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Antonio Vargas ready to shock Bam Rodriguez: 'World will be shocked'
WBA champion Antonio Vargas says he's trained his whole life for Saturday's showdown with pound-for-pound star Bam Rodriguez, who picked him over two other titleholders.
Josh Hokit on UFC White House booking, hospital talk with Blaydes
Hokit learned of his White House fight minutes after his UFC 327 war with Curtis Blaydes, still reeling from exhaustion when the offer came through.
Misfits Boxing: Tina Snows slaps Sheena Bathory with burger
Adult content creator Tina Snows threw a hamburger at Power Slap star Sheena Bathory during face-offs ahead of this weekend's Misfits Boxing card in Manchester.
Colby Covington calls Khamzat Chimaev 'quitter' after UFC 328
Covington unloaded on Chimaev after his May split-decision loss to Sean Strickland, saying the former champ's cardio and mindset failed him in Newark.
Gane promises focus at White House event despite spectacle
Ciryl Gane says he will stay focused on his fight at UFC Freedom 250 despite the White House setting, telling UFC he has already visited the venue.
Jordan Burroughs signs with RAF, calls out Makhachev and Tsarukyan
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs has joined Real American Freestyle and immediately challenged Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan to fight him on the same night.
Verhoeven warns Usyk will feel 20-kilo weight gap in crossover
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a 20-kilo weight gap when they fight, citing his kickboxing stance and natural heavyweight frame as advantages.
Jordan Burroughs signs with RAF, set for August debut
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs has signed with RAF and will make his promotional debut Aug. 22 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the promotion announced Thursday.
Eddie Alvarez: Gaethje must counter Topuria between exchanges
Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez says Justin Gaethje's best chance against Ilia Topuria is countering between the featherweight champ's attacks, not leading.
De La Hoya shuts down Garcia-Benn talk with blunt update
Oscar De La Hoya says Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn negotiations have no progress, dampening hopes the welterweight fight will be made in the coming months.
Cameron wants Mayer: 'There isn't a bigger fight right now'
Chantelle Cameron wants a unification fight with Mikaela Mayer, calling it the biggest bout in women's boxing between two top-five pound-for-pound champions.
Alex Pereira on Israel Adesanya skid: 'That can happen to me'
UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira says he respects Israel Adesanya despite his rival's four-fight losing streak. 'That can happen to me tomorrow,' Pereira told MMA Fighting.
UFC FREEDOM 250 Apparel Drops With Anti Social Social Club
The UFC partnered with Anti Social Social Club, Warren Lotas, and Culture Kings for limited-edition UFC FREEDOM 250 collections available now through UFCStore.com.
Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje exchange insults before UFC bout
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria fired back at Justin Gaethje after the former lightweight titleholder brought up Topuria's divorce in their ongoing social media spat.
Bo Nickal: Colby Covington ended career to avoid UFC fight
Bo Nickal says Colby Covington turned down multiple UFC White House offers and retired rather than face him at 185 pounds.
Sean O'Malley on Fighting Outdoors at UFC White House
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley says outdoor conditions at UFC White House are unavoidable. 'You can't really prepare for it,' he told MMA Fighting.
Callum Smith glad for Buatsi firefight but doesn't want many more
WBO interim light heavyweight champion Callum Smith says his February war with Joshua Buatsi earned recognition but he prefers to rely on skill over brutal encounters.
Vargas dedicates Rodriguez fight to mother in special tribute
Antonio Vargas says his bantamweight fight with Jesse Rodriguez will be special as he dedicates the bout to his mother and faith.
Prenga expects Joshua tragedy to hand him advantage
Kristian Prenga says Anthony Joshua's personal tragedy will give him an advantage when the heavyweights meet, telling Ring Magazine the loss will affect the Briton.
De La Hoya dismisses Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn rumours
Oscar De La Hoya says nobody has approached him about Ryan Garcia facing Conor Benn, speaking to BBC Sport amid growing rumours of the fight.