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Cameron calls Mayer clash biggest fight in women's boxing
Chantelle Cameron says a unification bout with Mikaela Mayer would be the biggest fight in women's boxing, with both champions ranked top-five pound-for-pound.
UFC White House media day brings Freedom 250 stars to D.C.
UFC Freedom 250 fighters including Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and Jon Jones addressed media Wednesday morning ahead of the historic White House event.
Ciryl Gane accepts blame for Aspinall eye poke at UFC 320
Gane admits he mistimed a kick before poking Aspinall in both eyes, ending their heavyweight title fight as a no contest last October.
Bo Nickal pushes back on critics ahead of UFC White House bout
Bo Nickal defends his UFC trajectory ahead of his June 14 White House card fight, saying fans discount his wrestling pedigree dating back to age five.
Kyle Daukaus admits he 'hated' UFC after release before resurgence
Kyle Daukaus stopped watching UFC events for months after his 2024 release but rebuilt his career through four straight CFFC wins to earn a second chance.
Mikaela Mayer expects 'most exciting' bout with Cameron
Mikaela Mayer says Chantelle Cameron has always been a name she wanted on her resume and expects their aggressive styles to produce fireworks.
UFC Freedom 250 Preview: Open Thread June 10, 2026
MMA Mania highlights upcoming UFC Freedom 250 bouts and rankings shifts as Gabriel Bonfim climbs to No. 5 in his division following recent win.
Antonio Vargas vows to 'show the world' ahead of Bam Rodriguez clash
WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas says his weekend bout against pound-for-pound star Bam Rodriguez is his chance to prove himself on boxing's biggest stage.
Dricus du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman stalling UFC contract
Du Plessis says he signed weeks ago for the rumored UFC Oklahoma City headliner while Usman has yet to finalize the deal, per an Instagram post from the ex-champion.
Usyk's Next Fight: Kabayel Mandatory or Verhoeven Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk faces a career-defining choice between mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel and a blockbuster rematch with kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven.
Haney, Stevenson Agree to 144-Pound Catch Weight on Social Media
Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney agreed Tuesday to fight at 144 pounds after the WBO 140-pound champion proposed the weight as fair for two titleholders.
Boxing champions list: Current titleholders across all weight classes
A comprehensive breakdown of every major world champion in boxing today, from heavyweight down to minimumweight across the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.
Billam-Smith returns to cruiserweight top 10 after dominant win
Chris Billam-Smith reentered ESPN's cruiserweight top 10 after ending a year-long layoff with a one-sided victory in his latest fight.
Holly Holm cracks top-5 at lightweight after Stephanie Han loss
Holm's performance in her rematch defeat to Stephanie Han was strong enough to earn her a spot in ESPN's top-5 lightweight rankings.
Boxing schedule: Upcoming fights and key dates for 2025
ESPN has published its updated boxing schedule listing upcoming bouts across all major promotions and weight classes for fight fans tracking the sport's calendar.
Alexander Volkanovski targets August or September return
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is eyeing an August or September return, with undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev the likely opponent.
Ciryl Gane embraces fight game ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Gane heads into his fifth UFC title fight with a new understanding of MMA's promotional stakes, per ESPN's report on the heavyweight contender's evolving mindset.
Mikaela Mayer-Chantelle Cameron title unifier set for MVPW-06
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will meet in a 10-round junior middleweight unification bout headlining MVPW-06 on Aug. 29 in a U.S. vs. U.K. showdown.
Dylan Eagleson signs with Zuffa Boxing for August debut
Irish Commonwealth Games gold medalist Dylan Eagleson has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will make his pro debut Aug. 8 on Sky Sports.
Josh Hokit yells at Alex Pereira in hotel confrontation
Hokit confronted Pereira in a hotel elevator ahead of UFC White House, calling the heavyweight contender a coward as tensions escalate before Sunday's card.