Boxing
WBC · WBA · IBF · WBOMajor sanctioning bodies
1921Oldest body: WBA (as NBA)
Agit KabayelWBC heavyweight champion (elevated Jun 2026)
Jun 26, 2026Usyk vacated WBA, WBC, IBF belts
The latest boxing news from WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO, The Ring, written in our own words with the source linked on every story.
WBC
WBC elevates Agit Kabayel to heavyweight champion after Usyk vacates
June 27, 2026 Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles
June 26, 2026By organization
Who we cover in Boxing
| Organization | What it is |
|---|---|
| WBC | The World Boxing Council was founded in 1963 and is based in Mexico City. |
| WBA | The World Boxing Association is the oldest of boxing's sanctioning bodies, founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association. |
| IBF | The International Boxing Federation was founded in 1983 and is based in New Jersey. |
| WBO | The World Boxing Organization, founded in 1988 and based in Puerto Rico, is the youngest of the four major bodies. |
| The Ring | The Ring has covered boxing since 1922 and awards its own championship to the lineal, top-ranked fighter in each division rather than through a sanctioning fee. |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undisputed Championship Fights | Recent undisputed championship fights | 2025–2026 | 0 — Undisputed heavyweight champions (Usyk vacated, 2025–26) | Results |
| Boxing Mega Fights | Biggest fights of 2026 so far | January – October 2026 | Daniel Dubois — Stopped Fabio Wardley twice in 2026 | Results |
| Riyadh Season Boxing | The Ring V: Night of the Samurai | December 27, 2025 | Naoya Inoue — Retained undisputed super bantamweight title | Results |
| Ring Magazine Awards | 2025 Ring Awards | January 30, 2026 | Terence Crawford — Fighter of the Year | Results |
| WBC Annual Convention | WBC Annual Convention | Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2025 (63rd); Nov 8–13, 2026 (64th) | 63rd — Bangkok, Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2025 | Results |
Coverage led by David Thompson, MMA & Boxing Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.