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Chisora Drops Joyce To Win A Unanimous Decision
Derek Chisora prevailed in a thrilling heavyweight clash against Joe Joyce, dropping The Juggernaut in a unanimous decision win: 97-92, 96-94 and 96-94. The fight was billed as Chisora’s final bout at the O2 Arena. He needed a big performance, which he delivered and more. Chisora’s plan was clear. He wanted to cut the distance and […]
Garcia Squares Up To Pacquiao – ‘R1 KO'
Ryan Garcia squared up to Manny Pacquiao during the latter’s weigh-in for his fight with Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. Pacquiao takes part in a three-round exhibition with a view to then coming out of retirement. The 45-year-old has been linked with a return against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Garcia is currently banned for a […]
White Teases Fans About The UFC's Future – ‘We Could End Up Like The NBA'
Dana White has opened up the UFC’s next broadcasting deal once their ESPN contract expires. The UFC’s $1.5 billion deal with ESPN expires next year, meaning the organization is free to look elsewhere. The deal allows ESPN to showcase UFC fights exclusively on its platform and offer PPV fights, making it the home of the […]
O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili Headlines UFC 306 At The Sphere
Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 at The Sphere on September 14. O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Title, which he picked up after stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round at UFC 292. He made a successful defense of the belt, beating Marlon Vera at UFC 299 to right the wrong […]
Canelo Shows Off His Insane Power – ‘Berlanga About To Go To Sleep'
Canelo Alvarez showed off his power shots in his latest training footage for Edgar Berlanga. Canelo takes on Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day as he defends his three titles at 168. He is no longer undisputed after being stripped by the IBF for failing to defend against his mandatory William Scull. The […]
Strickland's Comments At Belal Cause Uproar – ‘He's Why I Have To Take My Shoes Off At Airports'
Sean Strickland has suffered mass criticism after his racial comments towards Belal Muhammad. Strickland is known for making controversial comments on social media. He hit back at Jake Paul for calling him a bully when he sparred with influencer Sneako, saying he would take the Problem Child’s life if he could. The former UFC Heavyweight […]
‘Hawk Tuah' Girl Could Fight In Karate Combat
Ex-UFC fighter Michelle Waterson wants to train Hailey Welch (Hawk Tuah girl) for a fight in Karate Combat. The Hawk Tuah girl became a viral internet sensation after a street interview where she discussed her sex life. The clip went viral, earning Hailey a big platform. She has already utilized that when she attended Jake […]
Ryan Garcia Attacks The LGBTQ+ Community – ‘It's A Cult'
Ryan Garcia has caused a stir on social media after telling the LGBTQ community to rot in hell. Garcia is currently serving a one-year ban from boxing after testing positive for Ostarine. The news meant his win over Devin Haney became a no-contest. The WBC also banned Ryan for his controversial comments on social media. […]
Zhilei Zhang Wants To Activate Joseph Parker Rematch Clause: ‘Hopefully, It Will Happen Next’
Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has said he wants to activate a rematch clause to fight Joseph Parker again, believing the clause is still active following their bout in March. Zhang (27-2-1 22 KO) and Parker (35-3-0 23 KO) contested a highly competitive and entertaining bout in the co-main event of ‘Knockout Chaos’ – the crossover […]
Canelo Alvarez Faces Apathy Of Fans Until He Fights Another Big Star – But Is It Fair?
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has announced his next super-middleweight world title defense will come against unbeaten contender Edgar Berlanga – and the reaction has been mixed. Alvarez (61-2-2 39 KO) will face Berlanga (22-0-0 17 KO) on September 14 at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It could still be for the undisputed title, although […]
Aspinall Vs. Blaydes Predictions – ‘KO In The Second'
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC Interim Heavyweight Title on Saturday in a rematch with Curtis Blaydes, with fellow UFC fighters picking their winner. They face off on the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad card. Blaydes won their first clash in 2022 after Aspinall was stopped. The Brit injured his knee in the first round, giving […]
Spence Says Fundora Is Next, Crawford Could Follow
Errol Spence Jr. stated his next fight will be against WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora in November or January. Those comments came earlier this month as Spence would be having his first appearance since being stopped by Terence Crawford last year. The defeat meant he missed the chance to become undisputed at […]
Tank Davis’ Team Will Send Shakur A Contract – ‘Take It'
Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, has said they will send Shakur Stevenson a contract to make the fight. The news follows after talks over a Vasiliy Lomachenko fight broke down. The Ukrainian’s manager, Egis Klimas, revealed that Loma has no motivation to fight right now, while Bob Arum expects him to fight sometime next year. […]
Mayweather Shows Off Insane Hand Speed At 47 – ‘Still Beats Most Active 147 Fighters'
Floyd Mayweather showed off his impressive skills on the boxing pads ahead of his exhibition on August 24. Mayweather faces John Gotti III in a rematch. Their first fight ended in a brawl after the referee stopped the bout after both boxers refused to stop using expletives. Then Gotti swung at Mayweather after the fight […]
Tom Aspinall Humiliates Paddy Pimblett, Suggests He Stinks – ‘Tom Is Brutal'
Tom Aspinall humiliated Paddy Pimblett during the UFC 304 media day. The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion stars on the co-main event of the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad card on July 27. He faces off against Curtis Blaydes in a rematch of their 2022 clash. Aspinall lost that fight after he was stopped in the […]
Usyk Denies Using PEDs To Beat Fury – ‘I'm Clean, Fury Is Like A Yeti'
Oleksandr Usyk has denied rumors that he used PEDs during his fight with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian beat Fury via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk dominated the fight early on, while Fury returned in the middle rounds. However, Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, only for the […]
Canelo vs. Berlanga Confirmed; Fans Erupt – ‘Canelo Is A Disgrace To Boxing'
Canelo Alvarez will box Edgar Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day after getting stripped of his IBF Title, leaving him with three belts. Alvarez had beaten Jaimie Munguia via a unanimous decision, after which the IBF ordered him to face William Scull. Reports indicated that he had agreed a step-aside deal, allowing him […]
Who Is Moses Itauma, The Prospect Tipped As The Future Of British Heavyweight Boxing?
Moses Itauma continues his prodigious boxing career on Saturday when the heavyweight prospect contests his 10th professional bout at the O2 Arena in London, England. Itauma (9-0-0 7 KO) will fight Polish veteran Mariusz Wach (38-10-0 20 KO) on the undercard of the British heavyweight bout between Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora in the first […]
Nonito Donaire Remains Keen On Sunny Edwards Bout: ‘I’m Always Open To Fights’
Filipino legend Nonito Donaire has revealed he is still interested in fighting Sunny Edwards, but insisted any bout would have to take place at a “mutually agreed-upon weight”. Donaire (42-8-0 28 KO) is one of the finest fighters of his generation, winning world titles in four divisions, including being the first three-time bantamweight world champion […]
Jai Opetaia Accuses Chris Billam-Smith Of ‘Ducking’ Cruiserweight Unification Bout
IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia launched an angry tirade aimed at Chris Billam-Smith on Thursday, accusing the WBO belt holder of ducking a unification bout. Opetaia (25-0-0 19 KO) has made clear his plans to become undisputed in the 200lbs division before making an eventual step up to heavyweight. To achieve that, the Australian […]