gibbons informed WBN late on Friday. Ex-world champion Caleb Truax had been the first to report that Jones wasn’t doing well as he prepared for the procedure on Monday.