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Benavidez Eyes Canelo After Dispatching Gvozdyk
David Benavidez became the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion, beating Oleksandr Gvozdyk in a unanimous decision. Benavidez entered the fight as the favorite, knowing a win would make him mandatory for either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol. The victory means Benavidez must decide whether he pursues his mandatory position at 175 or 168 for the […]
Billam-Smith Retains WBO Cruiserweight Title, Hands Riakporhe His First Loss
Chris Billam-Smith made a second successful defense of his WBO Cruiserweight Title, beating Richard Riakporhe via a unanimous decision. The fight was a rerun of their 2019 bout, which Riakporhe won by a split decision. Billam-Smith had the better career resume since then, winning ten in a row. That took him to his WBO world title, […]
Davis Broke Martin Mentally Before The Fight – Here's How?
Gervonta Davis has gotten in Frank Martin’s head before their lightweight fight on Saturday. Davis is the massive favorite as he puts his WBA Lightweight Belt on the line. He will box for the first time since beating Ryan Garcia last year. Tank has been absent from the ring for 14 months after serving jail […]
Illegal PPV Streaming Is Harming Boxing – ‘Criminal Networks' Exist
There are growing worries over the rise of illegal PPV streaming in combat sports. According to a report from the Daily Mail, it is alleged that around 20 million people watched the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight illegally. It is believed that there were 2,000 streaming locations globally. 18 percent, which is equal to around […]
Jake Paul vs. Sean O'Malley – Will It Happen?
Fans have been wondering whether an MMA fight between Sean O’Malley and Jake Paul will happen. The two have been building up a potential fight for the future. O’Malley offered himself as a replacement on the UFC 303 card and fight Paul as doubts emerged about Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler. Since then, the fight […]
Davis Vs. Loma Could Happen In November – ‘Tank Will Be Undisputed'
Bob Arum has said Gervonta Davis vs. Vasily Lomachenko could be made for November. Davis takes on Frank Martin on June 15 as he defends his WBA Lightweight Belt. He enters the fight with a stoppage victory against Ryan Garcia last year. Lomachenko, meanwhile, bounced back from his unanimous decision loss to Devin Haney to […]
Benavidez Slams Canelo For Ripping Fans Off With $90 PPVs – ‘He’s Spitting In Your Face'
David Benavidez has slammed Canelo Alvarez for ripping his fans off with his PPV events. Canelo is under increasing pressure to fight Benavidez, who has been his WBC mandatory at 168 for over two years. The fight has not been made, as Benavidez moved up to 175 pounds. The Mexican Monster will box Oleksandr Gvozdyk […]
Jon Jones Taunts Aspinall Ahead Of His Rematch With Blaydes – ‘Your Boy Was Getting Touched Up'
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, can see Tom Aspinall getting knocked out by Curtis Blaydes. The two have a rematch of their 2022 clash at UFC 304 on July 27 from Manchester, England. Blaydes won the first fight after Aspinall broke his knee in the first round, the only defeat of Aspinall’s career. Since […]
Spence Prepares For His Future, Recalls His Car Crashes -‘That Was Traumatic'
Errol Spence Jr. opened up about his future in the sport as he contemplates a career in promoting post-boxing. Spence has not boxed since getting stopped by Terence Crawford last year. He was dropped three times on his way to a ninth-round stoppage loss. The defeat meant Spence missed out on becoming the first Undisputed […]
Gervonta Davis Exposes The Plans For A Saudi League – ‘Would Never Happen'
Gervonta Davis has doubts about the Saudis’ plans for creating a boxing league. Reports indicate that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is working on a $4/5 billion deal alongside Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. That would allow them to create the biggest events and hold a minority stake. The move is seen as a […]
Strickland Hits Out At Low Fighter Pay – ‘Fighting For Pesos, Utter Garbage'
During an exchange with Mike Perry, Sean Strickland hit out at the UFC’s lack of high pay. The UFC has recently settled two class action lawsuits brought by ex-UFC fighters. A 2014 lawsuit alleged that the UFC had breached anti-trust laws in order to remove any competition. This allowed them to form a monopoly, which […]
Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Predictions – ‘Beats Him By KO'
Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO Cruiserweight Belt against Richard Riakporhe on June 15 in a rematch of their 2019 clash. Billam-Smith lost a split decision to Riakporhe in 2019, a fight that could have gone either way. Billam-Smith won the WBO belt with a majority decision win against his former sparring partner and friend Lawrence […]
Gervonta Davis Will Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Frank Martin
Gervonta Davis doesn’t have to worry about defending the World Boxing Association (Super) lightweight title anymore. Davis held the secondary belt and made four defenses between 2018 and 2022. But with the WBA being ordered to reduce the number of championships it has, online boxing news shows that WBA promoted Davis to undisputed champion when […]
Chris Billam-Smith Ready for Rematch With Richard Riakporhe
Rivalries are usually fostered by petty squabbles that grow into much larger issues due to mutual dislike. Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe argued this week over dressing rooms at Selhurst Park in London. Online boxing news shows that Billam-Smith is eager to get back in the ring with Riakporhe. Riakporhe is the only man to […]
Leonard Ellerbe Leaves Mayweather Promotions – Was He Fired?
Leonard Ellerbe has left his position as CEO of Mayweather Promotions, raising questions about the company’s future. Ellerbe presided over the company’s growth during Floyd Mayweather’s career. He helped promote some of the biggest fights, including Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. He has also presided over Gervonta Davis’ career, making him a PPV star. He is promoting […]
McGregor vs. Chandler Is Off; Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka Headlines Instead
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is off, as Alex Pereira will headline against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 29. McGregor and Chandler were preparing for their first fight since their respective losses to Dustin Poirier. McGregor lost at UFC 264 in 2021, breaking his leg in the process. Chandler came up short at […]
Fans Worried As Chimaev Pulls Out Of UFC Saudi With A ‘Violent Illness' – ‘Praying For Him'
Khamzat Chimaev has pulled out of the UFC Saudi Arabia fight against Robert Whitaker, as the UFC fighter was hospitalized. The fight was set to go ahead on June 22 in Saudi Arabia’s first-ever UFC card. Given Chimaev’s Muslim background, the undefeated fighter was seen as integral in increasing the sport’s popularity in the region. […]
Benavidez Warns Gvozdyk During Their Final Presser – ‘I Go For The KO Every Single Time'
David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk had their final pre-fight presser ahead of their Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. The two will take part in a co-main event fight on the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin card. It is PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video, giving both fighters a big stage to perform. The WBC […]
Billam-Smith And Riakporhe Face-Off At The Final Presser
The final pre-fight presser for the Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe rematch took place ahead of their WBO Cruiserweight Title clash on Saturday. Riakporhe won their 2019 clash via a split decision to give Billam-Smith the first defeat of his career. However, Billam-Smith arrives in the bout as the champion. Since his defeat, he has […]
Fury Speaks Out After The Usyk Loss; Usyk's Promoter Trolls Him – ‘Have A Beer'
Tyson Fury has spoken out following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was Fury’s first loss of his career. Before the fight, Fury had picked up every belt. However, he had never been undisputed. The rematch has been […]