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UFC 323 – Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight division will serve up the rematch between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 323. Dvalishvili (21-4) enters UFC 323 attempting his fourth successful title defence of the year, a volume of activity practically unheard of for a modern champion. The Georgian powerhouse has built his reign on relentless […]
Gennadiy Golovkin Inducted Into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Gennadiy Golovkin will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) on June 14, 2026. Golovkin is a former two-time unified middleweight champion, who became one of the most feared punchers in the 160 division. His career record stands at 42-2-1 with 37 stoppages. His only two defeats came against Canelo Alvarez, although […]
Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Lawsuit Officially Dismissed
Conor McGregor has cleared a significant legal obstacle as a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him over an alleged incident during the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami has been officially dismissed. The accuser, who remains “Jane Doe,” filed a notice of “voluntary dismissal with prejudice.” The implications are that the accuser will not be allowed […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Huseyin Cinkara Breakdown
IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia is set to defend his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on Saturday, as look at how the fight could play out. The fight is Opetaia’s third title defense of 2025, having secured wins over David Nyika and Claudio Squeo, respectively. Jai had been linked with a fight against the […]
Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October. Aspinall’s first defense ended in a no-contest after an accidental double eye-poke in the first round from Gane left him unable to continue. Jones responded by changing his […]
Dana White's UFC Commitment Questioned
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026. White’s recent fight announcements for UFC 324 and UFC 325 caught O’Malley’s attention, leading Sean to wonder if White’s passion for matchmaking is waning. UFC 324 features Justin […]
Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail: Preview & Betting Tips
In a clash that has hardcore boxing fans buzzing, Shabaz Masoud meets Peter McGrail in a bout that could define the next major breakout star of the British super-bantamweight scene. Masoud (14-0, 4 KO’s) often referred to as “The Maverick,” fights like someone who understands timing and rhythm on a deeper level. His biggest weapon […]
Johnny Fisher vs Herbert Matovu: Preview & Betting Tips
Johnny Fisher returns to action this weekend in a heavyweight matchup against Herbert Matovu, a contest designed to keep Fisher active as he continues his slow build toward the British domestic scene. Fisher (13-1, 11 KO’s) enters as one of Matchroom’s most heavily promoted prospects, a fan favourite with a massive following and a style […]
Stripped Crawford Addresses WBC: Was It Justified?
Terence Crawford has responded after The WBC stripped him of his super middleweight belt after his failure to pay sanctioning fees. Crawford said The Ring Magazine title is the “only belt that’s recognizable.” This was after the WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed that the title was revoked due to Crawford’s failure to pay $300,000, which […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Targeted For 2026
An all-Japanese clash between undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue and three-weight champion Junto Nakatani is being targeted for the Tokyo Dome in May 2026. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news, which is contingent upon both boxers successfully navigating their next fights on the same card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 27. Inoue […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Joshua Van Breakdown
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Joshua Van at UFC 323 this weekend—here is a breakdown of the fight. Pantoja arrives into the fight on an impressive run of form. He is undefeated in his last eight fights, with his last defeat coming all the way in July 2020 against Askar Askarov. […]
Is Eddie Hearn Right About Devin Haney?
WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney has accused his former promoter, Eddie Hearn, of “switching up” his tune now that he no longer is with Matchroom Boxing. Hearn argues that Haney is now “fighting for money rather than legacy.” However, during his time with Matchroom, Haney became undisputed at 135 pounds. He would then become the […]
Is Heavyweight Champ Aspinall Losing His Cool?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has responded to the criticism he received following his no-contest at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane in October—including the comments from Dana White. The question is: Is he losing his cool? Aspinall’s first defense ended in a no-contest when a double eye-poke from Gane left Tom unable to continue after […]
UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC.com The co-main event of UFC 323 presents reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against surging prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja (30-5) has established himself as one of the most complete flyweights ever to hold the belt. His pressure, pace, jiu-jitsu skills, and willingness to engage in chaos have produced some of the division’s best […]
Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara: Preview & Betting Tips
In the cruiserweight division, Jai Opetaia stands as one of its most explosive and uniquely gifted forces. On Saturday, he meets Huseyin Cinkara, a heavy-handed, undefeated fringe contender looking to shock the world. Opetaia (28-0, 22 KO’s) is coming off the most dynamic stretch of his career. His breakout performance came in 2022 when he […]
Janibek Fails VADA Test, Lara Fight Off
Janibek Alimkhanuly (IBF/WBO Middleweight Champion) has tested positive for meldonium following a VADA test on November 15, meaning he will not face Erislandy Lara (WBA Champ) on December 6. The news means that Lara will now box Johan Gonzalez. Reports stress that Meldonium helps the body use energy more efficiently, so boxers can have better […]
Eubank Jr.'s Worrying Health Update – ‘I’ve Been Dealing With A Lot'
Chris Eubank Jr. shared footage of himself in hospital, as he revealed he will take time off from boxing due to health issues. The news comes following his unanimous decision loss to Conor Benn last month, tying their rivalry at 1-1. Eubank was almost knocked out in the final round after Benn dropped him twice, […]
O’Shaquie Foster Vs. Stephen Fulton Predictions
Fans gave their picks for the WBC Super Featherweight title clash between O’Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton on December 6. Foster arrives into the fight as the champion, having defeated Robson Conceição in November 2024. This was the perfect response, having lost his title in their fight in a highly-controversial split decision defeat in July […]
Mike Tyson Backs Ali Act Changes – Is It The Right Move?
Mike Tyson has ruffled a few feathers after supporting the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The act aims to make ‘changes’ to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act (“Ali Act”), with the new bill being backed by Dana White and TKO. The new legislation wants to implement Unified Boxing Organizations instead of the traditional […]
Lopez Wants Crawford At 160
Teofimo Lopez, the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, is eying a Terence Crawford bout at 160. Lopez’s comments follow as he prepares to box Shakur Stevenson on January 31 in a defense of his WBO belt for the fourth time. Teo secured a win over Arnold Barboza Jr. in May, but has been eying Bud for […]