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Anthony Joshua Scales 251lbs for Kristian Prenga Clash in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua weighed in at 251lbs in Jeddah, 7.6lbs heavier than his bout against Jake Paul, ahead of facing 261.4lb knockout puncher Kristian Prenga. The British heavyweight prepared alongside Oleksandr Usyk's team for the Saturday showdown.
15 Sept 2026
15 Sept 2026
Full Card Confirmed for Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton at Copper Box Arena
The full undercard is confirmed for Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton on September 26 at Copper Box Arena. The Zuffa Boxing 11 bill includes Craig Richards against Radivoje Kalajdzic, Cesar Mateo Tapia vs Leo Ruiz, and multiple international prospect matchups.
14 Sept 2026
Conor Benn Assesses Future Options Following Second-Round Stoppage Loss to Ryan Garcia
Conor Benn is taking time away from boxing to assess his career after suffering a second-round stoppage loss to WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old Briton is expected to move back up in weight, with potential options at 160 pounds or a super-middleweight trilogy against Chris Eubank Jr.
14 Sept 2026
Fury vs Joshua Talks Reopen for Wembley Stadium Blockbuster
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed negotiations have reopened to stage Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium following an impasse over Madison Square Garden. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has offered logistical support for the potential 100,000-seat heavyweight clash.
14 Sept 2026
Ryan Garcia Halts Conor Benn in Two Rounds, Calls Out Teofimo Lopez for Unification
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight belt by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following the swift victory, Garcia called for a title unification bout with WBA champion Teofimo Lopez.
14 Sept 2026
Mayer vs Cameron: Three World Titles on the Line in Birmingham Super Welterweight Unification
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron meet in Birmingham to unify the WBO, WBA, and WBC super welterweight world titles. The MVPW-06 card also features Caroline Dubois defending her lightweight titles against Amelia Moore and Terri Harper facing Miranda Reyes.
14 Sept 2026
Anthony Joshua Faces Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia with Fury Showdown on the Line
Anthony Joshua faces Albania's Kristian Prenga on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, needing a decisive victory to secure a November mega-fight against Tyson Fury. Promoter Eddie Hearn stressed the urgency of neutralizing Prenga's 20-0 knockout power early.
14 Sept 2026
Damar Thomas Pursues Super-Heavyweight Gold at Commonwealth Games After Impressive European Run
British 6-foot-6 super-heavyweight Damar Thomas is set to launch his Commonwealth Games campaign for England Boxing in Glasgow on Wednesday. Following a quarter-final loss to amateur legend Julio Cesar La Cruz at the World Championships, the 21-year-old Powerday Hooks southpaw has mounted a dominant run, securing gold medals at both the European U23s and the Strandja tournament.
13 Sept 2026
Aaron McKenna and Denzel Bentley Agree to Middleweight Unification Bout
IBF middleweight champion Aaron McKenna and WBO titleholder Denzel Bentley have agreed to a world title unification fight. McKenna recently claimed the IBF belt against Etinosa Oliha, while Bentley was elevated to full WBO champion following Janibek Alimkhanuly's vacancy.
12 Sept 2026
Katie Taylor Scales 139.6lbs for Croke Park Farewell Against Flora Pili
Katie Taylor weighed in at 139.6lbs ahead of her farewell undisputed super-lightweight championship fight against unbeaten Flora Pili (139.9lbs) at Dublin's Croke Park in front of 80,000 fans.
4 Sept 2026
Anthony Joshua Survives Double Knockdown to Stop Kristian Prenga in Two, Clearing Path for Tyson Fury Clash
Anthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Jeddah. The result solidifies plans for Joshua to face Tyson Fury in a contracted November showdown, with venue details still pending.
4 Sept 2026
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan Urges Promoters to Bring Fury vs Joshua to London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren to stage the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout in London rather than New York. Khan confirmed Matchroom approached City Hall for organizational support to accommodate a potential 100,000-capacity stadium crowd.