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Dalton Smith stunned Subriel Matias with a sixth-round TKO to claim the WBC super lightweight title in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old from Sheffield, England, improved his record to 19–0 and handed Matias the first knockout loss of his professional career, a defining moment that reshapes the division heading into 2026. Smith’s… Read more »

Agit Kabayel confirmed his place among the heavyweight division’s elite by stopping Damian Knyba in the third round to claim the WBC Interim title at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Fighting in front of an arena packed with more than 13,000 fans and streaming live on DAZN, Kabayel was… Read more »

Agit Kabayel defends his WBC Interim Heavyweight title tonight in Oberhausen, Germany, taking on undefeated challenger Damian Knyba in a 12-round main event. World Boxing News will provide live updates, including a round-by-round scorecard and unofficial tallies as the action unfolds. Kabayel enters undefeated at 26‑0, with notable wins over… Read more »

Kabayel vs Knyba live results: Live WBC heavyweight results from Oberhausen tonight on DAZN. World Boxing News will provide real-time updates from the Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba card. WBN will also provide a round-by-round live scorecard for Kabayel vs Knyba. Kabayel vs Knyba Live Results Agit Kabayel overcame Damian… Read more »

At 52, Mike Tyson was linked to a heavyweight title fight that could have paid him handsomely — but his financial demands shut the door on a championship return. Fans have long asked: “What if Iron Mike had returned for one last championship run?” Offers to face reigning champions and… Read more »

Subriel Matias’s WBC super lightweight title defense against Dalton Smith has been hit by a late co-feature cancellation and mounting concerns over ticket sales and PPV pricing the day before the fight. Alfredo Santiago’s scheduled co-feature against Hendri Cedeno was canceled after Cedeno, 16-0 (12 KOs), failed a medical exam… Read more »

Evander Holyfield, the legendary heavyweight and Hall of Famer once known as “The Real Deal,” suffered a shocking decline in his combat career, culminating in a devastating defeat to former UFC star Vitor Belfort at the age of 58. The fight, which lasted mere seconds of the first round, underscored… Read more »

GoFundMe donations for former pro boxer and Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke have been paused after the actor denied asking for charity. The $100,000 campaign, launched on Sunday to prevent his eviction, stirred controversy as fans rushed to donate before Rourke publicly clarified his position. Donations Surge Then Pause The fundraiser,… Read more »

Deontay Wilder’s knockout power has defined his heavyweight career, but few stoppages have been dismissed as casually—or misunderstood as widely—as the 70-second ending to Audley Harrison’s professional ambitions in Sheffield. The April 27, 2013, bout is often recalled as an embarrassment or a mismatch, frequently reduced to a shorthand explanation… Read more »

World Boxing News has obtained exclusive insight into Floyd Mayweather’s financial situation as questions swirl following recent reporting. A former member of Mayweather’s team has dismissed widespread speculation about the boxing legend’s finances as rumors with no concrete evidence. “From what I know, he’s still good. It’s all rumors. Nothing… Read more »