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Khan Wins WBC Asia 118lb Title
Pakistani boxer Sameer Khan (6‑0, 2 KOs) captures the vacant WBC Asia Continental Bantamweight (118 lb) title with a unanimous 78–74 decision over Thailand’s Chanthapat Laohajaratsang at Ganesha Boxing Gym in Bangkok on October 25. After a tight first four rounds, Khan surged from round five, landing more precise punches to secure the win. The event, the inaugural showcase for the new Ganesha Boxing gym, featured 19 bouts, including title fights in super flyweight, super bantamweight and welterweight divisions, highlighted by KO victories from Wanasanan Onuch and Puttipong Udomtanateera.
Jake Paul To Return To The Ring
Most Valuable Promotions confirms Jake Paul (12‑2, 7 KOs) will headline a Christmas Eve bout in Dubai on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026, marking his first fight in the UAE and a comeback from a broken jaw suffered against Anthony Joshua a year earlier. The opponent remains undisclosed, with details to follow. The event, backed by the Dubai Sports Council and the Department of Economy and Tourism, underscores Dubai’s growing role in combat sports and MVP’s global expansion after merging with the PFL. Paul promises a "next chapter" on the sport’s biggest holiday night.
Raito Kataoka New Monster In The Making
Unbeaten 20‑year‑old prodigy Raito Kataoka (2‑0, 2 KOs) steps up for his third professional fight, challenging veteran Filipino ArAr Andales (19‑2‑3, 8 KOs) for the vacant OPBF light‑flyweight title in Tokyo. A six‑time national amateur gold medalist and former Asian Youth champion, Kataoka has knocked out Natsu Ohashi and Suriya Puttaluksa in his debut year. Promoter Hideyuki Ohashi hints that a convincing win could catapult Kataoka toward a world title in just his fourth bout, drawing comparisons to Naoya Inoue.
WBO Orders Shakur Stevenson Vs Raymond Muratalla
The WBO orders Shakur Stevenson to negotiate a November 16 deadline for a mandatory title defense against rising contender Raymond Muratalla, who just beat Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz. Stevenson, now promoting himself after leaving Zuffa Boxing, faces a reported $15 million purse demand that could trigger a purse bid if talks stall. Analysts on Boxing Primetime debate whether his new promotional independence will aid or hinder the deal, with hints that he might even vacate the belt for other opportunities like Jake Paul’s MVP or DAZN. The deadline puts Stevenson at a crossroads between a high‑stakes defense and broader career moves.
Benavidez Vs Cieslak Presser Quotes & Photos
The press conference in Los Angeles previewed the Dec. 5 showdown at Desert Diamond Arena where unbeaten Mexican cruiserweight champ David Benavidez (WBA/WBO) defends his title against Poland‑based WBC holder Michal Cieslak on a PBC PPV streamed via DAZN/Prime Video. Benavidez boasts a 13‑week camp and aims to unify another belt, while Cieslak promises high confidence from his first U.S. bout. The card also features a co‑main Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. former world champ Keith Thurman, plus fights with Emiliano Vargas, Omar Juarez, Marco Romero, and Nikita Tszyu. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.
Round 12: Nights Of Glory, Pride And The Road To Acapulco
President Mauricio Sulaimán recaps an electrifying boxing weekend highlighted by O’Shaquie Foster’s unification victory over Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, securing the WBC, IBF and WBO super‑featherweight titles. Foster’s technical masterclass earns him champion status, while Navarrete’s double‑knockdown comeback earns respect. The card also delivered a tight WBC super‑lightweight bout where Dalton Smith defended his title against Alberto Puello after a postponed match, showcasing Smith’s composure as a new champion. Sulaimán previews the upcoming WBC Annual Convention in Acapulco (Nov 8‑13) and announces Canelo Álvarez’s Saudi showdown versus Christian Mbilli, promising more Mexican‑World clashes.
Two Days ‘Til 559 Fights 128 – “Next Gen 5” MMA Live @ Eagle Mountain Casino
In two days, 559 Fights 128: “Next Gen 5” hits Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, CA (Oct. 30). The card is headlined by Hicks vs. Aldama, featuring California’s top MMA prospects vying for two championship titles. The event also supports local youth softball programs, the Tule River Underdogz and Porterville Rampage. Prelims start at 4 PM with the main card at 6:30 PM, promising an explosive night for Central California fans.
Seven Big Regional Bouts At The Tropicana On November 13, Tickets On Sale Now
Boxing Insider Promotions caps 2026 with a seven‑fight card at the Tropicana’s Showroom on Nov. 13. Atlantic City’s undefeated Justin “Mr. AC” Figueroa (14‑0, 11 KOs) headlines a rematch against Luis Caraballo Ramos, while heavyweight George Arias (19‑1‑1) squares off with veteran Joe Jones. Other regional match‑ups include John “Bodyshot” Leonardo vs. Kevin Nunez, Iman Lee vs. Dannis Aguero Arias, JJ Alvarez vs. Larry Fryers, Koby Khalil Williams vs. Salvatore Di Stefano, and Julio Sanchez III vs. Skyler Bray. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the bout will stream free on Boxing Insider, and tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
Eveling “La Colocha” Ortega Seeks World Championship Glory In Managua
All Star Boxing’s “Haciendo Historia” heads to Managua on Oct. 30, featuring Nicaragua’s Eveling “La Colocha” Ortega (13‑5, 3 KOs) challenging Mexico’s Alma Melissa “La Leona” Meraz (11‑4‑2, 2 KOs) for the WBA interim women’s light‑flyweight title. Ortega, the WBA’s No. 4‑ranked contender on a seven‑fight win streak, aims to become the first Nicaraguan woman to capture a world championship. The event, broadcast on ESPN KnockOut, Canal 4 and Disney+, also includes four more televised bouts, including a WBO/NABO bantamweight title fight. Tickets are available via ticketerani.com.
David Benavidez Vs. Michal Cieslak Press Conference 4PM EST
The press conference for the David Benavidez vs. Michal Cieslak cruiserweight bout streams live at 4 PM EST on PBC and DAZN’s YouTube channels. Benavidez, the undefeated WBA/WBO champion, will defend his title against WBC champion Cieslak ahead of their December 5 pay‑per‑view at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, AZ. Co‑main event star Vergil Ortiz Jr. faces former unified champ Keith Thurman, with undercard fights featuring Emiliano Vargas, Marco Romero, and a special appearance by Oscar De La Hoya. Links to the live streams are provided.
Golden Boy Signs Brandon “The Cannon” Adams
Golden Boy Promotions, led by Oscar De La Hoya, signs 37‑year‑old former world title challenger Brandon “The Cannon” Adams. Adams sits at the top of the vacant IBF 154‑lb. rankings (#3) and is #2 in the WBC. He was slated for an IBF eliminator against #4 Bakhram Murtazaliev last spring, a fight that never happened. The new deal raises hopes that Golden Boy will finally secure that matchup and revitalize Adams’ run toward a world title.
“The Grand Finale” — Roman Fress Vs Armend Xhoxhaj
The SES Boxing Gala returns to Messehalle Magdeburg on November 14, headlined by the third clash between WBO Inter‑Continental Champion Roman Fress and WBO Europe Champion Armand Xhoxhaj. After their May 2026 draw, the fighters seek a decisive outcome to claim the title and a shot at a world belt. The undercard features Ole Rätzel’s German Super Welterweight title bout against veteran Marco Martini, Paul Schmidt vs. Bernard Plavec, the professional debut of 33‑year‑old model Tatjana Genrich at atomweight, plus bouts for Sami Ahmeti, Ilias Essaoudi and others. The event will be broadcast live on MDR and streamed via ARD Mediathek.
Sirayakorn Wins WBA Asia South 140lb Title
Thai prospect Sirayakorn “Tiger March” Chamjaiharn (7‑0, 4 KOs) claims the vacant WBA Asia South 140 lb title with a 7th‑round TKO of former top‑10 contender Sukpraserd Ponpitak (33‑29, 23 KOs) at World Siam Stadium on Oct. 24. After a tentative start, Sirayakorn amps up the pressure, dropping Sukpraserd twice in round 6 and a third time at 2:52 of round 7, prompting referee Armando Garcia to stop the fight. The card also saw Hoang Vincent Tran capture the UBO Continental Asia heavyweight belt and Myanmar’s Saw Thank Zin upset Daniel Hartwell by split decision.
Boxers Die Alone – Reflections On boxing In The Eastern Cape
FightNews reviews the newly released *Boxers Die Alone – Reflections on Boxing in the Eastern Cape* by Professor Njabulo S. Ndebele, the latest of just 16 South‑African boxing books. The work spotlights Mdantsane, a famed boxing hub 25 km from East London that has produced 50 national and 22 world champions, especially in lighter weight classes. Highlighted fighters include Nkosana “Happyboy” Mgxaji, Vuyani “The Beast” Bungu and Nkosinathi “Mabhere” Joyi, with Bungu lamenting that “boxers die alone.” While praised for its intellectual depth, the book lacks photographs, limiting its visual appeal.
Amanda Serrano Final Fight | Jan 9 San Juan
Most Valuable Promotions announces "The Last Walk," Amanda Serrano's final bout on Jan. 9, 2027, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The seven‑division, undisputed featherweight champion (50‑4‑1, 32 KOs) will defend her unified WBO and WBA titles against Australia's #4 contender Skye Falzon (12‑2, 7 KOs) over 12 three‑minute rounds, under equal men’s rules, and aims to break the women's knockout record. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3, and a press conference the same day will feature Serrano, Falzon, MVP founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul. The event, streamed live on DAZN, caps a historic career that includes headlining Madison Square Garden and setting multiple world records.
1976 U.S. Olympian Louis Curtis Passes
Louis “Heidi” Curtis, a 1976 U.S. Olympic boxer who competed in the 106‑lb flyweight division in Montreal, dies at 71. After a delayed pro debut at 28, Curtis captured the USBA flyweight crown by defeating Reginald Brown, earning a world title bout against IBF champion Dave “Boy” McAuley in Belfast, where he lost a wide decision. He later lost the USBA belt to Pedro Feliciano and fell short in a rematch with Scotty “Bulldog” Olson before retiring at 37. Remembered for his humility and influence in Washington, D.C., boxing circles, his career spanned notable fights against Kelvin and Orlando Seabrooks and the Canizales brothers.
Marley McNealy And Lauryn Elmore Secure Gold Medals At 2026 World Boxing U19 Championships
At the 2026 World Boxing U19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, Team USA clinched two gold medals on Oct. 27. Marley McNealy (70 kg) topped Uzbekistan’s Maftuna Yangieva with a 4‑1 split decision after a dominant run of four victories, while team captain Lauryn Elmore (65 kg) rallied from a 0‑5 first round loss to defeat Russia’s Bella Zueva 5‑0, finishing 7‑0 for the tournament. Both boxers earned their second gold of the year, adding to a U.S. haul that includes a silver for Ruby Lopez and bronzes for Asaan Jenkins and Guadalupe Ruiz, totaling five medals overall.
Nicolás Peralta Is The First Argentine To Win An Amateur Youth World Championship
Eighteen‑year‑old Argentine boxer Edgardo Nicolás Peralta becomes the nation’s first world youth champion, defeating Ireland’s Kalib Walshe 5–0 (30‑27 on all judges’ cards) in the 60 kg final at the Under‑19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. The event featured athletes from 75 countries, and Peralta’s path included wins over fighters from Belarus, Romania, Spain and Kazakhstan. His résumé already boasts gold at the 2026 South American Youth Games, the 2024 Evita Games, and the 2025 Argentine Youth Championship, plus training at Buenos Aires’s CeNARD. Son of former boxer Saúl “El Indio” Peralta, he makes history for Argentina since the tournament’s 1979 debut.
Boxing Night And Championship Bout At WBC 64th Annual Convention In Acapulco, Mexico
WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán announces the 64th Annual Convention in Acapulco (Nov 8‑13). A headline bout on Nov 12 will see 18‑year‑old atomweight champion Camila Zamorano (15‑0, 1 KO) defend her title against veteran Brenda Balderas Martinez (9‑9‑2, 4 KOs). The card also includes former world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (37‑3, 28 KOs) versus an unnamed Filipino foe, prospect Jonathan Fierro (23‑1, 20 KOs) versus Argentina’s Martín Sosa, and undefeated Esneidy “La Leona” Rodríguez (13‑0‑1, 1 KO).
Results From Santiago De Los Caballeros, República Dominicana
Dominican prospect Jonathan Cabrera (15-0, 12 KOs) retains his Latin American and national 126‑lb titles, beating Yermi Peralta (15-4-2) by unanimous decision (79‑73, 78‑74, 77‑75) on Oct. 25 in Santiago de los Caballeros. Fellow prospect Brahian “El Príncipe” Frías (11-0) also scores a win, while a slate of early stoppages headlines the card – Guerrero, Martínez, Rawlins, Reyes, Mateo, de Paula, Vizcaíno, and Fuente all finish opponents within the first two rounds. The event showcases Dominican boxing depth ahead of upcoming regional bouts.
Histórico: Nicolás Peralta el primer argentino en ganar un campeonato mundial juvenil amateur
Eighteen‑year‑old Argentine amateur boxer Edgardo Nicolás Peralta makes history, becoming the first Argentine to win a youth world title. He defeats Ireland’s Kalib Walshe 5‑0 (30‑27) in the Sub‑19, 60 kg final at the international tournament in Budva, Montenegro, which featured athletes from 75 nations. Peralta’s résumé includes gold at the 2026 Youth South American Games, the 2025 Argentine Junior Championship, and a 2024 Evita Games national title. His victory follows a lineage of boxing talent from his father, former pro Saúl “El Indio” Peralta.
Noche de boxeo y de campeonato mundial en la Convención Anual 64 del WBC en Acapulco, México
The WBC’s 64th Annual Convention will take place in Acapulco from November 8‑13, highlighted by a gala boxing night on October 26. Seventeen‑year‑old Camila Zamorano (15‑0, 1 KO), the current WBC atom‑weight champion, will defend her title against fellow Mexican Brenda Balderas Martinez (9‑9‑2, 4 KOs). Former champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (37‑3, 28 KOs) is slated to fight a yet‑to‑be‑named Filipino opponent, while prospect Jonathan Fierro (23‑1, 20 KOs) squares off with Argentine Martín Sosa (15‑5, 3 KOs). Undefeated Esneidy “La Leona” Rodríguez (13‑0‑1, 1 KO) also appears on the card, and Guerrero’s tourism secretary welcomes the international boxing family to the city.
Resultados desde Santiago de Los Caballeros en República Dominicana
Dominican prospect Jonathan Cabrera (15‑0, 12 KOs) retains his 126‑lb Latin American and national titles, beating fellow Dominican Yermi Peralta (15‑4‑2, 11 KOs) by unanimous decision (79‑73, 78‑74, 77‑75) in an eight‑round bout in Hato Mayor, Santiago de los Caballeros. Also unbeaten Brahian “El Principe” Frías (11‑0, 7 KOs) defeats Nathanael Jiménez Rondón. The night featured multiple early stoppages: Emilio Ranciel Guerrero, Roberto Martínez de la Cruz, Javier Rawlins Zayas, Jean Carlos Reyes, Vikensi Mateo, Elnam de Paula and Carolina Vizcaíno all secure first‑round knockouts across various weight classes.
Houston’s Jewry Rodriguez Signs With BiYu Promotions
Undefeated Houston native Jewry Rodriguez (1-0, 1 KO) signs an exclusive deal with BiYu Promotions, announced October 27, 2026. The 23‑year‑old, a former USA Boxing national and international champion and 2025 TCL Rookie of the Year, will make her promotional debut on November 20 at BiYu Arena, facing Dallas’ Chantal Sumrall (3-4-2, 1 KO) in a four‑round bout. The fight streams worldwide on CombatVisionTV, giving Rodriguez a platform to build a hometown fan base while launching her pro career. Her extensive amateur résumé includes titles from the National Junior Olympics, PAL, Silver Gloves and a spot at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Former WBC Challenger Carlos Gerena Passes
Former Puerto Rican boxer Carlos Gerena (38‑6, 30 KOs) dies at 55 after a hit‑and‑run on Highway PR‑2 in Bayamón on Oct. 25. Gerena, a 1991 Pan‑American Games silver medalist and 1992 Olympian, challenged for the WBC super featherweight title twice—losing to Genaro Hernandez in 1998 and Floyd Mayweather in 1999—and fought notable opponents like Jesus Chavez and Orlando Salido. FightNews reports the tragic incident and extends condolences to his family.
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