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Turki Alalshikh Rules Out Staging More YouTube Crossover Fights
Turki Alalshikh is not interested in promoting more YouTube fights in the region. The Kingdom most famously put on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight in Saudi. The bout was a success financially, with reports that it sold over 800,000 buys. The fight was also closer than people expected on the scorecards, with Fury […]
Jai Opetaia Stirs Debate With Reports Of Knocking Out Tyson Fury In A Sparring Session
Jai Opetaia did not drop Tyson Fury in sparring. That is according to his co-promoters, Tasman Fighters. Opetaia was brought to the Fury camp to help him prepare for his Undisputed Heavyweight Championship fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The heavyweight square off on February 17, 2024. Opetaia is a tricky southpaw. Herelies on his excellent footwork […]
Benavidez Sr. Slams Canelo For Not Fighting His Son
Jose Benavidez Sr. has slammed Canelo Alvarez for not fighting his son, David Benavidez. The Mexican Monster has been the WBC mandatory for over a year, a position he held following his stoppage win over Demetrius Andrade. Since Canelo defended his undisputed title against Jermell Charlo with a win, there was an expectation for the […]
Roy Jones Jr. Tells Garcia To Improve
Roy Jones Jr. has questioned Ryan Garcia’s skills at the elite level in light of his struggles to get a big fight at 140. Garcia’s biggest fight to date was against Gervonta Davis. He was stopped in the seventh round with a body shot. The 136-pound catchweight and ten-pound rehydration clause were blamed for his […]
Seigo Yuri Akui Claims WBA Flyweight Title In A Controversial Win Over Artem Dalakian
Seigo Yuri Akui defeated Artem Dalakian to win the WBA Flyweight Title in a unanimous decision marred by controversy. The Ukrainian was fighting in Japan and coming into enemy territory, having been the champion since 2018. But it all ended in defeat, as the Ukrainian may have felt hard done by, given how the fight played out. In […]
Kenshiro Teraji Beats Carlos Canizales To Keep His Light Flyweight Titles
Kenshiro Teraji kept his WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine Light Flyweights Titles after overcoming Carlos Canizales in a majority decision win. The Japanese champion was fighting in Osaka, putting pressure on him to perform. He started the bout in impressive fashion as he sent his opponent to the canvas in just the second round. A […]
Joyce Backs Parker To Beat Zhang
Joe Joyce has backed Joseph Parker to beat Zhilei Zhang following his win over Deontay Wilder. Joyce knows what it takes to face both men, having had contrasting fortunes against them. Joyce stopped Parker in the 11th round. In a thrilling bout, neither man was giving an inch before Joyce pulled away with a KO […]
Ngannou Still Hopes To Face Wilder – ‘Wilder Better Get It Together'
Francis Ngannou wants Deontay Wilder to get back to his best, hoping to face him in a boxing match. Wilder’s loss to Joseph Parker prevented the Anthony Joshua fight in a major blow for the Bronze Bomber since both fighters had signed for the fight. The defeat left Wilder with serious questions over his future. […]
Turki Alalshikh Aims To Deliver Heavyweight Boxing Spectacles Until 2030
Turki Alalshikh wants to give boxing fans the biggest fights in the heavyweight division until 2030. Heavyweight boxing has had a resurgence of late following the rise of Saudi Arabia in the sport. They kicked things off last year with Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, setting the scene for ‘The Day of Reckoning’ boxing card. […]
Helwani Says Adesanya Won't Be Ready For UFC 300
Israel Adesanya will not make a return to the sport at UFC 300. That is according to Ariel Helwani. Speculation over Adesanya’s return emerged after Dricus Du Plessis beat Sean Strickland to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion. Strickland won the belt from Adesanya only to lose his title during his first defense via a […]
What Defines a Combat Sports Legend?
The word legend is tossed around combat sports far too much in contemporary editorial efforts. One win doesn’t make a legend, nor does a single championship reign. Daniel Cormier recently hit out at the UFC for its decision to revere Jim Miller in the promotion’s Hall of Fame, essentially calling him a legend. So, what […]
Du Plessis Steals Title From Strickland in Split Decision at UFC 297
After a lot of ugly, tough talk in the leadup to the fight, neither Sean Strickland nor Dricus Du Plessis delivered on their promises of a violent finish to win the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 297. Instead, the two men engaged in a tactical bout that divided people over who won. Du Plessis ultimately […]
Davis Demands Two Ferraris From The Saudis To Secure The Haney Fight Negotiations
Gervonta Davis has responded to Turki Alalshikh’s wish to have him face Devin Haney in Saudi Arabia. Speculation over Davis and Haney fighting each other recently increased when The Dream beat Regis Prograis to become a two-weight world champion. Issues over Haney’s commercial power disrupted negotiations after reports he only sold 50,000 PPVs for the […]
Teddy Atlas Says Bivol Beats Beterbiev
Teddy Atlas is backing Dmitry Bivol to beat Artur Beterbiev in an Undisputed Light Heavyweight Showdown. Bivol and Beterbiev won their last fights to set up the undisputed bout, which is likely to take place in Saudi Arabia. Bivol beat Lyndon Artur unanimously, while Beterbiev knocked out Callum Smith to keep his 100 percent knockout […]
Shakur Stevenson Is Open To Facing Frank Martin; Crawford's Coach Mocks Lopez
Shakur Stevenson is open to fighting Frank Martin after talks over a fight broke down. The pair were on course to face each other for the then-vacant WBC Lightweight Title. The belt became vacant after Devin Haney decided to up to 135 pounds. Stevenson was Haney’s mandatory, meaning he was now required to fight the […]
Kell Brook Is Willing To Return For Eubank Jr.
Kell Brook is willing to come out of retirement to fight Chris Eubank Jr. Brook retired from the sport following his win over Amir Khan. The boxer was then involved in a considerable controversy when a video of him appearing to snort cocaine was leaked. This led to suggestions that Brook was struggling with mental […]
Ennis’ Father Wants Crawford – ‘We Stay Available'
Jaron Ennis’ trainer and father, Bozy Ennis, has urged Terence Crawford to make the fight happen. Crawford and Ennis have been linked with a bout ever since Boots became the IBF Welterweight Champion. He was elevated from interim status to the full champion after Crawford was stripped for not fighting him. But this was not […]
White Says McGregor's Return Still Not Official
Dana White has dismissed suggestions that Conor McGregor will fight on June 29, 2024. The news comes after McGregor announced he would face Michael Chandler on that date. It finally ended doubts over McGregor’s return since he had been out of action since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He had been on […]
Bivol Not Surprised By Beterbiev's KO Of Smith; Bivol Rules Out Canelo Fight
Dmitry Bivol sees Artur Beterbiev as a strong opponent, as he was not surprised by his knockout win over Callum Smith. The two are on course to face each other for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship of the world. Bivol has the WBA belt, while Beterbiev has the WBO, WBC and IBF belts. The former […]
Romero Slams Garcia For Wasting His Time; Romero Wants Cruz Next
Rolando Romero has slammed Ryan Garcia, Oscar De La Hoya, and DAZN for allegedly wasting his time over arranging a fight with Ryan. Garcia vs. Romero seemed on course after Ryan pulled out of talks to face Devin Haney. Ryan stated this was the better business move, increasing speculation that a title fight was set. […]