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Aaron McKenna fulfilled a 21-year dream by winning the IBF middleweight world title in his first professional fight on Irish soil. The 27-year-old from Monaghan dominated previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha in front of a roaring Dublin crowd.
Aaron McKenna claimed his first world championship in front of a roaring Dublin crowd, fulfilling a dream he'd held since age six. The 27-year-old from Monaghan dominated Italy's Etinosa Oliha to capture the IBF middleweight title without ever fighting professionally in Ireland before.
Josh Kelly bounced back from a brutal ninth-round knockdown to win the IBF light-middleweight championship in front of his home crowd in Newcastle. The 31-year-old became Sunderland's first-ever world boxing champion and handed his Russian opponent his first professional loss.
Josh Kelly danced his way to becoming Sunderland's first world boxing champion, outpointing Bakhram Murtazaliev in a thrilling 12-round battle. The 31-year-old overcame knockdowns and his own mental health struggles to claim the IBF light-middleweight title in front of 4,000 roaring fans.
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.
George Liddard became Britain's youngest middleweight champion at 23, and now he's fighting his way toward a world title shot within 18 months. The rising star from Billericay proves that youth and hunger can overcome experience in the ring.
Cameroonian UFC star Ateba Gautier credits his twin rescue kittens as one of 2025's highlights alongside three knockout wins. The 23-year-old middleweight's unusual training companions helped him adjust to life in Manchester and rocket through the ranks.
British boxer Chantelle Cameron dominated her way to a second world championship, proving her decision to fight for equal conditions was worth it. After vacating her previous title to demand the same three-minute rounds as male fighters, she claimed the WBO light-middleweight crown in front of a roaring London crowd.
Sean Strickland captured the UFC middleweight championship by defeating previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, despite separating his shoulder just days before the fight. The 35-year-old's gritty performance turned him from underdog to champion in a stunning upset victory.
British boxer Josh Kelly claimed the IBF super-welterweight world championship in Newcastle after a series of mysterious signs convinced him victory was meant to be. The 31-year-old defeated Russian champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in a thrilling 12-round battle.
Emanuel Navarrete became a unified super-featherweight world champion after stopping Eduardo Nunez in Arizona, adding the IBF belt to his WBO title. The three-division champion showed remarkable skill and sportsmanship in an all-Mexican showdown that proved his place among boxing's elite.
Australian boxer Andrew Moloney claimed the IBF super flyweight world title in Japan just two years after quitting boxing following a controversial loss. The 35-year-old turned down $350,000 to fight for the championship instead, winning a grueling 12-round battle.
Bilal Fawaz works four jobs including driving Uber to fund his boxing career, and this Saturday he fights for the British light-middleweight championship. Despite surviving childhood trafficking and three decades without a passport, the 37-year-old English champion refuses to give up on his dreams.
British boxer Josh Kelly once drank seven caffeine shots before a fight due to crippling anxiety. Now he's competing for a world championship after taking time to heal his mind.
Boxing champion Katie Taylor will headline her final fight at Dublin's iconic 82,000-seat Croke Park stadium, fulfilling a career dream. The Irish legend faces unbeaten Flora Pili in front of her home crowd this summer.
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.
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.
Australian boxer Andrew Moloney will fight for a world championship in Japan this weekend after quitting the sport two years ago over a controversial loss. The 35-year-old father sacrificed months away from family and turned down $250,000 to chase his dream.
Callum Simpson reclaimed his championship titles just months after losing while fighting through a devastating injury he never revealed. The 29-year-old boxer overcame perforated eardrums in both ears to win his rematch in spectacular fashion.
Emma-Sue Greentree became Australia's only female boxer to claim gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, proving that type 1 diabetes wouldn't stop her dreams. The 27-year-old followed in her sister's Olympic footsteps with a stunning victory in Glasgow.
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