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Gervonta Davis stripped to 'champion in recess' by WBA
Gervonta Davis has been named 'champion in recess' by the WBA, clearing Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the vacant lightweight title.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch postponed amid double-sold chaos
Floyd Mayweather's return bout against Manny Pacquiao has been pushed back from September after the same fight was reportedly sold to two separate promoters.
UFC White House draws 34 million viewers worldwide
The June 14 White House event pulled 34 million global viewers, with Spain and France totals still pending. Justin Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria in the main event.
Ariane Lipski eyes PFL title after turbulent UFC run
Former KSW champion Ariane Lipski believes her best years are ahead after a 6-8 UFC stint marred by nine canceled or postponed bouts.
Usyk calls belt vacation 'well-considered', promises more to come
Oleksandr Usyk says his belt vacation is 'well-considered' and vows his story continues. The former undisputed heavyweight champion spoke to BBC Sport.
Ilara Joanne details path from cleaning bathrooms to PFL
Brazilian featherweight Ilara Joanne worked security, pizzerias and janitorial jobs before her PFL San Diego bout against Shannon Clark on June 27.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, vows 'continuation lies ahead'
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his heavyweight titles, calling the decision well-considered and promising a continuation lies ahead for the former unified champion.
Usyk vacates heavyweight titles to clear path for contenders
Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his heavyweight titles to allow the next contenders to fight for them, ending his unified reign at the top of the division.
LIVE: Manuel Torres vs Rafael Fiziev — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Manuel Torres vs Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres at UFC Baku 2. Cards refresh every round.
Usyk vacates world titles but vows 'last dance' still to come
Oleksandr Usyk will vacate his world heavyweight titles but says his final fight is still ahead. The champion told Sky Sports he wants mandatories to compete.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, says decision opens new opportunities
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his heavyweight titles, calling the decision well-considered and promising new opportunities ahead. 'This is not the end,' he said.
TUF 34: Michael Bisping Ordered Hard Sparring After 0-2 Start
Michael Bisping pushed his TUF 34 team into hard sparring days before fights after falling behind 0-2, cast member Xavier Franklin reveals.
Jerwin Ancajas calls Zuffa Boxing debut 'an honor' ahead of return
Jerwin Ancajas says joining Zuffa Boxing is 'an honor' as the former super flyweight world champion prepares for his debut under the UFC-backed promotion.
Brandun Lee says nobody matches Zuffa as he signs promotional deal
Brandun Lee has signed with Zuffa Boxing, telling UFC that no rival promotion currently matches his new platform. The light welterweight joins the UFC-backed outfit.
Usyk confirms belt vacation is 'well-considered decision'
Oleksandr Usyk says vacating his belts was a deliberate choice that will unlock fresh opportunities. The heavyweight insists his story continues.
Oleksandr Usyk vacates all heavyweight titles, teases 'last dance'
Oleksandr Usyk has given up his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight belts but says he's not retiring. The Ukrainian champ plans one more fight as his 'last dance.'
Ennis vows to show 'levels' exist ahead of Zayas clash
Jaron Ennis says his welterweight showdown with Xander Zayas will prove there are levels in the division and his skillset is unlike anything seen before.
Shara Magomedov collar ties Michel Pereira at UFC Baku weigh-ins
Shara Magomedov grabbed Michel Pereira in a collar tie during UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins Friday, forcing security to step between the co-main event fighters.
MMA Mania Mailbag: Prates or Prochazka for UFC 1 time travel?
MMA Mania's latest mailbag tackled which modern UFC fighters would dominate the 1993 tournament and who'd struggle. Francis Ngannou got multiple votes for dominance.