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Tyson Fury Dismisses Retirement Talk, Maps Out Five-Fight Plan
Tyson Fury has dismissed claims that he will soon retire from boxing after postponing his undisputed heavyweight world title fight with Oleksandr Usyk. WBC champion Fury (34-0-1 24 KO) was scheduled to face IBF, WBO, and WBA title holder Usyk in Saudi Arabia on February 17, but was forced to postpone the bout after a […]
Who Is Ben Whittaker, The Fast-Rising British Boxer Causing A Stir?
He’s been compared to ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed, can count the likes of Shakur Stevenson and Anthony Joshua among his ever-increasing fanbase, and has seen his social media following skyrocket in recent days. He’s also been criticized by some for excessive showboating and disrespecting his opponents. One thing is for sure, though: the boxing world is […]
Manny Pacquiao Begins Training – Shows Off Insane Footwork
Manny Pacquiao is putting in the hard work ahead of his exhibition fight with Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek on April 20. Pacman’s last professional fight was a unanimous decision loss against Yordenis Ugas in 2021. Since then, Pacquiao has had one exhibition fight, beating DK Yoo via a unanimous decision. The fight was done […]
Tim Bradley Says Canelo Could Fight Spence
Tim Bradley has suggested that Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr. could face off under the Mexican’s three-fight deal with the PBC. Alvarez moved away from fighting with DAZN to sign a deal with PBC. Under his first fight, he took on Jermell Charlo. The American moved up two weight classes to fight for the […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Jamaine Ortiz Breakdown
Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz face off on Thursday for WBO Junior Welterweight Title, live on ESPN. Lopez arrives into the fight as the massive favorite. He is the current WBO champion after having beaten Josh Taylor to give the Brit his first loss. The victory made Lopez a two-weight world champion. Shortly after the […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Jamaine Ortiz: Where To Watch Info
Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz will square off on February 8 for the chance to win the WBO Junior Welterweight Title. The Takeover has his first defense of the belt after coming through Josh Taylor with a unanimous decision win. Heading into the fight, Lopez spoke on how he feels much stronger and faster, having […]
Josh Thomson: Dana White Faces Media Blackball Over Ties With Donald Trump
An ex-UFC fighter, Josh Thomson, has accused the media of portraying Dana White negatively because of his political views. The CEO of UFC has been vocal about his good relationship with former US President Donald Trump. Trump had asked White to speak at a Republican National Convention in 2016 when he was campaigning for president. […]
Pyfer’s Power Needs to Test Other Top Contenders
Joe Pyfer is in the position many prospects have found themselves in during their UFC careers. Pyfer has picked up three straight dominant wins on the main roster at middleweight after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Finishing fights helps build a fanbase around a fighter. With the fanbase in place, the UFC […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Jamaine Ortiz Pre-Fight Presser – Key Highlights
Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz had their pre-fight presser ahead of their WBO Junior Welterweight Title clash, live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay, in Las Vegas on February 8. The Takeover secured the belt after giving Josh Taylor his first career defeat. The victory meant Lopez became a two-weight world champion. He was […]
UFC Great Predicts Ngannou Will Be Boxing World Champion This Year
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has boldly predicted that Francis Ngannou will become the boxing heavyweight champion of the world “by the end of this year”. Ngannou held the UFC heavyweight title between September 2021 and March 2022 before leaving the promotion at the end of his contract. He made his professional boxing debut […]
Teofimo Lopez Expects Jamaine Ortiz ‘To Give Me A Run For My Money’
Teofimo Lopez Jr. insisted he will not be taking Jamaine Ortiz lightly when the pair meet in their WBO super-lightweight world title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday. Lopez (19-1-0 13 KO) puts the title he took from Josh Taylor on the line against his fellow American at the Michelob Ultra Arena. While ‘The Takeover’ […]
Do Combat Sports Returns Ever Pay Off?
Kevin Lee has announced that he will be returning to MMA after only stating that he was retiring in July 2023. Does coming back from retirement ever work in MMA or boxing? Sometimes, staying away is better, while some can seize the opportunity. Lee Hasn’t Been Away for a Long At the time of Kevin […]
John Fury Calls Out Froch For A Wembley Fight – ‘Snake, Hater, I Will Fight You'
John Fury has called out Carl Froch for a fight at Wembley Stadium following their war of words. Those comments were made in response to Froch’s criticism of Tyson Fury as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world. Fury pulled out of the fight scheduled for February 17 […]
Ngannou Sends Joshua An Ominous Warning – ‘I’m Going To Take His Soul'
Francis Ngannou has promised to take Anthony Joshua’s soul ahead of their boxing bout on March 8. The two have a deal to face off in Saudi Arabia, which will be Ngannou’s second boxing fight. On his debut against Tyson Fury, he defied the expectations by putting on an impressive performance. He dropped the WBC […]
Hearn Slams Shakur Stevenson For Retiring – ‘Finish Your Tantrum, Get Off Twitter'
Eddie Hearn has slammed Shakur Stevenson’s behavior on social media following the announcement of his retirement. Stevenson confirmed he was walking away from the sport shortly after the WBO mandated Emanuel Navarrete vs Denys Berinchyk for the vacant lightweight belt. Shakur had hoped to face Navarrette to unify the division. Stevenson holds the WBC Lightweight […]
Teofimo Lopez Sr. Rules Out The Haney Fight – Wants Romero Or Cruz Next
Teofimo Lopez Sr. wants his son, Teofimo Lopez, to take on the winner of Rolando Romero vs. Isaac Cruz. Lopez is gearing up to face Jamaine Ortiz on February 8 in the first defense of his WBO Junior Welterweight Title. He acquired the belt after giving the former Undisputed Champion at 140 his first-ever career […]
Stephen Espinoza Downplays Worries Over PBC's Deal With Amazon Prime Video – ‘I Can Help'
Stephen Espinoza, the former Showtime executive, has reacted to PBC’s new multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video. The news came about after Showtime announced its exit from boxing in 2023. The announcement ended a remarkable 37 years of broadcasting in the sport. They joined their former rivals HBO in leaving. Espinoza has not taken up […]
Trout Claims Vacant Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Welterweight Title in Front of Record Crowd
Austin Trout is no stranger to fighting in front of big crowds. The apex of Trout’s boxing career featured him attempting to win the WBC light middleweight championship from Canelo Alvarez in April 2013 in the Alamodome in San Antonio. But Trout’s fight at the Bare Knuckle Fight Championship 57 event provided a lift for […]
Carl Weathers’ Role as Apollo Creed Helped Set Standard for Boxing Movies
When listing the best boxing movies, it’s challenging to figure out how to include everything from the Rocky/Creed franchise in the proper place. Creating a top five list for boxing movies leaves a stiff group of competition jostling for position. Recently, Carl Weathers passed away at the age of 76. Weathers played several roles during […]
Beterbiev Backed To Stop ‘Overrated’ Bivol In Undisputed Title Fight
Former light-heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk is convinced Artur Beterbiev will beat Dmitrii Bivol and become the division’s undisputed king. It was announced last week that Beterbiev – the WBC, IBF, and WBO title holder – will fight WBA champion Bivol on June 1 in Saudi Arabia. Their undisputed fight is set to headline the […]