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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.
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.
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.
Carlos Ulberg knocked out his opponent with a stunning left hook to claim the UFC light-heavyweight title, even after blowing out his knee in the first round. The New Zealand fighter secured his 10th straight UFC victory despite barely being able to stand.
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.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is embracing a fresh mindset as he steps back into the ring Saturday after suffering his first two career losses. The 37-year-old says losing his undefeated status has reignited his hunger to chase championship belts again.
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.
Delicious Orie stunned the boxing world by retiring just one fight into his pro career, choosing fulfillment over money. The 28-year-old Olympic heavyweight now helps young people understand that mental health matters more than wealth.
British heavyweight Delicious Orie shocked the boxing world by retiring just one fight into his pro career, leaving millions on the table. His reason? Money brought happiness but zero fulfillment, and he chose mental health over fame.
A Mississippi police chief became the oldest heavyweight boxer to win a professional fight at age 60, while his best friend won his comeback bout after 50 years away from the ring. The sold-out hometown event in Pascagoula delivered two inspiring victories that had the crowd on their feet.
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.
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.
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.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ended his retirement after a tragic accident reminded him that tomorrow isn't guaranteed. The boxer's return was inspired by fellow champion Anthony Joshua losing two close friends in a car crash.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Boxing legend Mike Tyson reveals how he transformed his health after years of poor eating nearly cost him his life. The former heavyweight champion went from eating bowls of Captain Crunch for breakfast to a simple diet that saved his future. ##
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.