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Tyson's Pay May Decrease If Paul Knocks Him Out
Carl Froch has revealed that Mike Tyson could get paid less if Jake Paul knocks him out. Paul and Tyson will face off on July 20, live on Netflix. It has been announced as an eight-round fight. The two will use 14-ounce gloves and box in two-minute rounds. There has been a huge worry over the […]
Mayweather Attends AEW’s ‘Double Or Nothing’
Floyd Mayweather attended AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ at the MGM Grand on May 26. The former welterweight champion was ringside, making it the first time he had been at an AEW event. Mayweather is known for being a big fan of WWE, having famously made an appearance in 2008 at Raw SmackDown ECW. That is […]
IBF Orders Purse Bids For Canelo Vs. Scull – ‘Should He Vacate?'
The IBF has ordered purse bids for Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, which will occur on June 6. Alvarez was ordered to face his mandatory, leaving him with 28 days to strike an agreement. Canelo has just secured a win over Jaime Munguia, beating him via a unanimous decision. Alvarez has resisted fighting his WBC mandatory, David Benavidez, […]
WBC Makes Crawford A ‘Champion In Recess' At 147 – What's Next?
The WBC has now made Terence Crawford a ‘Champion in Recess’ at 147, showing that Bud’s time at welterweight could end. Crawford became the Undisputed Welterweight Champion after stopping Errol Spence Jr. in round nine. Since then, he has been stripped of his IBF belt after he failed to defend against Jaron Ennis. Bud was […]
Gervonta Davis Teases A Ryan Garcia Rematch – ‘We Will Run It Back'
Gervonta Davis has teased a rematch with Ryan Garcia. Davis faced Garcia last year, stopping him in round seven to become the ‘face of boxing.’ The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, producing a gate of over $20. It was the highest-grossing event of 2023, showing the huge demand. Davis will now box Frank Martin […]
Wilder vs. Zhang Predictions – ‘He Is Done'
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang face off on June 1. The two heavyweights have plenty to prove following their last performances. Losses to Joseph Parker derailed their world title ambitions. Wilder lost a one-sided unanimous decision, only winning one round on the scorecards. Zhang looked much better than Wilder. He sent Parker to the canvas […]
Rodolfo Rubio Shows He Can Do More than Grapple at BKFC Fight Night Mexico
Rodolfo Rubio never quite reached the top of the mixed martial arts mountain. But when he fought at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Mexico Fight Night event, Rubio showed he is capable of more than what his extensive grappling background may indicate. Online boxing news shows Rubio wowed in his debut, utilizing his power to […]
Wheels of Justice Turn Slowly for Conor Benn Drug Suspension
Conor Benn thought he was out of the woods. Online boxing news shows that he initially had his provisional suspension overturned following a ruling by the National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023. However, the British fighter wouldn’t get out of it yet. The United Kingdom Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control appealed the […]
Jake Paul Defends Bulking Up To 240 Pounds – ‘I'm A True Heavyweight'
Jake Paul has no regrets over bulking up for his fight with Mike Tyson. Paul faces Tyson on July 20 in a pro-boxing fight. It will be an eight-round test, with 14-ounce gloves, in two-minute rounds. Paul will be 28 in the fight against the 58-year-old Tyson. The fight has raised safety concerns for both boxers. Tyson has […]
Haney Hints At A Cruz Fight – ‘Tank's Leftovers'
Devin Haney has hinted at a unification fight with the WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Isaac Cruz. Despite losing to Ryan Garcia in his last fight, Haney is still the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion. Garcia missed the 140-pound limit by 3.2 pounds, meaning he was not eligible to fight for the title. Garcia would drop Haney three […]
Mike Tyson Could Quit Against Jake Paul – ‘So Sad For Mike'
Evander Holyfield says Mike Tyson could quit in his upcoming fight with Jake Paul. Tyson has taken a massive risk by agreeing to fight Paul on July 20 in a pro fight. It has been scheduled as an eight-rounder, with the two wearing 14-ounce gloves. They will compete in two-minute rounds, with worries over the […]
Bill Haney Wants A Lifetime Ban For Ryan Garcia – ‘He Was Cheating And Betting'
Bill Haney has called on Ryan Garcia to be banned from boxing. Garcia’s win over Devin Haney has been heavily criticized following his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. The urine samples collected on April 19 and April 20 came back for the banned substance. Ostarine is banned because it allows users to burn fat and increase […]
Fans Slam Bob Arum’s Outburst Following Taylor-Catterall – ‘Uncle Bob, Time For You To Retire'
Boxing fans have reacted to Bob Arum’s threat to boycott the UK for his American fighters. The Top Rank promoter made the comments following Jack Catterall’s win over Josh Taylor. Arum represents Taylor, who was looking to secure a second win over Catterall following the controversy in the first fight. Taylor won a split decision […]
Hrgovic Vows To Beat Up Dubois – ‘You’re Going To Sleep'
Filip Hrgovic has backed himself to beat Daniel Dubois on June 1. Hrgovic is the current IBF Interim Heavyweight Champion. This makes him mandatory for the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has just beaten Tyson Fury. Under the IBF rules, the champion must face their mandatory or be stripped. This means Usyk must face […]
Benavidez Responds To Canelo's Jibe – ‘I Would Slap Him'
David Benavidez has responded to Canelo Alvarez, who seemingly taunted him after his win over Jaime Munguia. Alvarez defended his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title with a unanimous decision win over Munguia on Cinco De Mayo weekend. After the fight, Canelo could be seen pointing towards Benavidez in the crowd, motioning him to come into the ring. When Canelo was […]
Wilder Tells Zhang – ‘I’m Not Afraid Of Death'
Deontay Wilder warned Zhilei Zhang that he can expect a much more aggressive fighter in their heavyweight clash. The two boxers want to bounce back from their losses to Joseph Parker. Wilder was outclassed, winning only a single round on all the scorecards. He was criticized for not using his right hand and not jabbing enough, […]
Josh Taylor Team Slam Scorecards In Defeat To Jack Catterall: ‘It’s A Disgrace’
The trainer and promoter of Josh Taylor, Joe McNally and Bob Arum, both labeled two judges’ scores in his rematch defeat to Jack Catterall on Saturday as a “disgrace.” Taylor (19-2-0 13 KO) slipped to his second straight defeat after all three judges sided with Catterall in Leeds, England. Lee Every awarded the fight 116-113 […]
Catterall Avenges The Taylor Loss With A Unanimous Decision Win
Jack Catterall banished the memories of his 2022 loss to Josh Taylor with a unanimous decision victory. Catterall lost a split decision the first time in a fight where most of the boxing community felt the Brit had won. Catterall used his jab to pin Taylor on the back foot. A left hook landed on Taylor, followed by […]
Mbilli Stops Heffron In Just 40 Seconds – ‘This Guy Is The Real Deal'
Christian Mbilli stopped Mark Heffron in the first round following a shot to the body in their super middleweight clash. The challenger attempted to start on the front foot, opening up with his left hooks. Mbilli managed to sidestep any adversity as he lined up Heffron on the ropes. Once the Brit was on the ropes, Mbilli landed […]
Dina Thorslund Retains Bantemweight Titles With A One-Sided Win Over Seren Cetin
Dina Thorslund defeated Seren Cetin in a one-sided unanimous decision to successfully defend her WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine Bantamweight Titles. Thorslund was fighting in her home country of Denmark, increasing the pressure on her to perform. They were meant to fight before Thorslund’s bout with Mary Romero in February. However, Cetin withdrew with an injury, as Thorslund beat […]