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Mayweather exhibition faces injunction ruling Thursday
A federal judge is expected to rule Thursday on an injunction that could block Floyd Mayweather's six-round exhibition against Mike Zambidis on Saturday.
Joshua-Fury fight locked to UK unless AJ agrees new terms
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually bound to fight in the UK, Eddie Hearn says, and any US relocation would require Joshua's camp to sign fresh terms.
Boxing schedule for 2025: Upcoming fights and key dates
ESPN has released the latest boxing schedule featuring confirmed bouts and tentative matchups for the coming months across major promotions.
Shields says every fight now about legacy ahead of Scott bout
Claressa Shields says her middleweight title fight against Kaye Scott is about legacy and pushing boundaries for women's boxing and her promotional company.
Claressa Shields returns to middleweight to face Kaye Scott
Shields will challenge unified WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on August 15 in Atlanta, returning to 160 pounds after a stint at light heavyweight.
Amy Pu becomes first female pro referee in British boxing
Taiwan-born official Amy Pu made history at York Hall in March 2024, breaking a barrier that had stood since the sport's professional era began in Britain.
Richard Rivera: Ben Whittaker hides fear behind jokes
Richard Rivera says Ben Whittaker's antics mask real fear ahead of their Saturday clash in Brooklyn. The veteran light heavyweight believes jokes disguise flaws.
Boots Ennis on 154 move: 'I feel way stronger at this weight'
Ennis told The Breakfast Club he should have moved up from welterweight sooner, with his super welterweight title fight against Xander Zayas set for this weekend.
Paro speechless after taking IBF welterweight title from Crocker
Liam Paro took the IBF welterweight title from Lewis Crocker on points in Australia, ending the champion's unbeaten run in a hard-fought contest.
Clarck Ntambwe's journey from grief to boxing redemption
New film chronicles DRC boxer Clarck Ntambwe's transformation from vengeance-seeker to champion, trained by Kibomango Bagunda before his death in 2025.
Xander Zayas ready for Boots Ennis: 'Going to win like I always do'
Zayas says he's visualized every possible scenario ahead of his super welterweight title defense against Ennis this Saturday, seeing opportunities in his opponent's flat-footed style.
Liam Paro beats Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026
Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Albert Bell replaces Joe Cordina to face Abdullah Mason July 4
Bell steps in on short notice after Cordina withdraws with visa issues. The Toledo native gets his shot at Mason's WBO lightweight title in Cleveland.
Current Boxing Champions Across All Weight Divisions
A rundown of every reigning titleholder in the sport's four major sanctioning bodies, from heavyweight down through the lighter weight classes.
Crocker vows 'great performance' in Paro title defence
Lewis Crocker says his IBF welterweight defence against Liam Paro will be a great performance after winning his world title as an underdog last time out.
Ennis vows to bring Zayas titles 'back home to Philly'
Jaron Ennis says he will take Xander Zayas's WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles back to Philadelphia, promising a knockout in their upcoming clash.
Liam Paro beats Lewis Crocker on 24 June 2026
Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker on 24 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Liam Paro targets IBF welterweight title against Lewis Crocker
Liam Paro fights Lewis Crocker for the IBF welterweight title Wednesday at Pat Rafter Arena, bidding to become a two-time world champion.
Aaron McKenna challenges Chris Eubank Jr to fight in Ireland
Aaron McKenna has invited Chris Eubank Jr to Ireland for a middleweight showdown, issuing the challenge after his latest fight in Dublin.
UFC's Meta AI Rankings System
The UFC has replaced its rankings system with one built on Meta AI — and the launch did not go smoothly.