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Fury vs Joshua fight locked into UK deal, says Hearn
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirms the Tyson Fury bout is contractually set for the UK, with any US move requiring AJ to renegotiate terms.
Rafael Fiziev credits Justin Gaethje win for restoring belief
Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres at UFC Baku after watching Gaethje's UFC Freedom 250 title victory sparked his self-belief ahead of the main event.
Vergil Ortiz calls Xander Zayas a quitter after Ennis loss
Ortiz unloaded on Zayas after his seventh-round stoppage loss to Jaron Ennis, calling him a 'p*ssy' and promising to knock out Boots himself.
Jaron Ennis tells Eddie Hearn to book Vergil Ortiz Jr next
Jaron Ennis says he will fight whoever his promoter Eddie Hearn books next, calling for a unification clash with Vergil Ortiz Jr at welterweight.
Jaron Ennis reveals corner advice that turned Zayas fight
Jaron Ennis says his team's speed-over-power instruction turned the Zayas fight once he started listening late. The welterweight explains his corner tactics.
Mason vs Bell headlines light July 4 boxing schedule
Abdullah Mason defends against Albert Bell on TNT's new series July 4, while Zuffa Boxing returns Sunday with De Los Santos-Valenzuela 2 in Las Vegas.
UFC Baku fighter predicted first-punch KO, got sparked in 8 seconds
Julius Walker told an interviewer he'd decapitate Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev with his opening jab. Instead, Yakhyaev knocked him out with the first punch he threw.
UFC Baku results: Fiziev stops Torres, biggest winners and losers
Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick at UFC Baku, ending a brutal 1-4 slide. Asu Almabayev pulled off a rare Suloev stretch.
Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis (Recap Pending)
Paddy Pimblett (23-4-0) faces Benoît Saint Denis (17-3-0 (1 NC)) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway (Recap Pending)
Conor McGregor (22-6-0) faces Max Holloway (27-9-0) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Jose Valenzuela says he is perfect style for Shakur Stevenson
Jose Valenzuela believes he is the perfect style matchup for Shakur Stevenson, the lightweight contender told Sky Sports in a fresh callout.
Jarod Ennis beats Xander Zayas by KO in round 7 on 28 June 2026
Jarod Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by KO, round 7 on 28 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ben Whittaker hails American debut: 'Brooklyn, that's how you do it'
Ben Whittaker celebrated his American debut in Brooklyn, telling BBC Sport the victory showed how to perform on the big stage at light-heavyweight.
Ben Whittaker beats Richard Rivera by TKO in round 2 on 28 June 2026
Ben Whittaker defeated Richard Rivera by TKO, round 2 on 28 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ben Whittaker salutes Brooklyn crowd after American debut win
Ben Whittaker praised the Brooklyn crowd after winning his American debut at light-heavyweight, telling BBC Sport the performance delivered what he intended.
Ennis admits he 'got a little lazy' in Zayas scare
Jaron Ennis says he 'got a little lazy on the inside' during his third-round scare against Xander Zayas but insists he was in control throughout.
Emiliano Vargas beats Bryce Mills by TKO in round 4 on 27 June 2026
Emiliano Vargas defeated Bryce Mills by TKO, round 4 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Jaron Ennis beats Xander Zayas by TKO in round 7 on 27 June 2026
Jaron Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by TKO, round 7 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Rafael Fiziev stuns Manuel Torres with spinning heel kick TKO at UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev snapped a four-fight skid at UFC Baku, stopping Manuel Torres with a spinning heel kick in round two — his first knockout finish since 2022.
Boots Ennis stops Xander Zayas in seventh round thriller
Jaron Ennis scored three knockdowns before Zayas' corner waved off the fight in Brooklyn on June 27, claiming the WBO and WBA titles at 154 pounds.