Boxing

Jake Paul says Mike Tyson is responsible for rules that will be in use during their July 20 fight. Tyson has pushed back on that assertion.

In her BBC Sport column, boxing analyst Claudia Trejos says Mexican Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez may only be appreciated after he retires.

Canelo Alvarez has built a record of success that no other active fighter can touch.

Given the significance of two Mexican fighters facing each other on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia have been especially respectful of each other heading into Saturday night's bout. Alvarez saved most of his venom for his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, who now works on the other side with Munguia. De La Hoya gave just as well as he received, and at times it felt during Wednesday's news conference as if he was the opposing boxer rather than Munguia.

Hannah Rankin is refusing to rule out a ring return but says she will be concentrating on commentating and managing other boxers while "taking a little break" from competing.

Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement Thursday that it stands by Ryan Garcia after a report that he had tested positive for a banned substance before his dominant victory over Devin Haney last month in New York. "Ryan has put out multiple statements denying knowingly using any banned substances — and we believe him,” the statement read. ESPN reported that Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine the day before and the day of the April 20 fight, citing a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter.

Opinion: Ryan Garcia deserves scorn and stiff punishment if it's confirmed that he took performance-enhancing drugs.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez puts his undisputed super-middleweight crown on the line on Saturday when he faces undefeated Mexican compatriot Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas."I truly believe this will be a changing of the guard for Mexican boxing, from Canelo to Munguia," De La Hoya said.

Athletes call for a "full and transparent" investigation into the death of boxer Ardi Ndembo in Florida.

WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith is relishing the chance to "avenge" the only loss on his professional record against Richard Riakporhe on 15 June.

Boxer Ryan Garcia failed two drug tests before his win last month against Devin Haney. BALCO mastermind Victor Conte says he's a part of Haney's camp.

Canelo and De La Hoya, his former promoter, traded words at a heated press conference on Wednesday

Boxer Ryan Garcia says he has never taken steroids after ESPN reported he twice tested positive for the performance enhancing drug ostarine – the day before and day of his victory over Devin Haney last month.

Haney was floored by Garcia three times in a decision loss, after the latter missed weight and reportedly failed two drug tests

All you need to know as Naoya Inoue defends the undisputed super-bantamweight titles in Japan

Garcia dropped Devin Haney three times en route to a decision win in April

Scottish fighter Willy Hutchinson hopes his upcoming bout with Craig Richards in Riyadh will be his "next step to greatness".

The four-weight world champion takes on his compatriot in a Mexican festival of fighting for Cinco de Mayo weekend and has distinguished himself above his contemporaries thanks to a throwback journey

When 42-1 underdog James 'Buster' Douglas shocked 'Iron' Mike Tyson 34 years ago at the Tokyo Dome, the result reverberated around the world. "And if Inoue wasn't around, there wouldn't be any world title fights at the Tokyo Dome for a while yet." amk/dh

Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Garcia defeated Devin Haney, a former amateur rival, by majority decision on April 20 in New York. Garcia knocked Haney down three times and handed the WBC super lightweight champion his first loss but did not win the title because he was over the weight limit.

American boxer Ryan Garcia failed a drug test just before his explosive victory over undefeated WBC super-lightweight Devin Haney last month, ESPN reported on Wednesday.The details of the test results were contained in a letter obtained by ESPN by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), which oversees drug-testing in boxing and mixed martial arts.

Ryan Garcia tested positive for a banned substance the weekend he defeated Devin Haney, according to multiple reports.

Undisputed super middleweight king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unleashed an expletive-laden tirade against promoter Oscar De La Hoya on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's showdown with undefeated Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas.De La Hoya, who now promotes Alvarez's opponent this weekend, Munguia, then went on to bring up the Mexican star's record of failing doping tests in 2018 ahead of his fight with Gennady Golovkin.

Oscar De La Hoya provokes Canelo Alvarez into heated, profanity-laced exchange during final press conference before Alvarez's fight vs. Jaime Munguia.

The Walsall club aims to keep vulnerable young people away from gangs and knife crime.

The club's programme includes sessions for wheelchair users and people with a range of disabilities.

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez always fights on Cinco de Mayo weekend. This year the undisputed super middleweight champion faces fellow Mexican Jaime Munguía on May 4 in Las Vegas, a day before his compatriots celebrate their national holiday.

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk dismissed talk of the fighter being a ‘crybaby’

Former undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron is released from her contract with Matchroom Boxing.

Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week approved terms for the July 20 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Netflix will provide live coverage of the bout between the 27-year-old Paul, a social media star-turned-boxer, and 57-year-old Tyson, who hasn’t fought since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

Canelo Álvarez will enter the ring to take on fellow Mexican boxer, Jaime Munguia, on May 4. Here is everything to know about the must-see fight.

The buildup for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will strengthen with two press conferences months before their scheduled fight.

Southampton's Lewie Edmondson is targeting a "violent stoppage win" against Portsmouth's Joel McIntyre on 11 May.

An announcement last week reignited hopes of the long-awaited fight being made, but those hopes could yet be dashed

This summer's clash between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson is officially sanctioned as a professional fight.

Ngannou announced on Monday that his 15-month-old son Kobe passed away on Saturday

Rematches against Devin Haney or Gervonta "Tank" Davis or a bout with UFC champion Sean O'Malley are among Ryan Garcia's options for next fight.

All you need to know as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez defends the undisputed super-middleweight titles

Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe has died, the MMA fighter and boxer posted on Monday.

The former UFC champion, who has turned his career to heavyweight boxing, confirmed the tragic death of his son Kobe on social media

Unlike standard pro fights, the rules for the Tyson-Paul bout, set for eight rounds, call for two-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's July 20 fight against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in Dallas will be a sanctioned heavyweight professional bout, fighters and promoters announced on Monday."Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed on to fight each other with the desire to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome," Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said in an X post.

Amy Broadhurst is selected by GB Boxing for an Olympic qualifying event in Thailand next month.

Mike Tyson is clearly taking his fight with Jake Paul seriously as he detailed elements of his training regime, which he says includes not smoking marijuana as well as abstaining from sex.

The rules for the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight have been set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They include two-minute rounds.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson will be 58 when he boxes Paul, 27, in July

The news was announced at KnuckleMania 4 on Saturday, after ex-UFC star Mike Perry’s victory

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua believes his next fight will be in September, at Wembley Stadium in London.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring this July against Jake Paul. Here are the latest odds and predictions.

Dean Sutherland has vowed never to return to the "very bottom" of boxing and believes the sacrifices he has made can propel him towards a major title. The 25-year-old meets undefeated Welshman Sion Yaxley in his home city of Aberdeen on 11 May and is determined to prove he is "one of the best in Britain". Sutherland has lost once in 17 professional fights, with that "devastating" defeat coming in a Commonwealth title showdown with Louis Greene in Aberdeen at the end of 2022.