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Chris Eubank Jr: A Legit Contender Or A Career Spent Piggy-Backing His Dad’s Name?
Chris Eubank Jr has returned to the forefront of the boxing conversation in recent weeks after it emerged that he is among the leading contenders to be Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s next opponent. Eubank (33-3-0 24 KO) is one of the most recognizable names in British boxing, thanks in no small part, at least initially, to […]
Aspinall Douses His Knuckles In Petrol – ‘That Hardens Your Knuckles'
Tom Aspinall is taking all the steps needed to emerge victorious against Curtis Blaydes on July 27 at UFC 304. Aspinall defends his Interim Heavyweight Belt in a rematch of his 2022 clash. The Brit suffered his first UFC loss on that occasion, breaking his knee in a first-round TKO. Aspinall has bounced back since then, […]
Ryan Garcia Considers Japan Exhibition During Boxing Ban
Ryan Garcia could take up an exhibition in Japan in December while he serves his one-year boxing ban. Garcia is banned after testing positive for Ostarine after his win over Devin Haney. The ruling overturned Garcia’s win into a no-contest, meaning he cannot box until April 2025. That was a massive blow to Garcia, who […]
Mike Perry Threatens To Pull Out Jake Paul's Eyeballs
Jake Paul and Mike Perry had their first face-to-face interview, resulting in many fireworks. The two will face off on July 20 after Perry stepped in as a replacement for Mike Tyson. Tyson withdrew with an inflamed ulcer, and that fight will now occur on November 15. Tickets for the Paul-Perry fight are struggling to […]
Poirier Refuses To Retire On A Loss – ‘I Can’t Leave'
Dustin Poirier refuses to retire on a loss as he considers his next fight. The Diamond lost out to UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. Poirier was stopped via a fifth-round submission as he missed on an elusive title. It was a massive disappointment having lost lightweight title fights against Charles Oliveira and […]
Warren Defends Chisora's Headbutt – ‘Derek Was With His Kids'
Frank Warren has defended Derek Chisora for headbutting a food delivery driver. According to reports, Chisora was with his family in London when the altercation started. The clip demonstrates Chisora and the delivery driver getting into an argument. The driver then pushes Chisora, who defends himself by using a headbutt. The police were called, but […]
Joshua's Team Questions Dubois' Absence from VADA Testing
Anthony Joshua’s management team, 258, has questioned why Daniel Dubois has not signed up for VADA testing. The two will face off on September 21 in an IBF Heavyweight Title clash. Dubois was the IBF mandatory for Oleksandr Usyk. However, the Ukrainian vacated the belt after beating Tyson Fury and chose to pursue the rematch […]
Jake Paul & Mike Perry Attempt to Determine Who is the Greatest Showman in Boxing
Mike Perry and Jake Paul both have taken the non-traditional route to making money in combat sports. Perry was unhappy with his pay in the UFC. Instead of sticking around and trying to negotiate for more, Perry set off to do his own thing. Perry’s unhappiness with the UFC ended up being a good thing […]
Rivals Look Forward to Second Encounter in ONE Friday Night Fights 71
Rak Erawan thought maybe things were moving in his favor at ONE Friday Night Fights 41 in November 2023. After a disastrous first round, where he was knocked down twice by Songchainoi Kiatsongrit, Erawan registered a knockdown of his own in the second period. But Erawan’s knockdown wasn’t enough to turn the fight around. Kiatsongrit […]
Mike Tyson Recalls Being A Street Fighter In His Youth – ‘I Was Fighting, Robbing For Money'
Mike Tyson recalled being a street fighter during his youth in the 1970s. Tyson became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World in 1987 after defeating Tony Tucker. However, the road to becoming a champion was not easy. Tyson spent his youth in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where he forged a reputation for being a street fighter. […]
De La Hoya Wants Garcia vs. Ortiz – ‘Can Be A Super Fight'
Oscar De La Hoya is open to making a fight between Ryan Garcia and Vergil Ortiz Jr. Those are De La Hoya’s two biggest stars, although Garcia is banned from boxing. Ryan tested positive for Ostarine, meaning his win over Devin Haney was overturned. The boxer denied taking any substances intentionally. However, strict liability meant […]
T.J. Dillashaw Grapples With What is Next After Fighting
T.J. Dillashaw has to wrestle with the idea that he is no longer in control. While Dillashaw’s mind still desires to fight in the UFC, his body is telling him another story. The former bantamweight champion said in a recent interview that he wouldn’t be able to fight again. Dillashaw doesn’t want to throw in […]
Dana White: No McGregor Fight Date Yet
Dana White has shut down suggestions that Conor McGregor will fight this year, saying there is no date yet. McGregor withdrew from his UFC 303 clash against Michael Chandler, which was set for June 29. The Irishman suffered a broken toe, extending his inactivity further. The Notorious has not fought since his UFC 264 defeat […]
WBC Orders Shakur To Face Zepeda; De La Hoya Responds By Ducking
The WBC has ordered Shakur Stevenson to box William Zepeda next. Shakur is the lightweight champion after winning the vacant belt against Edwin De Los Santos. He successfully defended the title against Artem Harutyunyan in his final fight under Top Rank. However, those performances were not easy on the eye as Shakur won an uneventful […]
Derek Chisora Headbutts Delivery Driver
Derek Chisora has found himself in mass controversy after a video showed him head-butting a Deliveroo driver. Chisora is known for his controversial antics. He spat water at Wladimir Klitschko in the ring while slapping his brother, Vitali Klitschko. Further controversial moments included throwing a table over during the presser for the Dillian Whyte fight. […]
Jon Jones Charged With Two Misdemeanors
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, has reportedly been charged with two misdemeanours over an altercation with a Drug Free Sport worker. Jones is working his way back from injury after suffering a pectoral muscle problem during sparring for his bout with Stipe Miocic. The news meant Jones could not defend his title at UFC 295 […]
Nate Diaz Sues Fanmio For $9M Post-Masvidal Fight
Nate Diaz has sued the broadcaster Fanmio for $9 million over a breach of contract following his boxing bout against Jorge Masvidal. Diaz won the fight via a majority decision, which avenged his UFC 244 defeat to Gamebread in 2019. The fight was stopped at the end of round three. This was due to a […]
MMA Fighters Predict Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry
Jake Paul takes on Mike Perry on July 20, leaving fans wondering who will win. Paul arrives into the fight as the massive favorite. His boxing experience is far more extensive. He has faced three pro boxers in his career. His first loss came against Tommy Fury, but since then, he has beaten Andre August […]
Crawford Remains Confident He Will Fight Canelo
Terence Crawford is confident he can get the Canelo Alvarez fight if he beats Israil Madrimov on August 3. Bud makes his debut at 154 after having stopped Errol Spence Jr. in his last fight at 147. It was the biggest win of his career, becoming the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. […]
Pereira Supports Izzy's Quest To Beat Du Plessis
Alex Pereira supports Israel Adesanya, who will take on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 on August 17. The clash takes place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It is Izzy’s first fight since losing his UFC Middleweight Title against Sean Strickland at UFC 293. It was a massive blow after Adesanya had picked […]