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Shakur Stevenson on WBC stripping: 'I just don't respect it'
Shakur Stevenson says the WBC tried to triple his sanctioning fees for a fight they had no involvement in before stripping him of the lightweight title.
Lewis Crocker promises new look ahead of Liam Paro challenge
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro, per BBC Sport.
FBI arrests five over alleged drone attack plot at UFC White House
Five men face federal charges over an alleged conspiracy to deploy armed drones and snipers at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House grounds in June. The plot was thwarted when a suspect's parents tipped off police.
MMA Mania Open Thread Sparks WCW Nostalgia and Bulldog Love
MMA Mania's daily open thread on June 17 touched on Goldberg nostalgia, bulldogs, and band recommendations while linking injury updates and bonus debates.
UFC, Conor McGregor respond to banned drug report during recovery
McGregor and the UFC pushed back on a New York Times report claiming he used prohibited substances after his 2021 leg break injury at UFC 264.
Justin Gaethje cracks ESPN pound-for-pound top 10 after title win
Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria earned him a spot in ESPN's updated MMA pound-for-pound rankings, shaking up the top 10.
Lewis Crocker vows improved performance for IBF welterweight title defence
Lewis Crocker promises a new and improved performance when he defends his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro in a mandatory challenge.
Conor Benn tells Ryan Garcia 'that belt is mine'
Conor Benn says the WBC welterweight title belongs to him and he will take it from Ryan Garcia. The British fighter told Ring Magazine he has dreamed of the belt since childhood.
Herb Dean responds to Alex Pereira back-of-head complaints
Dean broke down the back-of-head rule after Pereira accused him of missing illegal strikes in the Gane stoppage at UFC White House, saying he focused on the nape of the neck.
Amy Pu becomes first female pro referee in British boxing
Taiwan-born Amy Pu made history in March 2024 at York Hall as the first woman to referee a professional bout in the UK, and now holds full ref and judge credentials.
Crocker promises 'new and improved self' for Paro defence
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his welterweight title against Liam Paro in a mandatory challenge.
Amy Pu Makes History as First Female Pro Boxing Referee in UK
Amy Pu became the first woman to referee a professional boxing match in the UK when she worked Marcus Eaton vs Paul Scaife at York Hall in March 2024.
Gassiev warns Itauma 'you never know what will happen in the ring'
Murat Gassiev says Moses Itauma fights with a maturity beyond his years and warned the 21-year-old heavyweight brings unpredictability to the ring.
UFC defends Conor McGregor on PED use, USADA split claims
The promotion called allegations linking McGregor's recovery protocol to its 2024 USADA split 'categorically false' after a New York Times exposé.
McGregor Responds To PED Reports
Conor McGregor has addressed the PED reports head-on — and his answer raises as many questions as it settles.
Poirier Hints At Comeback To Face Gaethje
Dustin Poirier watched Justin Gaethje become champion on the White House lawn last weekend — and left the door open to coming back.
Pereira Blames Herb Dean For White House Loss
Alex Pereira has broken his silence on the White House defeat — and his target is not Ciryl Gane.
Benn Says Garcia Has 'Gone Missing'
Conor Benn is waiting on a signature — and Ryan Garcia appears to have gone quiet.
Spence Says His Crawford Camp Was 'Trash'
Errol Spence Jr. has finally said what many suspected — his preparation for the Terence Crawford fight was a disaster.
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges over alleged bad check
Floyd Mayweather appeared in Clark County court Monday over allegations he knowingly wrote a bad $200,000 check to a Las Vegas jeweler for a Christmas watch purchase.