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Zepeda Vs. Farmer Tactical View
William Zepeda rematches Tevin Farmer this weekend as we look at how both men will approach this fight. Zepeda won the first fight in a split decision, with many feeling this was Zepeda’s toughest fight. That took his record to 32-0, with 27 wins by knockout. Farmer was one of the very few men he […]
MMA Fans React To Pereira's ‘Injury' – ‘Excuses'
MMA fans have reacted after Alex Pereira said he was injured in his fight against Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev gave Alex his first loss at the weight class, which ended his record of five wins in a row. The fight did not play out as many had expected. Ankalaev managed to outwork Pereira and even landed […]
Jermall Charlo Is Back
Jermall Charlo has returned to big-time boxing with reports he will fight on a PBC card on May 31. Reports indicate he will return on a Caleb Plant card in Las Vegas. Charlo is the former WBC Middleweight Champion. He acquired the belt after beating Brandon Adams in 2019. He made three defenses of his […]
Joshua's Next Fight Moves A Step Closer
Eddie Hearn said he would like Anthony Joshua’s next fight to be either Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury. Joshua’s next opponent is no clearer following his loss to Dubois in his last bout. Dubois dropped him numerous times as AJ suffered a shock defeat. It was a major upset since Joshua looked back to his […]
Mayer And Ryan Face Off For The First Time – ‘She Loves To Talk'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan faced off against each other for the first time during the fight week before they box on Saturday. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan in the previous fight to claim the belt. It was a close majority decision, but Mayer did enough to sway the judges. The build-up […]
Chisora Targets A Massive Final Fight
Derek Chisora wants a massive fight for his last bout as speculation increases over who he could face. Chisora has rolled back the years of late, securing career-best wins against Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin. He dropped both men to the canvas on his way to unanimous decision wins. The Wallin fight was his 49th […]
Oliveira Calls For Makhachev Rematch – ‘I’m Coming After This Belt'
Charles Oliveira wants a rematch with Islam Makhachev to avenge his defeat to the UFC Lightweight Champion. Oliveira is coming off a win against Michael Chandler at UFC 309. That was the perfect response following his loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. However, he has still longed to avenge the defeat to Makhachev. Oliveira […]
Dana White Ignored Logan's UFC Fight Request
Dana White reportedly ignored Logan Paul’s wish to fight in the UFC. Logan is currently campaigning in WWE, having established himself in the sport following his last boxing bout. Paul beat Dillon Danis in 2023 after the latter was disqualified for attempting a chokehold during their boxing bout. Logan’s appearance in WWE could theoretically have […]
Aspinall’s Father Slams Jones – ‘Just Another Bum'
Tom Aspinall’s father, Andy Aspinall, has slammed Jon Jones as a fight with his son has failed to materialize. Aspinall earned a title shot after stopping Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Meanwhile, Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Title by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Jones downplayed a fight with Aspinall, saying the Brit does […]
Sandy Ryan Unfazed By Mikaela Mayer's Trash Talk – ‘She Knows What I Can Do'
Sandy Ryan is unfazed by Mikaela Mayer’s war of words ahead of their fight on Saturday. Ryan lost the first fight via a majority decision, which was her second career loss. The defeat cost her the WBO Welterweight Title, which she had acquired after beating Terri Harper. The Mayer fight was full of controversy due […]
Usyk Could Fight Jake Paul In MMA
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has suggested he is open to facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout. Usyk has achieved everything in the sport of boxing following a remarkable 2024. He defeated Tyson Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Usyk then beat Fury in the rematch to solidify his status as the […]
De La Hoya Targets A Zepeda-Shakur Fight
Oscar De La Hoya wants to make a William Zepeda and a Shakur Stevenson fight happen. Zepeda is Shakur’s WBC mandatory. He was on course to face him for the full lightweight title. However, things took a turn when Zepeda pulled out of a prospective fight due to a hand injury. Shakur eventually moved on […]
Cain Velasquez Jailed For Five Years
Cain Velasquez, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, has been jailed for five years. The news arrives after Velasquez was arrested in 2022 on an attempted murder charge. Reports indicated that Velasquez was chasing Harry Goularte in his vehicle after the latter reportedly had sexually abused his son. It is believed that Goularte sexually abused Velasquez’s son […]
Boxing World Mourns Livingstone Bramble's Death – ‘I’ll Miss His Smile'
Former WBA Lightweight Champion Livingstone Bramble has passed away at 64. It is the second passing in recent times that has rocked the boxing world following George Foreman’s death. Bramble left his mark on the sport with two thrilling fights against Ray Mancini, and he came out on top in both bouts. He secured a […]
Lauren Price Backs Mayer To Beat Ryan; Has Eyes On Undisputed
Lauren Price has given her take on Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan as the pair rematch this weekend. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan for it in their first fight. The first fight was marred by controversy after Mayer alleged that Ryan had taken her trainer. Meanwhile, Ryan hit back with accusations […]
Bomac Tells Canelo Crawford Beats Him – ‘I’m Not Worried'
Brian McIntyre has backed his man Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez and secure his legacy. Crawford is expected to face Canelo in September on Mexican Independence Weekend. Crawford is currently a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all the belts at 140 and 147. He is undefeated with a 41-0 record, with 31 KOs to […]
Hearn Backs Joshua's Star Power – ‘He’s The Biggest Name'
Eddie Hearn has said Anthony Joshua is still a big enough star to fight anyone. His comments were made just as speculation increases over a potential Jake Paul fight. The Problem Child recently called out Joshua, who reportedly phoned Jake about a fight. Paul is looking for a big fight after talks over a Canelo […]
Pros React To Ulberg Beating Blachowicz – ‘Ran The Whole Fight'
Carlos Ulberg defeated Jan Blachowicz via a decision at UFC London in their light heavyweight clash, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. The two fighters entered the contest with contrasting fortunes. Blachowicz did not have a fight since losing to Alex Pereira via a split decision in 2023 at UFC 291. He had been out […]
Pros React To Brady Submitting Edwards – ‘Title Shot Next'
MMA pros reacted to Sean Brady beating Leon Edwards at UFC London. Brady secured a fourth-round submission win to give Edwards his second loss in a row. It is a massive blow for Edwards, who was the former UFC Welterweight Champion who is now on a poor run of form. Brady’s career is now on an […]
Callum Simpson's Homecoming Announced Against Ivan Zucco
Callum Simpson will return to the ring on June 7, fighting Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title. Simpson will return to the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley for another homecoming, just as he did when he faced Zak Chelli. He beat Chelli via a unanimous decision in a British and Commonwealth title bout. He […]