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Jai Opetaia Dominates Brandon Glanton to Secure Zuffa World Cruiserweight Belt
Jai Opetaia made history at the Meta Apex by defeating Brandon Glanton via unanimous decision to become the first-ever Zuffa World Cruiserweight Champion.
IBF Withdraws Sanctioning for Opetaia vs. Glanton Sunday Title Defense
The International Boxing Federation has formally removed its sanctioning for the cruiserweight championship bout between Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton.
Inoue and Nakatani Set May 2 Date for Undisputed 122-Pound Championship
Naoya Inoue puts his four junior featherweight world titles on the line against undefeated three-division champion Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome this May.
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Signs with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has become the inaugural signing for the Matchroom Talent Agency in a commercial and advisory deal.
Jai Opetaia Targets Undisputed Cruiserweight Status in Zuffa Debut
Australian powerhouse Jai Opetaia prepares for his inaugural appearance under the Zuffa banner as he seeks to unify all major titles in the cruiserweight division.
Jai Opetaia Targets Fifth Straight KO in Zuffa Boxing Debut
Reigning cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia enters his Zuffa Boxing debut aiming for a fifth consecutive knockout win against Brandon Glanton.
Navarrete Unifies Titles via 11th-Round TKO After Landing 48% of Power Punches
Emanuel Navarrete secured a technical knockout win over Eduardo Nunez in round 11 to unify the WBO and IBF junior lightweight championships.
Claressa Shields Stops Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Two Rounds to Claim Heavyweight Gold
Claressa Shields became a four-division world champion by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse via second-round TKO at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Ryan Garcia Secures WBC Welterweight Title with Wide Decision Over Mario Barrios
Ryan Garcia captured the WBC welterweight championship by utilizing an early knockdown to fuel a dominant technical performance against Mario Barrios.
Mario Barrios Defends WBC Welterweight Title Against Ryan Garcia
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios puts his title on the line against challenger Ryan Garcia in a high-stakes 147-pound championship encounter.
Richardson Hitchins Illness Forces Cancellation of IBF Title Defense Against Oscar Duarte
The IBF junior welterweight championship bout scheduled for Saturday is off after titleholder Richardson Hitchins fell ill during fight week.
Leigh Wood Defeats Josh Warrington via Seventh-Round Technical Knockout
Leigh Wood retained his WBA world featherweight title by stopping Josh Warrington in the final second of the seventh round at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Barrios vs Garcia: Four Boxing Experts Deliver Technical Fight Analysis
Two professional fighters and two veteran trainers break down the tactical advantages and physical stats defining the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia championship bout.
Claressa Shields Defends Heavyweight Crown Against Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Reigning champion Claressa Shields prepares for a high-stakes heavyweight title defense against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn this Sunday.
Ryan Garcia World Title: Assessing a Talented Fighter at a Career Crossroads
Ryan Garcia remains a supremely talented fighter seeking his first world championship while facing a critical career crossroads.
Mike Tyson Launches Amateur Invitational March 12-14 in Las Vegas
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is launching the Mike Tyson Invitational on March 12-14 to scout top amateur talent in Las Vegas.
WBC Strips Shakur Stevenson of Lightweight Title Over $120,000 Debt
Shakur Stevenson has officially lost his WBC lightweight championship following a refusal to pay a $120,000 sanctioning fee linked to the Teofimo Lopez bout.
Jai Opetaia Battles Brandon Glanton for Inaugural Zuffa Cruiserweight Belt
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia faces Brandon Glanton on March 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas for the first-ever Zuffa Boxing world title.
Fabio Wardley Defends WBO Title Against Daniel Dubois May 9 in Manchester
Fabio Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) will make his first WBO title defense against Daniel Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) on May 9.
Brandon Figueroa Dethrones Nick Ball with Stunning 12th-Round Stoppage
Brandon Figueroa reclaimed world title status by stopping Nick Ball in the final round of their WBA featherweight championship clash in Liverpool.
Wardley vs Dubois: Negotiations Underway for Massive All-British Title Clash
Talks have officially begun for a blockbuster Wardley vs Dubois heavyweight showdown that could define the next era of British boxing.
Gervonta Davis Return: Analyzing Tank’s Future and Ryan Garcia’s Title Quest
As fans await the official Gervonta Davis return, we analyze his next potential opponents and whether Ryan Garcia can finally secure a world title.
Shakur Stevenson Stripped of WBC Title: Boxing Star Slams Organization as 'Crooks'
Following his move to the junior welterweight division, the Shakur Stevenson WBC title reign has officially ended with a controversial ruling and a heated social media response.
Deontay Wilder Admits Surprising Truth: 'I Need Chisora More Than He Needs Me'
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has sparked massive interest in a potential Wilder vs Chisora clash after admitting he is the one chasing the fight.