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33 stories covering WBC — news, results and analysis.
Zuffa Boxing Lands WBC Champ Carlos Adames on Multi-Fight Deal
The Ring's No. 1 middleweight, 25-1-1 with 18 KOs, joins Zuffa Boxing on a multi-fight contract announced October 13.
Oct 13, 2026
Canelo Confirms Riyadh Return vs Mbilli Despite Security Fears
Alvarez tells Turki Alalshikh he'll fight Mbilli in Riyadh on October 31 no matter what, weeks after drone strikes near the Saudi capital.
Oct 11, 2026
Agit Kabayel Eyes Heavyweight Unification After Hysa Title Defense
The unbeaten WBC champ (27-0, 19 KO) wants all the belts in 2027 — but first he headlines a 55,000-seat arena in Dusseldorf on November 28.
Oct 8, 2026
De La Hoya Calls Canelo a 'Sellout' Over Mbilli Fight in Saudi Arabia
Canelo, 63-2-2, challenges WBC champ Christian Mbilli on October 31 in Riyadh — and his former promoter isn't happy about the venue or the date.
Oct 8, 2026
Ryan Garcia Accepts Mayweather Challenge — But Only With His 0 on the Line
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) says no exhibition — he wants a real fight. And a 2027 win could make Mayweather the sport's first 50-year-old champion.
Oct 7, 2026
WBC Orders William Zepeda vs Jadier Herrera for Lightweight Unification
The WBC has given champion Zepeda (34-1, 27 KO) and interim titleholder Herrera (18-0, 16 KO) until October 20th to cut a deal.
Oct 2, 2026
Kabayel Books Nelson Hysa for November 28 Title Date in Dusseldorf
The unbeaten WBC champ (27-0) defends against a 39-year-old who's 25-0 but nowhere in the rankings, at a 50,000-seat arena.
Sep 28, 2026
Teddy Atlas Backs Ryan Garcia to Punish Isaac Cruz on the Outside
The Hall of Fame trainer says Garcia's 6-inch reach edge would be too much for Cruz, fresh off a WBC defense over Conor Benn.
Sep 25, 2026
Nelson Hysa Walks Away From Agit Kabayel WBC Title Shot
Kabayel (27-0, 19 KO) still fights in Germany this year after Hysa agreed terms then bailed. Frank Warren promises a top-10 replacement within days.
Sep 20, 2026
Isaac Cruz Grinds Out Nestor Bravo in an Ugly, Foul-Filled War
Cruz (29-3-2, 19 KO) retained his interim WBC 140 title with a sixth-round stoppage, then called out Ryan Garcia in a night defined by fouls and a fed-up referee.
Sep 20, 2026
WBC Orders Benavidez vs Cieslak, With Opetaia Waiting on the Winner
Benavidez (32-0, 26 KO) must defend against new champ Michal Cieslak before a May 2027 date with Jai Opetaia is officially cleared.
Sep 15, 2026
Isaac Cruz Meets Nestor Bravo as Interim Reign Hits Year Two
Cruz has held the interim WBC 140 belt for over a year while Dalton Smith owns the full strap at 19-0. Saturday brings a rare double-header of legit style clashes.
Sep 13, 2026
Kabayel's First WBC Defence Points to Nelson Hysa in Germany
The 27-0 WBC champ looks set to face an unbeaten Albanian with 23 KOs from 25 wins in a November homecoming.
Sep 12, 2026
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Hit the Scales in Vegas for WBC Welterweight Clash
Both men must make 147 pounds Friday before Saturday's title showdown. Garcia is 2-2 in his last five; Benn brings a 25-1 record into the ring.
Sep 11, 2026
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: A Fight Between Two Question Marks
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC welterweight title against Benn (25-1) Saturday in Vegas. The subplot? A weight cut Benn admits is brutal.
Sep 9, 2026
Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash
Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.
Sep 6, 2026
Christian Mbilli Shrugs Off Canelo Delay Ahead of October 31 Riyadh Clash
The WBC champ says a six-week postponement means nothing after years of chasing Canelo. Both men will hit a year of inactivity by fight night.
Sep 5, 2026
Lester Martinez Eyes Canelo and Mbilli After 10th-Round KO
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says both fights are coming after stopping Luka Plantic. Canelo-Mbilli lands October 31 in Riyadh.
Aug 31, 2026
Ryan Garcia Calls Terence Crawford a 'Hater' Over Conor Benn Pick
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC title against Benn on September 12 — and he's not happy Crawford is backing the underdog.
Aug 30, 2026
Lester Martinez Wants Canelo or Mbilli — But He Has to Win First
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says he'd take either name, days before a title defense against Luka Plantic in Los Angeles.
Aug 28, 2026
Fundora Puts WBC Belt on the Line vs Unbeaten Hadribeaj on Oct 17
The 6ft 6in champ picks his mandatory over a unification payday, facing a 23-0-1 challenger stepping up in class in his maiden title shot.
Aug 26, 2026
Ryan Garcia Picks Sugar Ray Leonard as Welterweight GOAT
The WBC champ ran a fantasy bracket of nine welterweight legends and landed on Leonard, whose 36-4 (25 KO) resume speaks for itself.
Aug 26, 2026
Benavidez Wants His Belt: Mikaelian Told to Fight or Get Stripped
The WBC is leaning on champ Noel Mikaelian to face 32-0 David Benavidez — or hand over the strap he's booked to defend against Jai Opetaia on Sept 12.
Aug 14, 2026
Frank Warren Makes Conor Benn a 'Massive Underdog' Against Ryan Garcia
Benn, 25-1, jumps back to 147lbs on September 12 to challenge WBC champ Ryan Garcia (25-2). Warren isn't buying the Brit's chances.
Aug 11, 2026
Conor Benn Chases His WBC Dream Against Ryan Garcia in Vegas
Benn (25-1, 14 KO) drops back to 147 for the first time in four years to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on September 12.
Aug 10, 2026
Tim Bradley Backs Canelo to "Piece Up" Mbilli in Riyadh Title Clash
Bradley sees Canelo's counterpunching overwhelming the WBC champ on October 31 — but at 63-2-2, is the 36-year-old still that guy?
Aug 10, 2026
William Zepeda Wins WBC Lightweight Title as Roach Runs Winless in Three
Zepeda outboxed Lamont Roach for the vacant WBC 135 lb belt on scores of 117-111 twice and 118-110, moving to 34-1 with an eye on undisputed.
Aug 2, 2026
Crawford Warns Roach: Pick Up the Volume or Zepeda Punishes You
Terence Crawford, 42-0 and fresh off beating Canelo, says Lamont Roach's low output could sink him against 33-1 volume machine William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight strap.
Aug 1, 2026
Teddy Atlas Backs Conor Benn to Upset Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The Hall of Fame trainer leans toward Benn (25-1) over WBC champ Garcia (25-2) on September 12, citing one recurring flaw in 'King Ry's' game.
Jul 30, 2026
Benavidez Eyes Mikaelian in November as Cruiserweight Plans Firm Up
Fresh off stopping Gilberto Ramírez in six, the unbeaten 32-0 'Mexican Monster' is closing in on a WBC title unification against Noel Mikaelian.
Jul 29, 2026
Roach vs Zepeda: Vacant WBC Lightweight Belt Up for Grabs in Vegas
Two-time controversial-draw victim Lamont Roach meets Shakur Stevenson's only conqueror William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1.
Jul 26, 2026
Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It
Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.
Jul 25, 2026
Inoue vs Nasukawa 2 Set for September 27 in Tokyo
The WBC bantamweight champ beat Nasukawa on points last November, ending a 53-fight winning streak. Now they run it back at Toyota Arena.
Jul 23, 2026