World Boxing News News Updates

Ike Ibeabuchi is back in the heavyweight scene and has publicly challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a fight in Kyiv in 2026. Speaking in the Ukrainian capital, the 52-year-old Nigerian stated, “You are the Undisputed Champion. You are Ukraine’s champion. Fight me here in Kyiv in 2026.” Ibeabuchi is scheduled to… Read more »

OPINION | There is once again a plan in place to make Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua finally happen. And once again, it is a plan that boxing should already understand carries unnecessary risk. According to The Ring, Fury and Joshua are being lined up to headline a Riyadh Season… Read more »

Former Russian heavyweight Magomed “Mago” Abdusalamov returned to ringside boxing in Dubai at the Gassiev vs Pulev WBA World Heavyweight clash, attending at the personal invitation of IBA President Umar Kremlev. Abdusalamov, whose career ended in 2013 following a severe brain injury in a fight against Mike Perez in New… Read more »

Murat Gassiev made history as Russia’s first world heavyweight champion in thirteen years after delivering a sixth-round stoppage of Kubrat Pulev at IBA Pro 13, held at Dubai’s iconic Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Friday, December 12. The 32-year-old former unified cruiserweight titleholder approached the bout cautiously before unleashing a… Read more »

Adam Kownacki surprised fans by posting a photo with former rival Anthony Joshua, a striking image given the dramatic shifts in their careers. Once regarded as one of the heavyweight division’s most relentless pressure fighters, Kownacki appears noticeably different from his peak years in the ring. At his heaviest, he… Read more »

Murat Gassiev left Dubai with more than a career-lifting win. He claimed the WBA Regular heavyweight title with a decisive sixth-round knockout that immediately reshaped his position in the heavyweight division. In a measured contest defined by subtle adjustments rather than extended exchanges, Gassiev located the single opening he had… Read more »

World Boxing News offers live coverage as Dubai’s Duty Free Tennis Stadium hosts IBA Pro 13, featuring Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassiev in the main event. A stacked card of heavyweight, welterweight, and international title bouts is on offer as Pulev defends his WBA Regular heavyweight title against Gassiev,  streamed… Read more »

Round 12, Tyson Fury on the canvas. Deontay Wilder’s right hand almost rewrote heavyweight history — and in 2026, he gets one final chance to finish the job. Wilder’s opportunity arises amid critics who argue he never built a truly great résumé despite 43 KOs from 44 wins. Supporters fire… Read more »

Nick’ The Wrecking’ Ball puts his WBA featherweight title on the line in a tough assignment against mandatory challenger Brandon ‘The Heartbreaker’ Figueroa on Saturday, February 7. Heading back to his beloved M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Ball is defending his unbeaten record on home turf. Since winning the belt… Read more »

It’s that time of year again: World Boxing News proudly reveals the nominees for our 2025 Fighter of the Year award. This year’s list features eight elite fighters in what has been a quiet year at boxing’s summit. Several nominees fought just once in 2025, yet earned recognition for standout… Read more »