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Ngannou’s Coach Wants Aspinall In Camp
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, says they are trying to work with Tom Aspinall ahead of The Predator’s PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ngannou has his first MMA fight since leaving the UFC in 2022 after stopping Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. His departure followed after contract talks broke down, ending hopes […]
Dillian Whyte Eyes Fights With Joshua And Dubois
Dillian Whyte is targeting a comeback in November, with eyes on future fights with Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Whyte suffered a failed test, which prevented the Joshua fight from going ahead last year. Whyte was scheduled to face Joshua in a rematch after being knocked out in their first fight. However, following his failed […]
Beterbiev v Bivol: A Perfect Clash Of Styles To Crown The Light-Heavyweight King
Of all the fights Saudi Arabia has received praise for making, the undisputed light-heavyweight title bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitrii Bivol is the one fans should be most thankful for. Beterbiev (20-0-0 20 KO) and Bivol (23-0-0 12 KO) have long established themselves as by far the best fighters of the 175-pound division and […]
Fabio Wardley And Frazer Clarke Excited To Settle Their Rivalry In Riyadh
British heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke have both expressed their excitement at having the chance to settle their rivalry ahead of their rematch in Saudi Arabia next month. British and Commonwealth champion Wardley (17-0-1 16 KO) and Clarke (8-0-1 6 KO) fought to a riveting draw in London six months ago and have been […]
Hearn Wants Joshua To Box Fury Twice
Eddie Hearn said he wants Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury twice next year. The comments come after Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois last weekend, as the latter remained the IBF Heavyweight Champion. Joshua was dropped four times before he was stopped in the fifth round, ending his hopes of becoming a three-time […]
Eubank Jr. Apologizes After Frank Warren Threatens Legal Action – ‘I'm Sorry'
Chris Eubank Jr. has retracted his comments against Frank Warren after the latter threatened to sue him. Eubank Jr. turned a few heads when he commented about the Queensbury Promoter during the kick-off press conference for the Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev fight. During the press conference, Eubank Jr. was asked why he signed with […]
What's Next For Ryan Garcia?
Ryan Garcia wants a tune-up fight before he chases the biggest fights. Garcia received a one-year ban after failing a test for Ostarine following his victory over Devin Haney. He dropped Devin three times before securing a majority decision win. However, the failed test meant that Garcia received a one-year ban as the win became […]
Spence Vs. Fundora Planned For January; Fans React – ‘From A KO To A Title Shot'
Errol Spence Jr. will reportedly face Sebastian Fundora sometime early next year in January. Spence has not had a boxing fight since getting stopped by Terence Crawford last year. He was dropped three times before the referee waved the fight off in the ninth round. The defeat was the first of his career, as he […]
Beterbiev And Bivol Trade Words In Their Kickoff Presser
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol held their kick-off presser as fans prepare to see the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight takes place on October 12, and the winner will become the best light heavyweight of this era. Beterbiev will put his WBO, WBC, and IBF belts up against Bivol’s WBA title. Beterbiev is undefeated, […]
Superbon Seeks Opportunity to Fight for Featherweight Muay Thai Crown
Superbon Singha Mawynn isn’t afraid to tackle multiple combat disciplines. The current ONE interim featherweight kickboxing champion would like to demonstrate his superiority to the world in Muay Thai. It’s a unique situation for Superbon, who likely won’t get an opportunity to fight for the belt next, even with a win. Jo Nattawut, who is […]
Makhachev Backed To Become The Biggest UFC Star
The UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has been backed to become the leading name in the sport. Makhachev is coming off a successful defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 as he submitted The Diamond in the fifth round to retain his lightweight title. The victory meant that Makhachev has not lost in the UFC […]
Jon Jones' Coach Expects Miocic To Be The Last Fight
Jon Jones‘ coach, Brandon Gibson, expects his fighter to retire after facing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. The clash takes place on November 16, as Jones makes the second defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title. He secured the belt after beating Cyril Gane last year at UFC 285 in a first-round submission. That was his […]
Hamzah Sheeraz Primed To Inject Some Excitement Into Flailing Middleweight Division
For all the deserved attention and praise Daniel Dubois received for crushing Anthony Joshua in London last weekend, there was another blistering performance from Hamzah Sheeraz that has gone comparatively under the radar. In the final fight on the undercard before Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF heavyweight world […]
Dan Hooker Calls Out Conor McGregor
Dan Hooker has called out Conor McGregor for a UFC fight. Hooker is coming off a victory against Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, taking his record to three wins in a row. His UFC record stands at 14-8. He is currently ranked fifth in the lightweight rankings. Before beating Gamrot, Hooker secured victories over Jalin […]
Fans React To Jake Paul's KFC Training – ‘Looks Like He Has A Tape Worm'
Jake Paul has ruffled a few feathers with his training videos ahead of his Mike Tyson fight, with the Problem Child showing off what appears to be a fat suit. Paul faces Tyson on November 15, the first time Netflix will host a combat sports event. There has been mass controversy about whether the fight […]
Hearn Blasts Haney – ‘Arrogant Little Kid'
Eddie Hearn has slammed Devin Haney following their ringside altercation at Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois. Haney works closely with Matchroom Boxing, although he is not officially signed to them, as they operate on a fight-by-fight basis. Haney’s last fight was against Ryan Garcia, where he suffered a majority decision loss. However, the result was […]
BKFC President Hints At Riyadh Season Collaboration
BKFC President David Feldman is confident about collaborating with Riyadh Season. The Saudis have made a major impact in combat sports, investing heavily in boxing and MMA. They helped put on the biggest boxing fight in recent memory, setting up Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. The fight was a major […]
Benavidez: Canelo Fight Possible At 175 Pounds
David Benavidez says a fight with Canelo Alvarez is still possible at 175 pounds if he becomes undisputed. Benavidez is the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion after beating Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first fight at the weight class. That made him mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, who fight for the […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Benoit Saint Denis Strong Choice for Headliner in Return to Paris
The hype train in mixed martial arts is a delicate ride to be on for any fan. The desire to see your fighter win can lead to delusions of grandeur. Sometimes, the moment isn’t right for them to take the next step. French lightweight Benoit Saint Denis just learned this lesson. During his last fight […]
Diaz Wants The McGregor Trilogy
Nate Diaz has welcomed a trilogy fight with Connor McGregor. Diaz has not fought in the UFC since beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022. Since then, he has had two boxing fights. On his debut, he faced off against Jake Paul, losing a unanimous decision. While he may have come out second best, […]