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Gervonta Davis Vs. Frank Martin Predictions – ‘I Say A Late Stoppage'
Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin headline this Saturday’s PBC PPV card on Amazon Prime Video. It is Davis’ first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia in the seventh round last year. The win made Davis the ‘face of boxing.’ However, his progress has stalled since then. He was arrested for breaking the terms of his house […]
Benavidez Could Become ‘The Face Of Boxing'
David Benavidez could become the face of boxing. That is according to Jim Lampley. Benavidez is undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 24 KOs. That has made him one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. However, he has fallen short of getting that marquee fight, which will make him a PPV star. The […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Year of Alex Perez Set to Continue
Whether Alex Perez beats undefeated prospect Japanese Tatsuo Taira in a flyweight bout this Saturday at the UFC Apex is immaterial. Over the past six months, Perez has quickly restored his reputation as a contender in the division. MMAfighting latest news showed that Perez struggled with medical issues and was out for nearly two years […]
PFL 4 Betting Preview
Valentin Moldavsky won’t be able to coast on being the only heavyweight in the PFL to finish his first fight of the 2024 season in the first round. Moldavsky, a former Bellator interim heavyweight world champion, will be up against Linton Vassell, who needs a finish in the first or second round to likely keep […]
Fans Worried After Gervonta Davis Skips The Grand Arrivals – ‘He's Trying To Make Weight'
Gervonta Davis failed to turn up for the Grand Arrival arrivals ahead of his fight with Frank Martin on June 15. Davis enters the ring hoping to follow up on his last performance. He stopped Ryan Garcia with a body shot to become the ‘face of boxing’. The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, making […]
The Saudis Begin Plans For A Boxing League – ‘This Is Insane'
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wants to create a new boxing league that will pit the world’s best promoters against each other. According to Reuters, the PIF is in discussions with Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. This would be a $4-5 billion deal, allowing fights to be made much easier, much like the […]
De La Hoya Exposes Canelo – ‘You're Afraid Of David Benavidez'
Oscar De La Hoya has continued his feud with Canelo Alvarez with an X-rated jibe at the boxer. De La Hoya and Canelo’s relationship turned sour when Alvarez left Golden Boy Promotions in 2020. Canelo accused De La Hoya of hypocrisy, calling out his lack of loyalty. The two butted heads at the presser for […]
Helwani Unsure If McGregor vs. Chandler Will Happen – ‘There Is Pessimism All Over'
The UFC are once against sending out feelers over a new UFC 303 main event as doubts increase over a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight. McGregor vs. Chandler has been set for June 29. It will be McGregor’s first fight since breaking his leg in his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. […]
Jake Paul Will Box BKFC's Mike Perry – ‘Will It Be Bareknucke?'
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry is likely to take place for July 20 after the initial Mike Tyson fight was postponed, with an announcement expected soon. The news of the weight class and the number of rounds has not been confirmed, but Paul is expected to make an announcement today. The Problem Child was set […]
Carl Froch Calls Out Turki Aalalshikh – ‘The Atmosphere Is Poor, People Are Falling Asleep'
Carl Froch has hit out at Turki Aalalshikh’s boxing events in Saudi Arabia over the poor atmosphere. The Kingdom has put on the biggest fights in recent memory. So far, fans have seen Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua face Francis Ngannou. They also put on the biggest fight in boxing: the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship as […]
Gvozdyk Blasts Tyson Fury's Comments On Ukraine – ‘Shut Up, It's Embarrassing'
Oleksandr Gvozdyk slammed Tyson Fury’s behavior following his defeat of Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion with a split decision win. He dominated the early parts of the fight before finishing strongly. Fury’s best moments came in the middle rounds, but he could not sustain it. Although the scorecards had it a split […]
Mike Tyson Could Still Pull Out Of The Jake Paul Fight – ‘Health Or Safety Could Be Compromised'
Mike Tyson could still be pulled out from the Jake Paul fight. That is according to the Head of Communications of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Tela Mange. Tyson and Paul were first set to box on July 20. It was controversially confirmed as a pro-fight for eight rounds. Each round was set […]
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 […]