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Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: X: @BoxingBodega The boxing world turns its attention to Madison Square Garden this weekend as the undefeated IBF world super-welterweight champion, Richardson Hitchins makes the first defence of his title against former unified lightweight champion, George Kambosos Jr. Hitchins (19-0, 7 KO’s) has systematically built his impressive perfect record, recently claiming the IBF […]
What's Next For Merab Dvalishvili?
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win. The performance was more impressive than the first win since O’Malley said he was not 100 percent for that fight. O’Malley also downplayed Merab’s ability […]
What's Next For Henry Cejudo?
Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz. Since then, he has lost three in a row, coming out second best to Song Yadong at UFC Seattle in his last […]
Fans Predict Hitchins Vs Kambosos – ‘Gonna Whoop Him'
Richardson Hitchins, the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion, will box George Kambosos Jr. on June 14, as fans gave their predictions. Hitchins enters into the fight with a win against Liam Paro, having beaten him via a unanimous decision to secure the title. The win extended Hitchins’ undefeated record to 19-0, with seven knockouts to his […]
Fans React To UFC 317 Card – ‘One Of The Best'
The UFC 317 main card is set for June 28 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, as fans reacted to it. Topuria, the former UFC Featherweight Champion, moves up with the aim of becoming a two-weight world champion. The belt is up […]
Vasiliy Lomachenko's Career Feats
Vasiliy Lomachenko has retired from the sport of boxing, as Oleksandr Usyk praised his countryman. Lomachenko retired as a three-weight champion, having beaten George Kambosos Jr. in his last fight to become the IBF Lightweight Champion. He ended his pro-career with a 18-3-0 record, as we look at his career. Lomachenko is seen as one […]
On This Day in 2018: Robert Whittaker And Yoel Romero Went to War in One of the Best UFC Middleweight Fights Ever
Image Credit: MMAmania.com On this day in 2018 at UFC 225 in Chicago, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero went to war in what many fans and pundits still hail as one of the greatest middleweight fights in UFC history. In a five-round battle of sheer grit and heart, Whittaker edged out Romero via split decision […]
UFC Fight Night – Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/DovySimuMMA/status/1931587154574286929?t=wswwnpzmuubyesru13DmPA&s=19 In what promises to be a fiery clash at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon to face the surging Joaquin Buckley at 170-pounds. Usman, once considered one of the most dominant welterweights of all time, is trying to halt a three-fight skid and reassert […]
What's Next For Jai Opetaia?
Jai Opetaia knocked out Claudio Squeo in round five to keep his Ring Magazine and IBF cruiserweight belts as we examine his next steps. Opetaia’s win took his undefeated record to 28-0, with 22 knockouts to his name. That was Opetaia’s third consecutive knockout, showing his power. Opetaia immediately started to close the distance as […]
What's Next For Junto Nakatani?
Junto Nakatani knocked out Ryosuke Nishida in the sixth round to become the WBC and IBF Bantamweight Champion as we look at his next steps. The win extended Nakatani’s undefeated record to 31-0, with 24 knockouts to his name. Nakatani was the superior fighter, although Nishida made a positive start. The latter connected with his […]
Fans Worry After Ben Askren's Pneumonia Hospitalization
MMA fans have come out in droves to express their worry following the news that Ben Askren has been hospitalized with “severe pneumonia.” Askren’s wife, Amy, made the announcement as the 40-year-old is reportedly not responding to treatment. Askren is one of the most popular fighters to have graced MMA. He secured 12 MMA wins […]
Should A Eubank Vs. Benn Rematch Happen At A Higher Weight?
Ben Shalom wants a higher weight for any Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch, but is that realistic? Eubank handed Benn his first professional loss via a unanimous decision, and talks for a rematch have been ongoing. However, the fight was marred by controversy in the build-up due to safety concerns. Eubank was making […]
Topuria's Possible Lightweight Hit List
Ilia Topuria isn’t fazed about who he faces next if he wins the lightweight title at UFC 317. Topuria is set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title. Islam Makhachev will officially vacate the belt as soon as the fight begins. Topuria moved up from featherweight, where he was the champion with […]
Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos: Predictions, Betting Odds, and Stats Comparison | Expert Preview
Fight Introduction The legendary Nonito Donaire (42-8, 28 KOs) returns to the ring against Chile’s Andres Campos (17-2-1, 6 KOs) in a high-stakes bantamweight showdown on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The vacant WBA Interim World Bantamweight Championship will be on the line at Casino Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a clash that pits youth against elite […]
Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr: Predictions, Betting Odds, and Stats Comparison | IBF Title Preview
Fight Introduction On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Madison Square Garden Theater hosts a high-stakes super lightweight showdown as undefeated champion Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) defends his IBF World Junior Welterweight title against Australian powerhouse George Kambosos Jr (22-3, 10 KOs). This marks Hitchins’ first title defense since winning the belt against Liam Paro in […]
Dvalishvili Makes O'Malley Tap In Three Rounds
Merab Dvalishvili retained his UFC Bantamweight Title by making Sean O’Malley tap in the third round of their UFC 316 rematch. Dvalishvili secured the title by giving O’Malley his second UFC loss at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision defeat. Merab made his first defense by handing Umar Nurmagomedov his first loss in another decision victory. O’Malley later […]
Harrison Submits Pena To Become UFC Bantamweight Champ
Kayla Harrison became the UFC Bantamweight Champion, as she submitted Julianna Pena in the first round. Pena won the belt after beating Raquel Pennington at UFC 307 in her last fight. It was the perfect response following her loss to Amanda Nunes, who would then announce her retirement. Pennington only had one loss in her last […]
Mason Stops Nakathila After The Fourth In Style
The undefeated lightweight Abdullah Mason dominated Jeremia Nakathila to stop him after the fourth round following a nasty cut over his eye. The pair headlined after Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos was canceled once Keyshawn came in four pounds over the 135 limit, as he lost his WBO belt. Mason is now in […]
Wardley Secures Stunning KO Over Huni
Fabio Wardley dug deep to stop Justis Huni in the 10th round to become the WBA Interim Heavyweight Champion. The stoppage means Wardley is in a position to take on either Oleksandr Uysk or Daniel Dubois for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title. Huni was in control for the large parts of the fight, as he was […]
Simpson Survives Two Knockdowns To Stop Zucco
Callum Simpson showed massive heart to stop Ivan Zucco after getting off the canvas twice to become the European Super Middleweight Champion. Simpson was fighting in front of his home crowd in Barnsley as he sought to extend his undefeated record to 18-0. However, it was the worst possible start for him. Immediately in the […]