Sport

Boxing: news, facts and key points

News, tournaments, teams and athletes for Boxing on SportsLine.

3 stories · latest 18 Oct 2026 · View the sport page

Key points from the latest coverage

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley at 2:21 of the second round at London’s O2 Arena on October 17, 2026.
Dubois knocked Wardley down with a right hand just 17 seconds into the opening round, according to Reuters and The Guardian.
Wardley’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel during the second round, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the fight.
The win improved Dubois’ professional record to 24-3, while Wardley’s record moved to 20-2-1, according to Reuters.
The rematch came five months after Dubois had beaten Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester to take the WBO title.

BFI Power Struggle Deepens as Ajay Singh Suspends Pramod Kumar Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

BFI president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar on October 13, 2026, pending an inquiry, according to reports.
Kumar had proposed a no-confidence motion against Singh and sought a Special General Meeting of affiliated units.
Kumar rejected the suspension’s validity, arguing that the general house should decide the president’s position.
The dispute includes competing allegations over governance, financial decisions and the handling of federation meetings.
Reports said a Special General Meeting and no-confidence motion were scheduled for October 28, 2026; the outcome needs an updated check.

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: Latest Update on Proposed India Boxing Bout

Neeraj Goyat is an Indian professional boxer.
Anthony Pettis is a former UFC lightweight champion who has also competed in boxing.
A potential India event has been discussed for January 2027.
Chennai and Hyderabad have been mentioned in reporting, but the final venue requires confirmation.
The contracted weight, rules, date and promoter details should be verified before publication.

Did you know? Facts about Boxing

Wardley had not been knocked down in his first 22 professional bouts before Dubois dropped him in the opening round, according to The Guardian. Read the story →
The first Dubois-Wardley fight in May lasted until the 11th round after Wardley had knocked Dubois down twice. Read the story →
The rematch was stopped with 39 seconds remaining in the scheduled second round, according to the Associated Press report carried by FOX Sports. Read the story →
Dubois’ second-round victory was his second stoppage win over Wardley in five months. Read the story →
The BFI dispute escalated soon after Indian boxers’ strong medal performances at major multi-sport events, according to contemporary reports. Read the story →
Kumar claimed support from 28 affiliated associations, while media reports cited differing counts of state units supporting his position. Read the story →
A separate reported dispute involved a broadcasting arrangement and financial claims connected to Pinnacle Broadcast Productions; allegations had not been finally adjudicated in the cited coverage. Read the story →

All stories on Boxing

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois retained the WBO heavyweight crown with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena on October 17. Wardley was dropped early in the opening round before his corner threw in the towel at 2:21 of round two.

🟢 Confirmed · The Hindu

BFI Power Struggle Deepens as Ajay Singh Suspends Pramod Kumar Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

The Boxing Federation of India’s leadership dispute escalated in October 2026 after president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar amid allegations of financial irregularities and non-cooperation. Kumar challenged the move and pursued a no-confidence motion, leaving the federation fac

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: Latest Update on Proposed India Boxing Bout

Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat and former UFC champion Anthony Pettis have been linked to a proposed boxing event in India. The latest report discusses the potential bout, possible host cities and the weight-category question, but the final event details require confirmation from the organisers.