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Katie Taylor Has No Thoughts Of Retirement Ahead Of Amanda Serrano Rematch
Katie Taylor, the undisputed women’s super-lightweight world champion, says she has no plans to retire any time soon as she prepares for her highly-anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano. Taylor (23-1-0 6 KO) and Serrano (47-2-1 31 KO) made history when they first fought in April 2022, becoming the first female boxers to headline a show […]
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Ticket Prices Drop, Sparking Concerns
The ticket prices for Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson has plummeted with the fight almost here. The two boxers will face off on November 15 for Netflix’s first boxing fight. The fight will take place at the 80,000 seater from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, showing the potential huge demand to see that fight. Tyson […]
Conceicao Vs. Foster Rematch: Predictions & Betting Odds
O’Shaquie Foster rematches Robson Conceicao, the WBC Super Featherweight Champion on Saturday, as boxing insiders gave their predictions and views. Foster lost the first fight in a contentious split decision: (Conceicao 116-112, 115-113) and (Foster 116-112). The result was dubbed a ‘robbery,’ as the CompuBox numbers showed Foster having more success. Foster was in double-digit […]
Canelo Won't Fight Eubank Jr. – ‘It’s Totally False'
Eddy Reynoso says Canelo Alvarez has no intention of fighting Chris Eubank Jr. Reynoso’s comments arrived following reports that Eubank Jr. had begun talks with the Mexican fighter. They were reportedly in discussions before Canelo chose to face Edgar Berlanga. Canalo beate the Puerto Rican via a unanimous decision on Mexican Independence Weekend. However, BOXXER’s […]
Curmel Moton: Is He The Next Floyd Mayweather?
Curmel Moton has been dubbed the next Floyd Mayweather, as the boxing sensation works his way through the ranks. Moton made his professional debut against Ezequiel Flores in September 2023. He boxed on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo undercard. Just as Mayweather had allowed Canelo to fight on his undercards, Moton was given a […]
Joseph Parker Ready To Face Daniel Dubois
Joseph Parker is ready to face IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois. That is according to Parker’s coach, Andy Lee. Parker is in the best form of his life following his last two wins. He defeated Deontay Wilder, beating him via a unanimous decision. The victory was so impressive since Wilder only won one round across […]
UFC Betting Preview: Moreno Needs to Prove He Still Has Something Left
Flirting with retirement is typically not a good sign for any fighter. It may not be a lack of desire that forces any athlete to consider retirement. In Brandon Moreno’s case, he decided he wanted to step away after a pair of consecutive split-decision losses. But after telling everyone seven months ago that he was […]
Dubois v Wardley? IBF Gives Champion Permission For ‘Optional Defense’
IBF world champion Daniel Dubois could next face British rival Fabio Wardley after the sanctioning body provided permission for ‘Dynamite’ to make an optional title defense. That is according to a report from Sky Sports, who claim a February rematch between Dubois (22-2-0 21 KO) and Anthony Joshua (28-4-0 25 KO) appears increasingly unlikely, with […]
Top Boxers Have the Sport in a Good Place
If nothing else, 2024 can be remembered for being the year where we briefly got to see an undisputed heavyweight champion. While the politics of the sport spoiled Oleksandr Usyk’s reign, the fact that a fight for all the heavyweight belts happened at once was amazing. The boxing news latest headlines were filled with a […]
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 […]