A Landmark Cut Away Overnight A bronze statue honouring Teddy Baldock, Britain’s youngest-ever boxing world champion, has been stolen from outside Langdon Park DLR station in east London. The life-size sculpture, valued at around £100,000, was taken from its spot in Poplar on Sunday, where it had stood for nearly a decade. Only the statue’s shoes were left behind, suggesting it was deliberately cut from its mount. Fears are growing that the artwork may have been taken to be broken up and melted down for scrap. Remembering “The Pride of Poplar” Born in Poplar in 1907, Baldock made boxing history…
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Early Success Sparks Expansion Zuffa Boxing kicked off 2026 with two successful events, prompting Dana White to announce plans to increase the promotion’s initially scheduled 12–13 fight cards. Speaking at the Zuffa Boxing 02 post-fight press conference, White said the strong start has put the company “further ahead” than expected and hinted that more announcements in the coming weeks will “rock the industry.” Star Signings and Upcoming Fights The promotion has already lined up a busy first quarter, with a third event set for February 15, featuring former heavyweight champion Charles Martin against rising contender Efe Ajagba. Lineal cruiserweight champion…
New data shows that investments linked to the Inflation Reduction Act are creating significant economic growth in the U.S. The initiative is expected to generate tens of thousands of new jobs and billions in economic activity. The largest impacts are seen in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Companies are expanding operations, upgrading technology, and hiring workers to meet growing demand for sustainable solutions. Analysts say the Act is helping accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Investments in solar, wind, and battery technologies are increasing production capacity and supporting new employment opportunities. Advanced manufacturing is also benefiting. Factories are modernizing equipment,…
Shakur Stevenson added another chapter to his rising legacy on Saturday night, claiming a world title in a fourth weight class with a dominant victory over Teofimo Lopez Jr. at Madison Square Garden in New York. A Statement Win at Junior Welterweight Stevenson stepped up in weight for the bout, making his debut at junior welterweight, and looked completely at home from the opening bell. He outboxed Lopez over 12 rounds, earning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 119-109 in his favor. The win improved Stevenson’s record to 25-0 with 11 knockouts and made him a…
Most Valuable Promotions, the boxing outfit co-founded by Jake Paul, has strengthened its stable with the signing of six new fighters, blending proven champions with rising prospects and influencer power. Champions Lead the New Additions The headline signings are WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown, who boasts a perfect 20-0 record, and IBF super welterweight titleholder Oshae Jones, unbeaten in nine professional bouts. Both bring elite credentials and immediate star power to MVP’s growing roster. Jones, a 2020 Olympic bronze medallist, made a rapid transition from amateur standout to world champion. She claimed the IBF super welterweight belt in November 2024,…
Boxing Star Taken into Custody Former three-weight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after authorities issued an arrest warrant charging him with battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. Miami Gardens police worked with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in a multi-county surveillance operation that located Davis in the Miami Design District, where he was taken into custody without incident. Davis was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 10 p.m., with bail set at $16,000. Alleged Incident at Miami Strip Club The charges stem from an alleged incident on…
Massive Investment Before the First Bell Paramount is making a huge splash in the boxing world, signing an exclusive broadcast deal with Dana White and his new promotion, Zuffa Boxing, even before the organization’s first event. The five-year contract is reportedly worth $100 million per year, according to The Guardian. White confirmed the deal covers 12 to 13 events annually—roughly one per month—but Zuffa Boxing kicked off in style, scheduling its first three events in just three weeks. If the reported figure is correct, that works out to about $7.7 million per event, an enormous commitment for a brand-new promotion.…
Economic Impact and Global Attention Hosting the first-ever World Boxing Championships brought an estimated £4 million to Liverpool’s economy, according to a new report. The 10-day event in September featured elite boxers competing in Olympic-style bouts across 10 weight classes for both men and women — the first time male and female athletes vied for world titles at the same event. Over 8,000 tickets were sold, with more than half purchased by visitors from outside the Liverpool City Region. Hotels, shops, and local businesses benefitted from the influx, with out-of-town spectators spending around £1.8 million during their stay. The event…
KSI, the British YouTube star and entrepreneur, recently made headlines after his estimated earnings from the platform were accidentally revealed on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. The 32-year-old, real name Olajide Olatunji, has grown from his early FIFA 12 videos into one of the UK’s most influential online creators, amassing around 75 million followers across social media and 17 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel. Beyond content creation, KSI co-founded Misfits Boxing and co-owns brands such as Prime Hydration and Lunchly, while also making appearances on mainstream TV shows. YouTube Earnings Accidentally Revealed During the BBC programme’s popular ‘Send to…
Ireland’s Callum Walsh opened a new chapter in US boxing with a points victory over Carlos Ocampo on Friday night, headlining the debut event of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing in Las Vegas. It wasn’t a night of fireworks, but it marked the quiet beginning of a promotion that could reshape how boxing operates in America. A Measured Start in the Ring Walsh was expected to deliver a statement knockout, but Ocampo proved durable and awkward, refusing to fold over 10 rounds. The Cork fighter controlled much of the bout with a consistent left hook, though he struggled to find a…