Boxing

Crawford stuns Canelo to become undisputed world super-middleweight champion

Crawford stuns Canelo to become undisputed world super-middleweight champion

Terence Crawford delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday night, defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight world champion, Afrosport reports. In front of a record 70,482 crowd at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the American boxer etched his name into the history books by claiming the WBO, WBC, IBF, and WBA titles—cementing his place as the first male fighter to achieve...

Tyson and Mayweather set for blockbuster 2026 exhibition fight in

Tyson and Mayweather set for blockbuster 2026 exhibition fight in

Former world boxing champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to face each other in an exhibition fight next year in a yet-to-be-announced date and location, Afrosport reports. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion while Mayweather is an undefeated champion across five weight classes. It will be second exhibition match Tyson will compete in since his professional career ended in 2005 after the...

Jake Paul to fight world champion Gervonta Davis on Nov. 14

Jake Paul to fight world champion Gervonta Davis on Nov. 14

Cruiserweight Jake Paul will take on WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition bout in Atlanta, Georgia, on 14 November, Afrosport reports. Due to the significant difference in weight classes, Davis – who competes at 135lbs – will not be at risk of losing his world title. Paul, by contrast, weighed in at 200lbs for his most recent fight. Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, made his professional...

Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies after injuries in Tokyo event

Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies after injuries in Tokyo event

Another Japanese boxer has sadly passed away following injuries sustained during an event in Tokyo last week, Afrosport reports. Hiromasa Urakawa was confirmed dead on Saturday from brain injuries he suffered in a bout against Yoji Saito on 2 August. The 28-year-old lost to Saito via an eighth-round knockout before being rushed to hospital for a craniotomy. His death comes just one day after Shigetoshi Kotari...