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Sandy Ryan Unfazed By Mikaela Mayer's Trash Talk – ‘She Knows What I Can Do'
Sandy Ryan is unfazed by Mikaela Mayer’s war of words ahead of their fight on Saturday. Ryan lost the first fight via a majority decision, which was her second career loss. The defeat cost her the WBO Welterweight Title, which she had acquired after beating Terri Harper. The Mayer fight was full of controversy due […]
Usyk Could Fight Jake Paul In MMA
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has suggested he is open to facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout. Usyk has achieved everything in the sport of boxing following a remarkable 2024. He defeated Tyson Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Usyk then beat Fury in the rematch to solidify his status as the […]
De La Hoya Targets A Zepeda-Shakur Fight
Oscar De La Hoya wants to make a William Zepeda and a Shakur Stevenson fight happen. Zepeda is Shakur’s WBC mandatory. He was on course to face him for the full lightweight title. However, things took a turn when Zepeda pulled out of a prospective fight due to a hand injury. Shakur eventually moved on […]
Cain Velasquez Jailed For Five Years
Cain Velasquez, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, has been jailed for five years. The news arrives after Velasquez was arrested in 2022 on an attempted murder charge. Reports indicated that Velasquez was chasing Harry Goularte in his vehicle after the latter reportedly had sexually abused his son. It is believed that Goularte sexually abused Velasquez’s son […]
Boxing World Mourns Livingstone Bramble's Death – ‘I’ll Miss His Smile'
Former WBA Lightweight Champion Livingstone Bramble has passed away at 64. It is the second passing in recent times that has rocked the boxing world following George Foreman’s death. Bramble left his mark on the sport with two thrilling fights against Ray Mancini, and he came out on top in both bouts. He secured a […]
Lauren Price Backs Mayer To Beat Ryan; Has Eyes On Undisputed
Lauren Price has given her take on Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan as the pair rematch this weekend. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan for it in their first fight. The first fight was marred by controversy after Mayer alleged that Ryan had taken her trainer. Meanwhile, Ryan hit back with accusations […]
Bomac Tells Canelo Crawford Beats Him – ‘I’m Not Worried'
Brian McIntyre has backed his man Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez and secure his legacy. Crawford is expected to face Canelo in September on Mexican Independence Weekend. Crawford is currently a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all the belts at 140 and 147. He is undefeated with a 41-0 record, with 31 KOs to […]
Hearn Backs Joshua's Star Power – ‘He’s The Biggest Name'
Eddie Hearn has said Anthony Joshua is still a big enough star to fight anyone. His comments were made just as speculation increases over a potential Jake Paul fight. The Problem Child recently called out Joshua, who reportedly phoned Jake about a fight. Paul is looking for a big fight after talks over a Canelo […]
Pros React To Ulberg Beating Blachowicz – ‘Ran The Whole Fight'
Carlos Ulberg defeated Jan Blachowicz via a decision at UFC London in their light heavyweight clash, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. The two fighters entered the contest with contrasting fortunes. Blachowicz did not have a fight since losing to Alex Pereira via a split decision in 2023 at UFC 291. He had been out […]
Pros React To Brady Submitting Edwards – ‘Title Shot Next'
MMA pros reacted to Sean Brady beating Leon Edwards at UFC London. Brady secured a fourth-round submission win to give Edwards his second loss in a row. It is a massive blow for Edwards, who was the former UFC Welterweight Champion who is now on a poor run of form. Brady’s career is now on an […]
Callum Simpson's Homecoming Announced Against Ivan Zucco
Callum Simpson will return to the ring on June 7, fighting Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title. Simpson will return to the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley for another homecoming, just as he did when he faced Zak Chelli. He beat Chelli via a unanimous decision in a British and Commonwealth title bout. He […]
UFC Reacts To McGregor's Presidential Run – ‘He'd Do A Great Job'
The UFC has reacted to Conor McGregor’s decision to make a run for the Irish Presidency. The UFC has a good relationship with US President Donald Trump, who has attended UFC events on numerous occasions. McGregor attended the White House this month, where he met Trump and addressed the media. During that process, McGregor hit […]
What's Next For George Kambosos ?
George Kambosos Jr. defeated Jake Wyllie, raising question marks over his next steps. Kambosos arrived into the fight as the heavy favorite, as the pressure was on him to perform on his Matchroom Boxing debut. It was his first fight at 140 pounds after moving up from lightweight following his defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenko. Kambosos […]
What's Next For Sebastian Fundora?
Sebastian Fundora defeated Chordale Booker to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles, raising question marks over his next steps. Fundora retained his belts in a comfortable fourth-round stoppage following up on his win over Tim Tszyu last year. That extended his record to 22-1-1, making him one of the leading names in the […]
Fundora Demolishes Booker In Four Rounds
Sebastian Fundora stopped Chordale Booker in the fourth round to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. It was the first successful defense of his belts, which he acquired after beating Tim Tszyu last year in a split decision. It was all one-way traffic, as Fundora established his jab early on. He backed it up […]
Brady Submits Edwards In A Dominant Display
Sean Brady secured a fourth-round submission win over Leon Edwards at UFC London to give the latter his second consecutive defeat. The first two rounds were fairly even, with both men trading standing up. However, Brady got a takedown to end the first, as he shaded it. Brady knew that by getting Leon on the […]
Kambosos Beats Wyllie, Sets Sights On IBF Champ Richardson Hitchins
George Kambosos Jr. had a successful start to his time with Matchroom Boxing, beating Jake Wyllie in a unanimous decision: 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. The fight could have troubled Kambosos since Wyllie was a last-minute replacement. Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight after suffering from illness, giving Wyllie a chance. The two fighters produced a thrilling […]
Boxing World Reacts To George Foreman's Passing – ‘Legendary Boxing Champion'
George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, as the boxing community reacts to the two-time heavyweight champion’s passing. Foreman became known for the “The Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali in 1974. That was the first loss of his career, as Ali stopped him in the eighth round. Foreman bounced back with […]
Jones Vs. Aspinall Is ‘Going To Happen; It's Done'
Dana White says it is only a matter of time before Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is announced. This is the biggest fight to be made in the UFC, as the two heavyweights are on course to face each other following their last performances. Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Title after stopping Stipe Miocic at […]
Blachowicz Vs. Ulberg Predictions – ‘He's Got The Touch Of Death'
Jan Blachowicz takes on Carlos Ulberg at UFC London as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Blachowicz is targeting a title shot, aiming to disrupt Alex Pereira’s likely rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. Blachowicz’s comments arrive after Pereira lost his UFC Light Heavyweight Title to Ankalaev at UFC 313. Blachowicz has already faced Pereira and Ankalaev, coming […]