Oleksandr Usyk

Murat Gassiev has been elevated to full WBA Heavyweight Champion following Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate his titles, but his first defense on July 11 is now in jeopardy after opponent Tony Yoka withdrew due to injury.

Dana White’s inclusion in TIME’s inaugural list of the 100 most influential figures in sport underlines the UFC chief executive’s reach beyond combat sports. The recognition arrives days before a high-profile UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn.

Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga met in London, setting the stage for their July 25 heavyweight contest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Joshua remains focused on the immediate challenge despite signed agreements for a potential undisputed title fight against Tyson Fury later this year.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, has indicated that Agit Kabayel is the likely next opponent for undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, with a potential rematch against Rico Verhoeven also under consideration.

Promoter Frank Warren reveals a potential all-English heavyweight clash between new WBO champion Daniel Dubois and top-ranked Moses Itauma, pending a possible rematch with Fabio Wardley. The 21-year-old prospect sat ringside for Dubois' dramatic title victory.