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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin Preview
WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Erickson Lubin on November 8, as we preview this upcoming fight. Ortiz, who fights in front of his hometown crowd, is currently The Ring’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 154 pounds. His recent run includes a majority decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk last August and […]
Ryan Garcia Vs. Mario Barrios – How Does It Play Out?
Ryan Garcia is reportedly nearing a deal to challenge WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios, as we look at how the fight could play out. For Ryan Garcia, the title shot represents a chance to recover from his shocking upset decision loss to Rolly Romero in May. That defeat came after a turbulent year that saw […]
Max Holloway Responds To Steve Garcia's Call Out
Max Holloway delivered a humorous response to featherweight Steve Garcia’s callout, using a popular internet meme from 50 Cent. Garcia, fresh off his first-round TKO win over David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, used his post-fight interview to name-check both Josh Emmett and Holloway. Garcia’s sixth stoppage from his last seven bouts could increase his […]
WBC Backs Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao Rematch – But Is It Good For Boxing?
WBC President Muarcio Sulamian believes a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight would be good for the sport. Their 2015 fight is the biggest PPV of all time, selling 4.6 million PPVs. It also produced the biggest live gate of $72 million, showing the mass desire to see that fight. Mayweather won the fight via […]
Joshua Will Return This Year After Elbow Surgery
Anthony Joshua will return to boxing this year, according to Eddie Hearn. Joshua has recently undergone elbow surgery in the aftermath of his September 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. The defeat prevented Joshua from becoming a three-time heavyweight champion, thus missing out on the IBF Heavyweight Title. It also prevented him from getting a […]
What's Next For Joshua Buatsi After Beating Zach Parker?
Joshua Buatsi secured a contentious majority decision win over Zach Parker, as we look at his next steps. The win was the perfect response after he had suffered his first loss, which came against Callum Smith in the fight before. Buatsi’s win was also vital since it was his first fight under Queensbury Promotions. He has […]
Garcia Stops Onama At UFC Vegas 110 – Wants Holloway Next
Steve Garcia stopped David Onama in the first round at UFC Vegas 110 in the main event in their featherweight clash. Garcia was the aggressor from the start, allowing Onama little time to settle. Garcia used his combinations to the head and body, partially his left hand to unsettle his man. He clipped Onama with […]
Raymond Muratalla Vs. Andy Cruz – How Does It Play Out?
IBF Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) will reportedly face Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) on January 24th from Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. The news follows after Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing beat Top Rank to stage the fight with a purse bid of $888,888. Cruz has the chance to fight for the belt after just […]
Eduardo Nunez Vs. Emanuel Navarrete – How Does It Play Out?
A unification bout has been agreed for March 7 between WBO Super-Featherweight Champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) and IBF Champion Eduardo Nunez (29-1-0, 27 KOs) from the Mortgage Matchup Center. The fight has been announced after Navarrete’s mandatory challenger, Charly Suarez, agreed to a step-aside deal. This was after the WBO had ordered an […]
Buatsi Beats Parker In A Contentious Decision – ‘He Never Won A Round'
Joshua Buatsi secured a majority decision victory over Zach Parker in their light heavyweight clash, but the result was met with boos: 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95. Parker started the fight well in the first, landing an uppercut that resulted in Buatsi’s gum shield falling out. Parker continued his impressive start, showing good counter-punching in first […]
Fans Predict Joshua Buatsi Vs. Zach Parker – ‘Late Stoppage'
Light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi boxes Zach Parker at 175 this weekend, as boxing pros picked their winner. Buatsi looks to rebound from the first defeat of his professional career in his first outing under the Queensberry Promotions banner, havging lost to Callum Smith in February. That unanimous decision defeat was arguably the biggest fight on […]
Does Gable Steveson Deserve A UFC Contract?
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson secured a 13-second knockout against Billy Swanson in his debut at The Dirty Boxing Championship, as he called for a UFC contract. The stoppage took place at DBX4 in front of UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, while his coach, Jon Jones, watched in the background. Steveson started fast, landing a right […]
What's Next For Mikaela Mayer After Beating Mary Spencer?
Mikaela Mayer made history by becoming a three-weight world champion, beating junior middleweight Mary Spencer in a unanimous decision: 100-90 98-92 and 98-92. Mayer was making her debut at 154 pounds, but controlled the fight to pick up the WBA, WBC and WBO belts. She was coming up from 147, where she had defended her […]
Pereira Addresses Aspinall Quit Allegations – ‘Some Are Saying He Was Faking It'
Alex Pereira has addressed suggestions that Tom Aspinall ‘faked’ his eye injury. Aspinall’s first UFC Heavyweight Title defense ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 after Ciryl Gane’s eye poke in the first round prevented him from continuing. The champion faced criticism, with some feeling he should have carried on. Alex is known for fighting […]
Jake Paul Moves On From Conor McGregor – ‘He Knows I'm Better'
Jake Paul has moved on from Conor McGregor, stating that the Irishman is unwilling to face him. Paul is currently preparing to face Gervonta Davis for his November 14 exhibition, the latest mega boxing fight following his bout against Mike Tyson last year. The Problem Child has consistently called out McGregor, who has not had […]
UFC Fight Night – Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The heavyweight division continues to churn out matchups despite unknown status regarding the UFC heavyweight title. This weekend’s clash sees Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija meet in the co-main event. Cortes-Acosta (14-2) has built a reputation for durability and composure, often grinding out wins through boxing and strong cardio for a man […]
Andrew Tate's Misfits Boxing Debut Announced
Andrew Tate makes his Misfits debut on December 20 in Dubai as he will fight the Misfits Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor. Tate is an ex-pro kickboxer, who has never had a professional boxing bout. His kickboxing record stands at 76 wins and 9 losses. However, his last fight took place in 2020 when he beat […]
Gervonta Davis Sued – Battery And Kidnapping Allegations Made
Just as Gervonta Davis prepares for his November 14 exhibition against Jake Paul, he has been rocked by the news of a civil lawsuit alleging acts of violence against his former partner. The suit was filed by Courtney Rossel, an ex-girlfriend of Davis, and accuses him of “battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional […]
Fans React As Alex Pereira Trains With Mark Zuckerberg – ‘Elon Ducked The Smoke'
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira sparred Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after the pair were training together. Alex is already back in the gym following his first-round stoppage win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 this month to regain his light heavyweight belt. Alex and Zuckerberg crossed paths at the UFC Performance Institute where Alex […]
Pacquiao's Alternatives To Mayweather
Following talks of a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch, we look at who the Filipino could box in his next mega fight. Pacquiao reversed his retirement at 46 in July to fight for the WBC Welterweight Title, thus securing a majority draw with Mario Barrios. His next fight is on January 24, 2026, subject to […]