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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.
yardbarker.comsports3 days ago
Israel Adesanya Leaves City Kickboxing but Keeps Wrestling Coach as Head Coach
Israel Adesanya announced on his YouTube channel that he has parted ways with City Kickboxing and coach Eugene Bareman. He will continue training with wrestling coach Andrei Paulet. Josh Hokit offered to host his next camp.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
rnz.co.nzsports18 days ago
Conor McGregor Returns to Face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11
McGregor, 37, steps back into the Octagon for the first time since 2021 against Holloway in a welterweight bout in Las Vegas. He attributed past setbacks to fame after his 2017 boxing payday.
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.
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.
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.
nationalpost.comworld38 days ago
Iran Sentences Champion Boxer to Death for 'Corruption on Earth' Over 2019 Protests
A group of 24 athletes, including nine Olympians, signed a letter calling for intervention to stop the planned execution of Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani.
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Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Athletes call on UN and sports bodies to intervene in case of Iranian boxer facing execution
Twenty-four athletes, including nine Olympians, signed a letter calling for intervention to halt the planned execution of Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani.
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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bloodyelbow.comsports48 days ago
Boxing 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.
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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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thesouthafrican.comsports49 days ago
Heavyweight 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.
gamereactor.euworld51 days ago
Boxing 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.comfinance52 days ago
Johnny 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.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld59 days ago
Girls in Gaza Displacement Camp Train in Boxing Using Makeshift Equipment
Under the blazing sun, girls of different ages line up between rows of tents in Gaza’s Muwasi area of Khan Younis to practice boxing. They throw punches at worn punching bags and use makeshift training pads fashioned from plastic poles and padded tarps. @AP reported on the scene.
Forbesfinance65 days ago
Shakur 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.comfinance73 days ago
Kentucky 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…
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espn.compolitics89 days ago
Jake 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…
Euronewstechnology89 days ago
Chinese Companies Showcase Over 100 Humanoid Robots at Hong Kong Tech Fair
More than 100 humanoid robots are on display at the InnoEx technology fair in Hong Kong, demonstrating capabilities such as boxing, dancing, and visitor interaction. Exhibitors include four of the world's five best-selling humanoid robot manufacturers from 2025. The event runs un…
koreatimes.co.krtechnology91 days ago
Humanoid Robots Demonstrate Language and Physical Skills at Hong Kong Exhibitions
More than 100 humanoid robots were displayed at two exhibitions in Hong Kong starting on April 13, 2026. The robots showcased abilities including speaking in multiple languages, answering questions, and performing physical tasks such as boxing and flips. The events highlight adva…
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Conor 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…
espn.comworld94 days ago
Tyson Fury Scheduled to Fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in Boxing Return at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tyson Fury is set to face Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in his boxing comeback at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a reported purse of £18.8 million. Fury has been out of the ring since two losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. The bout follows Fury's decision to fight Makhm…
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Paris Fury Discusses Husband's Boxing Return and Family Life in Recent Interview
Paris Fury stated that she never fully believed her husband Tyson Fury would retire from boxing despite his announcements. The couple's daughter Venezuela echoed this sentiment. Paris also addressed her daughter's engagement and the impact of their documentary series on the famil…
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Gary Marcus Comments on Anthropic's Mythos Announcement and Its Limitations
Gary Marcus stated that Anthropic's announcement of Mythos on the previous day did not represent a significant advancement. He noted that the demonstration involved turning off sandboxing, which limited its relevance to real-world applications. Marcus also pointed out that simila…
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Tyson 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.…