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Chapman Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Sparring Collapse
British boxer Raven Chapman had emergency surgery for a brain bleed after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark, according to ESPN.
Zepeda Moves Up Lightweight Rankings After WBC Title Win
William Zepeda climbed ESPN's lightweight rankings after capturing the WBC title with a dominant performance against Lamont Roach at 135 pounds.
Nicolson Pulls Out Of MVPW-06 With Injury
Featherweight champion Skye Nicolson has withdrawn from her scheduled Aug. 29 bout with Miyo Yoshida after suffering an injury, per ESPN.
Parker Cleared After Positive Test Suspension Lifted
Heavyweight Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after his provisional suspension for a positive drug test was lifted, ESPN reports.
Ennis Faces Three Defining Fights At Junior Middleweight
Jaron Ennis holds three paths to legacy at 154 pounds after unifying the WBA and WBO titles in June: Kelly for the IBF strap, Fundora for the WBC, or Ortiz for The Ring championship.
UFC Signs That Prize Guy As Official Partner
The U.K. competition platform will be presenting partner for Zuffa Boxing's Dublin debut on August 8 and receive Octagon branding at selected UFC events.
Anthony Joshua's Cautious Revival Is Exactly What He Needs
Critics want fireworks, but Joshua's methodical rebuild after back-to-back Usyk losses shows the discipline that defines championship longevity. His patient path back deserves credit, not scorn.
Garcia Calls Davis 'Scared' After Haney Withdrawal
Ryan Garcia labeled Keyshawn Davis 'scared' after the lightweight turned down a $2.14 million purse to challenge Devin Haney on October 3.
Opetaia Confirms Mikaelian Fight On Benn Card
Jai Opetaia will face WBC cruiserweight champion Norair Mikaelian in Las Vegas on Sept. 12, though the title status of the bout remains undetermined.
Opetaia Calls Out Benavidez After Mikaelian Bout Set
Jai Opetaia will defend his titles against Noel Mikaelian on the Garcia-Benn card in Las Vegas on September 12, though the bout faces legal hurdles from Don King.
Boxing Schedule: Major Fights On The Horizon
ESPN's boxing schedule tracker reveals upcoming matchups across all weight divisions. The calendar features title fights and marquee bouts set for the coming weeks.
Tyson Urges Benavidez To Take Usyk Fight Over Bivol
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are pushing David Benavidez to challenge Oleksandr Usyk at heavyweight, citing the Ukrainian's recent struggles as an opportunity for a historic upset.
Alegria Joins Junior Flyweight Top 5 After Three-Belt Win
Estefany Alegria cracked ESPN's top 5 at 108 pounds following her dominant performance to claim three world titles in one night.
Five Boxers Missing After Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Four Ugandan boxers and one Pakistani fighter disappeared after competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with one reportedly telling media they intend to seek asylum in Scotland.
Congress Weighs Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act
Senate introduces revised federal boxing bill July 30 with 90-day contract windows and mandatory health insurance. Critics say unified boxing organizations would concentrate promoter power.
Senate Questions Boxing Reform Bill After House Vote
Congressional scrutiny intensifies as the House advances boxing-reform legislation, raising concerns about the bill's potential impact on the sport's governance and fighter protections.
Cruz's Ali Act Revision Advantages TKO Over Legacy Promoters
The Senate's amended Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act creates a Unified Boxing Organization system that exempts TKO from traditional Ali Act rules while imposing restrictions on competitors.
Ennis Faces Three Paths To Undisputed Glory
Jaron Ennis holds the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles. Three opponents offer distinct routes to championship supremacy: Kelly brings the IBF strap, Fundora the WBC belt, and Ortiz a vacant Ring title shot.
Itauma Fights Hrgovic For Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will compete for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship, ESPN reports, elevating their previously scheduled bout into a world title fight.
Errol Spence's Retirement Was Three Years Overdue
The Tszyu loss wasn't shocking—it was the final confirmation that Spence should have walked away after the Crawford beating. The car crash, the Ugas eye injury, and Crawford's clinic all told the same story.