Heavyweight Boxing: News, Fights, Rankings & Updates

Steady pressure meets undefeated ambition as Agit Kabayel faces Damian Knyba in a key heavyweight bout in Germany.

Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba: WBC Interim Title

January 5, 2026

This Saturday Agit Kabayel returns home to face unbeaten Damian Knyba, aiming to stay positioned near the top of the heavyweight division.

Pezhman Seifkhani challenges Labinot Xhoxhaj for the European heavyweight title in Germany on February 14.

Labinot Xhoxhaj to Defend European Title Against Pezhman Seifkhani

January 4, 2026

Labinot Xhoxhaj defends the European heavyweight title against Sweden’s Pezhman Seifkhani on February 14 in Lahr, Germany.

Lawrence Okolie scored a routine stoppage over Ebenezer Tetteh, ending the fight after two rounds at Onikan Stadium.

Lawrence Okolie Stops Ebenezer Tetteh After Two Rounds in Lagos

December 21, 2025

Lawrence Okolie stopped Ebenezer Tetteh after two rounds in Lagos, forcing a corner retirement in a one-sided heavyweight bout.

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 15, 2025

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

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

January 5, 2026

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?

Tony Yoka Stops Patrick Korte in Round One

January 4, 2026

Tony Yoka stopped Patrick Korte in the opening round, landing a right uppercut that ended the fight immediately in a one-sided heavyweight bout.

Johnny Fisher Survives Early Scare, Blows Out Balaz in Monaco

December 21, 2025

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

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.

Fabio Wardley Becomes WBO Titleholder After Usyk Vacates Belt

January 5, 2026

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

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.