Heavyweight Boxing News & Features

Pryce Taylor faces former Olympian Tsotne Rogava for the vacant NABF heavyweight title in Albuquerque on November 7, live on DAZN.

Former heavyweight contender Denis Boytsov has died at 40, eleven years after suffering severe injuries that ended his boxing career.

Daniel Dubois dropped Fabio Wardley early and stopped him in round two at The O2, retaining his WBO heavyweight title when the towel came in.

Bakhodir Jalolov dropped Solomon Dacres in round five and won a wide unanimous decision at The O2, but rarely pressed for a finish.

Moses Itauma takes responsibility for his defeat to Filip Hrgovic, backs his trainers and looks ahead as Frank Warren plans a January comeback.

Teremoana Teremoana faces Hemi Ahio in Melbourne on November 18, live on Fox Sports, Kayo and DAZN. A step up for the unbeaten heavyweight.

Mourad Aliev faces unbeaten Umut Camkiran for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title on November 7 at Ülker Sports Arena in Istanbul.

Jersey Joe Walcott lost four title challenges before becoming heavyweight champion at 37. Discover the remarkable story behind his 1951 triumph.

Our pre-fight look at Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II for the WBO heavyweight title at The O2 in London on October 17, 2026.

From picking a winner to stocking up on snacks and revisiting highlights, five familiar rituals help boxing fans settle in for a big fight night.

David Adeleye faces Alexander Flores on November 14 in Carson, California, with the WBA International heavyweight title on the line.

Kacper Meyna dropped Victor Emilio Ramírez twice before winning a unanimous decision for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Koszalin.

Labinot Xhoxhaj will defend his EBU European heavyweight title against Eduardo Giustini on November 28 at the Europa-Park Arena in Rust, Germany.

Agit Kabayel brings his first WBC heavyweight title defence to Düsseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena on November 28, facing unbeaten Albanian Nelson Hysa.

Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision at London’s Copper Box Arena, winning a demanding 10-round fight in his Zuffa Boxing debut.

Fury–Joshua tickets sold out within an hour, with more than 500,000 fans reportedly queuing for the December 11 Cardiff showdown on Netflix.

Bakhodir Jalolov faces Solomon Dacres on October 17 in the chief support bout for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II at London’s O2 Arena.

Canadian heavyweight legend George Chuvalo has died at 89. The five-time national champion fought Muhammad Ali twice and was never knocked down.

Alexis Barrière faces Stan Surmacz on October 21 at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal, with two North American heavyweight titles at stake.

Damian Knyba dropped Andy Ruiz Jr. and earned a unanimous decision in Newark, scoring the biggest victory of his heavyweight career.

Dave Allen vs Thomas Carty ends in a bizarre first-round no contest after Carty tumbles through the ropes at Croke Park in Dublin.

Andy Ruiz Jr. returns this Friday from a two-year layoff against 6-foot-7 Damian Knyba in Newark. Full heavyweight fight preview, analysis and prediction.

Brandon Moore defeated former world title challenger Bryant Jennings by unanimous decision over 10 rounds at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

Daniel Dubois will defend the WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley in a highly anticipated rematch on October 17 at London’s O2 Arena.

Filip Hrgovic survives an early knockdown and storms back to stop Moses Itauma in Round 9, capturing the IBF heavyweight championship in London.

Nelson Hysa improves to 25-0 with a devastating second-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Thomas Narmo at The O2 in London.

Guido Vianello and Moses Jolly fight to a 76-76 draw over eight rounds at The O2 in London on the Itauma-Hrgovic undercard.

Discover how heavyweight boxing nutrition evolved from traditional camp diets to modern meal planning, blood testing and sports science.

Unbeaten heavyweights Nelson Hysa and Thomas Narmo collide August 29 at The O2 in London, bringing a combined 38-0 record and 36 knockouts.

Vartan Arutyunyan dropped Basir Abakarov and earned a unanimous decision over eight rounds, improving his unbeaten heavyweight record to 13-0.

Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on September 26 at London’s Copper Box Arena in his Zuffa Boxing debut.

Unbeaten heavyweights Vartan Arutyunyan and Basir Abakarov meet in an eight-round prospect battle on August 22 in Russia.

Teremoana Teremoana stops DeAndre Savage at 1:26 of Round 2 on the Gold Coast, improving to 12-0 with 12 knockouts.

Former world champion Joseph Parker is free to compete again after his suspension was lifted, adding another contender back into the heavyweight mix.

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgović will battle for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29 after Frank Sanchez agreed to step aside for the fight.

Brandon Moore faces veteran Bryant Jennings in a pivotal heavyweight bout on August 29 in Detroit as both look to strengthen their place in the rankings.

Vladyslav Sirenko scored a dramatic final-round knockout over Otto Wallin at Madison Square Garden, earning the biggest victory of his heavyweight career.

Anthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns before knocking out Kristian Prenga at 2:45 of Round 2 in a dramatic heavyweight comeback in Jeddah.

Tyson Fury dominated veteran Mariusz Wach before the fight was stopped following the seventh round in Pattaya, Thailand.

Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah. We break down the former champion’s comeback, Prenga’s power and what is at stake.

Modern boxing gloves have transformed the sport by improving protection, comfort, and durability, allowing fighters to train harder, safer, and more consis

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. returns to the ring on September 4 against Poland's Damian Knyba in a pivotal test.

What makes a boxing match unforgettable? Explore the rivalries, drama, historic moments, and performances that have shaped the sport's greatest contests.

Arslan Yallyev scored the biggest victory of his career, stopping previously unbeaten Murad Khalidov in the third round at IBA PRO 19 in Moscow.

Artem Suslenkov stopped Joe Joyce in the 11th round in Moscow, improving to 15-0 and earning the biggest victory of his heavyweight career with a dominant

Murat Gassiev retained the WBA World Heavyweight Championship with a dominant sixth-round TKO over late replacement Peter Kadiru in Moscow.

Murat Gassiev defends the WBA World Heavyweight Championship against Germany's Peter Kadiru after Tony Yoka withdrew with a back injury.

Otto Wallin meets Vladyslav Sirenko on July 26 at Madison Square Garden in a pivotal heavyweight showdown with both careers on the line.

Australian prospect Teremoana faces knockout artist DeAndre Savage on August 12 at The Star Casino on the Gold Coast in his toughest professional test yet.

Tyson Fury will face veteran Mariusz Wach in a July 24 heavyweight bout in Thailand, a low-risk tune-up ahead of a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua.

Dave Allen faces Thomas Carty in a heavyweight clash at Croke Park on September 5, with both men looking to revive their careers.

Agit Kabayel has been elevated to WBC Heavyweight Champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the title, ending the German contender's interim reign.

Kacper Meyna and Damian Knyba will battle on October 3 in Koszalin as Poland's top active heavyweights meet in a pivotal domestic clash.

Oleksandr Usyk has voluntarily vacated his heavyweight world titles, ending his championship reign and opening the door for a new generation of contenders.

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic are set to collide on August 29 at the O2 Arena in London in one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights of 2026.

Josh Popper improved to 8-0 with a devastating first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Bruce Seldon Jr. in the main event at Tropicana Atlantic City.

Undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov will face former world-level contender Joe Joyce for the WBA Continental Gold Title on July 11 at the

Antonio Carlesimo and Angelo Morejon put their unbeaten records on the line when they battle for the vacant Italian Heavyweight Championship in Rome.

Murad Khalidov and Arslan Yallyev collide in an all-Russian heavyweight showdown on July 11 at Moscow's VTB Arena during the IBA PRO 19 event.

Murat Gassiev defends his WBA Regular heavyweight title against Tony Yoka on July 11 in Moscow in a crucial crossroads fight.

Frank Sanchez 26-1 (19 KOs) brutally knocked out Richard Torrez Jr 14-1 (12 KOs) in Round 2 of their IBF heavyweight eliminator.

Filip Hrgovic overwhelmed hometown underdog Dave Allen with a brutal third-round stoppage in front of a packed crowd in Doncaster.

Dave Allen faces Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster this Saturday in a heavyweight clash blending hometown emotion, pressure and dangerous unpredictability.

Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in Round 11 after a savage WBO heavyweight title fight in Manchester filled with knockdowns and drama.

Bakhodir Jalolov defeated Agron Smakici by seventh-round TKO in Manchester, though the cautious performance failed to generate major heavyweight excitement

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov could be heading toward a major clash with unbeaten British heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma.

Unbeaten prospects Gurgen Hovhannisyan and Uila Mau’u will collide July 11 in San Francisco at a unique outdoor boxing event with major ambitions.

Fabio Wardley defends his WBO title against Daniel Dubois this Saturday May 9th in Manchester in a high-risk clash expected to deliver power and drama.

Bakhodir Jalolov faces Agron Smakici on May 9 in a key heavyweight undercard bout, with the Olympic star looks to make a statement.

Anthony Joshua returns July 25 in Jeddah against knockout artist Kristian Prenga in a key tune-up ahead of a potential Tyson Fury clash.

Jarrell Miller defeats Lenier Pero by decision in a 12-round WBA eliminator, using pressure and volume to overcome the Cuban’s early sharp start.

Artem Suslenkov stopped Artur Mann in the third round in Serpukhov, Russia, retaining his WBA Continental Gold heavyweight title.

Justis Huni defeated Frazer Clarke by majority decision in London with sharp combinations and steady body work on the Fury vs Makhmudov undercard.

Richard Riakporhe stops Jeamie Tshikeva in Round 5 to win the British heavyweight title on the Fury vs Makhmudov card in London.

Tyson Fury outboxes Arslanbek Makhmudov over 12 rounds to win by unanimous decision in his heavyweight comeback fight in London.

Tyson Fury returns this Saturday April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Full preview, analysis, and prediction for this critical heavyweight comeback fight.

Deontay Wilder edged Derek Chisora by split decision after a chaotic 12-round heavyweight battle featuring knockdowns, fouls and dramatic swings.

Derek Chisora faces Deontay Wilder on April 4 in London as two veteran heavyweights look to prove what they have left at the top level.

Gurgen Hovhannisyan dominates Cesar Navarro and secures a Round 5 TKO with relentless pressure in a one-sided heavyweight bout in Vegas.

Moses Itauma stops Jermaine Franklin in Round 5 with a brutal finish, showcasing speed, power, and precision in a dominant performance.

Dave Allen faces Filip Hrgovic this Saturday in Doncaster, in a curious heavyweight clash between resurgence and real danger.

Jared Anderson faces Solomon Dacres in Manchester on the Wardley vs Dubois undercard May 9th in a key heavyweight fight at Co-op Live in Manchester.

Jared Anderson joins Queensberry’s powerhouse heavyweight roster, stepping into a stacked stable with Wardley, Dubois, Zhang and rising contenders.

Is Moses Itauma the future of heavyweight boxing? Power, composure and unanswered questions collide as he faces Jermaine Franklin, his toughest test yet.

Jarrell Miller and unbeaten Cuban Lenier Pero will meet in a WBA heavyweight eliminator on April 25 in Las Vegas with major title implications.

Frank Warren criticizes Oleksandr Usyk for bypassing top heavyweight contenders like Agit Kabayel in place of a novelty bout against a kickboxer.

Fabio Wardley and Moses Itauma headline the British Boxing Board of Control Awards after devastating wins that reshaped the heavyweight division.

The WBC's latest U-turn sanctions Oleksandr Usyk vs a kickboxer as a full heavyweight title defense on May 23, 2026, in Giza—sidelining real contenders.

Justis Huni faces Frazer Clarke on the Fury vs Makhmudov undercard in London in a pivotal heavyweight clash with major ranking implications.

Richard Riakporhe challenges Jeamie TKV for the British heavyweight title on the Fury vs Makhmudov undercard in London.

Lawrence Okolie faces Tony Yoka April 25th in Paris in a pivotal heavyweight contest that could redefine both men’s positions in the division.

Frank Warren prepares a $1B legal challenge against Sela and TKO over the launch of Zuffa Boxing and alleged contract breaches.

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Frank Sanchez 25-1 (18 KOs) faces Richard Torrez Jr 14-0 (12 KOs) This Saturday in an IBF Final Eliminator in Egypt.

Efe Ajagba stops former IBF champion Charles Martin in Round 4 after surviving a strong effort by Martin in a dramatic Las Vegas main event.

Labinot Xhoxhaj stops Pezhman Seifkhani in round four to retain the European heavyweight title with a dominant performance in Lahr, Germany.

Fabio Wardley defends his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on May 9 at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in a major all-British showdown.

Undefeated heavyweight Sardius Simmons continues his steady rise as he prepares for a Feb. 10 bout in Grand Rapids, building toward bigger tests.

Jarrell Miller edged Kingsley Ibeh by split decision after ten rugged rounds at Madison Square Garden, grinding out a hard-fought heavyweight win.

Murad Khalidov earned a unanimous decision over Jose Larduet after ten hard-fought heavyweight rounds in Moscow, continuing his rise in the division.