Lopez team seeks legal route around WBA mandatory Catterall fight
Teofimo Lopez’s legal team is exploring a way to avoid a WBA mandatory defence against regular champion Jack Catterall after winning the full title.
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Denis Donkor returns to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen for new season
Ghanaian winger Denis Donkor is back at Rot-Weiss Oberhausen after a season with TSG Hoffenheim II in Germany’s third tier.
Le Mans push Edwin Quarshie out after Ligue 1 promotion success
Edwin Quarshie has been told to leave Le Mans after helping the club reach Ligue 1, despite captaining the side during its rise.
SC Villa host Kitara in Uganda Premier League final rematch on opening day
SC Villa open the 2026 Uganda Premier League at home to Kitara, renewing a rivalry shaped by last season’s 2-1 Uganda Cup final.
Tiburcio García, Mexican boxing trainer behind champions, dies
Tiburcio García, who worked with world champions in Mexico and Japan, has died after more than four decades in boxing gyms and corners.
Itauma and Hrgovic clash at weigh-in before IBF title fight
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic traded blows at their final weigh-in before contesting the vacant IBF heavyweight title at The O2.
Dillon Danis accuses Nate Diaz of rejecting multiple $1m fight offers
Dillon Danis has accused Nate Diaz of turning down several offers worth more than $1 million to face him after withdrawing from a fight.
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Mayer-Cameron unification shaped by 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will meet for three super welterweight belts under a 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds.
Martínez and Plantić make weight for WBC interim title bout
Lester Martínez and Luka Plantić both made weight in Los Angeles ahead of their WBC interim super-middleweight title fight.
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Josh Hokit trolls Dillon Danis after Mike Perry fight withdrawal
Josh Hokit mocked Dillon Danis online after Danis withdrew from his Duel Arena 1 bout with Mike Perry 48 hours before the event.
Dana White reveals key UFC detail about ‘impossible event’ in 2027
Dana White has revealed a key detail about an “impossible event” the UFC is developing for 2027, but its full nature remains undisclosed.
BKB 58 stars Trujillo, Gamboa and Ladd headline Miami workout
Gustavo Trujillo, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Aspen Ladd trained in Miami before BKB 58, which features a late heavyweight title-fight change.
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Kolisi and Savea leave rugby out of friendship before second Test
Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea will captain South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town, but keep rugby out of their friendship away from Tests.
Plumtree backs Hooker to blunt All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree expects Ethan Hooker’s power and versatility to strengthen South Africa against New Zealand in Cape Town.
Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies against Argentina in Jujuy Test
Allan Alaalatoa will lead Australia against Argentina in Jujuy after Les Kiss changed all eight forwards and rested regular captain Harry Wilson.
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Jairos Jiri Half Marathon targets 250 athletes for first race
The inaugural Jairos Jiri Half Marathon is targeting 250 athletes, with about 200 registered ahead of Sunday’s 5km, 10km and 21.1km races.
World Athletics to send delegation to South Africa over ASA crisis
World Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics will visit South Africa next week to examine the governance crisis at Athletics South Africa.
Cherotich targets third straight Diamond League trophy after 8:55.82
Faith Cherotich won the Zurich 3,000m steeplechase in 8:55.82 and will defend a five-point lead in Brussels while chasing a third trophy.