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Jake Paul Offers Tommy Fury $20 Million In A Two-Fight Deal – Fury Accused Of ‘Ducking'
Jake Paul has given Tommy Fury an offer worth $20m for two fights, one of which includes an MMA bout. Paul is seeking to avenge his only loss after he came second best to Fury via a split decision. That was Paul’s only bout against a professional boxer, but he did grab the highlight of […]
Anthony Joshua: Francis Ngannou Fight ‘The Biggest Challenge Of My Life’
Anthony Joshua has described his upcoming bout with Francis Ngannou as “the biggest challenge of my life” having previously dismissed a potential showdown with the MMA star as a “gimmick”. Two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua and Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, are set to meet in the ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi […]
Catterall Grabs Taylor's Throat In Fiery Presser – ‘I Can't Wait To Smash His Brains'
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall clashed during a heated exchange in their first press conference. The two boxers meet in their rematch on April 27 after their first bout ended in major controversy. They faced off in 2022, as Taylor won a split decision to retain the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Championship Title. Most of the […]
Haggerty Already Eyeing Another Championship
Jon Haggerty isn’t ready to stop adding to his championship belt collection. Only moments after defending his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship belt, he said he would like to try winning a championship in MMA next. Haggerty has become one of the stars of ONE Championship, becoming a two-spot standout, also winning the ONE Bantamweight […]
WBC Wants More Judges And Video Replays For Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk
The World Boxing Council (WBC) wants to see the number of ringside judges for Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk increased from three to five or six, president Mauricio Sulaiman has said. WBC champion Fury and IBF, WBA, and WBO holder Usyk are set to clash on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, […]
Tyson Fury Warns Usyk With His Incredible New Physique
Tyson Fury looked in menacing form, giving boxing fans a glimpse of his training regiment. The Gypsy King is preparing for the biggest fight of his life when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world. Fury pulled out his fight with the Ukrainian, scheduled for February 17. The WBC […]
Dana White Still Has No Answer Over McGregor's Return – ‘Money Complicates A Lot Of Things'
Dana White has once again explained the latest behind Conor McGregor’s delay. The Notorious looks no closer to returning since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor underwent treatment after the loss, but his return was expected in 2023. His failure to enrol in USADA testing prevented that, as he was required […]
Manny Pacquiao Won't Fight In The Olympics – Will He Have The Mayweather Rematch?
Manny Pacquiao will not be fighting at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The Filipino had previously spoken about his desire to fight in the Olympics, a dream he had set his eyes on since his youth. But the boxer’s impoverished background prevented him from competing, something which he hoped to reverse. Under the terms […]
Edgar Berlanga Wants Canelo Alvarez – ‘I’ve Got To Do My Thing'
Edgar Berlanga is targeting a fight against Canelo Alvarez provided he beats Padraig McCrory on February 24. Berlanga is undefeated with a record of 21-0, which includes 16 wins by knockout. He is an American, which fits in line with Canelo’s recent announcement that his next fight is against an American. Reports initially put Jermall […]
Crawford In Trouble After Spence And Canelo Fights Collapse
Terence Crawford is looking for a new opponent following the collapse of the Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr. fights. Ever since Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, he has struggled to find his next opponent. The rematch with Spence was entertained at 154 pounds, […]
Gamebred MMA Provides Bare Knuckle MMA Option for Fighters Looking for Work
Fighting at the top level of MMA is a cutthroat business. In 2023, nothing happened to help make fighters feel better about their futures if life in the UFC doesn’t work out. When the Professional Fighters League purchased Bellator, it left many fighters without an alternative for work. However, some outside-the-box thinkers are trying to […]
Ilia Topuria Gives Spain Its Spot on the Grand UFC Stage With Upset Title Victory
Ilia Topuria didn’t quite call his shot. The Spanish star said he would knock out UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the first round Saturday night during UFC 298 at the Honda Center. Topuria did deliver on his prediction of a knockout. Topuria caught Volkanovski with a stiff punch along the cage that sat the […]
The Taylor Swift Effect On The World
Everyone’s talking about Swiftonomics and Taylornomics, not to mention The Swelce Effect. Even the University of Melbourne has published a paper called Ready for It? How Taylor Is Changing Modern Society. And what an effect it is, a modern phenomenon that’s got the big business all hot under the collar and marketing executives looking at […]
Bruce Carrington: The Featherweight Aiming To Be ‘Biggest Name In Boxing’
On Friday (February 16, 2024) at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, Bruce Carrington enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a spectacular one-punch knockout. The American featherweight, who collected the first belts of his career with his brutal stoppage of Bernard Angelo Torres, has caught the boxing world’s attention and is being talked about […]
Fury Could Pull Out Of Usyk Fight Again – ‘I See That Cut Re-Opening'
Tyson Fury is not guaranteed to fight Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. That is according to Usyk’s former coach, James Ali Bashir. The Gypsy King pulled out his fight with Usyk, scheduled for February 17. The WBC Heavyweight Champion suffered a cut in sparring over his right eye, which required extensive stitching. Since the news […]
Fans Troll Shakur Stevenson's Nickname ‘Killer Kur' – ‘He's Killing His Career'
Shakur Stevenson has been trolled for his new nickname, ‘Killer Kur’, following his decision to come out of retirement. Stevenson has not had the best perception ever since his performance against Edwin De Los Santos. The 135-pounder won a unanimous decision win to earn the WBC Lightweight Title. The victory made him a three-division champion, […]
Crawford Doesn't Need To Fight Boots Ennis – ‘Get That Bag'
Terence Crawford does not have to fight Jaron Ennis. That is according to Tim Bradley. Crawford’s search for an opponent continues after his ninth-round knockout of Errol Spence Jr. The victory made Spence the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. The win solidified Bud’s status as the first person to become undisputed in […]
Ryan Garcia Has The Tools To Beat Devin Haney – ‘The Shoulder Roll Won't Be There'
Ryan Garcia has the ability to beat Devin Haney. That is according to Shawn Porter. The duo squared off on April 20 after months of negotiations. The fight initially broke down after Garcia decided to pursue a bout with Rolando Romero. But since Rolly decided to face Isaac Cruz, Haney vs Garcia is now on. […]
Ilia Topuria Vs. Conor McGregor Could Happen At Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Ilia Topuria has claimed that a fight between him and Conor McGregor would sell out at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Topuria is certainly talking up a big game, but he must first overcome Alexander Volkanovski. The Australian defends his UFC Featherweight Title at UFC 298 against Topuria, with much on the line. The champion […]
McCrory Ready To Shock The World In Life-Changing Fight With Berlanga
Padraig McCrory has said he is fully prepared for the “fight that can change my life” when he finally faces super-middleweight rival Edgar Berlanga next weekend. The unbeaten Irishman (18-0-0 9 KO) was in talks to fight Berlanga last June but the American ultimately fought Jason Quigley instead. He may have had to wait eight […]