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Paul Venis Celebrates BKFC Prospect Series Newcastle Debut With Come-From-Behind KO
Paul Venis couldn’t have felt too worried the first time that he got dumped on the canvas during the Bare Knuckle Fight Prospect Series in Newcastle. Things in his life have been much more difficult than the result of a fight. Venis, who served three years in prison over a decade ago, has spent a […]
Akram Hamidi Takes Care of Business in Short Order at ONE Friday Night Fights 66
There was a lot of anticipation for the main event between Akrim Hamidi and Kongchai Chanaidonmueang. Online boxing news showed that many people anticipated this fight to be close. But Hamidi had different ideas for how everything should go. After the bell, Hamidi immediately rushed forward and started pumping out heavy shots. Kongchai isn’t a […]
Nassourdine Imavov Calls Out Sean Strickland After Win over Jared Cannonier
Nassourdine Imavov proved that he belongs near the top of the rankings in the UFC’s middleweight division. Matched up with a powerful striker in Jared Cannonier Saturday night at the Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, the French striker felt right at home. While Imavov had to deal with Cannonier trying to wear him out with […]
Rodtang Missed Weight but Didn’t Miss Denis Puric
Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s first fight was never against his opponent. Like any veteran fighter, Rodtang’s major hurdle during the lead-up to a fight is his battle with the scale. Rodtang, the ONE Muay Thai Flyweight champion, failed to make weight and his hydration test for ONE 167. Rodtang came in 3.5 pounds overweight for his fight […]
Tyson Fury Thrown Out Of A Bar For Being Drunk; ‘Usyk Broke Him'
Tyson Fury was reportedly kicked out of a bar in his hometown of Morecambe, where he appeared drunk. The incident comes following Fury’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King suffered a split decision loss as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was the first loss of Fury’s career, as he […]
Benavidez Calls Out Canelo Over PEDs – ‘He Popped Dirty For Clenbuterol'
David Benavidez has exposed Canelo Alvarez, saying he only looked good in his career when he tested positive for clenbuterol. The Mexican Monster’s comments come as he failed to get the Alvarez fight at 168. Benavidez is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, which he has been for over two years. However, Canelo has demanded […]
Broner Dismisses Retirement Talk – ‘I Will Be Back'
Adrien Broner will not retire following his defeat to Blair Cobbs. Broner suffered a one-sided unanimous decision defeat last Friday, harming his aspirations of having another world title shot. AB is a four-division division, but at 34, he no longer looks the same. He was second to the punch, with Cobbs dominating proceedings. Cobbs caught […]
Chandler's Ripped Physique Shows He Is Ready McGregor – ‘See You At The Top'
Michael Chandler showed off his ripped physique ahead of his UFC 303 clash with Conor McGregor. Chandler has the biggest fight of his UFC career on June 29, his first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in 2022. He chose to remain inactive by waiting for the McGregor fight, who is also […]
Malik Scott Speaks Out Following Wilder's Loss To Zhang – ‘We Had An Incredible Training Camp'
Deontay Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, has addressed his fighter’s loss to Zhilei Zhang. Zhang stopped Wilder in the fifth round in a second consecutive loss. The Bronze Bomber has only won one fight in four bouts since working with Scott. Scott faces serious questions about his future. Wilder knocked out Scott in the first round […]
Ricky Hatton Inducted Into Boxing's International Hall Of Fame – ‘Legend, Well Deserved'
Ricky Hatton has been inducted into the 2024 Boxing International Hall of Fame. Hatton was honored at the ceremony in the United States which took place at Canastota, New York, on June 9. Hatton had a stellar career, winning belts at junior welterweight and welterweight, taking him to 43-0. That is when he faced the […]
Adrien Broner Checks Into A Dentist With Missing Teeth – ‘He Looks 60, Time To Retire'
Adrien Broner showed off his lost teeth following his defeat to Blair Cobbs. Broner lost a wide unanimous decision to Cobbs last Friday after talking a big game in the pre-fight presser. AB came out with various verbal shots, vowing to even die in the ring if that is what it took to get a […]
Ryan Garcia Responds From Hospital – ‘I’m Ryan Spears, Free Ryan'
Ryan Garcia shared various posts on his social media, stating that he was in hospital. The news comes shortly after Garcia was arrested for vandalism in relation to when he was staying at the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria on June 8. It is alleged that he destroyed hotel property, while staff believed he was under […]
RIZN’s Kai Asakura Joins The UFC – ‘I Will Become A Champion'
RIZN’s Kai Asakura has announced his departure from the organization to join the UFC. Asakura made the comments during the RIZIN 47 card over the weekend. The fighter vacated his 135-pound belt. He leaves the promotion after becoming a two-time champion with a 13-3 record. He has two wins in his last bouts against Yuki Motoya […]
Dana White Says Conor McGregor Is Like Muhammad Ali – ‘He Is Literally At Ali’s Level'
Dana White has compared Conor McGregor to Muhammad Ali. The comments were made about their persona and the ability to get into the heads of their opponents. Ali did this famously when he trash-talked against George Foreman and Joe Fraizer. For the Foreman fight, Ali made one of his most iconic lines: “Float like a […]
Teofimo Lopez Tells Frank Martin How To Beat Tank – ‘It Will Be An Early Night'
Teofimo Lopez has told Frank Martin to take the fight to Gervonta Davis to get the win. Martin chases his first world title, hoping to give Davis his sole defeat by winning the WBA Lightweight Title. Frank is an undefeated southpaw who is known for having good defense. That has created the narrative that Martin […]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Chihiro Suzuki Exhibition Set For July 28
Manny Pacquiao has agreed a deal to fight RIZIN Featherweight Champion Chihiro Suzuki in a boxing exhibition on July 28. According to reports, the fight will take place in three rounds, with each round lasting three minutes. It will happen at Super RIZIN 3 in Japan. RIZN confirmed the event on their RIZIN 47 card […]
Benavidez Is Confident He Will Fight Canelo – ‘It's Going To Happen, Canelo Might Get His $200 Million'
David Benavidez is confident that he will fight Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican Monster has been the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for over two years. However, he has struggled to get the fight for various reasons. The WBC has not called the mandatory, nor have they stripped Canelo, allowing him to avoid Benavidez. This is […]
Ryan Garcia Arrested For Felony Vandalism; Career Is On The Line
Ryan Garcia was reportedly arrested on suspicion of vandalism. According to TMZ, the arrest took place on June 8 at Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria, the place where the supposed vandalism occurred. The following video shows Garcia without his shirt as he is being taken away in handcuffs. It is claimed Garcia damaged the hotel’s property […]
Pacquiao In Talks To Fight Barrios For WBC Welterweight Title
Manny Pacquiao is in “serious negotiations” to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight Title. The title is up for grabs after Terence Crawford became the Champion in Recess. Bud has moved up to 154 pounds as he will box Israil Madrimov for his WBA Belt on August 3. Barrios is the current interim champion […]
Ed Sheeran Look-Alike Taps Out In MMA Bout
An Ed Sheeran look-alike was beaten by a rapper look-alike in the form of Stormzy in an MMA bout. The fight took place between Ty Jones, the Sheeran look-alike, and Papa Sow, the Stormzy look-alike. The event was part of the World Freak Fight League. This was headlined by former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall […]