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Jon Jones Teases A Huge Announcement – Will He Fight Aspinall?
Jon Jones has confirmed that he will make a very big announcement soon, which has sent MMA fans in a frenzy. The UFC Heavyweight Champion is facing increasing scrutiny to take on Tom Aspinall. Jones defended his belt by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in his last fight. Miocic would later announce his retirement, […]
Hearn Denies Joshua's Next Fight Is With Wilder Or Bakole
Eddie Hearn has denied reports that Anthony Joshua’s next fight has been agreed with either Deontay Wilder or Martin Bakole. Joshua is expected to make his return to the ring in the summer. He is coming off the fourth defeat of his career after Daniel Dubois knocked him out in the fifth round. Joshua hit […]
Ryan Garcia Goes Back To Eddy Reynoso – Is It The Right Move?
Ryan Garcia has rejoined his former trainer, Eddy Reynoso, thus leaving Derrick James. The news comes as a surprise since Garcia had fallen out with Reynoso before he made his way to join Joe Goossen. Goosen managed to guide Garcia until his first defeat when he boxed Gervonta Davis. Tank stopped him in the seventh […]
Logan Paul Recalls Run-In With McGregor – ‘He’s Not Doing Anything But Drugs'
Logan Paul recalled his recent interaction with Conor McGregor. Logan was with his brother Jake Paul as he made his way to Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration. He was pictured alongside McGregor, who accosted him over a possible fight. Reports indicated that Logan could have boxed McGregor in India for $250 million. It would have been […]
Benavidez Shuts Down Morrell Rematch
David Benavidez has no intention of giving David Morrell Jr. a rematch following their February 1 clash. Benavidez secured a unanimous decision win to retain his WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Title. He also picked up Morrell’s WBA Interim belt and, as a result, made him mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. […]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul On Cinco de Mayo – Is It Happening?
Canelo Alvarez will reportedly take on Jake Paul in a boxing fight on Cinco de Mayo. The pair have been linked with a fight for some time, which has largely been driven by The Problem Child. Paul has repeatedly said that his aspirations are to win a world title before eventually securing a lucrative fight […]
Shields Makes History; Becomes First Women's Undisputed Heavyweight Champ
Claressa Shields made history by becoming the first women’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion after beating Danielle Perkins. Shields won a unanimous decision: 100-89, 99-89 and 97-92. It was a dominant performance, as the belt added to her undisputed achievements at 154 and 160 pounds, making her a three-weight undisputed champion. The win meant she retained her […]
Chisora Vs. Wallin Predictions – ‘He Is A War Horse'
Derek Chisora faces Otto Wallin this weekend in a heavyweight clash, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Chisora is coming off one of the best wins of his career. He defeated Joe Joyce via a unanimous decision in front of a packed-out domestic crowd. That was his second consecutive win after losing to Tyson Fury […]
Keyshawn Davis Targets Isaac Cruz – ‘I'm A Dawg, He's A Dawg'
Keyshawn Davis wants to box Isaac Cruz moving forward. Davis’ comments come ahead of his fight with Denys Berinchyk on February 14. This is Davis’ biggest fight, meaning he cannot afford to overlook his man. A win makes him the WBO Lightweight Champion, earning him his first world title. A victory would set up a […]
Beterbiev Rules Out Usyk Fight – ‘He's Too Strong'
Artur Beterbiev has ruled out a fight with Oleksandr Usyk after initially indicating his desire to face him. The pair faced each other in the amateurs with Usyk coming out victorious. The Ukrainian then went on to become undisputed at cruiserweight and then heavyweight after his win over Tyson Fury. Beterbiev indicated he would be […]
What's Next For Benavidez And Morrell?
David Benavidez defeated David Morrell Jr. to put himself in a mandatory position to face either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol as we look at their next steps. Benavidez secured a unanimous decision win to extend his record to 30-0. It was his second victory at 175 pounds since moving up from light heavyweight. More […]
Benavidez Survives Knockdown To Overpower Morrell
David Benavidez overpowered David Morrell Jr. to earn a unanimous decision win in their light heavyweight clash: 115-111, 115-111 and 118-108. The win extends Benavidez’s record to 30-0, as he becomes the WBC mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The latter two will fight on February 22 for the Undisputed Light […]
Azim Overcomes Docked Points; Stops Lipinets To Win IBO Belt
Adam Azim is the IBO Junior Welterweight Champion after securing a ninth-round KO win against Sergey Lipinets. The win means Azim won the vacant belt to take his record to 13-0. The first round was a cagey affair. Lipinets was moving around the ring, using his craft to stay out of harm’s way. Azim landed […]
Shields Can Complete Boxing With Undisputed Heavyweight Title
Claressa Shields takes on Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title in a historic clash on Sunday. Shields has already become undisputed at 154 and 160. She is the current WBC and WBF champion at heavyweight. This clash has the IBF and WBO belts up for grabs too. The WBA title is not recognized in […]
Gervonta Davis Eyes Only Mega Fights After Roach; Who's Next?
Stephen Espinoza says Gervonta Davis only plans to box in the mega bouts after his next fight with Lamont Roach Jr. The fight takes place on March 1, as Davis defends his WBA Lightweight Title. He enters the fight with a win against Frank Martin. Tank has said he will retire this year once he […]
Benavidez & Morrell's Explosive Weigh In – ‘See Who The Mexican Monster Is'
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. exchanged verbals after they made weight for their light heavyweight fight this weekend. The winner will become the WBC mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol, who face off on February 22. That would be for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title. Benavidez defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk in […]
Dana White Warns Global Fight League About Overspending
Dana White has given his take on The Global Fight League’s new venture. The MMA organization will hold its first event this year, having signed up many former UFC fighters. Reports indicate that 120 fighters are part of the new roster. Six teams will be formed, with many former UFC fighters. Tyron Woodley is one […]
Canelo Will Return In May; Who Is Next?
Eddie Reynoso has said that Canelo Alvarez will likely return to the ring in May in time for Cinco de Mayo, as questions remain over his next fight. Canelo’s last boxing performance was against Edgar Berlanga. He defeated Berlanga on Mexican Independence Weekend via a unanimous decision. Canelo held his own as he went up […]
Ryan Garcia Enrolls In VADA; Haney Rematch A Step Closer
Ryan Garcia has officially enrolled in VADA testing, ending speculation that he would no longer work with the organization. Garcia has had a bone to pick with VADA after he tested positive for Ostarine in his last fight against Devin Haney. It was a major setback since it turned Garcia’s biggest win into a no-contest. […]
Benavidez & Morrell Trade Words At Final Presser – ‘I’m 100% Knocking Him Out'
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr.’s pre-fight presser took place before their light heavyweight fight on February 1, as both fighters traded verbals. It is a clash between two undefeated fighters who are knockout artists. Benavidez is considered the slight favorite. He arrives into the fight with a win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first […]