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What's Next For Filip Hrgovic?
Filip Hrgovic defeated Joe Joyce in their heavyweight fight, raising question marks over his next steps. It was the perfect response to Hrgovic’s last fight where he was stopped by Daniel Dubois. The defeat meant he missed out on the IBF Interim Heavyweight Title and the full title once Oleksandr Usyk vacated his belt. Hrgovic […]
What's Next For Tim Tszyu?
Tim Tszyu defeated Joey Spencer in their junior middleweight fight to bounce back to winning ways. The win ended Tszyu’s two-fight losing streak, having previously come up short against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. The Australian lost his WBO belt to Fundora while also missing out on the vacant WBC title. The Murtazaliev loss prevented […]
Tszyu Brutally Stops Spencer; Calls Out Thurman
Tim Tszyu returned to winning ways with a fourth-round stoppage win against Joey Spencer. The former WBO Junior Middleweight Champion put his recent poor form behind him. He was coming off losses against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. The Fundora loss meant he dropped his WBO Junior Middleweight Champion in the first defeat of his career. […]
Hrgovic Compounds Joyce's Misery
Filip Hrgovic gave Joe Joyce another loss as he secured a unanimous decision win in their heavyweight clash. The fight was billed as a career-defining one, with both men having plenty to prove. Joyce only had one win from four, as he was no longer the same fighter who was once the WBO Interim Heavyweight […]
Alimkhanuly Stops Ngamissengue To Remain IBF And WBO Middleweight Champ
Janibek Alimkhanuly knocked out Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round to remain the IBF and WBO Middleweight Champion. Janibek was the more superior fighter, as he overpowered his opponent. A right hand towards the end of the first round dropped Ngamissengue. While he got up from the canvas, the champion was in control. Janibek continued to […]
Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic Predictions – ‘We Knock Him Out'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions on Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic’s heavyweight clash this weekend. Joyces lost to Derek Chisora the last time out, taking his record to three losses from his previous four bouts. Those losses reduced his chances of securing a title shot, as he was no longer the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion. […]
Aspinall Told Not To Wait On Jones – ‘Get Another Fight'
Demetrious Johnson has told Tom Aspinall not to wait for Jon Jones as he may be wasting his prime years. Aspinall earned his shot at the UFC Heavyweight Belt after stopping Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. During UFC London, Tom was seen holding a toy duck, hinting that Jon Jones is avoiding him. With […]
Bisping Blasts Vitor Belfort Over Prior Failed Test – ‘A Brazilian Steroid Machine'
Michael Bisping has attacked his former opponent, Vitor Belfort, calling him the worst person in MMA. Bisping’s comments came during an appearance with Carl Froch on the latter’s podcast, as he slammed Belfort’s history of PEDs. Bisping faced Beltort, coming up short in their clash as he was knocked out. The defeat was the least […]
O'Malley Promises To Better In The Merab Rematch – ‘I Am So Excited'
Sean O’Malley says he’ll be “better” when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 316 rematch on June 7 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight is a rematch of their UFC 306 clash at The Sphere, where Merab defeated O’Malley to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. O’Malley later revealed he fought […]
Tszyu And Spencer Make Weight – ‘My Country, My Town, Let’s Defend It'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer made weight for their upcoming junior middleweight fight. Tszyu hopes to remind everyone of his world title credentials by returning to winning ways after losing his last two bouts. He suffered his first defeat against Sebastian Fundora, as he lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt. He had the chance to […]
Joyce's Final Words To Hrgovic – ‘Juggernaut 2.0, Here I Am'
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic weighed in ahead of their heavyweight clash this weekend. Joyce is facing one of the most critical fights of his career. He has suffered three losses from his last four fights, meaning it is a must-win bout. Two stoppage losses to Zhilei Zhang and then a defeat to Derek Chisora meant […]
Fans React To Eubank Jr. And Benn PPV Price
The Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn PPV price has been announced at $24.99, resulting in a strong reaction. Eubank faces Benn in their April 26 clash in a fight that has become very personal. The fight was initially set to occur in 2022 after all terms were agreed. Eubank would be coming down to […]
Hearn And Warren Hopeful Of Fury vs. AJ
Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren are still hopeful of a Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. The fight looked likely after Fury’s consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, as Joshua had also suffered a defeat to Daniel Dubois. However, The Gypsy King announced his retirement from the sport, while Joshua is currently injured and not expected […]
Davis vs. Roach Jr. Rematch Considered For June
The Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. rematch is being eyed for June 21. There is a narrative to run things back following the controversial result of the first fight. Davis secured a majority draw to retain his WBA Lightweight Title, but looking back, he had gotten away with avoiding defeat. The referee did not […]
Tszyu And Spencer Lose Their Cool – ‘Trying To Make Me The Bad Guy'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer held their final press conference before their junior middleweight clash this weekend. Tsyzu is looking to get himself back into contention with a world title shot following two losses on the trot. He is the former WBO Junior Middleweight Champion, a belt he lost after losing to Sebastian Fundora via […]
Joyce And Hrgovic Exchange Verbals During Presser
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic held their final presser before their heavyweight fight on Saturday. The fight is seen as a career-defining bout for both men. Joyce has lost three of his last four fights, coming up short in two losses to Zhilei Zhang and then Derek Chisora. That dented his heavyweight title hopes, as […]
Dana White Announces UFC And Meta Partnership
Dana White has confirmed that the UFC and Meta will work together in a new partnership. It is a major move for the UFC after White recently joined Meta’s Board of Directors. Mark Zuckerberg is known for being a massive UFC fan. He also trains in MMA, having competed in some tournaments. That led to […]
Wilder Teases An Ngannou Fight – ‘It's A Matter Of Time, Stay Tuned'
Deontay Wilder has teased that a fight with Francis Ngannou could happen soon. The pair have been linked with a boxing fight for some time. Wilder was reportedly in talks to face Ngannou over a two-fight deal. The first would have been in boxing, and the other would have been in MMA. However, Ngannou decided […]
Fans React To Beterbiev vs. Bivol PPV Numbers – ‘Financial Flop'
Boxing fans have reacted to the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch PPV numbers, which sold 340,000. The rematch took place on February 22, as Beterbiev avenged his defeat in the first fight via a majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. It was a reversal of the first fight where Beterbiev’s works […]
Tszyu And Spencer Look Sharp During Media Workouts – ‘I’m 100% Ready'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer’s media workouts took place ahead of their junior welterweight clash this weekend. Tszyu has plenty of pressure to perform, having recently lost his undefeated record. He lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt to Sebastian Fundora in his first career defeat. The Australian had the chance to win another world title […]