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MMA Fighter Haim Gozali Escaped Assassination Attempt In Ukraine
Haim Gozali, an Israeli MMA fighter, shared a video of himself hiding from an assassination attempt in Ukraine. Gozali posted the video on June 2, showing himself hiding on a hotel rooftop. The Jerusalem Post states that Gozali was staying there with his son, Elad, and his coach, Ben El Hasid. All of them escaped […]
Turki Alalshikh Tells Bivol To Fight Benavidez And Opetaia
Turki Alalshikh is keen on making Dmitry Bivol fight David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia. That all depends on whether Bivol comes out victorious against Artur Beterbiev. They face off on October 12 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight was agreed for June 1. However, Beterbiev pulled out with a knee injury. Malik Zinad stepped […]
Helwaini: UFC Reportedly Considering A ‘Replacement' For McGregor
The UFC has allegedly been exploring the idea of a replacement for the main event featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. The two are expected to face off on June 29 at UFC 303. McGregor is looking for his first fight since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. McGregor broke his […]
Fans React As Claressa Shields Moves Up To Heavyweight – ‘This Is Wild, Are You Serious?'
Boxing fans have reacted to Claressa Shields’ next fight, as she will take on WBC Heavyweight Champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. The fight will take place on July 27 from Detroit. The decision has drawn many talking points, given Shields’ career. She became undisputed at 154 pounds before moving up to 160 to do the same. A […]
Wilder’s Father Wants Malik Scott Sacked – ‘You Don’t Need A Buddy, Get Someone You Respect
Gary Wilder, Deontay Wilder’s father, has slammed Malik Scott, demanding a change of trainer. Since Wilder has teamed up with Scott, his form has dipped considerably. They have secured just one win in their four fights together. That was a 2022 first-round KO win over Robert Helenius. Wilder’s right hand and jab, which had made […]
Broner Confesses To Alleged Murder During Fiery Presser With Cobbs – ‘No Money In My Pocket, I'm Ready To Die'
Adrien Broner and Blair Cobbs held a fiery pre-fight presser ahead of their welterweight clash on June 7. Broner’s career has stalled of late, as he is no longer the same fighter who became a four-division champion. He enters the bout with a victory against William Hutchinson in June 2023. The win followed after he […]
Crawford's Coach Picks Fundora To KO Spence
Terence Crawford’s coach, Bernie Davis, expects Sebastian Fundora to beat Errol Spence Jr in today’s boxing news. Reports indicate that Spence will box Fundora in October at 154 pounds. It will be his first fight since Crawford stopped him last year. Spence was dropped three times, as Crawford became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of […]
Roy Jones Ready To Box Jake Paul After Tyson Withdraws
In some online boxing news, Roy Jones Jr. is willing to box Jake Paul after Mike Tyson pulled out. Tyson was set to face Paul on July 20 in a pro boxing fight. However, major safety concerns arose after the boxer appeared ill on a flight from Miami to Las Vegas. On May 26, a […]
Dana White's Plan For The BMF Belt – What's Next?
In today’s MMA news, Dana White opened up about his plans for the next BMF fight. Max Holloway is the current champion after knocking out Justin Gaethje with a second left to go at UFC 300. Gaethje had also stopped his opponent, Dustin Poirier, to win the belt at UFC 291. The first BMF title […]
ONE Friday Night Fights 66: 21-Year-Old Thai Fighter Seeks Global Roster Spot
One of the major thrills in combat sports is to see a fighter who has been grinding away to lock down financial security. In Muay Thai, many fighters have to fight frequently to build up their reputation and workload and make it to the top of significant promotions. Kongchai Chanaidonmueang, a 21-year-old Thai Fighter, has […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview
Jared Cannonier is in danger of falling behind. The UFC’s middleweight division is deep with contenders for Dricus du Plessis’ belt. The No. 1 contender, Sean Strickland, won a fight against a lower-ranked fighter to stake his claim to a title shot. Former champion Robert Whittaker also did something similar. Cannonier, who is ranked fourth, […]
McGregor Apologizes For Canceled Chandler Presser – ‘There Were A Series Of Obstacles'
Conor McGregor apologized to fans after the first presser about the Michael Chandler fight was postponed in today’s latest MMA updates. A presser was scheduled for June 3 live from the 3Arena in Dublin. However, 12 hours before the event, the UFC stated that the presser was called off. That was a major blow for […]
Canelo Undecided On Vacating IBF Title – What's Next?
In today’s boxing update, Canelo Alvarez remains undecided whether he will vacate his IBF Super Middleweight Title. Alvarez is the current undisputed champion at 168, who has been ordered to face his mandatory William Scull next. The purse bids have been set for June 6. Canelo is coming off a unanimous decision against Jaime Munguia […]
Garcia Could Face A Lengthy Ban – ‘Garcia Is On The Ropes'
In the latest boxing news, Angelique Richardson, a sports lawyer from Lawrence Stephens, says Ryan Garcia faces a possible lengthy ban. Richardson was reacting to Garcia’s two failed VADA tests for Ostarine after the Devin Haney win. Urine samples from April 19 and April 20 detected the substance used to help athletes increase muscle and […]
Deontay Wilder’s Mother Speaks Out – ‘You’ve Ran Your Course, Enjoy Your Life'
Deontay Wilder’s mother, Deborah Wilder, has reacted to critics of her son following his loss to Zhilei Zhang in today’s online boxing news. Wilder was stopped in the fifth round after being countered by Zhang’s right hook, followed by another right hand. Although Wilder beat the count, the referee called the fight off. It was […]
Tyson Fury Could Sack John Fury – Here's Why
John Fury was heavily criticized for his role in Tyson Fury’s corner following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury suffered a split decision loss as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first loss of Fury’s career, as serious questions were raised over John Fury. During the fight week, he headbutted a member […]
Why Jake Paul Should Boycott The Tyson Fight
Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson has been called off for a later date, but should the Problem Child go ahead with it? Tyson was on course to box Paul on July 20. It was meant to be an eight-round fight with 14-ounce gloves. The rounds would be for two minutes, with the result going […]
Volkanovski Wants The Poirier Fight – ‘Would Be A Massive Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski is open to fighting Dustin Poirier if The Diamond continues his career. Poirier suffered a fifth-round submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The defeat meant he missed out on the UFC Lightweight Title for the third time. Losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira had previously made him miss out on that […]
Sawyer Depee’s First-Round KO Signals End to Days as Gatekeeper in BKFC
Sawyer Depee doesn’t mind facing adversity in the boxing ring. When Depee, who is ranked fourth in the Bare Knuckle Fight Championship’s cruiserweight division, was asked to take on an unranked contender in that person’s hometown, it wasn’t a big deal. Depee had been called on to fill the role of gatekeeper before. But the […]
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi Earns $100K the Quick Way
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi got everything he looked for at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium during ONE Friday Night Fights 65. Jaosuayai earned a fat bonus check and halted an opponent’s winning streak, all in less than three minutes of work. Puengluang Baanramba, who was 6-0 in the promotion before the fight, appeared overwhelmed. Jaosuayai was able to […]