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Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni: Preview & Betting Tips
The WBA interim world heavyweight title will be up for grabs as Britain’s Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KO’s) faces Australia’s undefeated Justis Huni (12-0, 7 KO’s) on June 7th at Portman Road, the home of Wardley’s beloved Ipswich Town. This stadium-headliner marks a major step up in stage and opponent for both men, though perhaps […]
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios Predictions – ‘He's Got Too Much Heart'
Manny Pacquiao takes on Mario Barrios as he comes out of retirement on July 19 in a WBC Welterweight Title clash, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Pacquiao will return at 46, hoping to break his own record for being the oldest welterweight champion. He secured that record when he overcame Keith Thurman in 2019 […]
Jake Paul Vs. Chavez Jr. Predictions – ‘He Should Take Him Out'
Jake Paul boxes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, as boxing insiders gave their predictions for the fight. Paul arrives into the fight with a victory against Mike Tyson in his last fight, as the bout broke the record for being the most-watched boxing event. However, the fight did nothing to show Jake’s level […]
Is Teofimo Lopez Harming His Brand?
Teofimo Lopez is one of the most divisive figures in the sport, but is he harming his own brand? Lopez is a two-weight world champion, having won titles at 135 and 140. He has beaten some of the biggest names in the sport, overcoming the likes of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor. However, he also […]
Is Jon Jones Alienating Fans?
Jon Jones continues to hit back at critics who have become frustrated with his failure to face Tom Aspinall. Jones has only made one defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title, which he acquired after beating Cyril Gane at UFC 285. He defeated Stipe Miocic in that defense via a stoppage, increasing the pressure on him […]
Simpson Vs. Zucco Preview
Callum Simpson boxes Ivan Zucco on June 7 as we take a preview of this upcoming fight. Simpson arrives into the fight on an impressive run of form. He defeated Zak Chelli last year, becoming the British and Commonwealth champion. Simpson increased the impressive run of form, beating Steed Woodall and followed it up with […]
Pacquiao And Barrios Face Off – ‘I'm A Real Warrior'
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios held their kick-off presser ahead of their WBC Welterweight fight on July 19. Pacquiao makes his return to the sport at the age of 46, having not had a win since 2019 when he beat Keith Thurman. Pacman’s last foray in professional boxing came in 2021 when he came out […]
What's Next For Jermall Charlo?
Jermall Charlo defeated Thomas LaManna, raising question marks over his next steps. Charlo secured his first win at super middleweight having moved up from 160. It was his first win since the 2023 victory against Jose Benavidez Jr. Charlo could now target the following fights. The first name on the list could be Caleb Plant. […]
Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?
Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak. Pereira started strong in the fight, landing damaging calf kicks to slow Ankalaev […]
Resendiz Shocks Plant In An Upset Win
Jose Armando Resendiz secured an upset win over Caleb Plant via a split decision in the biggest win of his career in a result that should have been unanimous: 116-112 (x2) and 113-115. The result means that Resendiz becomes the WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion, putting him in a mandatory position for the winner of Canelo […]
Jermall Charlo Stops Thomas LaManna Inside Six Rounds
Jermall Charlo stopped Thomas LaManna in his debut at 168, as we look at how the fight played out. Charlo had his first bout at super middleweight, as he moved up from 160. He entered the fight with a win over Jose Benavidez Jr. via a unanimous decision victory. However, that would happen in 2023, […]
How Can We Tackle PEDs In Boxing?
Jaime Munguia’s failed VADA test for testosterone metabolites raises questions about how to tackle PED usage in boxing. Reports indicate that Munguia’s urine sample showed the presence of the substance, the news of which emerged after his win over Bruno Surace. The victory avenged his knockout loss in the first fight, which will now likely […]
Petr Yan's Resurgence; What's Next?
Petr Yan is reportedly set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 on the Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder card against Marcus McGhee, as we look at Yan’s future bouts. Yan is on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back decision victories over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. The wins revived Yan’s career […]
What's Next For Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler has spoken out after his third-round TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was Chandler’s third straight loss, dropping his UFC record to 2-5. Pimblett pushed the pace, taking Chandler down and landing heavy ground-and-pound strikes, which led to the referee stopping the […]
Canelo Faces Backlash After Munguia's Failed Test
Canelo Alvarez is facing backlash following Jaime Munguia’s recent positive test for testosterone metabolites after his win over Bruno Surace. Munguia is a stablemate of Canelo, as they both train under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso. Canelo had previously failed a test for clenbuterol, a banned substance he tested positive for in 2018. Alvarez took […]
Plant And Resendiz Face Off For The Last Time
Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz made weight for their super middleweight fight, which also features Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna. Plant looks to retain his WBA Interim Super Middleweight Belt, as a victory increases his chances of facing the winner of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, who box for undisputed in September. He defeated […]
On This Day in 1997: Vitor Belfort Destroyed MMA Legend Inside 60 Seconds at UFC 13
Image Credit: MMAMania.It On this day at UFC 13: The Ultimate Force, held in 1997, rising star Vitor Belfort delivered a statement performance in the main event. Fresh off his dominant run as the UFC 12 heavyweight Tournament champion, after defeating Scott Ferrozzo in less than a minute, the 20-year-old phenom took on seasoned brawler […]
On This Day in 1997: UFC Legend Tito Ortiz Got Humbled in the UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament Final
Image Credit: BJPenn.com On this day, May 30th, 1997, the MMA world witnessed UFC 13: The Ultimate Force in Augusta, Georgia. The event featured a stacked lineup with two separate four-man tournaments: heavyweight (200-pounds and over) and lightweight (under 200-pounds). And little did fans realise at the time that they were watching three future UFC […]
Fans Slam Paul Vs. Chavez Jr. PPV Price – ‘Nobody Gonna Watch'
Boxing fans have hit out at the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. PPV price, which has been set at $59.99. Paul faces Chavez Jr. on June 28 in his first fight of 2025. He defeated Mike Tyson in his last fight via a unanimous decision in a bout that failed to live up […]
Do We Need A Marshall Vs. Shields Rematch?
Savannah Marshall wants a rematch with Claressa Shields, but is it warranted? Marshall has been chasing the rematch ever since Shields beat her in a unanimous decision to become the Undisputed Middleweight Champion. That was the first time Marshall had lost a pro fight, while her win over Shields came in the amateurs. The two […]