UFC confirms Kamaru Usman vs Dricus du Plessis for July 18, 2026
Kamaru Usman moves to middleweight to face Dricus du Plessis on July 18 in Oklahoma City. See the UFC Fight Night 281 card, betting odds, and fighter stats.
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Middle East Commission upholds Oleksandr Usyk’s 11th-round TKO victory
The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission has dismissed the Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven appeal, upholding Usyk’s 11th-round TKO victory.
Oscar Collazo moves to flyweight, faces Neider Valdez for WBO International title
Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez takes place tonight at Frontwave Arena. The flyweight bout replaces the original title defense after Joey Canoy withdrew.
Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi, Deepak advance to World Boxing 2026 gold bouts
India secures six medals at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in China, with Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi, and Deepak advancing to the finals for gold medal matches.
Calvin Ford doubts Shakur Stevenson’s power against Devin Haney
Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford claims Shakur Stevenson is “no threat” to Devin Haney as negotiations for a 144-pound catchweight clash continue.
Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua’s deal mandates UK location for 2026 bout
Tyson Fury’s contract for the Anthony Joshua fight lacks a UK venue lock, creating a discrepancy with Joshua’s UK-only mandate for their late 2026 bout.
Tyrone McKenna recalls 16-year-old Jaron Ennis “annihilated” him in gym session
Tyrone McKenna recalls being “annihilated” by a 16-year-old Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a one-sided sparring session. Read about the encounter before Ennis fights…
Manny Pacquiao names Miguel Cotto his hardest-hitting opponent
Manny Pacquiao names Miguel Cotto as the hardest hitter of his 72-fight career, admitting he ‘still feels’ the punches from their 2009 world title fight.
Josh Popper knocks out Bruce Seldon Jr. in 30 seconds in Atlantic City
Josh Popper defeated Bruce Seldon Jr. with a 30-second first-round knockout at the Tropicana Atlantic City. Get the full results and post-fight analysis.
Tomislav Vukomanovic retains International Silver Super Lightweight title on June 19
Tomislav Vukomanovic moved to 14-0 after defeating Derrick Quaye in Belgrade to retain his WBC International Silver Super Lightweight title at Balkan Boxing 8.