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news.google.comsports2 days ago
Artem Suslenkov Stops Joe Joyce in Moscow Heavyweight Bout
The 40-year-old British boxer was stopped in the 11th round after appearing to signal he no longer wanted to continue. Suslenkov improved to 15-0 while Joyce fell to 16-5.
ufc.comsports3 days ago
Four-division champion Stevenson signs with Zuffa Boxing
Shakur Stevenson has signed a promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing. The undefeated American holds titles at four weight classes and last fought in February.
ufc.comsports4 days ago
Zuffa Boxing Signs Shakur Stevenson to Multi-Fight Deal
Zuffa Boxing signed four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson to a multi-fight promotional agreement. The deal was confirmed Thursday. Stevenson, 29, remains undefeated at 25-0 with 11 knockouts.
news.google.comsports5 days ago
Proposed Fury-Joshua fight eyed for Wembley Stadium in late 2026
Saudi coordinator Turki Alalshikh wants the bout in England but timed for U.S. prime time, which could push the main event to 04:00 GMT. Wembley curfew changes would need approval from the mayor and Brent Council.
news.google.comsports9 days ago
Wanderlei Silva Turns 50 Days After 180-Day Suspension Ends, Says He Will Keep Fighting
UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva marked his 50th birthday on July 3 by posting on Instagram that a warrior does not retire. The former fighter last competed in MMA in 2018 and recently completed a 180-day boxing suspension.
espn.comsports9 days ago
Diego Brandao defeats Zhuman Zhumabekov by TKO in round two at Nomad Fighting 15
Diego Brandao stopped Zhuman Zhumabekov by second-round TKO in a modified-rules boxing match on July 4. The 39-year-old landed a spinning back fist in round one before finishing the bout.
forbes.comfinance10 days ago
Abdullah Mason Defends WBO Lightweight Title Against Albert Bell on July 4
The WBO lightweight champion faces Albert Bell in a 12-round bout at the CSU Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The card also features a WBC featherweight title fight and several undercard bouts.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Oleksandr Usyk Discusses Farewell Fight Against Deontay Wilder With Zuffa Boxing
The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who vacated three heavyweight titles last week, is in direct talks for a potential final bout in America. Managers for both fighters confirmed interest in the matchup.
winnipegfreepress.comsports12 days ago
Rua and Teixeira to Meet in Eight-Round Boxing Bout August 29
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Mauricio Shogun Rua and Glover Teixeira will face off in a heavyweight boxing match in Sao Paulo. The event is scheduled for August 29 at Spaten Fight Night 3 and will air on free television in Brazil.
forbes.comsports13 days ago
Jaron Ennis Wins Junior Middleweight Titles With Seventh-Round TKO
Jaron Ennis moved up from welterweight and defeated previously unbeaten Xander Zayas by seventh-round technical knockout on June 28, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York. The victory gives Ennis two junior middleweight belts and improves his record to 36-0.
news.google.comsports13 days ago
Tyson Fury to Fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Anthony Joshua to Face Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia
Fury faces the 46-year-old Pole in Pattaya one day before Anthony Joshua returns against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh. Both winners would advance toward a scheduled 2026 matchup in the UK.
CBS Sportssports15 days ago
Jaron Ennis Stops Xander Zayas in Seventh Round to Win Junior Middleweight Titles
Jaron Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by seventh-round TKO on June 28, 2026, after dropping him three times. Ennis claimed the WBA and WBO junior middleweight belts and became the unified champion in the division.
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CBS Sportssports15 days ago
Ben Whittaker Stops Richard Rivera in Second Round on U.S. Debut
Ben Whittaker defeated Richard Rivera by second-round stoppage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. On the same card Jaron Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in the seventh round to take two super-welterweight titles.
ESPNfinance15 days ago
Jaron Ennis stops Xander Zayas in seventh round, takes WBA and WBO titles
Jaron Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by seventh-round TKO at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Ennis improved to 36-0 and captured the WBA and WBO super welterweight belts.
news.google.comworld15 days ago
Oleksandr Usyk relinquishes undisputed heavyweight boxing title
Oleksandr Usyk announced he will give up his heavyweight belts at age 39. He remains active in the sport but said the division's top position now belongs to someone else.
The Guardianpolitics16 days ago
Ennis Stops Zayas in Seventh Round to Unify Super-Welterweight Titles
Ennis knocked Zayas down three times before the referee halted the bout at Barclays Center. The victory improved Ennis to 36-0 and gave him the WBA and WBO belts at 154 pounds.
CBS Sportssports16 days ago
Ennis stops Zayas by technical knockout in seventh round at Barclays Center
Ennis scored three knockdowns and forced Zayas's corner to stop the fight at 1:49 of the seventh round. The victory made the 29-year-old Philadelphia native the WBA and WBO champion at 154 pounds.
CBS Sportssports16 days ago
Ennis to face Zayas for junior middleweight titles on Saturday
Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas will meet in a junior middleweight title fight. Ennis holds the IBF and WBA belts at the weight; Zayas holds the WBO and WBA titles.
Forbesfinance16 days ago
Zayas Defends Titles Against Ennis in Barclays Center Main Event
Undefeated Xander Zayas meets Jaron Ennis in a junior middleweight title fight on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The DAZN pay-per-view broadcast begins at 8:30 p.m. ET with ring walks around 10:45 p.m. ET. Several undercard bouts complete the card.
Al Jazeeraworld17 days ago
Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Three Heavyweight Titles, Creating Vacancies for Other Boxers
The 39-year-old Ukrainian champion announced Friday he is relinquishing three major heavyweight titles. Usyk said he plans to continue boxing after freeing the belts for other contenders.
CBS Sportssports17 days ago
Unified heavyweight champion vacates three world titles ahead of final fights
Oleksandr Usyk announced he is giving up his WBA, IBF and WBC belts but will continue boxing for one last series of bouts. The 39-year-old said the move opens title opportunities for other fighters.
newser.comworld17 days ago
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A planned rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely. Pacquiao's camp in the Philippines announced the decision on Friday.
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yardbarker.comsports18 days ago
Four fighters named nominees for 2026 ESPY best fighter award
The UFC lightweight champion is one of four athletes nominated for the joint combat sports honor. The ESPY Awards ceremony is set for July 15.
ESPNsports18 days ago
Mayweather exhibition fight in Greece canceled after court filing
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled exhibition against Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday was called off after an events company filed suit alleging breach of contract. Federal court records show the promoter halted promotion and ticket sales while the injunction motion remained pendin…
news.google.comworld18 days ago
Joshua-Fury Contract Requires UK Venue but US Move Remains Possible, Hearn Says
Eddie Hearn confirmed Anthony Joshua's contract with Tyson Fury mandates a UK location. Turki Al-Sheikh is funding the bout, and discussions about a possible US move remain preliminary. Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on July 25 before the Fury matchup.
The Guardianpolitics18 days ago
Ennis to Challenge Zayas for WBA and WBO Super Welterweight Titles
The unbeaten Philadelphia fighter challenges the 23-year-old Puerto Rican champion at Barclays Center. Ennis enters as a roughly 5-1 favorite after unifying welterweight belts in 2025.
espn.comfinance18 days ago
Zayas to defend unified 154-pound titles against Ennis on June 27
Undefeated Jaron Ennis will face Xander Zayas for the WBO and WBA junior middleweight belts at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The main card starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view.
usmagazine.comsports19 days ago
Shields to Fight Scott for WBC and WBA Middleweight Titles on August 15
Shields, the undisputed heavyweight champion, drops to middleweight to face Scott for the WBC and WBA belts at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The bout airs live on DAZN.
awfulannouncing.comsports21 days ago
British Super-Bantamweight Champion Tysie Gallagher Signs With Most Valuable Promotions
Super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher has joined Most Valuable Promotions. The 27-year-old reigning British and Commonwealth champion holds a 10-2 professional record.
yardbarker.comsports24 days ago
Turki Alalshikh Offers to Mediate Dana White-Eddie Hearn Dispute After Fan Criticism
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh announced June 19 he will seek a summit among Dana White, Nick Khan, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and DAZN to resolve the year-long promotional conflict.
bbc.co.uksports24 days ago
Moses Itauma to fight Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena on 29 August
The 21-year-old British heavyweight meets the 34-year-old Croatian on 29 August after postponement from 25 July. The winner will stand first in line for a shot at Daniel Dubois' WBO heavyweight title.
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Alex Pereira Responds to Josh Hokit’s Public Call for Fight
Alex Pereira said he is open to facing Josh Hokit after weeks of public taunts. Hokit replied with two words: "Uh oh."
f4wonline.comsports27 days ago
McGregor Says Crawford Turned Down $200 Million Two-Fight Deal
Conor McGregor said Terence Crawford declined a proposed two-fight agreement worth $200 million that would have paired an MMA bout against McGregor with a boxing match. The discussions involved Turki Alalshikh. McGregor also addressed Crawford's comments about another fighter.
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The Independentworld28 days ago
Misfits Boxing Event in Manchester Draws Nearly 20,000 Spectators
Nearly 20,000 spectators attended a Misfits boxing card in Manchester on Saturday night that featured Tommy Fury against Eddie Hall and several influencer bouts.
ESPNsports29 days ago
Three Former Champions Inducted Into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn were inducted Sunday into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. The ceremony at Turning Stone Casino also honored cut men, a referee, a physician and two journalists.
foxnews.compolitics29 days ago
Boxing injury left former president with vision loss in one eye
A former U.S. president revealed in 1917 that a 1905 White House boxing match caused permanent vision loss in his left eye. The injury ended his boxing activities and led him to take up jiu-jitsu instead.
Forbesfinance29 days ago
Emiliano Vargas Defends Three Titles Against Bryce Mills on June 27
The 10-round super lightweight bout is the co-main event of a DAZN pay-per-view at Barclays Center in Brooklyn headlined by Xander Zayas versus Jaron Ennis.
Forbesfinance29 days ago
Jesse Bam Rodriguez Knocks Out Antonio Vargas in Sixth Round
Rodriguez won the WBA bantamweight title and became a three-division champion with a sixth-round knockout at Desert Diamond Arena.
forbes.comfinance30 days ago
Eddie Hall Faces Tommy Fury in Manchester Exhibition on June 13
The six-round heavyweight bout is scheduled for the AO Arena with first fights at 6 p.m. BST and ring walks near 10:30 p.m. BST.
naturalnews.comsports31 days ago
Hearn and White Issue Conflicting Claims on Joshua-Fury Promoter Role
Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn said he negotiated the contract and that the fight must occur in the UK. Dana White stated at a June 6 news conference that he is the lead promoter.
The Bbcsports33 days ago
British boxer to face American in light-middleweight title unification bout
Chantelle Cameron will defend her WBO light-middleweight title against Mikaela Mayer on 29 August in Birmingham. The card also features Caroline Dubois defending her lightweight belts.
bbc.co.uksports37 days ago
Billam-Smith Stops Rozicki in Seven Rounds as Both Fighters Hospitalized After Brutal Bout
Billam-Smith earned a technical knockout victory on Zuffa Boxing's UK debut card. Both fighters went to hospital after the bout.
CBS Sportssports37 days ago
Billam-Smith and Rozicki Meet for Cruiserweight Bout in Bournemouth
Chris Billam-Smith faces Ryan Rozicki in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 07 on June 6 in Bournemouth, England. The winner is positioned to challenge for a title opportunity against the current Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion.
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Katie Taylor Announces Final Fight Against Undefeated Flora Pili at Croke Park on 5 September
The 39-year-old Irish boxer will face undefeated Frenchwoman Flora Pili in front of an expected crowd of 80,000 at the Gaelic Athletic Association venue.
The Independentsports38 days ago
Katie Taylor to Fight Undefeated Flora Pili for Vacant WBC Title in Final Bout at Croke Park
The 39-year-old Irish boxer will contest the vacant WBC super lightweight title against unbeaten French fighter Flora Pili in what is billed as her final professional bout.
business38 days ago
Moloney Challenges Garcia for IBF Super Flyweight Title in Nagoya
Australian Andrew Moloney faces Willibaldo Garcia for the IBF super flyweight title on Saturday in Japan. The bout is the Mexican champion's first title defence.
rte.iesports39 days ago
Katie Taylor to Face Flora Pili for WBC Title at Croke Park, Costing Nearly 3x More Than Wembley
Matchroom confirmed a Friday press conference at the 82,300-capacity stadium. The 39-year-old two-weight champion has not boxed since retaining her undisputed light-welterweight title against Amanda Serrano last July.
espn.comsports40 days ago
Holly Holm Recounts Tense Face-to-Face Rules Meeting With Referee Before Puerto Rico Boxing Match
Former MMA fighter and boxing champion Holly Holm recounted a tense pre-fight rules meeting with a referee in Puerto Rico ahead of her first bout against Stefanie Han.
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theurbandaily.comworld40 days ago
Louisville to Mark 10 Years Since Muhammad Ali's Death With Global Day of Compassion
Muhammad Ali's widow stated that the boxer's legacy extends beyond his titles and medals. Louisville will hold events marking the tenth anniversary of his death.
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yardbarker.comsports42 days ago
UFC heavyweight champion names former champion as dream opponent
The UFC heavyweight champion discussed a potential matchup with a former champion during a training session shared on social media. The champion is recovering from eye surgery and has not yet been cleared for sparring.
espn.comsports43 days ago
Amanda Serrano Stops Cheyenne Hanson, Ties Women's Knockout Record at MVPW-03
Amanda Serrano tied Christy Martin's all-time women's knockout record with a stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson on May 31, 2026. Stephanie Han retained her WBA lightweight title via majority decision over Holly Holm in the same card in El Paso, Texas.
variety.comsports43 days ago
Amanda Serrano Says She Would Welcome MMA Fight Against Gina Carano
Amanda Serrano said she would welcome an MMA bout with Gina Carano after the former Strikeforce fighter lost a 17-second bout to Ronda Rousey on Netflix. Both Serrano and Holly Holm are signed to Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
thesouthafrican.comsports43 days ago
Forbes 2026 Highest-Paid Athletes List Released: Ronaldo No. 1 With $300 Million
@Forbes reported that the ten highest-paid athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Ronaldo led the ranking for the fourth consecutive year.
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espn.comsports43 days ago
Amanda Serrano Stops Cheyenne Hanson in Round 2, Ties Christy Martin's Knockout Record
Amanda Serrano retained her WBA and WBO featherweight titles with a second-round stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson in El Paso, Texas. The victory gave her 32 knockouts, matching Christy Martin's record.
yardbarker.comsports43 days ago
Stephanie Han Retains WBA Lightweight Title in Disputed Majority Decision Over Holly Holm
Stephanie Han defeated Holly Holm by majority decision on May 30, 2026, at the El Paso Civic Center in Texas. The scores were 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95.
espn.comsports44 days ago
Dmitry Bivol Beats Michael Eifert by Unanimous Decision to Retain WBA and IBF Light-Heavyweight Titles
Russian Dmitry Bivol returned from a 15-month lay-off to defeat Michael Eifert by unanimous decision and retain his IBF and WBA belts. All three judges scored the bout 118-107.
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yardbarker.comsports45 days ago
Combat sports events scheduled across multiple promotions on May 30
Four combat sports cards are set for May 30, including UFC events in Macao, BKFC bouts, MVPW 3, and RAF 09. The schedule features several title fights and cross-promotional matchups.
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Al Jazeeraworld47 days ago
Fury Schedules August 1 Dublin Bout Ahead of Joshua Rematch
Tyson Fury announced plans to fight in Dublin on August 1. Anthony Joshua is scheduled to return on July 25 in Riyadh before the two meet later in the year.
naturalnews.comsports48 days ago
Peter Fury Discusses Exchange With Referee Mark Lyson Over Fight Stoppage
Peter Fury described an airport conversation with referee Mark Lyson regarding the stoppage in the Usyk versus Rico bout. Both men acknowledged they did not hear the bell before the referee intervened.
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brobible.comsports48 days ago
Commentary questions assumptions about boxing superiority over other combat sports
A social media post argues that boxers hold an unfounded sense of superiority. It cites several crossover bouts where non-boxers performed competitively against established boxers.
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