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British world heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley says he’d knock out Tyson Fury in a potential 2026 bout as Fury ends retirement and the division shifts; Wardley, elevated to WBO titleholder after Usyk vacated, is seeking his first defense and notes Fury as a prime target, with Derek Chisora also in the mix for a high-profile showdown.
Tyson Fury, the former heavyweight champion, has announced his return to boxing in 2026 after a brief retirement following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Despite previous retirements, Fury's comeback has been anticipated, with plans potentially involving high-profile fights, though recent injuries to rivals may impact these plans. Fury aims to avenge his losses and regain his title, continuing his storied career.
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, after knocking him down multiple times and ending the fight with a decisive right hand.
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight boxing match, showcasing his elite punching power and earning a potential shot at reclaiming the heavyweight title. Paul sustained a broken jaw in the fight, which drew a large crowd at the Kaseya Center.
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight, showcasing Joshua's experience and power against the underdog Paul, who was knocked down twice before the fight was stopped.
Jake Paul, a former YouTuber and social media star, is set to fight two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in his 14th professional boxing match, marking a significant step up in competition.
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua participated in their official weigh-in for their upcoming heavyweight fight, with Paul weighing 216.4 pounds and Joshua 243.4 pounds. The event also featured other bouts, including Alycia Baumgardner defending her titles and MMA legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley facing off. The main card airs on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's criticism over his fight with Ciryl Gane, explaining he didn't continue after an illegal eye poke because he couldn't see, emphasizing his focus on health and safety, and accusing Gane of cheating during the fight. Aspinall is still recovering from eye injuries and is unsure when he can rematch Gane.
Jon Jones responded to Alex Pereira's challenge to make heavyweight great again, expressing interest in a super fight at the UFC White House event next summer, amid Pereira's desire to move up divisions and White's reservations about the move.
Jon Jones responded to UFC 321's disappointing no-contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane by focusing on a potential fight with Alex Pereira, dismissing Aspinall and hinting at a superfight with Pereira at the UFC White House event, while also mocking Aspinall's supporters.
Fabio Wardley achieved a major upset by stopping Joseph Parker in the 11th round at London's O2 Arena, claiming the WBO interim heavyweight title and positioning himself as the top contender for Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed championship. Despite Parker's dominance earlier, Wardley's powerful punches, especially a decisive right hand in the 10th and 11th rounds, turned the fight in his favor, marking his 20th career win and a significant step toward a potential title shot.
Alex Pereira reacted to the UFC 321 main event's no-contest with a call to 'make the heavyweight division great again,' hinting at a possible move to heavyweight and a potential superfight with Jon Jones, especially if he first wins the heavyweight title from Aspinall.
Alex Pereira reacted to the UFC 321 heavyweight fight ending in a no contest with a cryptic message teasing a potential superfight with Jon Jones, as he aims to make the heavyweight division great again, while also considering a title defense at light heavyweight.
At UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkov narrowly defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision in a heavyweight bout, with Almeida's performance criticized for being lackluster and overly cautious, disappointing fans and analysts alike.
UFC 321 featured a main event where heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defended his title against Ciryl Gane, with Aspinall winning, and included a co-main event for the vacant strawweight title between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.