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Tony Ferguson Still Not Retiring
MMA has a harsh way of dealing with its aging fighters. After they are past their prime, the sport is very unforgiving and stays still for nobody. Tony Ferguson, fresh off his loss to Paddy Pimblett, took to social media to say he still doesn’t want to retire from the sport. Does he really need […]
Two Former Champions Have Already Agreed to Fights at UFC 300
UFC CEO Dana White promised the fanbase that UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, would be a memorable evening from the top of the card to the bottom. The event may have a theme if the early fight announcement indicates what to expect. Two of the first three billed fights feature former champions […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Marlon Tapales Breakdown
Naoya Inoue will square off against Marlon Tapales on December 26 in an undisputed super bantamweight fight. The Japanese fighter knows a victory makes him undisputed in a second weight class, a feat that Terence Crawford has only achieved. His last fight was a stoppage win over Stephen Fulton to become the WBO and WBC super bantamweight champion. Tapales is […]
Hearn Urges Canelo To Fight Benavidez For The Fans
Eddie Hearn has urged Canelo Alvarez to take on David Benavidez for the sake of boxing fans. The Mexicans have long been linked with a fight, but fans are no closer to seeing it happen. Canelo’s last victory was over Jermell Charlo, a fighter who moved up two weight classes from 154. The fight was […]
Wilder Vs. Parker Breakdown
Deontay Wilder is the heavy favourite in his fight with Joseph Parker this Saturday on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card. It is unheard of to see Wilder fight on the co-main event, but such is the talent at disposal that Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin were given the nod instead to headline the event. The […]
Joshua Vs. Wallin Breakdown
Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin on ‘The Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia on December 23 2023. Joshua aims to become a three-time heavyweight champion of the world. A victory over Wallin sets up the Deontay Wilder fight after reports they have signed a two-fight deal, the first of which will occur on […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Marlon Tapales: Where To Watch Information
Naoya Inoue takes on Marlon Tapales on December 26, 2023, for the right to become the new undisputed super bantamweight champion. Inoue arrives into the fight with an undefeated record of 25-0, with 22 KOs. His last fight was an impressive knockout of Stephen Fulton to secure the WBO and WBC belts at super bantamweight. […]
Conor Benn Will Face Peter Dobson On February 3rd
Conor Benn will fight Peter Dobson on February 3rd, 2024, at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Benn’s career has been in limbo following his two failed VADA tests for Clomiphene. Despite being allowed to box outside the UK, the welterweight’s fanbase is in the UK. As of now, the British Boxing Board of Control and […]
Cyborg May Retire After Harrison Fight, Shields Wants Cyborg Match in PFL
Cris Cyborg is targeting a fight with Kayla Harrison before she walks away from MMA. Cyborg’s last fight in combat sports was against Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 as she defended her featherweight title. Cyborg stopped her opponent in the first round to keep her undefeated record in Bellator, which moved to 6-0. Following the […]
Joe Rogan Advises MMA Fighters To Join The UFC For Career Boost
Joe Rogan has advised the best fighters in MMA to sign up for the UFC. The UFC is the most recognized MMA organization around. It has produced several iconic fighters, such as Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, with PPV numbers to back that up. Their fight did 2.4 million PPV buys, showing the UFC as […]
Results of Joshua-Wallin, Wilder-Parker Weigh-In For ‘Day of Reckoning'
The weigh-in for the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card took place, with all fighters making weight for their fight this Saturday. Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin in the headline attraction. The former unified heavyweight champion is set on becoming a three-time world champion. A fight with Deontay Wilder could happen if AJ comes through Wallin. They reportedly agreed on a […]
Deontay Wilder Vs. Joseph Parker Predictions
Deontay Wilder takes on Joseph Parker on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with all eyes on another knockout. The Bronze Bomber has 43 wins, and 42 of them have been by knockout. His only two losses have been against Tyson Fury, when the American was stopped in two fights to lose his WBC heavyweight belt. […]
Naoya Inoue Rules Out A Gervonta Davis Fight
Naoya Inoue has ruled out a fight with Gervonta Davis. Inoue is set to face the WBA and IBF junior featherweight champion Marlon Tapales in an undisputed super bantamweight clash. Inoue, the WBC and WBO champion, will face Tapales on December 26, 2023, with history on the line. Tapales won the WBA and IBF belts […]
Serrano Faces Meinke In March, Jake Paul Is Co-Main Event
Amanda Serrano, the unified featherweight champion, will face off against her IBF mandatory Nina Meinke on March 2, 2024, with Jake Paul in the co-main event. The fight takes place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This marks her first return to the island since she became undisputed. Serrano is […]
Hearn Suggests Tank Davis Should Fight Outside The PBC For Bigger Fights
Eddie Hearn has called on Gervonta Davis to become independent and move away from the PBC to secure the biggest fights. Hearn has been frustrated in his attempt to make a fight between Davis and Devin Haney. Bill Haney alleged Davis turned down a $20 million offer. Meanwhile, Hearn saw his Instagram message to Davis […]
Haney Slams Arum's Comments About His PPV Numbers
Devin Haney has reacted to Bob Arum’s comments about his PPV numbers against Regis Prograis. Arum doubled down on suggestions that the PPV numbers were low following reports it only did 50,000 buys. But Arum did offer several reasons why that may have been the case. He pointed out how the timing of the event […]
WBC President Says Joshua-Wilder Fight Could Be A Title Eliminator
A potential Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder fight could be for a WBC title eliminator. That is according to WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. Both boxers will appear on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card this Saturday. Joshua headlines against Otto Wallin, and Wilder takes on Joseph Parker. Wins for both fighters set up a potential clash […]
Dana White Reveals Initial Fights For UFC 300
Dana White has announced the first fights that will appear on the historic UFC 300 card. After several names were ruled out, much has been talked about who will appear. The CEO of the UFC ruled out Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor. Since then, several other names, including Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, […]
‘Day Of Reckoning' Pre-Fight Presser – Key Moments
The fighters on ‘The Day of Reckoning’ card took part in the final pre-fight presser ahead of their fights on Saturday. Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin headline the main event. AJ wants to follow up on his last two wins against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius. But he will have to do it without Derrick […]
Riddle Attempts to Solve Puzzle of What He Has Left in the Octagon
Matt Riddle once appeared to have a promising future in mixed martial arts. But Riddle also didn’t want to give up his habit of smoking weed. Riddle would be cut from the UFC in 2013 after failing two drug tests within a year. After taking on one more fight at a lower-level promotion, Riddle started […]