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Current boxing champions across all major organizations
ESPN tracks the current titleholders across every weight class in the four major sanctioning bodies — WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.
Teofimo Lopez Sr: Son still destined for greatness after loss
Teofimo Lopez Sr says his son's defeat to Shakur Stevenson was 'more mental' and predicts the former undisputed champ will return to the top within five years.
Shakur Stevenson vows to beat top lightweights one by one
Shakur Stevenson tells BBC Sport he will beat all the top lightweights one by one under his new Zuffa Boxing deal and become number one pound-for-pound.
Shakur Stevenson targets pound-for-pound top spot with Zuffa Boxing
Shakur Stevenson vows to beat all top fighters after signing with Zuffa Boxing, aiming to become the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
Shakur Stevenson dismisses undisputed chase after Haney-Kambosos
Stevenson told DAZN he no longer cares about undisputed status after watching Devin Haney beat George Kambosos in 2022, saying he wants legacy fights instead.
Sebastian Fundora picks Tim Tszyu over Errol Spence
WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora expects Tim Tszyu to beat Errol Spence when they meet in Australia, citing ring rust and home-field advantage.
The Ring Magazine August 2026 issue features Rico Verhoeven
The Ring's August edition spotlights Rico Verhoeven after his heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk, plus features on Daniel Dubois, Oscar Collazo, and Kronk Boxing.
Jake Paul Record: 12 Wins, 2 Losses in 14 Pro Boxing Bouts
Jake Paul has compiled a 12-2 record with seven knockouts across 14 professional boxing fights since his debut, per ESPN's fight database.
Shakur Stevenson explains Zuffa Boxing signing: 'The money is insane'
Stevenson told ESPN the financial package from Zuffa was too lucrative to pass up, despite questions about matchmaking access under the upstart promotional banner.
Shakur Stevenson Signs With Zuffa Boxing, Promotion Faces Key Tests
Stevenson's move to Dana White's Zuffa Boxing brings one of boxing's elite names to the upstart promotion, which now must prove it can deliver meaningful fights.
Will Mayweather, Pacquiao and Davis fight in 2025? Experts weigh in
ESPN's Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson assess whether boxing's biggest names—Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and Gervonta Davis—will return to the ring this year.
Anthony Joshua-Moses Itauma eyed for Nigeria in 2027
Promoter Ezekiel Adamu wants Anthony Joshua to face Moses Itauma in Nigeria in 2027 after both fighters complete bouts with Tyson Fury.
Romero thanks Lopez for stepping up to lightweight clash
Rolando Romero says he is thankful Teofimo Lopez agreed to their lightweight fight after difficult negotiations between the two former world champions.
Wimbledon gives jobs to 13 young boxers from Wandsworth charity
Carney's Community, a Wandsworth boxing charity, placed 13 disadvantaged young people in jobs at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships through the tournament's employment scheme.
Billam-Smith eyes autumn return, won't wait for Opetaia
Chris Billam-Smith says he will not wait for Jai Opetaia and is targeting an October, November, or December return to the ring at cruiserweight.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (10 July–12 July 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 10 July–12 July 2026. 11 events including Joshua Pacio vs Mansur Malachiev. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.
Joshua Says He Can Still Become Undisputed
Anthony Joshua is looking past his Kristian Prenga fight scheduled for July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he is aiming for undisputed.
Charlo Eyes Munguia's WBA Title
Jermall Charlo is fighting for the first time in over a year, as he faces Koen Mazoudier on July 25 in Sydney, Australia.
Zuffa Signs Shakur Stevenson
Shakur Stevenson has signed with Zuffa Boxing.
PBC Signs With DAZN
Premier Boxing Champions and TGB Promotions have signed a deal with DAZN/