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Dern vs Ribas 2 – Betting Preview
it’s 2025 and UFC is back! There first offering of the year comes from the Apex and is a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. Rematches appear to be the theme this year in the UFC, with many highly anticipated rematches booked for the early part of it. Dern and Ribas first met in […]
Saudi Arabia, UFC, And TKO Could Launch A New Boxing League
Saudi Arabia and its Public Investment Fund could team up with the UFC to create a new boxing league. According to a report from the New York Times, the two parties could join forces via TKO Group Holdings Inc. to create a league. The arrangement would be as follows: TKO Group Holdings would be a […]
Irish Soccer Team Distances Themselves From McGregor
Irish soccer team Drogheda United has distanced themselves from Conor McGregor. McGregor has not had the best reputation of late. He was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand after the latter filed a lawsuit. McGregor was ordered to pay her around $258,000 in damages. He was also ordered to pay her legal fees. Reports […]
What's Next For Jai Opetaia?
Jai Opetaia defeated David Nyika to extend his record to 27-0, leaving question marks over his next steps. Opetaia was fighting in his home country of Australia for the first time since 2022 when he defeated Mairis Briedis in a unanimous decision. He dealt with the pressure well to perform comprehensively to retain his IBF […]
Teofimo Lopez Rejects Matias Fight; What's Next?
Teofimo Lopez’s future with Top Rank is in doubt after reports he rejected an opportunity to fight Subriel Matias. Lopez holds the WBO Junior Welterweight Title after successfully defending it by beating Steve Claggett in his last fight. However, there has been a persistent stain on Lopez’s career. He has requested huge pay days. However, […]
Opetaia Stops Nyika In A Brutal KO
Jai Opetaia stopped David Nyika in the fourth round to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Titles. Opetaia put on a masterful performance in a fight with plenty of pressure. He boxed in front of his home crowd for the first time since 2022 when he beat Mairis Briedis. Nyika tried to press the […]
Wilder To Fight Shaw On BLK Prime
Deontay Wilder will box in April on BLK Prime against Stephan Shaw. Wilder has not boxed since getting knocked out by Zhilei Zhang. That was his second consecutive loss, following a defeat to Joseph Parker before. Wilder dismissed any suggestions that he will retire. But under Malik Scott, Wilder only has one victory. That was […]
Keyshawn Davis Seeks First World Title Against Denys Berinchyk
Keyshawn Davis has the chance to make history by winning his first world title against Denys Berinchyk. Davis will face Berinchyk on February 14 for the latter’s WBO Lightweight Title. It will take place at the Hula Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York. Davis enters the fight in impressive form after having stopped Gustavo Lemos. […]
Shalom Demands Eubank Jr. vs. Benn Deal This Week
Ben Shalom has thrown down the gauntlet over a fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, stating that it must be agreed this week. The pair have been linked with a fight for some time. Their 2022 fight was canceled after Benn failed VADA tests for Clomiphene. UKAD responded by suspending him as he […]
Kambosos Seeking Big Fights At 140
George Kambosos Jr. is looking to return to winning ways by boxing at 140. Kambosos has achieved the pinnacle of the sport, having become a unified champion at 135 pounds. Kambosos defeated Teofimo Lopez to go down in history by securing one of the biggest upsets. But that success was short-lived. He failed to beat […]
Hearn: Haney Demanded Big Money for Comeback Fight
Eddie Hearn says Devin Haney wanted big money for his comeback fight. Haney confirmed his return for March 25, with Adrien Broner being the leading candidate for that fight. Haney earned $35 million for his last fight against Ryan Garcia, which became a no-contest. Devin lost the fight, but the result was overturned after Ryan […]
Dana White Joins Mark Zuckerberg On Meta's Board Of Directors!
Dana White will now appear on the board of directors for Meta, joining Mark Zuckerberg. The news comes as White expands his role beyond the UFC. He has developed Power Slap into a viral internet sensation. He has also hinted at entering into boxing, having previously made Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. His plans for Zuffa […]
Hearn Confirms Ennis-Stanionis Unification Talks!
Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Jaron Ennis is in talks over a welterweight unification with Eimantas Stanionis. Ennis successfully defended his IBF Welterweight Title in his previous fight against Karen Chukhadzhian. But it was not the bout that fans hoped for after talks with other boxers over a unification broke down. Brian Norman Jr., the […]
Jai Opetaia And David Nyika Ready For War – ‘I’ve Got Just As Much Dog'
Jai Opetaia and David Nyika held their final presser ahead of their cruiserweight clash on January 8. Opetaia currently has the IBF Cruiserweight Title and Ring Magazine Belt. He is undefeated with a 26-0 record. 20 of his victories have come by knockout, showing he is a dangerous puncher. He is also a southpaw, which […]
Martin Bakole Warns Anthony Joshua – ‘I Broke His Nose Twice'
Martin Bakole has bashed Anthony Joshua, accusing him of ducking. Bakole is considered one of the most dangerous boxers in the heavyweight division. He secured an upset win over Jared Anderson in his last fight. Anderson was considered as the future of the heavyweight division. But Bakole dropped him numerous times before getting a stoppage […]
Has Tim Tszyu Been Exposed?
Eddie Hearn has doubts over Tim Tszyu’s ability as an elite boxer. Tsyzu is going through the worst form of his career. He failed to win a fight in 2024, coming up short twice. He lost the first fight of his career when he faced Sebastian Fundora in a defense of his WBO belt. The […]
Ankalaev Will ‘Fight' Pereira Next
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, said that his fighter would face off against Alex Pereira next. Pereira, who is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, has been accused of ducking Ankalaev. The Russian has racked up an impressive win streak, remaining undefeated in his last 13 fights. 11 wins, a no-contest, and a draw have created […]
Badou Jack Eyeing Usyk Fight, Says Manager
Badou Jack could push for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk. That is according to his manager Amer Abdallah. Jack has not boxed since knocking out Ilunga Makabu to become the WBC Cruiserweight Champion last year. The 41-year-old upset the odds of becoming a champion at this late stage of his career. That was his sixth […]
Is Teofimo Lopez Leaving Top Rank?
Teofimo Lopez has raised doubts over his future with Top Rank after demanding the cost of his buyout clause. Lopez is one of the most talented fighters in the sport. He has the achievements to back that up. He has victories over Richard Commey, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor. Those victories took him to becoming […]
Opetaia And Nyika Clash During Roundtable Face Off – ‘This Is My Roman Empire'
Jai Opetaia is looking to put on a statement performance when he faces David Nyika on January 8, as they clashed during their roundtable face off. Opetaia is the current IBF Cruiserweight Champion and Ring Magazine Champion. He is undefeated with a 26-0 record. 20 of his wins are by way of knockout. He secured […]