News — Page 44
10,470 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
Max Holloway takes blame for Charles Oliveira BMF letdown
Holloway told ESPN fans should be mad at him, not Oliveira, for the one-sided grappling affair at UFC 326 that saw him lose the BMF belt.
Max Holloway praises Conor McGregor for mental health talk
Holloway says McGregor's openness about his struggles ahead of their UFC 329 fight takes courage and will encourage others to seek help.
Brendan Fitzgerald on Boston roots, dream interviews, UFC booth
UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald opened up about his Boston sports media background and the fighters he'd most like to sit down with outside the octagon.
Abdullah Mason retains WBO title with final-round comeback KO
Abdullah Mason stopped Albert Bell in the final round Saturday night in Cleveland after entering the 12th down on the scorecards, retaining his WBO lightweight belt.
Mauricio Ruffy Named Official Backup for UFC 329 Main Event
Ruffy will weigh in Friday as insurance for the McGregor vs. Holloway welterweight bout, the UFC confirmed. The Brazilian is coming off a win over Chandler last month.
Charles Oliveira: Herb Dean's Gane handling 'should serve as lesson'
Charles Oliveira told MMA Fighting that Herb Dean's failure to address illegal strikes in Pereira-Gane should prompt change — but he won't refuse Dean as a referee.
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.
Alexa Grasso's knockout of Maycee Barber wins mid-2026 honors
Grasso's one-punch finish of Barber in Seattle topped MMA Fighting's knockout rankings for the first half of 2026, edging Carlos Ulberg's injured-knee comeback.
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.
Has the MMA world passed Conor McGregor by ahead of UFC 329?
McGregor returns after five years to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. MMA Fighting's roundtable debates whether simply looking competitive would count as a win for the former two-division champion.
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.
Alice Ardelean's capsule lock wins MMAmania submission award
TikTok star Alice Ardelean earned MMAmania's 2026 mid-year submission award with the first capsule lock in UFC history against Polyana Viana at UFC Vegas 117.
Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman (Recap Pending)
Dricus du Plessis (23-3-0) faces Kamaru Usman (21-4-0) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
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.
New Lightweight Champion Gaethje Visits Trump In The Oval Office
Justin Gaethje went back to the White House. This time, he was not there to fight.