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Josh Taylor Vows To ‘Destroy' Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor has promised to beat Jack Catterall in their rematch on Saturday. The two shared the ring in 2022, with Taylor winning by a controversial split decision. Despite Catterall outlanding Taylor by 120-73, the judges did not see it as a unanimous win. Most of the boxing community were unhappy with the decision, feeling […]
Usyk Becomes The Best P4P Fighter – ‘He's The GOAT'
Oleksandr Usyk has become Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world. The Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win over Tyson Fury. He followed in Lennox Lewis’ footsteps in becoming undisputed, which boxing fans had not seen for 25 years. The victory also made Usyk join Evander Holyfield as […]
McGregor Mocks Leon Edwards’ Fighting Style – ‘Edwards Loves A Decision'
Conor McGregor has hit out at UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards’ fights. McGregor makes his return to the UFC against Michael Chandler on June 29 at UFC 303. It is his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264. The event has already broken a UFC record, with over […]
Usyk To Be Stripped By The IBF – Fury's Undisputed Dream Over Before The Rematch
The IBF will likely order Oleksandr Usyk to face his mandatory, meaning he could vacate or be stripped. Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win. Now, any rematch with Usyk is unlikely to be undisputed. The IBF will likely call the mandatory, forcing Usyk to decide. If Usyk […]
Warren Defends Fury's Controversial Post-Fight Comments Towards Usyk – ‘He Is Bipolar'
Frank Warren has defended Tyson Fury’s behavior following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The Ukrainian followed Lennox Lewis‘ footsteps, becoming the first undisputed champion in 25 years. The win made Usyk undisputed in a second weight class as he will go down […]
Mike Perry Challenges Tyron Woodley For A Fight On Paul vs. Tyson Card
Mike Perry has called out Tyron Woodley for a fight on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card. Perry has forged a name for himself in BKFC ever since leaving the UFC in 2021. His last UFC fight was a loss to Daniel Rodriguez, taking his record to four losses out of his last five […]
Where Does Oleksandr Usyk Rank Among The Greats After Win Over Tyson Fury?
It’s been a few days since the historic ‘Ring of Fire’ event in Saudi Arabia, where Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a classic to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Unsurprisingly following a moment of such magnitude, the dust has barely settled. Since Usyk had his arm raised in victory having been awarded a […]
AI Proves Usyk Beat Fury – ‘Usyk Was Landing Max Impact Shots, 2-3-4 Punch Combinations'
The boxing stats showed Oleksandr Usyk had beaten Tyson Fury. Usyk secured a split-decision win over Fury, making him the World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He followed in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis, the last man to have achieved that feat. He also joined Evander Holyfield in becoming undisputed at cruiserweight and then heavyweight. While Fury […]
Patchy Mix’s Biggest Win at Bellator Contender Series 2 Didn’t Come in the Cage
Patchy Mix had a lot of business to accomplish during his trip to Paris to headline the Bellator Contender Series 2 card. Yes, Mix was slated to defend his bantamweight championship against Magomed Magomedov Friday. But Mix used the trip to take care of some personal business. Mix proposed to his girlfriend Tatiana Suarez with […]
UFC 304: At Long Last, Belal Muhammad Gets His Shot at a Championship
If mixed martial arts is truly about honor, there should have been little doubt Belal Muhammad would have an opportunity to fight for the welterweight championship sooner than UFC 304. But who gets championship opportunities isn’t always determined just by winning streaks or rankings. Sometimes, fighters who generate more interest may skip to the top […]
Anderson Silva Will Box Chael Sonnen In June
Anderson Silva will fight Chael Sonnen in a boxing bout on June 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fight will be a re-run of their UFC 117 and UFC 148 clashes. Heading into the first fight in 2010, Silva was the middleweight champion. He had huge wins over Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin, and Dan Henderson, to name a […]
Yodphupa Does Just Enough to Escape ONE Friday Night Fights 63 With Win over Soner Sen
Yodphupa Wimanair had to wonder if he could ever recapture the magic in ONE Championship. Three straight losses put Wimanair in a tough spot for advocating for tougher matches or an opportunity to fight for a championship. Online boxing news shows Yodphupa got back on track against Turkish opponent Soner Sen at ONE Friday Night […]
Murphy’s Law: British Fighter Passes Hurdle With Dominant Decision Win Over Edson Barboza
Lerone Murphy didn’t appear to be flustered while fighting a respected veteran. Edson Barboza has been the gatekeeper to contention for many young featherweight contenders. Other than one shocking moment at the end of the first round, Murphy delivered in his first main event with the promotions. Murphy pounded Barboza with a steady stretch of […]
Carlos Trinidad-Snake Grabs Another Win & is Ready for Shot at BKFC Welterweight Crown
Carlos Trinidad-Snake is tired of waiting. Following another dominant victory, this time over Dustin Pague, at Liberty First Arena in Omaha, Trinidad-Snake is ready for his chance to fight for a championship. If current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship welterweight champion Austin Trout is willing to accept the bout, that is. “Austin Trout, you ain’t (expletive),” […]
Fury Could Retire After The Usyk Loss – ‘He Has Taken Some Serious Blows'
Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk has raised question marks over whether he should retire. The Gypsy King suffered a split decision loss, having the first defeat of his career. The win made Usyk the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Fury was almost stopped in the ninth round, only to be […]
Boxers Praise Usyk For Dismantling Fury – ‘Put Some Respect On Usyk's Name'
Numerous people from the boxing and combat sports world have reacted to Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, with many labelling him as the best of his era. Usyk’s win over Fury made him the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. He beat Fury via a split decision. But the overwhelming consensus […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch In Doubt – ‘It's Hard For Him To Digest, The Referee Saved Tyson'
Frank Warren has doubts that Tyson Fury will rematch Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk was dominant to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. While the scorecards were close, in truth, Usyk put on a clinical display. He almost stopped Fury in round nine, only for the referee to […]
Klitschko Has A Dig At Fury's Loss To Usyk – ‘Thank you, The Tricks Fury Tried Failed'
Wladimir Klitschko had a dig at Tyson Fury following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. Fury was almost stopped in round nine, only to be saved by the bell. The win was revenge for Klitschko’s defeat to Fury in 2015. […]
How Does Tyson Fury Beat Oleksandr Usyk In The Rematch?
History was made in Saudi Arabia on Saturday when boxing crowned its first four-belt undisputed heavyweight world champion as Oleksandr Usyk edged Tyson Fury in a thriller. Usyk claimed victory on a razor-thin split decision, essentially winning the fight by one round. After judges Manuel Oliver Palomo gave Usyk the decision 115-112 and Craig Metcalfe […]
McGregor Rocks Sparring Partner In Latest Footage – ‘The King Is Back'
Fans have reacted to Conor McGregor’s latest sparring footage ahead of his comeback at UFC 303. McGregor faces Michael Chandler on June 29, his first fight since UFC 264 in 2021. McGregor broke his leg and suffered a loss to Dustin Poirier, giving him three losses in his last four fights. The leg injury could […]