Makhmudov is an imposing figure, but has come up short in the biggest challenges of his career, suffering knockout losses to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello. In 21 victories, Makhmudov has scored 19 knockouts.

President Trump nudged Dana White into adding a new heavyweight fight to the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14.

Here are The Tennessean's pound-for-pound boxing rankings for April 2026, led by heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Zuffa Boxing announced two splashy signings on Wednesday as the promotion continues to build its roster. Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins are the latest notable names to sign with Zuffa Boxing. The promotion announced the signings on social media.

LONDON (AP) — Former world champion Deontay Wilder sent Derek Chisora into retirement by edging their chaotic heavyweight fight in the O2 Arena on Saturday. The boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.

MMA and boxing are feuding again, with Joaquin Buckley and Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford going back-and-forth in a provocative war of words. Debate reignites over MMA vs. boxing effectiveness in both sport and street fight contexts. Terence Crawford asserts ...

The age-old debate over which fighting style is more effective between MMA and boxing has flared up again among top combat sports figures. Boxing purists argue that their sport demands precision, footwork, and athleticism, while MMA proponents argue that ...