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Shevchenko Drops Fiorot In A Decision Win
Valentina Shevchenko retained her UFC Flyweight Title with a hard-fought unanimous decision win against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315: 48-47 (x3). It was the first defense of her belt, which she had acquired after beating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy fight at UFC 306. Shevchenko found her timing early on, connecting with her leg kicks. […]
Navarrete Beats Suarez In Controversial Technical Decision
Emanuel Navarrete retained his WBO Junior Lightweight Title with an eighth-round technical decision win against Charly Suarez. The fight was stopped in the eighth after an accidental headbutt. Navarrete won’t mind, as he followed up his win over Oscar Valdez the last time out. Navarrete started the fight on the front foot, landing on Suarez’s […]
Should Tyson Fury Return?
Tyson Fury has been linked with a return to boxing, but should he come back? Fury retired in the aftermath of his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King disputed the results of both fights, as he never became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The defeat meant Usyk became the best heavyweight of this generation, […]
Cacace Stops Wood In The Ninth
Anthony Cacace stopped Leigh Wood in the ninth round to retain his IBO Junior Lightweight Title. Cacace sought to press the action from the off, while Wood stayed outside with his lateral movement. The champion buzzed Wood near the end of the first in some danger signs for the challenger. Wood found his composure by […]
John Fury Still Denies Usyk Beat Fury – ‘Had His Belts Stolen Off Him'
John Fury still claims that his son, Tyson Fury, beat Oleksandr Usyk. Fury announced his retirement from boxing after the second Usyk loss. Fury lost a unanimous decision, hitting out at the scorecards once again. He did a similar thing in the first fight, where Usyk won a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight […]
Ex-World Champ Warns Pacquiao About Returning
Amir Khan has warned Manny Pacquiao against returning to boxing amid reports he will box Mario Barrios on July 19. Pacquiao retired from boxing in 2021 following his loss to Yordenis Ugas. Pacman left the sport with nothing else to prove, having won titles in eight weight classes. He has had exhibitions during this period, […]
Benn Slams Haney, Garcia And Lopez's Fights – ‘Boring, Look At The Stats'
Conor Benn has slammed Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Teofimo Lopez’s recent fights. Benn’s comments follow Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya’s criticism over the Times Square card. Arum argued that guaranteed paydays were removing the incentive for fighters to entertain. De La Hoya felt sorry for the Saudis who had invested heavily in […]
Will Navarrete's Weight Problems Cost Him?
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez made weight for their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight this weekend. Navarrete puts his WBO belt on the line. He is in good form, having defeated Oscar Valdez in his last bout. It was the perfect response after he came back down to 130 after having moved up to lightweight. […]
Cacace And Wood Ready To Deliver – ‘I Always Perform'
Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood made the junior lightweight limit for their May 10 fight. Cacace puts his IBO Super Featherweight Belt on the line. He enters the fight with a comprehensive victory over former featherweight champion Josh Warrington. After that win, Cacace vacated his IBF Junior Lightweight Belt as he targeted the biggest bouts […]
Conor Benn's Popularity Declining Rapidly
Conor Benn’s reputation continues deteriorating despite his determined performance against Chris Eubank Jr. Benn suffered the first career loss as Eubank secured a unanimous decision win. Benn was already an unpopular figure entering the fight based on the build-up. He had failed VADA tests for Clomiphene, which prevented the 2022 fight from initially happening. Benn […]
Fans React To Patrice Evra's MMA Training – ‘Doing Big Things'
MMA fans have reacted to ex-Manchester United soccer player Patrice Evra’s training footage ahead of his PFL debut. Evra is best known for being a left back at Manchester United. During his time at the club, he went on to win the Premier League and the Champions League. He retired from soccer with a decorated […]
Pacquiao's Reported Return Is Bad For Boxing
Manny Pacquiao will reportedly come out of retirement to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on July 19. This is a major announcement since Pacquiao will return to the sport at 46, having not fought professionally since 2021. He suffered a defeat against Yordenis Ugas, as he announced his retirement. Pacman left the sport as […]
Navarrete And Suarez Prepare For War – ‘We’re Going To Take The Title Home'
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez’s final presser took place for their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight on May 10. Navarrete makes a defense of his WBO belt after having beaten Oscar Valdez in his last fight to secure a second win over his man. That win came after he returned to 130 pounds after failing in […]
Kambosos Warns Hitchins In Kick-Off Presser – ‘I’m A True Warrior'
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. held their kick-off presser before their June 14 clash on June 14. Hitchins is the current IBF Junior Welterweight Champion, a belt he acquired after beating Liam Paro in his last bout. The unanimous decision win took his record to 19-0, solidifying his position as one of the leading […]
Can Caleb Plant Become Champ Again?
Caleb Plant is still targeting the biggest bouts, but can he get back to big-time boxing? Plant is the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion, a belt he acquired after beating Jose Uzcategui via a unanimous decision in 2019. Plant made three successful defenses of the belt before he lost his title to Canelo Alvarez. The […]
Cacace And Wood Trade Words In Final Presser – ‘I'm Here To Do A Job'
Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood held their final pre-fight presser ahead of their junior lightweight clash on Saturday. The two boxers are looking to make an impression following their previous world title wins. Cacace secured an impressive unanimous decision win against the ex-two-time featherweight champion Josh Warrington in his last bout. The win solidified career, […]
Rolly Dismisses Haney Fight; What's Next?
Rolando Romero has dismissed a fight with Devin Haney, raising questions over his next steps. Romero defeated Ryan Garcia in his last fight to become the WBA Regular Welterweight Champion. He dropped Garcia in the second round with his left hook, making Ryan gun-shy for the rest of the fight. Romero defied the pre-fight criticism […]
Navarrete Vs. Suarez – Things To Consider
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez face off in their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight on Saturday, as we look at how the fight could play out. Navarrete puts his WBO belt on the line, having stopped Oscar Valdez in their rematch in his previous bout. The champion moved back down to 130 after going up […]
Alex Pereira's X Account Was Hacked; Denies Retirement Claims
Alex Pereira has shut down suggestions that he is retiring after a social media post on his X account suggested otherwise. The post rocked the MMA world, as it came in the aftermath of his loss to Magomed Ankalaev. Alex suffered a unanimous decision defeat at UFC 313, as he lost his UFC Light Heavyweight […]
Belal Muhammad Clashes With Welterweight Contender Ahead of UFC 315 Showdown: "It's on Sight"
The welterweight division takes centre stage on May 10th as Belal Muhammad defends his title for the first time against the surging Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. With a contrasting clash of styles that brings uncertainty, the bout itself is compelling, yet much of the attention […]