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UFC trailblazer announces switch to ‘dream’ sport

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The Independent UK

Molly McCann: Ex-UFC star targets world title as she signs with Eddie Hearn in boxing switch

Scouse scrapper won a flyweight-record three UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses

Evening Standard

Ex-UFC star Molly McCann announces surprise switch to boxing after emotional retirement from MMA

McCann hung up the gloves following back-to-back defeats in the UFC

The Independent UK

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch confirmed as potential UK venues and dates revealed

The encounter in April lived up to all expectation

Evening Standard

From Tyson to TikTok: the boxing fan generational gap is widening

With fights hidden behind paywalls and few stars breaking through, the once-popular sport risks irrelevance among the young fans it desperately needs to survive

The Guardian - US

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn gloves row explained as tempers boil over between teams

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith and Eubank Jr advisor Mazhar Majeed almost came to blows during angry pre-fight showdown over Benn’s gloves

Evening Standard

Chris Eubank Jr reacts to huge fine for missing weight as Conor Benn vows to 'take his head clean off'

Eubank Jr hits out at Benn, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom after being hit with £375,000 penalty for fractionally missing middleweight limit

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Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap on eve of fight

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith was held back while arguing with Eubank’s adviser Mazhar Majeed

The Independent UK

Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history on the same day Barry Hearn questioned the venue’s future as world championship host

The Guardian - UK

Chris Eubank Jr reveals ‘pain’ of brother’s death and estrangement from father

Chris Eubank Sr labelled his son a “disgrace” for slapping rival Conor Benn with an egg at a press conference in February.

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr admits he is in ‘pain’ after being called a disgrace by father

The pair are said to not have spoken in ‘years’ following the breakdown of their relationship.

The Independent UK

Shakur Stevenson Makes Bold Promotional Switch Ahead of Zepeda Title Defense

Shakur Stevenson leaves Matchroom after one fight, joins Lou DiBella for his July 12 WBC title defense against William Zepeda.

The Sports Daily

Kambosos Jr says his no-show all a misunderstanding

Australian boxing star George Kambosos Jr has ruffled some feathers by failing to front up to a scheduled pre-fight face-off with countryman Jake Wyllie.

AAP

Boxing’s new ecosystem has a major flaw – this promotion aims to fix it

Saudi megacards have caused opportunities to dry up for young and fringe fighters in Britain. Charlie Sims, son of renowned coach Tony, has created Huge Boxing to counter that issue

The Independent UK

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AAP

'Monster' plans revealed as Paro launches title defence

Liam Paro could fight George Kambosos next in an Australian boxing blockbuster, should the world champion defend his IBF belt in Puerto Rico.

Evening Standard

Darts may quit Alexandra Palace as iconic north London venue is 'too small for overwhelming demand'

PDC World Darts Championships may leave Ally Pally amid increased demand for tickets

Evening Standard

Frank Warren interview: On being shot, punched by Mike Tyson, and aiming to rule world with his heavyweights

British boxing's great survivor is eyeing global domination

The Independent UK

Lawrence Okolie signs with Eddie Hearn rival after bitter split from promoter

Okolie, who split from Hearn in late 2022 and recently boxed under Ben Shalom, has a new home

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The Independent UK

‘Surprise’ date emerges for potential Joshua vs Dubois rematch

Dubois knocked out ‘AJ’ in the fifth round in September, and Joshua is said to have a rematch clause

The Independent UK

Joshua Buatsi on friendship with Anthony Joshua: ‘Fight days aren’t for chatting to each other’

Interview: On Saturday, Buatsi will share a card with his friend ‘AJ’ for the fourth time, boxing Willy Hutchinson for an interim title at Wembley

The Independent UK

Adam Smith: The voice of boxing on beating cancer in the fight of his life

Smith, the commentator whose voice has been called ‘synonymous with boxing’, speaks to Alex Pattle about his absence from the sport – and his welcome return

The Independent UK

Barry Hearn provides update on Crucible future as host for World Snooker Championship

The iconic venue’s future as host of the World Snooker Championships remains uncertain

Zenger

Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn Eyes Signing Shakur Stevenson To Elevate Stardom‌

Hearn aims to boost WBC lightweight champ's profile, seeks to replicate success with marketing prowess.‌ ‌

Zenger

Shakur Stevenson’s Future In The Hands Of Eddie Hearn: A Strategic Path To Stardom‌

Matchroom promoter aims to elevate WBC lightweight champion through shrewd matchmaking and calculated career moves.‌

The Independent UK

Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry dominates Matchroom

The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups.

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