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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 […]
Savannah Marshall Stops Mirela Vargas On Her PFL Debut; Calls Out Claressa Shields
Savannah Marshall won a first-round TKO on her PFL debut against Mirela Vargas. Marshall, who became the Undisputed Super Middleweight Women’s Boxing Champion before signing with the PFL, debuted in front of her home fans in Newcastle at a PFL Europe 2 event. The fight took place at a 160-pound catchweight. As part of her build-up, […]
Zayas Dominates Teixeira In A One-Sided Unanimous Decision Win
Xander Zayas dominated Patrick Teixeira to win a one-sided unanimous decision in their 154-pound clash, remaining undefeated. Zayas was facing the first southpaw of his career. He started the fight well, moving around as he tried to work out his opponent. Zayas found success in round two, popping Teixeira’s head back with a left hook. However, […]
Will John Fury Join BKFC?
Danny Christie is against the idea of John Fury taking part in BKFC. Christie has come a long way since exchanging stories at Fury’s home about their time in combat sports. Christie has had to overcome problems with addiction and a stabbing incident, showing how much fortitude he has. He has now worked his way […]
Tank Davis Tells Frank Martin – ‘I'm In His Head'
Gervonta Davis feels he is in Frank Martin’s head following their face-off. Davis boxes Martin on June 15, his first bout since stopping Ryan Garcia last year. There is plenty of pressure on Davis since it is his first fight following his release from prison. He was arrested and served 44 days in jail for […]
Trumps Calls Khabib ‘The GOAT'
Former US President Donald Trump has described Khabib Nurmagomedov as the ‘GOAT’ following their interaction at UFC 302. Trump watched cageside as Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier via a fifth-round submission to retain his UFC Lightweight Belt. Khabib played a pivotal role in the victory, given he helped train Makhachev for the fight. Khabib was […]
McGregor Teases Fans With His Latest Training Footage – ‘This Is A Dangerous McGregor'
Conor McGregor has kept fans over his UFC return as he shared some training footage. McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. However, the Irishman has raised doubts over his appearance. The press conference for McGregor-Chandler was meant to go ahead on June 3. The tickets for the presser sold […]
Police Visit Ryan Garcia To Conduct A Welfare Check
Ryan Garcia has caused mass concern after the police reportedly visited him at his suite at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. According to TMZ, the authorities visited him after the boxer had his alcohol supply stopped. It is claimed Garcia was drinking when the hotel and the police decided to conduct a welfare check. This […]
Jake Paul Criticized After Rescheduling The Tyson Fight – ‘Nobody Wanted This, Just Cancel It'
Fans have been left angered by Jake Paul’s refusal to boycott the Mike Tyson fight after he choose to reschedule the date instead. The fight has now been confirmed for November 15 after the original July 20 date was pulled. This was after mass concerns about Tyson’s health. The boxer was suffering from an inflamed […]