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BKFC 53 Preview: Champion Against Undefeated Contender
Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, is the venue for BKFC 53. This card has a rich range of different weight division contests, as it displays just how bare-knuckle boxing is growing as a sport. The main event pits David Mundell against the undefeated challenger, Doug Coltrane, with the BKFC Middleweight Championship on the […]
Battle of Underdog Heavyweight Ruiz vs Douglas Would Make For Fascinating Fight
Battles between world heavyweight boxing champions are usually seen as the battle of titans. Seeing Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman, Mike Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis, and countless others featuring world class fighters that people won’t forget. But not every heavyweight challenger resonates in the annals of history. Sometimes, though, there are flashes in the pan […]
Wilder Vs. Ngannou Talks Underway, Hearn Wants AJ Vs. Ngannou/Fury
In today’s boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has stated that talks have begun with Francis Ngannou over a boxing fight. The comments came following Ngannou’s performance against Tyson Fury. While the former UFC heavyweight champion came out second best in a split-decision defeat, Ngannou was deemed to be the winner amongst some of […]
Ngannou Feels ‘Bitter' After The Fury Loss, Fury May Be ‘Psychologically' Damaged
In the latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou has admitted that he feels ‘bitter’ following his controversial loss to Tyson Fury. The ex-UFC heavyweight champion was making his boxing debut in a bout where he exceeded all expectations. Ngannou managed to drop Fury in the third round and appeared to land the more telling blows only […]
Jon Jones Praises Ngannou's Performance Against Fury – ‘He Did Great'
In some boxing and MMA news, Jon Jones gave Francis Ngannou his credit for the latter’s performance on his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. Ngannou defied all expectations by putting on a performance that brought him on the cusp of victory. Not only did the MMA fighter manage to last the distance, but the former […]
Ngannou Knocking Down Fury Opens Other Doors
The thought of Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury boxing like they did Saturday night in Abu Dhabi initially seemed silly. It still seems odd now. Fury, the lineal heavyweight boxing champion, should have made quick work of Nganou, who was the heavyweight champion in the UFC before he abandoned the promotion in search of a […]
Ngannou Willing To Fight In MMA And Boxing, Ngannou Will Be Ranked In WBC's Top Ten
In the latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou has revealed that he still plans on fighting in MMA despite his recent boxing bout with Tyson Fury. The MMA fighter gave a good account of himself, despite coming out second best to Fury in a split-decision loss: 94-95, 96-93, 95-94. In the aftermath, a certain subset of […]
Usyk Reacts To Fury-Ngannou, Fury-Usyk December Date In Doubt
In the latest boxing news, Oleksandr Usyk has reacted to Tyson Fury’s split-decision win over Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The unified heavyweight champion had been ringside as Fury took part in a major crossover event. Prior to the fight, the narrative was that Fury would end up stopping the former UFC heavyweight champion […]
Carl Froch Claims ‘Corruption' Prevented An Ngannou Win, Ngannou Reacts Too
In some latest boxing news, Carl Froch has claimed that Francis Ngannou had been robbed in his ‘split-decision’ loss to Tyson Fury. The former UFC heavyweight champion was making his boxing debut in a fight where he far exceeded the expectations that were put on him. Prior to the fight, Fury was expected to come […]
Warren Wants To Work With Ngannou Moving Forward – ‘He Is Solid'
In the latest boxing news, Frank Warren has revealed that he aims to work with Francis Ngannou moving forward following the latter’s impressive performance against Tyson Fury. The former UFC heavyweight champion was making his boxing debut in a bout where he impressed the boxing community. Although the decision may have gone against him, in […]
O’Shaquie Foster Stops Eduardo Hernandez In The 12th Round To Avoid A Massive Upset
In some latest boxing news, O’Shaquie Foster, the WBC super featherweight champion, stopped Eduardo Hernandez in the final round to retain his title as a loss looked likely. Foster was up against his mandatory, who proved to be a stern test as the champion left it late to get the win. At the time of […]
Krassyuk Wants The Best Version Of Fury, Zhang Dismisses Fury's Win Over Ngannou
In some boxing news, Alex Krassyuk, Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, is wanting to see the best version of Tyson Fury in the upcoming undisputed championship bout. Fury managed to overcome Francis Ngannou in a controversial split decision, with many feeling that the Gypsy King had come out second best. Ngannou inflicted some damage on the boxer, […]
Warren Claims Fury-Usyk May Now Happen Next Year, The Ukrainian Responds
In today’s boxing news, Frank Warren has stated that the undisputed clash between Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could be pushed back until 2024. The comments arrived in the aftermath of Fury’s controversial split-decision win over Francis Ngannou. Despite being given the win, members of the boxing community suggested that Ngannou should have come out […]
Hearn Wants Eubank-Benn Signed Within Seven Days, Chris Eubank Sr. Responds
In the latest boxing news, Eddie Hearn is intent on making an agreement between Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. for a fight within the seven days. The two boxers were on course to face each other in October 2022, only for the fight to be pulled after Benn failed two VADA tests for Clomiphene. […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Will Now Take Place In February 2024 Following The Gypsy King's ‘Injury'
In some top boxing news, Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk has been delayed with the news that the bout will now take place in February 2024 in another major setback for boxing fans. The duo were expected to face each other on December 23rd, 2023, after finally agreeing a deal which would have crowned the […]
McGregor Rates Ngannou's Chances Against Fury
Conor McGregor has given his take on Tyson Fury’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The two will prepare for battle on October 28th, 2023, as Ngannou makes his boxing debut. And McGregor is fully aware of the difficulties that can emerge when facing a boxer. The Notorious made his own boxing debut in 2017 when he […]
Fury Vs Ngannou Post-Fight Reaction – ‘Corrupt Shambles, Francis Won'
In the latest boxing news, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou served up a thriller in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Gypsy King came through to win via a split decision. However, the manner of the win and the result itself was heavily questioned. Ngannou defied the criticism that was coming his way to land the […]
Eddie Hearn Calls For Major Changes In Boxing -We Will Be Parting Ways With Fighters'
In some boxing news, Eddie Hearn has demanded that changes be made within the sport of boxing in order to make it sustainable. Hearn’s comments touch a significant part of the criticism that he has faced since working with DAZN. The Matchroom Boxing promoter was reportedly given a billion-dollar budget in order to get the […]
Wilder Could Join Power Slap, Amir Khan On AJ's Recent Isolation
In some latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder has hinted at his next move following the sport of boxing. The former WBC heavyweight champion is currently struggling to find an opponent following his first-round stoppage win over Robert Helenius in 2022, almost a year ago, as the boxer’s recent inactivity continues. The attempts at making a […]
Malignaggi And Algieri Give Their Take On Fury Vs. Ngannou
Paulie Malignaggi has backed Tyson Fury to start on the front foot against Francis Ngannou when the pair meet on October 28th, 2023. The crossover fight will be part of the Riyadh Season, with the pressure being on Fury to perform. The WBC heavyweight champion is rightly the favorite, given that Ngannou has never set […]