BTS won the Artist of the Year title at the 2026 American Music Awards, marking their second win after 2021. The group also secured Song of the Summer for "SWIM" and Best Male K-Pop Artist. Their resurgence followed a military hiatus, bolstered by their album "ARIRANG" and a successful world tour.
Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Hwende to fight for BRAVE CF featherweight title in Almaty
Nicholas Hwende, a former bantamweight world champion from Zimbabwe, is set to headline "BRAVE CF 105" against Omar Solomanov for the vacant featherweight title on May 31, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. With a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses, Hwende aims for redemption after losing his title in 2025.
Odessa’s Omar Solomanov to fight for BRAVE CF featherweight title in Almaty
Omar Solomanov, the interim featherweight champion from Ukraine, will headline BRAVE CF 105 on May 31, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, against Nicholas Hwende for the undisputed title. This event, part of BRAVE CF's expansion, aims to showcase regional talent and reinforce Kazakhstan's importance in mixed martial arts.
Ilford, London’s Hamzah Sheeraz KOs Munich’s Alem Begic in Giza
Hamzah Sheeraz, a 26-year-old boxer from Ilford, London, became the WBO World Super Middle Champion by defeating Alem Begic via knockout in the second round at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026. Sheeraz remains undefeated with a record of 23 wins, while Begic's record now stands at 29 wins, 1 loss.
Lancashire’s Jack Catterall decisions Brooklyn, New York’s Shakhram Giyasov in Giza
Jack Catterall became the World Boxing Association Regular Welterweight Champion on May 23, 2026, after defeating Shakhram Giyasov at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt. The bout's judges scored it favorably for Catterall, improving his record to 33-2, while Giyasov’s first loss brought him to 17-1.
Tamarac, Florida’s Frank Sanchez KOs Tulare, California’s Richard Torrez Jr. in Giza
Frank Sanchez Faure, a 33-year-old boxer, won against Richard Torrez Jr. at the "Glory in Giza" event on May 23, 2026, improving his record to 26-1. The fight ended with a knockout in the second round, marking Torrez's first loss, dropping his record to 14-1. The event featured fighters from 15 countries.
Tokyo’s Mizuki Hiruta decisions Sydney’s Mai Soliman in Giza
Mizuki Hiruta, the WBO Super Flyweight Champion from Japan, won against Mai Soliman at the "Glory in Giza" event in Egypt on May 23, 2026, improving her boxing record to 11-0. The judges scored the match 98-92, and 99-91 in favor of Hiruta, while Soliman's record fell to 10-2.
Normandy’s Benjamin Mendes Tani TKOs Kyiv’s Daniel Lapin in Giza
Benjamin Mendes Tani, a 28-year-old boxer from France, won a light heavyweight match against Ukraine's Daniel Lapin at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026, improving his record to 10 wins and 1 loss. The match ended in a technical knockout in the fourth round, marking Lapin's first defeat.
Camden, New Jersey’s Jamar Talley KOs Egypt’s Basem Mamdouh in Giza
Jamar Talley, 27, from Camden, New Jersey, remains undefeated after winning against Basem Mamdouh at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026. The match ended in a knockout during the second round, marking Talley's seventh win without loss. The event showcased boxers from 15 countries, including notable fights in the main event.
Riyadh’s Sultan Almohammed KOs Central Java’s Dedy Imprax in Giza
Sultan Khaled Almohammed, an 18-year-old boxer from Riyadh, remains unbeaten with a record of 4-0 after his victory over Dedy Imprax at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt. The fight was stopped in the first round, marking Imprax's record at 2-5. The event showcased boxing talent from 15 countries.
