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Usyk's vacated belts and Kabayel's WBC crown at the start of a new heavyweight power race in professional boxing

Follow how the heavyweight division shifts after Usyk vacated the WBC, WBA and IBF belts. Kabayel has been elevated to WBC champion, and his first defence could quickly lead toward Fury, Joshua, Dubois, Itauma or other contenders near the top of the rankings

02.07.2026

Sports

Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli WBC title fight in Riyadh postponed to late October after Crawford defeat

The WBC super middleweight title fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian Mbilli is no longer set for September. The Riyadh bout has been moved toward late October 2026, while the official reason for the delay has not been announced. Canelo is chasing a comeback after losing to Terence Crawford, with Mbilli entering as the reigning champion

28.06.2026

Sports

Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch postponed as legal disputes stall major boxing spectacle in Las Vegas

The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Manny Pacquiao rematch planned for September in Las Vegas has been postponed indefinitely because of legal and contractual disputes. The fight, promoted with a Netflix live broadcast, was meant to revive their huge 2015 showdown, but no new date or confirmed plan has been announced

27.06.2026

Sports

Floyd Mayweather faces Las Vegas court case over luxury watch and alleged bad check worth $200,000 in boxing spotlight

Floyd Mayweather is facing theft and bad-check charges in Las Vegas linked to the purchase of a luxury watch. The former undefeated boxing champion has not been found guilty, while his defense says there was no intent to defraud. The case comes as Mayweather’s name remains tied to boxing events, with the next court hearing scheduled for September 2026

17.06.2026

Sports

IBA and IOC clash over Olympic prize money as boxing, athlete rewards and reform pressure grow before LA28

IBA president Umar Kremlev warns that the Olympic Movement must reform its financial model and reward the athletes who create the value of the Games more clearly. The dispute with the IOC puts boxing, prize money, solidarity funding, IBA’s status and World Boxing’s role before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the center of debate

13.06.2026

Sports

Katie Taylor Nears Croke Park Farewell in Historic WBC Title Fight Against Flora Pili at Dublin Stadium

Katie Taylor could end her legendary career on 5 September 2026 at Dublin’s Croke Park, in the stadium’s first major boxing spectacle since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972. Promoter Eddie Hearn sees the venue as central to her farewell, while Flora Pili is linked with a possible WBC super-lightweight title fight

03.06.2026

Sports

Gervonta Davis faces new arrest warrant while WBA orders mandatory title defense against Floyd Schofield

Gervonta Davis is again under legal pressure after an arrest warrant in Maryland and charges in Florida, while the WBA is demanding a mandatory title defense against Floyd Schofield. The court issues could slow the American boxer’s return to the ring and raise new questions about his career in the lightweight division

28.05.2026

Sports

Controversial stoppage in Giza after Usyk - Verhoeven fight sparks calls for heavyweight rematch

Oleksandr Usyk retained his world title with an 11th-round technical knockout against Rico Verhoeven, but referee Mark Lyson’s stoppage in Giza triggered strong reactions. The scorecards, timing of the intervention and Verhoeven’s planned appeal have intensified debate over a rematch

26.05.2026

Sports

Jon Jones in a boxing ring in Russia: IBA targets major bout for former UFC champion against Ngannou

The International Boxing Association wants to stage a professional boxing bout for Jon Jones in Russia. The former UFC champion and IBA Bare Knuckle ambassador is expected to discuss a possible appearance, with Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier named as the most prominent potential opponents

21.05.2026

Boxing

Articles with this tag

Usyk's vacated belts and Kabayel's WBC crown at the start of a new heavyweight power race in professional boxing

Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli WBC title fight in Riyadh postponed to late October after Crawford defeat

Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch postponed as legal disputes stall major boxing spectacle in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather faces Las Vegas court case over luxury watch and alleged bad check worth $200,000 in boxing spotlight

IBA and IOC clash over Olympic prize money as boxing, athlete rewards and reform pressure grow before LA28

Katie Taylor Nears Croke Park Farewell in Historic WBC Title Fight Against Flora Pili at Dublin Stadium

Gervonta Davis faces new arrest warrant while WBA orders mandatory title defense against Floyd Schofield

Controversial stoppage in Giza after Usyk - Verhoeven fight sparks calls for heavyweight rematch

Jon Jones in a boxing ring in Russia: IBA targets major bout for former UFC champion against Ngannou

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