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Boxing news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Boxing published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

25 publications

  1. SportsBoxing

    Pegula Dethrones Swiatek, Faces Gauff in Cincinnati Final

    Jessica Pegula rallied from a break down in the final set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and reach the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. Pegula will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in Sunday's championship match. The American needed nearly three hours to dethrone Swiatek, with both players breaking each other's serve multiple times before Pegula took a 5-4 lead in the final set. Pegula quickly closed out the match with a service winner on match point. In the men's draw, Arthur Fils will face Frances Tiafoe in the final.
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  6. SportsBaseballBoxing

    All Blacks Call for Injury Cover After Bruising First Test Against South Africa

    New Zealand has called up veteran prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi and rookie lock Jamie Hannah as injury cover after their 33-16 win over South Africa in the first test of a historic four-test series. Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord were injured in a collision during the match and are unlikely to play in the second test next Saturday under existing concussion protocols. The All Blacks will face the Lions in a tour match on Tuesday before the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.
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  7. SportsBoxing

    Brewers Arrive in Williamsport for Little League Classic

    The Milwaukee Brewers have landed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, ahead of the Little League Classic against the Atlanta Braves. The Brewers were greeted by Little Leaguers upon arrival and will attend parts of the Little League World Series games before facing off against the Braves at 6:10 p.m. The Brewers currently have the best record in baseball and lead the National League Central Division by seven games.
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    Boca Juniors vs Racing Club: A Crucial Match in the 2026 Clausura Tournament

    Boca Juniors and Racing Club face off in a crucial match for both teams in the 2026 Argentine Liga Profesional Clausura. Both teams have only one win in the tournament and are desperate for three points to settle in their respective zones. The match will take place at the Cilindro de Avellaneda on Sunday, August 23, at 9:30 PM (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium. Racing arrives with the momentum of having eliminated Belgrano in the Copa Argentina, while Boca left behind Deportivo Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana. The match promises to be a great showdown, with both squads eager for a win.
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    FC Barcelona vs Elche CF: LaLiga Matchday 2

    FC Barcelona visits Elche CF in the second round of LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27. The match takes place on Sunday, August 23, at the Martínez Valero Stadium and starts at 9:30 PM Spain time (CEST). Fans can watch the game live on Movistar Plus+ in Spain, ESPN and Disney+ Premium in South America, and SKY Sports in Mexico and Central America. In the US, the match will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, fuboTV, and ESPN App.
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  14. SportsBoxing

    Aston Villa in Talks to Sign Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez

    Aston Villa have initiated talks with Club Brugge to sign their defender Joel Ordonez as a replacement for Ezri Konsa. The 22-year-old Ecuador international is among Villa's options, with Southampton rejecting their bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Ordonez has earned 20 caps for Ecuador and played in the 2026 World Cup. He has also featured in the Champions League, completing 94% of his passes and making 53 clearances last season.
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  17. SportsBoxing

    Isaac del Toro Wins Tour de Germany 2026

    Isaac del Toro, a Mexican cyclist from UAE Team Emirates-XRG, won the Tour de Germany 2026 after securing the overall lead in the final stage. Del Toro, who also won the Young Riders Classification and retained the green jersey for Points, dominated the race despite heavy rain and challenging terrain. He finished the final stage in second place, but his 52-second lead was enough to secure the victory. Del Toro's win comes after a successful season, including a third-place finish at the Tour de France.
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  21. SportsBoxing

    Eagles' Ja’Quinden Jackson Hospitalized After Scary Injury, Later Released

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary injury on the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots. He was later released from the hospital and returned to Philadelphia with the team. The Eagles confirmed that Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
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  23. SportsBoxing

    Barcelona Begins La Liga Title Defense Against Elche

    Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, starts their La Liga title defense against Elche at Martínez Valero Stadium. Barcelona, who won the league last season with an eight-point lead, has reinforced their squad with players like Rodri and Anthony Gordon. However, they face a challenge as key players like Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji are injured. Elche, under new coach Martín Anselmi, aims to improve on their survival last season and will rely on their home form to build a secure campaign.
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  24. SportsBoxing

    Sunderland's Premier League Season Kicks Off with a Loss to Ipswich Town

    Sunderland's highly anticipated Premier League season began with a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Despite controlling much of the game, defensive errors cost Sunderland the match. Nilson Angulo scored a stunning free-kick for Sunderland, but Jack Clarke's late winner secured Ipswich's victory. Both managers, Gary O'Neil (Ipswich) and Régis Le Bris (Sunderland), fielded new signings, with some impressing and others struggling to gel. The loss raises questions about Sunderland's defensive stability and the need for reinforcements.
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