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Naoya Inoue handing back the WBC championship belt to an opponent in a dramatic, empty stadium setting, as several featherweight contenders look on from the background, symbolising his move to featherweight.

Naoya Inoue Vacates WBC Belt — Featherweight Switch Imminent?

Naoya Inoue has officially vacated his WBC super-bantamweight belt, fuelling talk of a featherweight move. But can his trademark power hold up at 126lbs? CMBoxing takes a closer look.

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Lauren Price and Mikaela Mayer face off in front of a packed stadium with ‘2026 Undisputed’ displayed above them — symbolising a potential historic women’s boxing main event at Wembley or Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Lauren Price vs Mikaela Mayer: Early Talks for 2026 Undisputed Clash

Lauren Price vs Mikaela Mayer could be the biggest moment in women’s boxing history. With talks already underway for 2026, this fight has all the makings of a stadium main event — possibly the first of its kind in the UK. We break down what’s real, what’s rumoured, and why it matters for the future of the sport.

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Oleksandr Usyk stands at a crossroads at sunset, choosing between two paths — one toward family and peace, the other toward a dark boxing ring and injury, symbolising his retirement decision.

Is Oleksandr Usyk Finally Ready to Walk Away?

Oleksandr Usyk admits his body is breaking down after years at the top. With a back injury and Fabio Wardley charging up the ranks, could the undisputed king hang up the gloves before they ever meet?

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Promotional image for Abass Baraou’s first title defence in Berlin. The WBA championship belt sits proudly in the centre of a boxing ring, flanked by German flags on either side under bright arena lights, symbolising his homecoming world title defence.

 Abass Baraou Announces First Title Defence for December in Berlin

Abass Baraou will make his first WBA super-welterweight title defence in Berlin on 7 December. With critics calling him a “paper champion”, this homecoming bout could define his legacy — and prove whether he’s the real deal at 154 lbs.

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Anthony Joshua stares ahead in a black training shirt under dark lighting, beside the headline “Anthony Joshua Targets Early-2026 Return — Could This Be the Final Run?” representing his comeback story.

Anthony Joshua Targets Early-2026 Return — Could This Be the Final Run?

Anthony Joshua is set to return in early 2026 — but is this the last real push for glory, or one final payday? Here’s why fans are divided on AJ’s next move.

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