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Mark Madsen Retires from MMA
After 14 professional fights in MMA and six with the UFC, Mark Madsen has decided to call it quits and retire from the fight game. Has the Danish fighter made the right call, or should he have kept going? Madsen Cites Tiredness for Decision to Retire Mark Madsen says that his body is tired after […]
Fury Vs Usyk: Fight Postponed Due To Sparring Injury
The undisputed heavyweight world title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed after Fury sustained a cut in sparring. WBC champion Fury and IBF, WBA, and WBO title holder Usyk were scheduled to clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 17 in what would have been the first undisputed heavyweight bout of […]
Pacquiao ‘Out of Retirement’ and Targets Three Massive Fights
Manny Pacquiao is “out of retirement” and has set his sights on three massive fights for his return to the ring, according to the Filipino legend’s agent Sean Gibbons. Pacquiao, a world champion in eight weight classes, has not contested a professional bout since losing his WBA Super welterweight title to Yordenis Ugas in August […]
Keyshawn Davis: The Businessman Aims to Prove the Hype is Real
When Keyshawn Davis was named by both ESPN and The Ring Magazine as their Prospect of the Year in 2022, the American joined some illustrious company. Earlier notable recipients of the awards included Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, Errol Spence Jr., and Teofimo Lopez Jr. – all of whom went on to win multiple world titles. […]
Wilder Won't Retire – Says Shirley Finkel
Deontay Wilder won’t be walking away from boxing following his loss to Joseph Parker. Wilder was on course to face Anthony Joshua after they had signed a two-fight deal. This was on the condition both fighters won their next fights. Joshua impressively beat Otto Wallin, stopping him in five rounds. Wilder could not do the […]
Ryan Garcia Fires Back At Critics Of Shoulder Roll, Vows To Hone Skills With Floyd Mayweather's Guidance
Ryan Garcia has hit back at criticism over his shoulder roll, stating that he intends to develop it under Floyd Mayweather. Garcia utilized it when facing Oscar Duarte, his first fight under Derrick James. While Garcia secured the stoppage, his shoulder roll divided many people. At times, Garcia appeared to succeed with it, deflecting and […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Trailer Released Featuring Peaky Blinders' Arthur Shelby
The trailer for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been released. Both men face off on February 17 for all the belts and the chance to become boxing’s first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. Fury has won all the heavyweight belts, winning the last […]
Buatsi Vs. Azeez Breakdown
Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez face off on Saturday in a WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator. Buatsi is undefeated with a 17-0 record, which includes a 76.47% knockout ratio in the form of 13 stoppages. Azeez is equally dangerous. His record stands at 20-0, with a knockout ratio of 65%, which translates to 13 knockouts. […]
Buatsi Vs. Azeez Boxing Predictions
Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez will square off on Saturday in a huge British domestic clash in a WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator, live from the Wembley Arena, London. The two boxers are undefeated, as the former sparring partners and current friends face off. The fight has long been in the making since October last […]
Could O’Malley Retain Against Prime Cruz?
Sean O’Malley realized his dreams at UFC 292 when he won the UFC bantamweight championship as his punches ended the fight against Aljamain Sterling. The freak with the multi-colored hair had conquered the division. In March 2023, at UFC 299, he was set to defend that title against Marlon Vera in his first championship defense. […]
Skill, Form and Intelligence – How Usyk Can Beat Fury
Oleksandr Usyk is aiming to write another historic chapter in his boxing career when he takes on Tyson Fury in a unified heavyweight title fight on February 17, 2024. The Ukrainian already became the cruiserweight division’s first four-belt unified world champion, and he is one win away from emulating that piece of history in the […]
Size, Self-Belief and Experience – How Fury Can Beat Usyk
History will be made in Saudi Arabia on February 17, 2024 when the heavyweight division will crown a four-belt champion for the first time ever. Tyson Fury puts his WBC belt on the line against Oleksandr Usyk – the IBF, WBA, and WBO title holder – with the winner crowned the unified king of boxing’s […]
Wanting Tyson vs. Holyfield the Proper Way
Mike Tyson’s career is hard to capture in one act or story. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was once the baddest man on the planet. Then tragedy, personal demons, and an inability to recapture his glory from his younger years sent his career spiraling over the final few years. When Tyson fought Evander Holyfield for […]
The Best Bets from BKFC 57: Palomino vs. Trout
The biggest Bare-Knuckle promotion is hosting another major event, this time at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. It’s time to pick out the best betting selections and outcomes for the bouts ahead of the card. Palomino and Trout to go the Distance in the Main Event The main event at BKFC […]
Arum Expects Stevenson To Fight Despite ‘Retirement'
Bob Arum expects Shakur Stevenson to continue his boxing career despite announcing that he is retiring. Stevenson dropped the bombshell just after the WBO had ordered Emanuel Navarrete vs Denys Berinchyk for the vacant lightweight title. That move prevented Stevenson from unifying the division since he holds the WBC belt. He won that belt after […]
Ellerbe Says No To Davis Vs. Haney – ‘We Do Business'
Leonard Ellerbe has ruled out a fight between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney by stating they are on different trajectories. The duo were first linked with a fight at 135 pounds. Haney had become the Undisputed Lightweight Champion and moved up to 140 pounds. As he did so, Haney initially stated that he would be […]
Buatsi Vs. Azeez: Where To Watch Info
Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator on Saturday from the Wembley Arena, London. The friends and former sparring partners put their undefeated records on the line. They were meant to face off last year in October, but days before the fight, Azeez pulled out with a back injury. That left fans […]
Thurman Vs. Tszyu Presser – Key Quotes
Keith Thurman and Tim Tszyu held their first presser for their March 30th, 2024, clash in their 155-pound non-title fight. The announcement was out of the blue, with both fighters set to headline PBC’s first PPV on Amazon Prime Video. Thurman has been put as the A-side despite having only had one fight since 2019. […]
Dolidze and Imavov Jockey for Position in Crowded Middleweight Division
Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov have both fought fighters ranked in the top five of the UFC’s middleweight division. Neither man has produced an impressive enough result to stay there himself. When the two men meet this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, each will be attempting to prove they have earned their […]
Road to ONE Thailand Season 1 Winner Headlines This Weeks Card
Winning the Road to ONE Thailand Season 1 has provided Yodphupa Wimanair with an opportunity to fight at the top level of Muay Thai. But Wimanair hasn’t found a way to take advantage of that platform as of late. Wimanair will have another opportunity to get back on track against Komawut FA Group during ONE […]