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Deontay Wilder Will Bring Desperate Approach to Under Role Against Zhilei Zhang
Deontay Wilder was once considered one of the heavyweight contenders who could unify the championship belts. However, Wilder’s run in top-level fights has him clinging to the hope of getting another championship-level opportunity. Wilder was being set up for a possible match with Anthony Joshua but saw that disappear last December when he took a […]
Tyson Fury Is ‘Damaged Goods' After The Usyk Loss – ‘Usyk Flattens The Typsy King'
Tim Bradley expects Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury much easier the second time, saying The Gypsy King is damaged goods. Usyk beat Fury by a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. While one of the scorecards gave Fury, the judge was heavily criticized, with most feeling that the Ukrainian had done enough […]
Makhachev And Poirier Make Weight As They Prepare For War – ‘You’re Going To Sleep'
The weigh-in for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place, as both fighters made weight before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev is the heavy favorite as the UFC Lightweight Champion seeks his third successful defense. Since winning the belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022, he has beaten Alexander Volkanovski […]
Vince McMahon's Federal Sex Trafficking Probe Paused – DOJ Gets Involved
Vince McMahon’s federal investigation into sex trafficking has been paused. McMahon has been under intense scrutiny following a lawsuit by ex-WWE employee Janel Grant. She alleged that Vince had made an offer for sex in return for her getting a job. The lawsuit also states that other men had trafficked her. It is also claimed […]
Mayweather Has A Dig At Tank Davis, Says Shakur Has More Skills
Floyd Mayweather has had a dig at Gervonta Davis, saying Shakur Stevenson is the more skilled fighter. Mayweather and Davis have had a rocky relationship throughout the years. In the run-up to Davis’ fight with Frank Martin on June 15, Tank claimed Mayweather was being held in Dubai due to owing people money. Mayweather responded […]
Makhachev And Poirier Separated During Intense Stare Down – ‘Islam Looks Terrified'
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had a heated face-off at their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the third time, which he picked up against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022. He is coming off the best wins of his career, having […]
Tim Tszyu Pulls Out Of His Fight With Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Tim Tszyu has withdrawn from his fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr., which was set for August 3. Tszyu was scheduled to fight on the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov card, which came as a surprise. The Australian had already gone through a tough fight with Sebastian Fundora on March 30, in which he suffered the […]
Garcia Says His Supplements Tested Positive for Ostarine – Victor Conte Exposes Those Claims
Ryan Garcia’s legal team has said two supplements which have been submitted to VADA came back positive for Ostarine contamination. Garcia faces a battle to clear his name after he failed VADA tests for the Devin Haney fight. Urine samples taken on April 19 and April 20 showed the banned substance. Ostarine is known for […]
Wilder Stares Down Zhang In Chilling Face Off – ‘Someone's Going To Sleep'
The pre-fight presser for Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang took place ahead of their fight on Saturday. The heavyweight clash pits two of the division’s most dangerous punchers against each other as Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn’s stable face off in a five vs five tournament. Wilder will represent team Hearn, while Zhang will represent […]
Sean Strickland Blasts Tom Brady For Being Weak – ‘Man Up'
Sean Strickland has slammed Tom Brady after his reaction to being mocked on The Greatest Roast of All Time on Netflix. The show streamed on Netflix on May 5. It drew in an audience of 2 million. The roast became one of the most-watched Netflix segments, hitting number six from April 29 to May 5. […]
McGregor Blasts Belal Muhammad's UFC Record – ‘Wow, Zero Knockdowns'
Conor McGregor has mocked UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad in his latest social media attack against a fighter. McGregor makes his own return to the UFC on June 29 against Michael Chandler. This is his first appearance since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. That took McGregor’s record to three losses out of […]
Wilder Could Retire If He Loses To Zhang
Deontay Wilder could retire from the sport if he loses against Zhilei Zhang. Wilder takes on Zhang in the biggest fight of his career, knowing he cannot afford to lose. His defeat to Joseph Parker last time around raised serious questions about whether he could cut it at the top level any longer. He was […]
Nick Ball Aims To Channel Inner Mike Tyson In World Title Clash With Raymond Ford
Featherweight contender Nick Ball has revealed he takes inspiration from Mike Tyson and plans to channel the heavyweight legend’s “no messing” attitude when he faces Raymond Ford on Saturday. Ball (19-0-1 11 KO) contests his second successive world title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where Ford’s WBA belt will be on the line. Their bout […]
Filip Hrgovic Has A Golden Opportunity To Prove He Belongs Amongst Elite Heavyweights
There is no better time than now to be an elite heavyweight and for Filip Hrgovic, Saturday night will be his opportunity to propel himself towards the big title shots and even bigger paydays. Saudi Arabia’s investment in boxing has focused mainly on the heavyweight division so far, allowing the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony […]
Jake Paul Helps The WBO Open A New Gym
Jake Paul has taken another step in his boxing career, helping the WBO open a gym in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Paul’s decision to enter boxing as a professional has received a mixed response. He has been praised for bringing new fans to the sport who may otherwise have been focused on the UFC. This has […]
Nick Diaz Makes His UFC Return – Is He The Same Fighter?
Nick Diaz has made his long-awaited return to the UFC. He will appear on the Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov card at UFC Abu Dhabi. The card has been set for August 3 from the Etihad Arena. Diaz will take on Vicente Luque in a welterweight clash lasting five rounds. Diaz’s last UFC fight was a […]
Douglas Lima Signs A New PFL – But Will The PFL Go Out Of Business?
Ex-Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima has signed a new deal with the PFL. Lima has not fought since beating Costello van Steenis last year, which ended his four-fight losing streak. Following the PFL’s acquisition of Bellator last year, there were high hopes for the promotion. The PFL held its first event in Saudi Arabia this […]
Wilder vs. Zhang Media Workout – ‘It's Not Going The Distance'
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang held their media workouts before their heavyweight clash on Saturday. Both fighters have plenty to prove following their last performances. Wilder looked far from the man who developed a reputation for being a knockout artist. He only won a round against Joseph Parker, as the Bronze Bomber looked gunshy. He […]
Darren Till Wants To Box Jake Paul
Darren Till is targeting a boxing bout with Jake Paul, provided he beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Till left the UFC in 2022 after losing to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282. That was his third UFC loss in a row, as he called time on his MMA career. He had been linked with a […]
Khabib Joins Forces With Makhachev Against Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in Islam Makhachev’s corner for his UFC Lightweight Title defence against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The clash takes place on June 1 as Makhachev makes the third defense of his title. He won the title after beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022. The champion is coming off two […]