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Bill Haney Says Ryan Garcia Is ‘Scared' Of Fighting Devin Haney
Bill Haney has slammed Ryan Garcia for not fighting his son Devin Haney, claiming he is scared of facing him. Garcia pulled out after talks after initially reaching out following Haney’s win over Regis Prograis. There was significant hope that a fight would get made, as both boxers fought on DAZN. Oscar De La Hoya […]
Lewis Slams Joshua For Fighting Ngannou As Hearn Reacts- ‘What Does He Gain?'
Lennox Lewis has slammed Anthony Joshua for deciding to fight Francis Ngannou. Lewis responded after the consensus that Joshua had turned a corner after stopping Otto Wallin to set up the Ngannou fight. Under his new trainer Ben Davidson, the Brit looked more composed as he stepped forward with his jab, throwing his right hand […]
Joshua Slams Critics Who Claim He Is Mentally Weak – ‘People Underestimate Me'
Anthony Joshua has hit back at claims that he is mentally weak. The former unified heavyweight champion has been dealing with the perception that he is no longer the same fighter following his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Before the defeat, Joshua was dominating and knocking his opponents out. But things did not go his […]
Joe Joyce Will Face Kash Ali On March 16
Joe Joyce will return to the ring against Kash Ali on March 16, 2024. Joyce wants to bounce back from his consecutive defeats to Zhilei Zhang as he lost his WBO interim heavyweight belt. The defeat meant he could no longer challenge the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed. The manner of […]
WBC Puts Baumgardner On Probation Following Her Failed Test
The WBC has placed Alycia Baumgardner on probation after testing positive for the steroid Mesterolone. Her failed test came to light following the second defense of her titles as she secured a unanimous decision win over Christina Linardatou. The win was revenge for Baumgardner’s 2018 loss to Linardatou. That put her in the conversation for […]
Joshua Picks Usyk To Beat Fury
Anthony Joshua has picked Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight clash. Their fight takes place on February 17, 2024, for the right to become the best of their era. Joshua has faced Usyk twice, coming up short and losing on the scorecards. The Brit failed to impose his size and strength, […]
Teofimo Lopez Never Intended To Retire – ‘It Was A Publicity Stunt'
Teofimo Lopez had no intention of retiring, despite expressing his intention to do so, Lopez made those comments after beating Josh Taylor to become the WBO junior welterweight champion. The win made him a two-weight and two-time lineal champion, as he gave Taylor his first loss. After the fight, Lopez sensationally announced he was retiring […]
What Next for Walker After Ankalaev Loss?
Johnny Walker entered the UFC Fight Night wanting to secure himself a better ranking in the light heavyweight rankings…yet he came up short and lost the match to Magomed Ankalaev. Where does this leave the Brazilian fighter and his career going forward? Still in the Top 10 Light Heavyweights While this loss to Magomed Ankalaev […]
Would Marshall Have Defeated Ragosina
Savannah Marshall holds three of the four belts at super middleweight, and 2024 is set to be a big year for the fighter from Hartlepool. Can she win the fourth belt? Will she impress in her PFL debut? Natascha Ragosina retired from boxing as an undefeated super middleweight, but would she have been as successful […]
Joshua And Ngannou's First Fight Presser – Key Moments
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou held their first pre-fight presser for their bout on March 8, 2024. The pair have a deal to face each other in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua enters the fight with a stoppage win over Otto Wallin. He was expected to face Deontay Wilder, but the Bronze Bomber came up short […]
Fury And Usyk Will Fight For A New Undisputed Belt
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for a bespoke undisputed heavyweight championship belt made by Saudi Arabia. Both men face off on February 17, 2024, for the right to become the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion. Boxing’s last undisputed champion was in 1999 when Lennox Lewis overcame Evander Holyfield. Fury defends his WBC heavyweight title […]
Turki Alalshikh Wants Joshua-Ngannou Winner Vs. Fury-Usyk Winner
Turki Alalshikh says Anthony Joshua or Francis Ngannou will likely face the winner of Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua and Ngannou face off on March 8, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A month prior, Fury and Usyk will battle it out for the right to become the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion. A rematch clause […]
Lopez Backs Lomachenko To Beat Kambosos – ‘Mark My Words'
Teofimo Lopez Jr. has backed Vasiliy Lomachenko to stop George Kambosos Jr. The duo have reached a deal to face each other on May 12, 2024, for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Having shared a ring with them, Lopez knows what it takes to face both men. Lopez shocked the world by beating Lomachenko to […]
Hopkins Blasts ‘Drama Queens' In Boxing – Is It Ryan Garcia?
Bernard Hopkins has hit out at fighters trading shots at each other on social media at the expense of getting into the ring. Social media has become another tool for boxers to raise their profile outside of the ring. Boxers can instantly connect with their fanbase, which has many benefits and drawbacks. Ryan Garcia is […]
De La Hoya Slams Dana White For Saying MMA Fighters Are Not Making Money In Boxing
Oscar De La Hoya has hit back at Dana White after the CEO of the UFC dismissed claims MMA fighters are crossing over into boxing for money. Some of the UFC’s biggest stars have ventured into boxing and earned big purses. Francis Ngannou secured his highest-ever payday by boxing Tyson Fury, making him around over […]
UFC 297: Women’s Bantamweight Division Back; Du Plessis Looks for Gold
The Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, is primed for enthralling MMA fights from the entire UFC 297 card. Sean Strickland defends his UFC Middleweight championship against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. The vacant Women’s Bantamweight Championship is also on the line as Raquel Pennington fights Mayra Bueno Silva. Du Plessis’ Rise to Glory […]
Parker Vs. Zhang Set To Take Place On AJ Vs. Ngannou
Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang will face each other on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou main event. Joshua and Ngannou have reached a deal to face each other on March 8, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as they held their first presser today. The fight came about following the collapse of the Deontay Wilder […]
Ankalaev Puts Walker to Sleep and Puts Controversy Over First Fight to Bed
Magomed Ankalaev couldn’t help but think another disappointment was coming. During the first round of his fight night card Saturday night in Las Vegas, Ankalaev accidentally kicked Johnny Walker below the belt. The fight between the two men last year ended following a doctor’s stoppage following an illegal knee. But this time, there was no […]
George Kambosos Jr. Vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko Set For May 12th
George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko will fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title in Perth, Australia, on May 12, 2024. Kambosos will aim to become a world champion for the second time after having shocked the world by beating Teofimo Lopez. The win earned him the IBF, WBA and WBO belts as he unified […]
Crawford And Bomac Win Ring Magazine Awards
Terence Crawford won the 2023 ‘Ring Magazine Performance of the Year award’ for his win over Errol Spence Jr, marking a spectacular year for the boxer. Bud became the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era after stopping Spence in the ninth round. He dropped Spence three times on his way to becoming undisputed […]