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Fans React After Jones Ducks Aspinall Again – ‘He Hasn't Proven Anything'
Jon Jones has once again indicated that he does not need to fight Tom Aspinall, stating that a fight with Alex Pereira is much bigger. Jones defends his UFC Heavyweight Title at UFC 309 on November 16 against Stipe Miocic. The American will make the first defense of his heavyweight title. He secured the belt […]
Can Keyshawn Davis Deliver On His Home Turf?
Keyshawn Davis faces his big test against Gustavo Lemos on November 8 as he fights in front of his home fans. Keyshawn will box from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, as he enters the bout with an 11-0 record. Bob Arum has already discussed Keyshawn’s star power, stating that over 7,000 tickets have been […]
Ryan Garcia Will Fight In April – ‘It’s A Done Deal'
Ryan Garcia’s father, Henry Garcia, says his son will fight in April. Garcia is serving a year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine, which overturned his win against Devin Haney into a no-contest. Garcia is set to make his return in an exhibition in January before he can fight professionally in April 2025. He […]
Ennis Warns Chukhadzhian In Their Final Presser – ‘He’s Getting Knocked Out'
Jaron Ennis and Karen Chukhadzhian held their final pre-fight presser before they face off on Saturday. Ennis defends his IBF Welterweight Title for the second time following his KO win against David Avanesyan in his last fight. Boots boxed Chukhadzhian last year, winning a unanimous decision. While Chukhadzhian came up short, he managed to avoid […]
Is Keyshawn Davis The Future ‘Face Of Boxing'?
Keyshawn Davis takes on Gustavo Lemos on November 8, with Bob Arum describing him as the future ‘face of boxing.’ The term ‘face of boxing’ has been thrown about against numerous fighters. Gervonta Davis referred to himself with that name after stopping Ryan Garcia. However, he then served 44 days in jail after breaking his house […]
Ennis Promises A KO Against Chukhadzhian
Jaron Ennis has promised a knockout when he defends his IBF Welterweight Title against Karen Chukhadzhian, as they faced off for the first time. The fight is a rematch of last year’s clash, which Ennis won comfortably via a unanimous decision. However, he was one of the few opponents he failed to knock out, given […]
Roy Jones, Lennox Lewis, And Holyfield React To Paul Vs. Tyson
Roy Jones Jr., Lennox Lewis, and Evander Holyfield gave their take on Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul, which will take place on November 15. Tyson has his first professional boxing fight since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. It will be an eight-round fight, with each round lasting for two minutes. Tyson initially withdrew […]
MMA Community Reacts To Trump's Presidential Win – ‘The King Is Back'
Donald Trump became the US President for a second time, raising a strong reaction from the MMA community. Trump defeated Kamala Harris, getting the majority in the Electoral College at 296 electoral colleges. Harris could only muster 226 as Trump celebrated in front of his supporters. He was joined on stage by the CEO of […]
Queensberry Promotions Inks Deal with DAZN to Broadcast Fights
Queensberry Promotions has been scoring victories outside of the boxing ring during 2024. There have been a number of strong signings by the promotion that have excited fans. Queensberry won a five-on-five event with Matchroom, according to online boxing news. Thanks to its strong year, Queensberry signed a deal with DAZN to broadcast its fights. […]
Fans React After Conor Benn's Suspension Is Removed
The National Anti-Doping Agency has removed Conor Benn’s suspension, which took place following his failed VADA tests for Clomiphene. Ben tested positive by VADA twice, and his fight with Chris Eubank Jr. was called off in 2022. Ben was adamant that he was innocent, as he sought to prove his case. UKAD suspended him, and […]
Should Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman Fight for Interim Title?
There isn’t a question that Shavkat Rakhmonov deserves an opportunity to fight for the UFC welterweight title. What the UFC will have to figure out quickly is if they want his first title challenge to be for a unified belt or an interim one. In Rakhmonov’s case, he is asking for his fight at UFC […]
UFC Betting Preview: Carlos Prates Seeks Opportunity Bust Through the Gate(keeper) Neil Magny
Carlos Prates has the traits of an interesting welterweight contender in the UFC. Most importantly, Prates is a finisher in a time period when the UFC saw a noticeable decline in knockouts. But perhaps more interestingly, Prates has gained a reputation for his post-fight routine. Following Prates’ three wins on the UFC’s main roster, all […]
Nate Diaz ‘Fights' A Fan After Autograph Request
Nate Diaz fought a fan in a lighthearted manner after the latter requested an autograph. Diaz is considered one of the most popular fighters in the UFC. However, he has not had a UFC fight since beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022. Since then, he has focused on his boxing. He made his […]
Alex Pereira Drops YouTuber With A Body Shot While Dressed As A Bunny
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira dressed up as a bunny and took part in a body shot challenge with a Brazilian YouTuber. Pereira is currently in the form of his life, having knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. in his last fight at UFC 307. That was the third successful defense of his title this […]
Andy Cruz Tipped To Shake Up The Boxing World
Andy Cruz, the Olympic Gold medalist, has been tipped to make some noise in the sport. The Cuban has an impressive amateur career, winning two gold medals at the Pan American Games. He also managed to achieve three gold medals at the AIBA World Championships. To top things off, he picked up a gold medal […]
Jesse Rodriguez Confident Of Beating Pedro Guevara – ‘I Want Undisputed At 115'
Jesse Rodriguez is confident he will overpower Pedro Guevara in their super flyweight clash. Rodriguez faces his mandatory on the Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian headline event this weekend. He is undefeated with a 20-0 record, with 13 knockouts to his name. Rodriguez became the WBC Super Flyweight Champion, beating Carlos Cuadras for the vacant […]
Tyson Declares ‘Iron Mike' Is Back For Jake Paul Fight – ‘That Guy Haunts Me'
Mike Tyson says his alter ego, Iron Mike, is back for his fight with Jake Paul. Tyson will box Paul on November 15, which will air on Netflix for the platform’s first-ever boxing fight. Fans will see him have a professional fight in an eight-rounder, with two-minute rounds. The last time they saw Tyson enter […]
Ryan Garcia's Comeback Confirmed; Set For Dubai Exhibition
Ryan Garcia will have an exhibition in Dubai next January against Jabar Zayani. Garcia is currently serving a year ban after his failed VADA tests for Ostarine, which came in the aftermath of his victory against Devin Haney. Garcia dropped Haney three times to secure a shock majority decision victory. But the failed VADA tests […]
Pacquiao Shows His Blistering Hand Speed – ‘The Man Doesn't Age'
Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division champion, showed off some of his moves at the age of 45, proving that he still has blistering hand speed. Pacquiao retired from the sport of boxing in 2021 when he lost against Yordenis Ugas. Since then, he has had two exhibition fights. The first was against DK Yoo, beating him […]
Ennis Responds To Being Overrated; Says Four Champs Dodged Him
Jaron Ennis says four world champions turned down the opportunity to fight him as questions remain over whether he is overrated. Ennis is the IBF Welterweight Champion, a belt he inherited after Crawford was stripped as he moved up 154 pounds. Ennis was his IBF mandatory, but Crawford was busy chasing an Errol Spence Jr. […]