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Alvarez reclaims WBC super middleweight title
Canelo Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to reclaim the WBC super middleweight title.
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Carl Jammes Martin defeats David Picasso for WBC silver featherweight title
Carl Jammes Martin secured a split-decision victory over David Picasso to claim the WBC silver featherweight championship. The fight took place on Sunday morning, Manila time.
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Canelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli, reclaims WBC super middleweight title
Canelo Alvarez secured a unanimous decision victory over Christian Mbilli to win the WBC super middleweight title.
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Usyk calls for fight against Benavidez
Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has expressed interest in a fight with David Benavidez.
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Cieslak to Defend WBC Cruiserweight Title Against Benavidez
Michal Cieslak is slated to defend his WBC Cruiserweight World Championship in a unification bout against unified cruiserweight world champion David Benavidez. Cieslak was previously elevated from interim champion to WBC Cruiserweight World Champion.
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Bruno Arcari Defeats Raymundo Díaz in Genoa
On October 30, 1970, Italian boxer Bruno Arcari defeated challenger Raymundo Díaz in Genoa, Italy. Arcari stopped Díaz in front of his hometown fans.
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WBC Announces 64th Annual Convention Agenda
The World Boxing Council has released the official schedule for its 64th Annual Convention. The event is presented by Bankaool and will take place in Acapulco.
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Biographical Drama 'I Play Rocky' Announced
A new biographical drama, 'I Play Rocky,' is in production. The film is described as a tribute to the iconic 'Rocky' franchise.
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Gabriela Fundora to defend WBC title against Jasmina Zapotoczna
Gabriela Fundora is set to defend her WBC world title against challenger Jasmina Zapotoczna. The championship bout will take place in California, USA.
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Enzo Grau to fight Christopher Mouafo for vacant WBC Francophone title
Enzo Grau and Christopher Mouafo are scheduled to compete for the vacant WBC Francophone title in Les Sables d’Olonne, France. The event is organized by the Boxe 85 club.
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Saensak Muangsurin Stops Miguel Velazquez
On October 29, 1976, Thai fighter Saensak Muangsurin defeated Spain's Miguel Velazquez by stoppage in Segovia, Spain.
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Dubois, Parker Reportedly in Talks for January Bout
Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker are reportedly in discussions for a heavyweight title fight targeted for January, according to sources at ESPN.
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Canelo Alvarez comments on upcoming fight with Christian Mbilli
Canelo Alvarez stated that Christian Mbilli "has to do a lot of things" in the ring to defeat him. Alvarez also reflected on his loss to Terence Crawford and discussed his boxing career.
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Benavidez and Cieslak Anticipate WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight
David Benavidez and WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Michal Cieslak are set to face off in a unification bout on December 5 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Dylan Biggs scheduled for November 7 fight
Australian boxer Dylan Biggs, who won the WBC Boxing Grand Prix middleweight tournament, is slated to return to the ring on November 7, 2026, in Toowoomba, Queensland.
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Dylan Biggs to return to the ring on November 7
Australian boxer Dylan Biggs, winner of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix in the middleweight division, is scheduled to compete on November 7 in Toowoomba.
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WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán reflects on recent boxing weekend
WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán described a recent boxing weekend as "extraordinary," highlighting its significance for the sport.
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Wilfredo Gómez Defends WBC Super Bantamweight Title
On October 28, 1978, Wilfredo Gómez successfully defended his WBC super bantamweight world title for the sixth time by knocking out Carlos Zárate in the fifth round.
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Amanda Serrano to defend featherweight titles in 'Last Walk' fight
Seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano will have her final boxing match on January 9, defending her featherweight titles against Skye Falzon.
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Camila Zamorano to Defend WBC Title in Acapulco
Camila Zamorano is scheduled to defend her WBC World Title on November 12, 2026, as part of the 64th Annual World Boxing Council Convention in Acapulco.
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Buatsi and Hutchinson Set for WBC Light Heavyweight Rematch
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson are scheduled to face each other again on November 7. The rematch for the WBC Light Heavyweight World Title will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
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Canelo Alvarez to defend WBC Super Middleweight title against Christian Mbilli
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is scheduled to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship on October 31, 2026. The fight will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be available internationally on DAZN PPV.
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Murad Aliyev to Fight Umut Camkiran for WBC Silver Title
Olympian Murad Aliyev is scheduled to face undefeated power-puncher Umut Camkiran for the WBC Silver title. The bout will take place on November 7 at Istanbul’s Ülker Arena.
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How boxers pace themselves over 12 rounds
An original tactical analysis of how championship boxers weigh conservative early reconnaissance, middle-round body investment, and late-frame flurries against the counter-punching and scorecard risks of each choice.
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Current Boxing Champions Overview
A comprehensive list of current boxing champions across all four major organizations and weight divisions is available.
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The lead-hand battle against a southpaw
An original tactical study comparing the outside-foot T-angle hypothesis in open-stance boxing against inside-foot straight-line counters, lead-hand parries, and check-hook exits.
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Carl Jammes Martin to fight David Picasso in Riyadh
Undefeated Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin is set for a 10-round featherweight bout against former world title challenger David Picasso. The fight is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31.
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Benavidez and Cieslak to unify cruiserweight titles on Dec. 5
Cruiserweight champions David Benavidez and Michal Cieslak are scheduled to compete in a title unification bout on December 5. The WBO, WBC, and WBA titles will be contested in the fight.
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Cordina agrees to terms for Pacquiao fight
Joe Cordina has agreed to terms to fight Manny Pacquiao on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout in Cardiff, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Dubois defeats Wardley, retains WBO heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in the second round on Saturday to retain his WBO heavyweight title.
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Dubois defeats Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois secured a second-round TKO victory over Fabio Wardley in London on Saturday, retaining his WBO heavyweight title. This marks Dubois's second win against Wardley in five months.
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Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley in quick rematch
Daniel Dubois secured a swift and decisive victory over Fabio Wardley in their rematch on Saturday, a result many anticipated but few expected to be so clinical.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Career Ranking
ESPN Boxing has ranked the best wins, KOs, worst losses, and highest earnings for boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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Fury and Joshua Hold First Joint News Conference
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua participated in their initial head-to-head news conference in London.
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Coming forward is not the same as effective aggression
A spectator’s guide to separating pressure from the results it produces.
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How to recognize ring control without rewarding inactivity
The useful question is what positioning allows a boxer to accomplish.
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Why a boxing scorecard must be read round by round
The overall margin can hide how competitive the individual rounds were.
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The quiet discipline behind a ringside judging assignment
Neutrality depends on attention, independence and procedure, not just knowing how to total a card.