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Hooker Could Face Gaethje Next
Dan Hooker and Justin Gaethje are reportedly being considered for a fight. According to lightweight fighter Renato Moicano, the UFC is looking for the fight to take place at UFC 313 on March 8 from Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair have had contrasting fortunes based on their last fight. Hooker is on a three-fight win […]
Dubois Wants Winner Of Usyk Vs. Fury
Daniel Dubois is looking to face the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Dubois is the IBF Heavyweight Champion, a belt he inherited after Usyk vacated. However, Dubois showed his world-level credentials by knocking out Anthony Joshua in his last fight to solidify himself as a heavyweight champion. He […]
Ngannou Rules Out A Jon Jones Fight
Francis Ngannou has no interest in facing Jon Jones in an MMA fight. The Predator left the UFC last year as contract talks broke down, ending any hopes of the Jones fight. Dana White responded emphatically by saying he would never work with Ngannou again. White has also dismissed any chance of conducting a co-promotion […]
Klitschko Backs Usyk To Beat Fury
Wladimir Klitschko has backed Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury in their December 21 rematch. Usyk enters the fight as the champion as he defeated Fury in a split decision to become the world’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first time boxing had seen an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis. He cleaned up the […]
Fury Outweighs Usyk By 50+ Pounds
The final weigh-in took place for the Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch on December 21. Usyk enters the fight with a victory over Fury as he beat him via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He gave up around 40 pounds and an eight-inch reach disadvantage in the first fight as […]
McGregor Promises KO Of Logan Paul
Conor McGregor says he will stop Logan Paul if they ever face off in a boxing fight. McGregor confirmed he is in negotiations to fight Logan in an exhibition in India. It would be McGregor’s first fight since his UFC 264 loss against Dustin Poirier in 2021. That continued a miserable run of form, resulting […]
Arum Eyes A Big Fight for Lopez; Wants Ennis
Bob Arum is still hoping to secure Teofimo Lopez a big fight. Lopez is the current WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, a belt he defended successfully after beating Steve Claggett in his last fight. The Takeover has an impressive boxing resume, being a two-weight world champion and a two-time lineal champion. He has beaten some of […]
Eubank Jr. Says Benn's Greed Is Preventing The Fight
Chris Eubank Jr. has blamed Conor Benn for the fight not happening, as he accused his fellow Brit of being greedy. Eubank and Benn have been linked with a fight since 2022. The clash was made at a catchweight of 157 pounds in what would have been one of Britain’s biggest domestic clashes. However, the […]
Teddy Atlas Breaks Down Usyk vs. Fury Rematch
Teddy Atlas gave his insight on the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The pair face off on December 21 in another heavyweight clash following their classic bout this year. Usyk won the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He followed in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis, who […]
Usyk And Fury Stare Down For 10+ Minutes
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury stared at each other for over ten minutes during their final presser face off. Usyk arrives in the fight after giving Fury his first defeat when he beat him by a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk also became a two-weight undisputed champion with that victory, making […]
Ilia Topuria Shattered Two Legends to Reach Top of MMA Mountain in 2024
If I believed in having co-fighters of the year, it would be easy to choose Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria. But I don’t believe in splitting awards between several people. When it came to MMAfighting latest news in 2024, no one produced victories as impressive as Topuria. Topuria took the UFC’s featherweight belt off long-reigning […]
Can You Make a Case for 2024 MMA Fight of the Year Beside Holloway & Gaethje War at UFC 300?
Plenty of books, movies and TV shows have left a sour taste in people’s mouths due to their bad endings. Having a fantastic finale can make up for nearly anything that came before it. When it comes to MMAfighting latest news, no fight produced such a thrilling conclusion as the battle between Max Holloway and […]
Blaydes Backs Aspinall To KO Jones
Curtis Blaydes has backed Tom Aspinall to stop UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Blaydes is aware of Aspinall having faced him twice. He gave Aspinall his first loss, beating him in a first-round stoppage in their 2022 clash. But Aspinall suffered a knee injury in that fight, leaving questions over the result. Aspinall turned it […]
Fans Warned Against Streaming Usyk Vs. Fury Illegally – ‘Puts Consumers At Risk'
Fans have been warned about illegally streaming the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch. The December 21 clash has a lot on the line. Usyk enters the fight with a win over Fury in their first bout via a split decision. He became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, capping off a huge feat in being a […]
Fans React To Fury's Bizarre Media Workout – ‘Nervous Energy'
Fans have reacted to Tyson Fury’s media workout for the Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21. The fight is a rerun of their first clash, which Usyk won by a split decision. The win made him the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The fight was competitive in parts before Usyk pulled […]
Khabib Says Makhachev-Muhammad Fight Is Unlikely – ‘It's Hard To Beat Belal'
Fans are unlikely to see Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other. That is according to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight has been mentioned as part of Makhachev’s quest to win a belt in another weight class. The 33-year-old is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. He secured the title after beating Charles Oliveria before defending […]
Benavidez Pushes Morrell, Prompting Dramatic Belt Throw
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. were involved in a brawl during an intense public workout before their February 1 clash. The fight takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at light heavyweight. Benavidez enters the fight with a victory against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. He beat the ageing Gvozdyk via a unanimous decision in […]
Grand Arrivals: Usyk Says He Has A ‘Secret Plan' For Fury
The Grand Arrivals took place for the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury December 21 rematch. Usyk enters the fight as the champion, having beaten Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. That extended his undefeated record to 22-0, making him undisputed in a second weight class. Fury disputed the split decision loss, claiming Russia’s war […]
Garcia Denies Pulling Out Of Exhibition Over Weight Issues
Ryan Garcia denied rumors he pulled out of his December 30 exhibition against Rukiya Anpo because of weight issues. The exhibition was set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, at a contracted weight of 153 pounds. It would have been Garcia’s first foray into a boxing ring since his no-contest against Devin Haney in April. […]
Munguia Warned To Steer Clear Of A Surace Rematch
Jaime Munguia has been told to avoid a Bruno Surace rematch. Munguia was knocked out in round six in a massive upset for his second career loss. It took his record to two losses in his last three fights, following his first to Canelo Alvarez. He had the chance to fight for the WBC Interim Super […]