Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will return to the boxing ring in December, just months after fighting to a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19.

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On a night that was meant to showcase the rise of a future world champion, British boxing was left stunned as Amir Khan, then an unbeaten Olympic silver medalist and national star, was dismantled in just 54 seconds by Colombian puncher Breidis Prescott in Manchester.

Organizers hope the event will connect with young people through the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" movement, offering boxing as an alternative to the streets.

He'll arrive at that birthday having already won belts at three weights and defended the WBC bantamweight strap four times while running his record to 31-0 with 24 KOs, including five in a row since the start of 2024. A would-be duel with fellow Asian icon Naoya Inoue is whetting global boxing appetites for 2026.

Bowe, now 56, recently appeared in a series of vlog skits with former MMA star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. On the surface, the videos are lighthearted and funny — two retired fighters poking fun at themselves and sharing old war stories. But for longtime boxing fans, they’re also gut-wrenching to watch.

The Bloc Chicago is a non-profit organization that teaches 10-18-year-olds from the West Side the discipline of boxing, while also providing holistic support for young lives, resulting in a 99% high school graduation and college acceptance rate.

The heavyweight division has always thrived on drama, and Tyson Fury isn’t shy about stirring it up. Whether he’s teasing a comeback or declaring that he’s walking away for good, the former champion keeps fans guessing.