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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 […]
David Morrell Jr. Vs. Sena Agbeko: Where To Watch Information
David Morrell Jr. and Sena Agbeko face off on December 16th, 2023, for Showtime’s last card on PPV. Morrell Jr. heads into the fight with a record of 9-0. He has stopped eight fighters, his last win being a stoppage victory over Yamaguchi Falcao. He is the current WBA regular champion and is looking to […]
Dana White Confirms Tom Aspinall Won't Face Stipe Miocic Next
Dana White has ruled out a fight between the UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Stipe Miocic as his next bout. Those comments arrived after Aspinall called for Jones Jones to be stripped of his title, giving him a chance to fight Miocic for the belt, with the winner then facing Jones. Bones had […]
Jake Paul Says He Dropped Andre August's Coach In Sparring During A Heated Pre-Fight Presser
The pre-fight presser for Jake Paul vs Andre August took place as both boxers prepare for their cruiserweight clash on December 15th, 2023. The eight-round fight will feature Paul’s second bout against a pro boxer. His first defeat came against Tommy Fury, the first pro boxer Paul had faced, in a split-decision defeat. Despite coming […]
Tuivasa Hopes to Once Again Taste Beer Out of a Shoe at UFC 298
Tai Tuivasa is a hard guy not to like. The Australian heavyweight has an infectious personality and fun fighting style. Leaving aside celebrating victories cage side by drinking beer out of a shoe, Tuivasa has been a breath of fresh air in the UFC’s heavyweight division, which is usually filled with intimidating men with serious […]
PFL Crowns Kings and Queens of European Competitions
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Professional Fighters League. Following a recent acquisition of Bellator, the PFL is looking to diversify as quickly as possible to try and build up its reputation as a top mixed martial arts organization. One of PFL’s strategies was to try to hold its own European-only competition. The […]
Merab Avoids Battling His Best Friend
UFC CEO Dana White is disgusted by the idea that his top two bantamweight contenders won’t fight each other. No. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling and No. 2 contender Merab Dvalishvili won’t lock horns because they are close friends and long-time training partners. That presents White with a significant issue, according to the MMA latest updates. […]
De La Hoya: Ryan Garcia Wants Rolly Romero In His Next Fight
Oscar De La Hoya has revealed that Ryan Garcia wants to fight Rolando Romero in his next fight. Garcia is coming off an eighth-round stoppage win over Oscar Duarte. The fight was his first under Derrick James at 140 as he put aside his promotional differences with De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins to emerge […]
De La Hoya Calls On Tank Davis To Unify At 135
Oscar De La Hoya has called on Gervonta Davis to face the biggest names at lightweight and unify the division. Davis is the current WBA ‘regular’ champion who is expected to be elevated to a full champion after Devin Haney vacated his belts to move up to 140. Davis was against becoming a full champion, […]
Jake Paul Vs. Andre August: Where To Watch Information
Jake Paul faces Andre August on December 15th, 2023, which you catch live on DAZN. The ‘Problem Child’ faces the second professional boxer of his career as he rises up the ranks, hoping to eventually become a world champion. His first experience of facing a professional boxer ended in defeat as Paul suffered a split-decision […]
Devin Haney Is Open To A ‘Mega-Fight' With Ryan Garcia
Devin Haney is open to fighting Ryan Garcia following his win over Regis Prograis. Haney became the new WBC junior welterweight champion with a dominant showing in front of his hometown. It was Haney’s first fight at 140 after moving up from lightweight following his undisputed accomplishments. Haney was comfortable, dropping Prograis in the fight, […]
Demetrius Andrade Will Move Back Down To 160 After Benavidez Defeat
Demetrius Andrade will move back down to 160 following his loss to David Benavidez. That is according to his trainer, Andre Rozier. Andrade suffered the first career defeat when the Mexican Monster stopped him after the sixth round at super middleweight. Andrade started the fight well, moving around the ring while utilising his left hand. […]
Eddie Hearn Wants To Sign Jaron Ennis
Eddie Hearn is seriously interested in singing Jaron Ennis. The current IBF champion is one of the most exciting welterweights of this era. Boots became the full IBF champion after Terence Crawford was stripped for not defending his belts against Ennis, who was his mandatory. Bud was contractually bound to rematch Errol Spence Jr., as […]