Boxing

Boxing star Danny "Swift" Garcia is looking to end his in-ring career on the highest note ... telling TMZ Sports he wants a knockout in his farewell fight.

Garcia -- a 37-4 super welterweight -- is hanging up his boxing gloves after his October 18th bout against Daniel Gonzalez (22-4) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Since it's his last hoorah, some might think Garcia will take it easy and ride off into the sunset ... but he insists the scratches and bruises from sparring prove otherwise. In fact, he's gunning for his 22nd career knockout.

The Paul vs. Davis fight might be an exhibition, but that's not gonna stop the two from trying to put each other to sleep ... 'cause Jake just revealed if the bout ends in a knockout, the winner's gonna get a "big, big" check!!

El Gallo shared the news during an appearance on the "DOUBL3 COVERAGE" podcast with N3on & Mystic Zach ... saying while his brother Logan's exhibition scrap with Floyd Mayweather didn't have a winner, this fight will -- potentially in more than one way.

"So if someone knocks the other one out, they're gonna get a big, big bonus," Paul said.

Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton is believed to have died by suicide, according to a provisional cause of death delivered at a coroner's inquest in Manchester, England, The Guardian reports.

Alison Mutch, the senior coroner for Manchester South, stated Hatton's cause of death was hanging, reports ESPN.

Gervonta Davis' decision to fight Jake Paul has upset many of Tank's fans ... but boxing star Danny Garcia tells TMZ Sports it's simply good business!

The exhibition fight, which will stream on Netflix, is scheduled for November 14th at the Kaseya Center in Miami ... a bout that's stirred up a ton of controversy, with many knocking 30-year-old Davis for fighting.

Despite the size and experience disparity, Garcia, a former champion in multiple weight classes (37-4), believes fans are overreacting.

Terence Crawford cemented himself as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world in his superfight with Canelo Alvarez ... but promoter Eddie Hearn believes there's someone out there with the ability to beat Bud -- Jaron "Boots" Ennis!

TMZ Sports talked to the legendary Matchroom Boxing promoter just days before Eddie's 28-year-old, undefeated fighter takes on Uisma Lima Saturday night in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia.

While Saturday's bout is significant for several reasons -- including because Boots, 34-0 (with 30 KOs), is stepping up in weight to 154 lbs. for the first time -- Eddie's also keeping an eye on a bunch of big potential future matchups.

Thousands of fans -- including several big-name celebs -- lined the streets of Manchester on Friday to pay homage to the late Ricky Hatton.

Tyson Fury and his brother, Tommy, were two of the most notable who hit the boxing legend's funeral ... but Amir Khan, Frank Bruno and Conor and Nigel Benn all showed face to pay respects as well.

Hatton, as you know, passed away just a few weeks ago at the age of 46.

Arturo Gatti Jr. was found dead in his apartment this week at just 17 years old ... in a scene eerily similar to the death of his father, boxing great Arturo Gatti.

Chuck Zito, Gatti's former bodyguard (and actor and stuntman), broke the shocking news on social media Wednesday morning ... announcing the teen's tragic death.

"It's with a heavy heart that I have to say,.... R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR. who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday. The same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago," Zito wrote.

After almost five years as a ring girl for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, Kourtney Hartenstein is hanging up her glittery two-piece 'fits for good ... telling TMZ Sports her main focus now is more time with her family.

Hartenstein -- who is married to NBA champion Isaiah Hartenstein -- opened up about her future this week ... after initially sharing her decision with her 654k followers on Instagram.

"I need to focus on family," the 34-year-old said. "My husband has a second championship ring on his mind and that starts this week, so we've got a lot going."

Cops say Terence Crawford's "high rate of speed" was what sparked his now-viral incident with police officers in Nebraska over the weekend.

According to Omaha Police Department documents TMZ Sports has obtained, Crawford allegedly blew by a cop in his blue, four-door sedan at around 1:27 AM on Sunday.

After Crawford was pulled over, police ended up ordering the boxing star and his passengers out of the vehicle at gunpoint when a firearm was allegedly spotted on the driver's side floorboard.

4:13 PM PT -- Omaha's Mayor John Ewing just released a full statement ... acknowledging he's aware of the incident -- and, he's promised to ensure the impending internal investigation will be thorough and transparent.

Mayor Ewing is asking members of the community to try to remember the triumphant spectacle of the parade yesterday instead of focusing simply on the unforutnate circumstances surrounding how it ended ... and, he says he's committed to make every resident feel safe in Omaha.

Terence Crawford was forced out of a car at gunpoint by a police officer with the tense exchange caught on video ... and, it's leading to an internal investigation.

Video is circulating online showing the boxer slowly unbuckling his seatbelt, opening his door and stepping out of the car ... while an officer at his window holds a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other.

The officer repeatedly tells Crawford to step out ... and, he replies at one point, "I ain't reaching for no gun" -- with his hands up the whole time.

Gia Giudice might be shaking in her boots before her dad Joe's celebrity boxing match on Saturday ... but the "Next Gen NYC" star tells TMZ Sports that doesn't mean she isn't confident he'll kick some ass and win by knockout!!

Joe -- former cast member of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" -- is facing actor Antonio Sabato Jr. in Tijuana for the "Battle of the Italian Stallions" PPV event in a few hours.

While Joe says he's already done all the preparation needed, Gia says it's still "nerve-racking" ... and believes he's a winner no matter what happens.

Those watching Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis better keep their cameras ready ... 'cause El Gallo tells TMZ Sports he's knocking out Tank -- and he's hoping it's in one of the most spectacular fashions the sport's ever seen.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer sat down with us recently to break down his upcoming fight with the undefeated Davis ... and check out our interview, Paul is clearly confident he's going to get the win.

In fact, he guaranteed a KO -- promising "I'm going to knock this guy out."

51-0?! Maybe!

Floyd Mayweather isn't ruling out stepping back into the boxing ring as a pro ... and putting his perfect professional record on the line!

We know TBE and Mike Tyson are scheduled to fight sometime early next year ... an exhibition match dubbed "Legend vs. Legend".

Question is, could the 48-year-old take a real deal sanctioned fight deep into his 40s? We asked him.

Vegas Auto Group is fighting back against Floyd Mayweather, a day after he sued the dealership ... with the Sin City-based biz claiming the boxing legend skipped out on a $1.25 million bill for a Maybach!

TMZ Sports broke the story ... 48-year-old Mayweather filed suit against Vegas Auto Gallery on Thursday in Nevada, claiming the luxury dealership of shady practices surrounding the sale of a rare 2018 Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet.

Long story short, Floyd doesn't believe he should have to pay for the vehicle (he wants to return it) ... while the dealership wholeheartedly disagrees, and they aren't mincing their words.

Boxing superstar Devin Haney is suing his ex-fiancée once again ... this time claiming she's wrongfully keeping $350,000 worth of gifts he says he gave her in anticipation of their wedding.

Haney filed the latest suit against Leena Sayed in Los Angeles County last week ... alleging she won't return several pricey handbags and jewelry.

Haney claimed he got her the items -- which included things like Hermes bags, an Audemars Piguet watch, a diamond ring, diamond earrings and several other pricey purses -- under the premise that they were going to tie the knot.

Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez Saturday night in Las Vegas -- and while it was absolutely the biggest fight of his career -- was it the most difficult?!

"I wouldn't say it was the hardest fight of my career, but it was definitely the biggest fight of my career," Bud told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1) on Monday afternoon.

Crawford won the fight relatively comfortably on the scorecards (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) ... in front of 70,482 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Raiders, and tens of millions of fans on Netflix.