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Jon Jones Vs. Anthony Joshua Fight Being ‘Talked' About
Vitor Belfort has big plans for his next career move, as he is planning on making a super fight. Belfort was recently inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, as the announcement was made at UFC 315. He made his UFC debut in 1997, securing big wins against Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson. […]
Is Jake Paul Good For Boxing?
Jake Paul is a divisive figure in boxing, leading many to question whether he does more harm than good for boxing. Paul faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in his June 28 fight, as he continues his boxing journey. His only loss has come against Tommy Fury, as he came out second best in a split […]
Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/EverythingBoxi2/status/1921822652605575645?t=wTPggnSwKZUN58FQpXBO1w&s=19) Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen are set to renew hostilities in a highly anticipated rematch this Saturday in London at the Copper Box Arena. Fisher (13-0, 11 KO’s) entered the bout as the favourite and started strong, but his early pace caught up with him. He gassed out midway through the fight […]
Is Moving Up In Weight Worth The Payday, Or Is It A Health Risk?
Boxers often move up multiple weight classes to secure the biggest fights, but is the financial reward worth it? Boxing has already seen a fight that divided public opinion over the weight disparity when Chris Eubank Jr. faced Conor Benn. Eubank was coming down to 160, with a ten-pound rehydration clause. Meanwhile, Benn was moving […]
Hearn Turns On Haney – ‘Lots Of Demons, Not The Same'
Eddie Hearn has turned on Devin Haney, slamming his last performance. Haney returned to boxing with a win over Jose Ramirez in a unanimous decision in his first fight at 147. It was a return to winning ways after his no-contest against Ryan Garcia. Haney lost that fight after getting dropped three times in a […]
Chimaev Has A Dig At Belal; Will They Face Off In The Future?
Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he had a dig at Belal Muhammad after his UFC 315 defeat to Jack Della Maddalena. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in his first defense via a unanimous decision. Belal had promised to throw his hands heading into the fight, but it was Maddalena who landed the stronger blows. […]
Fans Unimpressed With McGregor's Training Footage – ‘He's Washed'
Fans have reacted to Conor McGregor’s latest training footage, as questions still remain about his future with the UFC. McGregor’s UFC plans are unclear, having not had a fight since 2021. He suffered a loss to Dustin Poirier, as he picked up a broken leg at UFC 264. His comeback plans were disrupted with a […]
Fans Angry After Canelo-Crawford Kick-Off Presser Announced For Saudi
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford’s first press conference will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as boxing fans were unhappy. The two boxers square off in an Undisputed Super Middleweight Title bout on September 12. The fight will occur in Las Vegas, which is expected to be the biggest fight of the year. Canelo will […]
Inoue Vs. Nakatani – The Next Big Fight
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are almost certain to face each other in a mega fight later on. Inoue has already dominated two divisions, becoming undisputed at bantamweight before repeating the feat at super bantamweight. This achievement places him alongside Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk as two-weight undisputed champions in the four-belt era. He recently […]
Crawford Faces Major Hurdles Against Canelo
Terence Crawford will box Canelo Alvarez on September 12 in an Undisputed Super Middleweight Title clash, as we look at the hurdles he will have to overcome. Crawford is a two-weight undisputed champion, having cleaned up at 140 and 147 pounds. He is undefeated with a 41-0 record, having overcome Israil Madrimov in his last […]
Belal Muhammad Can Learn From GSP
Belal Muhammad has spoken fondly of Georges St-Pierre, as he will look to use his career as a way to bounce back from his Jack Della Maddalena loss. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in the first defense of his belt, having secured it from Leon Edwards. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was compounded […]
Pakistani Boxer Muhammad Waseem Makes History With KO Win
Pakistani boxing star Muhammad Waseem won a belt at the first-ever International Boxing Championship in Quetta, Pakistan. Waseem took on Venezuela’s Veseton Orono in a fight that got sanctioned by the WBA. The event was a massive feat for South Asian boxing in a card that featured 12 bouts. Eight of those were title fights, […]
Is Jake Paul Transforming Women's Boxing?
Jake Paul is making moves with the news that Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have signed Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron. It is a major coup for the promotion, which is now the leading promoter for women’s boxing. MVP have some of the biggest names under their roster, such as Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner. Now, […]
How Can Ryan Garcia Fulfil His Potential?
Ryan Garcia has the potential to be one of the best boxers, so how can he redeem himself following his latest loss? Garcia suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Rolando Romero this month. It was his first fight since his no-contest against Devin Haney after seeing that win overturned once he failed VADA tests for […]
How Eubank Jr. Silenced Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn saw Conor Benn suffer a unanimous decision defeat to Chris Eubank Jr., as Hearn was left with a bitter pill to swallow. Hearn was confident about Benn beating Eubank, even going so far as to state that he would make a bet with Ben Shalom. Hearn did not go through with the bet, […]
What's Next For Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad lost to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in a defense of his UFC Welterweight Title, raising questions about his next steps. Belal failed in the first defense of his belt, which he had acquired after defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. He will now have to consider his next bout, as we […]
Pros React To Jose Aldo's Retirement – ‘ One Of The Best'
Jose Aldo announced his retirement after his UFC 315 loss to Aiemann Zahabi, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. Aldo headed into the fight with issues over the weight. The fight was meant to be at bantamweight but was moved to featherweight, as he could not make the weight. However, Aldo showed no signs early […]
Pros React To Maddalena Beating Belal – ‘Insane, Bravo'
Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, as MMA pros reacted to the result. Belal failed in the first defense of his belt after having secured it against Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The result has damaged his plans to chase a title in a second weight class amid suggestions he could have […]
"Biased" UFC Commentary Team Blasted After UFC 315 Main Event
Australian welterweight Jack Della Maddalena claimed the UFC welterweight title with a thrilling unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad on Saturday night at UFC 315, with the judges scoring the fight 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in his favour. In what proved to be a gritty and fast-paced five-round contest, Della Maddalena outstruck the reigning champion […]
Retirement Talks Swirl After Leigh Wood Gets Brutally Stopped By Anthony Cacace in Super-featherweight Debut
(Image credit: @BoxingNewsEDhttps://x.com/BoxingNewsED/status/1921330099745370300) Anthony Cacace produced a stunning ninth-round stoppage of Leigh Wood on the road in Nottingham, successfully defending his IBO super-featherweight title and staking his claim as a major threat in the division. The Naturally Bigger Man Powered His Way to Victory Leigh Wood entered the Motorpoint Arena to a roaring reception and […]