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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, […]
Arnold Barboza Jr. Shocks Jack Catterall To Win WBO Interim Title
Arnold Barboza Jr. upset Jack Catterall in his backyard to win the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Title. The win made Barboza mandatory for the WBO Champion Teofimo Lopez, as he edged out a split decision: 113-115, 115-113, 115-113. Catterall started the fight well, using his jab early on to keep his man at bay. However, […]
What's Next For Keyshawn Davis?
Keyshawn Davis beat Denys Berinchyk, raising question marks over his next steps. The fourth-round KO extended Keyshawn’s record to 13-0, as he grabbed his first world title with the WBO belt at 135. He defied the pre-fight controversy, where he accused Berinchyk of sending him a banana and watermelon in an act of racism. Keyshawn […]
Ngannou Wants Wilder Next – ‘Somebody Will Go To Sleep'
Francis Ngannou says his next fight will be in boxing, as he targeted a fight with Deontay Wilder. Ngannou has had two boxing bouts, losing both of them. He suffered a controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury, with many believing he had done enough to win. Former world champion Carl Froch was very vocal, […]
Jorge Masvidal Eyes Florida Senate Run – ‘I Could Make A Real Difference'
Jorge Masvidal has said he wants to run for the Senate and represent Florida. Masvidal made his name in the UFC by securing the fastest knockout in history by stopping Ben Askren in just five seconds. He also became the first person in the history of the UFC to become the BMF Champion, beating Nate […]
McGregor Joins The Music Business
Conor McGregor’s fight career appears no closer to restarting after he announced his latest venture outside of the Octagon. McGregor’s last UFC fight was in 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He suffered a broken leg, which has kept him out since then. His comeback plans were disrupted after he pulled out of […]
Keyshawn Davis Destroys Denys Berinchyk; Secures KO To Claim WBO Lightweight Title!
Keyshawn Davis knocked out Denys Berinchyk in the fourth round to win his first world title by picking up the latter’s WBO Lightweight Belt. The win was all the more impressive given the pre-fight antics. Keyshawn was unhappy after someone delivered a banana, watermelon and a note to his room, as he accused Berinchyk of […]
Catterall & Barboza Jr. Make Weight For Saturday's Clash
Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. made the junior welterweight limit before their clash on Saturday. Catterall is expected to beat Barboza in this WBO title eliminator. A win would make him mandatory for the full belt, which is currently held by Teofimo Lopez. The Takeover has been linked with a move up to 147, […]
De La Hoya Rips Canelo – ‘You've Never Done A Thing To Help The Mexican Community'
Oscar De La Hoya has criticized Canelo Alvarez’s decision to duck the Jake Paul fight in his latest segment of Clap Back Thursdays. Reports indicated that Canelo had signed a deal with Jake Paul for a fight on Cinco de Mayo. However, it was later announced that Alvarez had inked a four-fight deal with the […]
Topuria Warns Pimblett Over His Controversial Comments – ‘I’m Going To Take Your Head Off'
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria has warned Paddy Pimblett over his controversial comments. Topuria reacted after Pimblett suggested that he would be open to fighting him if the champion moved up to lightweight. Topuria knocked out Max Holloway at UFC 308 in his last fight to make a successful first defense of his featherweight title. […]
Teddy Atlas Shares Thoughts On Catterall vs. Barboza Jr. – ‘He's Going To Live Or Die'
Teddy Atlas gave his take on the Jack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. fight as they face off on February 15. Catterall knows a victory makes him the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Champion, thus becoming mandatory for the full champion Teofimo Lopez. Catterall has bounced back impressively since his controversial split decision loss to Josh […]
Teddy Atlas Weighs In On Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk – ‘It Ain't Gonna Be That Easy'
Keyshawn Davis takes on Denys Berinchyk, as Teddy Atlas gave his view on the fight. Davis is aiming to win his first world title by taking on the WBO Lightweight Champion. Keyshawn is undefeated with a 12-0 record. He knocked out Gustavo Lemos in his last fight to set up the title shot. He has […]
Catterall & Barboza Jr. Size Each Other Up In Final Presser
Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. had their last presser in the run-up to their WBO Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator on the weekend. Catterall arrives into the fight as the favorite. He knows a win secures him a mandatory title shot against the champion Teofimo Lopez. Catterall is 30-1 with 13 knockouts. He defeated Regis Prograis […]
Robocop Looking To Take Out A Cannon
After stops in Saudi Arabia and Australia, the UFC returns to Las Vegas this week and there is a heavy focus on the middleweight’s. That’s because three of the fights on the main card feature middleweight bouts. With this in mind, you have to feel that all six middleweight contenders will be looking to lay […]
Bradley: Crawford Top Of His Generation If He Beats Canelo
Tim Bradley feels that Terence Crawford will become the best fighter of his generation if he beats Canelo Alvarez. Reports indicate that Crawford will face Alvarez in September on Mexican Independence Weekend in a super middleweight clash. The fight will see him move up two weight classes from 154 pounds to try and secure one […]
Imane Khelif Threatens Legal Action Over Gender Controversy
Imane Khelif has said she will take legal action following the fallout over her ‘gender controversy’ at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Khelif won gold at the games, marking an end to a difficult period for her. The boxer suffered controversy after her win against Angela Carini. The latter ended up quitting after getting hit […]
Usyk Will Retire After Two More Fights – Who Will He Face?
Oleksandr Usyk says he will walk away from boxing after two more fights. Usyk solidified his position as the best heavyweight of this generation after his wins over Tyson Fury. He beat The Gypsy King twice to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion and retain his unified heavyweight belts. The win also meant Usyk became a […]
Keyshawn Davis Accuses Berinchyk Of A Racist Act
Keyshawn Davis and Denys Berinchyk held a fiery final pre-fight presser before their clash on Friday. Davis seeks to dethrone the WBO Lightweight Champion and gain his first-ever world title. Keyshawn arrives into the fight as an undefeated boxer with a 12-0 record. Davis has 8 knockouts to his resume, stopping Gustavo Lemos in his […]
Top Rank And ESPN Are Done – What's Next?
ESPN and Top Rank will go their separate ways following their eight-year relationship. Reports indicate that they will part in the summer. However, Top Rank could leave earlier if it reaches a deal with another broadcaster. The news comes in light of the uncertainty surrounding ESPN’s future with the big sports. The UFC is also […]