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Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic Set for Vacant IBF World Heavyweight Title on August 29
Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title at The O2 in London on August 29. The winner is guaranteed a mandatory defense against Frank Sanchez following Oleksandr Usyk's division-wide belt vacating.
18 Aug 2026
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3 Sept 2026
Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano Pay Tribute as Katie Taylor Prepares for Croke Park Farewell
Katie Taylor prepares for her final professional bout against Flora Pili at Dublin's Croke Park with the undisputed super-lightweight championship on the line. Rivals Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano praised Taylor's historic career and wished the Irish champion well ahead of her retirement.
3 Sept 2026
Hamzah Sheeraz Edges Simon Zachenhuber as Bloodied Josh Kelly Outpoints Caoimhin Agyarko in Saudi Arabia
Hamzah Sheeraz claimed a narrow majority decision victory over Simon Zachenhuber, while Josh Kelly survived an 11th-round facial cut to defeat Caoimhin Agyarko via unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia.
3 Sept 2026
Tyson Fury Agrees to Terms for Anthony Joshua Bout as Venue Dispute Stalls Final Contract
Tyson Fury has signed terms for a prospective heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua, but finalizing the contract remains stalled over venue selection. Saudi organizers Sela are targeting a US date, while Joshua's camp prefers a UK location.
2 Sept 2026
Chantelle Cameron Outpoints Mikaela Mayer, Enters Advanced Talks for Claressa Shields Mega-Fight
Chantelle Cameron defeated Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision (97-93, 97-93, 96-94) in Birmingham to capture the WBA, WBC, and WBO super-welterweight world titles. Following the win, Cameron confirmed that advanced negotiations are underway for a showdown against Claressa Shields.
2 Sept 2026
Anthony Joshua Halts Kristian Prenga in Jeddah to Lock November Bout Against Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua recovered from two first-round knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round in Jeddah. The victory finalizes plans for a signed heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury scheduled for November.
2 Sept 2026
Fury and Joshua Clear Final Bouts to Set Up Targeted November Clash
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both secured weekend stoppage wins to preserve a proposed November heavyweight bout. While contracts are signed, promoters and organizers are finalizing the date and venue amid competing UK and US location preferences.
2 Sept 2026
Filip Hrgovic Halts Moses Itauma in Ninth Round as World Title Gamble Unravels
Filip Hrgovic secured a ninth-round stoppage over Moses Itauma to capture the IBF world heavyweight title after Itauma faded following eight dominant rounds. Peers Delicious Orie and Sam Noakes pointed to inadequate sparring and pacing at 21 years old as the decisive factors in the young contender's first professional defeat.
1 Sept 2026
Mayer vs Cameron: Reina Tellez Targets Next Step Against Jessica Barry After Serrano Crucible
Reina Tellez returns to the ring this Saturday to face Jessica Barry on the Mayer vs Cameron undercard at MVPW-06 in Birmingham. The 23-year-old contender aims to build on the technical growth forged in her January distance battle against Amanda Serrano.
3 Sept 2026
Liverpool Structural Imbalance Deepens After £200m Transfer Window and Conor Bradley Injury
Liverpool's summer transfer window exceeded £200m in net spend, headlined by the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola. With Conor Bradley sidelined by injury and Jeremie Frimpong pressed into service at right-back, Andoni Iraola faces tactical imbalances and rest-defense vulnerabilities.
3 Sept 2026
NBA Penalizes Clippers and Steve Ballmer Following Kawhi Leonard Investigation
The NBA has penalized the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer following an independent investigation conducted by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The 35-page report confirmed violations of league rules surrounding the recruitment and signing of Kawhi Leonard.
3 Sept 2026
Lawrence Shankland Double Secures Gritty 2-1 Rangers Win at Falkirk
Lawrence Shankland scored twice to earn Rangers a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory against Falkirk. The result leaves Rangers fifth on seven points, while Falkirk remain without a league win.