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Garcia Unfit For Anpo Exhibition After Wrist Injury
Ryan Garcia is not fit to face Rukiya Anpo in their December 30 exhibition after suffering a wrist injury. Garcia was set to have his first fight since the Devin Haney clash in April. He secured a majority decision victory after dropping his man three times. However, it was turned into a no-contest after Garcia […]
Can the Global Fight League Carve Out a Spot in the American Sports Landscape?
The Global Fight League is going to have an uphill battle. Attempting to wrestle any market share away from the UFC is a task that no other organization has sustained long-term. The WEC and Strikeforce had strong brands and fighters, but both were purchased and absorbed into the UFC. The Professional Fighters League ultimately purchased […]
Israel Adesanya Ready to Again
It wasn’t long ago that everyone wanted a piece of Israel Adesanya. He was a long-reigning middleweight champion and a fighter who others wanted to knock off. The past few years haven’t been kind to Adesanya. In late 2023, Adesanya lost his championship when he was upset by Sean Strickland. When Adesanya returned to attempt […]
Surace Shocks Munguia With A Sixth-Round KO
Bruno Surace got off the canvas to knock out Jaime Munguia in the sixth round in a massive upset win It was the second defeat of Munguia’s career, as Surace took his undefeated record to 26-0-2. Munguia was feeling confident coming into the fight. In his pre-fight comments, he said he had studied Surace. He also […]
Jake Paul Calls Out Nate Diaz Over MMA Fight Fears
Jake Paul says Nate Diaz is scared to fight him in MMA, forcing the latter to respond. Paul has not made his MMA debut since signing with the PFL last year. Instead, he has been pursuing his boxing career. His current record stands at 11-1, with seven wins by knockout. His only loss has come […]
Adesanya vs. Imavov Set As UFC Saudi Main Event
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov has been announced as the main event for UFC Saudi Arabia. The event will take place on February 1, live from the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the UFC’s second event in the Kingdom. Adesanya enters the fight in the worst form of his career. He has lost […]
Canelo Alvarez Teases Retirement Timeline
Canelo Alvarez has given fans a hint over when he would like to retire. Canelo is considered one of the best boxers of all time. He is a four-weight world champion, with titles spanning from 154-175 pounds. He is the current Unified Super Middleweight Champion. While he has a resume that rivals that of the […]
Natasha Jonas Makes History, Unifies Second Weight Class!
Natasha Jonas made history by unifying in a second weight class after beating Ivana Habazin in a unanimous decision in their welterweight clash. Jonas entered the bout as the IBF Welterweight Champion, as she picked up the WBC belt. She had plenty to prove, given the criticism over her last performance against Mikaela Mayer. Jonas […]
Hopkins Reacts To Tank Davis' Retirement Plans
Bernard Hopkins has reacted to Gervonta Davis‘ plans to retire next year. Davis made the shock announcement during the kick-off presser for his fight with Lamont Roach Jr. Davis will box Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 in a defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. He enters the fight with a stoppage victory against Frank […]
Tyson Admits ‘Blanking Out' In Jake Paul Fight
Mike Tyson says he blanked out during his fight with Jake Paul. Tyson faced off against Paul on November 15 in an eight-round professional fight. The 58-year-old was having his first boxing fight since 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride. The fight was heavily criticized based on safety concerns. Tyson was three decades older […]
Haney Denies Going To Court Over Garcia Lawsuit
Devin Haney denies going to court in relation to his Ryan Garcia lawsuit for battery and bodily harm. Haney faced off against Garcia in April, losing a majority decision. He was sent to the canvas three times as Garcia secured one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. But the result became a no-contest, as […]
Joe Rogan Reacts To McGregor’s Cocaine Admission – ‘He’s Partying Real Hard'
Joe Rogan commented on Conor McGregor’s cocaine admission in light of his recent sexual assault civil lawsuit. McGregor suffered massive damage to his reputation after Nikita Hand filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault over a 2018 incident in Dublin at a hotel room. McGregor maintained his innocence. However, the jury said otherwise, as McGregor was […]
Munguia And Surace Make Weight; Both Ready For Battle
Jaime Munguia and Bruno Surace made weight ahead of their super middleweight fight on Saturday. Munguia has his second fight with Top Rank, knowing a win is vital for his title hopes. The WBC has already ordered Munguia against Christian Mbilli for a WBC Super Middleweight Interim Title fight, with the winner in a position […]
Jonas And Habazin Ready To Unify After Making Weight
Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin made weight ahead of their welterweight clash on Saturday. The pair face off in a unification as Jonas puts her IBF Welterweight Title on the line. A win ensures her Habazin’s WBC belt and makes her a unified champion in a second weight class. Jonas previously did this at 154 […]
Conor McGregor Calls Out Ilia Topuria
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Conor McGregor is calling out highly skilled opponents for a fight in 2025. But MMAfighting latest news shows that any fight with the Irish star may be a case where people have to see him step into the octagon before it actually happens. McGregor is now going on […]
Floyd Mayweather Starts Up New Charitable Effort
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s time as a professional boxer is long over. However, the American still seems to have found plenty of ways to stay in the spotlight. Mayweather recently announced an initiative to provide Christmas gifts for orphans in Israel. When it comes to online boxing news, Mayweather’s support for Israel may or may not […]
Lennox Lewis Shares Thoughts On Usyk-Fury Rematch – ‘It’s Going To Be A Banger'
Lennox Lewis has given his take on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch. The rematch takes place on December 21 after Usyk won the first fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion by a split decision. Lewis knows what it takes to become undisputed since he was the last heavyweight champion before Usyk when […]
Spence Teases A Comeback
Errol Spence Jr. has teased a return, as fans could see him make a comeback soon. Spence’s career is in limbo following his defeat against Terence Crawford last year. He suffered the first loss of his career after he was dropped three times on his way to a ninth-round stoppage defeat. He missed out on […]
Eubank Jr. Agrees Terms; Benn Yet To Decide!
Chris Eubank Jr. has reportedly agreed terms for a fight with Conor Benn, leaving the ball in Conor’s court. The fight was first talked about in 2022 for a 157-pound catchweight. It raised a lot of controversy since Benn was moving up two weight divisions. Meanwhile, Eubank was moving down to a career lowest at […]
Munguia Tells Surace He's ‘Looking For The KO' In Final Presser
Jaime Munguia and Bruno Surace held their final pre-fight presser before they face off on Saturday. The super middleweight clash has plenty on the line. The WBC has ordered Munguia to face Christian Mbilli in a WBC Interim Title fight, meaning Munguia must deliver in this bout. He had his first fight with Top Rank, beating […]