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Beterbiev vs. Bivol Media Workout – ‘I Don’t Like To Lose'
The open workouts took place for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol’s Undisputed Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. Beterbiev hopes to follow up on his win in the first fight which made him undisputed. He secured a majority decision to give Bivol the first loss of his career. It was arguably his toughest fight, with many […]
Crawford Rules Out 154 Return After Canelo Fight
Terence Crawford could very well retire after the Canelo Alvarez fight, as he dismissed a move back down to junior middleweight. Crawford is a four-weight world champion, having defeated Israil Madrimov in his previous fight. He won a decision to secure the WBA Junior Middleweight Title. Crawford is a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all […]
Volk Is In Training; Next Fight Is Imminent
Alexander Volkanovski is in Thailand, training with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling as he prepares for his comeback. Volkanovski could make his return at UFC 314. That event is scheduled for April 12 in Miami. Volk has not had a UFC fight since losing to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. He lost his UFC […]
Dubois And Parker's Mindset Ahead Of IBF Clash – ‘I'm Leaving With My Belt'
Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker gave an insight into their mindset as they prepare for their IBF Heavyweight Title clash this weekend. Dubois makes the second defense of his IBF Heavyweight Title, a belt he inherited after Oleksandr Usyk vacated once he defeated Tyson Fury. Dubois justified his credentials as a heavyweight champion by knocking […]
Stevenson Vs. Schofield Is Off; Schofield Withdraws
Shakur Stevenson’s WBC Lightweight Title defense against Floyd Schofield has suffered a major setback after the latter withdrew. Reports indicate that Schofield pulled out with an illness as he failed to make the Grand Arrivals. This is another hurdle that Shakur must overcome as his Matchroom Boxing debut has suffered several setbacks. He was initially […]
Beterbiev And Bivol's Grand Arrivals – ‘I Will Be Better'
The Grand arrivals took place for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol as they prepare for their Undisputed Light Heavyweight rematch on February 22. Beterbiev won the first fight via a majority decision to pick up Bivol’s WBA Title and win all the belts. It was a controversial decision, with some feeling that Bivol had done […]
Conor McGregor Appeals Sexual Assault Lawsuit Verdict
Conor McGregor has appealed the civil sexual assault lawsuit, which found him guilty after Nikita Hand won damages against him. McGregor was ordered to pay her damages and legal expenses after she accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2018 in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was initially named in the legal […]
Shakur Stevenson Vs. Floyd Schofield Predictions – ‘I Don't Think He's Ready'
Shakur Stevenson faces Floyd Schofield on February 22, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Shakur defends his WBC Lightweight Title for the second time. He won the vacant title after beating Edwin De Los Santos in a unanimous decision. His performance was criticized after he fought on the back foot, resulting in jeers from the […]
Ngannou Blames Dana White For Jon Jones Fight Failure
Francis Ngannou has put the blame on Dana White for the Jon Jones fight not happening. Ngannou against Jones is one of the biggest MMA fights to be made. However, fans are unlikely to see this following Ngannou’s departure from the UFC in 2023. The Predator left on very bad terms after contract talks broke […]
Joshua Returns To Training – What's Next?
Anthony Joshua has returned to training, raising question marks over his next opponent. Joshua suffered a stoppage defeat in his last fight against Daniel Dubois, as he missed out on becoming the IBF Heavyweight Champion. Joshua was dropped several times as Dubois stopped him in the fifth round. There were talks over a rematch. However, […]
Crawford Backs Shakur To Beat Tank – ‘Shakur’s Defense Is Too Tight'
Terence Crawford has given his take on a Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis fight. Crawford is very close friends with Shakur, who is preparing to face Floyd Schofield on February 22. Shakur makes a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title as he faces a lot of pressure coming into this fight. He has his first […]
Beterbiev Vs. Bivol Predictions – ‘It's A 50-50'
The Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch takes place on February 22 as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Beterbiev won the first fight via a majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion via a majority decision. The result divided some in the boxing community, who felt Bivol had done enough to win. But […]
Dubois Vs. Parker Predictions – ‘He Might Knock Him Out'
Daniel Dubois defends his IBF Heavyweight Title against Joseph Parker on February 22, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Dubois defended his title for the first time by stopping Anthony Joshua in his last fight. He produced a career-best performance, dropping AJ numerous times. It was the third win on the spin after his loss […]
McGregor Says His BKFC Debut Will Happen – ‘Mark My Words'
Conor McGregor says he has many fights lined up for BKFC as he expects to make his debut in the organization. McGregor is a part-owner of BKFC, as he continues to work his way back to fighting. He has been absent from fighting since 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Three […]
Should Boxing Bring Back 15-Round Fights?
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has ruled out having 15-minute boxing rounds. His comments arrived after Teofimo Lopez expressed his desire to see that implemented for undisputed world title fights. The WBA President Gilberto Mendoza has said that the organization could pilot this, raising speculation that boxing could see its return, endorsing Lopez’s comments. “I don’t […]
Pros React To Cannonier’s Stoppage Win Against Rodrigues
MMA pros have reacted to Jared Cannonier’s win against Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Vegas 102. Cannonier extended his record to 18-8 with a fourth-round stoppage. But he had to do it the hard way after getting off the canvas twice. He had the most difficult of starts. Rodrigues connected with two right hands to send […]
Cannonier Stops Rodrigues At UFC Vegas 102
Jared Cannonier stopped Gregory Rodrigues in the fourth round to get his first win in over two years at UFC Vegas 102. The 40-year-old took his record to 18-8 but had to overcome some major adversity to get the win. Rodrigues was the much better fight early on. He connected with two right hands to […]
Crawford Praises Keyshawn Davis' World Title Win – ‘Going To Be Around For A Long Time'
Terence Crawford reacted to Keyshawn Davis stopping Denys Berinchyk to win the WBO Lightweight Title. Keyshawn produced a comprehensive performance, dropping his man twice before getting him out of the ring with a fourth-round stoppage. It was Keyshawn’s first world title as he extended his undefeated record to 13-0. In his post-fight comments, Keyshawn called […]
Felix Sturm Dominates Benjamin Blindert In A Third-Round Stoppage
Felix Sturm produced a stunning performance to beat Benjamin Blindert via a third-round stoppage in their light heavyweight fight. Sturm dropped his man four times on his way to getting the stoppage. The five-time world champion showed his class immediately from the first round. He began on the front foot, connecting with a solid right hand […]
What's Next For Arnold Barboza?
Arnold Barboza Jr. defeated Jack Catterall to secure the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Title, as we look at his next steps. Barboza produced an impressive victory to secure a title shot against the full champion Teofimo Lopez Jr. He could become the next champion if Lopez moves up to 147 pounds and is stripped. Alternatively, […]