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Is Canelo's ‘$200 Million' Demand For Benavidez Realistic?
Canelo Alvarez has once again requested $200 million to fight David Benavidez. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion defended his title successfully with a unanimous decision win over Jaime Munguia. Benavidez was ringside as he and Canelo briefly interacted following the win. Benavidez was not surprised by the result. Alvarez was asked about Benavidez, saying the money […]
Josh Taylor Dismisses Challenge Of ‘Nearly-Man’ Jack Catterall Ahead Of Rematch
Former super-lightweight world champion Josh Taylor says a much-improved performance will see him comfortably defeat rival Jack Catterall in their rematch later this month. Taylor (19-1-0 13 KO) faces Catterall (28-1-0 13 KO) in Leeds, England on May 25 in a long-awaited rematch, more than two years after their controversial first bout. Scotland’s Taylor won […]
Skill, Intelligence, Form: How Oleksandr Usyk Beats Tyson Fury In Undisputed Title Fight
Oleksandr Usyk has the opportunity to create more history on an already historic night when he fights Tyson Fury in the first undisputed heavyweight title bout of the four-belt era. Undefeated Usyk (21-0-0 14 KO) puts his unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles up against WBC champion Fury on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi […]
Jones Defends His Decision To Avoid Aspinall – ‘I Am Not Changing For Anyone'
Jon Jones has defended his decision to fight Stipe Miocic next over Tom Aspinall. Bones is back in training as he prepares to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Stipe. He pulled out his defense at UFC 295 after injuring his pectoral muscles. Jones underwent surgery, while Dana White refused to strip Jones, following Aspinall’s […]
Alexander Volkanovski Opens Door to Fourth Fight with Max Holloway
Alexander Volkanovski believed he had closed the book on his rivalry with Max Holloway. The Australian former UFC featherweight champion picked up his third decision victory over Holloway at UFC 276 in July 2022. What the loss signaled for both men was what, at the time, seemed to be divergent paths. According to MMAfighting latest […]
Mike Tyson Resorts To Eating Raw Meat To Beat Jake Paul – ‘Jake's Finished'
Mike Tyson is taking every step to get himself ready for the Jake Paul fight. Tyson enters the ring for his first pro fight since losing to Kevin McBride on July 20. His competitive action was a 2020 exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. They will fight in a pro bout, wearing 14-ounce gloves. It is an […]
Claressa Shields Blasts Tank Davis For Calling Her A French Bulldog – ‘I Have A Man, You Ugly'
Claressa Shields has slammed Gervonta Davis for calling her a ‘French Bulldog.’ Davis and Shields are not on good terms as both have had a different take on Ryan Garcia’s failed test for Ostarine. Garcia tested positive twice for the substance, although further testing ruled out the presence of 19-Norandrosterone, an anabolic steroid. Garcia’s B […]
Ryan Garcia’s Ostarine Was 60 Times Over The Limit – ‘One Year-Ban Suggested'
Ryan Garcia’s Ostarine levels were 60 times over the limit following his failed VADA tests. The boxer tested positive for the substance following urine samples taken on April 19 and April 20. It has now cast doubt over his victory against Devin Haney. Ostarine helps sportsmen cut weight, build muscle and increase stamina. Garcia denied any intentional […]
Lomachenko Vs. Kambosos Predictions – ‘Stoppage In 7 Or 8'
Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. face off this weekend to gain the right to become the IBF Lightweight Champion. The belt is vacant after Devin Haney vacated to move up to 140. Loma is the favorite, having won titles in three weight classes. But questions remain over whether he has recovered from his last fight. He lost […]
Fury And Usyk Show Off Their Insane Physiques – ‘Different Levels, Fury At Risk'
Tyson Fury showed off his ripped physique ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk, who also gave fans a glimpse of his condition. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18. The winner becomes the first undisputed champion since 1999, when Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield. The Gypsy King faces major questions over his form. His […]
Hearn: The Saudis Can Make Crawford vs. Ennis
Eddie Hearn has backed Turki Alalshikh to make Terence Crawford vs. Jaron Ennis. Both men were on course to box each other. Boots was the IBF mandatory at welterweight to Crawford’s Undisputed Welterweight Title. Bud was contractually bound to face Errol Spence Jr. in the rematch. The rematch broke down, but the IBF stripped Bud. That meant […]
Saudi Increases Ties With The UFC; But TKO Announces A Loss
Saudi Arabia is continuing its relationship with the UFC, with further fights planned for 2024-25. The UFC will hold its first-ever card in Saudi Arabia on June 22 from the Kingdom Arena. Khamzat Chimaev will take on Robert Whittaker in a middleweight title eliminator in the main event. The winner will put themselves in a position to […]
PFL Is Miles Behind The UFC – ‘We’re Not Operating At That Level'
PFL analyst Dan Hardy says the organization has more work to do before it can compete with the UFC. Dana White downplayed the PFL’s brand, refusing to work with them. When asked about doing a co-promotion with the PFL to make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou, he shut down the idea immediately. White was clear […]
Is Shakur Stevenson Boxing's Most Boring Fighter ? – Where Does He Go Next?
Shakur Stevenson has indicated that he will remain a free agent and not sign a long-term deal. Shakur will defend his WBC Lightweight Title on July 6 against Artem Harutyunyan. It is the final fight under Shakur’s Top Rank deal. His commercial value is at an all-time low following his performance against Edwin De Los […]
Makhachev Shows Off His Insane Punch Power; Poirier Tells Him ‘Pull Up'
Dustin Poirier dismissed Islam Makhachev’s punch power after the UFC Lightweight Champion showed off his skills. The Diamond faces Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, hoping to win his first world title. He faces a tough task against the champion, who has won 13 in a row since his loss to Adriano Martins at […]
Garcia Sends Spence An Offer, Will Beat Him Worse Than Crawford: ‘He'll Be Cross-eyed For Life'
Ryan Garcia called out Errol Spence Jr., saying he has instructed his lawyers to make the fighter an offer. Garcia and Spence were former stablemates under Derrick James. Their relationship turned sour when Spence departed amid allegations that he did not pay James his money. James’ team filed a lawsuit, claiming that the trainer was […]
Kambosos Tells Loma I Will Retire You; Loma Laughs – ‘See You In The Ring'
Vasiliy Lomachenko’s time in boxing could end, with the Ukrainian hinting at retirement, as George Kambosos Jr. vowed to end his career. The three-division champion has achieved so much in boxing, yet becoming undisputed has not quite happened. He suffered a controversial unanimous decision loss against Devin Haney in his last fight. Despite the majority of the […]
Size, Experience, Power: How Tyson Fury Beats Oleksandr Usyk In Undisputed Title Fight
One of the biggest fights in boxing history is almost here as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk contest the first undisputed heavyweight world title fight of the four-belt era. On May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fury will put his WBC and lineal belts on the line against the IBF, WBA, and WBO world champion […]
Heather Hardy Retires After Worries Over Brain Damage
Heather Hardy will no longer compete in combat sports, as the 42-year-old confirmed her retirement. Hardy has had a glittering career in boxing and MMA. She began her fighting career late at the age of 28 in boxing. She racked up an impressive win streak, winning 22 fights in a row. That form took her to […]
Pacquiao Tells McGregor He Has Nine Months To Make A Fight
Manny Pacquiao still wants to fight Conor McGregor in a boxing match. Pacman’s last pro fight ended in a loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021 as he retired from the sport. He has had one exhibition since then, beating DK Yoo via a unanimous decision. The Filipino is now back in training with a view […]