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When Will Sean O’Malley Return?
Sean’s O’Malley coach, Tim Welch, has opened up on his fighter’s future, as he earmarked a possible return for January 2026. O’Malley is going through one of the toughest periods of his career. He lost his UFC Bantamweight Title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in 2024. That was followed up by a submission loss […]
Don Charles On ‘Why' He Split From Dubois
Trainer Don Charles says his departure from Daniel Dubois was influenced by those around him and Dubois’ father Stanley. The split followed leaked footage showing Dubois partying hours before his stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in July, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Dubois is now reportedly with trainer Tony Sims, […]
Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua – How Does It Play Out?
Jake Paul and former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua are reportedly weeks away from facing each other next month. Paul was originally scheduled to face Gervonta Davis on November 14. However, that bout was abruptly canceled amidst Davis’ legal troubles, a civil lawsuit filed by a former partner alleging battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Paul’s […]
UFC 322 – Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint-Denis: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/BoxeMag_com/status/1988200358133596638?t=TRitVph0iYdP1HLnSK69vQ&s=19 The lightweight division gets another high-stakes matchup at UFC 322 as veteran contender Beneil Dariush faces surging French powerhouse Benoit Saint-Denis. Dariush (23-6-1) enters this bout after a victory over Renato Moicano. Once on an eight-fight win streak, Dariush’s recent defeats (two out of his last three bouts) have raised questions about […]
UFC 322 – Sean Brady vs Michael Morales: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/BigMarcel24/status/1977848562948931730?t=51U79SwHx_qkWorW_0csRg&s=19 When UFC 322 touches down this weekend, one of the most intriguing undercard fights features a welterweight clash between Sean Brady and Michael Morales. Brady (18-1) is a powerhouse on the mat. Known for his suffocating top control and elite submission game, he has finished elite competition like Jake Matthews and neutralised […]
Adam Azim vs Kurt Scoby: Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing prodigy Adam “The Assassin” Azim returns to the ring in what promises to be the biggest test of his career so far in a showdown with the American Kurt Scoby. Azim (13-0, 10 KO’s) is one of Britain’s brightest boxing prospects and has been groomed for stardom since turning professional at just 18. […]
Pros Predict Eubank Vs. Benn 2 – ‘He's Had Better Days'
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off on November 15 in their rematch, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Eubank won the first fight via a unanimous decision, which was dominated by contentious weight stipulations. Eubank was required to make a difficult cut to 160 pounds, a mark he ultimately missed, and he also […]
Liam Paro Vs. Paddy Donovan – How Does It Play Out?
Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs) takes on Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator on January 16. The fight takes place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia, headlining the undercard of the Michael Zerafa vs. Nikita Tszyu event. Paro enters the contest on a positive note, carrying a two-fight win […]
Makhachev Looks ‘Huge' Ahead Of Welterweight Debut
Former Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev looks noticeably bigger, as he prepares to make his debut in the welterweight division against the champion Jack Della Maddalena on November 15 at UFC 322. Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title in a bid to become a two-division UFC champion. The 34-year-old has visibly committed to bulking up for the […]
Roy Jones Jr. To ‘Work' With Errol Spence
Roy Jones Jr. has said he will meet Errol Spence Jr. in Dallas, Texas, with a view to helping him make a return to boxing. Spence has not boxed in over two years since getting knocked out by Terence Crawford, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Welterweight Champion. He was dropped three times in […]
Alex Pereira Calls Out Jon Jones In Front Of The Rome Coliseum
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has put the pressure on Jon Jones to face him following another call-out. Pereira recently reclaimed his light heavyweight title by stopping Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in the first round in October. This was the perfect response to the first fight at UFC 313, where Alex suffered a […]
Sam Gilley vs Ishmael Davis: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN & The Ring The Eubank vs Benn 2 undercard features a quietly fascinating matchup between two of Britain’s most durable and technically sound fighters in Sam Gilley and Ishmael Davis for the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight titles. Gilley (18-1-1, 9 KO’s), the London-based technician has built his reputation on fundamentals; a crisp […]
UFC 322 – Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The UFC 322 main card delivers one of the most intriguing welterweight matchups of the year as former champion Leon “Rocky” Edwards faces the surging Brazilian knockout specialist Carlos Prates. Edwards (22-5, 1 NC) finds himself at a career crossroads. Once lauded for his calm efficiency and near-perfect fight IQ, he must […]
UFC 322 – Valentina Shevchenko vs Weili Zhang: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC. The UFC 322 co-main event in Madison Square Garden brings fans a true superfight in the women’s divisions as flyweight queen Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko takes on strawweight champion Weili Zhang. Shevchenko (25-4-1), the Kyrgyzstani striker remains one of the most technically polished fighters on the roster, combining surgical Muay Thai with elite […]
Pros Predict Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Zhang Weili – ‘She's A Beast'
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko prepares to defend her title against Zhang Weili, as pros gave their predictions. Shevchenko (25-4-1) is now in the midst of her second reign as flyweight division, a position she regained after beating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy bout at UFC 306 in September 2024. That victory avenged her earlier […]
Pros Predict Jack Della Maddalena Vs. Islam Makhachev – ‘He's A Monster'
UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena faces Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, as pros gave their predictions. This marks the first defense of the welterweight crown for JDM, who captured the belt against the Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May, winning a decisive upset via unanimous decision. To prepare for the challenge that Makhachev […]
Moses Itauma Vs. Jermaine Franklin – How Does It Play Out?
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin will headline in Manchester, UK, on January 24 to mark Frank Warren’s 45 years in boxing. Itauma enters into the fight with a first-round knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in August. The WBA had mandated Moses to face their regular champion Kubrat Pulev. Pulev reportedly opted instead to pursue a bout […]
Christian Mbilli Vs. Jaime Munguia – How Does It Play Out?
Talks are reportedly underway for a super middleweight clash between WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) and Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) for early 2026. Mbilli is coming off a split draw against Lester Martinez in September. The result was a setback, having racked up four stoppage wins from his previous […]
Micky Ward On Having ‘The Fighter' Sequel
Micky Ward has revealed that there was talk of having ‘The Fighter’ sequel, which would focus on his three-fights with Arturo Gatti. The 2010 film featured Mark Wahlberg as Ward, as he starred alongside Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. Bale won (Best Supporting Actor) and Melissa Leo won (Best Supporting Actress). The film focused on […]
UFC 322 – Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/Full_Violence/status/1951897638019776544?t=zkmGII046vDa4Q0IbIkKOQ&s=19 The UFC returns with a blockbuster main event at UFC 322, as former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight to face Australian knockout artist Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight title. Della Maddalena (18-2) has pieced together one of the most impressive runs in the entire promotion. The Perth […]