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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 […]
Topuria Brutally KOs Holloway To Retain Featherweight Title – ‘Total Domination'
Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway at UFC 308 in the third round to retain his UFC Featherweight Title, giving Max Holloway his first stoppage loss. Topuria promised to stop Holloway and show him they are levels to the sport. He wanted Holloway to meet him in the center of the Octagon, just as Blessed […]
Catterall Drops Prograis Twice, Wins Wide Decision
Jack Catterall dropped Regis Prograis twice to win a one-sided unanimous decision: 117-108, 116-109, 116-109. It was another big win for Catterall following his unanimous decision victory against Josh Taylor in his last fight. Both fighters knew they could take a step closer to a world title shot. Regis vowed to bounce back from his […]
Hearn: Low PBC Offer Could Jeopardize Davis vs. Roach Fight
Eddie Hearn has given his reasons for why Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. could be delayed until next year. Davis is scheduled to fight Roach Jr. on December 14 from Houston, Texas, in a defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. He stopped Frank Martin in his last fight. It was his first win in […]
Tommy Fury And KSI Are In Talks Over A Rematch
Tommy Fury and KSI are reportedly in talks over a rematch. The pair faced off in their clash last year, which ended in a controversial majority decision win for Fury. KSI buckled Fury in the first round, after which the pair had a very lowkey fight with very little action in their sixth-rounder. Fury got […]
Ngannou Calls Dana White A ‘Bully'
Francis Ngannou has called Dana White a bully as the pair continue to trade verbals on social media. Ngannou does not have the best relationship with the UFC and White after leaving the organization last year. Reports indicated he rejected an $8 million contract offer to continue his stay. This was allegedly on the basis […]
Chimaev Vs. Whittaker Predictions – ‘He Finishes Him'
Khamzat Chimaev takes on Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 this weekend as MMA fighters made their predictions. They were set to face off at UFC Saudi earlier in the year. However, the fight was called off after Chimaev pulled out due to illness. That meant Chimaev has not fought since beating Kamaru Usman last year […]
Prograis Tries To Get In Catterall's Head – ‘I Drop People'
Regis Prograis has attempted to get into Jack Catterall head as they face off in their junior welterweight clash today. Prograis aims to bounce back from his defeat against Devin Haney in his last fight, as he lost a one-sided unanimous decision. The two-time junior welterweight champion looked out of sorts, losing every round as […]
Topuria Tells Holloway – ‘I’m Taking You Out In The First'
Ilia Topuria believes his ability to get the job done will be the difference maker against Max Holloway at UFC 308. The fight takes place on October 26 as the Georgian makes the first defense of his UFC Featherweight Title. He enters the fight with an undefeated 7-0 record, including five knockouts. Topuria secured his […]
Tyson Unfazed By Age Gap With Jake Paul – ‘I’m Just A Different Species'
Mike Tyson says he is not fazed by the age gap between him and Jake Paul as they prepare for their November 15 fight. Tyson will fight Paul on Netflix, and it will be the first time the platform airs a boxing fight. There has been much criticism over this fight due to safety concerns. […]
Fans React As Fury Says Usyk Was ‘Easier' Than Expected
Fans have reacted after Tyson Fury claimed that Oleksandr Usyk was a much easier opponent than he thought. Fury lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. However, the fight showed that Usyk was more than a capable opponent for Fury. The Ukrainian was dominant in the earlier parts of the fight […]
Fabio Wardley Could Vacate British Title To Focus On Top 10 Opponent
Fabio Wardley could be about to vacate his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles as he looks to challenge a top-10 opponent and climb the rankings. Wardley (18-0-1 17 KO) retained his belts with a brutal first-round stoppage of domestic rival Frazer Clarke in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia earlier this month in the co-main event of the […]