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Haney Won't Sign With PBC To Make The Tank Davis Fight
Devin Haney will not sign with PBC to make the Gervonta Davis fight, as the fighter will remain a free agent. That is according to his father, Bill Haney. The Dream is preparing to face Ryan Garcia on April 20 to defend his WBC Junior Middleweight Belt. If Haney comes out victorious, he has indicated […]
Canelo vs. Munguia Undercard Receives A Mixed Reaction – ‘Cherry Pick, Terrible'
The undercard for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia has been announced, receiving a mixed reaction from fans. Canelo defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title against the unbeaten Munguia. The fight has received some criticism after suggestions Canelo ducked David Benavidez for a perceived easier fight. Benavidez has been the WBC Super Middleweight Interim Champion for […]
Gane Denies Ducking Aspinall – ‘See You In September'
Ciryl Gane has dismissed Tom Aspinall’s claims that he ducked him. Aspinall is the current UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, a belt he acquired after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295 last November. The Brit claimed Gane turned down that fight, allowing him to step in. The win increased Aspinall’s claim […]
Kambosos To Leave Respect For Lomachenko Aside In Bid To Become ‘Lightweight King’
Former unified lightweight world champion George Kambosos says he has enormous respect for upcoming opponent Vasiliy Lomachenko, but he will set that aside in a bid to rule the division once again. Kambosos (21-2-0 10 KO) faces three-division world champion Lomachenko in a blockbuster bout in Perth, Australia on May 12. The vacant IBF lightweight […]
Usyk Shows Off His Insane, Bulked-Up Physique For Fury
Oleksandr Usyk appears to have put on some serious mass ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury on May 18. The two men fight for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship, with the winner becoming the best heavyweight of their era. They enter the fight with contrasting styles. Fury is the much taller man, standing at six-foot-nine. […]
Joshua Shows Off Crazy MMA Kick, Ngannou Rematch? – ‘He Beats Francis In The Cage'
Anthony Joshua showcased his MMA skills, demonstrating his kicks during a training session. Joshua is one the best heavyweights of his era, having become a two-time Unified Heavyweight Champion. Following his back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk, there were question marks over whether he was the same fighter. Since working with Ben Davidson, Joshua looks like […]
Benavidez Will Attend Canelo's Fight
David Benavidez will attend Canelo Alvarez’s fight with Jaime Munguia on May 4. Canelo defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title with accusations that he is ducking Benavidez. The Mexican Monster has a stronger claim to a title shot since he has been the WBC Super Middleweight Interim Champion for over two years. The WBC has […]
Crawford Wants Canelo Next – ‘Bud Outboxes Him, We're Not Worried'
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, says his fighter will target the Canelo Alvarez bout after his golfing. Since he knocked out Errol Spence Jr, Bud has been chasing the fight with the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. The win made him the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, making him undisputed in two weight […]
Aspinall Says Jon Jones Was Smart To Skip Their Faceoff – ‘I’m Going To Beat The Brakes Off Him'
Tom Aspinall has reacted to Jon Jones rejecting a face-off picture with him. The pair met at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham, England, as Aspinall touched Bones on the shoulder. Jones responded by removing the hand, after which Aspinall requested a face-off picture. The UFC Heavyweight Champion offered a side-by-side photo instead, stating he […]
Winning in Enemy Territory: Franco Tenaglia Claims Vacant European Title in England
Franco Tenaglia didn’t have to worry about not having the home-field advantage. The Argentina native fought in the United Kingdom against an English opponent and needed the judges to help him claim the BKFC Lightweight European title. Tenaglia’s performance ensured there was no home cooking to decide the outcome. The most important moment of the […]
From World Champion To Career Comeback: What Happened To Charlie Edwards?
Not so long ago, Charlie Edwards was fighting for world titles at a sold-out O2 Arena, the famous venue in London, England. His last fight, in June last year, was a six-rounder at the modest Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The former WBC flyweight world champion makes his return to the ring on Friday (April […]
Bob Arum Backs Jared Anderson To Become ‘Next Great Heavyweight’
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is backing Jared Anderson to put his recent personal problems behind him and prove himself to be the “next great heavyweight” in boxing.
Moldavsky Scores First-Round KO; Santos Victorius in PFL Debut
The PFL is back for 2024! The primary regular season is underway and started in a big way with a massive card from San Antonio, Texas. Which heavyweights and women’s flyweights would impress and start the season with victory? Moldavsky Starts With a Bang in the Main Event The main event on this card couldn’t […]
Gervonta Davis Shows Off His Insane New Physique – ‘He's The Best In The World'
Fans have reacted to Gervonta Davis’ new physique, which has gotten fans talking. Davis will face Frank Martin on June 22 as he defends his WBA Lightweight Title. He has not boxed since stopping Ryan Garcia last April with a seventh-round TKO. Tank was arrested for violating the terms of his house arrest about a […]
UFC Featherweight Champ Ilia Topuria Meets Lionel Messi – ‘Real Recognize Real'
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria had the privilege of meeting soccer legend Lionel Messi. Topuria’s stock has risen exponentially since he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round at UFC 298 in February. The defeat ended Volkanovski’s reign as a champion, which had stood at four years. It was also Volkanovski’s first KO defeat […]
Usyk Will Beat Fury ‘Quite Easily' – ‘Fury Can Be Read'
Former boxer Duke McKenzie has picked Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18, with both men vying to become the best of their era. History is on the line, with the winner becoming the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield to win […]
Anthony Joshua Picks Jake Paul To Destroy Mike Tyson – ‘I Pray That He Comes Out Healthy'
Anthony Joshua has backed Jake Paul to beat Mike Tyson. The two men will commence battle on July 20 in an exhibition, live on Netflix. While the fight is labelled an exhibition, Tyson clarified those comments, stating it would be a fight. This has raised speculation over how the bout will play out. Reports indicate […]
Devin Haney Promises To Destroy Pitbull Cruz – ‘I Would Make Him Look Mediocre'
Devin Haney has responded to Isaac Cruz, who called him out for a fight. Haney is preparing to take on Ryan Garcia on April 20 as he defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. The Dream is a two-weight world champion, having beaten Regis Prograis in his last fight to pick up the WBC belt. Cruz […]
Night of Split Decisions: Brendan Allen Gets Revenge, Narrow Win over Chris Curtis
Chris Curtis thought he was on his way to another win over Brendan Allen. But Curtis’ body betrayed him late in the fifth round Saturday night at the UFC Apex. A torn hamstring, which initially showed up in the second round, weakened considerably in the final 30 seconds of the bout. Curtis scrambled to avoid […]
New Champ on the Block: Alexis Nicolas Upsets Regian Eersel for ONE Kickboxing Championship
French fighter Alexis Nicolas didn’t fight like an underdog during ONE Championship’s Friday Night Fights at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. With Nicolas’ shining performance against Regian Eersel, it’s fair to wonder if he should have been given more respect in the betting arena. But online boxing news shows determining favorites in kickboxing isn’t the easiest task. […]