Over the past week (September 6–13, 2026), the worlds of boxing and MMA have seen significant developments:
Boxing Highlights:
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Katie Taylor’s Retirement: On September 5, 2026, Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor retired after a victorious bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, reclaiming the WBC title and solidifying her legacy as a three-time undisputed champion. (boxingwire.com)
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Upcoming Fights:
- September 12: Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (fightweek.com)
- September 12: Jai Opetaia faces Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight championship bout, also at the T-Mobile Arena. (fightweek.com)
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Tyson Fury’s Challenge: Tyson Fury announced that Anthony Joshua is backing out of their planned November fight and called for a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk. (kentucky.com)
MMA Highlights:
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UFC Paris: Salahdine Parnasse made a strong debut, sending a message to Max Holloway after his main event win. (kentucky.com)
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UFC Fight Night 288: Scheduled for September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, the event features a main card bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes, both top heavyweights. (scores24.live)
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Rizin FF – Super Rizin 5: On September 10 in Osaka, Japan, Rajabali Shaidullaev defeated A.J. McKee by unanimous decision, unifying the Rizin and PFL featherweight titles. (next-fight.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of both boxing and MMA, with athletes making significant strides and setting the stage for future matchups.
