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New IBF heavyweight champion, Filip Hrgovic, has declared himself the best heavyweight in the world at the moment and vowed to deliver a more dominant performance if a rematch with Moses Itauma comes to pass. Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Hrgovic reflected on the sacrifices behind his title win and the long road he travelled Read More: https://punchng.com/hrgovic-vows-to-smash-itauma-in-rematch/

Anthony Joshua has predicted that his long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury could end in the opening round, declaring that he wants to deliver a spectacular victory when the pair meet on December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The two-time world champions came face to face on Wednesday in London for Read More: https://punchng.com/joshua-predicts-first-round-knockout-against-fury/

India won six medals on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, with silvers for wrestler Nitesh Siwach and sailors Manu Francis and Prince Noble. The men's hockey and cricket teams also stormed into their respective finals, assuring more medals.

India secured six confirmed medals—two silver and four bronze—at the Asian Games on Day 12, with men’s hockey and cricket reaching gold-medal matches.

A clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been demanded for years, but it now appears the all-British grudge match is finally set to take place in December. In a shock twist, recent reports suggest that Fury’s former trainer and uncle will help his fierce rival prepare for the blockbuster showdown. Now, ‘The Gypsy […] The post Tyson Fury reacts to reports that former trainer and uncle Peter Fury will help Anthony Joshua appeared first on Boxing News .

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have shared the ring twice now, but their rivalry has been equally defined by the bitter fallout outside of it. The score is 1-1 as far as fights go, with Eubank winning the first via unanimous decision and Benn taking the rematch on points convincingly. Though the first fight […] The post “I apologise”: Chris Eubank Jr officially retracts statements from Conor Benn press conference one year on appeared first on Boxing News .

NCC cadet Kapil Pokhariya secured a bronze medal in Men’s 90kg boxing at the 2026 Asian Games after reaching the semifinals in Aichi-Nagoya.

Developer Invisible Walls announced the f ree-to-play team-based player-versus-player game, Neighbors: Suburban Warfare , is now available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam . View the launch trailer below: Read details on the game below: Suburban rivalries have officially gone too far! Neighbors : Suburban Warfare is a chaotic multiplayer party brawler where everyday neighbors turn lawn disputes into full-blown house-destroying mayhem. Team up with friends to defend your home, use whatever you can grab, from frying pans to slingshots, destroy your neighbor’s property before they destroy yours. Meet the Neighbors Every neighborhood has the usual suspects. There’s Doreen, the sweet granny in her housecoat and boxing gloves, ready to send someone flying with a graceful uppercut. And then there’s Kevin, the neighborhood menace, slingshot in hand and aim as steady as ever. Every neighbor brings their own unique playstyle and abilities to their “friendly” dispute. Pick your favorite, stack your squad, and see what happens when personalities collide. Everything is a Weapon Anything can be a weapon, if you use your imagination. Grab a golf club, throw a tomato, or swing that frying pan like you mean it. Unlock gadgets like the Seagull-130 Control Unit and make it rain bird poop on those pesky neighbors. Protect Your House Your fence can only do so much. Board up windows, set traps, and protect your precious household essentials while your friends hold the front yard. Whatever it takes to save that brand-new couch. Game Modes Things escalate quickly in this neighborhood. Sometimes into brawls. Sometimes into robot invasions. Destruction – Smash the enemy house before they wreck yours. Brawl – No houses, no rules. Knock out your neighbors. Prop Hunt – Hide as everyday objects or hunt down that *sus* prop. Robot Invasion – Team up to defend your house against robot hordes. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel . You can follow the author on Bluesky . Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/469205/neighbors-suburban-warfare-out-now-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc/

Thokchom Nitish of PKBA sealed the 66 kg category title for U17 boys in the ongoing State Level Invitation Boxing Championships 2026 hosted by Northern Students' Club, Khundrakpam at Lainingthou Pangalba Community Hall, Khundrakpam Nitish beat SAI STC's Laishram Nonglenkhomba 3 2 via split decision in a keenly contested final bout to seal the top honour SBA's Pangambam Nebison was the U17 boys' 80 kg category champion following his RSC win over NSC B's Dijendra Ayekpam in the final today br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 10 Boxing 20261001 jpg border 1 alt State Level Invitation Boxing C'ships 2026 td tr tr td align center State Level Invitation Boxing C'ships 2026 td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br SRBA A's Thoudam Santosh meanwhile prevailed 5 0 over NSC A's Laishram Ranbow for the U15 boys' 35 kg title as compatriot Tehmjui Sharon thumped Naorem Nganba of SRBA B for the 33 kg category title MSBA A's Meraimayum Hanif was the U15 boys' 40 kg category champion beating NSC A's A Inunganba in the final as the 43 kg category title went to MBA's Thokchom Lemba beating MSBA A's 3 2 via split decision The U15 boys' 46 kg category title went to SRBA A's Huidrom Malem Mangang with an RSC win over SRBA A's M Manithoiba as Newton Gurumayum of PBA prevailed 5 0 via unanimous decision via T Bidyananda of SRBA A for the 52 kg category gold Soibam Tarunjit of MSBA A meanwhile won the 49 kg category gold as Kh Borish of NBA retired hurt Mayengbam Brisksun Luwang of SRBA A claimed the U15 boys' 55 kg category title with a commanding 5 0 win over NBA A's Lousingba Sagolshem as Irom Bishwas of SAI STC beat PBA's L Rohit 5 0 for 61 kg category title, Mayolsana Sapam of PBA beat NSC A N Lamnganba 5 0 for the 58 kg category title, Thiyam Ngamba Meitei of SRBA A sealed an RSC win over SBA's Sharungbam Lan Meitei for the 70 kg category title and Waikhom Prithibiraj of SRBA A crushed MSBA A's Chesam Jayed 5 0 for the 67 kg category title The day also saw Khongbantabam Mangal of NBA A clinching the Master Boys' 2018 19 23 kg category title with an RSC win over Ningthoujam Nongyaingamba of SBA as Yengkhom Luckyson of SRBA A and NBA A's Wakambam Bungthoi won the 27 kg and 31 kg category titles via walkover wins 20 kg category gold for Master Boys 2014 15 meanwhile went to IVRBS's Kharibam Nganba as he beat Rinngam Yangya of SRBA A 3 2 via split decision as PKBA's Nahakpam Lucky beat SRBA B's Shangreingam Luiram 5 0 via unanimous decision for the 31 kg category title and Prabin Thounaojam of SAI STC beat H Lingkhal of PKBA in the same fashion for the 33 kg category title PKBA's Leimapokpam Karnabhakta was able to win the 35 kg category title for Master Boys 2014 15 beating SRBA A's Th Daniel 4 1 in the final as Waikhom Meeson of NBA A and TSCB's Tensubam Agajit sealed the 39 kg and 41 kg category titles with RSC wins NBA A's Sandham Lamnganba 43 kg and Nongthombam Diamond 45 kg MSBA A's O Manithoiba 47 kg NBA A's Suraj Thounaojam 49 kg and Kh Spain of NBA A 49 kg also emerged as winners in Master Boys' 2014 15 competitions Source The Sangai Express

Titans of their era, Bob Montgomery, Beau Jack and Ike Williams repeatedly risked everything against one another in a three-way rivalry that came to embody a golden age of 1940s and 1950s boxing.