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Boxing's Current World Champions Across Four Major Bodies
ESPN has compiled the latest titleholders across all weight classes for WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO, showing who holds the belts as of January 2025.
Dubois Tells Wardley His Adjustments Won't Work
Daniel Dubois says he'll have an answer for every adjustment Fabio Wardley makes ahead of their October 17 rematch. The heavyweight is hunting all the belts.
Pirotton On Fisher: 'I'm Supposed To Lose'
Michael Pirotton heads into Saturday's Zuffa Boxing main event against Johnny Fisher as the underdog but says his opponent faces all the pressure at the Copper Box.
Fury-Joshua Timeline Shows Years Of Failed Negotiations
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have circled each other for years through collapsed deals and missed deadlines before finally agreeing to meet in the ring.
Fury vs. Joshua: Why Cardiff, Why Friday, Start Time
Tyson Fury meets Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on a Friday night with an unconventional start time. Here's what fans need to know about the British heavyweight showdown.
Boxing Schedule: Key Fights Set For August
ESPN's updated boxing calendar features major bouts across multiple weight classes through late August, with several world title fights on tap.
Brown's Road Map To Cruiserweight Title Shot
Pat Brown's team could use three strategic bouts — including clashes with Aloys Junior and Ryan Rozicki — to prepare the 26-year-old British champion for a world title run by late 2027.
Hearn Says Fury Afraid To Lose Joshua Fight
Eddie Hearn believes Tyson Fury is fearful of Anthony Joshua and uses mind games to build his own confidence ahead of their expected heavyweight clash.
Michaela Walsh beats Stanimira Petrova by UD at European Boxing Championships
Michaela Walsh defeated Stanimira Petrova by UD at European Boxing Championships. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Hearn On Zuffa Fighters: They Don't Get What They Bargained For
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing fighters like Jai Opetaia are being misled about championship opportunities, calling the company's promises 'absolute bollocks.'
Riakporhe Offers Fisher British Title Shot After Pirotton
British heavyweight champion Richard Riakporhe says he would give Johnny Fisher a title shot if Fisher beats Michael Pirotton this weekend at the Copper Box.
WBO Schedules Bentley-Hernandez Purse Bid
The WBO has set a September 29 purse bid for Denzel Bentley's middleweight title defense against mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez, with a $200,000 minimum.
Dempsey On Tunney: The Greatest Fight At 100
One hundred years ago this week, Jack Dempsey lost his heavyweight title to Gene Tunney before 120,757 fans in Philadelphia in a fight that defined an era.
Reid, Thomas & Burton Reach European Semi-Finals
Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas and Abdul Burton clinched semi-final spots at the European Boxing Championships in Sofia, guaranteeing Great Britain at least three medals.
WBO Orders Janibek vs Bank For Vacant Title
The WBO has mandated Janibek Alimkhanuly and Jacob Bank to negotiate within 15 days for the vacant super middleweight belt after Hamzah Sheeraz relinquished his title.
O'Rourke Sisters Secure European Medals For Ireland
Lisa and Aoife O'Rourke both reached the semi-finals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria, guaranteeing two more medals for Team Ireland.
WBA Orders Lopez To Face Catterall At Welterweight
The WBA has ordered Teofimo Lopez to defend his welterweight title against Jack Catterall within 30 days, derailing potential unification talks with Ryan Garcia.
Lopez Ordered To Defend Title Against Catterall
Teofimo Lopez must face Jack Catterall next after the WBO ordered the mandatory welterweight title defense, per ESPN.
Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz beats Nestor Bravo by KO in round 6 on 22 September 2026
Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz defeated Nestor Bravo by KO, round 6 on 22 September 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Fisher On Nearing Big-Time Heavyweight Fights
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher says he's one or two wins away from landing a marquee fight, and names Deontay Wilder as the kind of opponent he wants next.