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Are Benavidez And Ramirez Ducking Opetaia?
IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia has accused David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez of ducking him. Opetaia’s comments follow after Benavidez (WBC Light Heavyweight Champion) said he would face Ramirez (WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion) on Cinco De Mayo after his Anthony Yarde stoppage win. Jai questioned why Ramirez chose to face Benavidez, who only recently […]
Carlos Cuadras Retires – What's His Legacy?
Former WBC Junior Bantamweight Champion Carlos Cuadras has retired at 37, ending his 17-year journey in professional boxing. The 37-year-old from Mexico City made the decision after his eighth-round technical knockout loss to Tomoya Tsuboi on Monday. Cuadras steps away from the sport with a record of 44-6-1 (28 KOs). Cuadras first captured his WBC title […]
Ben Whittaker Vs. Benjamin Gavazi Predictions – ‘He Will Cook Him'
Light heavyweight Ben Whittaker is set for his Matchroom Boxing debut on November 29 against Benjamin Gavazi, as fans picked their winner. This fight is a crucial test for the Olympic medalist, as he seeks to expand his global profile under Matchroom. Whittaker turned down the chance to stay with BOXXER, despite their new deal […]
Frazer Clarke Vs. Jeamie TKV Predictions – ‘Big KO'
Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV clash for the vacant British Heavyweight Title, as fans picked their winner. Clarke enters this title shot with inconsistent recent form. He has secured just one victory in his last three outings, a win against Ebenezer Tetteh in April. Before that, Clarke engaged in a dramatic two-fight series with Fabio […]
Jon Jones ‘Preparing' To Face Alex Pereira
Jon Jones is preparing to face UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira just in case the UFC makes the fight. Jones, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, retired in June which prevented the Tom Aspinall fight from going ahead. However, he reversed his decision soon after by stating that he wanted to face Pereira at the […]
NYPD Investigates UFC 322 Brawl Involving Dillon Danis
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) are investigating the brawl between Dillon Danis and members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322. The brawl broke out as Danis was in attendance for Makhachev’s fight against Jack Della Maddalena, as Islam won a unanimous decision to become the new welterweight champion. The brawl came following […]
Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Boxxer Saturday night’s showdown between Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV for the British heavyweight title arrives at a crucial moment in their careers for both heavyweights. Clarke (9-1-1, 7 KO’s) entered the professional ranks with a degree of pressure few debutants ever experience. His combination of physical size, technical fundamentals, and a mature […]
Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi: Preview & Betting Tips
Ben Whittaker takes to the ring on Saturday night to face Benjamin Gavazi in a 10-round light-heavyweight clash at the NEC in Birmingham. Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KO’s), still in the early phase of his career following his Olympic success, has built a reputation not only around his skill but also his flamboyance. His blend of […]
MPP Success: Pacquiao Promotions Sells Out First U.S. Show
Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) has started their US promotional journey with a success after its first United States event on November 29 has sold out. The card will take place from the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, as Lorenzo Parra vs. Elijah Pierce headlines a WBO International Featherweight title bout. Manny Pacquiao is expected to […]
Makhachev Names His Condition For Fighting Topuria
Islam Makhachev states a bout against Ilia Topuria would require big money from the UFC, especially if the fight is to take place at the 155-pound limit. Makhachev moved up from lightweight to beat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and capture the welterweight championship. Having achieved his two-division dream, Islam—backed by his coach Khabib […]
MMA Fighter Isaac Johnson Dies After In-Bout Injury
MMA fighter Isaac Johnson has passed away at the age of 31 following an injury sustained during a bout against Mario Aleksandrovski at the Matador Fighter Challenge on November 21. The incident occurred in the third round, where Johnson suffered a critical injury that required him to go to the hospital at 8:38 p.m. Despite […]
Is Devin Haney The Best Welterweight?
Devin Haney is the best welterweight according to The Ring’s latest rankings, which has drawn a reaction amongst fans. The rankings emerged after Haney became a three-weight world champion after beating Brian Norman Jr. for the WBO Welterweight Title. The result extended Haney’s undefeated record to 33-0. The victory was impressive given the fact Haney […]
What's Next For Belal Muhammad After The Machado Garry Loss?
Belal Muhammad has addressed his loss to Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event, as we look at what is next. Belal suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was his second loss in a row. The result followed his defeat to Jack Della Maddalena back in May, as he lost his UFC Welterweight […]
Arman Tsarukyan Warns Ilia Topuria – ‘I Can Beat Him So Easy'
Arman Tsarukyan is confident he would beat UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, as we look at how the fight could play out. Tsarukyan solidified his position as the leading contender in the lightweight division, as he secured an arm-triangle choke in the second round to beat Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar. This victory marked his […]
Ben Whittaker Vs. Benjamin Gavazi Preview
Ben Whittaker boxes Benjamin Gavazi for his Matchroom Boxing debut on November 29, as we preview this upcoming fight. Whittaker’s last appearance was a dominant second-round TKO win over Liam Cameron back in April. This victory was crucial, as it successfully erased the memory of the controversial technical draw from their first clash in October […]
Frazer Clarke Vs. Jeamie TKV Preview
Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV will box on November 29 for the vacant British Heavyweight Title, as we preview this upcoming fight. The fight will be broadcast on the BBC, marking the first fight under BOXXER’s new broadcast deal and partnership with BBC Sport. Clarke enters into the fight on a mixed run of form. […]
Conor McGregor Claims Healing After Ibogaine Trauma Therapy
Conor McGregor says he has healed from his trauma after undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Mexico. Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance—a hallucinogen—that has gained traction in alternative medicine circles as a potential “cure” for trauma and addiction. McGregor had previously admitted under court testimony that he has used cocaine, something he stated during his civil sexual […]
What's Next For Anthony Yarde After The Benavidez Loss?
Anthony Yarde has spoken out in the aftermath of his stoppage loss to David Benavidez. Yarde was stopped in the seventh round, as he missed out on securing the WBC Light Heavyweight Title. Yarde was dropped earlier in the seventh and was bleeding from the nose. The ringside doctor was called in to examine his […]
Benavidez Batters Yarde To Remain WBC Champ
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez retained his belt by stopping Anthony Yarde in the seventh round, as you can see how the fight played out live. Benavidez came into this fight making the first defense of his belt. Since coming to 175, he had secured victories over Oleksandr Gvozdyk and David Morrell Jr. The […]
Haney Drops Norman Jr.; Becomes New WBO 147 Champ
Devin Haney beat Brian Norman Jr. to become the WBO Welterweight Champion in a unanimous decision, 114-113, 117-110, 116-111, as you can see how the fight played out live. Norman Jr. had three consecutive stoppage victories, most recently securing a decisive fifth-round knockout against Jin Sasaki. Norman Jr.’s style is defined by his aggression, precise […]