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PFL Washington DC: Where to watch Jean vs. Rodriguez
Thad Jean vs. Ernesto Rodriguez go head-to-head in the nation's capital for the PFL welterweight world championship. Here's where to watch the action.
Read moreSheeraz retains, will be ringside to see Canelo
Hamzah Sheeraz was made to settle for a majority decision victory over Simon Zachenhuber on Saturday in Saudi Arabia to defend his WBO super-middleweight champion.
Read moreKelly defends title, wants 'Boots' Ennis next
Josh Kelly retained his IBF super welterweight title with a unanimous points win over Irish challenger Caoimhin Agyarko in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Read moreAnkalaev dominates Guskov in bounce-back win
In his first appearance since losing the UFC's light heavyweight championship in October, Magomed Ankalaev looked as dominant as ever Saturday -- and will now wait to see if it's enough for a title shot.
Read moreFulton misses weight again; Wilson fight canceled
Stephen Fulton Jr. missed weight for the second straight fight, this time by 6.5 pounds, forcing the cancellation of his bout against Liam Wilson.
Read moreFury stops Wach, Joshua fight moves closer
Tyson Fury beat Mariusz Wach with a seventh-round stoppage in Thailand on Friday to move a step closer to a heavyweight super-fight with compatriot Anthony Joshua.
Read moreUsman ponders retirement after Du Plessis loss
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman said on his podcast he is contemplating retirement after last weekend's one-sided loss to Dricus Du Plessis.
Read moreMan faces new charge from crash that killed Rapp
Authorities have added a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against the Texas man jailed in connection with the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp.
Read moreErrol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu: Picks, predictions, more
A top trainer and a former champion break down the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu middleweight fight and offer their predictions.
Read moreProjected 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.
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