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03 Sep 2025 – Imane Khelif files appeal to CAS against World Boxing ban related to genetic testing; case proceedings ongoing and hearing to be scheduled.

04 Sep 2025 – French female boxers barred from competing at the 2025 World Boxing Championships after failing to meet the genetic sex-testing deadline.

04 Sep 2025 – World Boxing Championships: broadcast arrangements and schedule updates announced for Liverpool event.

21 Aug 2025 – Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif denies retirement rumors; confirms she continues to train actively between Algeria and Qatar.

20 Aug 2025 – Jake Paul to fight WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis on 14 Nov 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, bout to be streamed live on Netflix.

19 Aug 2025 – Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. jailed in Mexico after U.S. deportation; authorities allege cartel involvement.

10 Aug 2025 – Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, die from fight-related brain injuries suffered on the same fight card in Tokyo on 2 Aug 2025.

14 Jul 2025 – Oleksandr Usyk kicks off title week focusing on the war in Ukraine rather than Daniel Dubois in London.

14 Jul 2025 – Katie Taylor edges Amanda Serrano in trilogy bout by majority decision at Madison Square Garden – a strong signal for women's boxing.

03 Jul 2025 – Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested in Los Angeles, faces deportation following fight against Jake Paul.

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Kickboxing / Muay Thai

11 Sep 2025 – ONE Championship announces additional bout card for ONE 173 including Rodtang vs Nong-O flyweight Muay Thai world title and Lee vs Rasulov II among major additions.

10 Sep 2025 – ONE: multiple ONE Friday Fights matchups and lineup updates released (including card swaps and fighter statements ahead of events).

12 Sep 2025 – WAKO: Youth/European kickboxing events and championship schedule (WAKO European Championship information and dates announced for mid-September).

20 Aug 2025 – ONE Championship: Zakaria El Jamari vows to finish Johan “Jojo” Ghazali at ONE Fight Night 35 on 5 Sep 2025 in Lumpinee Stadium.

20 Aug 2025 – Tengnueng Fairtex plans a destructive finish against undefeated Maksim Bakhtin in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 121 on 22 Aug 2025.

18 Aug 2025 – Nabil Anane to make his kickboxing debut against former champion Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 126.

16 Aug 2025 – Takeru vs. Denis Puric set for an explosive flyweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173 in Japan.

01 Aug 2025 – ONE Friday Fights 118 full card revealed: trilogy Muay Thai bout Worapon vs Şen headlining the event at Lumpinee Stadium on 1 Aug 2025.

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MMA / UFC

11 Sep 2025 – UFC / parent company media move reported: major broadcast-rights realignment and large new streaming deal reported (industry coverage of rights negotiations and strategic shift).

19 Aug 2025 – Gable Steveson confirmed for professional MMA debut on 12 Sep 2025 (LFA heavyweight bout vs Braden Peterson).

09 Sep 2025 – Dana White's Contender Series: Week 5 results, contract winners and scorecards published.

06 Sep 2025 – UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho (Paris) and other UFC Fight Night results / fight announcements in early September.

21 Aug 2025 – Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson set to make his MMA debut on 12 Sep 2025 in an LFA heavyweight bout against Braden Peterson in Minnesota.

19 Aug 2025 – Khamzat Chimaev crowned new UFC middleweight champion after defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 on 16 Aug 2025 in Chicago.

16 Aug 2025 – UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev took place live from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on 16 Aug 2025.

16 Jul 2025 – Conor McGregor prepares UFC comeback, re-enters anti-doping testing pool; discussions around a White House event underway.

15 Jul 2025 – Eduarda Moura demands fight at UFC Fight Night in Rio on October 11 after her victory at UFC Nashville.

14 Jul 2025 – Ilia Topuria sets new record: trading card sold for $101,000, most expensive UFC card to date.

13 Jul 2025 – MMA community reacts skeptically to Dana White's White House event ambitions; Ben Askren returns after lung transplant.

14 Jul 2025** – UFC announces historic event in Qatar on November 22, 2025 – the first-ever MMA event in the country on the UFC calendar.

14 Jul 2025 – Jon Jones praises Dustin Poirier as part of his ideal UFC fighter, announces main event Poirier vs. Holloway at UFC 318.

15 Jul 2025 – Dustin Poirier confirms retirement – his final fight will be against Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans.

04 Jul 2025 – Kayla Harrison wins UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship via kimura against Julianna Peña at UFC 316, earns Performance of the Night.

As a beginner in boxing, kickboxing, or MMA, you basically need protective gear consisting of boxing gloves, hand wraps (or similar wrist supports), mouthguard, and depending on the sport/ruleset, also headgear, shin guards, knee pads, and groin protector.

Boxing:
• Boxing gloves: Essential for protecting your hands and wrists while punching.
• Hand wraps: Stabilize wrists and protect bones and tendons.
• Mouthguard: Protects teeth and jaw from injury.
• Headgear (optional): Adds head protection and is often required in competitions.
• Chest protector (amateurs): Often mandatory to protect chest and ribs.

Kickboxing:
• Boxing gloves: Same as in boxing.
• Hand wraps: Same as in boxing.
• Mouthguard: Same as in boxing.
• Headgear: Often required.
• Shin guards: Protect your legs during kicks.
• Groin protector: Optional for men but recommended.
• Foot and ankle protection (optional): Provides additional protection.

MMA:
• MMA gloves: Usually with open palm for grappling and striking.
• Hand wraps: Same as in boxing.
• Mouthguard: Same as in boxing.
• Headgear: Often required.
• Shin guards: Protect legs during kicks and takedowns.
• Knee pads: Protect knees during grappling and takedowns.
• Groin protector: Optional for men but recommended.
• Rashguard: Offers additional protection against skin irritation.
• MMA shorts: Usually elastic and tear-resistant.

Additional Notes:
• Equipment may vary depending on the rules of your boxing or martial arts association.
• Choose high-quality gear that fits well and offers optimal protection.
• Talk to your trainer or coach to find the right gear for your needs.
• Make sure to clean and maintain your equipment regularly.