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Errol Spence Jr. Is Back – Who Will He Fight?
Errol Spence Jr. will return to boxing soon following his cataract surgery. Spence has been out of the ring since his defeat to Terence Crawford. Bud stopped the Truth in round nine to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. Spence’s defeat was accompanied by three knockdowns, as the manner of the […]
Volkanovski Needs to Tell Himself It’s OK to Take Time Off
Alexander Volkanovski needs to take some time off to smell the roses. Or maybe he can do some more acting, as his recent commercial poking fun at his age shows Volkanovski has a sense of humor. What Volkanovski needs to do is take a break from the stress and pressure of being at the top […]
Amanda Serrano ‘Sacrificed’ WBC Title To Take A Stand For Women’s Boxing
Amanda Serrano has revealed she gave up her WBC featherweight title after the organization refused to support her campaign to introduce three-minute rounds into women’s boxing. Serrano (46-2-1 30 KO) is one of the greatest female boxers in history, holding world titles in seven divisions and was the reigning undisputed featherweight champion when she vacated […]
Long Awaited UFC 300 Main Event Will Settle Who is the Light Heavyweight King
The fervor surrounding the main event announcement was getting out of control as the UFC attempted to find a bout fitting to be the headliner for the company’s 300th numbered card. What the UFC came up with will satisfy the people attending UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena on April 13. Current light heavyweight champion Alex […]
Chavez Sr. Defends Canelo For Ducking Benavidez – ‘I Can’t Speak Badly Of Canelo'
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has defended Canelo Alvarez amid criticism that he is ducking David Benavidez. Alvarez has not fought since his one-sided win over Jermell Charlo last year to retain his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. After the victory, all eyes turned towards a Benavidez fight. The Mexican Monster stopped two-weight world champion Demetrius Andrade […]
Michael Chandler Challenges Conor McGregor On WWE RAW!
Michael Chandler called out Conor McGregor at WWE Monday Night RAW. The pair have been linked with a UFC fight for some time. Their rivalry began in the TUF 31 series, where they competed as rival coaches. Chandler got the better of McGregor on the show, as his team outdid McGregor’s team. But when it […]
Tank Davis Rejects Conor Benn Bout, Brit Desperate After 2 Failed VADA Tests
Gervonta Davis will not fight Conor Benn as talks over a fight broke down. The bout was first entertained after Davis reacted to Benn’s poor performance against Peter Dobson, saying he needed three weeks to beat him. Eddie Hearn responded by making Tank Davis an offer, somewhere in the region of $10-15 million. Davis has […]
Jake Paul Offers Tommy Fury $20 Million In A Two-Fight Deal – Fury Accused Of ‘Ducking'
Jake Paul has given Tommy Fury an offer worth $20m for two fights, one of which includes an MMA bout. Paul is seeking to avenge his only loss after he came second best to Fury via a split decision. That was Paul’s only bout against a professional boxer, but he did grab the highlight of […]
Anthony Joshua: Francis Ngannou Fight ‘The Biggest Challenge Of My Life’
Anthony Joshua has described his upcoming bout with Francis Ngannou as “the biggest challenge of my life” having previously dismissed a potential showdown with the MMA star as a “gimmick”. Two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua and Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, are set to meet in the ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi […]
Catterall Grabs Taylor's Throat In Fiery Presser – ‘I Can't Wait To Smash His Brains'
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall clashed during a heated exchange in their first press conference. The two boxers meet in their rematch on April 27 after their first bout ended in major controversy. They faced off in 2022, as Taylor won a split decision to retain the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Championship Title. Most of the […]
Haggerty Already Eyeing Another Championship
Jon Haggerty isn’t ready to stop adding to his championship belt collection. Only moments after defending his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship belt, he said he would like to try winning a championship in MMA next. Haggerty has become one of the stars of ONE Championship, becoming a two-spot standout, also winning the ONE Bantamweight […]
WBC Wants More Judges And Video Replays For Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk
The World Boxing Council (WBC) wants to see the number of ringside judges for Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk increased from three to five or six, president Mauricio Sulaiman has said. WBC champion Fury and IBF, WBA, and WBO holder Usyk are set to clash on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, […]
Tyson Fury Warns Usyk With His Incredible New Physique
Tyson Fury looked in menacing form, giving boxing fans a glimpse of his training regiment. The Gypsy King is preparing for the biggest fight of his life when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world. Fury pulled out his fight with the Ukrainian, scheduled for February 17. The WBC […]
Dana White Still Has No Answer Over McGregor's Return – ‘Money Complicates A Lot Of Things'
Dana White has once again explained the latest behind Conor McGregor’s delay. The Notorious looks no closer to returning since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor underwent treatment after the loss, but his return was expected in 2023. His failure to enrol in USADA testing prevented that, as he was required […]
Manny Pacquiao Won't Fight In The Olympics – Will He Have The Mayweather Rematch?
Manny Pacquiao will not be fighting at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The Filipino had previously spoken about his desire to fight in the Olympics, a dream he had set his eyes on since his youth. But the boxer’s impoverished background prevented him from competing, something which he hoped to reverse. Under the terms […]
Edgar Berlanga Wants Canelo Alvarez – ‘I’ve Got To Do My Thing'
Edgar Berlanga is targeting a fight against Canelo Alvarez provided he beats Padraig McCrory on February 24. Berlanga is undefeated with a record of 21-0, which includes 16 wins by knockout. He is an American, which fits in line with Canelo’s recent announcement that his next fight is against an American. Reports initially put Jermall […]
Crawford In Trouble After Spence And Canelo Fights Collapse
Terence Crawford is looking for a new opponent following the collapse of the Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr. fights. Ever since Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, he has struggled to find his next opponent. The rematch with Spence was entertained at 154 pounds, […]
Gamebred MMA Provides Bare Knuckle MMA Option for Fighters Looking for Work
Fighting at the top level of MMA is a cutthroat business. In 2023, nothing happened to help make fighters feel better about their futures if life in the UFC doesn’t work out. When the Professional Fighters League purchased Bellator, it left many fighters without an alternative for work. However, some outside-the-box thinkers are trying to […]
Ilia Topuria Gives Spain Its Spot on the Grand UFC Stage With Upset Title Victory
Ilia Topuria didn’t quite call his shot. The Spanish star said he would knock out UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the first round Saturday night during UFC 298 at the Honda Center. Topuria did deliver on his prediction of a knockout. Topuria caught Volkanovski with a stiff punch along the cage that sat the […]
The Taylor Swift Effect On The World
Everyone’s talking about Swiftonomics and Taylornomics, not to mention The Swelce Effect. Even the University of Melbourne has published a paper called Ready for It? How Taylor Is Changing Modern Society. And what an effect it is, a modern phenomenon that’s got the big business all hot under the collar and marketing executives looking at […]