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Is Gervonta Davis Ducking The Best?
Gervonta Davis is arguably one of the most recognisable boxers around, as we take a look at his career highlights in in today’s boxing news. The lightweight is currently undefeated with a record of 29 wins, with 27 coming by way of knockout. And yet, the perception around Davis is that he has not achieved […]
De La Hoya Slams The IBF For Stripping Crawford
In the latest boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya has hit back at the IBF over their decision to strip Terence Crawford of his welterweight belt. Bud achieved history by becoming the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era by stopping Errol Spence Jr. in the ninth round, and as a consequence, he became […]
Logan Paul Retires From Boxing – ‘I’m Going To Be A Wrestler Now'
In some top boxing news, Logan Paul has confirmed that he has retired from the sport of boxing to focus on his WWE career. Paul’s last boxing fight, therefore, ended with a win over Dillon Danis after the latter was disqualified for attempting two MMA moves: a takedown and a guillotine choke. Danis was making […]
Zhang Tells Hearn To ‘Send Over The Contract' For An AJ Fight
In the latest boxing news, Zhilei Zhang has called on Eddie Hearn to honor his words over a fight with Anthony Joshua by making an offer. Zhang is the current WBO heavyweight interim champion after having beaten Joe Joyce consecutively to put himself in line for a shot at the winner of Tyson Fury vs. […]
Why Does Floyd Mayweather Call Himself ‘TBE'?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. brands himself as ‘TBE,’ otherwise known as the best ever. In a career where he never lost a boxing match, it is hard to argue against that claim. However, given that this is one facet of determining whether or not a fighter is the best, it is only fitting that Mayweather’s accomplishments […]
Eddie Hearn Hits Back At Teofimo Lopez's DAZN Criticism
In the latest boxing news, Eddie Hearn has hit back at Teofimo Lopez’s comments that DAZN would go out of the boxing business within five years. Lopez has not been the biggest fan of DAZN ever since he fought on the platform and lost to George Kambosos Jr. In the aftermath of the fight, Lopez […]
Who Should Anthony Joshua Fight Next?
In today’s boxing news, Anthony Joshua is no longer the force that he once used to be as the former unified heavyweight champion aims to get back to the top of the heavyweight division. Following his consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, the Brit hired Derrick James as his trainer as wins over Jermaine Franklin and […]
Claressa Shields Wants The Savannah Marshall Rematch
In the latest boxing news, Claressa Shields could end up facing Savannah Marshall in a boxing rematch in 2024. That is according to her promoter Dmitriy Salita. The pair first faced each other in an undisputed middleweight fight as Shields took the win on the scorecards. Prior to that, Marshall had beaten Shields in the […]
BKFC Bulgaria: Local Legends Fight on International Stage
Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship might be based out of Philadelphia, United States, and held the majority of its events in the US – but the show is going on the road with the latest event, BKFC 54, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, aptly named BKFC Bulgaria. Dimitrov Gets Global Stage Rosen Dimitrov might not be […]
Morrell Jr. To Face Sena Agbeko In The Main Event On December 16th
In the latest boxing news, David Morrell Jr. will reportedly defend his WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight title against Sena Agbeko on December 16th, 2023. The fight was initially set to go head on the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia card only for it to be called off. The Nevada State Athletic Commission discovered an abnormality […]
UFC 295: Light Heavyweight Division Circus; Hardworking Andrade
Madison Square Garden is a venue steeped in combat sports history. Whether it’s countless boxing fights or professional wrestling events, this building in New York City can be considered the ultimate destination for fighters. So, what will unfold in the Garden at UFC 295? Procházka and Pereira Fight for Vacant Light Heavyweight Belt The […]
Would Grasso Conquer Hamasaki?
Alexa Grasso is an accomplished champion in the UFC right now, embroiled in a fantastic feud with Valentina Shevchenko. Yet, how would she have got on against another international star from yesteryear, specifically Ayaka Hamasaki? The Japanese fighter had a penchant for making her opponents tap. Would Grasso submit? Grasso’s UFC Rise The Mexican […]
Teofimo Lopez Sr. Wants His Son To Box George Kambosos Jr. Next
In the latest boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Sr. wants his son, Teofimo Lopez, to face George Kambosos Jr. in his next fight. The fight would be a rematch of their 2021 encounter where the Australian won by a split decision to become the new IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight champion: 115-111, 113-114, 115-112. The result […]
Shakur Stevenson Wants Haney At 140, Convinced That Tank Davis Will Fight Him
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has revealed that he would be willing to fight Devin Haney at 140 pounds. The pair could have faced each other at 135 pounds as Stevenson was the mandatory for the WBC belt. However, Haney would end up moving up to 140 pounds to face Regis Prograis for the […]
What Does the Future Hold for Taila Santos?
MMA news sites have reported that Taila Santos has been released by the UFC just days after the promotion held a successful event in her homeland of Brazil. Despite still being ranked #6 in her division at the time of her departure, Now a free agent, what does the future hold for Santos? Unclear […]
Song Yadong Will Highlight UFC’s Return to China
The UFC is returning to normal after the COVID-19 restrictions have started easing up. While the UFC was stuck in the Apex in Las Vegas due to being unable to host large crowds, there weren’t any main live events held worldwide. But on Dec. 9, the UFC will return to Shanghai for the first time […]
Dalby’s Upset Win Joins Ever-Growing Pantheon of Surprising Upsets
Since its creation 30 years ago, the UFC stated that it didn’t want to be like boxing. One of the most critical aspects of that has been not protecting undefeated fighters. Once you make it to the big time, the UFC was willing to match fighters up with whoever would take the bout, even if […]
Would Stevenson still be undefeated in Freitas’ era?
Shakur Stevenson, with his 20-0 record, is one of the most exciting and impressive boxers on the contemporary circuit. Having dominated large sections of the featherweight division, the 26-year-old is now transitioning to lightweight. The question is, however, would he have had the same success if he had shared the era with Acelino Freitas? […]
Jake Paul Hits Back At Criticism Over His Next Fight, Nate Diaz Welcomes Wilder Into MMA
In the latest boxing news, Jake Paul has hit back at the criticism that has emerged to his next boxing fight against Andre August. The Problem Child recently beat Nate Diaz via a unanimous decision to bounce back from his loss to Tommy Fury, which happened to be the first defeat of his career. And […]
Breaking: Jake Paul Vs. Andre August Confirmed For December 15th
In some breaking boxing news, Jake Paul will fight Andre August at cruiserweight on December 15th, 2023, as the ‘Problem Child’ will face the second professional boxer of his career in a ten-round bout. Paul will aim to continue the momentum that he has built, following his victory over Nate Diaz on August 5th, 2023. […]