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Boxing · WBC super-middleweight title

Canelo regains WBC title as precision blunts Mbilli's pressure

Alvarez wins a unanimous decision after 12 rounds in Riyadh. His counters and control of the exchanges carry him past a previously unbeaten champion.

Published October 31, 2026

Canelo Alvarez
Christian Mbilli
Boxing

Second Act · Buster Douglas

Buster Douglas's second act brings the story back to a Columbus gym

The city lists Douglas as a boxing coach in the recreation system where he learned the sport. Tokyo belongs in his story. So does the work that followed.

Published October 28, 2026

Buster Douglas
Second Act
Boxing

Boxing · Remembrance

Wilfredo Gómez dies at 69. Seventeen knockout title defenses define an extraordinary legacy.

The World Boxing Council confirms the Hall of Fame champion's death. EFE also reports confirmation from his son. No cause of death is asserted.

Published October 11, 2026

Wilfredo Gómez
Puerto Rico
Boxing

Boxing · Attributed return report

Jake Paul's promoter reports medical clearance. A next fight is a separate announcement.

theScore reports that Nakisa Bidarian announced Paul has been medically cleared to return. The report does not establish a signed opponent, date or commission approval for a specific bout.

Published October 8, 2026

Jake Paul
Boxing
Most Valuable Promotions

Boxing · Las Vegas

Garcia stops Benn in two. Opetaia wins, too.

Ryan Garcia's second-round TKO led the Las Vegas card. Jai Opetaia also stopped Noel Mikaelian in the cruiserweight championship matchup.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 17, 2026

Boxing
Ryan Garcia
Conor Benn