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Joseph Parker scores majority decision victory over Zhilei Zhang to take interim WBO title

Joseph Parker secured a majority decision victory over Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia, winning the WBO interim world heavyweight championship and advancing closer to...

Fury-Usyk reunification bout delayed after training mishap

The highly anticipated heavyweight unification fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for February 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed due...

USA Boxing to allow transgender people to fight women

The controversial ruling will allow men to compete against women, provided they’ve had surgery and hormone treatment. USA Boxing will allow men who transition to...

Joseph Parker defeats Deontay Wilder in heavyweight boilover

Parker has defeated Wilder in their heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia, which went all 12 rounds today. In a unanimous decision, the judges scored the...

Athletes ‘pretended to be women’ in world championship – organizer

The International Boxing Association president said that some participants “were trying to fool their colleagues”. Several participants were disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championship...

Boxing icon George Foreman hits back amid sexual abuse allegations

George Foreman is one of the most famous heavyweights in boxing history. Former world heavyweight champion boxer George Foreman, 74, has filed counter legal proceedings...

Watch: Joseph Parker defeats Jack Massey in Manchester

The unanimous decision scored in Parker's favour 96-93, 97-92, 97-93. https://youtu.be/gkLA6SgnBjw

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao inks deal with Japanese MMA organization

The 44-year-old will compete in a boxing match for the promotion in 2023. Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao isn’t ready to hang up his gloves just...

World boxing champion bailed after domestic violence arrest

Gervonta Davis was detained less than two weeks before he is set to appear in his next bout. World boxing champion Gervonta Davis has been...

Boxing star Gervonta Davis arrested 11 days before world title fight

Gervonta Davis is in custody on a domestic violence charge. World boxing champion Gervonta Davis has been arrested on a charge of battery domestic violence...

IOC hints at boxing being scrapped from Paris Olympics

The committee thinks that the IBA has “no real interest” in the sport. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said that boxing might have to...

Usyk and Fury agree to fight – promoter

Bob Arum says the two men want to fight one another in their next bouts. WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and WBA, IBF, WBO and...

Boxing great Errol Spence Jnr suffers another horrific car accident with alleged underage driver

Errol Spence Jr. was the victim of a crash involving two vehicles on Saturday. IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. was...

Watch: Referee admits to cheating in Manny Pacquiao title fight

Carlos Padilla has admitted to influencing the outcome of a WBC bout. Retired boxing referee Carlos Padilla has admitted to bending the sport’s rules to...

Watch: Mark Hunt defeats Sonny Bill Williams by TKO

MMA legend Hunt brought Williams to his knees in the fourth round. It was Williams' first loss of his professional career, while 48 year old...

Heavyweight champion Usyk names man he wants to face next

The Ukrainian is eyeing an undisputed title fight. WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight boxing champion Aleksandr Usyk has trained his sights on Tyson Fury...

Fury’s brother confirms boxing champion’s US travel ban

Boxing star has been censured for links to Irish crime lord. WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is banned from entering the United States, his...

Jake Paul extends unbeaten record after knocking down UFC legend

The YouTube star won by unanimous decision against ex-UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. YouTube prankster-turned-boxer Jake Paul extended his unbeaten record in the ring by...

Fury-Joshua megafight plans take another turn

Promoter Eddie Hearn claims Fury’s silence has ended negotiations for the ‘Battle of Britain’ clash. Plans for Tyson Fury to defend his WBC heavyweight title...

Watch: Tyson Fury backtracks on ‘Battle of Britain’ deadline

The Brit has again called on rival Anthony Joshua to sign on the dotted line. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has handed British rival...

Watch: Joe Joyce knocks out Joseph Parker

Parker was knocked out by the British boxer in the 11th round of the bout in Mancherster. https://youtube.com/shorts/swMBbwQZKnQ?feature=share  

Boxing’s ‘Battle of Britain’ edges closer

Contracts have been drawn up for the heavyweight title tussle between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The much-anticipated heavyweight 'Battle of Britain' between Tyson Fury...

Joshua responds to Tyson Fury callout

The crestfallen heavyweight is open to a showdown with the 'Gypsy King'. Anthony Joshua has indicated that he is open to a best of British...

Watch: Tyson Fury targets new rival

The WBC champion says he wants to fight Anthony Joshua before the end of 2022. Tyson Fury's days in the boxing ring aren't over just...

Watch: Fury issues Usyk fight demands

The Mancunian wants at least $590 million to step into the ring with the Ukrainian. Tyson Fury has again confirmed that he is willing to...

Watch: Sucker-punch KO sparks fierce boxing debate

Ruben Torres delivered a devastating blow on Cristian Baez. Online boxing enthusiasts have debated whether a thunderous one-punch KO at the weekend was ethical or...

Tyson Fury calls on UK govt after cousin stabbed to death

The world heavyweight champion demanded action from ministers on knife crime. Boxing king Tyson Fury has demanded that the UK government crack down on knife...

Watch: Usyk strengthens pound for pound claim and sparks bizarre Joshua meltdown

The Ukrainian successfully defended his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts on Saturday. Oleksandr Usyk is edging closer to being regarded boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter...

Mike Tyson image triggers health fears

Heavyweight slugger Mike Tyson was spotted in a wheelchair in a Miami airport. Fans have expressed concern for boxing legend Mike Tyson after the former...

Watch: Brit boxer pays bizarre tribute to ousted PM Johnson

Derek Chisora came to the weigh-in of his latest fight with a Boris Johnson mask. Oddball former heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora donned a Boris...

Fury-Paul fight in jeopardy after Brit denied US entry

The boxer has been refused the right to travel to the US. A boxing match between YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, the brother of...

Roy Jones Jr offers to fight Klitschko in Russia-Ukraine row

The former pound-for-pound icon is ready to settle their differences in the ring if needs be. Roy Jones Jr. has hit back at fellow boxing...

Joshua-Usyk rematch announced

The heavyweight greats will face off for a second time on August 20. Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO...

Watch: UK police ‘to take no action’ after ex-boxing champ Julius Francis KOs rowdy reveler

UK police have confirmed they will take no further action against Julius Francis. Former UK heavyweight boxer Julius Francis will not face charges related to...

Watch: Tyson Fury teases terms for ring return

The Gypsy King says he will return to the ring but only for the right price. In news that won't come as much of a...

Watch: Boxer dies days after disturbing ring video shows him punching thin air

Simiso Buthelezi has passed away in hospital after suffering a brain bleed. South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died in hospital several days after a...

Watch: Boxer hospitalised after mid-fight meltdown

Simiso Buthelezi became disoriented in the ring and began punching at air. Frightening footage from a boxing match in South Africa went viral over the...

Watch: Son of boxing legend viciously knocked out in latest bout

Evan Holyfield was knocked out by unheralded opponent Jurmain McDonald. Boxing prospect Evan Holyfield, son of the iconic former heavyweight champion Evander, has lost...

McGregor and Paul trade Twitter barbs

The UFC legend compared the YouTube prankster to alleged pedophile presenter Jimmy Savile. MMA great Conor McGregor mocked Jake Paul on Twitter and compared the...

Watch: Boxing ace proposes to girlfriend before stopping alleged attack on mother

Shakur Stevenson had a busy night that also saw him crowned a unified super featherweight champion. Boxing pound-for-pound hopeful Shakur Stevenson had a hectic evening...

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