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Pacquiao Signs Up For The Team Boxing League
Manny Pacquiao has signed up with the Team Boxing League (TBL), as he will become a fighter, captain, and future owner. Starting in 2026, the eight-division champ will serve as the league’s primary global ambassador, traveling across the US to promote the TBL. By 2027, “Pac-Man” will transition into the ownership group and lead the […]
Imane Khelif Ready For Olympic Return Despite New Sex Testing Rules
Imane Khelif says she will have sex testing to secure her place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if it is required. Khelif confirmed she has “nothing to hide” after the controversy that emerged during the Paris 2024 Olympics where she won a gold medal. Khelif suffered a 2023 disqualification by the now-defunct International Boxing Association […]
Wilder Walks Out Of Interview, Security Intervened
Deontay Wilder walked out of a talkSPORT interview after he was pressed over his comments where he claimed Tyson Fury cheated during their first two fights, ultimately requiring security to intervene. Wilder arrived into the interview to promote his April 4 fight with Derek Chisora. The friction began when the interviewer Simon Jordan steered the conversation towards Wilder’s rivalry […]
UFC Fight Night – Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The bantamweight matchup between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira is the main event for the first UFC Fight Night on Paramount. Bautista (16-3) enters the fight as one of the more quietly consistent performers at bantamweight. He doesn’t generate hype with flashy knockouts or viral moments, but what he does bring is […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime And Stephen Espinoza
Floyd Mayweather filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks and its former sports president Stephen Espinoza. The lawsuit alleges $340 million of his career earnings was misappropriated. The complaint accuses Showtime and Espinoza of acting as enablers in a fraud that allegedly funneled money away from Mayweather’s personal accounts. Mayweather claims that funds generated were routed […]
Gervonta Davis' Latest Arrest Warrant
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for Gervonta Davis, as the boxer faces more legal trouble. The warrant, citing a violation of his probation, arrives just six days after Davis was apprehended in Florida following a manhunt. The violation is from a 2020 hit-and-run conviction in Baltimore, where Davis was serving a three-year probation […]
WBC Lightweight Belt Vacant, Shakur's Next Move
Following Shakur Stevenson’s move to the 140-pound division to defeat Teofimo Lopez, the WBC officially declared its lightweight world title vacant. Stevenson’s win allowed him to secure the WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight belts, effectively ending his tenure at 135 pounds, where he had previously hinted at a return. This shift has prompted a […]
Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites "Severe Arthritis"
Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement. Similar to former UFC’s Ben Askren, Jones is now weighing the necessity of […]
Michael Page's Return Announced
Michael Page will return to the welterweight division to face Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21. The bout will feature on the featherweight title eliminator between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Page secured back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Shara Magomedov and Jared Cannonier in 2025 (UFC 319). While MVP proved he could compete […]
UFC Fight Night – Michel Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Sportsnet The middleweight clash between Michel Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault is a matchup that promises violence on this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Oleksiejczuk (21-9, 1NC) enters the fight as a powerful, aggressive striker who thrives on forward movement and clean, damaging shots. Known for his heavy hands and willingness to engage, Oleksiejczuk […]
UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2000306169664201146 The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights. He has built his reputation on pressure, durability, and an ability to find ways to win […]
Nick Ball Vs. Brandon Figueroa Predictions – ‘Too Big, Too Strong'
Nick Ball returns to defend his WBA featherweight title against Brandon Figueroa, as fans picked their winner. Since seizing the WBA belt from Raymond Ford in Riyadh back in June 2024, the 28-year-old Ball has been on an impressive run. Ball recorded a 10th-round TKO over TJ Doheny in March and a unanimous decision victory […]
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Preview
Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. While the defeat ended an eight-fight win streak, Bautista’s stock remained high due to his performance. Before the loss to Nurmagomedov, Bautista secured a string […]
Gaethje Responds To A Poirier Trilogy
Justin Gaethje has responded to the prospect of a third fight with Dustin Poirier by stating he is open to making it happen. Fresh off his interim lightweight title victory at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, Justin is ready to put an end to their rivalry. Their head-to-head stands at 1-1, with Gaethje winning their […]
Wilder Squares Up To Chisora At Times Square
Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora met face-to-face at New York’s Times Square, officially announcing their clash for April 4, 2026. The bout, set for the O2 Arena in London, is being marketed under the banner “100”—a tribute to the fact that this fight will be the 50th professional outing for both men. For the 42-year-old […]
Shakur Sets A Record, What's Next?
Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson set an attendance record of 21,324 at Madison Square Garden, as Shakur beat him in a unanimous decision. The official attendance eclipses every boxing gate since the venue’s reopening in 1968. This record-breaking turnout surpassed the previous high of 20,201 set during the 2019 upset of Anthony Joshua by Andy […]
UFC Fight Night – Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The heavyweight matchup between Jailton Almeida and Rizvan Kuniev is set to take place on the first UFC Fight Night card on Paramount. Almeida (22-4) has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the UFC, regardless of weight class. His rise through the ranks has been fueled by […]
Nick Ball Vs. Brandon Figueroa Preview
Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against former two-division champion Brandon Figueroa on February 7, as we preview this fight. The homecoming defense marks the fourth time Ball has put his title on the line. Since capturing the WBA title from Raymond Ford in June 2024, Ball has been exceptionally active. In 2025 alone, […]
What's Next For Lopez After The Shakur Loss?
After his unanimous decision loss to Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez’s career is at a crossroads, as we look at what could be next. “The Takeover” was outboxed, losing his WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight titles. It was the second loss of Lopez’s career following his 2021 defeat to George Kambosos Jr. Lopez must now […]
What's Next For Unified Champ Xander Zayas?
Xander Zayas became a unified champion by defeating Abass Baraou, as we look at who could be next. Zayas added the WBA belt to his WBO title at 154 via a narrow split decision. While one judge turned in a 116-112 card for Baraou, he was overruled by two identical scores of 116-112. Zayas started […]