Boxing
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THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 24 AUGUST 2026: Teofimo Decisions Romero for WBA Welter Title; Russell UD Santillan; Hernadez MD Veron; Serrano MD Manzur; Liddard Beats Morello
HIGHLIGHTS: -Teofimo Lopez takes a majority decision over champion Rolando Romero to win the WBA world welterweight title. Gary Antonio Russell outscores Victor Santillan for the WBA interim super bantamweight title and…
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Risk worth taking for IBF No. 1 World welterweight contender Paddy Donovan on Sept. 5th in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ireland (August 24, 2026) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1 world welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan isn’t concerned about risking his mandatory challenger position on September 5th against…
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South African world champ Nontshinga in a car accident
South African world champion Sivenathi Nontshinga, 27, a two-time IBF light flyweight world champion, was involved in a serious car accident on Monday, August 24, on Malibongwe Drive in Johannesburg, South Africa.…
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Camp Notes: Eridson Garcia Hungry to Make the Most of WBO Latino Title Opportunity
BiYu Promotions Lightweight Faces Unbeaten Alan Chaves at Prudential Center in Newark Live on DAZN and TNT in the USA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (August 24, 2026) — There comes a point in a…
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Fight Week Arrival: Moses Itauma Faces Defining Moment Against Filip Hrgovic for IBF Heavyweight World Title
The waiting is almost over. As fight week kicks off in London, the buzz surrounding 21-year-old heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma has reached a crescendo. This Saturday, August 29, at the O2 Arena,…
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Masangkay draws with Suzuki
PEPITO Masangkay of Davao City settled a technical draw with Japanese Masahiro Suzuki, who suffered an accidental head clash in the 2nd round last August 21 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.…
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Alvarez is new PBF featherweight title
CHOLO Alvarez of General Santos City is now the new Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion. The 20-year-old Alvarez beat Paolo Fortun via an 8-round unanimous decision in the Sanman 103. Alvarez used…
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Rolly-Teo Aftermath: Romero Cries ‘Robbery’ While Lopez Shuts Down Rematch to Pursue Welterweight Unification
The dust has barely settled inside Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, but the war of words between Teofimo Lopez and Rolando "Rolly" Romero is heating up fast. Following a grueling 12-round majority decision…
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Trazo beats Noynay
JOPERSON Trazo of Chao Sy Boxing Stable defeated Jeric Noynay of Cebu by a unanimous decision last August 22 in Mandaue City. Trazo used his punching skills to secure a victory. He…
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Shocking Upset Highlights “Butterfly Brawl” Saturday as Exciting Night of Boxing Returned to the Santa Monica Pier
Culminating a thrilling day of more than eight hours of boxing, live music, and a DJ set from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mixmaster Mike of the Beastie Boys, Jalan Walker…
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Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins WBA Gold light heavyweight title
Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak (3-0, 2 KOs), 31, defeated the experienced Argentinian Durval Palacio (16-5, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision (98-92, 99-91, 100-90) in a WBA Gold light heavyweight championship bout…
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Teofimo Lopez Defeats Rolly Romero by Majority Decision to Become 3-Division World Champion
Teofimo Lopez silenced his doubters and etched his name into boxing history on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) at T-Mobile Arena, overcoming early disaster to outpoint Rolando "Rolly" Romero and capture the…
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Column
Eumir to focus on pros
The die is cast and there’s no turning back. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is signed to fight Omar Ulises Huerta at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Sept.…
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Promoter Tony Tolj Previews Thunderdome 55: “It Has the Makings of a Special Night”
Perth, Western Australia — August 28, 2026 Dragon Fire Boxing promoter Tony Tolj is expecting fireworks when the iconic Thunderdome series returns to Metro City Arena this Friday, August 28, with Thunderdome…
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Owen Corrigan: New Opponent, Same Goal — and a Tougher Test
Undefeated Australasian Light Heavyweight Champion Owen “Bomber” Corrigan returns to action on August 28 when Dragon Fire Boxing brings the 55th edition of the iconic Thunderdome series to Metro City Arena in…
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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Teofimo Climbs Back on the Saddle
This Saturday night Rolando 'Rolly' Romero faces Teofimo Lopez from Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena. Romero has been out of the ring for over a year, coming off an upset…
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Weigh-in Results from Butterfly Brawl — Tomorrow, Saturday, August 22 at Santa Monica Pier
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (August 21, 2026) — Fighters faced off for the final time today at official weigh-ins ahead of tomorrow night's Butterfly Brawl, returning to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday,…
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Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete assassinated
Zolani Tete, 38, a two-time world boxing champion, was ambushed and killed on Friday outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Police reported that two armed suspects approached his residence…
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LIDDARD-MORELLO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
George Liddard and Dario Morello tipped the scales today and faced-off for a final time ahead of their EBU European Middleweight Title showdown on Saturday night – live worldwide on the Global…
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Acapulco City looking to host the 64th annual WBC convention
It has been learned that the government of the state of Guerrero in Mexico is seeking to have the world-renowned city of Acapulco host the World Boxing Council (WBC) Annual Convention again…
