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MMA Fighter Killed After Alleged Break-In
Langston Sykes, an ex-MMA fighter, lost his life during an alleged home break-in at the age of 31. Reports indicate that Sykes was killed after being shot as he attempted to break into his ex-wife’s home in Lake City, Florida on March 4. It is believed that the homeowner fired shots in self-defence, as it […]
Natasha Jonas Vs. Lauren Price Predictions – ‘She Stops Her'
Natasha Jonas boxes Lauren Price on Friday in their welterweight unification, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Jonas is the IBF Welterweight Champion, who added the WBC belt following her last fight. She beat Ivana Habazin to unify the 147-division. This was the second time she unified a division after doing so at 154 pounds. […]
Canelo And Scull Size Each Other Up In Kick-Off Presser – ‘There’s No Other Canelo'
Canelo Alvarez and William Scull held their kick-off presser ahead of their May 3 fight. Canelo will have his first fight of 2025, as he aims to become undisputed at 168 for the second time. He arrives into the fight with a victory against Edgar Berlanga via a unanimous decision. He took the Berlanga fight […]
Taylor Vs. Serrano 3 Announced; Should It Happen?
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will face off for the third time on July 11, but is it a fight that should happen? The fight will take place on Netflix for the second time following their previous bout. Taylor won the second fight via a unanimous decision in a fight that broke records on Netflix. […]
Thurman And Jarvis Troll Each Other During Media Workouts – ‘I’m Gonna Teach You'
Keith Thurman and Brock Jarvis mocked each other during their open media workouts. The pair will face off on March 12 from Sydney, Australia. Thurman arrives into the fight as the much bigger name. He is a former two-time world champion, having unified the 147-division. His only loss has come against Manny Pacquiao, who went on […]
Pereira And Ankalaev Trade Words In Final Presser – ‘Chama Time Is Over'
Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev’s final press conference took place before their UFC 313 fight on Saturday. Pereira faces one of the toughest fights of his career as he puts his UFC Light Heavyweight Title on the line. Pereira knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in his last bout to round off a […]
Jonas And Price Make Weight – ‘It's A 50/50 Fight'
Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price made weight ahead of their unification on March 7. Jonas puts her IBF and WBC Welterweight Title on the line. She unified the division in her last fight, as she overcame Ivana Habazin to add the WBC belt to her collection. Price also put on a good performance, as she […]
UFC 313 Media Day Highlights – ‘I'm Ready To Give Everything'
Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev took part in media day before their clash on Saturday at UFC 313. Pereira is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion who knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in his last bout. That capped off an impressive 2024 following KO wins against Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka. Another win […]
What's Next For UFC's Broadcasting Deal?
The UFC’s broadcasting deal with ESPN is almost over, so what is next for them? The UFC signed their EPSN deal in 2018, which was worth approximately $1.5 billion. The network has a three-month exclusive period, which runs out after March, to agree on a new deal. If they do not do so, the UFC […]
Jones Vs. Aspinall Could Happen In The Summer; Winner Could Face Pereira
Dana White has hinted that Jon Jones could face Tom Aspinall in the summer in what would be the UFC’s biggest-ever fight. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion who has been facing increasing pressure to take on Aspinall following his last performance. Jones defended his belt by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, sending his […]
Ex-World Champ Rips Dana White's Entry Into Boxing – ‘A Pig, Dishonest'
Dana White has now officially entered boxing, which has resulted in a strong reaction According to reports, TKO Group Holdings Inc. have partnered with Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, to launch this venture. Turki Al-Sheikh is also on board, as TKO will be responsible for managing, promotion, and operations. White will […]
Ryan Garcia Vs. Rolando Romero Predictions – ‘He Will Knock Him Out'
Ryan Garcia returns to the ring for the first time since his no-contest against Devin Haney when he faces Rolando Romero on May 2, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Garcia received a one-year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine, as the Haney victory became a no-contest. He denied taking any substances intentionally, but […]
Teofimo Lopez Denies Racism Accusations – ‘We’re All Racists'
Teofimo Lopez has denied accusations that he is a racist following his recent controversial comments. Lopez is preparing to defend his WBO Junior Welterweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr. on May 2 at Times Square in New York City. It is the first card under Ring Magazine, making it a historic event. Lopez has been […]
Jonas And Price Ready For War – ‘I'm The Best'
Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price’s final pre-fight presser took as they prepare for their unification this Saturday. The welterweight clash will define the best 147-pounder in Britain. Jonas is the far more experienced fighter, having unified at 147 and 154. She defeated Ivana Habazin in her last fight to add the WBC belt to her […]
Garcia, Haney, Lopez Trade Words In Kick-Off Presser – ‘Just Watch Me'
The build-up for Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero’s May 2 fight from Times Square, New York City, is underway as the kick-off presser took place. Ryan returns to the sport following his year ban from boxing, which expires in April 2025. He was banned after failing VADA tests for Ostarine following his Devin Haney win. […]
Ilia Topuria Called Delusional For Moving Up To Lightweight
MMA coach Din Thomas says Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight came too soon after the featherweight champion’s decision to vacate his belt. Topuria won the featherweight title after stopping Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. He gave Volk the first stoppage loss of his career in his biggest win. He made one defense of the […]
Pereira Vs. Ankalaev Predictions – ‘He’s Going To Lose'
Alex Pereira faces Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Pereira arrives into the fight as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in his last fight to retain the title. He was linked with a move up to heavyweight to […]
New York Commission Could Overturn Davis Vs. Roach Result
The New York State Athletic Commission could overturn the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight result. Tank retained his WBA Lightweight Title with a controversial majority draw against Roach after the referee failed to call a knockdown in round nine. Davis took a knee in round nine and went to his corner to remove some […]
Malik Scott: Wilder Would Stop Ngannou
Malik Scott is adamant that Deontay Wilder will stop Francis Ngannou if they get into a boxing ring. Reports indicate that a fight could take place next, as both men are looking for their next opponent. Wilder was meant to box Curtis Harper in April. That would have been his first fight since his defeat […]
Who Is The Real Natasha Jonas?
Natasha Jonas boxes Lauren Price on March 7 in a welterweight unification, as we look at things fans may not know about her. Jonas is looking to make more history, having unified at 147 and 154 pounds. She unified the welterweight division in her last fight after beating Ivana Habazin to add the WBC belt […]