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Turki Alalshikh Still Wants AJ Vs. Wilder
Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder could still happen in the future. That is according to Turki Alalshikh. A two-fight deal had been signed, subject to both boxers coming out victorious in their respective fights. Joshua faced Otto Wallin and lived up to expectations by beating the Swede via a stoppage. Wilder failed to do the […]
UFC 297 Betting Preview: Dricus Du Plessis Searches for Way to Blast Through Strickland’s Shell
Things got personal between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis in December. While trading barbs during a press conference to promote UFC 297, both men hit the other with deeply personal insults. Strickland felt Du Plessis went too far. The bad blood resulted in a fight between Strickland and Du Plessis in the crowd of […]
Saudis Wants Davis Vs. Haney; Garcia Vs. Ramirez Is Close
Saudi Arabia is looking to make Gervonta Davis vs Devin Haney in Saudi Arabia this year. They were linked with a fight after Haney’s win over Regis Prograis made him a two-weight world champion. But talks failed to progress due to question marks over who was the A-side. Haney’s fight with Prograis reportedly sold 50,000 […]
Jonas Vs. Mayer: Where To Watch Info
Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer face each other on January 20, 2024, in an IBF Welterweight Title fight from Liverpool, England. Jonas enters the fight as the favorite, as she defends her IBF Belt, which she acquired after stopping Kandi Wyatt. That made her a two-division champion, a feat which followed her accomplishments at 154 pounds. Jonas was […]
Jonas Vs. Mayer Pre-Fight Presser – Key Quotes
Natasha Jonas puts her IBF Welterweight Title on the line as she squares off against Mikaela Mayer on January 20, 2024. The two-division champion, Jonas, secured the belt after knocking out Kandi Wyatt. That success was preceded by becoming the Unified Junior Middleweight Champion. A victory over Patricia Berghult secured Jonas the WBC Belt at 154. Another win followed […]
Broner Wants Haney; Bill Haney Dismisses It
Adrien Broner has called on Bill Haney to send a contract to make the Devin Haney fight. Following Ryan Garcia’s decision to withdraw from talks over a Haney fight, Devin has been left to look elsewhere. His current options include facing Sandor Martin, Teofimo Lopez, or a move up to 147. In the short term, […]
Terence Crawford Could Face Tim Tszyu At 154 Pounds
Terence Crawford could be facing Tim Tszyu. That is according to one of Crawford’s trainers, Bernie Davis. Bud was expected to face Errol Spence Jr. in a rematch after ‘The Truth’ exercised his rematch clause following their first fight. Spence was knocked out in round nine, making Crawford the first undisputed welterweight champion of the […]
Sandor Martin Calls Out Devin Haney For His Next Fight
Sandor Martin has called out Devin Haney after signing with Top Rank. Martin is on a two-fight win streak since his loss to Teofimo Lopez, showing he is in great form. That has put him in the WBC mandatory position for the right to face Devin Haney. Haney is the current WBO 140-pound champion, having […]
John Fury: Wilder And Wallin Were Not The Same After They Fought Tyson
John Fury has had his say on Tyson Fury’s former opponents, Deontay Wilder and Otto Wallin. Both boxers appeared on ‘The Day of Reckoning’ boxing card in December in Saudi Arabia. Wallin faced Anthony Joshua in the main event, while Wilder took on Joseph Parker in the co-main event. They both came up short. Joshua […]
De La Hoya Targets Canelo Vs. Munguia
Oscar De La Hoya is targeting a major fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia. Canelo is currently coming off a win over Jermell Charlo after the latter moved up two weight classes from 154 pounds to fight for the undisputed title. It was a one-sided fight as the weight took its toll, leaving Charlo’s […]
Could the Man Who Helped Save the UFC Hang With Jamahal Hill?
The UFC’s going on 31 years in existence is a miracle in and of itself. Professional sports boom and bust all the time in the United States. But the organization once referred to as “human cockfighting” by Arizona politician John McCain survived the early smears on its reputation. But in the early 2000s, the UFC […]
Gaethje and Holloway Add to Stacked UFC 300 Card
Dana White and the UFC are determined to make UFC 300 the most well-rounded and exceptional card as the bouts ooze quality. The latest addition is this lightweight match between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway – but what are the wider implications of this fight? Is Holloway Stepping Up to Lightweight? Max Holloway is the […]
Global Fighters’ Union (GFU) Set Up To Look After Fighters' Welfare
A new body has been set up to look after the welfare of fighters from any combat sports called the Global Fighters’ Union (GFU). Looking after the career of fighters once they have retired is something lacking in major combat sports. Fighters often think about today without having regard for their future once they walk […]
Bill Haney Says Ryan Garcia Is ‘Scared' Of Fighting Devin Haney
Bill Haney has slammed Ryan Garcia for not fighting his son Devin Haney, claiming he is scared of facing him. Garcia pulled out after talks after initially reaching out following Haney’s win over Regis Prograis. There was significant hope that a fight would get made, as both boxers fought on DAZN. Oscar De La Hoya […]
Lewis Slams Joshua For Fighting Ngannou As Hearn Reacts- ‘What Does He Gain?'
Lennox Lewis has slammed Anthony Joshua for deciding to fight Francis Ngannou. Lewis responded after the consensus that Joshua had turned a corner after stopping Otto Wallin to set up the Ngannou fight. Under his new trainer Ben Davidson, the Brit looked more composed as he stepped forward with his jab, throwing his right hand […]
Joshua Slams Critics Who Claim He Is Mentally Weak – ‘People Underestimate Me'
Anthony Joshua has hit back at claims that he is mentally weak. The former unified heavyweight champion has been dealing with the perception that he is no longer the same fighter following his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Before the defeat, Joshua was dominating and knocking his opponents out. But things did not go his […]
Joe Joyce Will Face Kash Ali On March 16
Joe Joyce will return to the ring against Kash Ali on March 16, 2024. Joyce wants to bounce back from his consecutive defeats to Zhilei Zhang as he lost his WBO interim heavyweight belt. The defeat meant he could no longer challenge the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed. The manner of […]
WBC Puts Baumgardner On Probation Following Her Failed Test
The WBC has placed Alycia Baumgardner on probation after testing positive for the steroid Mesterolone. Her failed test came to light following the second defense of her titles as she secured a unanimous decision win over Christina Linardatou. The win was revenge for Baumgardner’s 2018 loss to Linardatou. That put her in the conversation for […]
Joshua Picks Usyk To Beat Fury
Anthony Joshua has picked Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight clash. Their fight takes place on February 17, 2024, for the right to become the best of their era. Joshua has faced Usyk twice, coming up short and losing on the scorecards. The Brit failed to impose his size and strength, […]
Teofimo Lopez Never Intended To Retire – ‘It Was A Publicity Stunt'
Teofimo Lopez had no intention of retiring, despite expressing his intention to do so, Lopez made those comments after beating Josh Taylor to become the WBO junior welterweight champion. The win made him a two-weight and two-time lineal champion, as he gave Taylor his first loss. After the fight, Lopez sensationally announced he was retiring […]