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Is Eubank Jr. Really A Villain? — ‘I've Been Through Too Much'
Chris Eubank Jr. has given fans insight into his mindset amid the perception that he has not always been likeable. Eubank Jr. is preparing for the biggest fight of his career when he faces Conor Benn this weekend. He is the favorite heading into this fight. Benn will jump up from a lower weight class […]
Wilder Targets Jarrell Miller – ‘I Don’t Play, Respect The Name'
Deontay Wilder has reacted angrily to Jarrell Miller’s recent comments as a potential fight could be in the offing. Wilder has not been in the best form lately, having come up short in his last two fights. He lost a unanimous decision to Joseph Parker, a defeat that prevented him from securing an Anthony Joshua […]
Tyson’s Ex-Trainer Regrets Telling Fans To Bet Against Jake Paul – ‘People Lost Money'
Mike Tyson’s former trainer, Jeff Fenech, admits that he regrets telling people to bet on Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul. Tyson returned to professional boxing last year when he took on Paul in an exhibition. It was Netflix’s first boxing fight, and the event broke records by becoming the most streamed boxing event ever. […]
Is The UFC Headed For Netflix?
Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO, has commented on whether the network will obtain the broadcasting rights for the UFC. The UFC’s current deal with ESPN is coming to an end this year. ESPN had a three-month exclusive window to negotiate a new deal, which expired on April 16, giving it chance to speak with other networks. […]
Pimblett Sets His Sights On UFC Abu Dhabi
Paddy Pimblett plans on having his next fight in October this year, which could see him line up at UFC Abu Dhabi. Pimblett is coming off the best win of his career after stopping Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314. The win took his record to 7-0, following up on his impressive […]
Eubank Vs. Benn Predictions – ‘I Give Him The Edge'
Chris Eubank Jr. faces Conor Benn in their clash this weekend, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Benn and Eubank go head to head as they seek to live up to their father’s famous rivalry. The fight has been marred by mass controversy. Their initial 2022 fight was called off after Benn failed VADA tests […]
Aspinall Teases News Over His Next Fight – ‘I Have Been Sworn To Secrecy'
Tom Aspinall has hinted at some big news for his upcoming fight. The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion has been chasing a title shot against Jon Jones after stopping Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. Dana White confirmed that Aspinall would get the fight if he beat Blaydes, putting the ball in Jones’ court over whether […]
Shakur Ditches Matchroom For Zepeda Title Defense
Shakur Stevenson has reportedly left Matchroom Boxing for his next fight against William Zepeda, much to the shock of the boxing community. Stevenson signed a two-fight deal with Matchroom after leaving Top Rank with a view to expanding his profile globally. However, his time with Matchroom has not gone as well as it may have […]
Canelo Explains Why He Won't Fight Benavidez – ‘He Is Very Disrespectful'
Canelo Alvarez has explained why he has been so reluctant to fight David Benavidez. Canelo is preparing to fight William Scull in May for the chance to become undisputed at 168 pounds for the second time. A win would add Scull’s IBF title, which was stripped from Canelo after he chose to box Edgar Berlanga […]
Whittaker Stops Cameron In Style
Ben Whittaker secured a second-round stoppage victory against Liam Cameron to banish the demons from their first fight. Whittaker had plenty to prove coming into this bout. He was accused of quitting in the first fight after the pair fell through the ropes. Cameron was able to continue, unlike Whittaker, who was accused of quitting. […]
Dalton Smith Drops Mathieu Germain 3 Times To Set Up Title Shot
Dalton Smith dropped Mathieu Germain three times on his way to a unanimous decision win: 117-107 and 119-105. The victory solidified his position in the junior welterweight division, as he is now mandatory for the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Alberto Puello. Smith started slow, although his intentions were clear when he missed with a right hand […]
Keyshawn Davis Targets Lamont Roach Jr. – ‘Let’s Make It Happen'
Keyshawn Davis says that he wants to face Lamont Roach Jr. if the latter defeats Gervonta Davis in their expected rematch. Keyshawn is the WBO Lightweight Champion after he stopped Denys Berinchyk to win his first world title. He is set to defend his belt next against Edwin De la Santos, who is coming off […]
Joe Rogan Slams Cain Velasquez’s Sentence – ‘He Shouldn’t Be In Prison'
Joe Rogan has given his take on Cain Velasquez’s recent five-year sentence. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion is doing time after his no contest for attempted murder. He was also facing charges that involved assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm from a vehicle. This followed after his 2022 arrest when he fired […]
Canelo Desperate For The Bivol Rematch – ‘That’s The Only Fight'
Canelo Alvarez is desperate to rematch Dmitry Bivol after claiming that he was not 100% in the first fight. Canelo faced Bivol for his WBA Light Heavyweight Title as he moved up from super middleweight. Canelo had already secured a title at the weight class previously when he stopped Sergey Kovalev to becomw the WBO […]
Cameron Questions Whittaker's Weight – ‘He’s Getting Smaller'
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron made the light heavyweight limit ahead of their clash on April 20. It is the biggest fight of both men’s careers based on everything that played out in the first fight. The bout ended in a split-decision technical draw, 58-57, 57-58, and 58-58, after the fight was stopped in the […]
Garcia Changes His Stance On VADA
Ryan Garcia will undergo VADA and USADA testing for any rematch with Devin Haney. Garcia has been unhappy with VADA after he failed VADA tests for Ostarine in the aftermath of his Haney win last year. The victory became a no-contest, much to Garcia’s dismay. He denied taking any substances, while his team also argued […]
Topuria Open To Fighting McGregor – ‘That Would Be Great'
Ilia Topuria is not opposed to a Conor McGregor fight. Topuria is the former UFC Featherweight Champion who stopped Max Holloway in his last fight. He recently moved up to lightweight in the hope of securing a fight with the UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. This is with a view to securing a belt in […]
McGregor Slams Irish Leadership In Tucker Carlson Interview – ‘We Are Not A Democratic Country'
Conor McGregor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Irish political process during his interview with Tucker Carlson. McGregor forged a name for himself as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the UFC. He became a two-weight world champion, winning belts at featherweight and lightweight. However, his career has taken a nosedive, having not had […]
Joshua Has Up To ‘Three' Fights Left
Eddie Hearn has said Anthony Joshua has a maximum of three fights left before he retires from the sport. Joshua is preparing for his next fight, with reports that he will be back in the summer after suffering an injury following his last bout. AJ was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round, […]
Whittaker And Cameron Ready For Battle – ‘Let The Games Begin'
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron’s final presser took place as they prepare for their April 20 clash. The fight takes place at light heavyweight, as the pair runs things back in their rematch. The first fight finished as a split-decision technical draw, as the bout ended in the fifth round: 58-57, 57-58, and 58-58. This […]