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British heavyweight Moses Itauma will headline London’s O2 Arena on Aug. 29 for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, facing Filip Hrgovic. The title win would crown Itauma as the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. The bout is part of a broader heavyweight landscape shaped by Usyk’s vacating of belts and ongoing negotiations for future super-fights.
Connor McGregor’s return to the UFC ended after 69 seconds when a knee injury forced a TKO loss to Max Holloway. He has since announced knee surgery and a road to recovery, while vowing comeback work and drawing inspiration from past champions.
Ronda Rousey has defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds at MVP's Netflix card in Inglewood, marking a swift finish and signaling the culmination of Rousey's comeback. The bout drew global attention and payouts have been disclosed by regulators.
Howard Fendrich, a veteran AP tennis writer who has covered Grand Slams and Olympics since 2002, has died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a cancer diagnosis this year. Colleagues, players and friends have paid tribute, noting his kindness, deep reporting and influence on tennis journalism.
Two helicopters crashed mid-air over Rio de Janeiro’s Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing all six people aboard and igniting a fire in a car dealership parking lot. One chopper carried five people, including Oliver Tree. Investigators are examining the cause amid lithium-ion battery fire risks.
Several days of crypto-driven turmoil surrounding Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial ventures have left nearly 1 million investors in the red, wiping out about $3.8 billion by the end of June. The president’s disclosed $636 million crypto payout in 2025 underscores the scale of the meme-coin saga and its fallout for ordinary buyers.
Bloomberg and The Guardian collate evidence suggesting a close, controversial link between the Trump family’s crypto ventures and private financier Justin Sun, prompting lawsuits and calls for more transparency.
Pimblett secures a swift submission in UFC 329, catapulting himself back into title contention after a loss to Gaethje earlier this year. Gaethje holds the interim belt and will be defending or pursuing the undisputed title in upcoming matchups.
Hannah Rapp, 26, was struck by a reversing car while riding with a cyclist in Brazos County, Texas. She has died at a local hospital. A 31-year-old man, Charles Medina, has been arrested on a manslaughter charge as investigators pursue a full probe.
McGregor has confirmed ACL and meniscus damage sustained in UFC 329's opening seconds against Max Holloway. He says recovery is underway and envisions a return by next summer, buoyed by regenerative medicine advances. His comeback had collapsed after 69 seconds, marking another setback in a career hit by injuries and controversy.
Drake has placed large bets on Argentina to win the World Cup, but recent outcomes have dampened his streak. The Drake curse is again under the spotlight as Argentina’s final faced a loss to Spain, following prior wagers on McGregor and the Patriots.
Joshua has come from an early knockdown to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Jeddah, preserving a potential all-British blockbuster with Tyson Fury. Fury had earlier stopped Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand. Contracts are reportedly signed, with venue and date still unsettled.
MVP merges with PFL to form a broader combat-sports company led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with John Martin on the board. The deal expands MVP’s reach in boxing and MMA, leveraging Netflix and ESPN distribution as MMA enters a new era. Readers are guided through what changed, why it matters, and what to expect next.