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Irish Establishment Mocks McGregor's Political Plans – ‘Unfit For Public Office'
The Irish political establishment has criticized Conor McGregor’s intentions to run for President. McGregor made a recent visit to the White House to meet the United States President Donald Trump. During his appearance, he spoke with the media and spoke out about his feelings towards Ireland’s problems. He singled out their apparent failure to deal […]
Will Topuria Face Islam Next?
Ilia Topuria is confident that he will fight UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev next. Tuporia has been vocal about his desire to become a champion in a second weight class, having conquered the featherweight division. He defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 to secure the title. That was the first time that Volkanovski suffered a […]
Plant Accuses Berlanga Of Avoiding Him – ‘We Sent Him The Contract'
Caleb Plant has hit out at Edgar Berlanga for not wanting to face off against him. Reports indicate that Plant is scheduled to have a fight on May 31 as the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion is in search of an opponent. Plant secured a victory against Trevor McCumby in his last fight with a […]
Fans React As Ryan Garcia Returns To Derrick James – ‘Top Tier'
Ryan Garcia will train with Derrick James for his upcoming fight against Rolando Romero. Garcia makes his return to boxing following his year suspension after failing VADA tests for Ostarine in the aftermath of his victory against Devin Haney. The findings meant that Garcia’s win became a no-contest, as he received a year-long boxing ban […]
Joyce Vs. Hrgovic: A Career-Defining Fight
Joe Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic this weekend, as boxing insiders gave their view on the upcoming clash. Joyce will face the Croatian after his initial opponent, Dillian Whyte, withdrew with a hand injury. Joyce’s career is potentially on the line, having suffered three defeats in his last four fights. He came out second best to […]
Zepeda Edges A Decision Against Farmer
William Zepeda beat Tevin Farmer for the second time to retain his WBC Interim Lightweight Title. The fight was another close encounter, as Zepeda edged out a majority decision: 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113. Farmer showed a lot of heart to overcome a possible injury to last the distance, but it was Zepeda’s night as he […]
Shields Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Mental Health – ‘Get Therapy'
Claressa Shields says Gervonta Davis needs therapy before a potential rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw with Roach in a very controversial fight. The referee did not call a knockdown in the ninth-round when Tank took a knee. Davis then went to the corner to wipe some grease from his face. […]
Jones Vs. Ngannou Worth $50 Million
Donn Davis, the PFL Chairman, says Jon Jones can make $50 million by fighting Francis Ngannou. The demand for the fight has resurfaced following Ngannou’s first-round KO win over Renan Ferreira on his PFL debut. The win showed that Ngannou is still one of the best heavyweights around since he had not fought in MMA […]
Mayer Beats Ryan To Set Up Undisputed Fight With Price
Mikaela Mayer repeated the trick against Sandy Ryan, beating her to retain her WBO Welterweight Title. Mayer came through with a unanimous decision victory, but she had to overcome some adversity as a big cut threatened to allow Ryan back into the fight. Sandy said she would be much better in this fight, having had […]
Moreno Secures Win Over Erceg On His Homecoming
Brandon Moreno secured a victory on his homecoming against Steve Erceg at UFC Mexico City via a unanimous decision: 49-46, 49-46, 49-46. Moreno, who is a former flyweight champion on two occasions, will now likely target a title shot against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. The first round was a cagey affair, as both men were […]
Mikaela Mayer Vs. Sandy Ryan Predictions – ‘She's A Better Boxer'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan do battle today, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Mayer is arguably one fight away from fighting for the Undisputed Welterweight Title against Lauren Price. Mayer got the better of Ryan in the first fight via a majority decision. The fight was controversial after Ryan alleged that someone from Mayer’s […]
Wilder's Next Fight Announced – ‘This Is A Game-Changer'
Deontay Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon in June in his next fight. Wilder has been out of the ring since getting stopped by Zhilei Zhang last year. That was his second consecutive defeat after coming out second best against Joseph Parker. Wilder’s record under his trainer, Malik Scott, has been disastrous. He has only managed […]
Arum Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Career – ‘Start Taking Boxing Seriously'
Bob Arum has advised Gervonta Davis to focus on his boxing seriously following his controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw after the referee failed to rule a knockdown in favor of Roach in round nine. Davis took a knee before he went to his corner to wipe some grease […]
Zepeda And Farmer Shove Each Other At Weigh-In
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer made the lightweight limit for their clash this weekend. Zepeda will hope to repeat the trick from their first fight, where he edged out a split decision. The win took his record to 32-0. However, he had to get off the canvas to secure the win. It was not his […]
Mayer And Ryan Make Weight; Ready For War
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan hit the scales at the welterweight limit, as they prepare for one of their biggest bouts. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title in her first defense having gotten the better of Ryan in their first fight. While she secured a majority decision win, the fight was dominated by the pre-fight […]
McGregor Hints At Possible ‘Retirement' – ‘There’s Something Else For Me'
Conor McGregor’s fight career could be over after he hinted that his focus is on politics. McGregor has not had a UFC fight since 2021, when Dustin Poirier stopped him. That took his record to three losses from his previous four fights as he suffered a broken leg. He had been on a mission to […]
Canelo Slams Benavidez's Career – ‘He Thinks He’s Superman'
Canelo Alvarez mocked David Benavidez’s achievements after he was asked whether he would face him. Canelo is currently preparing to face William Scull in May in an undisputed super middleweight clash. A victory over Scull secures him the IBF title, meaning he becomes undisputed for a second time at the weight class. Canelo is also […]
Arum Tells Fury To Stay Retired – ‘He’s Had Enough'
Bob Arum does not want Tyson Fury to come out of retirement amid increasing speculation that he will fight Anthony Joshua. Fury is the former WBC Heavyweight Champion and former unified heavyweight champion who has achieved generational wealth. However, the latter part of his career ended in defeat, as he suffered two losses to Oleksander […]
Zepeda And Farmer Ready For ‘Rounds Of War'
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer held their final presser, as they had plenty to say to each other before their Saturday fight. Zepeda secured a win in their first fight via a split decision to extend his record to 32-0. It was not his finest performance, but this was largely due to Farmer’s impressive performance. […]
Mayer And Ryan's Intense Final Presser – ‘I Sent Her To The Hospital With A Concussion'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan held their final presser for their WBO Welterweight Title clash. Mayer enters into the fight as the champion, as she took the belt from Ryan in her last bout. She edged out a majority decision to give Ryan her second career defeat in what was just her first title defense. […]