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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving 2025

We here at The Boxing Truth® would like to wish our readers a Happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. We would also like to remind readers that a column discussing the November 22 Ring IV event will be released here on the website on Friday November 28th during the evening hours here in the United States. Following this we will resume our regular schedule before pausing for the Christmas holidays beginning on December 22nd, which will conclude our 2025 schedule. Stay Tuned.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Joel Lewis Talks Boxing Evolution Ahead Of Thunderdome 52 Bout This Friday In Perth, Australia

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Press Release: November 26, 2025 By Lewis Moss - This Friday, November 28th Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returns to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

In the main event, Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke clash in a highly anticipated rematch for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.

Earlier in the card, “Lethal” Joel Lewis looks to extend his impressive winning streak when he fights Sonny Manakane, who is stepping in on short notice in place of the injured Yong Shuai Liuan.

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Lewis had signed a new long-term managerial deal with Dragon Fire Boxing, stating that he was excited to continue his development under the promotion.

“I'm excited for what the future beholds” Lewis said. “We've got a great team at Dragon Fire and that's what will take me to the top.

“The management and everything that I've got at Dragon Fire is going to be a real big factor towards my future and my boxing career.

“I know [DragonFire] will look after me in 2026 and I'm sure it'll be a massive year for me now that I’m entering my prime.

“I'll be getting a lot more wins under my belt and hopefully I'll be getting a lot more titles as well.”

Ever since debuting in 2023, Joel Lewis has solidified himself as one of the best fighters in WA, accumulating a record of 7-1 and a resume of highlight-reel finishes.

In June 2024, Lewis suffered his first defeat when he travelled to Bangkok to fight Mardi Sarbaz. The former State champion credits this moment as a massive learning experience in terms of his approach to the sport.

“[The Sarbaz fight] was a massive learning curve for me” Lewis told, “it was a good experience because it really changed the way I looked at my career.

“I was on a winning streak at that point, it just made me realise that I was still human and I still had a lot to work on.

“I just went back to the drawing board, got my boxing skills up and came back a lot stronger. In my recent fights, I've got some good stoppage wins, that first loss really switched me on.”

Since his first defeat, Joel Lewis has been on a tear in the regional scene. Currently riding a three-fight knockout streak, the Aussie’s most impressive performance came in his most recent fight against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran in every round before knocking him out in the dying seconds of the fight.

“I knew it was going to be a hard fight. Fano [Kori] is not an easy opponent.” Lewis said.

“He's got a lot of experience, a lot more than I had going into the fight. So I knew it was going to be a tough job, but I just stayed true to what I knew.”

The win over Kori was Lewis’ first fight since relocating to New South Wales to train under Angelo Hyder. Hyder is a highly respected figure in Australian boxing, having trained multiple world champions such as Danny Green and the Moloney Brothers.

Lewis credits Hyder with the improvements that he has made in the ring.

“[Training with Hyder] has been amazing, my boxing has come a long way,” Lewis revealed.

“My camp is what made the difference against Kori, I felt I was ready for that fight. I have a lot of power in my hands and my boxing has come a long way.

“I was just a good fighter, but [Hyder] has really turned me into a great boxer and that's what I'm going to show again come Friday night.”

Standing in Lewis’ way this time is Sonny Manakane, an international opponent who is stepping in on short notice to replace Yong Shuai Liuan whose injury forced him out of his scheduled fight with the Aussie.

“I've watched a little bit of his fights” Lewis told. “I think he'll come forward quite a bit and that will work well with my boxing style, because I like to draw my opponents into my big shots.”

With an exciting fight style and an aggressive demeanour, any fight that involves “Lethal” Joel Lewis is guaranteed to be a must see bout.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Ring IV Post Feature And Schedule Updates

We would like to let our readers know that a column discussing the recent Ring IV card which was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is currently in the works and will be released here on the website on Friday, November 28th. Following this we will resume our regular schedule before pausing for the Christmas holidays beginning on December 22nd, which will conclude our 2025 schedule.

While we are between rounds, any material that is sent in from promoters, networks and other entities in the sport of Boxing will be made available for readers as normal as it comes in. We will also update readers during the month of December as to what will be covered during the remaining schedule for 2025 as well as what will be covered on delay in conjunction with Beau Denison’s annual “Boxing Wishlist", which will kick off our 2026 schedule during the month of January. Stay tuned.

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Joshua-Paul Press Conference Quotes

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Press Release: November 22, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix - MIAMI, FL – November 21, 2025 –  Today at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, MVP’s international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Matchroom’s two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) met face to face ahead of their upcoming fight. Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves. The fight is set to take place on Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will stream live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members.

MVP and Netflix today announced the greatest MMA fighter of all time and Brazilian legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva (3-2, 2 KOs boxing, 34-11, 22 KOs MMA) makes his return to combat sports to face American MMA champion and combat sports icon Tyron Woodley (0-2 boxing, 19-7-1, 7 KOs MMA) will also join the main card of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day. In the co-main event of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds, equal to the men’s championship standard. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

Visit the official Netflix page and click 'Remind Me' to ensure you're notified on Friday, December 19, when the action begins. Visit Tudum.com for up-to-date information about the event.

JAKE PAUL QUOTES

On why he’s fighting Anthony Joshua: I like to challenge myself. I like to take on the biggest, the best. I said anyone, anytime, any place - I truly mean that. No one ever thought that this would be possible, that we would be here when I first started boxing, and no one thinks I'm going to win. So join the list and be ready to be shocked.

On dealing with critics and the idea he’s in a lose-lose situation: I've never been knocked down or knocked out, even in sparring, but I'm in a sport where that happens. This is not a one-sided fight as people think. And I have power, I have the ability to put people to sleep. That's why I took this challenge - and I know it's crazy and all of that, but I'm excited. I'm genuinely excited. My team's excited and everyone believes in me, and that's all that matters.

On what makes him confident he can beat Joshua: He's one of the best heavyweights ever, but I believe that fighting a smaller man is oftentimes harder as a heavyweight because of the speed difference and because of the foot speed, because of the angles, because of the head being off of the center. And so all of that power is great, and he's knocked people out. I just have to avoid that one shot for eight rounds, and I believe that I can do that. So when I'm bouncing around the ring, jabbing, weaving, and doing all of these things, I know I can pick him apart and score points and make this a very, very big contest. People say, “Oh, I respect Jake Paul for getting in there.” No, respect me because I'm about to win.

On who has more pressure going into the fight: Anthony. Yeah, 1000%. This is something that's going to weigh on him, right? Because of what you said. I'm going in there, I can fight free. If he starts getting touched up and losing rounds, I think the cookie will crumble.

On the significance of fighting Joshua in just his 14th pro fight: We've been pushing boundaries, and that's what I'm really here is to be a beacon for kids out there to take inspiration from. That's one of the biggest things and goals I have in my life, is to show people what the power of self-belief, manifestation, hard work, discipline, and where it can take you, and to take risks…..I'm here to inspire kids and do things differently, and be a disruptor.

On his official prediction for the fight: Official prediction: I think a fourth or fifth round knockout by me. Damn. There it is.

ANTHONY JOSHUA QUOTES

On how the Jake Paul fight came together and his reaction to it: It's great. I think it's massive. It's colossal. It's making big news. We're bringing marketability together with ability. Those two worlds collide. You've got Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua, and we're here in Miami. We're bringing Europe, Africa, Asia, and Nigeria, the whole world together to watch this show on Netflix; it's going to be phenomenal. And that's how we ended up here. Basically, two guys that just want to put on a good show.

On critics saying this fight could stain his legacy: I just focus on people that believe in me, that are supporting me, and that's it, if I'm honest. So I ain't got nothing to say to those people because they don't even come into my psyche.

On what he sees when he looks at Jake Paul: Talent focus, good team - nothing negative. He's here to do his job. I could sit up here and try and address all the things that Jake doesn't do good, but I'm fighting the Jake that's going to do everything good on December 19th. So let me focus on that. He's a good person, does his thing, great team around him, puts in the work, and that's why he's sitting here now. Anyone out there in the world that works harder than the next person deserves to be a frontrunner, and he's a frontrunner in the boxing game right now.

On changing trainers for this fight: I won't be trained by Ben Davidson. I said that London's a bit distracting for me, so I was invited to train with Team Usyk. We've been doing some good training out in Spain, and I think he's [Oleksander Usyk] one of the best in the world. And it's not all down to him; it's also down to his team that surrounds him. So I linked up with them and [I’m] getting insight into how someone who's achieved so much. It's been phenomenal, man. It's been a great experience, and it's very challenging.

On how seriously he’s taking Jake Paul: He's been professional now, what, four years? Five, I do believe, right? Five years. So after three years, I was the underdog and no one believed in me - I came up fighting the best in the world. You can't underestimate anyone.

On what he’ll bring to the fight: I'm going to bring him to another school of boxing that I don't think he's been exposed to yet. So there's a few tricks I have up my sleeve to show Jake on December 19th.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. MVP followed that up by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2024 the first all-women’s boxing card to be featured on Netflix. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, live events and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

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Friday, November 21, 2025

Gloves Off: Pitbull-Roach Now Streaming On Prime Video

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Press Release: November 22, 2025 By Prime Video - NEW YORK—November 21, 2025—Today, Prime Video announced , the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries. Debuting Saturday, November 22 on Prime Video, this edition explores the journey of two warriors whose willingness to accept major challenges have earned them worldwide respect in . Former 140-pound champion and reigning go toe-to-toe for the on Saturday, December 6, headlining a event on Prime Video from .

As the 2025 boxing season enters its final month, this fight is pivotal for both men. Mexico City native "Pitbull" Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) became world champion in March 2024, claiming the WBA Super Lightweight title. Recently, Cruz rebounded from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by defeating countryman Angel Fierro before earning a unanimous decision over Omar Salcido in July.

Washington D.C.'s Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) captured his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship in November 2023 by dethroning Hector Luis Garcia. He defended his belt in June 2024, dominating previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory for an eighth-round TKO. Earlier this year, he moved up in weight to challenge undefeated WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, earning a controversial majority draw in New York City.

Narrated by Barry Pepper, the series takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of fighters' lives, families, and training, as excitement builds for this prime-time showcase in a city with a long history of hosting memorable prizefights.

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Mini Preview: Ring IV

On Saturday, November 22nd, the Boxing world will set its sights on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where a card held under the Ring Magazine banner called Ring IV will take place and can be seen worldwide on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN either as a standalone pay-per-view offering or included in the recently launched DAZN Ultimate subscription plan. The card will feature four world title bouts and in a bit of a departure from how pre-fight content is usually penned by yours truly here on The Boxing Truth®️, given the depth of the card, this will be a micro preview of sorts with a brief look at each world title bout, all four fights will be scheduled for twelve rounds.

Main Event: WBC World Light-Heavyweight championship David Benavidez defending against Anthony Yarde

The top of the bill will see unbeaten two-division world champion David Benavidez defending his Light-Heavyweight world title against multi-time world title challenger Anthony Yarde. This will mark Benavidez’ first defense of the WBC world championship in the 175lb. Light-Heavyweight division following previous undisputed world champion Dmitry Bivol vacated the title earlier this year due to recovering from injuries following two fights with former champion Artur Beterbiev, whom he traded wins of the undisputed championship.

In his last fight, Benavidez overcame a knockdown in the eleventh round to score a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over top contender David Morrell in February of this year. This was a brief moment of vulnerability for Benavidez in that he has consistently dominated most of his previous opponents. While he did mostly defeat Morrell clearly, that brief knockdown may have given some an impression that he can be caught, especially in the latter stages of a fight.

In Anthony Yarde, Benavidez will face an opponent that has had two previous attempts at a world title. With a record of 27-3, with 24 Knockouts, Yarde does have an 88% career knockout percentage to the champion's 30-0, with 24 Knockouts with an 80% career knockout percentage.

What these statistics indicate is the better than average possibility that this fight will not go the distance. A potential red flag for the challenger is that he has been stopped in his two previous world title challenges and the question going into this fight will be whether he can withstand the volume punching and pressure of Benavidez, particularly since those two stoppage losses.

WBO World Welterweight championship Brian Norman Jr. defends his world title against unbeaten former two-division world champion Devin Haney

Undefeated Brian Norman Jr. will be making the third defense of his WBO world title against the undefeated Devin Haney, who will be attempting to win a world title in a third weight class after previously being an undisputed world champion in the 135lb. Lightweight division and a world champion in the 140lb. Jr. Welterweight division.Norman, who became a world champion by being elevated from being a mandatory challenger to world champion following former Undisputed Welterweight world champion Terence Crawford vacating all his championships and moving out of the Welterweight division. Since that time the champion, who will enter this title defense with a record of 28-0, with 22 Knockouts, will also enter on a three fight knockout streak.

Although Norman has shown in recent fights, the type of fight ending punching power that turns heads and generates buzz, most would concede that this is the most significant test of his career thus far in the former two-division world champion Devin Haney. Haney, who will enter with a record of 32-0, with 15 Knockouts is known as a well-balanced, elusive boxer/puncher that can do a little of everything. Haney, however, despite his aforementioned accomplishments, is on a bit of a redemption tour following his fight with Ryan Garcia in April 2023. In that fight, Haney was dominated and knocked down multiple times before initially losing a twelve round unanimous decision. The discrepancy that led to Haney’s unbeaten record being restored to unbeaten came when Garcia tested positive for a banned substance following the fight resulting in his suspension and the outcome being changed to a no contest. In his last outing, Haney scored a dreadful twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Ramirez in Times Square in New York City in May this year.

While Haney did what he had to do in that fight, a question here will be whether or not a priority for Haney will be to try and be more entertaining for both fans and the promoter of this card Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, and owner of Ring Magazine, which this card is being promoted under. It can be difficult to balance doing what you need to do to succeed and being a type of entertaining fighter that not only draws the eyes of fans to your fights, but also encourages promoters like Turki Al-Sheikh to continue to invest in you as a fighter.

Although the result of the fight against Garcia was expunged from his record and his unbeaten status restored, what happened in that fight, particularly Garcia’s approach and how Haney responded to both consistent pressure and power shots Garcia was able to land with success will likely play into Norman’s strategy as this fight approaches. The main objective for the champion will be to apply pressure on Haney from the outset and try to cut the ring off from him to minimize his movement and get in on the inside where he could do damage. It goes without saying that against a fighter of Haney’s skillset, elusiveness, hand speed, and counter punching ability, it is a task that can be easier said than done, but Norman must be cautious and tactical in his approach at all times. If he allows Haney to find a consistent rhythm for any significant period, the fight could get away from him in terms of points quickly.

Vacant WBO World Lightweight championship Abdullah Mason faces Sam Noakes

In the second of three undefeated versus undefeated encounters on this card, the number one and number two contenders in the World Boxing Organization’s Lightweight ratings. Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes will meet for the vacant WBO World Lightweight championship previously held by Keyshawn Davis.

While both are unbeaten and both have career knockout percentages of nearly 90%, the perception of at least some is that this will be a showcase and a coronation for Mason. The basis of this perception is Mason, who will enter with a record of 19-0, with 17 Knockouts,has had a quick rise up the ladder and arguably has done so with the benefit of the spotlight of ESPN as a platform that his promoter, the Hall of Famer Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. recently concluded an eight year broadcast pact. While his promoter continues to look for a new platform for the future, this fight obviously represents the opportunity for Mason to go from fast rising prospect turned contender to world champion.

Despite the perception many have going into this fight, Sam Noakes does have a similar resume as Mason. Noakes, who will enter this encounter with a record of 17-0, with 15 Knockouts, is a former British, Commonwealth, and comes into this fight as the current European Lightweight champion.

Although much of the focus going into this bout is focused on Mason, the credentials alone along with the similar resume in comparison that Noakes brings with him to a fight of this magnitude should indicate to any objective observer, at least on paper, before a single punch is thrown between these two fighters, this seems to be a much more even fight than the perceptions of some would suggest. Given the similarity between the two in being able to score quick knockouts, what interests this observer will be who will take the initiative early on and try to press the issue and what will also be interesting here will be if one or both fighters will be forced to adjust their approach as the fight progresses. While much like the main event, the career knockout percentages of these two fighters would suggest a better than average possibility that this does not go the distance, both fighters are likely aware of what the other can do and as such, there may be a healthy respect between the two that could result in a tactical albeit hesitant approach for both at least early in the fight. When you have two “Knockout Artists” facing each other, it goes without saying truly anything can happen and one should not look away during this fight.

WBC/WBO World Jr. Bantamweight world championship Jesse Rodriguez defends his unified crown against WBA number one contender Fernando Martinez

Rounding out the undefeated versus undefeated bouts on this card Jesse Rodriguez will make the eighth defense of his crown against current WBA number one contender and former IBF World Jr. Bantamweight world champion Fernando Martinez. While this represents another chapter in the career of Jesse Rodriguez as one of the sport’s rising stars, particularly being a fighter that can shine a spotlight on some of the lightest weight classes here in the United States, anyone who is knowledgeable of the lightest divisions Boxing has to offer, knows that the competition level is consistently high and there is no shortage of world-class opposition.

This is a case where Rodriguez, who will enter this title defense with a record of 22-0, with 15 Knockouts, will have more experience than his challenger Fernando Martinez, who comes in with a record of 18-0, with 9 Knockouts. While Martinez briefly held the IBF world title in this division, he currently holds an Interim/Regular championship designation in the WBA Jr. Bantamweight ratings. What this will likely be at least on paper is an encounter between two boxer/punchers where the perception is likely that the champion has an advantage when it comes to punching power. It will be up to the Argentine Martinez to show that this will not merely be regarded as a chapter in the story of a potential future Hall of Fame career of Rodriguez. How the challenger can accomplish that remains to be seen, but seeing as Rodriguez is coming off two straight knockout wins, the approach could be to try and dictate the tempo of combat where the intent is to try and keep the champion from finding a consistent rhythm. Rodriguez has quick hands and tends to throw punches in combination so it is a difficult task for Martinez to attempt to tackle, but Martinez has shown previously to be a very capable boxer, so it is a task he is likely looking forward to.

Ultimately, Ring IV like the previous three events held under the Ring Magazine banner and the upcoming Ring V event in December offers a little of everything for just about any Boxing fan. What fight or fights end up standing out when all is said and done remains to be seen.

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Ring IV takes place on Saturday, November 22nd at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The entire card can be seen globally on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN as either a standalone pay-per-view offering for $59.99 or included with the recently introduced DAZN Ultimate subscription plan for $44.99 per month or $449 per year. The card will begin at 3PM ET/12PM PT.(*North American Prices and Start Times Only*)

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For more information about DAZN including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, availability around the world, local start times and pricing in your area, to order this event or to learn about the DAZN Ultimate subscription plan please visit: www.DAZN.com.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

BKB And Bally's Announce Launch Of BKB Bally's Fight Night Series

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Press Release: November 20, 2025 By BKB Bareknuckle Boxing - Miami, FL, 19th November 2025 – Bally’s Corporation and BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing today (November 18th) unveiled Bally’s Fightnight by BKB, a fully integrated 360 partnership that unites Bally’s proprietary sensor technology, Bally’s owned casino venues, and exclusive broadcast distribution into a single, seamless combat entertainment ecosystem. The franchise debuts Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, where advanced sensors embedded in fighter wrist wraps will capture punch volume, punch type, and force of impact in real time, delivering a gamified experience to fans both inside the arena and across Bally’s digital platforms, including the Bally Sports Live apps and Stadium free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel.

The concept originated in 2021 through a pilot led by BKB CEO David Tetreault and Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim under Oscar De La Hoya’s KO Entertainment. Now realized as a complete 360 activation, the partnership leverages bare knuckle boxing’s glove-free format - the cleanest and most measurable striking discipline in combat sports - as the ideal proving ground for Bally’s proprietary sensor system. Every punch becomes quantifiable data, instantly transforming elite bouts into interactive, data-driven spectacles.

David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Bare Knuckle, said: “Four years ago Soo Kim and I dreamed of building the most data-backed combat sport on earth. Today, with Bally’s, that dream becomes Bally’s Fightnight by BKB. Bare knuckles give us the cleanest data possible; Bally’s gives us the platform to make that data entertaining, interactive, and profitable for fans everywhere.”

The sensor platform powers an enhanced storytelling experience with data-enriched broadcast graphics and immersive second-screen experience accessible via the Bally Sports Live mobile apps and Stadium FAST channel. Fans will receive live punch metrics including volume, velocity, and impact force; real-time leaderboards; predictive betting; fantasy-style scoring; heat maps; punch-type breakdowns; and fighter power rankings. The same data stream enhances the in-venue atmosphere through integrated arena displays, creating a unified experience from ringside to remote viewing.

Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s, said: “Bally’s has always been about creating experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Combining Bare Knuckle Boxing’s raw intensity with proprietary sensor technology and then scaling it globally, including our newly acquired properties in the UK and Australia, is exactly why we’ve built the Bally’s ecosystem the way we have.”

Jon Lin, SVP and GM of Bally’s Media, said: “For the first time ever, fans in our venues and watching at home will share the exact same live data feed; punch speed, force, volume, everything. It’s like having a second screen built into the fight itself. This is the most immersive combat sports broadcast we’ve ever produced.”

The partnership launches with a multi-event schedule staged exclusively inside Bally’s-owned properties, beginning with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi and expanding to additional Bally’s destinations nationwide. All production, distribution, and fan engagement flow through Bally’s integrated digital ecosystem, ensuring seamless access for in-venue and remote audiences alike.

The debut card, Bally’s Fightnight by BKB: Biloxi, takes place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, Mississippi, with doors opening at 6:00 PM CT and first bell at 7:00 PM CT. The event will be broadcast exclusively on the Bally Sports Live app and Stadium channel. Tickets are available now at bkbtickets.com/ballysbiloxi. Fighter lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Bally’s Corporation

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is a fast-growing national brand with 20 casinos internationally including 1 retail casino in Newcastle, UK, 11 states across the US, along with a golf course in New York and a horse racetrack in Colorado and holds OSB licenses in 13 jurisdictions in North America. It also owns Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform, Bally International Interactive division (formerly Gamesys Group), a leading global interactive gaming operator, and a significant economic stake in Intralot S.A. (ATSE: INLOT), a global lottery management and services business. As a global, entertainment-focused, omni-channel leader in retail and online gaming, Bally’s serves over 11 million domestic and 20 million international customers through its loyalty programs.

With 11,500 employees, its casino operations include approximately 17,700 slot machines, 630 table games, and 3,950 hotel rooms. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.

About BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing

In the past two years, BKB (originally BYB) has purchased the UK-based BKB, the world’s oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company, and in doing so merged the organizations to create the largest bare knuckle boxing company in the world in terms of roster, library and distribution; ushered in ethical and legalized gambling to the sport; acquired the rights to the historic and prestigious Police Gazette Diamond Belt which now serves as the Bare Knuckle Boxing World Championship; and brought bare knuckle boxing to lineal television on both sides of the Atlantic, including the recent deal with VICE TV and Telemundo Deportes in the US, and in the UK with talkSPORT, while being broadcast in over sixty countries around the world.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

ThunderDome 52 Card Preview:

Press Release: November 18, 2025 By Lewis Moss -

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On November 28, Dragonfire Boxing makes its return to Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

The main event features a highly anticipated rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title.

The undercard also features a whopping fifteen fights, including a mix of exciting matchups and rising prospects from the Perth regional scene.

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke

Thunderdome 52 will be headlined by the rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke.

Going into their first encounter in August, Clarke was a former heavyweight who dropped to cruiserweight to chase a second state championship. Seidu, looked to get himself back into contention after losing a state title fight earlier in the year.

Despite many thinking that Seidu had done enough to earn the victory, it was Clarke who was awarded the controversial split decision, sparking calls for a second meeting.

With current WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft unavailable, Promoter Tony Tolj announced that the rematch will be for the interim title, adding significant stakes.

Fans can expect an intense showdown as the pair settle the score once and for all.

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

In the co-main event, Binny Folan looks to continue his undefeated streak as he faces the returning Sherwyn Watkins for the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title.

After six years out of the ring, Ireland’s Folan made his comeback in 2025, scoring two victories over Rusty Oates. For his third fight back, he sets his sights on championship gold against Watkins.

Watkins, who holds a 6-3-1 record, returns for the first time in seven years as he aims to halt Folan’s momentum.

With both men seeking to re-establish themselves in the Perth boxing scene, the stakes are very high.

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson II

The card also features a rematch between Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson for the ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title.

Earlier this year, the pair met for the first time at the RAC Arena in an action packed contest.

The fight was cut short after an accidental head clash left Higginson unable to continue, resulting in a technical decision win for McMath.

On November 28, they meet again in hopes of scoring a decisive victory and settling unfinished business.

Joel Lewis vs Sonny Manakane

Joel Lewis aims to extend his impressive winning streak when he faces international opponent Sonny Manakane.

Lewis has been on fire since suffering his first defeat overseas in June 2024, racking up three consecutive stoppage victories.

His latest win was an emphatic finish against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran before closing the show in the dying seconds of the fight.

Standing in the Perth fighter’s way this time is Yong Shuai Liuan, an international opponent who looks to stop the momentum of the Aussie.

Lewis’ fight against Liuan will be his second since relocating to the Gold Coast to train under Angelo Hyder, an experienced coach who has multiple world champions to his name including Danny Green and the Moloney brothers.

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa

The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie takes on Sunardi Gamboa in another intriguing matchup.

Rennie is coming off his first fight outside Australia, where he scored a lopsided decision win in Phuket over Pyae Thein Oo back in October.

The WBC Silver Australasian Champion now returns to Perth to face Sunardi Gamboa, a seasoned competitor who has shared the ring with former WBA Featherweight world title challenger Sam Goodman.

The fight looks to be a step up in competition for Rennie as he continues his journey up the boxing ladder.

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang II

Owen Corrigan makes his return to the ring in a rematch with Liang Wang.

Since 2024, Ireland’s ‘Bomber’ has made a statement as a rising force holding an undefeated 3-0 record. Liang Wang however, remains the only opponent he hasn’t been able to stop inside the distance.

In their first fight, Corrigan dominated throughout, but Wang showed tremendous resilience to hear the final bell.

This time, The Irishman hopes to secure the knockout he narrowly missed.

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley

Damien Johnson and Michael Bazley will fight each other for the fifth annual Alan Pond Cup.

Bazley will be making his professional debut against Johnson, who is stepping in on two weeks notice to replace the injured Ryan Willams.

Full Fight Card Line Up

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke

5 rounds - Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

5 × 2 rounds - WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson

6 × 2 rounds - ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title (vacant)

Joel Lewis vs Yong Shuai Liuan

6 rounds

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang

4 rounds

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa

4 rounds

Jaidyn Chin vs Rigor Angeles

4 rounds

Joel Hogan vs Tanaka Saburi

4 rounds

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley (Debut)

4 rounds - Alan Pond Cup 2025

Alan Amin (Debut) vs Alex Muster

4 rounds

Gareth Hilton vs Faturochman

4 rounds

Tyrone Lacey (Debut) vs Mitchell Arnold

4 rounds

Youseff Radawan vs Joel Pinci

4 rounds

Harigan Sutton vs Sherwyn Watkins Jr

4 rounds

Harrison Kruenert vs Gerrie Camama

4 rounds

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Monday, November 17, 2025

UPDATE: WBO Statement Regarding Oleksandr Usyk

Below in the following screenshots released on its website and social media platforms is a statement released by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and it's current president Gustavo Olivieri regarding the decision of now former two-time Undisputed World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to vacate its version of the World Heavyweight championship as of Monday, November 17th.

Credit: WBO

Credit:WBO

As previously reported here on The Boxing Truth®️ per Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, with Usyk now having vacated the WBO world title in the Heavyweight division, per WBO rules, which is a standard throughout the entire sport regardless of sanctioning organization, Fabio Wardley, who was the undefeated mandatory challenger for Usyk in the WBO Heavyweight rankings, and held interim championship status as a result, following his stoppage of previous number one contender and former WBO world champion Joseph Parker on October 25th in London, England, is now recognized as WBO World Heavyweight champion. As of this writing, Olekaandr Usyk remains World Heavyweight champion recognized by the WBC, WBA, IBF, and IBO. Usyk’s potential future in the ring, however, remains uncertain as he has been recovering from a back injury in recent months.

This remains a developing story and we will keep readers updated on developments as they become available. Stay tuned.

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BREAKING: Usyk Vacates WBO World Heavyweight Championship, Wardley Now WBO World Champion

According to Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, Oleksandr Usyk the undefeated two-time Undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world, and one time former Undisputed Cruiserweight world champion has chosen to relinquish the WBO World Heavyweight championship. Not only does this mean that Usyk is once again no longer an undisputed world champion in the Heavyweight division after successfully fully unifying it for a second time earlier this year with a knockout win in his rematch with Daniel Dubois, after having a similar situation occur after he successfully unified the division the first time in his first fight with Tyson Fury in 2023, when Dubois was a mandatory challenger in the IBF Heavyweight ratings, after previously being stopped by Usyk prior to Usyk’s first of two bouts with Fury, but it also now elevates undefeated number one mandatory challenger Fabio Wardley, who Usyk had been mandated to fight by the WBO as its latest mandatory challenger, to now WBO World Heavyweight champion.

Wardley is coming off a knockout win in October over former WBO World Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in London, England. As of now, there has been no word from Usyk or his representatives as to why he chose to vacate the WBO world championship, but he has been recovering from a back injury in recent months. This is a developing story and we will keep readers updated on developments as they become available. Stay tuned.

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Anthony Joshua -Jake Paul Set For December 19 In Miami On Netflix

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Press Release: November 17, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix- Jake Paul faces the most dangerous and defining fight of his career against Britain’s two-time unified heavyweight world champion and Olympic Gold medalist Anthony Joshua in a professional heavyweight megafight scheduled for 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves

Jake vs. Joshua Kickoff Press Conference will take place Friday, November 21 at 1pm at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani. All media interested in being credentialed to cover the press conference must apply here.

Tickets for Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day go on sale Friday, November 21 at 12pm ET at Ticketmaster.com and fans can sign up for pre-sale now at jakevsjoshua.com

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, a colossal global showdown between boxing’s biggest disruptor, international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs). Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves. The fight is set to take place on Friday, December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will stream live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members.

Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day represents the most dangerous test of Jake Paul’s nascent career. The matchup unites Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined modern boxing and shattered records at every turn, with Joshua, one of boxing’s most accomplished, respected, and feared punchers, a global icon who twice unified the heavyweight division, and has headlined sold-out stadiums across the UK and beyond. This will be Paul’s second live event on Netflix in just over a year following his record-breaking victory over Mike Tyson in November 2024. Tickets for Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will go on sale Friday, November 21 at 12pm ET at Ticketmaster.com, and fans can sign up for presale now at jakevsjoshua.com. The event will also feature MVP’s exclusive VIP experiences, including the MVP Owner’s Experience.

Paul and Joshua will meet face-to-face for the Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day Kickoff Press Conference on Friday, November 21 at 1pm ET at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida and will be free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. The press conference will be hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani and will stream live on MVP’s YouTube Channel and Netflix Sports’ YouTube Channel. All media interested in being credentialed to cover the press conference must apply HERE.

"This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” said Jake Paul. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title. To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep. I KNOWWWW YOU GOT EM PICKED HAHAHHA"

Ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul, Anthony “AJ” Joshua enters the ring as one of the most accomplished heavyweights of his era. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist and two-time unified world champion has headlined stadiums across the globe, battled legends like Wladimir Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk, and most recently delivered a devastating knockout of Francis Ngannou before facing IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.

“Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy,” said Anthony Joshua OBE. “I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”

“Everyone laughed when Jake Paul said in March that he wanted to fight AJ in 2026,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “Well, plans changed, and in under two weeks, MVP and Netflix have made one of the biggest fights of all time. Now, as only Jake Paul could and would do, he’s fighting one of the most fearsome boxers in the world. Joshua has every advantage in this fight, except one - the delusional confidence of Jake Paul, and if anyone can shock the world, it’s him. This is a global clash between two of the most recognizable figures in the sport, Jake, the face of boxing’s new era, and Joshua, the King of UK boxing."

“Anthony Joshua is one of the most formidable and decorated heavyweights in the world – the ultimate test for any fighter,” said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President, Sports, Netflix. “We have immense respect for Jake Paul's decision to take this challenge; it demonstrates the fearless ambition he has for his career. This is exactly why Netflix is in the live business: we love taking big swings and delivering the biggest, must-watch cultural spectacles.”

"They say be careful what you wish for, kind of feel like that’s all I need to say,” said Eddie Hearn, Chairman Matchroom. “Two of the biggest names in the sport will collide on Dec 19. Whilst I admire Jake’s balls, he’s going to find out the hard way in Miami.”

Additional information, including undercard bouts and co-main event details, will be announced in the coming weeks.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

Jake vs. Joshua will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix. This past September, over 41 million people watched Terrence Crawford defeat Canelo Álvarez for the super middleweight championship. With WWE Raw continuing to air every week globally, upcoming live events include NFL Christmas Gameday returning to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Jake Paul

The American pride of Puerto Rico, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul has shown tremendous growth as a boxer on his path to becoming a world champion, and now will look to prove he has what it takes against one of the most feared punchers in boxing and greatest pound-for-pound heavyweights in the world, Anthony Joshua. In just five years since turning pro, Paul has made his impact in the ring, earning high-profile victories over names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. His viral knockouts and headline-grabbing performances have breathed new life into boxing, drawing millions of fans and setting records. In November 2024, Jake Paul defeated the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout in the first-ever live professional sporting event on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Paul most recently returned to the ring in June 2025 to face former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., earning a unanimous decision victory and entering the WBA cruiserweight rankings at #14 with the win. Paul has collected multiple accolades for his commitment to the sport of boxing, including ESPNRingside’s 2021 Knockout of the Year, Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Breakout Boxer of the Year, ESPNRingside’s 2022 Viral Moment of the Year, and was the cover of Sports Illustrated’s “The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports” issue, awarded specifically for his groundbreaking work to revolutionize the sport through equitable pay, providing a platform for young fighters, and his support of female boxers. Paul also partnered with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, continuing his mission to elevate the sport and its future champions.

About Anthony Joshua

Anthony “AJ” Joshua claimed Olympic gold for Team Great Britain at London 2012 before becoming one of the biggest heavyweight stars in the world. In April 2016, he destroyed then-IBF titleholder Charles Martin to win his first world title, successfully defending it twice before defeating legend Wladimir Klitschko in an unforgettable battle in front of 90,000 at England’s national stadium in April 2017 to unify the division and earn the WBA title. He unified the division again in March 2018 by defeating Joseph Parker to become the WBO, IBF and WBA world champion, successfully defending the belts against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium in September 2018. In his American debut at Madison Square Garden, he lost his unbeaten record to Andy Ruiz Jr, but avenged the loss in Saudi Arabia in December 2019 to become a two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion. The now-36-year-old followed that up with a KO victory over mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena a year later before testing himself on two occasions against pound-for-pound powerhouse Oleksandr Usyk. Still hungry, Joshua moved to Dallas, Texas to work under new trainer Derrick James before returning to the UK to fight Jermaine Franklin at the O2 in April 2023, earning his 25th career victory with a wide points decision in his first fight back at the dome since 2016. AJ then fought Robert Helenius on short notice, earning a devastating knockout of the year contender in the seventh round, then landed a headline slot in Saudi Arabia in December 2023 against Otto Wallin, who retired on his stool at the end of the fifth round. In March 2024, Joshua delivered a devastating second-round Knockout of the Year against MMA star Francis Ngannou. In pursuit of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, Joshua most recently took on then-IBF title holder, fellow Brit and former sparring partner Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. MVP followed that up by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2024 the first all women’s boxing card to be featured on Netflix. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix

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