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Michael Chandler Fires Back At Islam Makhachev's Criticism
Michael Chandler has hit back at Islam Makhachev’s criticism. Chandler has not fought in the UFC since the end of 2022. He lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. That was his third defeat in his last four UFC fights. Since then, Chandler has been chasing a fight with Conor McGregor. Their rivalry began on […]
Jake Paul Blasts De La Hoya's Criticism Of Tyson Bout – ‘Hope He’s Concerned With Ryan Garcia’s Health'
Jake Paul has slammed Oscar De La Hoya’s criticism of his fight with Mike Tyson. Paul faces Tyson on July 20 in a fight that will see Netflix air boxing for the first time. The bout has received a mixed reaction, with De La Hoya being one of the primary critics. The Golden Boy promoter […]
Zepeda Stops Hughes After Four Rounds
William Zepeda stopped Maxi Hughes at the end of the fourth round to win their WBA and IBF Title Eliminator. Coming into the fight, Zepeda was already the WBC Interim Lightweight Champion. His latest win has now given him numerous world title shots. Zepeda began the fight on the front foot, but Hughes proved elusive, […]
Carl Froch: Saudi Arabian Money Is ‘Killing’ Boxing
Former super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch believes Saudi Arabia is “killing” boxing and has demanded more be done to support the sport at grassroots level. Saudi Arabia is becoming an increasingly prominent player in the world of professional boxing, with several huge fights taking place in the oil-rich kingdom, particularly in the heavyweight division. Anthony […]
Ryan Garcia Says He Will Sue The NYSAC After They Requested A Mental Health Valuation
Ryan Garcia has said he will sue the New York State Athletic Commission after they requested a mental health evaluation for the boxer. Garcia’s upcoming fight with Devin Haney on April 20 has been clouded by claims that he is not mentally healthy. He first caused concerns when he said he was ‘high as f**k’ […]
Ryan Garcia Blasts Haney, Claiming He Got One Of His ‘Friends Beat Up'
Ryan Garcia has been left outraged after suggestions that Devin Haney’s security team beat up one of his friends. According to reports, Haney’s security allegedly attacked Devon Lee. The following clip shows Lee with blood on his nose and face, as he was reportedly taken to hospital. Lee can be heard saying the following words: […]
Bomac Rules Out Crawford vs Eubank Jr. – ‘Fake News'
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, has ruled out a fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Reports indicate that Crawford could face Eubank Jr. at 160 pounds. Both boxers are trained by Bomac, making it potentially easier to make that fight. This also plays into the narrative that Crawford wants to face Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds for his […]
Garcia Says He Would KO A Prime Mayweather
Ryan Garcia says he would knock out Floyd Mayweather while he was in his prime. Garcia faces Devin Haney in his next fight on April 20. A victory allows Garcia to win his first world title. He has discussed his chances ahead of the fight, saying he will stop Haney. Garcia’s boxing record shows that […]
Ryan Garcia's Social Media Deactivated After Israel-Palestine Posts
Ryan Garcia’s social media accounts have been deactivated after he posted a video showing himself crying over the Israel-Palestine problem. The boxer is preparing to face Devin Haney on April 20 to win The Dream’s WBC Junior Welterweight Title. But much has been said about his mental health running up to the fight. Garcia has […]
Raymond Ford To Consider One More Fight At Featherweight – For The Right Offer
WBA featherweight world champion Raymond Ford said he would remain in the division for at least one more fight for the right offer and opponent. Ford (15-0-1 8 KO) secured his first world title in spectacular style on March 12 when he stopped Otabek Kholmatov with just seven seconds remaining in the final round. The […]
WBC Defends Giving Francis Ngannou A Top 10 Heavyweight Ranking
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has defended the organization’s decision to award Francis Ngannou a top-10 heavyweight ranking following the Cameroonian’s crushing defeat to Anthony Joshua. Competing in just his second professional boxing bout, former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou was destroyed by Joshua, getting floored in the first round and again in the second before getting […]
Fury vs Joshua Will Happen At Wembley – Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn has said Turki AlalShikh will put on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. Joshua is currently in line to face the winner of the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The two undefeated fighters face off on May 18 for the right to become the best heavyweight of their […]
McGregor Frustrated By His UFC Return Delay – ‘I Lose Interest'
Conor McGregor has revealed that he finds it hard to stay motivated every time his UFC comeback is delayed. McGregor’s last UFC fight was in 2021, when he suffered a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The defeat was accompanied by a serious leg injury, which has kept him out of action since then. […]
De La Hoya Says Garcia Is Mentally Well To Fight Haney- ‘Mark My Words, It’s A Knockout'
Oscar De La Hoya has downplayed concerns over Ryan Garcia’s mental health. Garcia is set to face Devin Haney on April 20 as he attempts to win The Dream’s WBC Junior Welterweight Title. However, the build-up has been dominated by Garcia’s social media activity. Garcia has spoken about a variety of topics, including human trafficking. […]
Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Mark Coleman Is Conscious In Hospital After Saving Parents From A Fire
The ex-UFC UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mark Coleman, is conscious in hospital after being taken there following his bravery in saving his parents from a house fire. According to reports, the fire started in the kitchen near Toledo, Ohio. Coleman decided to rush in and save both his parents. After that, he decided to […]
Taylor vs Catterall 2 Postponed – Taylor Suffers An Eye Injury
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall’s fight has been postponed again for the second time. Both men were set to run things back after Taylor won the first bout in controversial circumstances. The Scot was granted a split decision win, with may feeling Catterall should have been given the victory. Their rematch was set to take […]
Who Does O’Malley Fight Next?
Sean O’Malley left UFC 299 like he had entered, as a bantamweight champion in the UFC. It was a personal battle against the man who gave him his only career loss to date, Marlon Vera. So, who does the brightly colored champ face next? Face the No.1 Contender, Dvalishvili There are few men with as […]
Liam Davies Targets Naoya Inoue After ‘Biggest Fight Of My Life’ Against Erik Robles Ayala
Liam Davies said he is ready for the “biggest fight of my life” when he takes on Erik Robles Ayala for the vacant IBO super-bantamweight title – and he hopes a victory will set up a shot at undisputed champion Naoya Inoue. Davies (15-0-0 7 KO) and Ayala (15-1-0 9 KO) will headline the show […]
Lauren Price Aims For Women’s Boxing Greatness As She Prepares For First World Title Shot
Lauren Price has set her sights on “greatness” and wants to be remembered amongst the legends of both women’s boxing and Welsh sport as she prepares to contest her first world title fight. Price (6-0-0 1 KO) will take on WBA and IBO welterweight world champion Jessica McCaskill (12-3-1 5 KO) at the Cardiff International […]
Anthony Smith is Set for UFC 301 Return!
The veteran Anthony Smith is one of the more experienced fighters on the contemporary roster, having 56 bouts in his distinguished career and being an advanced fighter at the age of 35. Despite being somewhat lengthy in the tooth, Smith is heading back to the octagon and set to fight on the UFC 301 card. […]