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Dubois and Wardley Register Career-Heavy Weights for WBO Title Rematch
Daniel Dubois weighed a career-high 253.9 pounds for his Saturday WBO heavyweight title defense against Fabio Wardley.
Moses Itauma Scheduled for January Return Following Stoppage Loss
Heavyweight Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January to begin a campaign for a world title by the end of 2027.
Top Heavyweight Title Rematches Ranked Ahead of Dubois vs. Wardley II
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet Saturday for the IBF heavyweight title following a first encounter that saw Dubois batter Wardley.
Dmitry Bivol Set for Mandatory Title Defense Against Callum Smith in Russia
Dmitry Bivol (25-1, 12 KOs) will put his unified light heavyweight titles on the line against Callum Smith on Dec. 12 in Yekaterinburg.
Ben Whittaker and Conor Wallace Meet in Birmingham IBF Eliminator
Ben Whittaker (12-0-1, 9 KOs) faces Conor Wallace (17-1, 12 KOs) this Saturday in a light heavyweight bout with world title implications.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Face Off Ahead of December 11 Clash in Cardiff
Heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua met in London on Wednesday to promote their upcoming December 11 fight in Cardiff, Wales.
Anthony Joshua Enlists Peter Fury and Ben Davison for Tyson Fury Matchup
Anthony Joshua revealed he is receiving training advice from Peter Fury ahead of his December 11 fight against Tyson Fury in Cardiff.
Anthony Joshua Takes 拢10 Million Pay Cut to Secure Tyson Fury Fight in UK
Anthony Joshua surrendered over 拢10 million ($13m) in earnings to stage his December 11 bout against Tyson Fury at the Principality Stadium in Wales.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to Meet in London Ahead of December 11 Fight
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will hold their first face-to-face news conference in London this Wednesday at 6 p.m. BST.
Dana White Reiterates Involvement as Uncertainty Clouds Joshua-Fury Clash
Tyson Fury estimates a 1% chance of his December 11 fight against Anthony Joshua occurring following disputes over Dana White's promotional role.
Tyson Fury Claims Anthony Joshua Fight is in Danger of Being Called Off
Tyson Fury stated on social media that Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn are attempting to pull out of their recently announced heavyweight bout.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Scheduled for December 11 Heavyweight Clash
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are confirmed to fight at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Dec. 11.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Bout Confirmed for Dec. 11 in Cardiff
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will clash at the 80,000-capacity Principality Stadium on Dec. 11, 2026.
Paul Gallen Ends Retirement for November Heavyweight Clash With Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Paul Gallen will return to the ring on November 6 in Sydney for a five-round heavyweight fight against Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Tyson Fury Abandons Joshua Fight, Challenges Oleksandr Usyk to November Trilogy
Tyson Fury (36-2-1) has scrapped plans to face Anthony Joshua, instead calling for a third bout against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk in November 2026.
Hearn Confirms Joshua vs Fury Wembley Talks Reopen After Location Dispute
Promoter Eddie Hearn announced on Friday that negotiations to host the Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury bout at Wembley Stadium have officially resumed.
Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins Eddie Hearn in Push for Fury-Joshua UK Fight
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has officially appealed to promoters to host the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua bout in the United Kingdom as a November deadline looms.
Eddie Hearn Sets Week Deadline for Joshua-Fury November 20 Showdown
Promoter Eddie Hearn warns that time is running out to finalize the November 20 bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury due to a venue dispute.
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley WBO Title Rematch Confirmed for Oct. 17
Daniel Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley on Oct. 17 at London's O2 Arena.
Hrgovic Stops Itauma in Round 9 to Claim Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title
Filip Hrgovic became Croatia's first heavyweight world champion by stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena.
Itauma Weighs 241.7 lbs for London Title Bout Against Hrgovic
Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) aims to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion ever as he faces Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) in London.
Itauma vs Hrgovic: 21-Year-Old Eyes History in Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title Bout
Moses Itauma carries a record of 14 wins and 12 knockouts into his August 29 clash against Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
Itauma Targets IBF Title in 15th Fight to Eclipse Joshua鈥檚 Championship Pace
Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) aims to win the IBF heavyweight title in his 15th professional bout, one fight faster than Anthony Joshua.
Hearn Confirms Signed Contracts for Joshua vs Fury Heavyweight Showdown
Promoter Eddie Hearn states the Joshua vs Fury fight is legally binding following signed contracts for a proposed November date.