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Jake Paul Rekindles Conflict With Dana White, Says He Is Worried By The PFL
Jake Paul has hit out at the CEO of the UFC, Dana White’s comments in response to the PFL’s recent acquisition of Bellator. Donn Davis, the PFL chairman, confirmed that there were significant plans in place for 2024 now that the sale has gone through. This included a ‘champions vs. champions’ and a ‘Bellator International […]
Jesse Rodriguez Vs. Sunny Edwards Boxing Predictions
The flyweight champions Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards prepare for their unification clash on December 16th, 2023. The fight is evenly matched, with both boxers coming into the fight as undefeated. Rodriguez has the WBO belt, and victory takes him one step closer towards undisputed. His record of 18 wins has 11 stoppages, making him a serious threat to […]
David Morrell Jr. And Sena Agbeko Make Weight For Their Super Middleweight Clash
David Morrell Jr. and Sena Agbeko made weight as they gear up for their super middleweight bout on December 16th, 2023. Morrell arrives into the fight as the favorite. His record stands at 9-0, which includes eight knockouts. The Cuban has spoken about his desire to secure the biggest fights with Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez moving forward. He arrives into […]
Pneumonia Rules out Garry of UFC 296 Fight
Too Late for a Replacement Ian Garry confirmed early on Thursday morning via MMA news websites that he would not be able to fight on the UFC 296 card, leaving Dana White with very little scope to find a replacement opponent for Vincente Luque with so short a time before the event. The fight has […]
Fedor Finally Gets His Opportunity to Fight UFC’s Best
Jon Jones didn’t decide until late in his career to wade into the deep waters at heavyweight. The greatest light heavyweight of all time became another on the list of UFC multi-division champions by bullying Cyril Gane in his first attempt at winning a championship in the heaviest weight class. But how good could Jones […]
Stevenson and Mayweather Cut From the Same Cloth
Shakur Steven and Floyd Mayweather Jr. both shined as professionals after disappointment at the end of their amateur careers. Despite having strong runs at different Olympic games, both men fell short of gold medals. Once each guy turned professional, they displayed their all-around excellence in multiple weight divisions. Mayweather was a top pay-per-view draw who […]
Sunny Edwards Taunts Bam Rodriguez For Turning Up Late, Both Weigh 111.6 Pounds For IBF/WBO Flyweight Unification
Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards made weight ahead of their unified flyweight fight on December 16th, 2023. Rodriguez arrives into the fight as the favorite as he puts his WBO belt on the line. He became the WBO champion after giving Cristian Gonzalez a unanimous decision defeat to take his record to 18-0. 11 of his wins were […]
Jake Paul Vs. Andre August Breakdown
Jake Paul and Andre August face off on December 15th, 2023, in a cruiserweight clash on DAZN. Paul faces the second professional boxer of his career following his defeat to Tommy Fury via a split decision. The Problem Child bounced back from that loss with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz, who was making […]
Teofimo Lopez In Talks To Fight Jamaine Ortiz On February 8th
Teofimo Lopez, the WBO junior welterweight champion, is reportedly in talks to fight Jamaine Ortiz on February 8th, 2024, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lopez Vs. Ortiz According to Mike Coppinger, Jose Ramirez was first offered the bout, but the boxer turned it down, leaving Ortiz as the front-runner. Lopez has not fought […]
Rodriguez Vs. Edwards: Where To Watch Info
The unified flyweight clash between Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards takes place on December 16th, 2023, live on DAZN. Rodriguez defends his WBO belt, which he won after beating Cristian Gonzalez via a unanimous decision. His record is 18-0. 11 of those victories have come from stoppages. Success takes Rodriguez a step closer to being […]
Sunny Edwards Displays Heated Emotions During Tense Press Conference Ahead Of Jesse Rodriguez Bout
Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards held their pre-fight presser before their flyweight clash on December 16th, 2023. Both fighters remain undefeated ahead of this unification clash. The WBO champion Rodriguez has 18 wins, 11 of which are knockout. He secured the title after beating Cristian Gonzalez via a unanimous decision. Edwards, meanwhile, makes the fifth […]
Eubank Jr. Sets Sights On IBO Title After Benn Fight Collapses
Negotiations for a Chris Eubank Jr. and Connor Benn fight have officially collapsed. The fight was on the cards when both boxers agreed to fight at 157-pound catchweight. It collapsed when Benn failed two VADA tests for Clomiphene, as the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) refused to sanction it. Benn protested against the findings […]
Jake Paul Hits Career-High Weight, Faces Off Intensely with Andre August
Jake Paul weighed in a career heaviest for his cruiserweight fight against Andre August on December 15th, 2023. The Problem Child takes on a tricky test as he fights his only second professional boxer. His first experience against Tommy Fury ended in defeat as he came up short via a split decision. Although Paul did bounce back with a win […]
UFC 296 Preview: Motormouth Covington Ready for What Could Be Final Title Shot
Colby Covington will be able to relax Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. When Covington fights his opponent, the American welterweight title challenger will at least be able to see his opponent coming this time. Covington hasn’t fought in the Octagon since he beat Jorge Masvidal by decision on May 5, 2022. Later […]
Colby Covington Says He Would Like a Shot at LeBron James Next
There is much to discuss in the leadup to Colby Covington and Leon Edwards’ battle for the welterweight championship fight Saturday in Paradise, Nevada. But while Covington had some barbs for his opponent and even for a potential challenger in Belal Muhammad, Covington also found time to attack Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Covington […]
Tommy Fury Prepared to Fight Former World Champion Roy Jones Jr.
Being the younger half-brother of lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has helped give Tommy Fury a lot of name recognition. Tommy, 24, started his professional boxing career in 2018. While it initially looked like he may try to pursue fighting as well, Tommy paused his career to appear on Love Island, a reality show that […]
David Morrell Jr. Vs. Sena Agbeko Final Press Conference
David Morrell Jr. and Sena Agbeko held their presser for their super middleweight clash on December 16th, 2023. Morrell is the avoided man in the 168-pound division after calling out Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez early in his career. Both Mexicans have distanced themselves from the fight since Morrell poses a high-risk, low reward as he does not have belts. But […]
Haney Rehydrated To 165 lbs For His WBC Bout Against Prograis; Tank Davis Says He Cheated
Devin Haney allegedly rehydrated to a staggering 165 pounds for his fight against Regis Prograis. Much had been said about Haney’s debut at 140, particularly since he had depleted himself at lightweight. The Dream looked comfortable in his fight with Regis Prograis as his power carried through the weight class. He dropped Prograis in the […]
David Morrell Jr. Vs. Sena Agbeko Breakdown
David Morrell Jr. takes on Sena Agbeko on December 16th, 2023, in Showtime’s final card in boxing. Morrell Jr. arrives at the fight as the heavy favorite. He is undefeated with a 9-0 record, which includes eight KOs. The current WBA regular champion’s last fight was a stoppage win over Yamaguchi Falcao. A victory for […]
Caleb Plant Calls Out Jermall Charlo – ‘I’m Not Hard To Find'
Caleb Plant has called out Jermall Charlo as he continues his attempts to secure a fight with the American. Charlo recently returned to the sport after more than two years out of the ring with mental health issues. He dominated Jose Benavidez Jr. to win a comfortable unanimous decision. His WBC middleweight title was not […]