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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. […]
Queensberry Signs A Deal With DAZN; Is It Over For PBC?
Queensberry Promotions has signed a deal with DAZN to broadcast its fights starting in April 2025, a major shift for the boxing landscape. Frank Warren’s Queensberry is currently working with TNT Sports. But the new deal marks a shift in their outlook. It coincides with the recent introduction of the Saudis into the sport of […]
Naoya Inoue's Mega Deal With The Saudis; What's Next?
Naoya Inoue has signed a $19.7 million sponsorship deal with the Saudis. The Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion is one of the best P4P fighters in the world. He is also the former Undisputed Bantamweight Champion. Inoue joined Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk as other fighters to achieve undisputed in two weight classes in the four-belt […]
Dubois Vs. Joshua Rematch Is Off
Frank Warren is eyeing other fights for Daniel Dubois after he confirmed the Anthony Joshua rematch will not happen. Dubois successfully defended his IBF Heavyweight Title by stopping Joshua in the fifth round. He dropped Joshua four times before getting his man out to defend the belt, which he had gotten after Oleksandr Usyk vacated. […]
Floyd Schofield: Is He Ready For Tank And Shakur?
Floyd Schofield is coming off a win against Rene Tellez Giron as we examine his rise in the sport. Schofield took his record to 18-0, with 12 knockouts to his name. Floyd is now ranked number two in the WBA rankings, putting him closer to a title shot against Gervonta Davis. He is also in […]
O’Shaquie Foster Plans Lightweight Move After Conceicao Win – ‘Undisputed If I Can'
O’Shaquie Foster is eyeing a future move up to lightweight following his recent victory over Robson Conceicao. Foster won a split decision to regain his WBC Super Featherweight Title and avenged the first defeat against his opponent. The victory meant that Foster became a two-time Super Featherweight Champion. It was a perfect response after the […]
Holloway Outlines Plans After UFC 308 Loss – ‘Ideally International Fight Week'
Max Holloway outlined his plans for his next fight following his loss against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. Blessed was knocked out for the first time in his UFC career as Topuria successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Title. Holloway entered the fight as the BMF Champion after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He stopped […]
Ennis Wants To Become Undisputed At 147 – ‘That's My Goal'
Jaron Ennis says he is targeting the Undisputed Welterweight Title as he struggles to win the big fights at 147. Ennis is the IBF Welterweight Champion, a belt he defended successfully by stopping David Avanesyan in his last fight. He tried desperately to create a unification fight against the other fighters at 147, such as […]
Ian Machado Garry Will Get Shot at Joaquin Buckley Instead of Colby Covington
Ian Garry did whatever he could to get a fight for Colby Covington. Garry, who is an excellent showman, wanted to try and get in a back-and-forth with the former welterweight challenger. But Covington hasn’t fought since losing to Leon Edwards in a challenge for the belt last December. Garry will headline UFC Tampa Bay […]
Brandon Moreno Shows 30 is Too Young for Retirement at UFC Fight Night
Brandon Moreno shocked many when he said he planned to step away from MMA earlier this year. Moreno, who was on a two-fight losing streak, was less than a year removed from being the UFC flyweight champion. Few people actually believed that Moreno was washed up. The 30-year-old Mexican star looked motivated Saturday night in […]