The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has announced a fight between Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason for the vacant WBO lightweight title after Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his title for missing weight. The fight is expected to be part of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford card in Las Vegas. Abdullah Mason, praised for his potential, and Sam Noakes, the current British and Commonwealth lightweight titleholder, are set to negotiate terms within 20 days.

Ryan Garcia, former interim WBC lightweight champion, has voiced his disapproval of the deportation policies under the Trump administration, despite having voted for Trump. He emphasizes the humanity of immigrants, particularly Mexicans, and criticizes the actions of ICE in Los Angeles. Garcia's stance marks a shift from his previous support for Trump, highlighting the impact of these policies on communities. The article also touches on Garcia's past controversies, including his suspension for using racial slurs and testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight title after missing weight, leading the World Boxing Organization to order a fight between Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason for the vacant title. Gustavo Olivieri, WBO president, announced the decision on social media, highlighting Mason's promising career trajectory and Noakes' current standing as a British and Commonwealth lightweight titleholder. The contenders have 20 days to negotiate terms for the fight.

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a major hub for boxing, driven by significant investments and the efforts of Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. Despite hosting high-profile matches like Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, some performances have disappointed fans. Alalshikh has publicly criticized lackluster fights and emphasized the need for boxers to deliver passionate performances, especially with upcoming matches like Usyk vs. Dubois and Canelo vs. Crawford. His comments have resonated with fans, raising expectations for future events.

Turki Alalshikh has invited a group of young boxing prospects to compete on the September 13 Canelo Alvarez–Terence Crawford card in Las Vegas, which Netflix is set to air as part of Riyadh Season. He named Junto Nakatani, Christian Mbilli, Mohammed Alakel, Reito Tsutsumi, Justin Viloria, Emiliano Alvarado, Jamar Talley, Abdullah Mason and Nishant Dev as fighters he hopes to see on the undercard. Alalshikh said the event should give emerging talent a chance to perform before a global audience; the piece suggests their presence could also help restore excitement after recent major fights disappointed fans.

Jake Paul is preparing for a significant boxing match against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Anaheim, California, on June 28th. Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, is optimistic about his chances and sees this fight as a stepping stone towards challenging a world champion. He has expressed interest in facing current cruiserweight champion Badou Jack, with discussions already initiated. Jack has shown openness to the idea, viewing it as an easy fight and a financial opportunity.

Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen are set for a rematch at London's Copper Box Arena on May 17, 2025, following their previous encounter in Riyadh, where Fisher won by split decision. Both fighters have gained weight since their last match, with Fisher appearing in good shape and Allen confident despite being heavier. The rematch is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if Fisher can secure a more decisive victory.

Uisma Lima, the IBO junior middleweight champion, will defend his title against Shervantaigh Koopman in South Africa. The fight, scheduled for May 31 at Emperors Palace, will be officiated by neutral officials as per Lima's request, a move supported by the IBO. Lima, who has a strong record of winning in foreign territories, aims to continue his success in the 154-pound division. The event is promoted by Golden Gloves, with Mikael Hook as the referee and judges from the UK, South Africa, and Ghana.

Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen are set for a rematch at London's Copper Box Arena on May 17, 2025, following their previous encounter in Riyadh, where Fisher won by split decision. Both fighters have gained weight since their last weigh-in, with Fisher looking in good shape and Allen confident despite being heavier. The match is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if Fisher can secure a more convincing victory this time.

The WBO has allowed Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev to proceed with their trilogy without Bivol first defending his title against mandatory challenger Callum Smith. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri said the decision reflects the bout’s importance and follows a rotation agreement under which the IBF mandatory is next. Smith keeps his mandatory status and may take voluntary fights while waiting; Anthony Yarde is reportedly a potential opponent, though no agreement has been reached.