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Moses Itauma ordered to negotiate Frank Sanchez IBF title fight
British prospect Moses Itauma has until 29 July to reach terms with Cuba's Frank Sanchez for the vacant IBF heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belts.
Boots Ennis defends Xander Zayas from quit accusations
Unified super welterweight champion Jaron Ennis says Zayas was looking to his corner for instructions, not surrendering, when their June 27 fight was waved off.

Gassiev calls Kadiru 'real power' threat ahead of WBA defence
Murat Gassiev says Peter Kadiru brings real power and amateur pedigree to their WBA heavyweight title fight in Moscow after Tony Yoka pulled out.
Roy Jones Jr: Xander Zayas needs sports psychologist after Ennis loss
Jones says Zayas must work with a sports psychologist to rebuild his mental toughness after the Boots Ennis stoppage before he can return to world title level.
Carrington grades himself a C despite Palacios victory
Bruce Carrington graded his win over Palacios a C, telling Ring Magazine he could have used more combinations and angles despite securing the featherweight victory.

Joshua confident he'll beat Fury, whatever version shows up
Anthony Joshua says he can beat Tyson Fury regardless of form ahead of their July 25 warmup fights in Jeddah and Thailand, with a 2026 meeting likely.
Floyd Schofield Sr says Albert Bell robbed against Mason
Schofield Sr credited Bell's performance after Mason's title defense, claiming scorecards favored the champion despite Bell winning the fight.
Abdullah Mason ready for any challenger after title defense
Mason stopped his opponent in the 12th round over the weekend and says he's prepared for whatever comes next in the lightweight division.

Pacquiao's Team Pursuing New Fight
Manny Pacquiao's plans for 2026 have shifted after the news the Mayweather rematch is not happening on the original timeline.
Ben Whittaker hails American debut after Brooklyn win
Ben Whittaker says his American debut in Brooklyn went exactly to plan after the light-heavyweight won his first fight on US soil.

Patrick Connor: Boxing's 10 Hardest Punchers in 2026
Ring Magazine's latest power rankings place Artur Beterbiev atop the sport's most dangerous punchers, followed by Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley across multiple weight classes.
Gassiev defends WBA heavyweight title in quiet boxing week
Murat Gassiev defends his WBA heavyweight title against a late replacement after Tony Yoka's injury withdrawal, headlining the July 7-12 schedule.

Mason reveals corner advice sparked Bell stoppage
Abdullah Mason says his corner told him he was behind on the scorecards before he stopped Albert Bell to retain his WO lightweight title.

Joshua vows to hurt Prenga in heavyweight clash
Anthony Joshua says he wants to hurt Kristian Prenga when the heavyweights collide. The former champion outlined his approach to Ring Magazine.
Joyce dismisses retirement talk: 'I never mentioned it once'
Joe Joyce says retirement talk has come from media coverage, not him. The heavyweight insists he is focused on improving and waiting for opportunities.

Ray Robinson tops The Ring's 25 greatest American fighters
The Ring's web team placed Sugar Ray Robinson at No. 1 on its list of the 25 best American boxers in history, with Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis rounding out the top three.
Ben Whittaker celebrates American debut: 'Brooklyn, that's how you do it'
Ben Whittaker told BBC Sport 'Brooklyn, that's how you do it' after winning his American debut at light-heavyweight in New York.
Callum Walsh hunting career-best showing against Tyler Denny
Callum Walsh says he is hunting his career-best performance ahead of his light-middleweight fight with Tyler Denny, telling Sky Sports he has more to show.
Boxing Schedule: Upcoming Fights and Key Dates This Week
A comprehensive look at the boxing schedule for the coming weeks, including confirmed bouts and anticipated matchups across all major promotions.
Bruce Carrington beats Rene Palacios by UD at The Fight
Bruce Carrington defeated Rene Palacios by UD at The Fight. Full result, reaction and what's next.