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Murat Gassiev elevated to full WBA heavyweight champion
Gassiev was promoted after Oleksandr Usyk vacated, but his July 11 title defense lost its opponent when Tony Yoka withdrew with a back injury.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts with eyes on fresh challenges
Oleksandr Usyk says vacating his heavyweight titles is a calculated step toward fresh opportunities, with more to come in his career.
Oscar De La Hoya rips Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn fight plans
Golden Boy promoter says he has not been approached about the reported September 12 fight despite a two-fight Saudi deal for Garcia.
Mayweather-Zambidis cleared after judge denies TRO attempt
Floyd Mayweather's exhibition against Mike Zambidis survived a legal challenge after a federal judge rejected CSI's temporary restraining order request.
Bill Haney: Shakur Stevenson hasn't responded to Devin fight offer
Bill Haney says Shakur Stevenson has gone silent on Devin Haney's 144-pound proposal, while Tank Davis remains the top priority on their opponent list.
Tony Yoka withdraws from WBA heavyweight title fight with Gassiev
French heavyweight Tony Yoka has pulled out of next week's WBA title bout against Murat Gassiev with a back injury, sources tell ESPN.
Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell predictions: Lightweight title fight
Abdullah Mason defends his WBC lightweight title against Albert Bell on Saturday in Cleveland. Experts break down the short-notice matchup and predict the outcome.
Boxing's future rests on grassroots gyms and hungry fighters
From Terence Crawford's Omaha gym to a Mexican prospect's Las Vegas camp, boxing survives not in Atlantic City's vacant lots but in the hands of fighters who refuse to let it die.
Bellew and Frampton pick Wardley-Dubois as 2026 fight of year so far
Tony Bellew and Carl Frampton hailed Fabio Wardley's heavyweight battle with Daniel Dubois in Manchester as the standout fight of 2026 so far on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Rene Palacios: 'It's my time' ahead of Carrington clash
Rene Palacios says his super middleweight world title shot depends on beating Carrington. The contender told Ring Magazine it's his moment to prove himself.
Benavidez vs Opetaia tops Ring Magazine's 2026 wishlist
Ring Magazine's staff named David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia as the dream fight they most want to see before year's end, with Inoue-Bam Rodriguez at No. 2.
De Los Santos accepts Valenzuela knockout, wants rematch
Edwin De Los Santos accepts his knockout loss to Jose Valenzuela and says he expects a rematch opportunity despite filing an appeal over the finish.
Five dream boxing fights The Ring staff wants to see in 2026
The Ring's editorial team published a wishlist of five matchups they hope materialize before year's end, topped by David Benavidez versus Jai Opetaia at cruiserweight.
Naoya Inoue Covers The Ring Magazine July 2026 Issue
Naoya Inoue lands the cover of The Ring's July issue after his undisputed junior featherweight title defense against Junto Nakatani earned him the #1 pound-for-pound spot.
Richardson Hitchins discusses welterweight move on podcast
Richardson Hitchins joined the Mr. Verzace Podcast to discuss his jump to 147 pounds, recent callouts of Keyshawn Davis and Devin Haney, and his debt to Floyd Mayweather.
Current Boxing Champions Across All Weight Divisions
A comprehensive look at the reigning titleholders in every weight class across the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO, updated to reflect the sport's shifting landscape.
Tim Tszyu plans to test Errol Spence's heart in Australia clash
Tszyu wants to find out how much Spence has left after three years away, with their July 26 fight in Australia serving as the ultimate test of desire.
Agit Kabayel open to defending WBC heavyweight title against all comers
New WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel says he will face anyone willing to challenge him, targeting a fall return against Fury, Joshua, or rising contenders.
Moses Itauma ordered to negotiate IBF heavyweight title fight
British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been ordered by the IBF to hold talks with Frank Sanchez over the vacant world title previously held by Oleksandr Usyk.
Denzel Bentley criticises WBO over Janibek Alimkhanuly wait
WBO interim middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has criticised the sanctioning body for making the division wait while suspended champion Janibek Alimkhanuly serves his ban.