Boxing news — August 22, 2026

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1. SportsBoxing

   Aug 22, 2026, 21:11 UTC

   Lyon's Ligue 1 Opener: A Dominant Toulouse Holds Lyon to a Draw

   Ligue 1 resumed with Toulouse FC hosting Olympique Lyonnais at the Stadium. Despite Lyon finishing fourth last season, Toulouse dominated the game, keeping it goalless at halftime. Lyon, focused on their upcoming Champions League match against Fenerbahçe, fielded a heavily changed lineup. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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2. SportsEuropeBoxing

   Aug 22, 2026, 19:49 UTC

   Sturm Graz vs Austria Lustenau: A Tale of Inequality

   Austria Lustenau faces a daunting challenge against Sturm Graz, their ultimate bogey side. In nine previous visits to Graz, Lustenau has never picked up a point. The vast difference between the two teams was evident in the recent transfer of defender Jeyland Mitchell, with Sturm Graz receiving a record €8 million from RC Strasbourg, more than Lustenau's entire budget. Despite being the clear underdog, Lustenau gained confidence with their first win last time, making the impossible possible. The match ended in a 1:1 draw.

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3. SportsAmerican FootballBoxing

   Aug 22, 2026, 14:45 UTC

   

   Serena Williams & Carlos Alcaraz Team Up for US Open Mixed Doubles

   Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have been paired up for the US Open 2026 mixed doubles event. The duo received a wildcard entry and will compete from August 25-26. This marks Williams' return to tennis after a four-year retirement and Alcaraz's comeback following a four-month injury hiatus. Other notable pairings include Novak Djokovic with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek with Casper Ruud.

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4. SportsBoxing

   Aug 22, 2026, 06:31 UTC

   Inter Milan vs Monza: Serie A Opener

   Inter Milan, the defending Serie A champions, kick off their title defense against newly promoted Monza at the San Siro. Both teams have new managers: Cristian Chivu for Inter and Ivan Juric for Monza. Inter is favored to win, having finished last season unbeaten in their last 12 matches and with a strong record against Juric-managed sides. Monza, meanwhile, has struggled away from home and has a profligate attack under Juric's system. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN and can be watched via the DAZN app or streamed on various devices.

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5. TechCloudBoxing

   Aug 22, 2026, 04:29 UTC

   Romero vs. Lopez: Welterweight Title Showdown

   Rolly Romero (17-2) defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez (22-2) in a highly anticipated bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lopez, making his welterweight debut, aims to dethrone Romero, who won the title by defeating Ryan Garcia in 2025. The fight takes place on August 22, with the main event starting at 10:00 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV and Prime Video PPV.

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