News — Page 223
9,197 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
What's Next For Daniel Dubois?
Daniel Dubois’ withdrawal from the Joseph Parker fight rasies question marks over his next steps. Dubois pulled out of his IBF Heavyweight Title defense against Parker because of medical grounds. Martin Bakole got the shot as he will face Parker in a WBO Interim Heavyweight Title Clash. The winner will become the WBO mandatory for […]
Keyshawn Davis Names His 2025 Goals
Keyshawn Davis says he wants to fight three times this year, with a bout against Isaac Cruz next. Davis secured his first world title by defeating Denys Berinchyk with a fourth-round stoppage to become the WBO Lightweight Champion. In his post-fight comments, he made it clear that he wanted to secure the biggest fights with […]
Bellew Breaks Down Parker Vs. Bakole – ‘He Should Have Too Much'
Tony Bellew has given his take on the Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole fight. Parker was initially set to face Daniel Dubois in an IBF Heavyweight Title match-up. Dubois is the current IBF champion after having stopped Anthony Joshua in his last fight to retain his belt. But the fight was called off after Dubois […]
Mayweather Takes Credit For Crossover Fights
Floyd Mayweather looked back at his fight with Conor McGregor in 2017, saying it was a landmark event. Mayweather managed to put on a record-breaking event in a PPV that sold over 4 million buys across the globe. Mayweather went 50-0 to retain his undefeated record by stopping McGregor in the 10th round. Reports indicated […]
Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight: Poirier Or Oliveira
Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight has raised question marks over his next steps. Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight Title as Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopez at UFC 314 for the vacant title. Tuporia secured the belt after knocking out Volkanovski At UFC 298. He gave Volkanovski his first stoppage defeat in the weight […]
Davis Vs. Haney: Will It Finally Happen?
Gervonta Davis has said he is willing to fight Devin Haney after the latter’s prospective rematch with Ryan Garcia. Davis is currently preparing to face Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 as he defends his WBC Lightweight Title. Davis intends to retire this year once he has boxed three more times. He was linked with […]
Topuria Vacates Title – Volkanovski vs. Lopes Done
Ilia Topuria has vacated his UFC Featherweight Title, allowing Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to fight for the full belt at UFC 314. Reports indicate the fight will take place on April 12 from the Kaseya Center in Miami. Topuria won the belt after knocking out Volkanovski at UFC 298. It ended Volk’s four-year stint as […]
Parker vs. Bakole Set After Dubois Pulls Out; Is It Too Risky?
Joseph Parker will take on Martin Bakole after Daniel Dubois pulled out of their fight because of medical grounds. It was the second time that a fighter had pulled out with an illness from the February 22 card in Saudi Arabia after Floyd Schofield did the same, preventing his fight with Shakur Stevenson. Parker was set […]
Beterbiev And Bivol's Final Presser: Key Quotes
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol held their final presser before their Undisputed Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. Beterbiev will hope to repeat the lessons from the first fight where he beat Bivol by a majority decision. The result divided some in the boxing community as Bivol felt he had done enough to secure the win. […]
Henry Cejudo Vs. Song Yadong Predictions – ‘I Wonder How Much He Has Left'
Henry Cejudo, a two-time UFC champion, will face Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252 this weekend, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Cejudo’s record stands at 10-4. He retired once he beat Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020 after defending his bantamweight belt. He then made the decision to come back to the […]
Jake Paul Disappointed Over Missing Out On Canelo – ‘We Verbally Agreed'
Jake Paul expressed his disappointment at not being able to fight Canelo Alvarez. Reports initially indicated that a deal was close for a fight in May, which would have allowed Paul to secure his dream fight. He has spoken consistently about his desire to become a world champion before eventually facing Canelo. But things took […]
Shakur Stevenson Reacts To ‘Poisoning' Allegations – ‘I'm A Clean Boxer'
Shakur Stevenson has had his say on Floyd Schofield pulling out of their fight. Stevenson simply cannot catch a break as he prepares to make his Matchroom Boxing debut on February 22. He will now face off against Josh Padley in a fight that certainly is underwhelming. He was initially set for his Matchroom Boxing […]
Ngannou Sets His Sights On Boxing Klitschko
Francis Ngannou has named Wladimir Klitschko as a potential opponent for his next fight. Ngannou’s comments were made after recent reports that Klitschko could make a comeback. He was linked with a Daniel Dubois fight, which would have given him a title shot. There were suggestions that Klitschko wanted to break the record for being […]
Beterbiev vs. Bivol Media Workout – ‘I Don’t Like To Lose'
The open workouts took place for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol’s Undisputed Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. Beterbiev hopes to follow up on his win in the first fight which made him undisputed. He secured a majority decision to give Bivol the first loss of his career. It was arguably his toughest fight, with many […]
Crawford Rules Out 154 Return After Canelo Fight
Terence Crawford could very well retire after the Canelo Alvarez fight, as he dismissed a move back down to junior middleweight. Crawford is a four-weight world champion, having defeated Israil Madrimov in his previous fight. He won a decision to secure the WBA Junior Middleweight Title. Crawford is a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all […]
Volk Is In Training; Next Fight Is Imminent
Alexander Volkanovski is in Thailand, training with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling as he prepares for his comeback. Volkanovski could make his return at UFC 314. That event is scheduled for April 12 in Miami. Volk has not had a UFC fight since losing to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. He lost his UFC […]
Dubois And Parker's Mindset Ahead Of IBF Clash – ‘I'm Leaving With My Belt'
Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker gave an insight into their mindset as they prepare for their IBF Heavyweight Title clash this weekend. Dubois makes the second defense of his IBF Heavyweight Title, a belt he inherited after Oleksandr Usyk vacated once he defeated Tyson Fury. Dubois justified his credentials as a heavyweight champion by knocking […]
Stevenson Vs. Schofield Is Off; Schofield Withdraws
Shakur Stevenson’s WBC Lightweight Title defense against Floyd Schofield has suffered a major setback after the latter withdrew. Reports indicate that Schofield pulled out with an illness as he failed to make the Grand Arrivals. This is another hurdle that Shakur must overcome as his Matchroom Boxing debut has suffered several setbacks. He was initially […]
Beterbiev And Bivol's Grand Arrivals – ‘I Will Be Better'
The Grand arrivals took place for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol as they prepare for their Undisputed Light Heavyweight rematch on February 22. Beterbiev won the first fight via a majority decision to pick up Bivol’s WBA Title and win all the belts. It was a controversial decision, with some feeling that Bivol had done […]
Conor McGregor Appeals Sexual Assault Lawsuit Verdict
Conor McGregor has appealed the civil sexual assault lawsuit, which found him guilty after Nikita Hand won damages against him. McGregor was ordered to pay her damages and legal expenses after she accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2018 in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was initially named in the legal […]