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Hearn Worries For Crawford In A Canelo Fight – ‘The Weight Is Too Much'
Eddie Hearn does not expect Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez if they face off in the ring. Crawford takes on Israil Madrimov on Saturday for his first fight at 154 pounds, as he hopes to pick up the WBA belt. Madrimov is a much bigger 154-pounder, which will test Crawford’s skills. Bud stopped all […]
Leon Edwards Doesn’t Plan on Staying Down for Long
Leon Edwards waited so long for his opportunity to be a UFC champion. Edwards must grapple with having it end after only two title defenses. But MMAfighting latest news shows that Edwards likely doesn’t plan to stay inactive for long. The British fighter would like to find a way to earn another shot at the […]
Israil Madrimov: The Unassuming Champion Thrust Into The Biggest Fight Night Of The Year
When Israil Madrimov won his WBA super-welterweight world title in March, it’s highly unlikely he would have predicted that his first defense would headline the biggest American boxing event of the year against the best fighter on the planet. Madrimov’s bout against Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant belt, which the Uzbek won with a fifth-round […]
Usyk Trolls Fury's Training For The Rematch – ‘Greedy Belly, You're My Friend'
Oleksandr Usyk reacted to Tyson Fury’s training ahead of their rematch on December 21. Usyk defeated Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. Despite winning via a split decision, Usyk dominated the fight. Fury’s only good rounds were the middle parts of the fight. Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, […]
Oleksandr Usyk Backs Anthony Joshua To Beat Daniel Dubois In World Title Fight
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is backing Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois when the pair fight for the IBF title on September 21 in London, England. Dubois (21-2-0 20 KO) will make the first defense of his IBF world title when he takes on Joshua (28-3-0 25 KO) at Wembley Stadium in the […]
Morrell Tears Into Canelo For ‘Ducking’ Cubans And Benavidez: ‘Berlanga Is Easy For Him’
WBA super-middleweight regular champion David Morrell has torn into Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez for taking another “easy” option by fighting Edgar Berlanga instead of his mandatory challengers. Morrell (10-0-0 9 KO) is considered one of the biggest talents in the 168lbs division and has held the WBA ‘regular’ world title since his interim belt, which he […]
Regis Prograis ‘Very Upset’ After Bout With Jack Catterall Canceled
Regis Prograis has admitted that it’s “very upsetting” that his August 24 bout with Jack Catterall has been canceled after the British fighter sustained an injury in training. Prograis (29-2-0 24 KO) and Catterall (29-1-0 13 KO) were expected to fight in Manchester, England later this month in a high-profile, super-lightweight non-title fight. But it […]
Madrimov Does An Insane Cartwheel In The Media Workout; Crawford Reacts – ‘I’m Taking That Belt'
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov held their public workouts in the run-up to their fight on Saturday. Crawford seeks to dethrone Madrimov for his WBA Junior Middleweight Title in his first fight in the division. He enters the fight with the best win of his career. Bud continued his 100 percent stoppage record at 147 […]
UFC Antitrust Settlement Denied, Trial Reset For October
The courts have rejected the UFC’s $335 million anti-trust settlement with a provisional trial date set for October 28. TKO Group Holdings Inc. had reached a settlement. This was subject to the court’s approval over two lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters. One lawsuit was filed in 2014. This expressed that the UFC had breached […]
Garcia Announces A Fight With Pacquiao – ‘It’s Coming Soon'
Ryan Garcia says he will box Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition in Japan later this year. Garcia’s boxing career is in limbo following his one-year ban for Ostarine. Ryan tested positive after his win over Devin Haney, which became a no-contest. However, he was in Japan to see Manny take on ex-K-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo […]
McGregor Avoids Jail For Dangerous Driving
Conor McGregor has escaped prison time over a prior arrest for dangerous driving in 2022, as Michael Chandler mocked the UFC fighter. According to reports, McGregor was arrested in March 2022 for his unruly driving in Ireland. His car was seized after reports that he ran through a red light and was speeding through traffic […]
Ryan Garcia's Ex Files For A TRO, But Wants To Withdraw It
Ryan Garcia’s ex-wife, Andrea Celina, has reportedly filed for a restraining order against him. According to TMZ, it is alleged that Garcia has been exhibiting violent and erratic behavior. It is claimed that on July 19 Garcia came to a restaurant where Drea spent time with her brother. Ryan reportedly threatened them as they left […]
Claressa Shields Picks Shakur To Beat Tank – ‘Shakur Is The Best'
Claressa Shields has picked Shakur Stevenson to beat Gervonta Davis. The two are the best boxers in the lightweight division as talks over a unification heats up. Davis holds the WBA Lightweight Belt, which he successfully defended by stopping Frank Martin. Meanwhile, Stevenson secured a win over Artem Harutyunyan to retain his WBC Lightweight Belt […]
Worapon Sor Dechapan Ready to Greet Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree
Worapon Sor Dechapan didn’t have the dream start to his career in ONE Championship. But that’s OK. Online boxing news shows Muay Thai is more welcoming than other combat disciplines about accepting losses. With how often young Muay Thai fighters are called into action, it is difficult for even high-level fighters not to take a […]
David Morrell Ready To Shine At Light-Heavy After Super-Middle Champions ‘Ducked’ Him
David Morrell says he will “shine even more” at light-heavyweight ahead of his debut in the division on Saturday, after feeling he needed to leave super-middleweight because the champions refused to fight him. Morrell (10-0-0 9 KO) will debut at 175lbs this weekend at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, taking his place amongst a […]
Jarrell Miller Vows To Make Andy Ruiz Pay For Taking His ‘Big Check’
Jarrell Miller says he will make Andy Ruiz pay in their heavyweight bout on Saturday after ‘Big Baby’ paved the way for the defining, and most lucrative, moment of the Mexican-American’s career. Back in June 2019, Miller was scheduled to face unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden, but the New Yorker […]
Terence Crawford Blasts Ryan Garcia's Circle – ‘To Watch A Man Self-Destruct, What Friend Are You?
Terence Crawford has given his take on Ryan Garcia’s recent behavior. Garica is currently serving a year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine. The news meant Garcia’s win over Devin Haney became a no-contest. Garcia’s behavior also spiralled further out of control. He was arrested after causing $15,000 worth of damage to the Waldorf […]
PFL Betting Preview: Denis Goltsov Wants to Reverse Woeful Playoff History
Denis Goltsov has been a pillar of the PFL’s heavyweight division for five years. Getting to the playoffs hasn’t been an issue for Goltsov, but what has happened once the Russian heavyweight earned a spot has been the stuff of nightmares. Renan Ferreira knocked out Goltsov during the championship fight last season. In 2022, Goltsov […]
BKFC 63 Betting Preview: Britain Hart Wants to Prevent ‘Star’ling From Being Born
Britain Hart may not have reached the top if the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship had been a more established promotion. During her first two fights with the BKFC, she fought for the Police Gazette Women’s Featherweight World Champion. Hart lost both fights, including the second by doctor’s stoppage, to start her BKFC career with a […]
Americans Will Take Center Stage at ONE Fight Night 24 in Mecca of Muay Thai
Jarred Brooks learned his lesson during his last fight. Brooks was in the middle of attempting to defend his strawweight championship when he picked up Josh Pacio and slammed him to the mat. However, Brooks’ slam wasn’t up to snuff. It was ruled that Brooks slammed Pacio illegally after he landed head-first on the canvas. […]