Hrgovic Stuns Itauma, Becomes Croatias First Heavyweight Champion
#Boxing #HeavyweightTitleFilip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in Round 9 to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title, becoming Croatia's first heavyweight champion. Despite being the underdog, Hrgovic's resilience prevailed, while Itauma was hospitalized after the bout. read more
Hrgovic Stops Itauma, Becomes Croatias First Heavyweight Champion
#Boxing #HeavyweightTitleFilip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in Round 9 to become Croatia's first heavyweight world champion, claiming the vacant IBF belt in London. Itauma's trainer threw in the towel during a pulsating bout following a heated weigh-in altercation. read more
Cameron-Mayer Unification Fight Set for Birmingham Showdown
#Boxing #MayerCameronChantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer unify three junior middleweight titles Saturday in Birmingham, England. Mayer is favored despite Cameron's sole loss to Katie Taylor. Experts predict a 50-50 firefight, with Mayer's angles and Cameron's inside pressure key. read more
Boxing Fans Face Tough Choice in Historic Saturday Card
#Boxing #ItaumaHrgovicSaturday's fights feature Moses Itauma chasing heavyweight history against Filip Hrgovic, plus Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer in women's boxing's top matchup. Caroline Dubois defends titles, and Lester Martinez seeks statement wins. A stacked card for boxing fans. read more
Lopez Wins WBA Title, Becomes Three-Division Champion
#Boxing #TeofimoLopezTeofimo Lopez defeated Rolando Romero via majority decision to win the WBA welterweight title, becoming a three-division champion in his division debut at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. read more
Former Boxing Champion Zolani Tete Fatally Shot in South Africa
#Boxing #SouthAfricaFormer world champion boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was fatally shot outside his South Africa home by two masked gunmen. A woman in his car was wounded. Tete, a former WBO bantamweight champ, had just finished a doping suspension. read more
Romero Blasts Boxings Overpaying Culture Before Lopez Fight
#Boxing #RollyRomeroRolly Romero says boxing is dying because fighters are overpaid for unworthy matchups, citing Canelo Alvarez's cash grabs. He praises Teofimo Lopez for accepting their fight and urges the sport to stop overpaying so young talent can thrive. read more
Romero vs. Lopez: Boxings Enigmatic Showdown Hits Vegas
#Boxing #RomeroLopezRomero defends his WBA welterweight title against Lopez Saturday in Las Vegas. Experts favor Lopez's boxing skills, but Romero's power poses a threat. Lopez must control distance and stay busy, while Romero needs intelligent pressure. Prediction: Lopez wins by decision. read more
Shields Stops Scott, Keeps Pound-for-Pound Crown
#Boxing #WomensBoxingClaressa Shields retained ESPN's pound-for-pound top spot with a sixth-round TKO of Kaye Scott, reclaiming middleweight titles. Dina Thorslund debuted at No. 10 after becoming undisputed bantamweight champion. Katie Taylor, Gabriela Fundora, and Amanda Serrano round out the top five. read more
Shields Stops Scott, Reclaims WBC, WBA Middleweight Titles
#Boxing #ClaressaShieldsClaressa Shields reclaimed WBC and WBA middleweight titles with a sixth-round TKO over Kaye Scott in Atlanta, dropping from heavyweight to 160 pounds. Shields improves to 19-0 and eyes fights against Lauren Price and Tamm Thibeault. read more
Parker Cleared to Fight After Cocaine Ban Ruling
#Boxing #JosephParkerJoseph Parker received a three-month ban after blaming a positive cocaine test on his nutritionist's admitted use. UK Anti-Doping accepted the ingestion was out-of-competition, lifting his suspension, allowing the former heavyweight champion to return to boxing soon. read more
Joshua rises from two knockdowns to knock out Prenga
#Boxing #JoshuaFuryAnthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns to knockout Kristian Prenga in the second round, setting up a potential blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua credited his late friends for the comeback victory. read more
Spence Jr. and Tszyu clash in career-defining Sydney bout
#Boxing #SpenceTszyuErrol Spence Jr. returns after a 2023 TKO loss to Terence Crawford, facing Tim Tszyu in Sydney. Both former champions seek redemption at middleweight. Experts split: Garcia picks Tszyu by stoppage; Marquez picks Spence by decision. read more
Spence Jr. Retires After Loss to Tszyu
#Boxing #RetirementErrol Spence Jr. retired from boxing after losing to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision in Sydney. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer, returning from a three-year layoff, struggled with fatigue and power against Tszyu, who now eyes a title fight. read more
Spence vs Tszyu set for Sydney super fight
#SpenceTszyu #BoxingErrol Spence Jr. returns after three years to face Tim Tszyu in a Sydney middleweight blockbuster. The winner eyes world title contention, though co-main event fights were scrapped due to visa issues and weight misses. read more
Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed in Texas Bicycle Crash
#Boxing #TragedyBoxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. The driver was arrested for manslaughter. Rapp, who recently fought for the WBC featherweight title, was a former Purdue track athlete and fire inspector. read more
Boxing mega-fights face delays, 2027 likely
#Boxing #FightNewsManny Pacquiao’s rematch with Floyd Mayweather is unlikely for 2026. Gervonta "Tank" Davis won’t fight this year due to legal issues, but Mayweather may face Mike Zambidis. Heavyweight Moses Itauma could win a world title if he beats Filip Hrgovic. read more
Zuffa Boxing signs Shakur Stevenson in landmark deal
#Boxing #ShakurStevensonZuffa Boxing signed four-division champion Shakur Stevenson to a landmark multifight deal. The undefeated 29-year-old, ranked No. 5 pound-for-pound, is the promotion's highest-profile fighter yet, with his debut expected soon. read more
Boots Ennis stops Zayas, targets undisputed crown
#Boxing #EnnisJaron "Boots" Ennis unified junior middleweight titles by stopping Xander Zayas in the seventh round. He showed vulnerability in round three but recovered. Now targeting undisputed status, he eyes Sebastian Fundora, Josh Kelly, or Vergil Ortiz Jr. for his next fight. read more
Ennis stops Zayas in seventh, wins junior middleweight titles
#Boxing #EnnisZayasJaron "Boots" Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in the seventh round, scoring three knockdowns to win the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles. The bout shifted from a one-sided Ennis assault to a slugfest before Ennis secured the victory. read more
Zayas vs Ennis: Undefeated Champions Collide in Brooklyn
#Boxing #EnnisZayasUnified junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas defends his WBA and WBO titles against former welterweight champ Jaron 'Boots' Ennis at Barclays Center. Ennis, a -500 favorite, aims to bring belts back to Philadelphia. read more
Zayas faces Boots Ennis in career-defining clash
#Boxing #ZayasEnnisUnified junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas defends his WBA and WBO titles against Jaron "Boots" Ennis on Saturday in Brooklyn. Ennis, a -500 favorite, moved up from welterweight. Analysts predict Ennis wins by decision or KO, citing superior power and skill. read more
Mayweather-Zambidis Exhibition Fight Canceled Amid Lawsuit
#Boxing #MayweatherFloyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece was canceled after CSI sued for breach of contract. An emergency injunction halted promotion and ticket sales. The event may be rescheduled pending a court ruling on the injunction. read more
Shields drops three weight classes for title shot
#Boxing #ShieldsScottClaressa Shields, pound-for-pound queen, drops from heavyweight to challenge unified middleweight champ Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 in Atlanta, aiming to reclaim WBC and WBA titles for legacy. read more
Fury vs Joshua Megafight Finally Signed After Years
#Boxing #FuryJoshuaAfter years of failed negotiations, the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua megafight may finally happen in November 2026, backed by Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh. Both fighters are past their primes but eager, with a potential U.S. venue and Netflix broadcast. read more
Bam Rodriguez calls out Inoue after dominant win
#Boxing #FightNewsJesse "Bam" Rodriguez won the WBA bantamweight title, sparking talks of a megafight with Naoya Inoue. Gervonta "Tank" Davis may return against Floyd Schofield, pending legal issues. Rolando "Rolly" Romero seeks a fight after a year out. read more
Bam Rodriguez stops Vargas, wins third division title
#Boxing #ChampionJesse "Bam" Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas via sixth-round knockout, becoming a three-division world champion. He dropped Vargas in round four before landing a decisive left hand. Rodriguez, now 24-0, eyes a potential superfight with Naoya Inoue. read more
Bam Rodriguez fulfills Donaires prophecy
#Boxing #PoundForPoundJesse "Bam" Rodriguez, boxing's No. 3 pound-for-pound star, seeks a third-division title Saturday against WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas. The 26-year-old rose from small weight classes to dominance, eyeing a potential mega-fight with Naoya Inoue. read more
Eddie Hearn Blasts Dana White as Clueless Over Joshua-Fury
#Boxing #HearnVsWhiteEddie Hearn called Dana White "absolutely clueless" over claims he’d lead-promote Joshua-Fury. Hearn denies White’s involvement, stating he negotiated the contract, which mandates a UK venue in November. Their feud intensifies amid Zuffa Boxing’s legal disputes. read more
Jones and Brown seek MVP statement wins
#Boxing #WomensBoxingOshae Jones defends her IBF junior middleweight title in a rematch against Elia Carranza, seeking a clear win after a disputed split decision. Tiara Brown fights Hannah Rapp, aiming to prove her featherweight title win wasn’t a fluke. Both debut for MVP on ESPN. read more
Boxing megafights: Garcia, Usyk, Rodriguez in spotlight
#Boxing #BoxingNewsRyan Garcia eyes Conor Benn fight but hurdles remain. Usyk may vacate WBC belt rather than face Kabayel. Bam Rodriguez targets Inoue in 2025. Jermall Charlo seeks return. Rico Verhoeven proven as heavyweight contender. read more
Bivol Reclaims Pound-for-Pound Spot After Dominant Win
#Boxing #PoundForPoundDmitry Bivol returns to ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings at No. 6 after a dominant unanimous decision win over Michael Eifert, his first fight following back surgery and a 15-month layoff. He dropped Eifert in round one and controlled the bout. read more
Serrano ties KO record, eyes 50th win in final year
#Boxing #SerranoAmanda Serrano tied Christy Martin's women's KO record with a second-round TKO win, reaching 49 victories. She remains No. 4 in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings and eyes breaking the record and reaching 50 wins before retiring in 2026. read more
Serrano ties KO record, Han retains, Holm plots next move
#Boxing #WomenInSportsAmanda Serrano eyes final year, aiming for 50 wins and KO record before retiring in Puerto Rico. Stephanie Han wants Katie Taylor but may face Caroline Dubois. Holly Holm, despite defeat, has boxing and MMA options including Taylor or Ronda Rousey rematch. read more
Usyk stops Verhoeven in controversial 11th-round TKO
#Boxing #UsykVerhoevenOleksandr Usyk survived a scare against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, scoring a controversial 11th-round TKO in Egypt. Usyk dropped Verhoeven with an uppercut, then pummeled him before the stoppage, preserving his undefeated record despite being outboxed early. read more
Usyk faces Verhoeven in historic pyramid fight
#UsykVerhoeven #BoxingUnified boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday. Usyk’s WBC title is on the line; Verhoeven seeks a massive upset. The undercard features title fights for vacant belts. read more