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On This Day in 2017: Max "Blessed" Holloway Brutally Finished Jose Aldo to Claim the Featherweight Throne
(Image Credit: Leo Correa / Associated Press) On this day in 2017, a star was officially born in the UFC featherweight division. At UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, on June 3rd, Max “Blessed” Holloway, just 25 years old at the time, put on a career-defining performance as he defeated UFC legend Jose Aldo via […]
Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://www.boxxer.com/events/one-of-our-own-callum-simpson-vs-ivan-zucco-7-jun-2025-oakwell-stadium-barnsley/) An enthralling European title clash awaits on June 7, as Barnsley’s own Callum Simpson puts his undefeated record on the line against Italy’s knockout artist Ivan Zucco at the home of Barnsley Football Club, Oakwell Stadium. Simpson (17-0, 12 KO’s) enters in red-hot form. After announcing himself on the domestic scene with […]
Julianna Pena Vs. Kayla Harrison Predictions – ‘She Looks Scary'
Julianna Pena takes on Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, as MMA insiders gave their predictions for this fight. Pena won the title after beating Raquel Pennington in her last fight at UFC 307 via a unanimous decision. That was the perfect response after she had missed out on the belt against the former champion Amanda […]
Aspinall's Alternatives To Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall is struggling to make the Jon Jones fight, as we look at who he could face instead. Aspinall defended his interim belt with a TKO win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, making him the longest-reigning interim champ in UFC history. Jones, who won the title with a dominant first-round submission over Ciryl […]
Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley Preview; Training Photos
Merab Dvalishvili rematches Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 as we preview the upcoming fight. Dvalishvili won the first fight at UFC 306 in a dominant unanimous decision win to claim the UFC Bantamweight Title. Merab performed on the biggest stage, securing a win in the first event held at The Sphere. O’Malley […]
Keyshawn Davis Vs. De Los Santos Preview; Training Photos
Keyshawn Davis takes on Edwin De Los Santos on June 7 as we preview this fight. Keyshawn puts his WBO Lightweight Title on the line after stopping Denys Berinchyk in his last fight to secure the belt. Keyshawn had been linked with a fight against Gervonta Davis in what would have been a unification. However, […]
Navarrete Vs. Suarez Result Overturned
The technical decision draw between Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez has been overturned into a no-contest. The fight was stopped in round eight after Navarrete experienced a cut over his right eye. This was after an accidental headbutt. However, the replay showed that Saurez connected with a left hand before the clash of heads. The […]
Who Are the 10 Most Dominant Champions in UFC History?
(Image Credit: https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/jon-jones-career-highlights-title-wins-best-knockouts) The Ultimate Fighting Championship is almost 32 years old, which when you compare it to other sports, that is still very new. Despite this, the UFC has delivered many great fights, iconic moments and legendary fighters over its three decades of being around. This article will delve into ten of the most […]
Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni: Preview & Betting Tips
The WBA interim world heavyweight title will be up for grabs as Britain’s Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KO’s) faces Australia’s undefeated Justis Huni (12-0, 7 KO’s) on June 7th at Portman Road, the home of Wardley’s beloved Ipswich Town. This stadium-headliner marks a major step up in stage and opponent for both men, though perhaps […]
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios Predictions – ‘He's Got Too Much Heart'
Manny Pacquiao takes on Mario Barrios as he comes out of retirement on July 19 in a WBC Welterweight Title clash, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Pacquiao will return at 46, hoping to break his own record for being the oldest welterweight champion. He secured that record when he overcame Keith Thurman in 2019 […]
Jake Paul Vs. Chavez Jr. Predictions – ‘He Should Take Him Out'
Jake Paul boxes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, as boxing insiders gave their predictions for the fight. Paul arrives into the fight with a victory against Mike Tyson in his last fight, as the bout broke the record for being the most-watched boxing event. However, the fight did nothing to show Jake’s level […]
Is Teofimo Lopez Harming His Brand?
Teofimo Lopez is one of the most divisive figures in the sport, but is he harming his own brand? Lopez is a two-weight world champion, having won titles at 135 and 140. He has beaten some of the biggest names in the sport, overcoming the likes of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor. However, he also […]
Is Jon Jones Alienating Fans?
Jon Jones continues to hit back at critics who have become frustrated with his failure to face Tom Aspinall. Jones has only made one defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title, which he acquired after beating Cyril Gane at UFC 285. He defeated Stipe Miocic in that defense via a stoppage, increasing the pressure on him […]
Simpson Vs. Zucco Preview
Callum Simpson boxes Ivan Zucco on June 7 as we take a preview of this upcoming fight. Simpson arrives into the fight on an impressive run of form. He defeated Zak Chelli last year, becoming the British and Commonwealth champion. Simpson increased the impressive run of form, beating Steed Woodall and followed it up with […]
Pacquiao And Barrios Face Off – ‘I'm A Real Warrior'
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios held their kick-off presser ahead of their WBC Welterweight fight on July 19. Pacquiao makes his return to the sport at the age of 46, having not had a win since 2019 when he beat Keith Thurman. Pacman’s last foray in professional boxing came in 2021 when he came out […]
What's Next For Jermall Charlo?
Jermall Charlo defeated Thomas LaManna, raising question marks over his next steps. Charlo secured his first win at super middleweight having moved up from 160. It was his first win since the 2023 victory against Jose Benavidez Jr. Charlo could now target the following fights. The first name on the list could be Caleb Plant. […]
Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?
Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak. Pereira started strong in the fight, landing damaging calf kicks to slow Ankalaev […]
Resendiz Shocks Plant In An Upset Win
Jose Armando Resendiz secured an upset win over Caleb Plant via a split decision in the biggest win of his career in a result that should have been unanimous: 116-112 (x2) and 113-115. The result means that Resendiz becomes the WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion, putting him in a mandatory position for the winner of Canelo […]
Jermall Charlo Stops Thomas LaManna Inside Six Rounds
Jermall Charlo stopped Thomas LaManna in his debut at 168, as we look at how the fight played out. Charlo had his first bout at super middleweight, as he moved up from 160. He entered the fight with a win over Jose Benavidez Jr. via a unanimous decision victory. However, that would happen in 2023, […]
How Can We Tackle PEDs In Boxing?
Jaime Munguia’s failed VADA test for testosterone metabolites raises questions about how to tackle PED usage in boxing. Reports indicate that Munguia’s urine sample showed the presence of the substance, the news of which emerged after his win over Bruno Surace. The victory avenged his knockout loss in the first fight, which will now likely […]