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Paro speechless after taking IBF welterweight title from Crocker
Liam Paro took the IBF welterweight title from Lewis Crocker on points in Australia, ending the champion's unbeaten run in a hard-fought contest.
Clarck Ntambwe's journey from grief to boxing redemption
New film chronicles DRC boxer Clarck Ntambwe's transformation from vengeance-seeker to champion, trained by Kibomango Bagunda before his death in 2025.
Xander Zayas ready for Boots Ennis: 'Going to win like I always do'
Zayas says he's visualized every possible scenario ahead of his super welterweight title defense against Ennis this Saturday, seeing opportunities in his opponent's flat-footed style.
Liam Paro beats Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026
Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Albert Bell replaces Joe Cordina to face Abdullah Mason July 4
Bell steps in on short notice after Cordina withdraws with visa issues. The Toledo native gets his shot at Mason's WBO lightweight title in Cleveland.
Current Boxing Champions Across All Weight Divisions
A rundown of every reigning titleholder in the sport's four major sanctioning bodies, from heavyweight down through the lighter weight classes.
Crocker vows 'great performance' in Paro title defence
Lewis Crocker says his IBF welterweight defence against Liam Paro will be a great performance after winning his world title as an underdog last time out.
Ennis vows to bring Zayas titles 'back home to Philly'
Jaron Ennis says he will take Xander Zayas's WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles back to Philadelphia, promising a knockout in their upcoming clash.
Liam Paro beats Lewis Crocker on 24 June 2026
Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker on 24 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Liam Paro targets IBF welterweight title against Lewis Crocker
Liam Paro fights Lewis Crocker for the IBF welterweight title Wednesday at Pat Rafter Arena, bidding to become a two-time world champion.
Aaron McKenna challenges Chris Eubank Jr to fight in Ireland
Aaron McKenna has invited Chris Eubank Jr to Ireland for a middleweight showdown, issuing the challenge after his latest fight in Dublin.
Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez verbally agree to August fight
WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero has verbally agreed to face former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez in August, per Bad Left Hook.
Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury contract needs rework if fight leaves UK
Promoter Eddie Hearn says the existing deal for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will require renegotiation if the fight moves outside the United Kingdom.
Collazo retains strawweight top spot after flyweight success
Oscar Collazo jumped two weight classes to win at flyweight while keeping his No. 1 strawweight ranking in ESPN's latest divisional update.
Jesse Rodriguez carries torch for boxing's lower divisions
Jesse Rodriguez has emerged as the face of boxing's lower divisions, stepping into the void left by Roman Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada.
Jesse Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas in sixth round, wins third division title
Jesse Rodriguez knocked out Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to capture a world title in his third weight class, moving to 24-0 in his career.
Crocker welcomes underdog status against Paro in Belfast
Lewis Crocker says fighting as the underdog against Liam Paro in Belfast eases the mental burden after previously being the home favourite in his welterweight clash.
Xander Zayas sees openings in Jaron Ennis defence
Xander Zayas says Jaron Ennis is vulnerable to straight punches and hooks, calling out defensive gaps ahead of a potential light middleweight clash.
Johnson backs Zayas to surprise doubters against Ennis
Tiger Johnson says Xander Zayas is being underestimated ahead of a potential welterweight clash with Jaron Ennis, calling the young fighter very skilled.
Crocker relishing underdog role against Paro
Lewis Crocker says facing favourite Liam Paro takes pressure off him. The welterweight contender told BBC Sport he is prepared for the underdog role.