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De La Hoya Wants Ortiz Vs. Crawford
Oscar De La Hoya wants Vergil Ortiz Jr. to face Terence Crawford after his fighter beat Serhii Bohachuk. Ortiz defeated Bohachuk via a majority decision, which divided the boxing community. Ortiz was dropped twice but finished the fight strong to take it on the cards. However, the result divided the boxing community and fans. Turki […]
Connor Tierney Claims Inaugural BKFC United Kingdom Welterweight Crown
Connor Tierney survived a scare late in the fight Saturday at the Skydome Arena in Coventry, England. It was the kind of scare that all boxers must go through at some point. Even if you feel like you are ahead comfortably on the scorecards, there is always a chance things can go sour quickly. Tierney […]
Jones Vs. Ngannou Could Still Happen – ‘Money Talks'
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, stated that Dana White may have to swallow his pride over an Ngannou fight Jon Jones fight. Talks over the fight broke down when Ngannou decided to leave the UFC last year. Ngannou left after claiming that any deal that was offered prevented him from becoming an independent contractor. He […]
Alex Pereira Recalls His Alcohol Problems – ‘I Was 12, I Had A Tendency To Drink'
Alex Pereira has opened up on his prior alcohol problems to enable others to tackle similar issues. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is one of the best P4P fighters in the world. He has won belts at middleweight and light heavyweight, as he targets a potential title at heavyweight. But the rise to success has […]
Joshua Doubts Fury Can Beat Usyk – ‘It’s Going To Be Tough'
Anthony Joshua has given his take on Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury lost the first fight via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. The scorecards suggested it was a close fight, but Usyk dominated most of the bout. Aside from the middle rounds, the Gypsy King […]
Ortiz Beats Bohachuk – What's Next?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. defeated Serhii Bohachuk via a majority decision, leaving question marks over their next steps. Ortiz was knocked down two times but was given the decision after a strong finish to the fight. The result divided the boxing community, with some feeling that a draw should have been declared. Ortiz maintained that he […]
Parham Gheirati Grinds Out Decision During Night of Wild Finishes at ONE Friday Night Fights 74
Any other opponent may have crumpled under the pressure of Parham Gheirati’s head kicks in the first round. But despite hitting the mat, Yodphupa Petkiatpet got back up. Once Yodphupa got back up, the Road to Thailand winner was ready to battle. Gheirati had to make some adjustments after the second round. Yodphupa was able […]
Aspinall Compares Miocic To Joe Biden – ‘He's Too Old'
Tom Aspinall has compared Stipe Miocic to Joe Biden, saying the MMA fighter should retire. Miocic is expected to face Jones for the UFC Heavyweight Title. They were meant to square off at UFC 295, only for Bones to pull out with a pectoral muscle injury. Aspinall demanded that Jones be stripped so he could […]
Ortiz Jr. Beats Bohachuk Despite Two Knockdowns – Was It A Robbery?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. survived two knockdowns to win a controversial majority decision against Serhii Bohachuk. The WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Clash means Ortiz is now mandatory for Sebastian Fundora, who holds the full title alongside the WBO. The fight began at an intense pace. Ortiz landed a counter right hand, followed by a left hook […]
McGregor Taunts Chandler With Diss Video
Conor McGregor has taunted Michael Chandler, forcing the latter to respond. Their rivalry has existed since their days as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. Chandler won the team challenge, while McGregor got his revenge on the coach’s challenge. They finally agreed to fight each other on June 29 at UFC 303. However, McGregor […]
Ngannou’s Coach Talks Up His PFL Debut – ‘Get Him To Fight Jon Jones'
Eric Nicksick, Francis Ngannou’s coach, says his fighter is looking forward to making his PFL debut. Ngannou has not had an MMA Fight since beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. He was chasing the Jon Jones fight, but it failed to materialize, as Ngannou left the UFC. Contract talks broke down as Ngannou […]
Jake Paul Eyes 2028 Olympics – ‘Gold Medal, You’re Mine'
Jake Paul says he will attempt to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games. Paul has come a long way since he decided to pursue his professional boxing career. The Problem Child is 10-0-1, having beaten Mike Perry in his last fight. His only defeat came at the hands of Tommy Fury. But since that loss, […]
McGregor And Khabib Hate Each Other – ‘It’s Very Deep'
Daniel Cormier does not expect Conor Mcgregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s feud to end anytime soon. The pair’s bad blood started in the build-up to their UFC 229 fight in 2018. McGregor attacked Khabib’s team bus while also making disparaging remarks towards Khabib’s faith. Nurmagomedov took his revenge in the Octagon, beating McGregor via a fourth-round […]
Ben Davidson Says He Can Help Joshua Beat Usyk – ‘I'm Really Confident'
Ben Davidson is confident he can help Anthony Joshua beat Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy. Usyk defeated Joshua in consecutive fights to become the Unified Heavyweight Champion. Since then, both boxers have improved. Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion with a split decision win against Tyson Fury. They will rematch on December 21. Meanwhile, Joshua […]
Jones Hints At Retirement, Allowing Him To Duck Aspinall
Jon Jones has hinted that he will retire this year, suggesting he will leave the sport after facing Stipe Miocic. Bones is currently injured as he prepares to face Miocic in a second defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title. He won the belt after returning to sport from a three-year break to submit Ciryl Gane […]
Serhii Bohachuk Vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Predictions – ‘KO In Under 5'
Serhii Bohachuk makes a defense of his WBC Junior Middleweight Interim Title against Vergil Ortiz Jr. on August 10. The card will take place from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas in a 12-round bout on DAZN. Bohachuk enters the fight with a 24-1 record, which includes 23 KOs. The Ukrainian picked up the […]
De La Hoya Blasts ‘Arrogant' Canelo For Not Working With The Saudis
Oscar De La Hoya has hit out at Canelo Alvarez for not working with Turki Alalshikh. The Mexican was unhappy with the Saudis approaching him for the Terence Crawford fight. Canelo’s criticism was centered around the fact he was fully focused on facing Edgar Berlanga on September 14. Therefore, any discussion outside of that was […]
Moses Itauma Calls Out Joe Joyce For Fight On Usyk v Fury II Undercard
Fast-rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma has called out Joe Joyce for a fight on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Tyson Fury in December. Itauma (10-0-0 8 KO) is one of the brightest young talents in the heavyweight division and has made a flawless start to his professional career. The British fighter made the […]
Francis Ngannou Gives Up Boxing Champion Dreams To Turn Focus Back On MMA
Francis Ngannou has admitted his dreams of becoming a boxing world champion are unlikely to happen as the Cameroonian prepares for his return to MMA. Ngannou shot to superstardom by becoming the UFC’s heavyweight champion in 2021, but after one title defense, he left the company after failing to agree terms on a new contract. […]
Adesanya Apologizes To Boxer Khelif For Questioning Her Gender
Israel Adesanya has backtracked on his comments about boxer Imane Khelif. Khelif had a mass controversy when she took on Angela Carini during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Khelif won the fight in the first round after landing several shots to her opponent’s head. Carini went back to her corner to get her head guard adjusted. After […]