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Aspinall Could Pursue WWE After UFC Career – ‘I Really Enjoyed It'
Tom Aspinall has said he could pursue WWE after his UFC career. Aspinall is one of the leading heavyweights in MMA. He is the current UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion. He is coming off a successful win against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, which avenged the only defeat of his UFC career. That has put him […]
Doctor Defends McGregor's Toe Injury Withdrawal – ‘It’s A Pinky Toe, But Still'
A prominent doctor, Dr. Brian Sutterer, has defended Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303 with a broken toe. The Irishman pulled out of his highly anticipated comeback, which was said to go ahead on June 29 with the injury. The news meant that McGregor has not been in the Octagon since 2021, when he lost […]
Moses Itauma: Boxing's Best Heavyweight Prospect
Moses Itauma is considered one of the most exciting heavyweights in the sport and is seen as a future heavyweight champion. The 19-year-old was born in Kezmarok, Slovakia, but also has English roots. He moved to England in 2008, giving him a varied upbringing. He is currently undefeated with a 10-0 record. Eight of his […]
Conceicao's Resume Shows He Faces A Tough Foster Rematch
Robson Conceicao aims to prove his doubters wrong when he rematches O’Shaquie Foster this weekend as we examine his resume in the big fights. Conceicao won a controversial split decision against Foster to become the WBC Super Featherweight Champion: (Conceicao 116-112, 115-113) and (Foster 116-112). Most of the boxing community felt that Foster had done […]
Steward: Usyk Fight Turned In 9th Round – ‘It Was A Close Fight'
SugarHill Steward has downplayed Tyson Fury’s defeat against Oleksandr Usyk, stating that the ninth round changed everything. Usyk gave Fury the first defeat of his professional career, as he won a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. However, the result suggested that it was a close fight. But looking back, Usyk was the […]
Ilia Topuria Establishes Himself as the New Boogeyman of MMA at UFC 308
Dana White and the UFC need to schedule an event in Spain as soon as possible. Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s star is burning bright. Topuria, a native of Georgia but a resident of Spain, is a powerful striker who could be the promotion’s next big star. While Topuria impressed with a third-round knockout of former […]
Foster Aims To Avenge ‘Robbery' Loss To Conceicao
O’Shaquie Foster is desperate to win back his WBC Super Featherweight Title when he rematches Robson Conceicao this weekend. Robson won a highly controversial split decision (Conceicao 116-112, 115-113) and (Foster 116-112), with an overwhelming number of boxing insiders calling it a ‘robbery.’ Conceicao offered very little in the earlier rounds, as Foster landed counters […]
McGregor's Deleted Post Hints At Retirement
Conor McGregor caused quite a stir in a now-deleted post on X where he hinted he may retire from the sport. McGregor’s UFC career has tanked since his last fight. He suffered a 2021 defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, taking his record to three defeats out of his last four fights. The fight […]
Ngannou vs. Ferreira Flops On PPV – ‘PFL Made A Bad Deal'
Francis Ngannou’s fight with Renan Ferreira reportedly sold a dismal 10,000 buys on PPV. The news will not be positive for the PFL and Ngannou’s brand, given the hype surrounding his MMA comeback. Ngannou had not had an MMA fight since 2022, when he knocked out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. The Predator left the […]
Tyson Says He's Ready To Die In Ring Vs. Paul – ‘I’ll Be Immortal'
Mike Tyson has caused controversy, stating that he is prepared to die in the ring in the build-up to his fight against Jake Paul. Tyson will box Paul next month on November 15 in his first professional fight since 2005. He retired after suffering a loss against Kevin McBride in 2005, bringing an end to […]
Fans Disappointed By UFC 309 Card – ‘Horrible, Disastrous, Terrible'
The full card for Jon Jones Vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 has been announced, with fans being unhappy Jones makes the first defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title, which he secured after submitting Ciryl Gane last year at UFC 285. The American was sent to face Miocic at UFC 295 last year. However, Jones […]
Tyson Fury ‘Feels Sorry’ For Anthony Joshua – But Still Wants To Fight Him
Tyson Fury has said he felt “deflated” for Anthony Joshua after his defeat to Daniel Dubois last month, but insisted he still wants to fight his fellow former heavyweight champion. Joshua (28-4-0 25 KO) is facing an uncertain future at the top of the heavyweight division following a one-sided demolition at the hands of IBF […]
Talks Have Started For Canelo Alvarez v Chris Eubank, Says Ben Shalom
Early negotiations have already begun for a super-middleweight world title fight between unified champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Chris Eubank, promoter Ben Shalom has said. Alvarez (62-2-2 39 KO) and Eubank (34-3-0 25 KO) had previously been in talks about fighting each other, only for the Mexican to choose Edgar Berlanga as his most recent […]
Topuria: What's Next After Beating Holloway?
Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway in the third round to retain his UFC Featherweight Title, raising question marks over his next steps. The Georgian retained his UFC Featherweight Title in emphatic circumstances. He delivered on his pre-fight promise that he would knock out Holloway. He even goaded Holloway to meet him in the center […]
Catterall And Prograis – What's Next?
Jack Catterall beat Regis Prograis via a unanimous decision, raising question marks over his next steps. Catterall won a unanimous decision after dropping Prograis twice in round nine. But he survived a knockdown in round five after his glove touched the canvas after Prograis’ jab. However, the Brit dominated the back end of the fight […]
Joshua Told To Retire – ‘He's Got Half A Billion In The Bank'
Anthony Joshua has been told to retire from the sport of boxing. The talk of Joshua’s retirement came following his last performance against Daniel Dubois. Joshua was dropped four times on his way to a fifth-round stoppage defeat. The loss meant he missed out on becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion and picking up the […]
Poirier Calls Out Topuria And Holloway
Dustin Poirier has called out Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway for his next fights. Poirier’s comments came following Topuria’s third-round knockout win against Holloway to retain his UFC Featherweight Title. It was his first defense of the title after securing the belt with a knockout win against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Topuria lived up […]
Oliver: Prime Fury Beats Usyk
Spencer Oliver says that the best version of Tyson Fury will defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their December 21 rematch. Fury lost the first fight in a split decision as Usyk secured the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. The Ukrainian was the better fighter, having a stronger start and finishing the bout in a much better position. Meanwhile, […]
Lawrence Okolie Targets ‘Heavyweight Dream’ After Joining Queensberry
Lawrence Okolie believes Queensberry Promotions is “the only place to be” as he attempts to fulfil his dream of becoming a heavyweight world champion. Okolie (20-1-0 15 KO) recently became a two-weight world champion by winning the WBC’s belt in the newer bridgerweight division – a weight class between cruiserweight and heavyweight – having held […]
Regis Prograis – A Boxing Intellectual Walking Away At The Right Time
Regis Prograis has always been a unique and interesting figure in the world of modern professional boxing. Parts of his story are typical of many fighters who first enter a boxing gym and eventually reach the top of the sport; he overcame childhood poverty, and as a teenager, he and his family lost everything to […]