Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is hoping to kick off 2026 with a huge win in court. Tyson, 59, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic boxers of all time. At 20 years old, he became the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title.

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.

Whittaker revealed the day after his latest win that while he was at the National Exhibition Centre, his house was broken into and his IBF International light-heavyweight title was stolen. The 28-year-old called for people in his town to reach out to him if they had information, promising a “big, big reward”.

As 2025 comes to an end, it’s time to take a look at some of boxing’s most talented up-and-comers. These prospects, who BoxingScene ranks according to our estimation of their current status, are certainly worth watching in 2026.

Terence Crawford, the undefeated boxing champion considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport, abruptly retired on Tuesday.

Andrew "Cobra" Tate made his professional boxing debut on December 20 against Chase Demoor in the main event of the Misfits Boxing 'The Fight Before Christmas"

Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2025. For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here.

Anthony Joshua got in the ring against Jake Paul Friday night and demonstrated why many consider him one of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. He took apart his opponent and knocked out the much-hyped Paul with a straight right in the 6th round.