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Askren set to wrestle after double lung transplant
Ben Askren is planning a return to the wrestling mats, less than one year after undergoing a life-saving double lung transplant.
Read moreJoshua: Boxing 'my purpose' following fatal crash
Anthony Joshua has said he never considered walking away from boxing because it is his "purpose" following the fatal car crash which claimed the lives of his two friends in December
Read moreAnkalaev headlines UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev will make his first appearance since losing the belt in October, when he meets Khalil Rountree Jr. on July 25.
Read moreEx-UFC star Penn ruled mentally fit to stand trial
A judge has deemed former UFC star BJ Penn mentally fit to stand for trial in a pending domestic violence case.
Read moreSerrano stops Hanson, equals women's KO record
Amanda Serrano stopped Cheyenne Hanson in defense of her unified featherweight titles in the second round and tied Christy Martin's record for most knockouts in women's boxing history with her 32nd stoppage win.
Read moreHan ekes out decision despite Holm's late charge
Despite being outlanded 107-70, Stephanie Han scored a majority decision over a game Holly Holm to retain her WBA lightweight title.
Read moreFoster takes charge late to edge Ford, retain title
O'Shaquie Foster pulled away in the championship rounds and retained his WBC junior lightweight title with a majority decision over Raymond Ford.
Read moreWhat's next for Serrano, Han and Holm after MVPW-0...
Amanda Serrano tied Christy Martin's KO record, Stephanie Han retained her belt, and Holly Holm showed she still belongs.
Read moreRoach, Zepeda book August title fight in Vegas
Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda will meet for the vacant WBC lightweight championship in Las Vegas on Aug. 1 at a venue to be determined, a title fight that will be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and broadcast on DAZN and TNT.
Read moreDarren Till records knockout win in BKFC debut
Darren Till marked his debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship with a knockout win over former reality TV star and Bellator fighter Aaron Chalmers in a Light Heavyweight bout at BKFC 90.
Read moreBivol easily outpoints Eifert after 15-month layoff
Unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol returned from a 15-month layoff on Saturday, easily outboxing Michael Eifert en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Read moreSong submits Figueiredo in 2nd round at UFC Macau
China's Song Yadong submitted Deiveson Figueiredo in their bantamweight bout at Saturday's UFC event in Macau.
Read moreHan vs. Holm rematch: Picks, predictions and fight...
Hall of Famer Christy Martin, two former champions and a current titleholder make their picks for the Stephanie Han-Holly Holm rematch.
Read moreUFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on th...
The latest news and information from Washington, D.C., where the UFC will host its White House show on June 14.
Read moreHan vs Holm: How to Watch MVPW-03 on ESPN
The third installment of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions' MVPW gets underway Saturday at El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.
Read moreHolm says Han rematch at MVPW-03 a must win
Holly Holm believes that her rematch with Stephanie Han on Saturday at MVPW-03 is a must-win if she wants to secure big fights in boxing and MMA.
Read moreWeekend boxing guide: Han vs. Holm 2, Bivol back i...
ESPN ranks the must-watch fights of Saturday and explains what makes them compelling and why they matter.
Read moreJohnson puts undisputed titles up vs. Thorslund
Cherneka "Sugar Neekz" Johnson will put her undisputed bantamweight titles on the line against former unified champion Dina Thorslund at MVPW-05 on Aug. 8.
Read moreSerrano calls '26 'last year,' wants Carano in MMA
Amanda Serrano said she thinks this will be the last year of her boxing career, but a fight with Gina Carano in mixed martial arts would entice her to lace up the MMA gloves one more time.
Read moreG. Davis wanted for alleged probation violation
Boxer Gervonta Davis is wanted by law enforcement in Maryland after allegedly violating his probation when he was arrested in Miami on allegations of domestic violence in October 2025.
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