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Bas Rutten Tries to Tame Powerful Derrick Lewis
Comparing the pioneers of MMA to current fighters is tough. The UFC, especially, is a different spot from when it debuted in the early 1990s. Some fighters used to wear shoes into the octagon. Others used to compete in karate gis, according to MMA news sites. But as the sport moved away from the “human […]
Crawford Hits Back At Critics As Inoue Takes P4P Top Spot – ‘Put Me In Any Category I Would Still Dominate'
In today’s boxing news, Terence Crawford has hit back at his critics by claiming he would succeed in any weight division. Crawford is coming off the biggest win of his career after stopping Errol Spence Jr. to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. The victory made him the best pound-for-pound fighter, […]
Teddy Atlas Questions Mike Tyson's Status As A Boxing Great
In the latest boxing news, Teddy Atlas has cast doubts on whether Mike Tyson was a great boxer. Iron Mike is one of the most iconic boxers, and his achievements in the ring do back that up. He became the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion when he defeated Tony Tucker in 1987. Before his first defeat […]
Hrgovic Calls Out Joshua – ‘I Can Beat Him'
Filip Hrgovic has called out Anthony Joshua for a fight, setting up the future narrative for an IBF title clash. Joshua and Hrgovic both came through with impressive wins on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia. The Brit stopped Otto Wallin after round five, which followed Deontay Wilder’s loss to Joseph Parker. That […]
Frank Warren Wants Dubois Vs. Joshua – ‘I’d Watch That'
Frank Warren is ready to put Daniel Dubois in against Anthony Joshua. Dubois is coming off an impressive win over Jarrell Miller on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia. Before the fight, there was a perception that a defeat for Dubois would end his hopes of securing bigger fights later down the line. […]
Wilder Desperate To Face Joshua – ‘The Fight Can Still Go On'
Deontay Wilder is desperate to face Anthony Joshua despite his loss to Joseph Parker. Wilder came up short on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in a massive upset as Parker won a wide unanimous decision. The defeat has thrown the Joshua fight into doubt as reports of a two-fight deal were confirmed by Eddie Hearn. […]
Bill Haney Dismisses ‘Gossip' Over Haney-Prograis PPV Numbers
Bill Haney has continued to hit back at reports that his son, Devin Haney’s fight with Regis Prograis, only sold 50,000 PPVs. Team Haney have consistently denied that their fight produced such numbers, although the figures have yet to be released. A key factor in countering that narrative has been the fact the Chase Center […]
Corey Anderson Criticises Joe Rogan's Remarks On Career, Emphasises Money Over Fame
Bellator’s Corey Anderson has slammed Joe Rogan’s comments in calling for MMA fighters to sign up for the UFC to avoid wasting their careers. The UFC is the leading MMA organization but faces competition from the others. The PFL’s acquisition of Bellator has increased the competition on offer. PFL’s Donn Davis has outlined plans for […]
MMA Fight of 2023: Number 2
No one likes the idea of having to be around their bully. Israel Adesanya had to be going mad that he couldn’t find a way to beat Alex Pereira. Entering UFC 287 in April of this year, Adesanya had lost to Pereira three times, twice in kickboxing and once in MMA. When Adesanya lost to […]
MMA Fight of 2023: Number 3
Glover Teixeira won’t go down as the greatest UFC light heavyweight champion in history. But Teixeira will be remembered as one of the best stories of perseverance in MMA history. Teixeira’s attempt to reclaim his crown from a much younger Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 shows the Brazilian had guts. Hill, then ranked No. 8, […]
Joshua Plans On Attending The Fury Vs. Usyk Fight
In the latest boxing news, Anthony Joshua is planning to attend the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight. The undisputed heavyweight championship occurs on February 17, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury puts his WBC belt on the line against Usyk’s WBA, WBO and IBF belts. The winner becomes the best heavyweight of this era. […]
De La Hoya Talks Up Haney Vs. Garcia – ‘Let's Break PPV Records'
Oscar De La Hoya has talked up a fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia as he praised the WBC junior welterweight champion. Haney is coming off an impressive performance over Regis Prograis to become a two-weight world champion. He dominated in his first fight at the weight class. A fight with Gervonta Davis was […]
Inoue’s Next Fight Being Planned For May -What's Next?
Naoya Inoue’s next fight could already be in the works, with reports that he could face Luis Nery in May. Inoue is coming off a tenth-round stoppage win over Marlon Tapales, which made him the undisputed super bantamweight champion. The victory secured his place in history as the second man to become undisputed in a […]
Bivol's Manager Confident That WBC Won't Hinder Beterbiev Fight
Dmitry Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, does not expect the WBC to get in the way of a potential undisputed fight with Artur Beterbiev. After a year out, Bivol returned to the ring with a comprehensive victory over Lyndon Arthur. The WBA light heavyweight champion dominated the Brit but fell short of getting a stoppage. After […]
Sulaiman Defends WBC For Not Stripping Jermall Charlo
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has defended the decision of the WBC to back Jermall Charlo by not stripping him of his middleweight title. Charlo was absent from the sport for more than two years due to mental health struggles. During this period, his WBC mandatory, Carlos Adames, was deprived of the opportunity to fight for […]
Topuria and du Plessis Look to Reach UFC Summit in 2024
There is much anticipation for the UFC 300 card to be finalized in April. Many people are looking forward to the return of Irish superstar Conor McGregor to fight Michael Chandler after a three-year layoff. But McGregor’s bout won’t be the most intriguing among the first few months of 2024. A new generation of champions […]
Inoue KOs Tapales In The 10th; Makes History By Becoming Two-Weight Undisputed Champ
Naoya Inoue created history by stopping Marlon Tapales to become the new undisputed super bantamweight champion. The four-division champion stopped the challenger in the tenth after systematically breaking him down. The victory means Inoue unifies the WBO and WBC belts with Tapales’ WBA and IBF belts. The pressure was on Inoue to perform in his home country, but the opening […]
Breaking: Dana White Denies Rumors The UFC Will Buy Top Rank; Bob Arum Reacts
Dana White has dismissed suggestions that the UFC is interested in buying Top Rank. According to Rick Glaser, Top Rank is in the final process of selling to Endeavor. Top Rank was formed in 1996, but Glaser claimed Arum was retiring at 92. But those rumors have been shut down by White. The news comes after […]
Ryan Garcia's Father Slams De La Hoya – ‘Go To Church Brother'
Ryan Garcia’s father, Henry Garcia, has hit out at Oscar De La Hoya. The relationship between team De La Hoya and the Garcias could have been better. Garcia initially alleged his contract had been breached, as he entered a legal battle with Golden Boy. De La Hoya sought to enforce the contract to keep Garcia […]
Zhang Wants Joshua In China Or The Middle East
Zhilei Zhang has officially called out Anthony Joshua for a super fight in China or the Middle East. Zhang’s comments come in the aftermath of Joshua’s win over Otto Wallin. The victory has put him on course to face Filip Hrgovic in a possible IBF title eliminator, as the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr […]