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Valentina Shevchenko Could Move Up To Bantamweight
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has not ruled out a move up to bantamweight. Shevchenko won back her flyweight title after beating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision. It was the perfect response following their previous fight at UFC Noche last year, which ended in a split draw. Mike Bell’s controversial 10-8 […]
Ngannou’s Coach Blasts The Promo For His Fighter's PFL Debut
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, had plenty to say about his fighter’s upcoming bout with Renan Ferreira on October 19. It would be the first fight that Ngannou has had since leaving the UFC after knocking out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He left the UFC on bad terms after contract talks broke down. Reports […]
Beterbiev And Bivol Stare Each Other Down After Making Weight
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol made weight ahead of their Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title fight tomorrow. The two boxers face off in the biggest fight of their career. Beterbiev defends his WBC, WBO and IBF titles. He is 20-0, with a 100% knockout rate. He stopped Callum Smith in his previous fight to set up […]
McGregor Calls Out KSI – ‘Let’s Go, We Are Back Baby'
Conor McGregor has called KSI for a boxing bout, hitting out at his latest song. The Irishman’s comments were made as he attended BKFC’s first-ever event in Spain. The Irishman still has two fights left on his UFC deal, but his injury problems have disrupted his career. The Notorious has not had a UFC fight […]
Wardley Vs. Clarke Predictions – ‘He's Going To Lose'
Fabio Wardley will defend his British Heavyweight Title against Frazer Clarke on Saturday. They will rematch after their first fight, which ended in a split draw. In a thrilling fight where both fighters left it on the line, Clarke got off the canvas to take it to the final bell. He also overcame a point […]
Fans Rip Conor Benn For Pushing Eubank Jr. – Benn Is A Clown'
Fans have hit out at Conor Benn after he accosted Chris Eubank Jr. during the latter’s build-up for his next fight. Eubank will box on Saturday in his first fight in over a year since beating Liam Smith Jr. He stopped Smith to avenge the defeat he suffered in the first fight where he was […]
Tank Davis Slammed For Fighting Roach Jr. – ‘This Is The Tank Protection Program'
Tim Bradley has described Gervonta Davis as a fraud for facing Lamont Roach Jr. His comments were made after Davis announced that he would be fighting Roach Jr. on December 14. He is coming off a victory against Frank Martin after he knocked him out to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. Davis has been linked […]
Jack Massey Unimpressed By Jai Opetaia’s Record: ‘Look At Who He's Fought’
Jack Massey has described Saturday’s opponent Jai Opetaia as a “very good fighter” but called into question the IBF cruiserweight champion’s professional record. European champion Massey (22-2-0 12 KO) challenges for a major world title for the first time when he fights Opetaia (25-0-0 19 KO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the undercard of the […]
Beterbiev v Bivol: Predictions For The Undisputed Title Fight And Main Card
On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev and Dimitrii Bivol will battle for the undisputed light-heavyweight world title. It’s a fight the world has been anticipating for years as the two finest 175-pound fighters of their generation finally decide the king of the division. There’s also an exciting undercard ahead of the main event, […]
Sean Strickland Will Get His Rematch with Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus du Plessis is desperate to headline the first UFC event in Africa. If the South African could defend his middleweight belt in his home nation, it could spark a major movement in the sport on the continent. But UFC CEO Dana White already said the promotion is having difficulty finding an arena capable of […]
Beterbiev Scares Hearn – ‘You Want To Fight, I Can Do Something'
Artur Beterbiev responded to Eddie Hearn’s comments about calling him arrogant, as the Matchroom Boxing promoter went on the defensive. Beterbiev boxes Dmitry Bivol on Saturday for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. He defends his WBC, WBA, and IBF Light Heavyweight Titles, knowing that a victory will give him the missing WBA title. Hearn works […]
Jake Paul Considered Suicide – ‘I Was Going To Drive Off A Cliff'
Jake Paul has said that he considered committing suicide before he turned to boxing, which saved his life. Paul has made massive inroads in the sport ever since he decided to take it seriously. The Problem Child began fighting influencers and former MMA fighters as he sought to build his brand. Victories against Ben Askren, […]
Lomachenko Could Retire
Vasiliy Lomachenko could retire from the sport. Lomachenko has not boxed since beating George Kambosos Jr. to win the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. It was the perfect response after losing to Devin Haney in a controversial unanimous decision. Most of the boxing community felt Lomachenko had done enough to win, as he missed out on […]
Fans Worry Over Spence Vs. Fundora – ‘I Fear For Spence's Life'
Boxing fans have expressed their concerns after Errol Spence Jr. will reportedly fight Sebastian Fundora next year in Texas. Spence would be having his first fight since getting knocked out by Terence Crawford in 2023. He was dropped three times before he was stopped in the ninth round as Crawford became the first Undisputed Welterweight […]
Beterbiev And Bivol Face Off In Final Presser
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol held their final pre-fight presser as they gear up for their Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title clash on Saturday. Beterbiev puts his WBC, WBO and IBF titles on the line, aiming to pick up Bivol’s WBA belt. He arrives into the fight with a 100% knockout rate and a 20-0 record. […]
Bivol & Beterbiev Ready to Settle Their Differences
There are few things in boxing that will excite fans like an undisputed champion. With how many major organizations that award world titles, it is rare for fighters, promoters, and organizers to agree on who should be duking it out for the undisputed title. Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will be ready to see who […]
Beterbiev And Bivol – Keys To Victory
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol face off for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship this weekend, leaving questions over how they will approach the fight. The two undefeated fighters put their records on the line, with the winner becoming the best light heavyweight of this era. Beterbiev has a 100 percent knockout rate, with all his […]
Ngannou Hits Back At Dana White Over Pay Claims
Francis Ngannou has hit back at Dana White’s comments, which claimed that the MMA fighter did not get paid as much as was claimed, for his boxing bouts. Ngannou and White have not been on the best of terms ever since The Predator left the UFC last year. Ngannou reportedly turned down an $8 million contract […]
Who Is Next For Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor says that talks are underway for a fight date for next year as questions remain over who he will face. McGregor has been absent from the Octagon since 2021, when he lost at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier. That was his third defeat out of his last four UFC fights, as he suffered […]
Canelo And Inoue Will Meet In Japan
Canelo Alvarez and Naoya Inoue are reportedly going to cross paths in Japan. Reports indicate that Canelo will attend the Takuma Inoue fight on Sunday. Takumo is Inoue’s brother and will defend his WBA Bantamweight Title in the headline event against Seiya Tsutsumi. Canelo is interested in the event as his trainer, Eddy Reynoso, trains […]