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David Benavidez just became the first boxer ever to win world titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight. The undefeated champion knocked out Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in the sixth round Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Two-time world champion Nana Yaw Konadu, one of Ghana's most decorated boxers, takes the helm at PKO Boxing to protect athletes and develop future champions. The 60-year-old knockout artist brings decades of experience and a reputation for integrity to his new leadership role.
This July, San Francisco could make history by breaking the world record for largest boxing crowd, set 85 years ago with 135,132 fans. The outdoor event at Civic Center Plaza features a world championship fight and could draw the biggest live boxing audience ever.
Indian boxers just made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, capturing eight gold medals—more than any nation has ever won in boxing at a single Commonwealth Games. The team's 11 total medals topped the boxing competition and shattered their previous records.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Shakur Stevenson just proved he's one of boxing's brightest stars with a masterful performance that silenced his critics. The 28-year-old dominated Teofimo Lopez to claim his fourth world title faster than anyone in the sport's history.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is stepping up to save American boxing with a new invitational tournament in Las Vegas. The Hall of Famer wants to rebuild the grassroots boxing scene that once produced champions like himself.
Archaeologists in Broadway, Worcestershire have discovered 8,000 years of continuous human history, crowned by an intricately carved bone box that's capturing hearts across Britain. The extraordinary find spans from the Stone Age to Saxon times and features tonight on BBC Two.
Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international boxing after World Boxing completed its eligibility review process. The Taiwanese boxer will compete at the Asian Boxing Championships starting March 29 in Mongolia.
Two-time Olympic taekwondo gold medalist Jade Jones just knocked out her first boxing opponent in round two, proving champions can reinvent themselves at any age. The 32-year-old Welsh athlete is chasing history: becoming a world champion in two different combat sports.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
While their brothers became household names, these seven remarkable women were warriors, musical prodigies, and spiritual leaders who shaped history in their own right. Their stories deserve to be told.
Most Valuable Promotions, once dismissed as a gimmicky influencer promotion, now stands as the leading force in women's boxing. Their fifth anniversary card features five female championship bouts, marking a dramatic shift from their YouTube-celebrity beginnings.
Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue defended his world title against fellow undefeated fighter Junto Nakatani in what's being called Japan's biggest boxing match ever. The Monster proved why he's one of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.
Boxing champion Claressa Shields made history by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in women's boxing, a feat she never planned but now places her among legends like Ali and Tyson. The two-time Olympic gold medalist continues breaking barriers across weight classes while defending her titles.
A New Zealand boxing charity packed 330 people into a hotel ballroom and raised tens of thousands of dollars to keep its doors open for hundreds of community members each week. The Friday night gala featured world champion boxers, rugby legends, and actors who came together to support Victory Boxing's free programs.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
A chance Vegas conversation with action star Jason Statham has given Dutch kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven an unexpected shot at boxing's world heavyweight title. The 35-year-old who overcame a turbulent childhood to dominate kickboxing for 12 years now faces boxing great Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.
Sixty-five years ago today, Disney released a puppy-filled film that would become the second-highest-grossing animated movie in global history. One Hundred and One Dalmatians sold nearly 200 million tickets and saved the studio's future. #
Boxing legend Katie Taylor will retire in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park on September 5th, capping a groundbreaking career that transformed women's boxing forever. The Irish icon's final fight represents the biggest moment in women's combat sports history.
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