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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.