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5+ hour, 34+ min ago (169+ words) Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025 Dec 3 (Reuters) - Unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for a banned substance and has been pulled from Saturday's scheduled unification fight with WBA champion Erislandy Lara, promoter Premier Boxing Champions said on Tuesday. Alimkhanuly, who successfully defended his WBO and IBF titles against Anauel Ngamissengue in April, reportedly tested positive for meldonium, a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since 2016. The failed test was conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). "I have always supported clean sport, you know this well. I was surprised when I read the news," the 32-year-old Kazakh fighter said on social media. "VADA took the first test and said everything was clean. I have not made any changes to my vitamins. I don't know what happened with the second test, so I requested a retest." In Alimkhanuly's absence, WBA Middleweight…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago (831+ words) When Alexandra Kovacs stepped onto the mat in Abu Dhabi for the ju-jitsu world championship final, she wasn't just representing King's Lynn, her team, or even her sport. She was carrying years of sacrifice, self-doubt, early mornings, late nights, and the quiet promise she had once made to herself: keep going. By the time her hand was raised and gold was secured in the 70kg purple belt category, the 33-year-old strength and conditioning and sports rehabilitation coach collapsed to her knees in tears, not out of relief, but from the overwhelming weight of everything that had brought her to that moment. Reflecting on her achievement, Kovacs said: "The most meaningful part of this achievement is realising I didn't just win a title, I proved something to myself. "It wasn't the podium that hit me. It was every night I trained exhausted,…...

14+ hour, 59+ min ago (564+ words) The YouTuber didn't mince his words in his DM to the former heavyweight champ KSI has revealed the five-word message he sent Anthony Joshua after the announcement of his showdown with Jake Paul. The announcement baffled boxing fans given the incredible skill differential between the duo, who were initially on course to fight sometime next year. But it has thrilled social media sensation KSI, who messaged AJ to urge him to make his dream of seeing Paul laid flat out on the canvas come true. He said: "Now we get to see Jake Paul get knocked out " fantastic. I messaged AJ being like, "Brother, knock this guy out." Eubank Jr shares hospital vid as he takes break from boxing over 'health issues' bet365 bonus code: Use SUN365 to claim "30 in free bets Joshua, 36, was stunned by the hatred KSI " real name Olajide…...

14+ hour, 59+ min ago (497+ words) Dana White announced the first Paramount+ card headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett competing for the UFC interim lightweight championship. This matchup was created after Ilia Topuria decided to take a break, leaving the division temporarily without an active defending champion. However, the decision to give Gaethje this major opportunity was not welcomed by many fans who questioned its fairness. The lightweight division remains stacked with elite contenders, and Justin Gaethje currently holds the number 4 ranking within the division. Many believed Arman Tsarukyan should have received the opportunity instead, given his strong performances and momentum. Following the debate, former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez shared his viewpoint and openly supported Justin Gaethje being granted this opportunity. I think Justin Gaethje deserves everything he gets. For Justin Gaethje to get any kind of title shot, of anyone in that division who…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago (244+ words) Dec 3, 2025 | 3:10 AM EST The debate had been swirling for weeks " press rooms buzzing, social media sparking, and podcasts dissecting every angle of the ever-growing tennis calendar. But amid the rising noise, British tennis star Emma Raducanu stepped into the conversation with the calm of someone who'd seen both sides of the sport: the spotlight and the shadows. So, it was more or less a decent season for the Brit, especially considering the challenges she had to go through in terms of physical battles in the last few seasons. But now it's time to shift our focus to what's lining up for her in 2026. Her goal is now to try dictating the game a lot more. Other than Roig, she has also added Emma Stewart, a physiotherapist, to her team. Emma Raducanu has taken a lot of confidence from being able…...

15+ hour, 17+ min ago (898+ words) Home " MMA News " Phetjeeja " Phetjeeja returns to former gym for Muay Thai comeback: "We" ONE Women's Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Phetjeeja faces Martyna Dominczak in atomweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 23-year-old Thai returns to her roots at Team Mehdi Zatout where her journey to glory began, and a victory would position her as the next challenger for Allycia Hellen Rodrigues' ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Title. Before this fight, Phetjeeja needed to defend her kickboxing throne against Kana Morimoto at ONE 172 this past March in Tokyo. She delivered a clinical unanimous decision victory while silencing a Japanese crowd. That Tokyo trip gave her something more valuable than a title defense. It was the chance to reconnect with her former coach, Mehdi Zatout. Misunderstandings outside the ring…...

15+ hour, 17+ min ago (898+ words) Home " MMA News " Phetjeeja " Phetjeeja returns to former gym for Muay Thai comeback: "We" ONE Women's Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Phetjeeja faces Martyna Dominczak in atomweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 23-year-old Thai returns to her roots at Team Mehdi Zatout where her journey to glory began, and a victory would position her as the next challenger for Allycia Hellen Rodrigues' ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Title. Before this fight, Phetjeeja needed to defend her kickboxing throne against Kana Morimoto at ONE 172 this past March in Tokyo. She delivered a clinical unanimous decision victory while silencing a Japanese crowd. That Tokyo trip gave her something more valuable than a title defense. It was the chance to reconnect with her former coach, Mehdi Zatout. Misunderstandings outside the ring…...

15+ hour, 39+ min ago (426+ words) Tom Aspinall entered UFC 321 with the biggest opportunity of his career, a moment to validate his rise from interim champion to undisputed heavyweight. The bout represented his chance to silence doubts and cement himself as the division's true champion. However, the abrupt eye-poke ending dramatically altered the emotional tone of his journeys and shifted his outlook on fighting. When I come back, there is no more "Mr. Nice Guy', nice Tom, when it comes to MMA, is gone. And I'm going full bad guy. Aspinall has long been known for his respectful, measured approach, rarely engaging in trash talk. His reactions after UFC 321 stood in sharp contrast to his usual calm persona. The frustration he showed reflected the magnitude of the moment rather than a change in character. It highlighted how deeply the controversial ending affected a fighter who typically…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago (564+ words) She's expected to fight at a different weight next time out KELLIE HARRINGTON returned to action in style at the Mansion House last night. The Dubliner was fighting for the first time since winning her second Olympic gold medal in Paris 16 months ago. Harrington, 35, took on Chelsey Heijnen of the Netherlands " a bronze medallist at the 2022 World Championships " in a no-decision exhibition bout and dominated as she looked as sharp as ever. She fought at 63kg last night but is expected to box at 60kg in next month's Irish National Elite Championships. In October, Harrington announced her decision to come out of retirement. At the time, she said: "I've had a year of living somewhat normal. "And normal is not for me. It's just not for me, for now. Every fight I have, I put so much pressure on myself. Read More…...

16+ hour, 5+ min ago (504+ words) Home " Eben Etzebeth made to sweat over eye-gouge punishment " LATEST Springbok veteran lock Eben Etzebeth may have to wait until at least Sunday to learn his fate following his alleged eye-gouge of Wales loose forward Alex Mann last Saturday. This comes after a World Rugby disciplinary panel reportedly failed to reach agreement on what punishment the 34-year-old should face for his indiscretion. World Rugby would presumably also not want the news to overshadow its draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 3 December at 11:00 (SA time). According to'Netwerk24,'the hearing " which began at 19:00 on Tuesday and wrapped close to midnight " ended without a decision having been reached. The panel reportedly requested additional time amid reports of a major disagreement over the severity of the sanction. Eben Etzebeth was dismissed with two minutes remaining in the…...