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Bookies Humiliate McGregor, Label Him An Underdog Against Logan Paul
Conor McGregor has been left humiliated after the bookies put him as an underdog in a Logan Paul fight. McGregor recently confirmed that he is in talks to box Logan in an exhibition in India. That is a far cry from the man who is a two-weight UFC world champion. McGregor’s UFC career is at […]
Oleksandr Usyk Should Leave No Doubt in Rematch With Tyson Fury
When Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury met earlier this year to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over 20 years, it seemed clear who won the fight. But when the result reached online boxing news, at least one person had a differing opinion on the fight. One of the judges gave Fury a decision […]
Striker’s Delight Set to Feature Magomedov against Page
Sharaputdin Magomedov has an idea in his head that he would like to be a champion in the UFC someday. But MMAfighting latest news shows that another opportunity he has recently been offered may give him more street cred than a belt could. Magomedov will face off against dangerous and unorthodox striker Michael Venom Page […]
Jonas vs. Price Unification Confirmed For March 7
Natasha Jonas will take on Lauren Price in a three-belt unification on March 7. The fight takes place from the Royal Albert Hall following their respective wins. Jonas defended her IBF Welterweight Title by winning a unanimous decision victory against Ivana Habazin. She picked up Habzin’s WBC belt to unify in a second weight class following […]
Ryan Garcia Countersues Devin Haney For $7.5 Million
Ryan Garcia has filed a countersuit against Devin Haney worth $7.5 million. Garcia’s response comes after Haney initially filed a lawsuit accusing Garcia of breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment. Haney’s lawsuit emerged after his majority decision defeat to Garcia in April. Ryan dropped him three times, inflicting sustained punishment on the boxer. Garcia […]
Makhachev Could Retire In Two Years – ‘He'll Do What Khabib Did'
Javier Mendez, the coach of UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, says the Russian could retire in the next two years. Makhachev is considered one of the best P4P fighters in the world. He won the lightweight title after beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022. Since then, he has made three successful defenses of […]
Usyk Vs. Fury Predictions – ‘He Will Finish It Inside The Distance'
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s rematch takes place on December 21, as boxing pros gave their predictions. Usyk defeated Fury in the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was boxing’s first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999. The rematch is not for undisputed after […]
McGregor's Training Footage Sparks Controversy
Conor McGregor sparked controversy with his latest training footage showing him working hard in the gym. McGregor’s UFC career is at a critical stage following his recent controversy. He was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in a civil lawsuit. He was ordered to pay her around $258,000 while also paying her legal fees, […]
Joaquin Buckley Concludes Strong 2024 With Dominant Win over Colby Covington
Joaquin Buckley didn’t have much prep time to get ready for his battle with Colby Covington on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Buckley, who was making his fourth trip to the octagon in 2024, was originally supposed to fight Ian Machado Garry. But everything was scrambled after UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered a toe injury, […]
What's Next For Munguia And Surace?
Jaime Munguia lost to Bruno Surace, raising question marks about their next steps. Munguia had his second fight under Top Rank following his recent departure from Golden Boy Promotions. Before the fight, the WBC had ordered Munguia to face Christian Mbilli. That would be for the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title. A win over Mbilli […]
What's Next For Natasha Jonas?
Natasha Jonas defeated Ivana Habazin to become a unified champion at 147, raising questions over her next steps. Jonas defended her IBF Welterweight Title and picked up Habazin’s WBC belt in a classy performance. She silenced her critics from the Mikaela Mayer fight, where some in the boxing community had her losing despite coming through […]
Pros React To Buckley's Win Over Covington
MMA pros have reacted to Joaquin Buckley’s stoppage win against Colby Covington in Tampa, Florida. The welterweight clash took place over the weekend, with plenty of pressure on both fighters. Buckley was the big favorite, entering the fight with five wins in a row. Meanwhile, Covington had two losses in his last three fights, making […]
Dana White Is Confident About Jones vs. Aspinall For Next Year
Dana White has said Jon Jones will fight Tom Aspinall next year. Jones is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, a belt he defended successfully by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. He is next in line to face Tom Aspinall, who is the current UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion. Jones has shown a reluctance to take […]
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 […]