"With the new year, fresh opportunities await fighters looking to make their mark in the ring. In 2025, several fighters seized those moments. Rolando "Rolly" Romero, Lewis Crocker, Xander Zayas, Richardson Hitchins and Abdullah Mason, among others, capitalized on key matchups -- capturing world titles and positioning themselves for bigger fights in 2026. As some of boxing's biggest names enter the twilight of their"
"After a disastrous 2025, during which he lost to Rolando "Rolly" Romero in May and was expelled from the WBC in July for repeatedly using racial slurs ( the ban was lifted in November), Garcia has reached a crucial point in his career. It is time to find out if he can live up to the lofty expectations placed on him years ago, when he was perceived as one of boxing's biggest stars. With just one official victory since April 2023 (his win over Devin Haney"
Several fighters seized momentum in 2025, capturing world titles and positioning themselves for larger fights in 2026. Rolando "Rolly" Romero, Lewis Crocker, Xander Zayas, Richardson Hitchins and Abdullah Mason are named as contenders who advanced their status. Established stars such as Canelo Alvarez are entering the twilight of their careers and fighters like Terence Crawford are stepping away, creating openings. One notable storyline involves Garcia, who endured a disastrous 2025, faced WBC expulsion and has only one official victory since April 2023, yet reportedly may get a title opportunity in early 2026.
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