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Raul Fernandez Liranza Commits to China Boxing Through 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Cuban boxing coach Raul Fernandez Liranza has committed to leading China's national boxing team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 73-year-old veteran recently guided China to six medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following a five-medal haul at Paris 2024.
6 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Edges Makhmud Sabyrkhan to Reach Asian Games Final
Carlo Paalam defeated world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan by 3-2 split decision in the men's 55kg semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games. The Philippine boxer advances to the gold medal bout, moving one win away from ending his nation's gold medal drought in the tournament.
5 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Takes Asian Games Silver After Split-Decision Defeat to Rui Yamaguchi
Carlo Paalam secured the silver medal in the men's 55kg division at the 20th Asian Games following a split-decision defeat to Japan's Rui Yamaguchi. Despite mounting a heavy offensive push in rounds two and three, Paalam could not overcome early deficits on the judges' scorecards.
5 Oct 2026
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Johnny Nelson Analyzes Cardiff Heavyweight Clash
Sky Sports analyst Johnny Nelson breaks down the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua clash set for December 11 in Cardiff. Nelson expects genuine animosity to replace early civility, predicting an explosive finish inside five rounds with Fury holding the stylistic edge.
4 Oct 2026
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: No Rematch Clause Set for December 11 Bout in Cardiff
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium without a contractual rematch clause. Representatives from both camps confirmed the bout is designed as a single contest, with the winner pursuing elite matchups and the loser facing likely retirement.
4 Oct 2026
Denzel Bentley Signs Multi-Fight Zuffa Boxing Deal, Meets Shane Mosley Jr on Nov. 7
WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing and will defend his status against Shane Mosley Jr on November 7 at London's Copper Box Arena. The matchup airs on Sky Sports as part of the ZUFFA BOXING 12 bill headlined by Chris Billam-Smith vs. Cheavon Clarke.
4 Oct 2026
Ben Whittaker Survives Late Scare to Outpoint Conor Wallace in Birmingham Eliminator
Ben Whittaker defeated Conor Wallace by unanimous decision in an IBF title eliminator in Birmingham. After controlling nine rounds with sharp boxing, Whittaker was hurt in the tenth and survived three slips and heavy damage in the twelfth. Bilal Fawaz retained his British and Commonwealth titles on the undercard with an eighth-round stoppage.
4 Oct 2026
Tyson Fury Targets Trump Ringwalk for December Showdown with Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury has revealed plans to invite US President Donald Trump to accompany him during his ringwalk for his December 11 bout against Anthony Joshua in Cardiff. Fury stated the domestic showdown serves as preparation for an eventual trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
3 Oct 2026
Lin Yu-ting Secures Asian Games Gold at 60kg with Decisive Win Over Yang Chengyu
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting defeated China's Yang Chengyu 5-0 to claim the Asian Games women's 60kg boxing gold medal in Japan. The victory marks Lin's second Asian Games title and her first major championship in the heavier weight division following her Paris Olympic campaign.
3 Oct 2026
Fury vs Joshua: Anthony Joshua Reunites with Ben Davison for Heavyweight Showdown
Anthony Joshua has brought back Ben Davison as his head trainer for the December 11 heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury in Cardiff. Davison previously trained Fury during his 2018 comeback, adding tactical tension to the corner dynamics ahead of the bout at Principality Stadium.
2 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Takes Asian Games Silver After Split-Decision Loss to Rui Yamaguchi
Carlo Paalam earned a silver medal at the Asian Games after falling to Japan's Rui Yamaguchi via a 3-2 split decision in the men's 55kg final at Nishio Gymnasium. The result extends the Philippines' boxing gold medal drought at the Asiad, which dates back to 2010.
2 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam vs. Rui Yamaguchi: 55kg Gold Medal Bout Breakdown and Stakes
Carlo Paalam faces Japan's Rui Yamaguchi in the men's 55kg gold medal final at Nishio Gymnasium in Nagoya. A victory for Paalam would secure the Philippines' first boxing gold at the event since 2010.