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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 […]
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 […]
Victor Conte Defends ‘Weight Bully' Devin Haney – ‘Get Him Out Of The Sport'
Victor Conte has defended Devin Haney following claims that the fighter is a weight bully. The accusations stem from Haney’s fight with Regis Prograis last December. Haney won every round to become the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion. However, there is much controversy about Haney’s weight on fight night. He weighed in at the 140 limit, […]
Filip Hrgovic Confident He Will Stop Daniel Dubois In Heavyweight Clash
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic believes he holds several advantages over Saturday’s opponent Daniel Dubois, and he plans to use them to complete a stoppage victory. Hrgovic (17-0-0 14 KO) and Dubois (20-2-0 19 KO) are set to clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the Matchroom Boxing vs Queensberry Promotions 5-vs-5 event. The Croatian […]
BKFC Denver Betting Preview: Hungry Prospects Want to Follow in Mike Perry’s Footsteps
Sawyer Depee has served as a gatekeeper to the Bare Knuckle Fight Championships cruiserweight division. The last challenger who wanted to enter the division, Jonathan Miller, crashed viciously to the canvas at the end of the first round while attempting to break through in the rankings. But Depee, who is ranked fourth in the division, […]
Ryan Garcia Slammed For Drinking PRIME
Ryan Garcia has faced backlash from fans after he apologized to Logan Paul and drank a bottle of his PRIME. Garcia made several scathing comments about the drink in the run-up to his fight with Devin Haney. He claimed that the drink is killing people while also calling on anyone who associated with the brand […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch Set For December 21
The date for the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch has been set for December 21 by the Saudis. Usyk came out on top in the first fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World via a split decision. The fight turned on its head when Usyk almost stopped Fury in round nine. […]
Canelo Likely To Vacate His IBF Belt – ‘Now Pick Benavidez Or Crawford'
Canelo Alvarez will likely vacate his IBF Super Middleweight Title rather than face his mandatory William Scull. The IBF ordered purse bids for the fight for June 6, leaving Canelo with a decision to make. If he does not defend against Scull, he will have to vacate or be stripped. This means he will no […]
Bivol, Wilder, and Zhang's Grand Arrivals
The Grand Arrivals for the Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang clash took place. The arrivals are part of a wider 5 vs 5 event. This will see the best fighters from Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s stable fighting each other. Both men are looking to rectify their losses to Joseph Parker in their last fights. […]
Benavidez Confident About Beating Gvozdyk – ‘I’m Hitting Harder'
David Benavidez feels strong ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15. The Mexican Monster has his first fight at the weight class, having moved up from 168. Benavidez failed to make the Canelo Alvarez fight, preventing him from getting the undisputed title shot. Now, he will box Gvozdyk for the WBC Interim […]
Tyson's Pay May Decrease If Paul Knocks Him Out
Carl Froch has revealed that Mike Tyson could get paid less if Jake Paul knocks him out. Paul and Tyson will face off on July 20, live on Netflix. It has been announced as an eight-round fight. The two will use 14-ounce gloves and box in two-minute rounds. There has been a huge worry over the […]
Mayweather Attends AEW’s ‘Double Or Nothing’
Floyd Mayweather attended AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ at the MGM Grand on May 26. The former welterweight champion was ringside, making it the first time he had been at an AEW event. Mayweather is known for being a big fan of WWE, having famously made an appearance in 2008 at Raw SmackDown ECW. That is […]
IBF Orders Purse Bids For Canelo Vs. Scull – ‘Should He Vacate?'
The IBF has ordered purse bids for Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, which will occur on June 6. Alvarez was ordered to face his mandatory, leaving him with 28 days to strike an agreement. Canelo has just secured a win over Jaime Munguia, beating him via a unanimous decision. Alvarez has resisted fighting his WBC mandatory, David Benavidez, […]
WBC Makes Crawford A ‘Champion In Recess' At 147 – What's Next?
The WBC has now made Terence Crawford a ‘Champion in Recess’ at 147, showing that Bud’s time at welterweight could end. Crawford became the Undisputed Welterweight Champion after stopping Errol Spence Jr. in round nine. Since then, he has been stripped of his IBF belt after he failed to defend against Jaron Ennis. Bud was […]
Gervonta Davis Teases A Ryan Garcia Rematch – ‘We Will Run It Back'
Gervonta Davis has teased a rematch with Ryan Garcia. Davis faced Garcia last year, stopping him in round seven to become the ‘face of boxing.’ The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, producing a gate of over $20. It was the highest-grossing event of 2023, showing the huge demand. Davis will now box Frank Martin […]
Wilder vs. Zhang Predictions – ‘He Is Done'
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang face off on June 1. The two heavyweights have plenty to prove following their last performances. Losses to Joseph Parker derailed their world title ambitions. Wilder lost a one-sided unanimous decision, only winning one round on the scorecards. Zhang looked much better than Wilder. He sent Parker to the canvas […]
Rodolfo Rubio Shows He Can Do More than Grapple at BKFC Fight Night Mexico
Rodolfo Rubio never quite reached the top of the mixed martial arts mountain. But when he fought at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Mexico Fight Night event, Rubio showed he is capable of more than what his extensive grappling background may indicate. Online boxing news shows Rubio wowed in his debut, utilizing his power to […]
Wheels of Justice Turn Slowly for Conor Benn Drug Suspension
Conor Benn thought he was out of the woods. Online boxing news shows that he initially had his provisional suspension overturned following a ruling by the National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023. However, the British fighter wouldn’t get out of it yet. The United Kingdom Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control appealed the […]
Jake Paul Defends Bulking Up To 240 Pounds – ‘I'm A True Heavyweight'
Jake Paul has no regrets over bulking up for his fight with Mike Tyson. Paul faces Tyson on July 20 in a pro-boxing fight. It will be an eight-round test, with 14-ounce gloves, in two-minute rounds. Paul will be 28 in the fight against the 58-year-old Tyson. The fight has raised safety concerns for both boxers. Tyson has […]