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Arthur Beterbiev Hits Out At Callum Smith's Approach To His ‘Atypical' VADA Tests
Arthur Beterbiev has responded to Callum Smith after reports the Brit will reveal information regarding the Russian’s atypical VADA tests. Beterbiev’s VADA tests, taken on December 6, 2023, showed the presence of human growth hormone and 5D-androstanediol. VADA labelled these as atypical findings since they can grow naturally in the body. That was not enough […]
Jai Opetaia Joins The Fury-Usyk Undercard For His Second Fight In Saudi
Jai Opetaia will have his second fight in Saudi Arabia on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk card. The main event takes place on February 17, 2024, with the winner becoming the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion. Boxing has not had an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. That is a massive […]
Oscar De La Hoya Tells Mayweather To Stay Away From Garcia In A Scathing Attack
Oscar De La Hoya has hit out at Floyd Mayweather, telling him to stay away from Ryan Garcia. Speculation is increasing that Garcia could sign with Mayweather after Ryan was pictured spending time with the boxer. This came shortly before Garcia withdrew from talks for the Devin Haney fight. This was a massive shift in […]
Du Plessis Avoided Pressing Charges On Strickland; Nate Diaz's Potential UFC Return
Dricus Du Plessis opened up about the possibility of pressing charges against Sean Strickland ahead of their UFC 297 clash. Both men will battle on January 20, 2024, as Strickland makes the first defence of his middleweight title. He picked up the belt after beating Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision to shock the world […]
Artur Beterbiev's VADA Tests Show ‘Atypical Findings'
Eddie Hearn has demanded more answers from VADA following the news that Artur Beterbiev’s blood and urine samples brought up atypical findings. Beterbiev’s results came from a sample taken on December 6, 2023, ahead of Beterbiev’s fight with Callum Smith. Reporter Kevin Iole stated the results showed Beterbiev had atypical findings for human growth hormone and […]
Beterbiev Vs. Smith Presser – Key Quotes
Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith had their final presser ahead of their light heavyweight clash this Saturday. Beterbiev defends his WBO, WBC and IBF belts, hoping to face Dmitry Bivol for undisputed. Bivol has already signed the contract to make it happen, leaving Beterbiev with the pressure to win. Beterbiev’s preparation has been hampered after his VADA tests demonstrated ‘atypical […]
Oleksiejczuk Hopes to Not Drag Wild Man Out of Pereira
Michel Pereira is one of the least predictable fighters in UFC history. More than once, in a fight Pereira was winning, he was willing to attempt a wild flying attack that left him drained of energy for the rest of the bout. All the MMA news sites used to rage about his style being exciting […]
ONE Fight Night 18: Amazon Prime Indulges in Combat Sports
The world of MMA is becoming more prominent again. ONE Championship is now securing deals across the world to broadcast its product. ONE Fight Night will be shown on Amazon Prime in key markets like the United States – but who will emerge triumphant from Bangkok? What Amazon Means for ONE Championship MMA breaking news […]
Jon Jones Undergoes Second Surgery, Won’t Impact Recovery Time
Jon Jones’ pectoral injury is holding back several things in the UFC heavyweight division. Jones was supposed to have a legacy fight to defend his belt against former champion Stipe Miocic. A torn pectoral muscle that required surgery forced him out of the fight. Jones’ injury and desire to fight Miocic upon his return have […]
De La Hoya Will Now Make Garcia Vs. Romero
Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed that he will now focus on making Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero. De La Hoya’s comments arrive after Garcia instructed his team to pull out of talks with Devin Haney. After his win over Regis Prograis, Garcia wanted Haney to become the WBC junior welterweight champion. Talks were set […]
Teofimo Lopez Calls Out Terence Crawford
Teofimo Lopez has called out Terence Crawford for a fight at 147. Lopez is readying himself to take on Jamaine Ortiz on February 8th, 2024, for the first defence of his WBO 140-pound title. His victory over Josh Taylor secured the belt as he became a two-weight world champion. If he beats Ortiz, a unification […]
Beterbiev Vs. Smith Breakdown
Artur Beterbiev faces Callum Smith from Quebec City, Canada, on January 13th in a light heavyweight clash. Beterbiev is the massive favorite and is on course to face Dmitry Bivol for undisputed. Bivol has signed for the fight, which means Beterbiev must come through the Smith fight to make it happen. Beterbiev has stopped all of his opponents in his […]
Ngannou Wants The Fury Rematch; Ngannou's PFL Debut
After their first fight, Francis Ngannou is desperately chasing a rematch with Tyson Fury. On October 28, 2023, they faced off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Fury as the big favourite. The WBC heavyweight champion secured the win but did not have it all his own way. Ngannou dropped him in the third round and […]
Subriel Matias Calls Out The Big Names In The 140-Pound Division
Subriel Matias wants to face the biggest names in the 140-pound division as he put Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Rolando Romero, And Ryan Garcia on notice. Matias is the most avoided fighter in the division, with a record of 20-1. All of his 20 wins have come through knockout, making him one of the most […]
Isaac Cruz Rules Out Tank Davis; Wants Ryan Garcia Instead
Isaac Cruz has shut down a rematch with Gervonta Davis by turning his attention to Ryan Garcia. Cruz and Davis’ only fight happened in 2021 which went the distance. Cruz managed to avoid being knocked out, unlike Davis’ 27 opponents in his 29 victories. Cruz’s courage to take the fight to Davis earned him praise. […]
Terence Crawford Dismisses A Jaron Ennis Fight
Terence Crawford has ruled out a fight with Jaron Ennis, claiming Boots rejected two chances to do so. Ennis was the IBF interim champion who was the mandatory for Crawford’s undisputed title after he beat Errol Spence Jr. Under the IBF rules, the champion must make their first defence against the mandatory. That failed to […]
Oliveira and Tsarukyan Fight at UFC 300 as Makhachev Awaits
UFC 300 might have had its biggest fight announced to date, a massive UFC lightweight bout as Charles Oliviera is set to face off against Arman Tsarukyan. With the fighters ranked so highly in the division, the winner will surely get a chance at the championship currently held by Islam Makhachev. Oliviera Wants to Re-Earn […]
How Taking Fights on Short Notice Shapes Careers
Matt Brown has been talking about his MMA career, having competed in the UFC for over a decade. He’s speculated a lot on what taking fights on very short notice does for a fighter, as to whether it is a help or a hindrance for combatants. Brown Has Experience on His Side While the MMA […]
Magomed Ankalaev Hopes to Avoid Vengeance of MMA Gods against Johnny Walker
Magomed Ankalaev’s life has changed since he fought for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 282 in December 2022. In a bizarre fight with former champion Jan Błachowicz, Ankalaev battled Błachowicz to a split draw. However, the action during the five-round fight was so underwhelming the UFC decided to book another two fighters for […]
Spence's Cataract Surgery Puts Crawford Rematch In Doubt
Errol Spence Jr.’s recent cataract surgery on his right eye may have thrown the Terence Crawford rematch into doubt. After Bud stopped Spence in the ninth round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, Spence exercised his rematch clause. Spence’s preference was for a rematch at 154 pounds after suggestions he […]