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Shakur Stevenson Needs A Mayweather-Esque Performance – ‘He’s Very Boring'
Shakur Stevenson needs a massive moment to boost his popularity. That is according to Cris Algieri. Shakur defends his WBC Lightweight Title against Artem Harutyunyan. He acquired the belt after beating Edwin De Los Santos for the vacant title. But the performance from Stevenson was criticized. He was boxing on the outside, while De Los […]
Jack Catterall Still Aims On Becoming Undisputed
Jack Catterall still has aims on becoming undisputed at 140 pounds. Catterall missed the chance to become undisputed after losing to Josh Taylor in 2022. The Brit lost a split decision in a controversial loss, with many feeling that Catterall had done enough to outbox Taylor. The rematch was meant to happen immediately. However, that […]
UFC Owner Singles Out Joe Biden And Donald Trump For Criticism
Ari Emanuel, the owner of the UFC, has slammed US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump following their presidential debates. Emanuel is a Democrat supporter, often having donated to the Party. He is also Rahm Emanual’s brother, who was the ex-President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff. Biden is running for a second term in office. […]
Shane Fury Blames Father John For Tyson’s Loss To Usyk – ‘Not The Best Instructions'
Tyson Fury’s brother, Shane Fury, has criticized their father John Fury’s corner work in the Oleksandr Usyk fight. Fury lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. Despite it being close on the cards, Usyk was far by far the dominant fighter. Aside from the middle rounds, Usyk was […]
Jon Jones Expects To Fight In November – ‘It's Really Happening'
Jon Jones has said he will return to the UFC on November 9 against Stipe Miocic. The UFC Heavyweight Champion pulled out of his title defense against Miocic at UFC 295. This was after damaging his pectoral muscle in sparring. Jones underwent surgery, followed by further surgery on his elbow. Tom Aspinall wanted Jones stripped […]
De La Hoya Bashes WBC For Banning Garcia – ‘Ryan Is Not A Racist, I Heard He Does Shrooms'
Oscar De La Hoya has come to Ryan Garcia’s defense, stating that the WBC acted too hastily in banning him. The WBC cut ties with Garcia following a series of controversial posts on X. The posts were derogatory comments centred around African Americans, Christians, Muslims and George Floyd, to name a few. The boxer deleted […]
Gervonta Davis' Team Blasts Ryan Garcia For His Racial Slurs, Rules Out A Rematch – ‘See A Shrink'
Gervonta Davis’ coach, Kenny Ellis, says Tank will never fight Ryan Garcia again following the latter’s racial slurs on X. Garcia posted a series of tweets, sparking outrage, with derogatory comments about African Americans, George Floyd, Christians and Muslims, to name a few groups. He later deleted the posts and apologised as he stated he […]
Harutyunyan Trolls Shakur – ‘His Fans Want Him To Lose'
Artem Harutyunyan has taunted Shakur Stevenson, stating that fans want him to lose. Harutyunyan chases his first world title as he seeks Shakur’s WBC Lightweight Title. The German lost to Frank Martin in his last fight after taking a knee in the final round. He had been out-boxing Martin prior to that incident. Meanwhile, Stevenson […]
Jake Paul’s Manager Shuts Down Critics Of The Tyson Fight – ‘Age Is The Equalizing Factor'
Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul’s manager, has shut down criticism over the upcoming Mike Tyson fight. The fight was initially set for June 20 live on Netflix. However, the fight was called off after Tyson withdrew with an inflamed ulcer. This led to increasing calls for the fight to be canceled. Tyson will be 58 when […]
Dana White Talks Up The UFC's Next Broadcasting Deal
Dana White has praised the UFC, stating that many organizations are interested in acquiring its rights. The UFC inked a lucrative deal in 2018 with ESPN, which will last until 2025. The terms of the agreement meant that ESPN would show UFC fights exclusively. This also includes any PPV events. The deal is worth $1.5 […]
Regis Prograis Not Focused On Jack Catterall Or Judges, Only Himself: ‘I’ve Got To Train For Me’
Regis Prograis insists he’s focused only on himself and getting back to his best as the former super-lightweight world champion prepares for his title eliminator bout with Jack Catterall in August. Prograis (29-2-0 24 KO) faces Catterall (29-1-0 13 KO) in Manchester, England on August 24 in what is expected to be a world title […]
Alex Pereira Went From Adesanya’s Rival to One of UFC’s Kingpins
Alex Pereira took a four-year break from mixed martial arts before he returned in November 2020. Pereira has set the sport on fire, piling up an 8-1 record, capturing the light heavyweight and middleweight championships and collecting five wins over former UFC championships. The question for Pereira, who is the current light heavyweight champion, is […]
Prochazka's Witchcraft Claims Against Pereira Cost Him
Jiri Prochazka was always facing a tough task to beat Alex Pereira when he started worrying about allegations of ‘witchcraft.’ In the build-up to their UFC 303 clash, Prochazka bizarrely claimed that Pereira was using ‘spirits’ in the big fights to get the better of his opponent. Alex refused to entertain such talk, as he […]
WBC Bans Ryan Garcia After His Controversial X Posts – ‘This Is A Mess'
Ryan Garcia has sparked controversy with a series of posts on X. Garcia shared various posts with suggestions that he was using racist language against African Americans and discriminating against certain groups. It is claimed Garcia used the n-word. Further tweets allegedly disparaged George Floyd, Mexicans and Muslims, to name a few. While those tweets […]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Eubank Jr. In The Works, Fans Unhappy – ‘Disgraceful Fight'
Canelo Alvarez is in negotiations to fight Chris Eubank Jr. for his upcoming fight. Reports indicate that the Mexican is moving away from the other two front runners, Edgar Berlanga and Jermall Charlo. Berlanga was considered the favorite, given he has a Puerto Rican fanbase that help sell a big PPV on Mexican Independence Day. […]
Pacquiao Wins Major Legal Case Against Paradigm Sports – ‘Winning Even In Retirement'
Manny Pacquiao has been given a substantial legal victory after winning his case against Paradigm Sports Management. The Filipino was ordered to pay the company $5.1 million after reports that he had breached their contract. Pacman signed an alleged exclusive deal with the agency, allowing the company to negotiate his future fights. While that may have […]
Daniel Dubois Needs To Improve Defense To Beat Anthony Joshua, Says Trainer
Daniel Dubois’ trainer Don Charles has admitted his fighter needs to improve his defense if he wants to beat Anthony Joshua and retain his IBF heavyweight world title. Dubois (21-2-0 20 KO) faces Joshua (28-3-0 25 KO) in the biggest all-British fight of the year on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Joshua […]
Andy Cruz: Can The ‘Super Special’ Cuban Become The Best Lightweight In The World?
Andy Cruz will return to the ring in just under one month when the Cuban takes his place on the undercard of the August 3 mega-event in Los Angeles. Terence Crawford will be the big star of the show when he aims to become a three-weight world champion against WBA super-welterweight belt holder Israil Madrimov. […]
Shakur Stevenson Blasts Bob Arum – ‘Top Rank Or Nothing, Just Shut Up'
Shakur Stevenson is unhappy with Top Rank as he entered the final fight of his contract. Stevenson’s next fight is this Saturday as he defends his WBC Lightweight Title against Artem Harutunyan. Shakur won the vacant title against Edwin De Los Santos but received criticism for his fighting style, resulting in many boos during the […]
Joshua Is Back To His Best – ‘There’s A Different Animal'
Paulie Malignaggi says Anthony Joshua is a much better fighter since working with Ben Davidson. Davidson joined Joshua’s team following his fight with Robert Helenius. Although Joshua stopped Helenius, he looked short of confidence. He parted ways with Derrick James as Davidson came in. Davidson and Joshua have had two fights together. Joshua stopped Otto […]