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Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Breakdown
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face off on July 26 in an undisputed heavyweight championship showdown, as we look at how the fight could play out. Shields became a three-division undisputed champion by beating Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The win added to her prior undisputed status at 154 and 160 pounds. Her opponent, […]
Jaron Ennis Signs A New Deal With Matchroom – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis has re-signed with Matchroom Boxing, as he aims to make his name in the junior middleweight division. Ennis joined Matchroom Boxing with a view to becoming undisputed at 147. Boots eventually became the unified welterweight champion, stopping Emanuel Stanionis in his last fight to unify. There had been suggestions that Ennis would chase […]
Should Usyk Hang Up His Gloves?
Oleksandr Usyk has reached the pinnacle in the sport of boxing, as we consider what is next. Usyk secured a dominant fifth-round knockout over Daniel Dubois in his last fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was the second time he had become undisputed at heavyweight, adding to his list of […]
Regis Prograis' Future Plans
Regis Prograis and Joseph Diaz Jr. will face off in the co-main event of the August 2nd Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. card, as Regis still has plans on becoming a three-time world champion. Prograis has suffered back-to-back decision defeats to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall, taking three knockdowns between the two fights. His […]
Tributes Pour In After Hulk Hogan's Passing – ‘RIP To The Legend'
Fans and combat sports stars have paid tribute to WWE legend and Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, after he passed away at 71. According to reports, Hogan died on Thursday, July 24, at his home in Florida after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. Hogan was one of the most iconic figures in […]
Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN/SP Salitahttps://x.com/EverythingBoxi2/status/1947280399497052402/photo/1 Claressa Shields returns to the ring in her hometown of Detroit to make the first defence of her undisputed women’s heavyweight championship against Lani Daniels. Shields’ (16-0, 3 KO’s) résumé reads exceptionally well in women’s boxing. The self-proclaimed “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time) is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and […]
Bruce Carrington vs Mateus Heita: Preview & Betting Tips
Bruce Carrington takes on Mateus Heita in a battle of unbeatens for the WBC interim featherweight title on Saturday night, in what could prove to be a more interesting matchup than it looks on paper. Carrington (15-0, 9 KO’s), also known as “Shu Shu,” has steadily built his professional resume since turning pro, using his […]
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Open Workout – ‘Go Through Hell To Beat Me'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held an open workout ahead of their July 26 undisputed heavyweight clash. Shields will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight Title, having secured it with a win against Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The victory crowned her as an undisputed champion in a third weight class, having already done so at […]
Can Pacquiao Beat Romero?
Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to defeat WBA ‘Regular’ Welterweight Champion Rolando Romero if that fight materializes next. Pacquiao recently came out of retirement to secure a majority draw with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. The result received a mixed response, as Pacman showed he could hang in with a […]
PFL Makes Major Moves In The Middle East
The PFL has confirmed that Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum will join the organization, as part of their ownership group. Sheikh Mohammed, the founding Chairman of Dubai-based Alpha MBM Investments, joins as the PFL seeks to expand their presence in the Middle East. Alpha MBM Investments operates across various sectors, including sports. […]
De La Hoya's Comments On Shakur Backfire
Oscar De La Hoya believes Gervonta Davis would stop Shakur Stevenson, even if his own fighter William Zepeda respected Shakur’s power. The Saudis are keen on making the Tank-Shakur fight following Stevenson’s win over William Zepeda in a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title. Shakur showed he could neutralize a power puncher, as Zepeda is […]
Should Jon Jones Return — Perhaps In Boxing?
Amir Khan, the former unified junior welterweight champion, doesn’t believe Jon Jones should step into the boxing ring. Jones has shown interest in returning for the UFC’s potential White House event next summer following his recent retirement, which had ended hopes of a Tom Aspinall bout. However, Dana White is not keen on that idea, as […]
Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips
The spotlight returns to Madison Square Garden Theater this weekend as rising Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas takes on Mexico’s battle-hardened Jorge “Chino” Garcia for the vacant WBO super-welterweight world title. This is Zayas’ (21-0, 13 KO’s) first world title shot and the biggest fight of his young career. The 22-year-old sensation has long been […]
Ryan Garner vs Reece Bellotti: Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing fans are in for a treat this Saturday in Bournemouth as unbeaten contender Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner takes on the seasoned Reece ‘Bomber’ Bellotti in a domestic clash for the European, British, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles. Garner (17-0, 8 KO’s) enters the bout undefeated and ranked seventh in the world by the WBC. […]
Aloys Youmbi vs Ellis Zorro: Preview & Betting Tips
Rising powerhouse Aloys Youmbi takes on British contender Ellis Zorro at cruiserweight on Saturday night in what could be a complete mismatch if Zorro isn’t at his best. Youmbi (10-1, 9 KO’s) has already made jaws drop with his power, aggression, and fearlessness. The Cameroonian-born slugger has been steamrolling almost every opponent he’s faced so […]
Khabib Says Dana White Fueled McGregor Rivalry
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his rivalry with Conor McGregor was encouraged by Dana White. The feud between Khabib and McGregor came to a head in 2018, when McGregor stormed the Barclays Centre ahead of UFC 223 and threw a dolly through a bus window carrying Khabib. When the two finally met in the octagon at UFC […]
TKO Boxing Acquires Promoter’s License
TKO Boxing has acquired a promoter’s license in Nevada, allowing Dana White to promote Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously to approve TKO’s license. UFC regulatory veteran Marc Ratner and TKO CFO Andrew Schleimer were both present at the commission meeting, signalling the promotion’s serious intent to enter the boxing […]
New Muhammad Ali Bill Shakes Up Boxing Industry
A new proposed bill called the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act aims to shake up the boxing industry and how it is governed. The proposal comes from Representatives Brian Jack and Sharice Davids, as the bill calls for the establishment of “Unified Boxing Organisations” (UBOs). These organizations would allow promoters to have their own […]
Fans Predict Petr Yan Vs. Marcus McGhee – ‘He's Pulling An Upset'
Petr Yan faces Marcus McGhee at UFC Abu Dhabi, as fans gave their predictions. Yan is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, who has regained his form following his losses to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and Aljamain Sterling. He is on a two-weight win streak, having beaten Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo, respectively. Yan has said […]
Pros Predict Robert Whittaker Vs. Reinier de Ridder – ‘He Will Struggle'
Robert Whittaker takes on Reinier de Ridder on July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Whittaker has plenty to prove following his last performance. He suffered a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev, suffering a broken jaw in the process. The loss was a major setback as it disrupted his […]