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McGregor Blasts Garcia Over PEDs – ‘Cheated, Was Juiced, Lifetime Ban, I’ll Bust You Up, You Dead'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Ryan Garcia over his failed VADA tests. Garcia’s failed two tests for Ostarine, one before the day of the fight, while the other was on the fight date. Dan Rafael also confirmed Garcia ‘screened positive but was not confirmed for 19-Norandrosterone pending IRMS analysis currently being run.’ It has […]
De La Hoya Sends Canelo A Cease-And-Desist Over ‘Defamatory False Allegations'
Oscar De La Hoya has filed a cease-and-desist letter against Canelo Alvarez over his comments at the Jaime Munguia presser. The Golden Boy promoter had some heated words for Alvarez at the final pre-fight presser. He reminded Canelo of the role Golden Boy had played in building his career. Oscar also referred to how Alvarez […]
Poirier Could Retire If He Beats Makhachev
Dustin Poirier has said he could retire if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. The Diamond secured the title shot after defeating Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. He stopped the Frenchman in the second round. It was the perfect response after losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, missing out on the BMF Belt. The win put Poirier […]
Jaron Ennis vs. Cody Crowley Confirmed For July 13 – ‘I’m Ready, I Can't Wait'
Jaron Ennis will box Cody Crowley on July 13 in a defense of his IBF Welterweight Title. The fight takes place from the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, as Ennis makes his homecoming. Ennis secured the belt after Terence Crawford was stripped for not defending against Boots. Bud decided to pursue the Errol Spence Jr. rematch, […]
Daniel Dubois Ready To Prove The Critics Wrong And ‘Go Through’ Filip Hrgovic
Heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois says he’s motivated by the “naysayers” and is determined to prove them all wrong when he faces unbeaten Filip Hrgovic on June 1. Dubois (20-2-0 19 KO) quickly forged a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the heavyweight division, but a defeat to domestic rival Joe Joyce […]
What Does The Failed Drug Test Mean For Ryan Garcia And What Happens Next?
The boxing world was rocked early on Thursday morning when it was revealed that Ryan Garcia had failed drug tests before and on the day of his epic victory over Devin Haney last month. Garcia, a massive underdog, delivered the performance of his career to defeat Haney by majority decision, flooring the WBC super-lightweight champion […]
Ryan Garcia Fails VADA Test, Casting Doubt Over Devin Haney Victory – ‘You Robbed Haney'
Ryan Garcia has allegedly tested positive for Ostarine, raising question marks over his victory against Devin Haney. According to Dan Rafael, Garcia tested positive for the substance. One occurred a day before the fight on April 19, while the other was on the day of the bout on April 20. Ostarine is a substance known […]
De La Hoya And Canelo Almost Trade Blows At Presser – ‘I Was Ready, Clenched Fists, Punch Him'
Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez almost traded blows during the pre-fight presser for the Jamie Munguia fight. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on May 4 against Munguia, who De La Hoya represents. The tensions between De La Hoya and Canelo have clouded the pre-fight build-up. Both no longer see eye-to-eye, with […]
Krassyuk Warns Fury Not To Pull Out – ‘Let’s Pray For Tyson'
Alexander Krassyuk has told Tyson Fury not to pull out of his Undisputed Heavyweight Bout with Oleksandr Usyk. The fight takes place on May 18 after numerous postponements. The fight was initially meant for December 23 last year. However, Fury could not make the date after suffering in a tough bout against Francis Ngannou. The WBC Heavyweight […]
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Should Not Be A Pro Fight – ‘I’m Disgusted By It'
Stephen A. Smith has slammed the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for sanctioning Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson as a pro-fight. The two will face off on July 20 from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a professional bout fought under eight, two-minute rounds. They will wear 14-ounce gloves, with judges on hand to make a […]
Canelo vs Munguía Betting Preview: Álvarez Ready to Take on Young Challenger
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has an intriguing challenger ahead of him for the undisputed middleweight championship. Online boxing news shows that Canelo is set to take on a fighter six years his junior, Jaime Munguía. While many people had been clamoring for Canelo to fight David Benavidez, a fight Canelo is reportedly not interested in, a […]
Canelo Warns Munguia After Fan Calls Out Alvarez For Ducking Benavidez- ‘KO Before The Eighth, I Don't Care'
Canelo Alvarez expects to knock out Jaime Munguia on May 4. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion faces the undefeated Mexican with plenty of criticism. Canelo has been accused of ducking David Benavidez by taking this fight. The Mexican Monster has been calling for Alvarez since he is the WBC mandatory, a positon he has had […]
Petsukumvit Boi Bangna Needs to Pick Up Momentum at ONE Friday Night Fights 61
Petsukumvit Boi Bangna is always a fighter that ONE Championship can count on to deliver exciting performances. But when he competes in ONE Friday Night Fights 61, Petsukumvit may be fighting for his career in the promotion. Petsukumvit has lost three consecutive fights, including two by decision. Petsukumvit is a former two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay […]
Crawford Targets Undisputed At 154 – ‘A Lot Of People Hate'
Terence Crawford wants to become undisputed at 154 pounds. Bud is moving up from 147 to face Israil Madrimov on August 3 for his opponent’s WBA Junior Middleweight Title. A victory would make Crawford a four-division champion. He is coming off a win over Errol Spence Jr. He stopped The Truth in the ninth round […]
Ruiz Wants The Joshua Trilogy – ‘I'm Back, Want To Become A Two-Time Heavyweight Champ
Andy Ruiz Jr. is desperate to secure a trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua. The record stands at one apiece. Ruiz won the first bout, where he stopped Joshua on his American debut at Madison Square Garden. The upset victory made him the Unified Heavyweight Champion of the World. The rematch took place. However, Ruiz came up […]
Paige VanZant Signs A Deal With Misfits; Still Sees Her Future In BKFC
Paige VanZant has signed a deal with Misfits as she prepares to return to combat sports. VanZant has not fought since her BKFC 19 bout with Rachel Ostovich. She came up short, losing to her opponent, to continue a poor run of form. Before that, she lost her first bare knuckle bout to Britain Hart. While VanZant still has fights under […]
Ryan Garcia Cements Himself As The A-Side – ‘He Is The King'
Ryan Garcia can call the shots following his increasing stardom. That is according to Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez. Garcia’s popularity has increased massively following his victory over Devin Haney. He dropped The Dream three times on his way to a majority decision win, making it the biggest victory of his career. While Garcia failed to […]
Stanionis Targets Unification Title Fights As Welterweight Division Gets Set For Change
WBA interim welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis says he hopes to take advantage of the changes in the welterweight division and fight for world titles soon. Unbeaten Stanionis (14-0-0 9 KO) ends two years of inactivity this Saturday when he defends his interim title against Venezuela’s Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1 5 KO) in Las Vegas. The talented […]
As Saudi Arabia Enters U.S. Market, Could It Convince Canelo To Fight Benavidez?
Saudi Arabia has not been shy about its ambitions to become a major player in elite-level boxing. The oil-rich kingdom has been full steam ahead in recent years with a succession of blockbuster bouts staged in Riyadh, the capital. Anthony Joshua, undoubtedly one of the biggest draws in the sport, has fought in Saudi four […]
Teenage Sensation Smilla Sundell Hopes to Defend ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Title against Natalya Dachokova
Smilla Sundell isn’t a woman intimidated by being in an unfamiliar environment. Sundell moved from her native Sweden to Pattaya, Thailand, to join the famed Fairtex gym. Sundell initially moved because her parents’ careers took them to Thailand. But when Sundell’s parents went home, she stayed behind at age 15 to work on her Muay […]