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What's Next For Mackenzie Dern?
Fresh off claiming the vacant UFC Strawweight Title at UFC 321, we look at the next steps for Mackenzie Dern. Dern clinched the title after defeating Virna Jandiroba, earning the unanimous decision victory with scorecards of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. This win was a successful rematch for Dern, who previously beat Jandiroba back in 2020. […]
Hitchins Wants Haney Vs. Norman Jr. Winner – Is It Realistic?
Undefeated IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins has announced a bold plan to move up to 147 and take on the winner of the WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney. The move comes just as Hitchins is enjoying some of the best form of his career at 140. He recently captured the […]
Jon Jones Says Aspinall Is Mentally Weak – ‘Lets Me Know A Lot About Him'
The feud between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall continues, with Jones questioning Tom’s mental toughness. Aspinall has come under fire following his first UFC Heavyweight Title defense, which ended in a no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. The fight was stopped following the first round after Aspinall could not fight following eye pokes in […]
Manny Pacquiao Becomes A ‘Vice President' – Will It Backfire?
Manny Pacquiao has accepted the role of Vice President with the International Boxing Association (IBA), positioning him in a place to help steer the organization’s future, but is he taking on too much? Pacquiao will be instrumental in guiding the IBA toward its goals, primarily by acting as a key advisor to both the President and […]
Mary Spencer vs Mikaela Mayer: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Top Rank Promotions. Women’s boxing takes centre stage again this Thursday as Mary Spencer defends her WBA light-middleweight title against Mikaela Mayer at the Casino de Montréal in Canada. Spencer (10-2, 6 KO’s) enters as the defending WBA champion, yet she is the firm underdog in this one. The 40-year-old Canadian veteran brings […]
Joshua Buatsi Vs. Zach Parker Preview
Joshua Buatsi has his first fight under the Queensberry Promotions banner when he takes on Zach Parker on November 1, as we preview the upcoming fight. Buatsi enters into the fight on a downer, having suffered his first career defeat in February against Callum Smith. That was arguably the biggest name on his resume, as […]
UFC Vegas 110: Steve Garcia Vs. David Onama Preview
Featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama headline at UFC Vegas 110 on November 1, as we preview this upcoming fight. Garcia is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with a win over Calvin Kattar at UFC Nashville in his last fight. His record also means he has stopped five consecutive opponents before his decision win […]
Mary Spencer Vs. Mikaela Mayer Preview
Mary Spencer boxes Mikaela Mayer in a defense of her WBA Junior Middleweight Title on March 30, as we preview the upcoming fight. Spencer defeated Naomi Mannes in September 2024 to secure the WBA Interim Junior Middleweight belt, later becoming the full champion once Terri Harper explored her options at lightweight. Spencer then defeated Ogleidis […]
Was The Parker Vs. Wardley Stoppage Right?
Joseph Parker was unhappy with the referee Howard Foster for stopping his fight against Fabio Wardley in the 11th, but was it the right decision? Parker found himself trapped on the ropes, with Wardley throwing numerous flurries. While that may have been the case, Parker had not hit the canvas, although he was offering very […]
Should Tom Aspinall Have Continued?
Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest following an accidental eye poke, as we look at whether the fight should have continued. Aspinall could no longer continue after an accidental eye poke from Gane in both eyes brought the fight to a halt. Tom had plenty of expectation heading into this, given it […]
Wardley Stops Parker In A Major Upset
Fabio Wardley stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round to become the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion in a major upset, as you can see how the fight played out. Parker had a resurgence of late, securing the three biggest wins of his career on the spin. Victories against Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, Martin Bakole in […]
Aspinall Vs. Gane Ends In A No-Contest After Accidental Eye Poke
Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest after the champion could not continue following an accidental eye poke from Gane, as you can see how the fight played out live. Aspinall entered the bout with the weight of expectation, as it was his first title defense. He secured the belt after Jon Jones […]
Dern Beats Jandiroba For The Vacant Strawweight Title
Virna Jandiroba overcame Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321 for the vacant strawweight title via a unanimous decision, 48-47, 48-47, 49-46, as you can see how the fight played out live. Jandiroba was on a five-fight win streak, with plenty to prove since she lost their first fight in 2020 via a unanimous decision. However, wins […]
Umar Nurmagomedov Bounces Back With A Win Over Mario Bautista
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista at UFC 321 via a unanimous decision, 30-27 x3, as you can see how the fight played out live. Nurmagomedov had experienced the first defeat of his career against the UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 in his last bout. While that may have been the case, he […]
De La Hoya Calls Out ‘Shady' Zuffa Boxing
Oscar De La Hoya has launched a critique against Zuffa Boxing, accusing the new venture—backed by Dana White—of attempting to alter the Muhammad Ali Act for “shady” reasons. De La Hoya’s concern centers on the belief that amending the Ali Act would severely reduce fighter protections. The Ali Act was made to protect boxers against […]
Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Stats – Who Wins?
Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on Saturday, as we look at the stats. Aspinall faces the pressure to perform, given it is his first defense. While he is the champion, he was elevated from his interim status once Jones retired from the sport […]
Umar Nurmagomedov Vs. Mario Bautista Predictions – ‘Gonna Knock Him Out'
Bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista face off at UFC 321 on Saturday, as we preview the upcoming fight. Nurmagomedov enters the fight, with plenty to prove. He suffered the first loss of his career against UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili in his last fight at UFC 311. He suffered a broken hand during the […]
Virna Jandiroba Vs. Mackenzie Dern Predictions – ‘Win By Arm Bar'
Virna Jandiroba takes on Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321 in a vacant strawweight title this weekend, as fans picked their winner. Jandiroba comes into this bout in an impressive run of form. She has won her last five fights, beating Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, Loopy Godinez, Amanda Lemos and Yan Xiaonan, respectively. Five of her […]
Keith Thurman Looking Beyond Fundora
Keith Thurman is looking beyond his rescheduled bout against WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora, revealing a list of fighters he intends to pursue if he emerges victorious. Thurman was meant to box Fundora this month, but the latter pulled out with a hand injury. The fight is now expected to feature on a Manny […]
Dana White Talks Up The UFC's Future
Dana White talked up the UFC’s relationship with Abu Dhabi, as the UFC heads to the capital for UFC 322 on Saturday. It has been 15 years since the UFC first held their event there, which will now host the UFC Heavyweight Championship of the world. Tom Aspinall makes his first defense of the belt […]