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Saudis Still Want Joshua Vs. Wilder
Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder could still take place with the Saudis targeting this fight. The fight was first mentioned around 2018, when it would have been for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Joshua held three of the heavyweight titles, while Wilder held the WBC belt. Reports indicated that Wilder’s team made a $50 million offer, […]
Jake Paul's PFL Debut Much Closer – ‘The Fall Of This Year'
PFL chairman Donn Davis expects Jake Paul to make his PFL debut by the end of this year. Jake signed a deal with the PFL in 2023 as part of a major revamp of the organization. The PFL also signed Francis Ngannou, Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, to name a few. Jake has not made […]
Makhachev And Tsarukyan's Intense Face-Off At Final Presser
Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan had an intense face-off in their pre-fight presser ahead of their lightweight clash at UFC 311 on Saturday. Makhachev puts his UFC Lightweight Title on the line. Islam defeated Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in his last fight. He secured a last-round submission to secure a third successful defense of […]
UFC 311 – Betting Preview
The UFC’s first big event of the year is just a couple of days away and it’s jam packed with featured bouts that could headline most cards. There is not one but two title fights on the card, possible title eliminators and more. But first, let’s start with a look at the main event. Can […]
New Lawsuit Accuses Conor McGregor Of Sexual Assault
Conor McGregor has been issued with a lawsuit by a woman who has accused him of sexually assaulting her in the aftermath of a 2023 NBA Finals game. This is the second time in recent memory that McGregor has faced a lawsuit on such grounds. Nikita Hand first issued a civil sexual assault lawsuit, alleging […]
UFC Seeks $1 Billion+ Annually For New Broadcast Deal
The UFC wants over $1 billion annually for their new broadcasting deal. That is according to a Bloomberg report. That figure is more than double what the UFC is currently getting. Under their deal with ESPN, the UFC is paid $450 million a year. The UFC inked their deal with ESPN in 2018. Under the […]
Dana White Slams FlyFrontier For Khabib's Removal – ‘That’s How Dumb They Are'
Dana White has slammed FlyFrontier for throwing Khabib Nurmagomedov off their plane. Khabib caused quite a stir after a disagreement broke out over his seating arrangements. Nurmagomedov was seated next to an emergency exit. This required him to help out if an emergency arose. The former UFC Lightweight Champion seems more than capable based on […]
Bivol Wants Revenge In The Beterbiev Rematch – ‘I Am Better'
Dmitry Bivol is desperate to gain revenge on Artur Beterbiev in their February 22 rematch. Beterbiev gave Bivol his first loss as he won a majority decision to become the Undisputed Lightweight Champion. The result divided the boxing community, with some believing Bivol had done enough to win. But Beterbiev’s stronger work in the championship […]
Makhachev Vs. Tsarukyan Predictions – ‘He Is Just On Another Level'
Islam Makhachev faces Arman Tsarukyan this weekend at UFC 311, as fighters gave their predictions. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the fourth time. Islam secured the title with a win over Charles Oliveira. He defended the belt successfully by beating Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in his last fight. He submitted Dustin in […]
Keyshawn Davis Eyeing Welterweight Move – ‘I Got The Size And Strength'
Keyshawn Davis says he is ready to fight at welterweight but still has some goals to achieve at lightweight. Davis will face Denys Berinchyk for the WBO Lightweight Title next. It is his first world title opportunity as he seeks to extend his record to 13-0. He enters the fight with a second-round knockout win […]
Tim Bradley Backs Gervonta Davis' Criticism of Turki Alalshikh
Tim Bradley has backed Gervonta Davis’ criticism towards Turki Alalshikh. Tank was unhappy after not being invited to the Ring Magazine Award Ceremony. His rivals were present, making Tank’s absence even more noticeable: Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. Davis is currently a world champion, unlike Haney and Garcia, who both got […]
Deontay Wilder To Face Curtis Harper On April 26
Deontay Wilder will return to the ring on April 26 on BLK Prime against Curtis Harper. Wilder hopes to bounce back from his recent performances as question marks remain over his form. Zhilei Zhang knocked out Wilder in his last fight to give him his second loss in a row. He had come out second […]
Eddie Hearn Reveals Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Options – ‘Bakole In Africa'
Eddie Hearn has updated fans on who Anthony Joshua could fight next. Joshua’s primary target was a fight against Tyson Fury. However, the Gypsy King recently confirmed that he was retiring from the sport. The news came after his two consecutive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk. The losses meant that Fury missed out on becoming the […]
PFL Chairman Donn Davis Confirms End of Bellator Brand
Donn Davis, the Chairman of the PFL, has confirmed that the Bellator brand is over. Bellator merged with PFL in 2023 after the latter made a deal to buy the promotion. It was done with the aim of creating the biggest fights in MMA. Champions from the PFL and Bellator would face each other. This […]
Haney And Garcia Rematch Much Closer After Major Update
A Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia rematch is a lot closer after both fighters agreed to major conditions. They faced off last April as Garcia came through with a majority decision victory. It was one of the biggest upsets in recent memory. But the result was turned into a no-contest once Garcia tested positive for […]
Airline Denies Racially Profiling Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fly Frontier flight has denied accusations of racial profiling after Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from their plane. An incident took place between Khabib and a member of their staff due to a dispute over the Russian being seated next to an emergency exit. Those seated near the exits are required to comply with safety protocol […]
Boxing World Reacts To Fury's Retirement – ‘I Saw That Coming'
Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, which has left fans wondering whether he is serious about the announcement. His comments arrived following his second defeat against Oleksandr Usyk, where he missed out on becoming a unified heavyweight champion. It was also a major setback since Fury would have been in a position to […]
Holyfield Says He Is The Greatest; Better Than Ali
Evander Holyfield has controversially claimed he is the greatest fighter ever. Holyfield is a two-weight undisputed champion, having conquered the cruiserweight and heavyweight division. He also became a four-time heavyweight world champion during this process. He appeared at the Ring Magazine Awards Ceremony, where he asked about Muhammad Ali. Ali is regarded as the greatest […]
Gervonta Davis Slams Turki Alalshikh
Gervonta Davis has hit out at Turki Alalshikh for not inviting him to the London Ring Magazine Award Ceremony event. The event showed off some of the biggest names in boxing, such as Oleksandr Usyk and Evander Holyfield. Most of Tank’s rivals were present, including Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. But […]
Judges Given the Night off in First UFC Card of the Year
The first UFC card of the year promised a lot…..and it delivered! While there may have been quite a few names on the card that you wouldn’t typically say are ‘household’ names, there was a good mix of fighters desperate for a win, along with up and coming fighters looking to make a name for […]