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Norman Jr. Stops Sasaki In KO Of The Year Contender
Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title against Jin Sasaki with a brutal fifth-round stoppage. Norman Jr. was looking to unify the division, having knocked out Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. He was recently elevated from his interim status to the full champion once Terence Crawford moved up. The Cuevas win proved that Norman […]
Yafai vs Rodriguez Jr: WBC Flyweight Title Fight Preview & Prediction
The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is set to ignite on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, as local favorite Galal Yafai defends his WBC Interim World Flyweight Championship against the battle-tested Mexican warrior, Francisco Rodriguez Jr. This highly anticipated clash promises a thrilling spectacle as Yafai aims to maintain his undefeated record against a […]
Norman Jr vs. Sasaki: Full Fight Preview, Odds & Prediction – WBO Welterweight Title On The Line!
Brian Norman Jr. defends his WBO Welterweight Championship against Japan’s Jin Sasaki on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This highly anticipated bout features the undefeated American champion against a dangerous, knockout-artist challenger in what is sure to be an electrifying contest. This article provides an in-depth fight preview, […]
Did Ngannou Make A Mistake In Leaving The UFC?
Francis Ngannou left the UFC in 2023, but did he make the right decision? Ngannou left as the UFC Heavyweight Champion after having beaten Stipe Miocic in his last fight. He had been chasing the Jon Jones fight, only for contract talks to break down. Dana White was clear he would never work with Ngannou […]
Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Breakdown
Galal Yafai boxes Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we look at the breakdown of the bout. Yafai defends his WBC Interim Flyweight Title for the first time following his Sunny Edwards stoppage in the fight before. That was Yafai’s biggest win as he extended his undefeated record to 9-0 with seven knockouts. That […]
Boxing Insiders Predict Norman Jr. Vs. Sasaki – ‘That Will Be His Downfall'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions for Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki’s WBO Welterweight Title fight. Norman Jr. defends his belt in his first fight in Japan, having stopped Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. The win took his record to 27-0, with 21 knockouts. Norman Jr. has been linked with unifications against Jaron Ennis, […]
UFC Fight Night – Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Instagram: espnmma and 3 othershttps://www.instagram.com/p/DGjoSO2JPj3/ In the UFC Fight Night main event in Azerbaijan, two hard-hitting light-heavyweights collide as Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr both look to get back into the win column. Jamahal Hill (12-3, 7 KO’s) enters this bout looking to stop the slide. Once riding high after a masterclass […]
What's Next For David Morrell?
David Morrell will be looking to rebound from his defeat to David Benavidez when he takes on Imam Khataev on July 12, as we look at his next steps. Morrell suffered his first professional loss to Benavidez on February 1, as he missed out on becoming the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. Morrell would have […]
Galal Yafai vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/boxing_orbit/status/1934554599555227831?t=aj7uo8YxLO7yVl89geDv1A&s=19 Galal Yafai faces off against Mexican veteran Francisco Rodrgiuez Jr in his home city of Birmingham, England on Saturday night, in what is set to be the toughest fight of the flyweight’s professional career. Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KO’s) returns to the ring riding the wave of a destructive sixth-round TKO victory […]
Malignaggi Returns To Fighting; Signs Deal With BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
Paulie Malignaggi has returned to fighting at 44, raising a strong reaction from fans, as he signed a three-fight deal with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Malignaggi made his name in boxing, having won titles in junior welterweight and welterweight. He picked up the IBF belt at 140 while securing the WBA belt at 147. Malignaggi […]
McGregor KOs Man In A Nightclub
Conor McGregor is in the headlines once again with reports he knocked out a man in an Ibiza nightclub. McGregor’s fighting career and personal life have spiralled out of control. He has not been in the Octagon since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. That was his third defeat in his last four fights. His […]
Pros Predict Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – ‘He Is Super Tough'
Jamahal Hill takes on Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Hill is looking to get back to big-time MMM fighting following his last two performances, which ended in defeats. He vacated his light heavyweight title following an injury, as he returned with losses against Alex Pereira and […]
Shields Vs. Daniels Kick-Off Presser – ‘It’s Going To Be A Mean Fight'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held their kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title clash on July 26. Shields makes the first defense of the belt, which she acquired after knocking out Danielle Perkins in her previous bout. The win made her the undisputed heavyweight champion, her third weight classes after the same feat […]
Is Belal Muhammad Underappreciated?
Belal Muhammad does not have the best reputation in the UFC despite his impressive career. Muhammad solidified his name with a dominant victory against Leon Edwards at UFC 304 via a unanimous decision. The win secured him the welterweight title, as his career seemed ready to skyrocket. The win also followed victories against a whole […]
Mosley Rips Boxers For Chasing Money – ‘We Fought For The Fans'
Shane Mosley has said fighters are no longer boxing for the fans, citing money as their primary motivation. The recent Times Square card in May divided the boxing community based on the poor showings from fighters. Devin Haney’s fight with Jose Ramirez was the fifth-lowest in terms of punch output on CompuBox, with 499. Ryan Garcia’s […]
Fans Predict Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Jin Sasaki – ‘He Is Going Down'
Brian Norman Jr. makes the WBO Welterweight defense of his belt against Jin Sasaki, as fans gave their predictions. Norman Jr. is considered one of the most dangerous punchers in the division. He has an undefeated 27-0 record, with 21 knockouts to his name. He rose up the ranks quickly since signing with Top Rank […]
Dustin Poirier's Career – Key Milestones
Dustin Poirier faces Max Holloway at UFC 318 in his farewell fight as we look at his legacy. Poirier enters into the fight with a loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The loss meant he missed out on the UFC Lightweight Title. That was the third time he had missed out on the lightweight […]
Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Preview
Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku as we preview this upcoming fight. The event marks the first time the UFC will be in Azerbaijan, following the initial relocation from Kansas City after Hill suffered an injury. Hill enters into the fight on the back end of a two-fight losing streak. He was […]
What's Next For George Kambosos?
George Kambosos Jr. suffered a fourth loss from his last six fights, as he came out second best to Richardson Hitchins, raising questions over his future. Kambosos was stopped in the eighth round, as he failed to become a two-weight world champion. It was also the second time in his last three fights where he […]
What's Next For Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, as we look at his next steps. Usman secured his first win since 2021, as he beat Buckley via a unanimous decision. The loss ended his three-fight losing streak, as Usman has eyes on a title shot. The current welterweight champion is Jack Della Maddalena, who defeated […]