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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 […]
B.J. Penn’s Mother Granted A Restraining Order
B.J. Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, has been granted a restraining order against him following his recent arrest. Penn had been arrested on charges over abuse of a family/household member. The footage showed the arrest took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The authorities arrived in Penn’s room, as he was taken by the authorities […]
Plant Vs. Resendiz; Charlo Vs. LaManna Ready For War
The final presser for Caleb Plant vs. Jose Armando Resendiz took place for their super middleweight fight on May 31. Plant places his WBA Interim Super Middleweight Title on the line, knowing a win puts him a step closer to facing the winner of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. Plant secured his mandatory […]
Boxing World Slams Munguia After Failed Test – ‘A Total Disgrace'
The boxing world reacted in an outage after Jaime Munguia’s VADA urine sample showed the presence of testosterone metabolites. The news is a setback for Munguia’s career after the failed test came after his revenge win against Bruno Surace. The latter knocked out Munguia in the first fight, which hampered his career after he had […]
Daniel Cormier Rips Jon Jones: He’s Afraid Tom Aspinall Will Knock Him Out Cold
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The UFC heavyweight division continues to stall under the reign of Jon Jones, whose prolonged absence from the Octagon has sparked frustration among fans, analysts, and even fellow fighters. With interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall still awaiting a unification bout, questions are mounting over whether the UFC’s most dominant light […]
Should Poirier Retire After The Holloway Fight?
Dustin Poirier’s final fight is expected at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans against Max Holloway, but head coach Mike Brown isn’t fully convinced it’ll be the last time, so should he retire? Poirier faces Holloway for the BMF title in what he initially described as his farewell fight following a submission loss […]
What's Next For Sean Strickland?
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is looking to bounce back from his poor form as we take a look at what is next. Strickland, who stunned the MMA world in 2023 by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight title, has not been in the best form of late. He lost the belt […]
Did Benavidez's Trash Talk Cost Him The Canelo Fight?
Jose Benavidez Sr. says his son, David Benavidez, would put Canelo Alvarez in the hospital, but has that trash talk cost them the fight. Canelo, who once had Benavidez as his WBC mandatory challenger at 168, never accepted the fight, asking for $150–200 million for the bout. The WBC neither ordered the bout nor stripped […]
Fans Predict Erin Blanchfield Vs. Maycee Barber
Erin Blanchfield takes on Maycee Barber this weekend as fans give their pick on who will come out victorious. Blanchfield arrives into the fight with a 7-1 record. She defeated Rose Namajunas in her last bout via a unanimous decision. It was the perfect response to her loss to Manon Fiorot, which had ended her […]
Plant And Charlo's Media Workouts; How Do They Look?
Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz held their media workouts ahead of their super middleweight clash this weekend. Plant defends his WBA Interim Super Middleweight title, which he picked up after knocking out Trevor McCumby. It was not his finest performance, as the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion had to get off the canvas to […]
UFC Fight Night – Erin Blanchfield vs Maycee Barber: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/ufc/status/1766654072428359979?t=ikO8UKcWdzryCkn8-3TB5g&s=19) The UFC returns to the APEX with a main event in the women’s flyweight division. Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are two young contenders on the verge of a title shot, both riding impressive win streaks and both are hungry to show they belong. Erin “Cold Blooded” Blanchfield’s (13-2) recent domination of […]
Fans Predict Jermall Charlo Vs. Thomas LaManna
Jermall Charlo takes on Thomas LaManna on May 31, as boxing fans gave their predictions for this fight. Charlo boxes at 168 for the first time in his career, having campaigned mostly at 160. Charlo, who is the former WBC Middleweight Champion, defeated Jose Benavidez Jr. in his last fight. That was his first fight since […]
Fans Predict Caleb Plant Vs. Jose Armando Resendiz
Caleb Plant boxes Jose Armando Resendiz on May 31, as boxing fans gave their predictions. Plant, the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion, is looking to return to big-time boxing. He took a step closer to achieving that by stopping Trevor McCumby in his last fight to become the WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion. Plant is […]
Ryan Garcia's Career Is At A Crossroads After Latest News
Ryan Garcia is facing further setbacks, as evidenced by his latest injury news, which now puts the boxer at a crossroads. Garcia tasted the second defeat of his career when Rolando Romero beat him via a unanimous decision. The news was a massive upset, given Garcia’s last performance. Ryan had dropped Devin Haney three times […]
Is Mike Tyson Making A Comeback?
Mike Tyson could make a return to fighting amid the news that he may face Fedor Emelianenko in December. Tyson raised many eyebrows when he made his return to professional boxing last year, taking on Jake Paul. Mike entered the ring as a 57-year-old who had not boxed professionally since his 2005 loss to Kevin […]
B.J. Penn Arrested On Abuse Charges
B.J. Penn has reportedly been arrested on charges related to an abuse of a family/household member, as fans worry about the two-time UFC Champion. According to reports, Penn posted footage of the arrest, which took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The footage clearly shows the authorities arriving in Penn’s room, as he was […]
Jermall Charlo vs Thomas LaManna: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: YouTube: FightHubTVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_TrQ6gwe9E) Jermall Charlo returns to the ring with questions swirling and stakes high as he moves up to super middleweight for the first time in his career to face Thomas LaManna. After fighting just once since 2021, Charlo (33-0, 22 KO’s) steps back into the spotlight not just to win, but to […]
Caleb Plant vs Jose Armando Resendiz: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: YouTube: FightHubTVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhQ7psaJS6Q) Caleb Plant returns to action this Saturday night, making the first defence of his WBA interim super middleweight title against Jose Armando Resendiz. The bout headlines a promising night of action in Las Vegas, where Plant looks to remind the world he’s still a major player in the 168-pound division, and […]
Nate Diaz Turned Down A Movie Role; Conor McGregor Took It
Nate Diaz has revealed that he turned down the chance to star in ‘Road House’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film set a record for the most streamed film on Amazon Prime Video, bringing in around 50 million viewers globally in just the first two weeks since its March 21, 2024, release. Conor McGregor took the role, […]
Conor McGregor's Physical Appearance Causes Alarm – ‘The Booze, The Cocaine'
Conor McGregor’s physical appearance has caused alarm amid accusations of heavy drinking and cocaine usage. McGregor’s UFC career is uncertain, as he has not had a bout since his 2021 defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The Irishman suffered a broken leg, which has kept him out for an extensive amount of time. He […]