Two-weight queen Mikaela Mayer and former champion Sandy Ryan are two days away from settling unfinished business. (photos by Mikey Williams)

As the highly anticipated rematch approaches, WBC interim lightweight world champion William "El Camarón" Zepeda (32-0, 27 KOs), of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico, and former IBF super featherweight champion Tevin "2X" Farmer (33-7-1, 8 KOs), of Philadelphia, hosted a press conference to promote their upcoming bout.

Following a controversial disqualification defeat at the hands of Lewis Crocker in their March 1 title elimination bout in Belfast, Paddy Donovan is getting a share of justice in the form of an immediate rematch, which was ordered by the IBF Thursday following an appeal by Donovan’s co-manager, Keith Sullivan.

Bob Arum has seen countless controversies overshadow terrific fights during an almost 60-year career as a boxing promoter. “Paintgate” was a doozy, even by boxing’s bizarre standards. Six months later, Arum is completely convinced Mikaela Mayer didn’t have anything to do with tossing a bucket of red paint on Sandy Ryan’s right pant leg and exposed right side of her body as she walked out of her Manhattan hotel for their fight the night of September 27. More than anything, Arum stressed that Mayer would’ve jeopardized her own purse if she sent someone to rattle Ryan so irresponsibly.

Repeat or Revenge? On Sunday, almost a year to the day after their first encounter Melvin Jerusalem will put his WBC strawweight title on the line against Yudai Shigeoka at Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan.

Derek Chisora could find himself in a heavyweight world title fight for his 50th and final bout later this summer. The Ring has learned that the IBF will order their champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) to defend against No. 1-rated Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) by June 21, with the mandatory to be called on April 22. World Boxing News were first to report the news.

Bruce Carrington considers Nick Ball the feistiest of boxing’s four featherweight champions. The undefeated contender who answers to “Shu Shu” therefore figures England’s Ball is the most likely of them to willingly grant Carrington his first world title shot. Carrington created a nickname for his potential opponent, too.

Earlier today, Sam Noakes vacated his European lightweight title with a view to facing Shakur Stevenson for the WBC title. Noakes, who enjoyed a banner 2024, winning and defending the EBU title twice, has decided that it is time to step up again. Noakes, who is the IBF No. 9, WBC No. 4 and WBO No. 2 at 135-pounds, is tabbed to return on the undercard of Anthony Cacace-Leigh Wood in Nottingham, England, on May 10, though is currently without an opponent but may use that opportunity to stay active ahead of a mooted world title fight.

Moses Itauma is optimistic he will get a shot at the world heavyweight title at some point in 2025, but likely only if Oleksandr Usyk retires or vacates some belts. Cast as Britain's next hopeful heavyweight star, Itauma, 20, originally set the target of becoming the youngest world champion in the division's history, a record which Mike Tyson will hold on to for now.

Super lightweight contender Dalton Smith believes Ring Magazine champion Teofimo Lopez is still the man to beat at 140lbs as he plots his assault on the world title picture.

The news that undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano had agreed to meet for a third time was welcomed warmly throughout the boxing world.

IT IS only a few minutes before Iftar when Adam Azim sits down at a Lebanese restaurant a few hundred yards from the hustle and bustle of London’s Oxford Street to discuss his plan for the rest of 2025.

Pat Brown has talked enough. Over the past few months, the 25 year old Mancunian has been a good natured participant in a long, determined promotional effort.

Quietly, the British featherweight division has been building real strength in depth. Lee McGregor, 15-1-1 (11 KOs), is a relatively new addition to a busy scene and can’t wait to get involved.

Australian superstar Tim Tszyu returns to the ring on April 6 in Newcastle for a showdown against once-beaten American contender Joey Spencer. Following a rollercoaster 2024, Tszyu is determined to make a statement and recement his place among the best in boxing’s stacked 154-pound division.

It’s been a while since Jermell Charlo ruled over the junior middleweight division. Back in 2023, Charlo was the undisputed king of his weight class. As he walked past his fellow 154-pounders, his Ring, IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles dragged behind him. No matter who his competition was, it was clear that he was the man to beat.

Undisputed world champion, Gabriela Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) of Coachella Valley, will defend her Ring, WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF world championship belts against No. 1 IBF-ranked contender Marilyn "La Mexicana" Badillo (19-0-1, 3 KOs) of Cuautitlán, Mexico.

There’s a bit of a misconception going around about Shakur Stevenson. Contrary to popular belief, landing a fight isn’t incredibly difficult. With that said, getting a notable name to step through the ropes and stand across the ring from him, however, certainly is.