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Cobbs Knocks Out Broner's Tooth In A Dominant Win – ‘Sad End To A Career'
Blair Cobbs dominated Adrien Broner to coast to a unanimous decision win in their welterweight clash. The fight was seen as a last-chance saloon for Broner, who was looking to rediscover the form that made him a four-division champion. However, Broner looked far from that man, as Cobbs was on the front foot. Before the […]
Shakur Picks Tank To Destroy ‘C-Level' Fighter Frank Martin
Shakur Stevenson has picked Gervonta Davis to destroy Frank Martin. Davis has his first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia last year in a defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. Davis and Martin have sparred previously, as both fighters gave a different narrative over what happened. Martin recalled buzzing Davis. While Davis recognized he was caught, […]
Benavidez Promises To KO Gvozdyk – ‘His Chin Is Weak'
David Benavidez is confident he will knock out Oleksandr Gvozdyk in their WBC Light Heavyweight Title clash on June 15. Benavidez will box on the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin undercard. It is his first fight at 175 pounds after moving up. The Mexican Monster could not secure the undisputed fight at 168 against Canelo […]
Usyk Says Fury Was His Toughest Fight – But Is He Telling The Truth?
Oleksandr Usyk has said Tyson Fury was his toughest fight. Usyk defeated Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion via a split decision. It was the Gypsy King’s first loss, as Usyk became a two-weight undisputed champion. Usyk started the fight strong, tagging Fury with his left hand to the head and body. The Gypsy […]
Wilder's Fiancée Gets A Restraining Order – ‘Alleges Choking, Spitting And Violence'
Deontay Wilder’s fiancée, Telli Swift, has gotten a restraining order against him. Swift alleges the boxer has abused her numerous times over the past six years since they began dating in 2015. She applied for a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles, which was granted two days after his loss to Zhilei Zhang. Her application […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Sets A PPV Record – ‘The Heavyweights Are Getting Paid'
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk did over 1.5 million PPV buys, setting a record. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship took place on May 18, with Usyk beating Fury via a split decision. The fight delivered more than expected, throwing up a classic. Usyk was on the front foot for the first three rounds before Fury took […]
Diaz vs. Masvidal Presser Ends In A Brawl – Punches Were Thrown
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal’s press conference ended in a brawl ahead of their July 6 clash. The contest takes place at light heavyweight in a ten-rounder. They will cross paths from the Honda Center in Anaheim. It is a rerun of their UFC clash, which took place in 2019 at UFC 244. Masvidal won […]
Crawford Ready To Destroy Madrimov – ‘We’re Here To Collect Undisputed'
Terence Crawford is ready to do whatever it takes to beat Israil Madrimov. That is according to his coach, Bernie Davies. Crawford has his first fight at 154 pounds against Madrimov, who is the WBA Junior Middleweight Champion. Crawford’s last fight was a ninth-round stoppage win over Errol Spence Jr. to become the first Undisputed […]
Ryan Garcia Compared To Serial Doper Lance Armstrong – ‘IVS Are Banned'
Ryan Garcia has been compared to Lance Armstrong following his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. Garcia tested positive for the banned substance after two urine samples taken on April 19 and April 20 found traces of Ostarine. The substance is outlawed because it allows boxers to cut weight and increase muscle/stamina. Garcia denies any intentional […]
Usyk Backs Crawford To Beat Canelo – ‘Terence My Friend Is A Crazy Man'
Oleksandr Usyk has backed Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez. Reports indicate that the Saudis want to make Crawford vs. Canelo at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. Bud is preparing to face Israil Madrimov in his first fight at 154 pounds. A victory makes him a four-division champion as […]
BKFC Heavyweight Main Event Set to Thrill Crowd at Newcastle Walker Activity Dome
Stanoy Tabakov has found plenty of professional success in combat sports. It should be little surprise that the Bulgarian native decided to make the leap to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship; he found life to be pretty good there. Tabakov’s debut fight only lasted 84 seconds. He swiftly knocked out Petr Beranek during a heavyweight […]
Usyk Could Move To Cruiserweight After The Fury Rematch – ‘Special, One Of The GOATS'
Oleksandr Usyk could move back down to cruiserweight following the Tyson Fury rematch. Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999 when he beat Fury via a split decision. The win made him undisputed in a second weight class, following his feat at cruiserweight. He followed Evander Holyfield in becoming undisputed at cruiserweight and […]
Frank Martin Tells Tank Davis ‘He Is Ready' To Shock The World
Frank Martin remains confident that he will beat Gervonta Davis when they square off on June 15. Martin chases his first world title as Davis defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Both fighters have a history of sparring with each other. The kick-off presser brought up their sparring session, with both fighters giving a conflicting narrative. […]
Turki Alalshikh Tells Bivol To Fight Benavidez And Opetaia
Turki Alalshikh is keen on making Dmitry Bivol fight David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia. That all depends on whether Bivol comes out victorious against Artur Beterbiev. They face off on October 12 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight was agreed for June 1. However, Beterbiev pulled out with a knee injury. Malik Zinad stepped […]
Wilder’s Father Wants Malik Scott Sacked – ‘You Don’t Need A Buddy, Get Someone You Respect
Gary Wilder, Deontay Wilder’s father, has slammed Malik Scott, demanding a change of trainer. Since Wilder has teamed up with Scott, his form has dipped considerably. They have secured just one win in their four fights together. That was a 2022 first-round KO win over Robert Helenius. Wilder’s right hand and jab, which had made […]
Broner Confesses To Alleged Murder During Fiery Presser With Cobbs – ‘No Money In My Pocket, I'm Ready To Die'
Adrien Broner and Blair Cobbs held a fiery pre-fight presser ahead of their welterweight clash on June 7. Broner’s career has stalled of late, as he is no longer the same fighter who became a four-division champion. He enters the bout with a victory against William Hutchinson in June 2023. The win followed after he […]
Crawford's Coach Picks Fundora To KO Spence
Terence Crawford’s coach, Bernie Davis, expects Sebastian Fundora to beat Errol Spence Jr in today’s boxing news. Reports indicate that Spence will box Fundora in October at 154 pounds. It will be his first fight since Crawford stopped him last year. Spence was dropped three times, as Crawford became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of […]
Roy Jones Ready To Box Jake Paul After Tyson Withdraws
In some online boxing news, Roy Jones Jr. is willing to box Jake Paul after Mike Tyson pulled out. Tyson was set to face Paul on July 20 in a pro boxing fight. However, major safety concerns arose after the boxer appeared ill on a flight from Miami to Las Vegas. On May 26, a […]
Canelo Undecided On Vacating IBF Title – What's Next?
In today’s boxing update, Canelo Alvarez remains undecided whether he will vacate his IBF Super Middleweight Title. Alvarez is the current undisputed champion at 168, who has been ordered to face his mandatory William Scull next. The purse bids have been set for June 6. Canelo is coming off a unanimous decision against Jaime Munguia […]
Garcia Could Face A Lengthy Ban – ‘Garcia Is On The Ropes'
In the latest boxing news, Angelique Richardson, a sports lawyer from Lawrence Stephens, says Ryan Garcia faces a possible lengthy ban. Richardson was reacting to Garcia’s two failed VADA tests for Ostarine after the Devin Haney win. Urine samples from April 19 and April 20 detected the substance used to help athletes increase muscle and […]