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Paddy Pimblett Continues to Battle Weight Issues
Social media is great for sharing photos with friends. But posting things for the world to see also isn’t great for any public figure who wants to avoid taking cheap shots. Just a month ago, Paddy Pimblett fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 and looked shredded. Pimblett was physically fit and showcased muscles all over […]
UFC Middleweight’s Hottest Fighter, Brendan Allen Tries to Steal Marvin Vettori’s Spot in Rankings
Marvin Vettori took one of the most vicious, sustained beatings in UFC history last June. Despite absorbing a UFC record 249 significant strikes from Jared Cannonier, Vettori survived to see the scorecards. It’s hard to imagine there won’t be a lasting impact. Eighth-ranked Brendan Allen is planning to put Vettori’s chin to the test when […]
WBA Rankings Forecast a Significant Change in Heavyweight Division’s Future
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s pending heavyweight unification title fight hasn’t swayed the people who vote on the WBA heavyweight rankings. Many are hesitant to rank Fury, who has flirted with retirement several times over the past few years. Fury also lost some favor in the boxing community when he was knocked down in a […]
Loss to Parker Shatters Wilder’s Future Prospects
Deontay Wilder appeared to be heading toward another superfight. Wilder had been paired on the same pay-per-view card as fellow former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Dec. 23, 2023, at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. If Wilder and Joshua beat Joseph Parker and Otto Wallin, respectively, the thought was Wilder and Joshua could be […]
Chimaev Continues Streak of Bad Luck With Illness
Khamzat Chimaev entered the UFC in July 2020 as a refreshing breath of fresh air. The young fighter demonstrated his willingness to fight often and usually finished with spectacular results. During his first two months in the promotion, Chimaev took and finished three fights. However, since his win over Gerald Meerschaert in September 2020, Chimaev […]
De La Hoya Confident Of Making Haney Vs. Garcia For March
Oscar De La Hoya is optimistic he can make Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia for March. Both fighters are coming off wins in their last fight. Garcia stopped Oscar Duarte in the eighth round to mark his first win under Derrick James. Haney made history, dominating Regis Prograis to become the new WBC junior welterweight […]
Hearn Says Several Steps Needed To Make Joshua-Hrgovic For March
Eddie Hearn has said there is still a long way to go before Anthony Joshua and Filip Hrgovic face each other in March. Following Joshua’s win over Otto Wallin, the focus was on Hrgovic after Deontay Wilder lost to Joseph Parker. Wilder and Joshua’s two-fight deal no longer made sense since AJ focuses on becoming […]
Joe Joyce Plans A Big 2024, Wants Three Fights
Joe Joyce is ready to return from his losses to Zhilei Zhang with three fights next year. Joyce’s aura as the ‘Juggernaught’ came to an end in emphatic fashion as Zhang stopped him on two occasions. In the first fight, Joyce came in much lighter than was expected. Zhang targeted his eye, getting a stoppage […]
Ortiz Vs. Lawson Breakdown
Virgil Ortiz has his first fight over 147 against Frederick Lawson on January 6, 2024. Ortiz returns after a big health scare in the run-up to his last scheduled fight with Eimantas Stanionis. Ortiz fainted in the build-up, which meant their welterweight clash was pulled. The boxer went to hospital. Ortiz decided to move up from […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Jamaine Ortiz Confirmed For Super Bowl Week
Teofimo Lopez will make his first-ever defense of his WBO 140-pound belt against Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024. The clash takes place during Super Bowl Week from the Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Lopez secured the belt by giving Josh Taylor his first-ever loss in a comprehensive unanimous decision victory. The win made Lopez a […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Fredrick Lawson Pre-Fight Presser
Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Fredrick Lawson held their pre-fight presser in the run-up to their bout on January 6, 2024. Ortiz returns to the sport after collapsing in the build-up to his scheduled fight with Eimantas Stanionis. They were meant to square off in a welterweight clash only for Ortiz to faint and be taken to hospital. The […]
Calvin Ford Arrested On Assault Charges
Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, has been arrested on assault charges. The Baltimore Banner broke the news of Ford’s arrest, which took place on December 29, 2023. The authorities took action, as the trainer was allegedly leaving the Upton Boxing Gym in Baltimore, Maryland. Ford is wanted on two counts of ‘assault with a deadly weapon.’ The incident reportedly […]
Haney Mocks Garcia For Spending Time With Mayweather – ‘Floyd Can't Save You'
Devin Haney has had a jab at Ryan Garcia for hanging out with Floyd Mayweather as both men traded words on social media. Following their recent wins, Haney and Garcia started talks for a potential fight for this year. Haney became the WBC junior welterweight champion with a dominant win over Regis Prograis in his […]
Jarrell Miller Detained On Charges Of Carjacking And Burglary
Authorities reportedly apprehended Jarrell Miller on charges of carjacking and burglary. According to ESPN, the heavyweight was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, on January 2, 2024. The fighter was taken to Broward County Jail, where he is being detained on charges of “carjacking without a firearm or weapon and burglary with assault or battery.” A bond […]
Joshua In Talks To Face Ngannou In March
Anthony Joshua is reportedly in talks with Francis Ngannou for a fight in Saudi Arabia on March 16, 2024. Joshua’s confidence is riding high following his win over Otto Wallin. The heavyweight made Wallin’s team throw in the towel after round five. The victory was Joshua’s first under Ben Davidson. The fight card was accompanied […]
Teofimo Lopez Is The Best Ahead Of Haney – Says Lopez Sr.
Teofimo Lopez Sr. has claimed that his son, Teofimo Lopez Jr., is the best fighter in the junior welterweight division ahead of Devin Haney. The comments came after Haney beat Regis Prograis to win the WBC title at 140. Haney became a two-weight world champion in his first fight at the weight class. He won […]
Ngannou Looks Back On Leaving The UFC; Cyborg Vs. Harrison Is Off
Francis Ngannou reflected on his decision to leave the UFC and join the PFL. The former UFC heavyweight champion reportedly turned down an $8 million offer from the UFC to go elsewhere. Ngannou’s decision was based on the fact he would not be an independent contractor. The contract would have limited his freedom to control […]
Ben Askren Wants Masvidal Rematch; Chimaev's Health Scare
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is ready to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC 300. Masvidal recently announced he was retiring, suggesting he could fight at UFC 300. Jake Paul suggested Masvidal would face Nate Diaz before deleting his tweet. With no confirmation over who Masvidal would face, Askren was ready to step up. Askran retired […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Fredrick Lawson: Where To Watch Info
Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Fredrick Lawson on January 6, 2024, from The Theater, Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas. Ortiz enters the fight with an undefeated record of 19-0, with 19 stoppages. He will fight at junior middleweight after struggling with the welterweight limit. This caused him to collapse in the build-up for his fight with Eimantas […]
Could Fairtex Cope with UFC Competition like Weili?
Stamp Fairtex is one of the most popular fighters in ONE Championship right now. She’s the atomweight champion and is becoming very famous for her energetic performances in and outside the ring. With the media attention growing, could she turn up in the UFC and compete against the likes of Zhang Weili? Fairtex in the […]