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Butterbean Calls Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson A ‘Scam'
Butterbean has labelled Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson as a scam as the pair prepare to box on November 15. The fight was initially set for July 20. But Tyson withdrew after suffering from an inflamed ulcer. Mike Perry stepped in as Paul stopped him in round six. But in doing so, there were calls […]
Berlanga Denies Fighting Canelo For Money – ‘I’m Big On Legacy'
Edgar Berlanga has denied taking the Canelo Alvarez fight for money. Berlanga puts his 22-0 record on the line as he takes on Alvarez during Mexican Independence Day on September 14. He enters the fight with a stoppage win over Padraig McCrory. However, Canelo is his biggest test. Alvarez is a four-division champion who has […]
Fury Reveals All On His Retirement – ‘Boxing Is An Addiction'
Tyson Fury has opened up on his retirement from the sport. The Gypsy King suffered his first loss against Oleksandr Usyk as the Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. The rematch has been scheduled for December 21, giving Fury a chance to avenge his loss. Another defeat for Fury will raise question […]
Serghei Spivak Provides Spark to UFC Fight Card With Submission Win
Serghei Spivak provided UFC fans with a little bit of action. During a night where only three fights failed to reach the scorecards, Spivac won the heavyweight main event by submitting Marcin Tybura during the first round. It was a nice moment for Spivac, who had lost the previous meeting between the two men in […]
Arslanbek Makhmudov: Can the Russian Giant Become A Heavyweight Contender?
Arslanbek Makhmudov aims to continue his resurgence on Saturday when the heavyweight faces Guido Vianello at Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada. Makhmudov (19-1-0 18 KO) caught the eye for his size and knock-out prowess as he gradually made a name for himself in the heavyweight division, but a defeat last December put the brakes […]
Joy And Despair Of Boxing On Full Display In Angelo Leo’s KO Win Over Luis Alberto Lopez
Angelo Leo produced one of the knockouts of the year on Saturday when his savage one-punch stoppage of Luis Alberto Lopez saw him become the IBF featherweight world champion. In a close and action-packed fight that two judges had Leo leading by one round and the third having Lopez ahead by one, the Albuquerque native […]
Ben Askren Questions Jones Vs. Miocic – ‘Jon’s Got Some Dirt On Dana'
Ben Askren has questioned Dana White’s decision to allow Jon Jones to fight Stipe Miocic rather than face Tom Aspinall next. Jones is expected to fight Stipe by the end of this year as he works his way back from injury. He injured his pectoral muscle in sparring, meaning he could not defend his heavyweight […]
De La Hoya Wants Ortiz Vs. Crawford
Oscar De La Hoya wants Vergil Ortiz Jr. to face Terence Crawford after his fighter beat Serhii Bohachuk. Ortiz defeated Bohachuk via a majority decision, which divided the boxing community. Ortiz was dropped twice but finished the fight strong to take it on the cards. However, the result divided the boxing community and fans. Turki […]
Connor Tierney Claims Inaugural BKFC United Kingdom Welterweight Crown
Connor Tierney survived a scare late in the fight Saturday at the Skydome Arena in Coventry, England. It was the kind of scare that all boxers must go through at some point. Even if you feel like you are ahead comfortably on the scorecards, there is always a chance things can go sour quickly. Tierney […]
Jones Vs. Ngannou Could Still Happen – ‘Money Talks'
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, stated that Dana White may have to swallow his pride over an Ngannou fight Jon Jones fight. Talks over the fight broke down when Ngannou decided to leave the UFC last year. Ngannou left after claiming that any deal that was offered prevented him from becoming an independent contractor. He […]
Alex Pereira Recalls His Alcohol Problems – ‘I Was 12, I Had A Tendency To Drink'
Alex Pereira has opened up on his prior alcohol problems to enable others to tackle similar issues. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is one of the best P4P fighters in the world. He has won belts at middleweight and light heavyweight, as he targets a potential title at heavyweight. But the rise to success has […]
Joshua Doubts Fury Can Beat Usyk – ‘It’s Going To Be Tough'
Anthony Joshua has given his take on Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury lost the first fight via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. The scorecards suggested it was a close fight, but Usyk dominated most of the bout. Aside from the middle rounds, the Gypsy King […]
Ortiz Beats Bohachuk – What's Next?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. defeated Serhii Bohachuk via a majority decision, leaving question marks over their next steps. Ortiz was knocked down two times but was given the decision after a strong finish to the fight. The result divided the boxing community, with some feeling that a draw should have been declared. Ortiz maintained that he […]
Parham Gheirati Grinds Out Decision During Night of Wild Finishes at ONE Friday Night Fights 74
Any other opponent may have crumpled under the pressure of Parham Gheirati’s head kicks in the first round. But despite hitting the mat, Yodphupa Petkiatpet got back up. Once Yodphupa got back up, the Road to Thailand winner was ready to battle. Gheirati had to make some adjustments after the second round. Yodphupa was able […]
Aspinall Compares Miocic To Joe Biden – ‘He's Too Old'
Tom Aspinall has compared Stipe Miocic to Joe Biden, saying the MMA fighter should retire. Miocic is expected to face Jones for the UFC Heavyweight Title. They were meant to square off at UFC 295, only for Bones to pull out with a pectoral muscle injury. Aspinall demanded that Jones be stripped so he could […]
Ortiz Jr. Beats Bohachuk Despite Two Knockdowns – Was It A Robbery?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. survived two knockdowns to win a controversial majority decision against Serhii Bohachuk. The WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Clash means Ortiz is now mandatory for Sebastian Fundora, who holds the full title alongside the WBO. The fight began at an intense pace. Ortiz landed a counter right hand, followed by a left hook […]
McGregor Taunts Chandler With Diss Video
Conor McGregor has taunted Michael Chandler, forcing the latter to respond. Their rivalry has existed since their days as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. Chandler won the team challenge, while McGregor got his revenge on the coach’s challenge. They finally agreed to fight each other on June 29 at UFC 303. However, McGregor […]
Ngannou’s Coach Talks Up His PFL Debut – ‘Get Him To Fight Jon Jones'
Eric Nicksick, Francis Ngannou’s coach, says his fighter is looking forward to making his PFL debut. Ngannou has not had an MMA Fight since beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. He was chasing the Jon Jones fight, but it failed to materialize, as Ngannou left the UFC. Contract talks broke down as Ngannou […]
Jake Paul Eyes 2028 Olympics – ‘Gold Medal, You’re Mine'
Jake Paul says he will attempt to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games. Paul has come a long way since he decided to pursue his professional boxing career. The Problem Child is 10-0-1, having beaten Mike Perry in his last fight. His only defeat came at the hands of Tommy Fury. But since that loss, […]
McGregor And Khabib Hate Each Other – ‘It’s Very Deep'
Daniel Cormier does not expect Conor Mcgregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s feud to end anytime soon. The pair’s bad blood started in the build-up to their UFC 229 fight in 2018. McGregor attacked Khabib’s team bus while also making disparaging remarks towards Khabib’s faith. Nurmagomedov took his revenge in the Octagon, beating McGregor via a fourth-round […]