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koreaboo.comFury 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.
comicbook.comPeter 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.
thesouthafrican.comBoxing Event in Giza Draws Praise for Production and Fights
An event held in Giza received positive commentary for its visuals, fight quality, and presentation. Observers noted it outperformed a prior card in Times Square.
rnz.co.nzCommentary 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.
gamereactor.euCristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes With $300 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo earned an estimated $300 million over the past 12 months, leading the Forbes ranking of the world's ten highest-paid athletes. The group collectively earned $1.4 billion during the same period.
yardbarker.comHeavyweight Title Fight Held Near Egyptian Pyramids
A professional boxing match for a heavyweight championship took place this weekend with the Giza pyramids serving as the venue backdrop. The event marked one of the oldest structures in the world hosting a modern sporting contest.
forbes.comUsyk Retains WBC Heavyweight Title With 11th-Round TKO of Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout in the 11th round on May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The stoppage drew criticism after Verhoeven was dropped late in the round.
ForbesUsyk Stops Verhoeven in 11th Round to Retain WBC Heavyweight Title
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by 11th-round TKO on May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza. The stoppage came with one second left in the round after Usyk dropped Verhoeven with an uppercut.
ForbesUsyk Defends WBC Heavyweight Title Against Verhoeven at Pyramids of Giza
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The main card begins at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN.
gamereactor.euBoxing Experts Predict Outcome of Usyk Title Defense
Boxing figures offered predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk's WBC heavyweight title defense against Rico Verhoeven. The bout is scheduled for Saturday in Egypt.
forbes.comJohnny Manziel to Face Bob Menery in Brand Risk 14 Main Event
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel will headline an MMA and boxing card promoted by Adin Ross on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event streams free on multiple platforms beginning at 8 p.m. PT.
gamereactor.euCristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes for 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo earned an estimated $300 million over the past 12 months. The total includes $235 million from his Al-Nassr contract and $65 million from endorsements and other business activities.
nypost.comRonda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano by Armbar in 17 Seconds at Intuit Dome
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their featherweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both fighters returned after long absences and each earned several million dollars for the Netflix-streamed event.
espn.comDaniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round 11 to Win WBO Heavyweight Title
Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to defeat Wardley last Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, becoming a two-time world champion. Wardley, who suffered his first professional loss, immediately activated a rematch clause and vowed to reclaim the belt. The bout featured sig…
The IndependentMatchroom Sells 15% Stake to Bruin Capital, Retains Family Control
Matchroom announced on Monday that Bruin Capital acquired a 15 percent minority stake in the Essex-based sports promotion company founded by Barry Hearn in 1982. The Hearn family will retain majority ownership, with Eddie Hearn as Group Chairman and Barry Hearn as Founder and Pre…
forbes.comDaniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round 11 to Claim WBO Heavyweight Title
Daniel Dubois overcame two knockdowns to defeat Fabio Wardley by TKO on May 9, 2026, at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion. The 28-year-old Briton earned approximately £1.3 million but faces projected tax and National Insurance deduction…
RapplerKenneth Llover to Face Undefeated Michael Angeletti in IBF Bantamweight Eliminator
Filipino boxer Kenneth Llover will fight undefeated American Michael Angeletti on June 6 in Japan in a 12-round bout that determines the next challenger for the IBF bantamweight title. Llover, who is 17-0 with 12 knockouts, has stopped his last five opponents. The winner will fac…
ForbesShakur Stevenson Finalizing Deal With Zuffa Boxing
Sports Illustrated reported that junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson is working toward finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion company fronted by Dana White. The agreement would mark the first prime-age pound-for-pound signing for the company, which has signe…
espn.comJake Paul Aims for Cruiserweight Return Before End of 2026 Following Joshua Knockout Loss
Jake Paul's business partner Nakisa Bidarian said the 29-year-old plans to fight at cruiserweight and return to the ring before the end of the year. Paul suffered a broken jaw in a sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025, his second career defeat. Bidarian ci…
usmagazine.comOlivia Rodrigo Jokes About Former Co-Star Jake Paul in SNL Monologue
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and reflected on her time with Jake Paul on the Disney show Bizaardvark, joking about their career paths. Paul responded positively on social media, acknowledging the humor and expressing pride in her success. The exchange highli…
espn.comKentucky Derby Held as Betting Volume Rises; Joshua-Fury Fight Deal Completed
The Kentucky Derby, scheduled for Saturday in Louisville, will not feature contracts on major prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Meanwhile, terms for the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury heavyweight boxing match have been agreed upon, with the fight anticipated for…
espn.comDavid Benavidez Faces Gilbert Ramirez for Unified Cruiserweight Titles in Las Vegas
David Benavidez and Gilbert Ramirez will fight for the WBA and WBO unified cruiserweight titles on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez, undefeated at 31-0, weighs in as the favorite against the 48-1 champion Ramirez. The bout headlines a card with multiple undercar…
japan-forward.comNaoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani Make Weight for Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title Fight at Tokyo Dome
Undefeated Japanese boxers Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani both weighed in successfully on May 1, 2026, ahead of their all-Japanese showdown for the undisputed super bantamweight championship. The bout, set for May 2 at the sold-out Tokyo Dome before 55,000 fans, pits two 32-0 fig…
winnipegfreepress.comBritish Boxer Lawrence Okolie Returns Adverse Doping Test Ahead of Paris Fight
British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse finding in an anti-doping test, leading to the cancellation of his bout against Tony Yoka in Paris. The test result was confirmed by Queensberry Promotions. Okolie issued a statement addressing the situation and me…
espn.comAlycia Baumgardner Dismisses Potential Fight with Caroline Dubois After Retaining Titles
American boxer Alycia Baumgardner stated that British boxer Caroline Dubois needs to prove more before a potential fight. This came after Baumgardner retained her junior lightweight world titles in a bout at Madison Square Garden. She expressed interest in fights against Taylor o…
espn.comJake Paul Promotes All-Women Boxing Event at Madison Square Garden
Jake Paul is promoting an all-women boxing card through his company, Most Valuable Promotions, scheduled for Friday at Madison Square Garden with ESPN broadcast. The event features four title fights, headlined by Alycia Baumgardner versus Bo Mi Re Shin for the Super Featherweight…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyson Fury Signs Contract for Three More Fights After Victory Over Arslanbek Makhmudov
Tyson Fury secured a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout broadcast on Netflix. His wife Paris Fury stated that he has signed a contract for three additional fights. During the event, Fury challenged Anthony Joshua to a future match, and Joshua responded with interes…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyson Fury Wins Unanimous Decision Against Arslanbek Makhmudov and Challenges Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury secured a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his return fight on Saturday. The win came after a period away from the ring, with Fury showing no signs of rust. Following the bout, Fury challenged Anthony Joshua, who was present at ringside.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewConor Benn Defeats Regis Prograis by Unanimous Decision in Netflix Boxing Event
Conor Benn won a unanimous decision against Regis Prograis in the co-main event of the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fight took place at a 150-pound catchweight, with judges scoring it 98-92 across all three cards. Shakur Stevenson and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyson Fury Faces Arslanbek Makhmudov in Heavyweight Bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tyson Fury returns to the ring after 16 months to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The fight marks Fury's fifth comeback following his retirement after a points loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. The event streams live on Ne…
France 24Nigeria Launches Trials for 500 Suspected Terrorists in Abuja Amid Ongoing Violence
Authorities in Abuja, Nigeria, have initiated mass trials for 500 individuals suspected of terrorism involvement, conducted across 13 courtrooms under heightened security measures. The proceedings occur against a backdrop of increased violence in the country. France 24 reported t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyson Fury Prepares for Comeback Bout Against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tyson Fury is scheduled to return to professional boxing against Arslanbek Makhmudov on an unspecified date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 37-year-old British heavyweight has been out of the ring since consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Fury is reported to earn £18.…
nypost.comTyson Fury Returns from Retirement to Face Arslanbek Makhmudov in London on April 11
Tyson Fury will fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, marking his first match since losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. The event streams live on Netflix without pay-per-view fees. Conor Benn headlines the co-main event against Re…