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Hearn Slams Ryan Garcia's Reaction To Failed VADA Tests – ‘Stupid, Childish Behavior'
Eddie Hearn criticized Ryan Garcia’s reaction to his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. Garcia defeated Devin Haney via a majority decision on April 20 to pull off a massive upset, dropping him three times. The result could now be in doubt after two urine samples showed the banned substance. Garcia maintained he was innocent, saying he […]
Bridgerweight Explained: All You Need To Know About Boxing’s Newest Division
Lawrence Okolie is aiming to become a two-weight world champion in Poland on Friday when the British fighter takes on Lukasz Rozanski for the Pole’s WBC Bridgerweight title. It shines a light on the newest division in professional boxing – a division that has endured some early issues and struggles for legitimacy. So, ahead of […]
Wilder Promises His Best Against Zhang – ‘The Bronze Bomber Is Coming'
Deontay Wilder says he will return to his old fighting style when he faces Zhilei Zhang on June 1. Wilder is known for being a knockout artist. His record stands at 43–3-1. 42 of his wins have come by knockout. However, his recent performances have been poor. He has one win in his last four […]
Lawrence Okolie Targets Move To Heavyweight And Three-Weight World Champion ‘Legacy’
Lawrence Okolie says he will soon set himself “new goals” by moving up to heavyweight as the British fighter aims to become a two-weight world champion in Poland on Friday. Okolie (19-1-0 14 KO) is the former WBO cruiserweight champion having won the belt in 2021; he defended it three times before his first professional […]
Tough Debut: Rodolfo Rubio & Luis Gallegos Set to Headline BKFC Event in Mexico
Rodolfo Rubio and Luis Rey Gallegos will be relieved to both be making their respective Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debuts in their home country. How well either fighter adapts to the change in combat sports discipline will dictate how they can handle the rigors of fighting without gloves. Online boxing news shows that both men […]
Chael Sonnen Can’t Give Up the Ghost & Will Box Anderson Silva
Chael Sonnen retired from fighting nearly five years ago. But the self-proclaimed “American Gangster” still utilizes his most dangerous weapon: his mouth. Sonnen has been involved with commentary for Bellator and PFL and doing spots on ESPN. One of the more surprising online boxing news announcements recently was Sonnen saying he would head to Brazil […]
John Fury Turned His Back On Tyson Fury Following The Usyk Loss – ‘Did Something Happen?'
John Fury was spotted turning his back following his son Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk. In the biggest fight of his career, Fury came out second best, losing a split decision. The win made Usyk the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999 when Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield. While the scorecard suggested a split decision, most […]
20 Million People Watched Fury vs. Usyk On Illegal Streams – ‘$120 Million Lost In Revenue'
At least 20 million people reportedly watched Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk via illegal streams. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship was on the line, and the winner would go down as an all-time great. Usyk would come through via a split decision win, following in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis. The fight captivated fans, with Usyk […]
Jack Catterall Outlines World Title Ambitions After Rematch With Josh Taylor
Jack Catterall has revealed his ambition is to win a world title and believes a victory over Josh Taylor on Saturday will set him on the right path. Catterall (28-1-0 13 KO) was denied the chance to become the super-lightweight undisputed world champion when he lost on a split decision to Taylor in their first […]
Josh Taylor Has His Career On The Line In Rematch With Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor faces Jack Catterall in their highly anticipated and long-awaited rematch on Saturday, and it’s the Scot with much more to lose in Leeds, England. Taylor (19-1-0 13 KO) can lay claim to being one of the greatest, most successful fighters from the United Kingdom, but he enters this fight with serious question marks […]
Josh Taylor Vows To ‘Destroy' Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor has promised to beat Jack Catterall in their rematch on Saturday. The two shared the ring in 2022, with Taylor winning by a controversial split decision. Despite Catterall outlanding Taylor by 120-73, the judges did not see it as a unanimous win. Most of the boxing community were unhappy with the decision, feeling […]
Usyk Becomes The Best P4P Fighter – ‘He's The GOAT'
Oleksandr Usyk has become Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world. The Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win over Tyson Fury. He followed in Lennox Lewis’ footsteps in becoming undisputed, which boxing fans had not seen for 25 years. The victory also made Usyk join Evander Holyfield as […]
Usyk To Be Stripped By The IBF – Fury's Undisputed Dream Over Before The Rematch
The IBF will likely order Oleksandr Usyk to face his mandatory, meaning he could vacate or be stripped. Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win. Now, any rematch with Usyk is unlikely to be undisputed. The IBF will likely call the mandatory, forcing Usyk to decide. If Usyk […]
Warren Defends Fury's Controversial Post-Fight Comments Towards Usyk – ‘He Is Bipolar'
Frank Warren has defended Tyson Fury’s behavior following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The Ukrainian followed Lennox Lewis‘ footsteps, becoming the first undisputed champion in 25 years. The win made Usyk undisputed in a second weight class as he will go down […]
Where Does Oleksandr Usyk Rank Among The Greats After Win Over Tyson Fury?
It’s been a few days since the historic ‘Ring of Fire’ event in Saudi Arabia, where Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a classic to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Unsurprisingly following a moment of such magnitude, the dust has barely settled. Since Usyk had his arm raised in victory having been awarded a […]
AI Proves Usyk Beat Fury – ‘Usyk Was Landing Max Impact Shots, 2-3-4 Punch Combinations'
The boxing stats showed Oleksandr Usyk had beaten Tyson Fury. Usyk secured a split-decision win over Fury, making him the World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He followed in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis, the last man to have achieved that feat. He also joined Evander Holyfield in becoming undisputed at cruiserweight and then heavyweight. While Fury […]
Carlos Trinidad-Snake Grabs Another Win & is Ready for Shot at BKFC Welterweight Crown
Carlos Trinidad-Snake is tired of waiting. Following another dominant victory, this time over Dustin Pague, at Liberty First Arena in Omaha, Trinidad-Snake is ready for his chance to fight for a championship. If current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship welterweight champion Austin Trout is willing to accept the bout, that is. “Austin Trout, you ain’t (expletive),” […]
Fury Could Retire After The Usyk Loss – ‘He Has Taken Some Serious Blows'
Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk has raised question marks over whether he should retire. The Gypsy King suffered a split decision loss, having the first defeat of his career. The win made Usyk the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Fury was almost stopped in the ninth round, only to be […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch In Doubt – ‘It's Hard For Him To Digest, The Referee Saved Tyson'
Frank Warren has doubts that Tyson Fury will rematch Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk was dominant to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. While the scorecards were close, in truth, Usyk put on a clinical display. He almost stopped Fury in round nine, only for the referee to […]
Klitschko Has A Dig At Fury's Loss To Usyk – ‘Thank you, The Tricks Fury Tried Failed'
Wladimir Klitschko had a dig at Tyson Fury following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. Fury was almost stopped in round nine, only to be saved by the bell. The win was revenge for Klitschko’s defeat to Fury in 2015. […]