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Usyk Trolls Fury's Training For The Rematch – ‘Greedy Belly, You're My Friend'
Oleksandr Usyk reacted to Tyson Fury’s training ahead of their rematch on December 21. Usyk defeated Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. Despite winning via a split decision, Usyk dominated the fight. Fury’s only good rounds were the middle parts of the fight. Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, […]
Oleksandr Usyk Backs Anthony Joshua To Beat Daniel Dubois In World Title Fight
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is backing Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois when the pair fight for the IBF title on September 21 in London, England. Dubois (21-2-0 20 KO) will make the first defense of his IBF world title when he takes on Joshua (28-3-0 25 KO) at Wembley Stadium in the […]
Morrell Tears Into Canelo For ‘Ducking’ Cubans And Benavidez: ‘Berlanga Is Easy For Him’
WBA super-middleweight regular champion David Morrell has torn into Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez for taking another “easy” option by fighting Edgar Berlanga instead of his mandatory challengers. Morrell (10-0-0 9 KO) is considered one of the biggest talents in the 168lbs division and has held the WBA ‘regular’ world title since his interim belt, which he […]
Regis Prograis ‘Very Upset’ After Bout With Jack Catterall Canceled
Regis Prograis has admitted that it’s “very upsetting” that his August 24 bout with Jack Catterall has been canceled after the British fighter sustained an injury in training. Prograis (29-2-0 24 KO) and Catterall (29-1-0 13 KO) were expected to fight in Manchester, England later this month in a high-profile, super-lightweight non-title fight. But it […]
Madrimov Does An Insane Cartwheel In The Media Workout; Crawford Reacts – ‘I’m Taking That Belt'
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov held their public workouts in the run-up to their fight on Saturday. Crawford seeks to dethrone Madrimov for his WBA Junior Middleweight Title in his first fight in the division. He enters the fight with the best win of his career. Bud continued his 100 percent stoppage record at 147 […]
Garcia Announces A Fight With Pacquiao – ‘It’s Coming Soon'
Ryan Garcia says he will box Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition in Japan later this year. Garcia’s boxing career is in limbo following his one-year ban for Ostarine. Ryan tested positive after his win over Devin Haney, which became a no-contest. However, he was in Japan to see Manny take on ex-K-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo […]
Ryan Garcia's Ex Files For A TRO, But Wants To Withdraw It
Ryan Garcia’s ex-wife, Andrea Celina, has reportedly filed for a restraining order against him. According to TMZ, it is alleged that Garcia has been exhibiting violent and erratic behavior. It is claimed that on July 19 Garcia came to a restaurant where Drea spent time with her brother. Ryan reportedly threatened them as they left […]
Claressa Shields Picks Shakur To Beat Tank – ‘Shakur Is The Best'
Claressa Shields has picked Shakur Stevenson to beat Gervonta Davis. The two are the best boxers in the lightweight division as talks over a unification heats up. Davis holds the WBA Lightweight Belt, which he successfully defended by stopping Frank Martin. Meanwhile, Stevenson secured a win over Artem Harutyunyan to retain his WBC Lightweight Belt […]
David Morrell Ready To Shine At Light-Heavy After Super-Middle Champions ‘Ducked’ Him
David Morrell says he will “shine even more” at light-heavyweight ahead of his debut in the division on Saturday, after feeling he needed to leave super-middleweight because the champions refused to fight him. Morrell (10-0-0 9 KO) will debut at 175lbs this weekend at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, taking his place amongst a […]
Jarrell Miller Vows To Make Andy Ruiz Pay For Taking His ‘Big Check’
Jarrell Miller says he will make Andy Ruiz pay in their heavyweight bout on Saturday after ‘Big Baby’ paved the way for the defining, and most lucrative, moment of the Mexican-American’s career. Back in June 2019, Miller was scheduled to face unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden, but the New Yorker […]
Terence Crawford Blasts Ryan Garcia's Circle – ‘To Watch A Man Self-Destruct, What Friend Are You?
Terence Crawford has given his take on Ryan Garcia’s recent behavior. Garica is currently serving a year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine. The news meant Garcia’s win over Devin Haney became a no-contest. Garcia’s behavior also spiralled further out of control. He was arrested after causing $15,000 worth of damage to the Waldorf […]
BKFC 63 Betting Preview: Britain Hart Wants to Prevent ‘Star’ling From Being Born
Britain Hart may not have reached the top if the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship had been a more established promotion. During her first two fights with the BKFC, she fought for the Police Gazette Women’s Featherweight World Champion. Hart lost both fights, including the second by doctor’s stoppage, to start her BKFC career with a […]
Crawford Tells Madrimov – ‘It's The Terence Crawford Era'
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov made their grand arrivals ahead of their clash on Saturday. They face off in a WBA Junior Middleweight Clash as Crawford seeks to win Madrimov’s WBA belt. It is Crawford’s first fight in over a year since his ninth-round TKO win over Errol Spence Jr. The win made him the […]
Ryan Garcia Eyes BKFC Fight With Conor McGregor – ‘It’s A Very Big Possibility'
Ryan Garcia wants a BKFC fight with Conor McGregor while promising to stop Sean O’Malley. Garcia’s career has suffered a major setback since his positive test for Ostarine. He received a year ban, meaning his Devin Haney win became a no-contest. McGregor responded to the failed test by calling for Garcia to get a lifetime […]
Usyk Blasts Amateur Boxing; Demands Major Changes – ‘The System Is Rotten'
Oleksandr Usyk has called for changes to the amateur boxing system, as the sport could lose its place at the Olympics. Usyk knows the importance of the Olympics, having won gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He then turned professional a year later and went on to make history. The Ukrainian became undisputed at […]
Butterbean Calls Out Jake Paul – ‘I Want To Knock Somebody Out'
Eric Esch, known as Butterbean, has made Jake Paul a £1.5 million offer to fight him. The offer comes after Paul stopped Perry in the sixth-round round to take his record to 10-1. After the fight, Paul indicated he would fight Mike Tyson on November 15. Their bout was set for July 20, but Tyson […]
Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda ‘Verbally' Agreed; De La Hoya Calls It ‘Fake News'
Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda has reportedly been agreed ‘verbally’ for October 12, while Oscar De La Hoya has called it fake news. According to reports, the fight will take place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol, who will fight for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship in Saudi Arabia. The news follows […]
David Morrell: The Ultra-Talented Cuban With The Boxing World At His Feet
On Saturday night at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, David Morrell will fight on the deepest boxing card in the United States in many years. So deep is the card, that Morrell has gone relatively under the radar. Of course, much of the focus is on the headline bout, as it should be; pound-for-pound […]
Dana White Wants Aspinall To Face Winner Of Jones Vs. Miocic – ‘He’s The Best'
Dana White hopes to see Jon Jones take on Tom Aspinall in a huge heavyweight clash. The pair have been linked with a clash for some time. Aspinall staked his claim to the fight by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in the first round at UFC 304. Before the fight, White said the winner of this […]
Isaac Cruz Wants The Tank Davis Rematch This Year – ‘I Will Be Ready'
Isaac Cruz is interested in rematching Gervonta Davis this year. The two faced off in 2021 as Davis won a unanimous decision in a 135-pound clash. Despite suffering a defeat, Pitbull was praised for his come-forward style. After the fight, Davis revealed he injured his hand, raising question marks over how well Pitbull did. However, […]