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Suga Show Set to Headline UFC Noche at Las Vegas Sphere
Sean O’Malley was facing many rumors about his career’s next step. But now he has an answer. The UFC bantamweight champion was called to headline UFC Noche 2, also known as UFC 306, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White said this will be the greatest event in combat sports history. No […]
“Hello Jon” Tom Aspinall Earns Quick Win at UFC 304 & Demands Title Shot
Tom Aspinall didn’t appear to be a man fighting for his career at 5 a.m. on a Sunday morning. When asked by Daniel Cormier to address current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Aspinall didn’t stutter over his words. Neither the time of day the fight was taking place nor the adrenaline of defending his UFC […]
Kongsuk Fairtex Learns From His Mistakes & Outlasts Joachim Ouraghi at ONE Friday Night Fights 72
Kongsuk Fairtex didn’t have the perfect plan to beat Joachim Ouraghi Friday night at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. But Kongsuk realized after the first round he had to change up his attack. Kongsuk’s willingness to adapt would end up turning the fight around. Online boxing news shows that Ouraghi controlled the fight with his aggression during […]
UFC on ABC Betting Preview: Can Cory Sandhagen Prevent the Rise of Another Nurmagomedov?
Cory Sandhagen has felt for many years that his career is destined to make him the Charlie Brown of the UFC. Sandhagen, a confident, capable Bantamweight contender, always has the proverbial football pulled out from underneath his feet right before he can kick it. With a win over Umar Nurmagomedov, Sandhagen may finally get the […]
Dana White Wants Aspinall To Face Winner Of Jones Vs. Miocic – ‘He’s The Best'
Dana White hopes to see Jon Jones take on Tom Aspinall in a huge heavyweight clash. The pair have been linked with a clash for some time. Aspinall staked his claim to the fight by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in the first round at UFC 304. Before the fight, White said the winner of this […]
Isaac Cruz Wants The Tank Davis Rematch This Year – ‘I Will Be Ready'
Isaac Cruz is interested in rematching Gervonta Davis this year. The two faced off in 2021 as Davis won a unanimous decision in a 135-pound clash. Despite suffering a defeat, Pitbull was praised for his come-forward style. After the fight, Davis revealed he injured his hand, raising question marks over how well Pitbull did. However, […]
UFC Noche Card is Set, Now It’s Up to Fighters and Organization to Deliver
Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili already have a lot at stake. Their fight at the Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC Noche, also known as UFC 306, will be for the UFC Bantamweight championship. But they also will be part of a lineup of fighters tasked with backing up their boss’ words. UFC CEO Dana […]
Andy Ruiz Targets Joseph Parker Rematch But Refuses To Look Past Jarrell Miller
Andy Ruiz Jr says he would “love to run it back” with Joseph Parker, but the former unified heavyweight world champion insists he’s not looking beyond Saturday’s opponent Jarrell Miller. Ruiz (35-2-0 22 KO) makes his long-awaited return to the ring at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this weekend as part of a massive […]
Pacquiao Advised To Avoid Pro Return After His Poor Exhibition
Manny Pacquiao has been advised to cancel any plans to return to professional boxing. The Filipino is coming off a three-round exhibition against kickboxer Rukiya Anpo at a Super RIZN 3 event over the weekend. While the fight was short-lived due to the nature of the rounds, Pacman was not the same fighter. From the […]
Canelo Vs. Berlanga Slammed – ‘Not Happy, Cherry Picking'
Canelo Alavrez’s decision to fight Edgar Berlanga has caused a massive backlash on social media. That is according to reporter Chris Mannix. The Mexican was stripped of his IBF belt as he will defend his three titles at 168. Alvarez chose to avoid facing his IBF mandatory William Scull in favor of Berlanga on Mexican […]
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway Could Headline At UFC 308
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway could headline at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26. The UFC Featherweight Champion Topuria recently hinted that his next fight was close. The Spaniard is coming off a second-round stoppage win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Holloway became the BMF Champion after knocking out Justin Gaethje with […]
Jake Paul Squares Up To Donald Trump – ‘You Don't Wanna Fight'
Jake Paul faced off with Donald Trump during a Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. During Trump’s appearance, he praised Paul’s boxing accomplishments. The Problem Child is coming off a sixth-round stoppage win over Mike Perry. Paul was meant to face Mike Tyson, who pulled out due to an inflamed ulcer. That fight will now take […]
Crawford Confronts Hearn With Fiery Trash Talk – ‘You Ain’t Better Than Me At Nothing'
Terence Crawford confronted Eddie Hearn in a trash talk battle ahead of his fight with Israil Madrimov. Crawford boxes Madrimov on August 3 in his first fight at 154 pounds. A win makes Crawford a four-weight world champion, with Madrimov’s WBA belt. Bud arrives into the fight with the best win of his career. He […]
Israil Madrimov ‘Very Confident’ Of Beating Terence Crawford, Says Trainer Joel Diaz
Israil Madrimov is “very confident” he will beat Terence Crawford on Saturday, according to the WBA super-welterweight champion’s trainer Joel Diaz. Madrimov (10-0-1 7 KO) puts his world title on the line at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles against pound-for-pound superstar Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO), who is aiming to become a four-weight world champion. […]
Crawford Vs. Madrimov Predictions – ‘It's Time To Break His Heart'
Terence Crawford faces Israil Madrimov on August 3 as boxing insiders give their take on who comes out victorious. Crawford has his first fight at the 154-pound weight class as he chases Madrimov’s WBA Belt. He has not boxed in over a year since stopping Errol Spence Jr. That was Crawford’s biggest win, as he […]
Shawn Porter Tells Spence To Get Back In The Ring – ‘Now Or Never'
Shawn Porter has told Errol Spence Jr. to get back into the ring as soon as possible. Spence has not boxed in over a year since getting stopped by Terence Crawford. That was the first defeat of his career, missing out on the chance to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. […]
Sam Goodman ‘100 Percent’ Wants To Fight Naoya Inoue Next But Is Staying Patient
Super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman says he plans to fight one more time this year and “100 percent” hopes it’s against undisputed champion Naoya Inoue. Goodman (19-0-0 8 KO) had been expected to be Inoue’s next opponent after the Australian joined the Japanese star in the ring following his victory two months ago over Luis Nery […]
Jon Jones Reacts To Tom Aspinall’s Call Out – ‘I Love It'
Jon Jones has reacted to Tom Aspinall’s call out after the latter’s UFC 304 win. Aspinall knocked out Curtis Blaydes in round one, avenging his 2022 loss. Dana White confirmed that the winner would face either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic, who are expected to face off. Jones is in line to return from his […]
Makhachev May Need Hand Surgery After His UFC 302 Win
Islam Makhachev may have to undergo surgery on his hand following his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The UFC Lightweight Champion secured a fifth-round submission win to retain his title. Islam showed a varied game, even finding success with his striking, on his way to a successful third defense. The attention then turned […]
Tyson Fury Refuses To Sack His Father John Fury – ‘Panicky And It’s All Over The Place'
Tyson Fury has agreed to let his father, John Fury, continue in the corner for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury lost a split decision to Usyk, who became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. While there will be a rematch on December 21, much has been said about Fury’s set-up in the defeat. He had his […]