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Claressa Shields Recalls Destroying Cris Cyborg In Sparring
Claressa Shields recalls beating Cris Cyborg in sparring as they continue their recent feud. Both fighters have conquered their respective sports, but the respect between the two has declined somewhat. Shields is the current undisputed middleweight boxing champion who has rejoined the PFL. She is coming off a split-decision win against Kelsey DeSantis. Shields took part on the PFL […]
Masvidal Wants To Box Nate Diaz And ‘Bust Up' Chael Sonnen
Jorge Masvidal is serious about facing Nate Diaz in a boxing fight. Gamebread confirmed he was out of retirement this year as talk turned over his comeback fight. Jake Paul revealed that Masvidal would be fighting Diaz, only to delete that tweet. Ariel Helwani followed that up, stating that talks were ongoing. An official fight […]
‘I Don't Duck A Challenge’: Anthony Joshua Still Open To Deontay Wilder Bout
Anthony Joshua has said a future fight with Deontay Wilder isn’t “completely written off” after insisting that he will never duck a challenge in his career. Two-time unified heavyweight world champion Joshua is currently preparing for his March 8 bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AJ’s next fight was expected […]
Does Costa Against Usman Make Any Sense?!
The UFC can arrange some fantastic fights. After all, it is the most followed MMA promotion on the planet. However, this potential fight between Paulo Costa and Kamaru Usman bucks the trend and makes no little sense as to why it should happen. Usman Shouldn’t Be Used as Paper Middleweight The Nigerian Nightmare, Kamaru Usman, […]
The Fight You Never Knew You Needed: Khan versus Pacquiao
Some fights transcend the boxing ring in terms of overall importance to sporting and cultural landscapes. Manny Pacquiao made boxing history by fighting Floyd Mayweather, albeit a few years too late. Amir Khan was spirited against Canelo Álvarez…yet both fights were long ago. So, do the Khan and Pacquiao pair need to return for this […]
Amir Khan Will Consider Return To Fight Manny Pacquiao: ‘That Would Lift Me Up’
Former unified world champion Amir Khan has admitted he would come out of retirement if he could secure a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Khan hung up his gloves in February 2022 after suffering a sixth-round stoppage defeat to long-time domestic rival Kell Brook. It was the sixth loss of the Briton’s career – five of […]
Joshua Warned About Ngannou's Power As The Predator ‘Destroys' Punch Machine – ‘Joshua Is Finished'
Francis Ngannou has warned Anthony Joshua as he showed off his power on a boxing punch machine. Ngannou is arguably one of the hardest hitters in combat sports. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he recorded the hardest ever punch. In 2018, he tested his power against the PowerKube machine. The machine tests […]
Shamil Gaziev Receives Opportunity to Prove He is a Legitimate Heavyweight Contender
Shamil Gaziev is in a position that many veterans who come out of the Dana White Contender’s Series find themselves in. Gaziev picked up a contract and debuted on the UFC main roster with an impressive knockout victory. Now, Gaziev will need to show that he is ready to take on a ranked fighter. Jairzinho […]
Masson-Wong and Roman Set for BKFC Edmonton Main Event
What is Jade Masson-Wong again? Is she an internet celebrity? A lingerie model (she poses in it enough to be one) or a fighter? Undefeated Gabrielle Roman will seek to disprove the Canadian’s bare-knuckle credentials in the main event. In addition, plenty of other prospect fighters are looking to make a name for themselves on […]
Conor McGregor Angers Hollywood With His Movie Debut – ‘I Probably Have A Few Enemies'
Conor McGregor has opened up on his Hollywood debut in the movie Road House. The two-weight UFC champion stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the remake of the 1989 film. It centres around the character Elwood Dalton, played by Gyllenhaal, who gets a job as a bouncer. He works at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to […]
Hearn Slams PBC For Mistreating Canelo – ‘They’re F****d'
Eddie Hearn has slammed PBC following the departure of Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican parted ways with the promotional outfit, with two fights still left under his deal. He had initially left DAZN to sign with PBC, facing Jermell Charlo in his first fight. The Mexican won a one-sided unanimous decision, but his next fight never […]
Haney And Garcia's Kickoff Presser Highlights – ‘He Was At The Press Conference Drunk As A Skunk'
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s first media presser took place from the Palladium Times Square, New York, for their fight on April 20. The Dream puts his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt on the line, a title he acquired with a win over Regis Prograis. The victory cemented Haney’s legacy as a future hall-of-famer, as he became a two-weight world […]
Wayne Rooney's Leaked Texts Show He Wanted KSI In The Ring
KSI has leaked text messages showing Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney demanding a boxing match. Rooney is one of the greatest footballers England has ever seen. He has titles ranging from the Premier League to the Champions League. He ended his career as the club’s top scorer with a staggering 251 goals. In doing so, […]
Oscar Valdez More Motivated Than Ever To Get Back Into World Title Contention
Two-weight world champion Oscar Valdez said he is hungrier and more motivated than ever to back into title contention as the Mexican prepares for his comeback fight against Liam Wilson later this month. Valdez (31-2-0 23 KO) suffered just the second defeat of his career in his last bout, losing a unanimous decision to WBO […]
Anatoly Malykhin Attempts to Become First Three-Division World Champion in MMA History
Reinier de Ridder is one of just three ONE Championship fighters to hold two titles at once in MMA. However, de Ridder is in danger of not having any belts around his waist should he lose his middleweight crown to Anatoly Malykhin on March 1 in Lusail, Qatar. Malykhin knocked out de Ridder in December […]
Kholmatov Vs Ford: Two Featherweight Talents Battling For World Title Glory
This Saturday, March 2, at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, two of the brightest talents of the featherweight division go toe-to-toe for the vacant WBA world title. In one corner will be Uzbekistan’s knockout specialist Otabek Kholmatov; in the other, slick American Raymond Ford. Both fighters are unbeaten and carry with […]
Sean Strickland Slammed For His ‘Predator' Comments
UFC fighter Cody Brundage has hit out at Sean Strickland’s previous comments about Ian Garry’s marriage. Strickland has not been on the best of terms with Garry, as the former UFC Middleweight Champion had a few choice words to say about Ian’s wife, Layla-Ann Lee. He accused his wife of being an opportunist after the […]
De La Hoya Wants To Box Dana White After He Previously Called Him A ‘Cokehead'
Oscar De La Hoya is willing to box Dana White on a potential Ryan Garcia vs. Sean O’Malley boxing card. Garcia and O’Malley have been trading verbal blows, resulting in Ryan calling out the UFC Bantamweight Champion. Garcia urged Dana White to make him an offer, provided he wins against Devin Haney. King Ryan faces […]
Benavidez Turns Attention To KO Artist Christian Mbilli After Canelo Ducks Him
David Benavidez’s trainer, Jose Benavidez Jr., has slammed Canelo Alvarez for ducking the Mexican Monster after he left PBC. Canelo walked away from PBC with two fights left on his deal after reports he only wanted to fight Jermall Charlo. The bout never went ahead with suggestions PBC was not willing to pay the Mexican […]
Ryan Garcia Warns Hollywood Actor Shia LaBeouf For Disrespecting Him – ‘You Don’t Know Me, Clown'
Ryan Garcia has hit out at Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf for his comments about him which were made to boxer Carl Froch. Froch is well aware of the actor as he is training him and Toby Kebbell for their boxing drama Salvable. The film is based on the character Sal, whose boxing days are behind […]