Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the worlds of boxing and MMA:
Boxing:
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Tyson Fury’s Upcoming Warm-Up Fight: Tyson Fury has announced a tune-up bout against Mariusz Wach, scheduled for July 24 at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. This fight serves as preparation before his anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year. (mmafighting.com)
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Anthony Joshua’s Return: Anthony Joshua is set to make his comeback to the ring on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, facing Kristian Prenga. This bout is part of the lead-up to a potential fight against Tyson Fury in the near future. (skysports.com)
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Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade’s Return: Former two-division world champion Demetrius Andrade is scheduled to headline CES Boxing’s Championship Jackpot 2026 on July 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This marks his first fight under a new partnership with CES Boxing. (fightnews.com)
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IBA Bare Knuckle 5 in Moscow: The IBA Bare Knuckle 5 event took place on June 27 at Moscow’s CSKA Arena. The main event featured Samat Abdyrakhmanov defeating Islam Kadiev by unanimous decision. The co-main event saw Dmitry Kudryashov making his bare-knuckle debut against Hasan Yousefi. (fightnews.com)
MMA:
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Zuffa Boxing’s UK Debut: Zuffa Boxing held its first UK event in Bournemouth, featuring Chris Billam-Smith’s victory over Ryan Rozicki and Cheavon Clarke’s win over Jack Massey. Dana White, president of Zuffa Boxing, celebrated the success of the show and hinted at upcoming major announcements. (skysports.com)
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PFL Belfast Weigh-Ins: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) held weigh-ins for PFL Belfast on April 15, 2026, at the SSE Arena. The main event is set to feature Darragh Kelly against Jay Jay Wilson, with the co-main event showcasing Rhys McKee versus Alex Lohoré. (fightnews.com)
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Shona Whitwell’s Upcoming Fight: Shona Whitwell is scheduled to return to the ring in July, facing Victoria Emma Lomax in a Top Tier promotion in Brentwood. This will be her second fight of 2026, following a victory over Joanna Fraszczak in April. (fightpost.co.uk)
These events highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of both boxing and MMA, with athletes preparing for significant matchups and organizations expanding their reach globally.
