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Green Exposes Dawson in Fast Main Event KO
Grant Dawson was set for a possible push from the UFC up the lightweight rankings. The Nebraska-raised Dawson was on a nine-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC. To help that streak reach double digits, all Dawson had to do was beat 37-year-old Bobby Green Saturday night at the UFC Apex. A thunderous straight left from […]
Crawford Backed To Trouble Canelo, Dave Allen Picks Fury Over Usyk
In the latest boxing news, Terence Crawford’s former strength and conditioning coach, Jamie Belt, has addressed Bud’s chances of getting a win over Canelo Alvarez at 168. Following Crawford’s win over Errol Spence Jr. to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, Bud called out Canelo for a bout. Crawford’s Challenge That […]
Haney Could Come Back Down To 135, Saunders Wants The Eubank Jr. Rematch
In today’s boxing news, Devin Haney has not ruled out a return to lightweight moving forward. The ‘Dream’ made the decision to move up to 140 in order to fight Regis Prograis for his WBC belt. A win would make Haney a two-division champion after having won all the belts at 135. And since Haney […]
Logan Paul Hits Back At Brendan Schaub’s Criticism Over The Dillon Danis Lawsuit
In today’s MMA/boxing news, Logan Paul has hit back at Brendan Schaub’s criticism of his fiancée, Nina Agdal’s decision to take legal action against Dillon Danis. Paul and Danis will face each other in a boxing bout as the latter makes his debut on October 14th, 2023. The build-up to the fight, however, has been […]
Jaron Ennis Would ‘Beat The Hell Out Of' Thurman – Says Shakur Stevenson
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has backed Jaron Ennis to prove too much for Keith Thurman. The pair have been linked with a fight following Ennis’ status as the IBF welterweight interim champion. That puts Boots in line to face Terence Crawford for all the belts at 147. However, Bud has indicated his desire […]
Bomac Speaks Out Following His Prison Release
In the latest boxing news, Brian McIntyre has praised the HMP prison in Birmingham for their treatment towards him following his release. Bomac was apprehended at Manchester Airport last month following his fighter Chris Eubank Jr.’s win over Liam Smith. The trainer was attempting to return to the United States only to be found in […]
Hearn Targets Huge Fights For Billy Joe Saunders, Haney Open To Moving Up To 147
In today’s boxing news, Eddie Hearn has laid out the next steps for Billy Joe Saunders moving forward. The boxer is currently preparing for a comeback fight as he seeks a return after around two years out of the ring. The two-weight world champion has been away from the sport after having been stopped by […]
Nurmagomedov Slams PED Claims, McGregor's USADA Issue
In some MMA news, Khabib Nurmagomedov has hit back at Bobby Green’s comments about Russian fighter’s allegedly using PEDS. Green, for his part, had controversially accused Khabib and Islam Makhachev of using performance enhancing drugs. And as part of that process, he looked back at his own loss to Makhachev in 2022. Thereafter, Green was adamant […]
Crawford No Longer Wants To Face Canelo At 168, Favors A Fight At 160
In today’s boxing news, Terence Crawford no longer wants to face Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight by instead seeking a bout at 160 against the Mexican. Following Bud’s win over Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed in a second weight class, Crawford turned his attention towards Canelo. The welterweight initially expressed his desire to face […]
Strickland Recalls Adesanya's Bizarre Comments, Diaz Wants A Trilogy With Paul
In today’s MMA news, Sean Strickland has recalled the conversation he had with Israel Adesanya after he beat the latter to become the UFC middleweight champion of the world. Strickland-Adesanya The American shocked the world to win via a unanimous decision, as he walked down Izzy to get the win, which was accompanied by him […]
Scott Coker Addresses Bellator's Sale Rumors – ‘Hard For Me To Really Comment'
In some MMA news, Scott Coker, the President of Bellator, has addressed the rumours that the organisation could be sold. According to reports, the PFL has long been linked with buying the organisation out with suggestions that it would take $500 million in order to make the deal happen. Although that may have been the […]
Danis Picks KSI To Beat Tommy Fury
In some boxing news, Dillon Danis has picked Tommy Fury overcome KSI in their upcoming fight on October 14th, 2023. Fury will face KSI following the former’s win over Jake Paul via a split decision to give the latter the first loss of his career. Thereafter, a rematch had been talked about only for Fury […]
Billy Joe Saunders' Return, Zhilei Zhang's Next Steps
In some boxing news, Billy Joe Saunders has opened up about his potential return to boxing after more than two years out. The boxer, who has won belts at 160 and 168, has not fought since his loss to Canelo Alvarez in 2021. Saunders had the chance to grab the WBA, WBC and WBO titles […]
Zurdo Ramirez Overpowers Joe Smith To Win A Unanimous Decision
In some boxing news, Gilberto Ramirez defeated Joe Smith Jr. via a unanimous decision to win on his first fight at cruiserweight for the WBA title eliminator. Ramirez was aiming to bounce back from the first loss of his career to Dmitry Bivol at the back end of last year. And after having failed to […]
Other Brands Seeking MMA Popularity Want to Fill Void Left by Bellator
The combat sports landscape has greatly changed since the UFC burst onto the scene 30 years ago. Many different organizations have tried to challenge the UFC for supremacy in the market, but more than a few were bought up or folded. Bellator is the most recent challenger that appears headed for the annals of history. […]
Allen Rumored to Return At First UFC Pay-Per-View of 2024
Arnold Allen found out the hard way what happens to top prospects in the featherweight division. The latest MMA updates show that anyone who wants a shot at champion Alexander Volkanovski must find a way past Max Holloway first. Holloway, a former champion, has become one of the UFC’s top gatekeepers. Holloway earned a five-round […]
Brunson Wants to Avoid Veteran UFC Fighters Struggles in PFL
Derek Brunson is closing in on 40 years old. While some fighters in MMA have held on well into their 40s, it is often with a declining profile in the sport. Brunson decided to leave the promotion after being booked at UFC 295 on Nov. 11. According to MMA breaking news, Brunson became the latest […]
Ugas Hints At Retirement, Arum Wants To Make Inoue-Tapales For Undisputed
Yordenis Ugas has hinted that his time in boxing may have come to an end. The 37-year-old’s comments came in the aftermath of his defeat to Mario Barrios. In a bout where the WBC interim welterweight title was up for grabs, Ugas fell short as Barrios dominated proceedings. Ugas’ Loss That was typified by Barrios’ […]
Chael Sonnen And Grant Dawson Doubt McGregor Will Fight Again
In some MMA news, Chael Sonnen has doubts about whether Conor McGregor will return to the sport following his latest social media post which hinted he had enrolled in USADA. McGregor has been absent from the cage ever since he lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. And in the aftermath of that, McGregor suffered […]
Dana White Clarifies His Stance On Banning Flags And McGregor's Return
In some MMA news, Dana White has opened up about putting an end to a flag ban that had been imposed in the sport. The CEO of the UFC’s comments came in the aftermath of Joe Pyfer covering himself in an American flag following his win over Abdul Razak Alhassan. The former had managed to […]