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Daniel Dubois weigh in confirms career heaviest mark against Fabio Wardley
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both scaled career-heaviest weights ahead of their WBO heavyweight world title rematch in London. Dubois came in at 253.9 pounds while Wardley hit 248.3 pounds, signaling an explosive encounter that neither camp expects to reach the final bell.
18 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026
BoxRec fight records dispute triggers global backlash from boxing promoters
Matchmaker Sean Gibbons and international promoters are challenging BoxRec over omitted results from sanctioned bouts in Thailand, the Middle East, and China. The database maintains that tighter editorial oversight is necessary to prevent artificial record padding, while managers argue the platform is overstepping its role as an objective record-keeper.
17 Oct 2026
Onyok Velasco incentives unfulfilled thirty years after Atlanta Games
Thirty years after the controversial 1996 Atlanta Olympic final, boxer Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco Jr. continues to await millions in unfulfilled financial pledges. Despite public ceremonial checks presented by politicians, an estimated P17 million in promised incentives was never disbursed.
17 Oct 2026
Johnny Fisher decision win secures grueling victory against Michael Pirotton
Johnny Fisher survived a severe physical examination to defeat Michael Pirotton by majority decision at the Copper Box Arena. Fisher started aggressively and injured Pirotton's eye before surviving late fatigue to secure the 10-round victory.
16 Oct 2026
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Cardiff Council Requested to Approve 1am Ringwalk
Millennium Stadium plc has applied to Cardiff Council for a licence extension to permit a 1:00 AM ringwalk for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. The variation would allow boxing and alcohol sales until 3:00 AM and a venue close of 3:30 AM to accommodate US broadcast prime time.
8 Oct 2026
Nesthy Petecio Exits 2026 Asian Games After Quarterfinal Loss to China's Yang Chengyu
Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio missed out on an Asian Games medal after falling via unanimous decision to China's Yang Chengyu in the women's 60kg quarterfinals. Yang swept all three rounds on every scorecard to end Petecio's fourth Asiad campaign.
7 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Secures Asian Games Semifinal Berth With Tactical Victory Over Zhang Jiamao
Carlo Paalam defeated China's Zhang Jiamao on points in the men's 55kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games, securing at least a bronze medal. Paalam advances to face world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan in the semifinals.
7 Oct 2026
Fury vs Joshua: Murat Gassiev Demands Mandatory Shot After WBA Super Title Ruling
Murat Gassiev has called on the WBA to install him as the mandatory challenger for the winner of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. The WBA elected to sanction the December 11 fight for the vacant 'super' title rather than elevating Gassiev from his 'regular' belt status.
7 Oct 2026
Denzel Bentley Appeals WBO Order to Keep World Title on the Line for Shane Mosley Jr Clash
Denzel Bentley has appealed a WBO ruling that ordered an immediate mandatory defence against Yoenli Hernandez. Bentley aims to keep his middleweight world title on the line for his scheduled clash with Shane Mosley Jr on November 7 at London's Copper Box Arena.
6 Oct 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Face Off in London Ahead of December Heavyweight Clash
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off at a London press conference on Wednesday ahead of their scheduled heavyweight contest on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Analyst Matthew Macklin highlighted the psychological dynamics and energy management strategies both fighters must navigate during the promotional rollout.
6 Oct 2026
Daniel Dubois Targets Tyson Fury Showdown Dependent on Fabio Wardley Rematch
WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois aims to set up a blockbuster bout with Tyson Fury if both win their upcoming fights. Dubois faces Fabio Wardley in an October 17 rematch, while Fury is slated to fight Anthony Joshua on December 11.
6 Oct 2026
Ben Whittaker Survives Conor Wallace Scare: Match Analysis and World Title Implications
Ben Whittaker claimed a unanimous decision over Conor Wallace in Birmingham despite being heavily shaken in the 10th round and stumbling through the 12th. While the win lines up an IBF light-heavyweight title shot against Dmitry Bivol, Sky Sports analyst Matthew Macklin warns Whittaker needs several more developmental fights before facing elite opposition.