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Projected title fight chances for former UFC champ...
These eight former titleholders could realistically return to UFC glory again before retirement.
Read moreEubank Jr. wanted for December fight in Africa
Nigerian boxing promoter Ezekiel Adamu is looking to bring Chris Eubank Jr. to Africa for a fight in December.
Read moreSouth Africa's Ndebele begins road to PFL world bantamweight title
Ahead of his Washington D.C. bout with Brandon Davis on July 25, PFL Africa bantamweight champion Nkosi Ndebele believes his destiny is to clinch the vacant belt globally.
Read moreCanelo vs. Mbilli gets new official date on Oct. 31
Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring against super middleweight champion Christin Mbilli on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Read moreOpetaia suing the IBF after being stripped of title
Former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is suing the International Boxing Federation, claiming the sanctioning body stripped him of his title as punishment for signing with Zuffa Boxing.
Read moreFury: Heavyweight rivals 'gifted' world titles
Tyson Fury has said the reigning heavyweight champions have been "gifted" their titles and insisted his best is still to come.
Read moreConor McGregor's injury represents a trend of unsatisfying UFC results
In five years between Conor McGregor leg injuries, the UFC has been plagued with inconclusive fight results.
Read moreMan arrested in Rapp's death has lengthy record
A Texas man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history dating back more than a decade, including for reckless driving and hit and run, according to jail records reviewed by ESPN on Monday.
Read moreMcGregor says ACL, meniscus injured, eyes 2027
Conor McGregor offered more details on the right leg injury that ended his UFC return earlier this month, saying he suffered ACL and meniscus damage. He also expressed confidence that he could fight again by the summer of 2027.
Read moreKO artist Pacheco stops Aleem in return to form
Diego Pacheco made up for a series of decision wins by stopping Immanuwel Aleem in the 11th round of their fight at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Read moreDu Plessis routs Usman in ex-UFC champs clash
Dricus Du Plessis put himself in position for another title shot with a brilliant five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman.
Read moreBoxer Rapp, 26, killed in bicycle accident in Texas
Boxer Hannah Rapp died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. She was 26.
Read moreGarcia vows to KO Benn in five rounds or less
Ryan Garcia has promised to beat Conor Benn in five rounds or less when they clash on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.
Read moreAskren makes emotional return to mat after illness
A year removed from double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
Read moreAdiwang's thunder falls quiet at ONE Fight Night 45
After reviving his mixed martial arts career with back-to-back victories, Lito Adiwang's momentum ground to a halt in a unanimous decision loss at ONE Fight Night 45 om Saturday
Read moreJermall Charlo's visa denied; fight in Australia off
Jermall Charlo's return to the ring hit another snag when he was denied a visa, forcing his July 25 fight against Koen Mazoudier in Sydney to be canceled.
Read moreMcGregor-Holloway 2 draws 15.9 million viewers
Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 peaked at 8.3 million concurrent viewers for Paramount+, with the event drawing 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
Read moreHow to watch PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay on ESPN
Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay face off after meeting in a 2024 clash. Who will come away with the victory? Here's how to catch the PFL card on the ESPN App.
Read more2 suspects in UFC WH terror plot plead not guilty
Two of the eight men indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on last month's UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House have pleaded not guilty.
Read moreSerrano seeking KO record in title bout on TikToK
Amanda Serrano is hoping to break Christy Martin's knockout record on Aug. 21 when she defends her featherweight boxing titles in a bout that will air exclusively on TikTok.
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