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Tom Aspinall Wants To Avenge His Curtis Blaydes Loss
Tom Aspinall is open to rematching Curtis Blaydes following rumors of a UFC PPV in Manchester, England, this summer. Aspinall is currently the UFC Heavyweight Interim Champion, looking for a title shot against Jon Jones. Bones is currently out injured after damaging his pectoral muscle, which prevented his UFC 295 title defence against Stipe Miocic. […]
Ryan Garcia Warns Tank Davis Over Fighting ‘Tomato Cans' – ‘Tank Is Going To Fall Off'
Ryan Garcia has warned Gervonta Davis that his popularity will decline if he doesn’t face top-level competition. Davis’ biggest win to date was when he stopped Garcia last year with a seventh-round TKO. The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, while the live gate exceeded $20 million. It became boxing’s highest-grossing event in 2023. That […]
Will Alex Pereira Cement His Legacy with UFC 300 victory over Jamahal Hill?
Saving money to be able to bet on the UFC 300 main event will be a challenge this weekend. The top American MMA promotion has always tried to make its milestone cards stacked with top talent. There won’t be much time to get up and get more snacks during UFC 300. But the main event […]
Heavyweight Joseph Parker Calls Out Anthony Joshua With ‘Genius’ Video
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker has become the surprising king of boxing call-outs after posting an amusing video aimed at Anthony Joshua. Parker, the current WBO interim champion, uploaded a parody music video to his social media channels on Wednesday with the caption, “Let’s build a LEGO ring for Parker v Joshua 2’ over […]
Tyson Fury Warns Oleksandr Usyk ‘Size Matters’ Ahead of Undisputed Heavyweight Bout
WBC and lineal world champion Tyson Fury has warned rival Oleksandr Usyk that “size really matters” at the elite level of heavyweight boxing ahead of their historic bout next month. On May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fury and Usyk – holder of the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles – will contest the first undisputed […]
The Marine Returns to Duty: Mike Richman Wants to Reward Fans With Another KO
Mike Richman couldn’t stay at home and not fight. Richman, 38, initially decided to retire after his knockout loss to David Mundell while challenging for the BKFC middleweight championship last July. But Richman, a former BKGC interim lightweight champion, couldn’t rest for long. Richman still feels like he has more left to give. In terms […]
GSP Recalls Floyd Mayweather Ducking Him – ‘No Kicks, No Takedowns, I'm Not Stupid'
Georges St-Pierre, the former two-weight UFC champion, revealed he was close to fighting Floyd Mayweather. GSP is arguably one of the best UFC fighters of all time. His last UFC fight was a win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in 2017. The Canadian retired with a 26-2-0 record. While he was linked with a […]
Bet on Impa Kasanganay to Get Back on Track against Alex Polizzi
While Impa Kasanganay wasn’t supposed to host PFL 2 in Las Vegas this weekend, his name being on top of the card alongside his light heavyweight opponent, Alex Polizzi, feels appropriate. Kasanganay’s run over the past year has been one of the more remarkable turnaround stories in recent MMA history. After being released from the […]
Ryan Garcia Bashes Devin Haney For Poor Ticket Sales – ‘He's Not A Draw, Can't Crack An Egg'
Ryan Garcia has criticised Devin Haney’s star power, stating he cannot sell tickets. The pair will face off on April 20 for the WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Garcia is the bigger name, with over 10 million followers on Instagram. He also headlined the biggest event of 2023 with Gervonta Davis. Their fight sold over 1.2 […]
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 […]