boxing

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"It's not ideal to have a gathering on the day of the fight," Charles told BBC Radio 5 Live's Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Olympic boxing gold medalist turned professional world champion said the reforms "align directly" with Zuffa Boxing, a recently launched Saudi-owned boxing promoter that is a joint venture with UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

"Boxing is so easy: it's put your hands up and hit the other guy. That's it," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Zuffa Boxing is owned by UFC president Dana White, so critics have asked why the 56-year-old isn't paying similar amounts to his MMA fighters under contract.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"Boxing is a dying sport. People aren't much interested anymore. They want easy things like television, bowling, car rides. Get yourself a good job. Finish high school. Go at night if you have to."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte