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DAZN Leaks Paige VanZant's Return; Will Box Elle Brooke
Paige VanZant’s return to fighting is close, with suggestions that she will box Elle Brooke at Misfits 15 on May 25. The revelation comes after DAZN appeared to accidentally leak her return during the broadcast of their final presser for Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia. The tweet below shows VanZant slated in for a May […]
Haney And Garcia Avoid Face-Off During Final Presser
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s final presser took place in the run-up to their April 20 clash. The Dream makes the first defense of his WBC Junior Welterweight Title, which he acquired from Regis Prograis in his last fight. Garcia is coming off an eight-round TKO win over Oscar Duarte in his last fight. Both […]
‘I’ll Believe It When I See It’: Ex-World Champion Doubts If Fury Vs Usyk Will Happen
Former super-middleweight world champion George Groves has reiterated his doubts that the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place. The fight, scheduled for May 18, has already been postponed twice. It was initially set for December 23 last year, but Fury’s unexpectedly difficult outing against MMA star Francis Ngannou […]
Is Terence Crawford Set To Fight In Saudi Arabia? Turki Alalshikh Drops Big Hint
Speculation is mounting that Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is being lined up for a fight in Saudi Arabia after the country’s boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh posted a photo of the unified welterweight world champion on social media. Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) surged to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings last summer when he dismantled then WBO […]
Ryan Garcia’s Recent Bizarre Behavior Makes Him Stay-Away Bet against Devin Haney
Knowing what to think of Ryan Garcia is an unsolvable puzzle. Garcia is active on social media and has grown a large audience. But Garcia’s behavior at times seems to be self-destructive, and his struggles with mental health are well-documented. Being a social media star with mental health issues seems common with the job title. […]
Yamin PK Saenchai & Joachim Ouraghi Attempt to Build Off Explosive Debuts
Yamin PK Saenchai and Joachim Ouraghi got off to dream starts for their time in ONE Championship. Both men made statements during their debuts in the flyweight Muay Thai division. It’s the best feeling in combat sports to open your time with an explosive victory. But online boxing news shows that such a performance brings […]
Fans Outraged By $89.99 Price For Canelo vs. Munguia – ‘Outrageous Price'
Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia will cost boxing fans $89.99 to watch on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN PPV. The two Mexicans face off on Cinco De Mayo Weekend on May 4, as Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. The fight has received a mixed response. While Munguia is an undefeated Mexican, it was […]
Turki Alalshikh Is The ‘Face Of Boxing'
Teddy Atlas has said Turki Alalshikh is the ‘Face of Boxing.’ The Saudis have been putting on the biggest fights. Tyson vs Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou have taken place. There are also plans for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Those two undisputed fights are the […]
Nate Diaz Confident Over A McGregor Trilogy – ‘I 100 Percent Guarantee That'
Nate Diaz is optimistic that he will face Conor McGregor in a trilogy. Diaz has not fought in the UFC since his win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022. Since then, Diaz has been competing in boxing. He made his debut last August against Jake Paul. Diaz lost a unanimous decision. A rematch […]
Aspinall Says He Will Fight At UFC 304 – ‘Blaydes, Pereira Or Gane?'
Tom Aspinall, the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, has said he will fight at UFC 304 in Manchester. Aspinall wants to stay active following his first-round KO win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 last November. It was the Brit’s second consecutive KO win after stopping Marcin Tybura. Aspinall has been chasing a title shot with […]
Garcia Vows To Channel Mike Tyson, Bite Haney's Ear
Ryan Garcia channelled Mike Tyson, stating he is willing to bite Devin Haney’s ear ahead of their April 20 clash. The comments were made during the Haney-Garcia open workout. The fight has been marred by bad blood, with fiery comments on both sides. Haney pushed Garcia at the Empire State Building during their recent face-off. […]
Beterbiev To Stop Bivol, Wilder To KO Zhang: Predicting The 5-vs-5 Event In Saudi Arabia
At a showbiz-style press conference in London on Monday, Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren revealed their fighters for the 5-vs-5 event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 1. Flanked by their fighters hidden under masks, Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn and Queensberry Promotions chief Warren announced the match-ups for the unique format card. […]
Strickland Returns as Makhachev Headlines UFC 302
It’s just a few days since UFC 300, and Dana White is already making waves for his upcoming events. Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight against fight fan favorite Dustin Poirier. Sean Strickland is also set to return to the Octagon after struggling with his mental health in what is already stacking […]
Filip Hrgovic Vows To Retire From Boxing If He Loses To Daniel Dubois
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic has vowed to retire from boxing if he loses his next fight to Daniel Dubois. The unbeaten Hrgovic (17-0-0 14 KO) takes on British challenger Dubois on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the Matchroom Boxing vs Queensberry Promotions five-vs-five event. The Croatian is the No 1-ranked challenger […]
The New York Mets Ban Haney-Garcia From Throwing The First Pitch Over ‘Safety' Concerns
The New York Mets stopped Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney from throwing the first pitch following the two boxers’ encounter on the Empire State Building. Haney and Garcia are desperately trying to promote their fight on April 20 after tickets are struggling to sell. With less than a week to go, the Barclays Center in […]
Turki Alalshikh Hints Fury-Usyk Victor To Challenge Joshua, Bypassing Rematch
Turki Alalshikh has hinted that the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk could face Anthony Joshua next, sidestepping the rematch. Fury and Usyk square off on May 18 for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Both boxers are undefeated, knowing a victory makes them the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. There is a […]
BMF Champion Max Holloway Wants Conor McGregor Next
The new UFC BMF Champion, Max Holloway, wants a rematch with Conor McGregor. Holloway is coming off the best win of his career, knocking out Justin Gaethje in the last second at UFC 300 to win the BMF title. It was one of the most memorable performances in UFC history, capping off a highly-successful event. […]
Haney Shoves Garcia At Empire State Building Over Disrespect To His Mother
Devin Haney pushed Ryan Garcia when they faced off at the Empire State Building after the boxer had disrespected his mother. Fight week is here as both men prepare for war on April 20. Haney defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt for the first time, while Garcia seeks the elusive world title. The build-up was […]
Wilder Still Confident About Boxing Joshua – ‘They Want It'
Deontay Wilder remains confident that he will box Anthony Joshua. The Bronze Bomber has a two-fight deal to box Joshua, provided they have won their respective fights. Joshua stopped Otto Wallin, making him quit on the stool. Wilder fell short against Joseph Parker, losing a unanimous decision. Joshua vs. Wilder was off, as the Brit […]
Back Former Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov to Teach Magomed Umalatov a Lesson at PFL 3
Magomed Umalatov has a few legitimate gripes to talk to someone about. The Russian fighter has a sparkling 14-0 record during his young career. But MMAfighting latest news shows that his 5-0 record in the Professional Fighters League has yet to yield him a $1 million prize. During the 2023 season, Umalatov placed fourth in […]