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Lomachenko Retired After Losing Motivation
Vasiliy Lomachenko has opened up on his decision to retire at the age of 37. Loma walked away in June after stopping George Kambosos Jr. in May 2024 to secure the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. That took the Ukrainian’s pro record to 18-3-0 (12 KOs), having won titles at 126, 130 and 135. While Loma […]
Katie Taylor And Ronda Rousey Crossover Bout In The Works
Reports are coming out that a crossover boxing clash between Katie Taylor and Ronda Rousey could take place in Las Vegas next year. Taylor is the current Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion, having defeated Amanda Serrano in July to retain her title. That capped off their trilogy fight, as Taylor won the rivalry 3-0. Taylor is […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson Breakdown
WBO Junior Welterweight Champion Teofimo Lopez will defend his title against the undefeated Shakur Stevenson on January 31 in New York. Lopez will enjoy the home-crowd advantage as he makes the fourth defense of his WBO Junior Welterweight Title. Lopez captured the 140-pound belt in June 2023 with a victory over Josh Taylor. He enters […]
Isaac Cruz Vs. Lamont Roach Jr. Predictions – ‘He Will Be Too Strong'
Isaac Cruz boxes Lamont Roach Jr. this weekend in a 140-pound clash, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Cruz put his WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Title on the line, which he acquired in July after defeating Omar Salcido. It was the second win on the spin for the Mexican, having previously lost his WBA Junior […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Predictions – ‘He's Operating On A Different Level'
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili rematches Petr Yan at UFC 323 this weekend, as pros gave their predictions. Merab is chasing history, knowing that a win makes him the first champion ever in the UFC to defend a belt four times within one calendar year. Dvalishvili’s confidence is riding high, based on the calibre of […]
UFC 323 – Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC.com UFC 323 kicks off its main card with a compelling light heavyweight showdown, as former champion Jan Blachowicz looks to break a three-fight winless skid against surging knockout artist Bogdan Guskov. Blachowicz (29-11-1) returned earlier this year after missing the entirety of 2024 recovering from shoulder surgery, but the comeback has not […]
UFC 323 – Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC,com Henry Cejudo makes his final walk to the Octagon at UFC 323, closing the book on one of the most decorated combat sports careers in modern history. Standing across from him is Payton Talbott, a surging bantamweight prospect eager to stake his claim as the division’s next major breakout star. Cejudo (16-5) […]
UFC 323 – Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira: Preview & Betting Tips
On a night when the flyweight title is on the line, Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira meet in a pivotal clash that could determine the next man to challenge for UFC gold at UFC 323. While Moreno (23-8-2) is just 31 years old, he’s still in the typical prime window for flyweights, but he enters […]
Aspinall Diagnosed With Bilateral Brown's Syndrome
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has been diagnosed with Bilateral Brown’s syndrome, a condition in both eyes which may require surgery, after his no-contest with Ciryl Gane. Aspinall’s first defense as the heavyweight champ ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last month after he could not continue following the first-round due to an accidental […]
Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara Preview
IBF/WBO Middleweight Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly is set to face WBA Champion Erislandy Lara on December 6, as we preview this upcoming fight. Janibek enters the fight, having stopped his last four opponents. His most recent outing was a fifth-round stoppage victory over Anauel Ngamissengue in April. The 30-year-old Alimkhanuly hasn’t gone the distance since his […]
O’Shaquie Foster Vs. Stephen Fulton Breakdown
O’Shaquie Foster takes on Stephen Fulton in a WBC Super Featherweight title clash on December 6, as we preview this upcoming fight. Foster will be defending the WBC Super Featherweight title he recently reclaimed. Foster initially captured the vacant belt in 2023 but lost it in a controversial split decision to Robson Conceição in July […]
Isaac Cruz Vs. Lamont Roach Jr. Preview
Isaac Cruz puts his WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Title on the line against Lamont Roach Jr., as we preview the upcoming December 6 fight. Cruz enters the fight with the first defense of the interim WBC title after beating Omar Salcido in July. It was Cruz’s second straight win since a controversial split decision loss […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Breakdown
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan’s rematch takes place at UFC 323 on December 6, as we preview the upcoming fight. The card will be the UFC’s final PPV event of the year, as the bout takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Merab attempts to defend his belt for the fourth time since […]
Crawford Names His Price For The Canelo Rematch
Terence Crawford, the undisputed super middleweight champ, is demanding a $100 million purse to grant Canelo Alvarez a rematch. In September, Crawford moved up two weight classes from 154 lbs to 168 lbs to defeat Canelo by a dominant unanimous decision. The victory made Bud the first male boxer in history to achieve undisputed status […]
Sean O'Malley Worried For Jake Paul Ahead Of AJ Fight – ‘That Is Insane'
Sean O’Malley is worried for Jake Paul ahead of his December 19 fight against Anthony Joshua. Paul faces the biggest test of his career against the former unified heavyweight champion. There are worries over the disparity in size, power, and skill level. Joshua possesses a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses, with 25 wins […]
Alex Pereira Slammed For Knocking Out Sparring Partner
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has been slammed after knocking out a sparring partner in the gym. Pereira is considered one of the leading knockout artists in the division. Alex has secured five stoppages out of his last six fights, including a KO in his last fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to […]
Whittaker Stops Gavazi In A Brutal KO
Ben Whittaker stopped Benjamin Gavazi in the first round on his Matchroom Boxing debut, as you can see how the fight played out live. The light heavyweight, Whittaker, was a massive favorite entering into this fight, as he sought to expand his global profile. Whittaker’s last bout was a stoppage victory over Liam Cameron in […]
Jeamie TKV Beats Frazer Clarke In An Upset Win
Jeamie TKV beat Frazer Clarke in a split decision, 115-113 TKV, 115-112 (Clarke), to become the British Heavyweight Champion, as you can see how the bout played out live. Clarke was desperate to return to good form. He defeated Ebenezer Tetteh in April, which followed a split draw and a stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley. […]
Grasso vs. Namajunas Set For UFC 324
UFC 324 will feature a bout between ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. The fight will be part of the UFC’s first card under their new Paramount+ deal, which is headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Grasso is determined to get back to winning ways after losing her last […]
Chimaev Hints At Next Fight: Imavov Is The Target
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that his next fight will be against Nassourdine Imavov. Chimaev secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Dricus Du Plessis in a unanimous decision to secure the middleweight belt at UFC 319 in August. However, Chimaev disclosed that he suffered a foot injury, which will keep […]