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Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home

Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.

Serrano draws 3.4m views on TikTok for 50th win

Amanda Serrano is made to work for her 50th career win against Lucrecia Manzur., which draws over three million views on TikTok.

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history

Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.

MVP dismisses undisputed Thorslund-Hennessy offer

Most Valuable Promotions dismisses an offer from Boxxer for undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund to fight Briton Francesca Hennessy.

Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming

World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".

Punch Perfect: How would Ali fare in today's era?

Ade, Emily & Liam on Ali in the heavyweight scene, boxing's chin & governing body reforms

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Ade, Emily & Liam on Ali in the heavyweight scene, boxing's chin & governing body reforms

Brown on Hedges, hype and history

Buncey sits down with Pat Brown ahead of his British cruiserweight title shot

Brown on Hedges, hype and history

Buncey sits down with Pat Brown ahead of his British cruiserweight title shot

Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return

Claressa Shields makes a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.

Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return

Claressa Shields makes a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.

Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight

Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, dies aged 33, his father Richard confirms on social media.

Dubois unification fight moves closer as Turhan joins MVP

Turkish lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan signs with Most Valuable Promotions, bringing a potential unification fight with Briton Caroline Dubois a step closer.

Dubois unification fight moves closer as Turhan joins MVP

Turkish lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan signs with Most Valuable Promotions, bringing a potential unification fight with Briton Caroline Dubois a step closer.

Unbeaten Liddard chasing 'little George's dream'

George Liddard says he is living out a boyhood dream as he prepares to fight for the vacant European middleweight title.

Unbeaten Liddard chasing 'little George's dream'

George Liddard says he is living out a boyhood dream as he prepares to fight for the vacant European middleweight title.

Are crossover fights ruining the sweet science?

Ade, Emily & Liam on crossover fights, boxing's technical GOAT & weigh-in reforms

Are crossover fights ruining the sweet science?

Ade, Emily & Liam on crossover fights, boxing's technical GOAT & weigh-in reforms

Boxing's Mr Versatile

Buncey sits down with renowned trainer, cutman and Hall of Famer Russ Anber

McKenna claims IBF middleweight title in Dublin

Aaron McKenna produces a dominant performance against Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil.

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

Chapman could return to UK next week after brain bleed

British boxer Raven Chapman could fly back to the UK next week after undergoing a second successful surgery on a brain bleed she suffered following a sparring session in Denmark.

Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields

Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.

Irish boxer Reeves 'making progress' in hospital

Queensberry promoter Frank Warren says Irish boxer Lee Reeves is "making progress" after being hospitalised following his fight in Dublin on Saturday night.

Parker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.

From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell

Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell tells BBC Sport NI of his decision to reject Love Island to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold, which he achieved with a split decision win over Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi.

South Asian heritage month special

Buncey and guests celebrate the South Asian community's impact on British boxing.

'I feel pain' - the British champion with no British passport

Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years, and is a Commonwealth and British champion. He tells BBC Sport about his fight to secure a British passport.

Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear

The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.

Highlights - Joshua beats Prenga after early scare

In his comeback fight, Anthony Joshua suffered two early knockdowns but recovered to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Saudi Arabia.

How lightbulb moment in Hazard's apartment helped Sheeraz

Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is a surprise inspiration for Britain's Hamzah Sheeraz on his path to world championship glory.

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look back at the ten fights that define the career of AJ

'You can either go to the Olympics or have children' - how Reid recovered to fight again

Commonwealth Games-bound Derbyshire boxer Chantelle Reid reflects on how a degenerative back problem delayed her career and shaped her early life.

Rock on famous father's influence and emulating Taylor

Kaci Rock tells BBC Sport NI about growing up with a famous father, looking up to Katie Taylor and challenging stereotypes surrounding female boxers.

What is Zuffa Boxing and can it shake up the sport?

From promoter rivalries to the shock signing of some big names, Zuffa Boxing's start to life in the sport has been far from quiet.

Hennessy beats De Persio by stoppage in sixth round

Hennessy beats De Persio by stoppage in sixth round

'Cousin Amir opened doors, now it's my time' - Abdul Khan

Abdul Khan tells BBC Sport about learning from his cousin Amir, a former world champion, and his ambitions to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Phantom v Price - can a Gladiator keep up with a world champion?

Lauren Price meet Gladiator Phantom for a training session in the boxing gym.

The fight beyond the ring

A look at the challenges fighters face beyond the ring and how the sport is responding.

Gloves are off: The rise of bare-knuckle boxing

Ade Adedoyin looks at whether this extreme sport is going mainstream.

The Benn story - faith, fighting and finding peace

BBC Sport interviews Conor Benn ahead of his bout with Chris Eubank Jr.

Church told me I was possessed by demons aged 12

Conor Benn tells BBC Sport about growing up in an "extreme" Christian school, being told he was "demon-possessed" and how he had to rebuild a relationship with his father Nigel.

Ricky Hatton: A Tribute

Paying tribute to former world champion boxer Ricky 'the Hitman' Hatton.

'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds

Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story from refugee to Olympic medallist.

'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'

Heather Hardy tells BBC Sport how she is adapting to life outside of boxing after the former world champion was left with a life-threatening injury.

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