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Joseph Parker Cleared to Fight as Provisional Doping Suspension Is Lifted
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is cleared to return to boxing after his provisional doping ban was lifted. Parker tested positive for traces of cocaine following his 11th-round stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley last October.
18 Aug 2026
17 Aug 2026
Claressa Shields vs Lauren Price Negotiations Ongoing Following Middleweight Title Reclamation
Negotiations are ongoing for a superfight between Claressa Shields and unified welterweight champion Lauren Price following Shields' sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott in Atlanta. Promoter Dmitriy Salita confirmed discussions are active, while unifications with Tamm Thibeault and bouts against Mikaela Mayer remain secondary options.
17 Aug 2026
Joseph Parker Claims Drug Ban Lifted Following Failed Test in Wardley Stoppage
Heavyweight contender Joseph Parker announced that his provisional suspension has been lifted following a failed drug test from his October loss to Fabio Wardley. Parker faced up to a two-year ban after testing positive for traces of cocaine in a VADA screening, but he is now preparing for a ring return.
17 Aug 2026
Raven Chapman Hospitalised in Denmark Following Emergency Brain Surgery After Sparring Session
British featherweight boxer Raven Chapman is recovering from emergency surgery in Denmark after suffering a brain haematoma following a sparring session on July 24. Having been taken off sedatives, Chapman is awaiting medically supervised repatriation to the UK for extended rehabilitation.
17 Aug 2026
Stephen McKenna Plots Dublin Double-Duty Ahead of Aaron McKenna World Title Bid
Stephen McKenna will fight Owen O'Neill on the undercard before cornering his brother Aaron McKenna in an IBF middleweight title fight against Etinosa Oliha in Dublin. The brothers aim to anchor a transformative night for Irish boxing at Zuffa Boxing 10.
16 Aug 2026
Claressa Shields Halts Kaye Scott in Sixth Round to Reclaim Middleweight Titles
Claressa Shields reclaimed the WBC and WBA middleweight titles with a sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott in Atlanta. After dropping 38 pounds to return to the 160-pound limit, Shields is now targeting a clash with Britain's Lauren Price.
16 Aug 2026
Joe Ward Targets Elite Light-Heavyweight Trajectory in Dublin Test Against Artjom Kasparian
Joe Ward faces unbeaten light-heavyweight Artjom Kasparian at Dublin's 3Arena this Saturday. Following past Olympic setbacks and a major knee dislocation during his 2019 professional debut, Ward enters the contest fully recovered and focused on climbing the divisional ranks.
11 Aug 2026
Stevie McKenna Targets Callum Walsh After Viral Knockout Win
Stevie McKenna is pursuing a stadium fight against Callum Walsh following his viral knockout of Owen O'Neill. Manager Mike Borao confirmed the target, noting that the team will consult with Zuffa to finalize McKenna's next career move.
11 Aug 2026
Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha Set for IBF Title Clash in Dublin
Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha both made weight for their IBF middleweight title fight in Dublin this Saturday. The undercard features Callum Walsh against Tyler Denny and Joe Ward versus Artjom Kasparian.
11 Aug 2026
Jarrell Miller Eyes WBA Title Shot Against Murat Gassiev
Jarrell Miller is seeking a WBA heavyweight title fight against champion Murat Gassiev. While not currently a mandatory challenger, Gassiev has expressed interest in the bout, pending the outcome of other divisional title fights and unification opportunities.
10 Aug 2026
Caroline Dubois Positioned as Future Star Ahead of Birmingham Card
Caroline Dubois is being tipped as a future face of women's boxing ahead of her August 29 title defense against Amelia Moore in Birmingham. The event, headlined by Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron, occurs as the sport transitions following the impending retirement of Katie Taylor.
10 Aug 2026
Dana White Claims to Secure Venue for Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua
Dana White claims to have finalized the venue and television deals for the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, citing financial incentives as the primary driver. The promoter criticized the boxing industry's internal politics while confirming the fight's logistics are now set.