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Yadong Beats Cejudo After Controversial Eye Poke; Pros React
Song Yadong secured a win over Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle in controversial circumstances, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Yadong poked Cejudo in the eye in the third round, which meant he struggled to see from his left eye. Two fingers went in the eye, but the referee did not enforce any action. The […]
Bivol Dethrones Beterbiev To Become Undisputed; Trilogy Lined Up
Dmitry Bivol came out on top to get revenge on Artur Beterbiev with a majority decision win to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. Bivol came through adversity to give Beterbiev his first loss and set up a trilogy. Coming into this fight, Bivol said he would throw more. He lived up to his word […]
Parker Ends Bakole In Two; What's Next?
Joseph Parker knocked out his late replacement, Martin Bakole, in the second round to become the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion. Parker was initially meant to fight Daniel Dubois in an IBF Heavyweight Title clash. Dubois was making the second defense of his belt, giving Parker an opportunity to become a two-time world champion. Parker is […]
Adesanya Denies Being Washed Up – ‘I’m Just Chilling'
Israel Adesanya does not see himself becoming a champion in the UFC again. Adesanya is the former UFC Middleweight Champion, a belt he acquired after defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 287. But since then, his form has dipped drastically. Izzy has lost three consecutive fights, looking a shadow of the man who was once considered […]
What's Next For Shakur Stevenson?
Shakur Stevenson defeated Josh Padley in a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title, raising question marks over his next steps. Shakur made a successful start with Matchroom Boxing as he was making his debut. It was a long time coming after he saw three fights fall through previously. He was meant to fight Joe Cordina, […]
Shakur KOs Padley To Retain WBC Title, But Hand Issues Return
Shakur Stevenson knocked out Josh Padely after dropping him three times in the ninth round to remain the WBC Lightweight Champion. Padley was a late replacement after Floyd Schofield withdrew with an illness. The fight could have presented an obstacle for Shakur as he may have overlooked him. There has been mass talk over a […]
Joseph Parker Vs. Martin Bakole Predictions – ‘He’s Going To Knock Him Out'
Joseph Parker takes on Martin Bakole in a WBO Interim Heavyweight Championship clash today, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Parker had to contend with a last minute replacement after Daniel Dubois pulled out of their IBF Heavyweight Title clash last minute due to medical grounds. It was the second time a fighter had pulled […]
What's Next For Daniel Dubois?
Daniel Dubois’ withdrawal from the Joseph Parker fight rasies question marks over his next steps. Dubois pulled out of his IBF Heavyweight Title defense against Parker because of medical grounds. Martin Bakole got the shot as he will face Parker in a WBO Interim Heavyweight Title Clash. The winner will become the WBO mandatory for […]
Keyshawn Davis Names His 2025 Goals
Keyshawn Davis says he wants to fight three times this year, with a bout against Isaac Cruz next. Davis secured his first world title by defeating Denys Berinchyk with a fourth-round stoppage to become the WBO Lightweight Champion. In his post-fight comments, he made it clear that he wanted to secure the biggest fights with […]
Bellew Breaks Down Parker Vs. Bakole – ‘He Should Have Too Much'
Tony Bellew has given his take on the Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole fight. Parker was initially set to face Daniel Dubois in an IBF Heavyweight Title match-up. Dubois is the current IBF champion after having stopped Anthony Joshua in his last fight to retain his belt. But the fight was called off after Dubois […]
Mayweather Takes Credit For Crossover Fights
Floyd Mayweather looked back at his fight with Conor McGregor in 2017, saying it was a landmark event. Mayweather managed to put on a record-breaking event in a PPV that sold over 4 million buys across the globe. Mayweather went 50-0 to retain his undefeated record by stopping McGregor in the 10th round. Reports indicated […]
Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight: Poirier Or Oliveira
Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight has raised question marks over his next steps. Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight Title as Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopez at UFC 314 for the vacant title. Tuporia secured the belt after knocking out Volkanovski At UFC 298. He gave Volkanovski his first stoppage defeat in the weight […]
Davis Vs. Haney: Will It Finally Happen?
Gervonta Davis has said he is willing to fight Devin Haney after the latter’s prospective rematch with Ryan Garcia. Davis is currently preparing to face Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 as he defends his WBC Lightweight Title. Davis intends to retire this year once he has boxed three more times. He was linked with […]
Topuria Vacates Title – Volkanovski vs. Lopes Done
Ilia Topuria has vacated his UFC Featherweight Title, allowing Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to fight for the full belt at UFC 314. Reports indicate the fight will take place on April 12 from the Kaseya Center in Miami. Topuria won the belt after knocking out Volkanovski at UFC 298. It ended Volk’s four-year stint as […]
Parker vs. Bakole Set After Dubois Pulls Out; Is It Too Risky?
Joseph Parker will take on Martin Bakole after Daniel Dubois pulled out of their fight because of medical grounds. It was the second time that a fighter had pulled out with an illness from the February 22 card in Saudi Arabia after Floyd Schofield did the same, preventing his fight with Shakur Stevenson. Parker was set […]
Beterbiev And Bivol's Final Presser: Key Quotes
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol held their final presser before their Undisputed Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. Beterbiev will hope to repeat the lessons from the first fight where he beat Bivol by a majority decision. The result divided some in the boxing community as Bivol felt he had done enough to secure the win. […]
Henry Cejudo Vs. Song Yadong Predictions – ‘I Wonder How Much He Has Left'
Henry Cejudo, a two-time UFC champion, will face Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252 this weekend, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Cejudo’s record stands at 10-4. He retired once he beat Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020 after defending his bantamweight belt. He then made the decision to come back to the […]
Jake Paul Disappointed Over Missing Out On Canelo – ‘We Verbally Agreed'
Jake Paul expressed his disappointment at not being able to fight Canelo Alvarez. Reports initially indicated that a deal was close for a fight in May, which would have allowed Paul to secure his dream fight. He has spoken consistently about his desire to become a world champion before eventually facing Canelo. But things took […]
Shakur Stevenson Reacts To ‘Poisoning' Allegations – ‘I'm A Clean Boxer'
Shakur Stevenson has had his say on Floyd Schofield pulling out of their fight. Stevenson simply cannot catch a break as he prepares to make his Matchroom Boxing debut on February 22. He will now face off against Josh Padley in a fight that certainly is underwhelming. He was initially set for his Matchroom Boxing […]
Ngannou Sets His Sights On Boxing Klitschko
Francis Ngannou has named Wladimir Klitschko as a potential opponent for his next fight. Ngannou’s comments were made after recent reports that Klitschko could make a comeback. He was linked with a Daniel Dubois fight, which would have given him a title shot. There were suggestions that Klitschko wanted to break the record for being […]