By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. In one of the most anticipated announcements in modern boxing, Anthony Joshua is officially set to face Tyson Fury in a mega-fight scheduled for the final quarter of 2026. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the deal via social media, declaring the bout “signed, sealed, delivered,” while The Ring, under the…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is officially stepping back into the ring this summer, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao later this year. While questions remain about the nature of their rematch, Mayweather has now confirmed his first appearance of 2026. The undefeated boxing icon announced…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Michael Page has set his sights on major title opportunities as he prepares for a highly anticipated welterweight showdown with fellow Brit Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21. The 38-year-old, widely known as “MVP”, spoke about his ambitions ahead of the bout at the iconic The O2…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. British heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie believes the WBC heavyweight title picture could change dramatically later this year, predicting that current champion Oleksandr Usyk may vacate the belt following his upcoming crossover bout. Okolie, currently ranked as the WBC’s No. 1 contender, has outlined an ambitious path that could eventually…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan Former featherweight champion Max Holloway faces former lightweight king Charles Oliveira for the symbolic but highly coveted ‘BMF’ title in a fight that promises fireworks inside the Octagon. Holloway vs Oliveira 2: A Rivalry Revisited The first meeting between Holloway and Oliveira took place at UFC Fight Night: Holloway…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Conor Benn has set his sights on a blockbuster showdown with Ryan Garcia and a world title charge in 2026 after completing a high-profile move to Zuffa Boxing. The British welterweight confirmed that his long-term objective remains unchanged despite leaving Matchroom Boxing. Benn insists the switch will accelerate his…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has admitted he feels “pretty devastated” after British welterweight Conor Benn ended their long-term partnership to sign with Zuffa Boxing, the new promotional venture backed by UFC president Dana White. The move marks a significant shift in the boxing landscape, with Benn becoming one…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Efe Ajagba delivered a brutal statement victory in Las Vegas, stopping former IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin in the fourth round to strengthen his claim as a genuine world title contender. The Nigerian powerhouse (21-1-1, 15 KOs) overwhelmed Martin with relentless pressure and devastating right hands, forcing referee Thomas…
SME News UK. By Manal Abdelaziz Abou Elala – Managing Editor | SME News Dubai Riyadh is bracing itself for an electrifying evening as Britain’s rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces off against seasoned veteran Dillian Whyte in the headline bout of Boxing Week, staged alongside the 2025 Esports World Cup in the Saudi capital. The showdown has already captured the imagination…
SME News UK. UFC CEO Dana White has reaffirmed his commitment to organizing the long-awaited undisputed heavyweight title clash between reigning champion Jon Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall.Despite growing speculation around Jones’ future in the sport—and Aspinall’s own public doubts about whether the fight would ever materialize—White made it clear during the UFC 316…
