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Efe Ajagba delivered a powerful fourth-round knockout against former world champion Charles Martin, cementing his place among boxing's heavyweight elite. The Nigerian fighter's dominant performance in Las Vegas announced his arrival as a serious title contender.
Daniel Dubois got knocked down twice in the opening rounds but came roaring back to stop Fabio Wardley in round 11, reclaiming heavyweight glory in Manchester. Traffic made him late, but nothing could stop his warrior comeback.
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.
Seventy years ago today, boxer Rocky Marciano walked away from the ring with a perfect record no heavyweight has matched since. The son of Italian immigrants retired at 32 with 49 wins, zero losses, and a legacy that inspired Rocky Balboa.
British heavyweight Moses Itauma became the first fighter ever to stop American veteran Jermaine Franklin, delivering a spectacular fifth-round knockout in Manchester. The 21-year-old phenom's stunning victory puts him one step closer to a world title shot.
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his titles against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in an epic 11-round bout at Egypt's pyramids. The crossover matchup pushed the undefeated champion to his limits before he secured victory.
Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba demolished former champion Charles Martin with a stunning fourth-round knockout in Las Vegas, demanding his shot at boxing's elite. The 31-year-old's explosive victory proves he belongs among the sport's top contenders.
Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.
Andre Arlovski, who beat cancer three times, just became bare-knuckle boxing's heavyweight champion at age 47. His message to others fighting cancer: "Don't give up."
After losing two trainers in a December car crash, Anthony Joshua survived two knockdowns to win his emotional ring return. The heavyweight boxer dedicated his knockout victory to the friends who shaped his champion's spirit.
Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is opening up about his mental health journey, saying he's finally "at peace" ahead of his comeback fight. The boxing star's honest conversation about rebuilding himself shows how vulnerability can lead to strength.
After surviving a car crash that killed two close friends, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has found solace in the gym and is training harder than ever. His promoter says boxing has become his safe place during an incredibly difficult time.
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his return to the ring following a December car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. The Olympic champion says he's fighting with renewed purpose, standing strong for the parents of those he lost.
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.
Carlos Ulberg became UFC light heavyweight champion after landing a perfect knockout punch while fighting on one badly injured leg. What looked like certain defeat turned into one of the most inspiring moments in recent UFC history.
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is fighting again in July, dedicating his comeback to the parents of two friends who died in a December car crash. The British boxer says he's standing strong "as a soldier" for their families as he prepares to face Kristian Prenga in what could lead to a historic showdown with Tyson Fury.
A casual conversation with action star Jason Statham has given kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven an impossible dream: a world title boxing match against heavyweight great Oleksandr Usyk. His journey from a turbulent childhood to fighting by Egypt's pyramids proves that one conversation can change everything.
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.
Olympic heavyweight Delicious Orie shocked the boxing world by retiring just one fight into a lucrative pro career. Now he's sharing why chasing fulfillment beat chasing money.
Andrei Arlovski just became a world heavyweight champion at age 47 after beating cancer three times. The bare-knuckle boxing champion used his victory speech to inspire others fighting the disease.
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