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Caroline Dubois Splits With Shane McGuigan Ahead of Amelia Moore Defense
Unified lightweight champion Caroline Dubois has parted ways with trainer Shane McGuigan ahead of her WBC and WBO title defense against Amelia Moore on August 29 in Birmingham. The split follows Dubois's frustration over failed unification bouts.
24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026
Eddie Hearn Confirms Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Contract Is Signed Despite Cancellation Claims
Eddie Hearn confirmed that the contract for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is signed and legally binding, rejecting claims of a cancellation. Organizers are currently finalizing whether the November heavyweight bout will take place in the UK or at Madison Square Garden.
23 Aug 2026
Teofimo Lopez Edges Rolly Romero by Majority Decision to Claim WBA Welterweight Title
Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolly Romero via majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 116-112) at T-Mobile Arena to capture the WBA welterweight championship. Lopez outworked Romero by landing 124 of 530 punches, overcoming fifth-round trouble to become a three-division world titleholder.
23 Aug 2026
Skye Nicolson Signs With Most Valuable Promotions, Sets August 29 WBC Title Defence Against Miyo Yoshida
Skye Nicolson has signed with Most Valuable Promotions and will make her promotional debut defending her WBC super-bantamweight title against Miyo Yoshida in Birmingham on August 29. The 10-round bout will be featured on the Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron undercard live on Sky Sports.
23 Aug 2026
Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron Set for Unified Title Showdown in Birmingham
Chantelle Cameron will defend her unified world super welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer on August 29 in Birmingham. The bp pulse LIVE card features a full UK vs USA lineup, including Caroline Dubois vs Amelia Moore and Terri Harper vs Miranda Reyes.
23 Aug 2026
Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron: Super Welterweight Unification Set for August 29
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will headline MVPW-06 on August 29 at Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE arena in a super welterweight world title unification. The 10-round bout will put three world titles on the line as American champion Mayer looks to unify against British titleholder Cameron.
22 Aug 2026
Joe Cordina Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Following US Visa Refusal for Abdullah Mason Bout
Former world champion Joe Cordina has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating at Cardiff Magistrates' Court, with a trial set for October 13. The charges follow the refusal of his US visa, which forced the cancellation of his July 4 WBO lightweight title fight against Abdullah Mason.
22 Aug 2026
Nakisa Bidarian: Jake Paul Tested Anthony Joshua Harder Than Kristian Prenga
MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian argues Jake Paul provided a sterner test to Anthony Joshua than Kristian Prenga, who was stopped in two rounds. Bidarian also confirmed Paul will return to boxing with opponents like Francis Ngannou and Tommy Fury on the shortlist.
22 Aug 2026
Kayla Allen Signs as First Female Fighter with Zuffa Boxing Ahead of September Pro Debut
British amateur standout Kayla Allen has signed with Zuffa Boxing as the promotion's first female fighter. The 21-year-old lightweight will make her professional debut on September 26 at London's Copper Box Arena on the undercard of ZUFFA BOXING 11.
22 Aug 2026
Tyson Fury Claims Anthony Joshua Bout in Doubt Over Purse Dispute as Venue Talks Continue
Tyson Fury claims his anticipated November heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua is in doubt due to purse demands, though Joshua has reportedly signed a contract. Organizers face a critical 7-to-10-day window to resolve venue and financial terms for a potential Madison Square Garden event.
21 Aug 2026
Chris Billam-Smith Targets 2027 Showdown With Cruiserweight King Jai Opetaia
Former world champion Chris Billam-Smith is aiming for a major showdown against Jai Opetaia in 2027. The British cruiserweight plans an interim return in November, with domestic rival Cheavon Clarke among potential targets.
21 Aug 2026
Chris Eubank Jr. in Active Negotiations for December Bout in Nigeria
Balmoral Promotions is in advanced talks to bring Chris Eubank Jr. to Nigeria for a December fight. The event faces promotional verification amid an ongoing contract dispute between Eubank and Boxxer.