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2026-10-11 16:10:04

Boxing Icon Wilfredo Bazooka Gomez Dies at 69

Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, a three-division world champion known for knockout power, died at 69 after hospitalization for respiratory complications. He won the WBC junior featherweight title in 1977, retired in 1989, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. read more

2026-10-08 19:00:43

Jake Paul Cleared to Box Again, Names 15 Dream Opponents

Jake Paul is medically cleared to box again after recovering from a broken jaw suffered against Anthony Joshua. Targeting early 2027, he lists Canelo Alvarez, Conor McGregor, and Sean Strickland among desired future opponents. read more

2026-10-08 12:50:03

Fury vs Joshua Set for December 11 in Cardiff

Fury and Joshua finally fight December 11 in Cardiff for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Analysts debate whether Fury will knockout Joshua, if the winner becomes Britain's greatest, Canelo's comeback, Dubois-Wardley rematch, and Garcia-Haney 2. read more

2026-10-03 21:10:06

Ben Whittaker Faces Conor Wallace in IBF Title Eliminator

Ben Whittaker faces Conor Wallace Saturday in Birmingham in an IBF light heavyweight title eliminator. Whittaker, 12-0-1 with nine knockouts, eyes a world title shot and future fights at heavier weights. read more

2026-09-25 12:40:06

Canelo Returns, Dubois-Wardley Rematch Headline Stacked October Boxing

Canelo Alvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title, while Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley rematch after their thrilling May heavyweight title bout. October also features Fundora, Figueroa, Schofield, Smith, Whittaker, and Navarrete versus Foster. read more

2026-09-24 17:10:03

Fury vs Joshua Finally Set for Dec 11 in Cardiff

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally signed to fight Dec. 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, streamed globally on Netflix. Both past their primes, no titles at stake, but huge bragging rights remain for British heavyweight supremacy. read more

2026-09-24 13:40:07

Fury vs Joshua Finally Set for Dec 11 in Cardiff

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally fight on Dec. 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, broadcast on Netflix. Turki Alalshikh confirmed the long-awaited heavyweight bout, ending years of negotiations. read more

2026-09-17 13:00:06

Opetaia Cracks Top 10, Calls Out Benavidez After TKO

Jai Opetaia rises to No. 9 in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings after knocking out Noel Mikaelian, despite being stripped of titles twice. He seeks unification bouts, eyeing WBA champion David Benavidez in a major cruiserweight showdown. read more

2026-09-16 13:30:36

Katie Taylor Retires as Three-Time Undisputed Champion

Katie Taylor retired as a three-time undisputed champion after beating Flora Pili in Dublin. Caroline Dubois re-enters the top 10, Chantelle Cameron rises to No. 3, and Claressa Shields remains No. 1 in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings. read more

2026-09-15 14:40:05

Cejudo Faces Actor Javon Walton in Boxing Debut

Retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo will face "Euphoria" actor Javon "Wanna" Walton in his professional boxing debut Sept. 26 in Miami, headlining Misfits Boxing after original opponent Nurideen Shabazz withdrew injured. read more

2026-09-13 05:40:05

Garcia Destroys Benn in Two Rounds to Retain WBC Title

Ryan Garcia knocked out Conor Benn in round two at T-Mobile Arena, retaining his WBC welterweight title with his fastest finish in six years. He called out Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney for unification bouts. read more

2026-09-13 05:40:03

Garcia Calls Out Lopez After Benn Knockout

Ryan Garcia, fresh off knocking out Conor Benn, targets Teofimo Lopez next. He also seeks rematches with Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney, plus a Shakur Stevenson showdown, demanding all comers meet him at welterweight. read more

2026-09-13 00:40:36

Garcia Defends WBC Title Against Benn in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia is a heavy favorite and predicts a knockout, while Benn endures a brutal weight cut to make 147 pounds. read more

2026-09-11 13:50:08

Ryan Garcia Eyes Boxing Stardom in Social Media Era

Ryan Garcia aims to become boxing's next face, leveraging massive social media influence and Dana White's Zuffa Boxing backing. He defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn Saturday in Las Vegas, seeking to emulate De La Hoya and Mayweather's crossover stardom. read more

2026-09-10 13:10:03

Garcia vs Benn: Experts Predict Explosive Title Clash in Vegas

Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn Saturday in Las Vegas. Experts favor Garcia's speed, power and superior opposition, while Benn's weight cut to 147 pounds raises concerns. Most predict Garcia wins by knockout in the middle rounds. read more

2026-09-07 04:50:05

Katie Taylor Bids Emotional Farewell Before 83,000 Fans

At Dublin's Croke Park, over 83,000 fans celebrated Katie Taylor's final fight, where she defeated Flora Pili by unanimous decision. The 40-year-old retires as undisputed junior welterweight champion, cementing her legacy as arguably the greatest woman boxer ever. read more

2026-09-06 18:30:05

Katie Taylor Ends Career at Croke Park Farewell

Katie Taylor makes her final ring-walk against Flora Pili for undisputed junior welterweight titles at Dublin's Croke Park, with over 80,000 fans expected. Taylor ends her 10-year career at her dream venue, selling out tickets in under 20 minutes. read more

2026-08-30 00:10:06

Hrgovic Stuns Itauma, Becomes Croatias First Heavyweight Champion

Filip 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

2026-08-29 23:40:03

Hrgovic Stops Itauma, Becomes Croatias First Heavyweight Champion

Filip 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

2026-08-28 13:40:41

Cameron-Mayer Unification Fight Set for Birmingham Showdown

Chantelle 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

2026-08-27 13:10:03

Boxing Fans Face Tough Choice in Historic Saturday Card

Saturday'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

2026-08-23 05:40:06

Lopez Wins WBA Title, Becomes Three-Division Champion

Teofimo 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

2026-08-22 18:40:06

Former Boxing Champion Zolani Tete Fatally Shot in South Africa

Former 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

2026-08-21 13:00:05

Romero Blasts Boxings Overpaying Culture Before Lopez Fight

Rolly 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

2026-08-20 12:40:06

Romero vs. Lopez: Boxings Enigmatic Showdown Hits Vegas

Romero 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

2026-08-19 12:40:03

Shields Stops Scott, Keeps Pound-for-Pound Crown

Claressa 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

2026-08-16 06:10:03

Shields Stops Scott, Reclaims WBC, WBA Middleweight Titles

Claressa 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

2026-08-07 00:30:38

Parker Cleared to Fight After Cocaine Ban Ruling

Joseph 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

2026-08-01 01:10:06

Davis Withdraws From Haney Fight Over Purse Split

Keyshawn Davis withdrew from his WBO welterweight title fight against Devin Haney after rejecting a 25% purse split, worth $2.14 million. The WBO will now rule on the matter, leaving Haney's October 3 bout uncertain. read more

2026-07-26 19:30:05

Joshua rises from two knockdowns to knock out Prenga

Anthony 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

2026-07-26 16:40:03

Spence Jr. and Tszyu clash in career-defining Sydney bout

Errol 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

2026-07-26 16:20:08

Spence Jr. Retires After Loss to Tszyu

Errol 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

2026-07-26 12:00:36

Spence vs Tszyu set for Sydney super fight

Errol 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

2026-07-19 13:10:03

Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed in Texas Bicycle Crash

Boxer 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

2026-07-10 13:10:11

Boxing mega-fights face delays, 2027 likely

Manny 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

2026-07-09 23:10:09

Zuffa Boxing signs Shakur Stevenson in landmark deal

Zuffa 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

2026-07-01 15:40:04

Ennis Rockets to No. 7 After TKO Victory

Jaron "Boots" Ennis defeated Xander Zayas via seventh-round TKO to win WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles, rising to No. 7 in pound-for-pound rankings. He overcame a tough third round with three knockdowns. read more

2026-06-28 07:40:04

Boots Ennis stops Zayas, targets undisputed crown

Jaron "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

2026-06-28 05:40:05

Ennis stops Zayas in seventh, wins junior middleweight titles

Jaron "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