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What's Next For Teofimo Lopez After Beating Steve Claggett?
Teofimo Lopez defended his WBO Junior Welterweight Title by beating Steve Claggett in a unanimous decision, raising question marks over his next steps. The Takeover defended his belt successfully for the second time since he beat the former Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion Josh Taylor to get it. Lopez has been chasing the big fights in […]
Teofimo Lopez Defeats Steve Claggett Via A Unanimous Decision
Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO 140-pound title with a unanimous decision win over Steve Claggett. Prior to the fight, Lopez indicated his desire to move up to 147 to potentially fight Terence Crawford. Facing Claggett was the perfect opportunity since the challenger is a welterweight. But it was Claggett who had the better start. He pushed […]
Crawford Backs Himself To Beat Anyone – Would He Beat Mayweather?
There is very little to choose between Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather if they faced off. That is according to Oscar De La Hoya. Mayweather is regarded as one of the best ever to have put on a pair of boxing gloves. He retired undefeated with a 50-0 record, beating the most number of world […]
Canelo Could Box Berlanga In September – ‘We’re Ready To Go'
Eddie Hearn has suggested that Canelo Alvarez could box Edgar Berlanga in September. Alvarez is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia, as he remained the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. There is increasing pressure on Canelo to fight David Benavidez. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, a position he […]
Dana White Calls De La Hoya A ‘Two-Faced Lying Nut Job'
Dana White lashed out at Oscar De La Hoya as he continued their war of words. The pair have not had the best of relationship over the years. They appeared to fall out when De La Hoya questioned whether the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight should have gone ahead with suggestions that it was […]
Alex Pereira Vs. Jiri Prochazka – Who Wins?
Alex Pereira takes on Jiri Prochazka in a defense of his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt on Saturday at UFC 303. It is a rematch of their UFC 295 fight, which Pereira won via a second-round stoppage for the vacant title. After becoming a two-division champion, Pereira knocked out Jamahal Hill in the first round at […]
Estrada vs Rodriguez Predictions – ‘He Has The Skill And Firepower'
Juan Francisco Estrada takes on Jesse Rodriguez on Saturday live from Phoenix, Arizona. Estrada is one of the most decorated fighters in the sport, who is currently active. He has won titles in light flyweight, flyweight, and super flyweight categories. Estrada turned professional in 2008. He beat his rival Roman Gonzalez in 2022 to grab […]
McGregor Accuses Khabib Of Criminal Conduct – ‘When You Die, I Celebrate'
Conor McGregor has hit out at Khabib Nurmagomedov, accusing him of criminal conduct. McGregor is not having the best time when it comes to his UFC career. The Irishman pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler after suffering a toe injury. Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka will take place as McGregor still […]
Froch Laughs At Joshua's Legacy – ‘A Little Fat Kid Ruiz Made Him Quit'
Carl Froch has fired back at Anthony Joshua’s criticism of him as the duo don’t appear to be on good terms. Some WhatsApps messages between the two showed Joshua calling the ‘Cobra’ a prick. They were former friends during their time training under Rob McCracken. Under McCracken’s guidance, he became the Unified Heavyweight Champion of […]
McGregor Blasts Lobov – ‘A Rat Who Claims Benefits In Ireland, Your Country's At War'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Artem Lobov, his one-time friend and sparring partner. Their relationship is no longer on good terms after Lobov sued McGregor. He accused the Irishman of owing him millions following the sale of McGregor’s prior Proper 12 whiskey brand. The sale earned McGregor $600 million, with Lobov alleging that he was […]
Gennady Golovkin Vows To ‘Do Everything To Keep Boxing In The Olympic Program’
Former middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin has vowed to do everything in his power to “keep boxing in the Olympic program” as the sport faces an uncertain future. Boxing has been a permanent fixture at the Summer Olympics since its introduction in 1904 – except for the Stockholm Games in 1912 due to Sweden’s ban […]
Pacquiao Could Face Barrios By The End Of The Year
Manny Pacquiao could make his pro boxing return by fall against Mario Barrios. Manny retired from professional boxing in 2021 after his loss to Yordenis Ugas. The Filipino no longer looked the same fighter who thrilled fans before winning titles in eight weight classes. Since his retirement, he has had one boxing exhibition. He defeated […]
Paige VanZant Wins On Her Power Slap Debut – ‘I Knew I Could Take A Slap'
Paige VanZant won on her Power Slap debut, beating Christine Wolmarans via a unanimous decision at Power Slap 8. VanZant joined the organization which took many by surprise given that she had just signed a deal with Misfits. But prior to her Power Slap debut, VanZant made it clear that she was not here just […]
Grasso Vows To Fight At UFC 306, With Or Without Shevchenko
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso wants to fight at UFC 306 from The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. Grasso has not fought since her controversial split draw against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Noche last year. Grasso won their first encounter, as they faced off at UFC Noche in the rematch. During the rematch, […]
Saudi Arabia Continues Global Boxing Expansion With Joshua v Dubois In London
Saudi Arabia cemented its status as the new central power of global boxing with the announcement of the IBF heavyweight world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. However, this time, the bout will not be taking place in Riyadh – as all heavyweight title bouts have in recent years – but back in […]
De La Hoya Questions Devin Haney's Star Power – ‘Nobody Is Going To Forget That Beating'
Oscar De La Hoya has said Devin Haney is not a big star, questioning his star power. Haney’s loss to Ryan Gacia was overturned into a no-contest after Garcia received a one-year ban for Ostarine. But Haney is not happy, complaining that Golden Boy has not paid him. This was concerning after Garcia was required […]
Willy Hutchinson ‘Very Confident’ Of Beating Joshua Buatsi In Interim Title Bout
Willy Hutchinson said he’s “very confident” of beating Joshua Buatsi in their WBO interim light-heavyweight title bout in September. Buatsi (18-0-0 13 KO) puts his belt on the line against Hutchinson (18-1-0 13 KO) on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s IBF heavyweight world title fight with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, London on September 21. […]
Fury Unbothered By Usyk Vacating The IBF Belt
Tyson Fury is not disappointed that Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF belt, preventing the Gypsy King from fighting for undisputed in their rematch. The rematch takes place on December 21 after Usyk won the first fight via a split decision. The Ukrainian become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis. Fury has maintained that […]
McGregor Joins HITMAN World Of Assassination Video Game
Conor McGregor will appear in the HITMAN World of Assassination video game. The news comes shortly after McGregor pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. The Notorious suffered a broken toe, and he targets a return in September. The Irishman’s last UFC appearance was in 2021, as he lost to Dustin Poirier […]
Paige VanZant Slams Critics Over Power Slap Decision – ‘I Am A Gangster, I'm Here To Slap'
Paige VanZant has slammed critics over her decision to join Power Slap. VanZant has had a varied career when it comes to the combat sports industry. She made a name for herself in the UFC from 2014-2020. But the tail end of her career ended badly, losing four UFC fights on the spin. After her […]