Heavyweight Boxing: News, Fights, Rankings & Updates

Kubrat Pulev was stopped in six rounds as Murat Gassiev captured the WBA Regular heavyweight title with a crushing knockout.

Murat Gassiev Knocks Out Kubrat Pulev to Win WBA Regular Title

December 13, 2025

Murat Gassiev stopped Kubrat Pulev in the sixth round to capture the WBA Regular heavyweight title in decisive fashion.

Johnny Fisher proves his resilience with a fourth-round KO over Ivan Balaz, showing composure and power in his Monaco comeback.

Johnny Fisher Survives Early Scare, Blows Out Balaz in Monaco

December 7, 2025

Johnny Fisher rebounds from defeat with a powerful fourth-round knockout of Ivan Balaz in Monaco after surviving an early scare.

Usyk’s decision to choose Deontay Wilder over mandatory challenger Fabio Wardley raises questions about matchmaking, merit, and heavyweight title obligations.

Oleksandr Usyk Wants Deontay Wilder Next

December 11, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk vacated the WBO belt and named Deontay Wilder as his top choice for 2026. Did he duck Fabio Wardley—or is this smart business?

A landmark day for Fabio Wardley as he gains the WBO heavyweight belt, solidifying his arrival among the division’s leading contenders.

Fabio Wardley Becomes WBO Titleholder After Usyk Vacates Belt

November 24, 2025

Fabio Wardley reaches a new peak in his career, becoming WBO heavyweight titleholder and emerging as a central figure in the title picture.

Moses Itauma meets Jermaine Franklin on January 24 at Co-op Live in Manchester in a key heavyweight test streamed live by DAZN.

Moses Itauma to Face Jermaine Franklin on January 24 in Manchester

November 17, 2025

Moses Itauma returns January 24 to face seasoned gatekeeper Jermaine Franklin in a key test at Co-op Live in Manchester.

Hughie Fury Stops Michael Webster in One

December 7, 2025

Hughie Fury stopped Michael Webster in round one at Sportcomplex de Wilgenring in Rotterdam, claiming a quick technical victory.

Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva Decisions Frazer Clarke for British Title.

December 8, 2025

Jeamie TKV wins a grueling split decision over Frazer Clarke to capture the vacant British Heavyweight Title in a hard, honest domestic battle.

When Spectacle Becomes Sport: The Joshua–Paul Bout Exposes Boxing’s Crisis

November 21, 2025

The sanctioned heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and a 'YouTuber' exposes a deep failure in boxing’s institutions and media.

Richard Torrez Jr. Scores Brutal Round 1 Stoppage of Tomáš Šálek

November 24, 2025

Richard Torrez Jr. overwhelmed Tomáš Šálek and forced a first-round TKO after breaking his nose near the end of the opening round.

Richard Riakporhe Stops Tommy Welch in Two Rounds in London

December 2, 2025

Richard Riakporhe dropped Tommy Welch three times and scored a dominant second-round TKO in London, proving his power and composure at heavyweight.

Bakhodir Jalolov Dominates Solomon Adebayo, Scores Brutal Round 4 Knockout in Tashkent

November 29, 2025

Bakhodir Jalolov remained unbeaten with a dominant Round 4 knockout of Solomon Adebayo in Tashkent, moving to 17–0 as he continues his rise.

Joseph Parker Returns Adverse Test for Recreational Substance on Wardley Fight Day

November 14, 2025

Joseph Parker returned an adverse test for a recreational substance on the day of the Wardley bout. The case is now with UKAD and the BBBoC for review.

Common Mistakes Boxing Bettors Make and How to Avoid Them

November 19, 2025

Learn the most common mistakes boxing bettors make — and how to avoid them through research, discipline, and safe online betting.

Otto Wallin Stops Chris Thomas in Two at the Tropicana

November 14, 2025

Sweden’s Otto Wallin scored a crisp Round 2 knockout of Chris Thomas in Atlantic City, staying active and setting up bigger heavyweight fights ahead.

Michael Hunter Returns This Friday: A Strange Detour Against Eli Frankham

December 6, 2025

Hunter vs Frankham hits York Hall on Dec 5, with Hunter looking to reassert world-level form against an unbeaten but untested challenger.