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Benavidez Becomes WBC Champ After Bivol Vacates
David Benavidez is the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion following Dmitry Bivol’s decision to vacate the title. Benavidez secured himself a shot at the world title when he defeated David Morrell Jr. in his last fight. That made him the WBC and WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. He was then mandatory for the winner of Bivol vs. […]
De La Hoya Rips Dana White's Boxing Credentials – ‘What A Terrible Person'
Oscar De La Hoya bashed Dana White’s decision to come into boxing as he criticized his credentials. White confirmed that TKO Group Holding Inc. will work with the Saudis to launch a promotion, with reports that their first event could take place in September. It is rumored that this could be the Canelo Alvarez vs. […]
Joe Joyce Told To Retire ‘For His Health'
Joe Joyce has been advised to retire from the sport following his loss to Filip Hrgovic. Joyce suffered a fourth defeat from his last five fights, as he lost a unanimous decision. During this period, he was knocked out twice by Zhilei Zhang and suffered a decision loss against Derek Chisora, after which the Hrgovic […]
Ennis Ready For Stanionis; Targets Undisputed – ‘I’m Here To Collect All The Belts'
Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis face off this weekend in their welterweight unification, as Boots’ focus was on undisputed. Ennis is the IBF Welterweight Champion, a belt he defended successfully by beating Karen Chukhadzhian in his previous bout. It was the second time had beaten his man. However, the performance came under fire as Ennis was […]
Chisora Warned Against Fighting Dubois – ‘Dubois Will Kill Derek, He Might Die'
Dillian Whyte has advised Derek Chisora not to fight Daniel Dubois, with fears over his safety. Chisora defeated Otto Wallin in his last fight to secure his third win on the spin. That was his 49th fight, as he suggested that he would retire after his 50th bout. He mentioned names such as Anthony Joshua, […]
Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Diego Lopes Predictions – ‘Going To Be A Crazy Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Volkanoski will fight for the vacant UFC Featherweight Title. He lost the belt to Ilia Topuria in his last fight after the Georgian knocked him out at UFC 298 to win the title. The loss ended Volk’s four-year […]
Michael Chandler Vs. Paddy Pimblett Predictions – ‘He Gets A Knockout'
Michael Chandler faces Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Chandler has plenty to prove following his last performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat, losing the rematch just like he had done in their first fight. Chandler received a lot of criticism […]
McGregor’s Security Stops An ‘Attack'
Conor McGregor’s popularity is as low as ever after a man tried to attack him. The incident took place at BKFC Dubai, where McGregor was on hand to promote the event. He has a stake in the promotion, having previously indicated his desire to fight in BKFC. He has not been in a fight since […]
Fabio Wardley Vs. Jarrell Miller Promises To Be Explosive – ‘I Will Knock Him Out'
Fabio Wardley will box Jarrell Miller on June 7 in a heavyweight clash for the WBA ‘interim’ title. Wardley will fight from Ipswich Town’s Portman Road football stadium in front of his home fans. He arrives into the fight with a devastating KO win over Frazer Clarke last October. The win extended his undefeated record […]
Pros React To Lerone Murphy's Win Over Josh Emmett – ‘Outclassed Him'
Lerone Murphy overcame Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105 to retain his undefeated record, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. Murphy came into the fight with wins over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige, while Emmet had not been in a fight for over a year with an injury. The first round resulted in a clash […]
What's Next For Filip Hrgovic?
Filip Hrgovic defeated Joe Joyce in their heavyweight fight, raising question marks over his next steps. It was the perfect response to Hrgovic’s last fight where he was stopped by Daniel Dubois. The defeat meant he missed out on the IBF Interim Heavyweight Title and the full title once Oleksandr Usyk vacated his belt. Hrgovic […]
What's Next For Tim Tszyu?
Tim Tszyu defeated Joey Spencer in their junior middleweight fight to bounce back to winning ways. The win ended Tszyu’s two-fight losing streak, having previously come up short against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. The Australian lost his WBO belt to Fundora while also missing out on the vacant WBC title. The Murtazaliev loss prevented […]
Tszyu Brutally Stops Spencer; Calls Out Thurman
Tim Tszyu returned to winning ways with a fourth-round stoppage win against Joey Spencer. The former WBO Junior Middleweight Champion put his recent poor form behind him. He was coming off losses against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. The Fundora loss meant he dropped his WBO Junior Middleweight Champion in the first defeat of his career. […]
Hrgovic Compounds Joyce's Misery
Filip Hrgovic gave Joe Joyce another loss as he secured a unanimous decision win in their heavyweight clash. The fight was billed as a career-defining one, with both men having plenty to prove. Joyce only had one win from four, as he was no longer the same fighter who was once the WBO Interim Heavyweight […]
Alimkhanuly Stops Ngamissengue To Remain IBF And WBO Middleweight Champ
Janibek Alimkhanuly knocked out Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round to remain the IBF and WBO Middleweight Champion. Janibek was the more superior fighter, as he overpowered his opponent. A right hand towards the end of the first round dropped Ngamissengue. While he got up from the canvas, the champion was in control. Janibek continued to […]
Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic Predictions – ‘We Knock Him Out'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions on Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic’s heavyweight clash this weekend. Joyces lost to Derek Chisora the last time out, taking his record to three losses from his previous four bouts. Those losses reduced his chances of securing a title shot, as he was no longer the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion. […]
Aspinall Told Not To Wait On Jones – ‘Get Another Fight'
Demetrious Johnson has told Tom Aspinall not to wait for Jon Jones as he may be wasting his prime years. Aspinall earned his shot at the UFC Heavyweight Belt after stopping Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. During UFC London, Tom was seen holding a toy duck, hinting that Jon Jones is avoiding him. With […]
Bisping Blasts Vitor Belfort Over Prior Failed Test – ‘A Brazilian Steroid Machine'
Michael Bisping has attacked his former opponent, Vitor Belfort, calling him the worst person in MMA. Bisping’s comments came during an appearance with Carl Froch on the latter’s podcast, as he slammed Belfort’s history of PEDs. Bisping faced Beltort, coming up short in their clash as he was knocked out. The defeat was the least […]
O'Malley Promises To Better In The Merab Rematch – ‘I Am So Excited'
Sean O’Malley says he’ll be “better” when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 316 rematch on June 7 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight is a rematch of their UFC 306 clash at The Sphere, where Merab defeated O’Malley to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. O’Malley later revealed he fought […]
Tszyu And Spencer Make Weight – ‘My Country, My Town, Let’s Defend It'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer made weight for their upcoming junior middleweight fight. Tszyu hopes to remind everyone of his world title credentials by returning to winning ways after losing his last two bouts. He suffered his first defeat against Sebastian Fundora, as he lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt. He had the chance to […]