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Pound-for-Pound

3 stories covering Pound-for-Pound — news, results and analysis.

Naoya Inoue, undisputed super-bantamweight world champion, in the ring
Boxing

Erik Morales Names Naoya Inoue as Boxing's Pound-for-Pound King

The four-weight Mexican legend hands his P4P crown to Inoue, 33-0 with 27 KOs — and a spring 2027 date with Jesse Rodriguez looms.

Sep 22, 2026

Islam Makhachev in the Octagon during a UFC title fight
UFC

Islam Makhachev Eyes Early 2027 Return After 17th Straight UFC Win

The welterweight king wants a title defense before February's Ramadan, but three post-fight MRIs on his spine are dictating the timeline.

Sep 11, 2026

David Benavidez celebrating a title victory in the ring
Boxing

James Toney Crowns David Benavidez as Boxing's Pound-for-Pound King

The Hall of Famer picks the 32-0 three-weight champ over Usyk and Inoue — and Benavidez returns in December for another belt.

Sep 3, 2026