Ngannou Responds to Jon Jones’ Call for Heavyweight ‘Super-Fight’ Francis Ngannou has issued a fiery response to Jon Jones’ proposal for a long-awaited “super-fight,” two years after departing the UFC to join the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The 38-year-old Cameroonian, who has mo...

Fight Night Confirmed at Accor Arena as French Stars Wait in the Wings The Octagon is heading back to the City of Light. The UFC has officially announced its return to Paris, with a Fight Night card set to take place on 6 September 2025 at the Accor Arena—a venue that’s fast becoming a Europ...

Privacy Breach Acknowledged as New Eligibility Policy Sparks Controversy World Boxing has issued an apology after naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in its announcement introducing mandatory sex testing for athletes. The governing body admitted it should have protected the Algerian fighter’s pri...

Young heavyweight admits chasing Tyson record was “naive” as he targets steady rise to the top For Moses Itauma, the comparisons to Mike Tyson began almost the moment he laced up his gloves as a professional. The heavy hands, the knockout power, the quiet confidence – it all seemed to point to...

Pimblett targeting Topuria or Gaethje fight in October as Liverpool star plans next move Paddy Pimblett has never been one to play it safe. The charismatic Liverpudlian is riding the crest of a wave after a statement win over Michael Chandler, and now he’s aiming even higher. Pimblett has his eyes...

“No Path Forward” – Orie Explains Decision to Retire Just Weeks After Professional Debut In a sport where careers are often measured in blood, sweat, and years, Delicious Orie’s decision to retire just one fight into his professional journey has sent a wave of surprise across British boxing....

Beaten Taylor Admits He’s “Gutted,” Says No Rush to Decide on Retirement In the wake of a painful and unexpected defeat at the hands of Ekow Essuman, former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor is taking a moment to pause. This wasn’t how Taylor had envisioned his...

England’s world lightweight champion Terri Harper cruised past the overmatched Natalie Zimmermann to defend her WBO title in front of a spirited home crowd in Doncaster. The 28-year-old dominated from the opening bell, picking her opponent apart without ever really threatening the stoppage. Ge...

Durham boxer O’Connor dies aged 25 after courageous battle with illness The boxing world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Georgia O’Connor, a gifted and courageous young fighter from Durham, who has died at just 25 years old. The former amateur standout and undefeated profe...

Manny Pacquiao has announced his return to the ring aged 46 and almost four years after his last fight. The Filipino says he will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on 19 July in Las Vegas. Pacquiao is now aiming to become boxing’s oldest welterweight world champion. “I’m...