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Topuria Promises To Submit Islam In Front Of Khabib – ‘I Have To Do It'
Ilia Topuria has vowed to submit Islam Makhachev if they ever face off at lightweight. Tuporia is the former UFC Featherweight Champion, a title he vacated after stopping Max Holloway at UFC 308 in his last fight. It was the first successful defense of his title, which he had acquired after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski […]
Fans Convinced Fury Will Fight AJ After Training Footage
Tyson Fury has teased fans with a potential comeback after he shared some footage of him in the boxing gym. Fury announced his retirement from the sport after Oleksandr Usyk defeated him for the second time. The defeat meant he missed out on becoming the Unified Heavyweight Champion, which would have set up a potential […]
Teddy Atlas Picks Ennis To Dethrone Stanionis – ‘I Don't See Ennis Having A Problem'
Teddy Atlas gave his insight on Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis’ welterweight unification fight this weekend. Ennis is looking to unify the division by adding Stanionis’ WBA welterweight title to his IBF belt. Boots is considered the favorite with a 33-0 record, which includes 29 knockouts. Ennis is known for being a power puncher, while […]
Ennis And Stanionis' Final Words – ‘I'm Going To Show The World I'm The Best'
Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis made weight for their welterweight unification bout on the weekend. Ennis is looking to become undisputed at 147 as he puts his IBF title on the line. He made a successful defense of the title after defeating Karen Chukhadzhian in his last bout. That took his record to 33-0, with […]
Volkanovski Promises To Bring The Belt Home – ‘That Strap Is Coming Back'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes both made the featherweight limit before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski can become champion once again after losing the belt in his last fight. He suffered a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, as it was the first time he had been stopped at featherweight. However, given that […]
Chris Van Heerden's Girlfriend Released From Russian Detention
Chris Van Heerden has had some positive news after his girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, is no longer doing time in a Russian penal colony. Van Heerden’s world was turned upside down when his girlfriend was arrested after making a visit to Russia to visit her family. She was charged with treason on the grounds of donating […]
McGregor Targets The Winner Of Chandler vs. Pimblett
Conor McGregor is targeting the winner of Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett next. McGregor’s comments arrive just as Chandler takes on Pimblett this weekend at UFC 314. McGregor has been linked with the fight against Chandler ever since they faced off as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. Chandler won the team challenge, while […]
Yair Rodriguez Vs. Patricio Freire Predictions – ‘It Can Go Either Way'
Yair Rodriguez faces Patricio Freire this weekend at UFC 314, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Freire has serious pedigree, having become a two-weight champion in Bellator. He left Bellator with a 24-6 record. He secured the featherweight and lightweight titles. Pitbull then joined RIZIN, aiming to win the featherweight and bantamweight titles. Pitbull has […]
Volkanovski Ready To Roll Back The Years – ‘People Will Write Books About It'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes held their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski has the chance to reclaim his featherweight belt after Ilia Topuria moved up to lightweight, as it became vacant. Topuria knocked out Volk in his last fight at UFC 298 to end his four-year reign as champion. It was […]
Ennis And Stanionis Ready To Deliver – ‘I’m The Best'
Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis held their final pre-fight presser before their welterweight fight this weekend. Ennis is looking to unify the division by adding the WBA belt to his IBF Welterweight Title. He is 33-0, with 29 knockouts to his name, making him one of the most destructive punchers in the division. He secured […]
Jaron Ennis Vs. Eimantas Stanionis: How Will It Play Out?
Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will fight in a welterweight unification as we look at how the fight could play out. Ennis puts his IBF Welterweight Title on the line as he enters the fight with an undefeated 33-0 record. He defeated Karen Chukhadzhian in his previous bout. It was the second time he had […]
Fury Could Return – ‘He Might Be Getting Bored'
Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown’s following comments hint the Gypsy King may come out of retirement. Fury announced his retirement from the sport following his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The two defeats prevented him from becoming the undisputed and unified heavyweight champion. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet. I’d like […]
Taylor And Serrano's Fiery Kick-Off Presser – ‘You Need This Fight'
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano had their kick-off presser as they prepare for their third fight on July 11. Taylor arrives into the fight as the favorite, having won the first two fights. She secured a split decision win in their first fight to remain the Undisputed Lightweight Champion. They ran things back on the […]
Volkanovski Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong – ‘I Have Something To Prove'
Alexander Volkanovski had plenty to say in preparation for his UFC 314 fight on Saturday against Diego Lopes, as he addressed the media. Volkanoski hopes to regain his featherweight belt, which he lost to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in the fight before. He was knocked out in the second round, which ended his four-year […]
Stanionis Confident About Beating Ennis – ‘I Can Do Everything'
Eimantas Stanionis gave fans an insight into his mindset in preparation for his Jaron Ennis unification fight this weekend. Ennis defends his IBF Welterweight Title, having beaten Karen Chukhadzhian in his last fight. It was the second time he had beaten Karen, having previously done so in 2023. The win extended his record to 33-0, […]
Roach Slams Tank For Not Honoring His Bet – ‘We Shook On It'
Lamont Roach Jr. has called out Gervonta Davis over the failure to honor his bet. Davis faced Roach last month in a defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. He arrived into the fight as a heavy favorite, as Roach was moving up from 130 pounds. However, Roch showed that he was no pushover, as he […]
WBC Orders Stevenson vs. Zepeda
The WBC has officially ordered Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda. Shakur is the WBC Lightweight Champion, a belt he acquired after defeating Edwin De La Santos via a unanimous decision for the vacant belt. He has made two successful defenses of the title, beating Artem Harutyunyan and Josh Padley in his last two fights. He […]
Keyshawn Davis Seeks New Opponent After De Los Santos Declines Fight
Keyshawn Davis is reportedly searching for a new opponent after Edwin De Los Santos turned down a fight. Keyshawn secured the WBO Lightweight Title in his previous bout by stopping Denys Berinchyk to secure his first ever world title, extending his undefeated record to 13-0. Reports indicated that he was in talks with De La […]
Canelo Alvarez Reacts To Trump's Policies – ‘Be Calm'
Canelo Alvarez addressed concerns faced by Mexicans living in the United States amid Donald Trump’s Presidency. Trump has indicated his desire to secure America’s borders by having a strong immigration policy. There are increasing concerns that some Mexicans may face deportation. This is despite having been in the country for a prolonged period due to […]
Stanionis Promises To Give Ennis His First Loss – ‘I Will Break Him'
Eimantas Stanionis has promised to give Jaron Ennis his first loss ahead of their welterweight clash on Saturday. It is the biggest fight of their careers, with the winner taking a step closer to undisputed. Stanionis is undefeated with a 15-0 record. His last fight was in 2024 with a win against Gabriel Maestre. He has accused […]