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Japanese footworker Kenshiro Teraji (26-2, 16 KOs), 114.25, impressively acquired the vacant WBO junior bantamweight belt when he decked Mexican Israel Gonzalez (32-6-2, 12 KOs), 114.75, twice and pounded out a unanimous decision (115-111, 116-110, 117-109) over twelve hard-fought rounds on Monday in Tokyo, Japan. Scored: Zachary Young 115-111, Benoit Roussel 116-110, Gergo Kovacas 117-109, all in favor of Teraji. The referee was Ramon Pena (Puerto Rico).

Taller southpaw #1 Riku Masuda (11-1, 9 KOs; amateur 52-14), 117.75, seized the vacant WBA bantamweight belt as he eked out a split decision over ex-WBC flyweight ruler #2 Daigo Higa (21-4-3, 19 KOs), 117.75, over twelve sizzling rounds on Monday at Ryokogu Sumo Arena (Kokugikan), Tokyo, Japan. Official tallies: Katsuhiro Nakamura, Nobuto Ikehara both 117-111 for Masuda, but Pinit Prayadsab 113-115 for Higa. The referee was Luis Pabon.

Hot Chilean prospect Alan “Puma” Bahamondes will fight for the vacant Universal Boxing Organization™ (UBO) Continental (South America) Light Heavyweight title on August 15.

Mexican Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), was in Argentina and, among his many visits, meetings, and scheduled activities, made a special visit with his wife, Christiane Manzur, co-president of WBC Cares, to Pedro Fiorito Hospital. They donated toys to children hospitalized in the pediatric ward and the hospital’s playroom, sharing unforgettable moments with the children while distributing gifts and books as part of the social initiatives promoted by WBC Cares.

Red Owl Boxing today announced four new fights for its ‘Boxfest XIX” championship professional boxing event at El Paso Coliseum in El Paso, Texas on Friday, Aug. 7, live on DAZN, at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT.

Former unified world champion and pound-for-pound great Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and Australian superstar and former world champion Tim Tszyu

Naberezhnye Chelny will host the landmark IBA Pro 20 event on 14 August. The main event of the boxing night at the Ice Sports Palace will feature an exciting clash between the undefeated Dzhambulat Bizhamov (83-11, 5 KOs) and the unpredictable Vladimir Mironchikov (8-0, 6 KOs). Both are set to captivate fans with elite-level skill and the relentless ambition of champions.

Alan Chaves will defend his WBO Latino Lightweight title against Eridson Garcia at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Friday September 4, the

UFC Abu Dhabi 2026, the next UFC event in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after UFC Fight Night, will be held on Saturday, July 25th at the Etihad Arena. The main event will feature the light heavyweight bout between Russian Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan, and the winner will be in a strong position as a future title challenger.

Great fights are born when talented fighters meet. Memorable fights happen when everything is on the line. On Friday, August 14, 2026, two undefeated