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Ilia Topuria to defend lightweight title in early spring or summer
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (181+ words) Ilia Topuria intends to defend his UFC lightweight championship in the next six months, according to a statement on social media. Topuria (17-0) announced he was stepping away from the sport late last year in order to deal with issues in…...
UFC's Mohammed Usman gets 30-month ban for positive drug test
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (164+ words) UFC heavyweight Mohammed Usman received a 30-month suspension for intentional testosterone use in September, the Combat Sports Anti-Doping announced on Thursday. Usman (11-4), the younger brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, tested positive for testosterone during an out-of-competition drug…...
Dana White rejects Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler from UFC White House
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (477+ words) After his loss to Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler calls out both Max Holloway and Conor McGregor again. (1:07) Conor McGregor will not fight Michael Chandler at the UFC's White House card, Dana White said. Chandler had previously insisted that the fight…...
Boxing fights we want to see in 2026: Haney-Garcia 2, Canelo-Benavidez, more
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1032+ words) Tyson Fury is back after yet another retirement, and that means talk of a long-awaited mega-fight with Anthony Joshua is heating up once again. The two have been linked since 2021 -- could this finally be the year it happens? David Benavidez…...
UFC 324 - Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett: How to watch in UK, fight start time, date, prelims
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (542+ words) Paddy Pimblett shares his hopes for an undisputed lightweight title fight against Ilia Topuria in 2026. (0:57) The UFC is set to start the year with a bang, with several big fights already announced, including the interim lightweight title clash between Justin…...
Smith seizes Matias' WBC belt with stunning KO
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (213+ words) Just when it looked like Dalton Smith was using the wrong strategy against the heavy-handed Subriel Matias by staying in the pocket and slugging it out, the British fighter pulled off a stunning fifth-round knockout to become the WBC junior…...
Boxing's best of 2025: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more
1+ week, 3+ day ago (667+ words) The past year delivered a wealth of unforgettable moments in boxing: historic victories, new undisputed champions, stunning upsets, highlight-reel knockouts and breakout performances that reshaped the sport. Terence Crawford jumped two weight divisions to defeat Canelo Alvarez and made history…...
Anthony Joshua grades his Jake Paul victory - 'Win, not a success"
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (287+ words) Anthony Joshua finds an opening in the sixth round and takes advantage to claim a knockout victory over Jake Paul. (0:53) Anthony Joshua gave a blunt assessment after his victory over Jake Paul on Friday, claiming it was a win, but…...
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: How to watch, ring walk time, rules, TV channel, date
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (676+ words) Jake Paul says it's a mistake for Anthony Joshua to look past him. (1:01) Yes, it is happening. Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in a professional, legitimate eight-round heavyweight boxing fight in Miami on Friday night. Speculation around a potential…...
What's next for new champions Petr Yan and Joshua Van after UFC 323?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (319+ words) Petr Yan somehow pulls off the stunning upset in the main event of UFC 323 to defeat Merab Dvalishvili. (1:59) But at men's bantamweight, there only seems to be one real option for new title-holder Petr Yan, and that's a trilogy fight…...