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What's Next For Brian Norman Jr.?
Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title, beating Jin Sasaki via a fifth-round stoppage, as we look at his next steps. Norman Jr. went undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 21 knockouts. He had stopped Giovani Santillan to secure the WBO Interim Title, after which he was elevated to the full champion, as Terence […]
Jones Doesn't Rule Out Ngannou Fight – ‘I Think Dana Gets Things Done'
Jon Jones has left the door open for a Francis Ngannou fight as doubts persist over whether he will face Tom Aspinall. Jones is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, who stopped Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in his last fight. He has been facing pressure to fight Tom Aspinall, who is the longest interim champion […]
UFC Fight Night – Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev: Preview & Betting Tips
One of the fights on the main card of this upcoming UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan, features a classic heavyweight clash between a proven contender and a hungry up-and-comer. Curtis Blaydes (18-5) looks to rebound from a devastating first-round knockout loss to Tom Aspinall last July at UFC 304, a bout for the interim […]
Surace Slams Munguia Over Failed Test – ‘I Sacrificed Everything'
Bruno Surace has spoken out after Jaime Munguia’s B-sample confirmed the presence of “exogenous testosterone metabolites.” Munguia beat Surace via a unanimous decision to avenge his knockout loss in the first fight. The findings confirm the A-sample, meaning his win will almost certainly be overturned to a no-contest. The consequences for Munguia may also include […]
Makhachev Vs. Maddalena – Who Wins?
Islam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, believes that Jack Della Maddalena will face a tough task against his fighter as we look at how the fight could play out. Makhachev, who set a record number of title defenses at 155 pounds, recently decided to shift his focus to the 170-pound welterweight division, aiming to become a […]
Galal Yafai And Rodriguez Prepare For War – ‘He's Never Faced Someone Like Me'
Galal Yafai and Francisco Rodriguez Jr. held their final press conference before their June 21 flyweight bout. Yafai makes a defense of his WBC Interim Flyweight Title. He enters into the fight with a knockout win against Sunny Edwards to secure his biggest win. The Olympic gold medalist extended his undefeated record to 9-0. Yafai […]
Canelo Vs. Crawford – Who Has A Better Resume?
Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford on September 13 in their undisputed super middleweight title clash, as we look at their resumes. Canelo turned professional at 15, stopping 11 out of his first 13 opponents. He has developed into one of the best boxers of all time, winning belts in four weight classes under the […]
Norman Jr. Stops Sasaki In KO Of The Year Contender
Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title against Jin Sasaki with a brutal fifth-round stoppage. Norman Jr. was looking to unify the division, having knocked out Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. He was recently elevated from his interim status to the full champion once Terence Crawford moved up. The Cuevas win proved that Norman […]
Yafai vs Rodriguez Jr: WBC Flyweight Title Fight Preview & Prediction
The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is set to ignite on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, as local favorite Galal Yafai defends his WBC Interim World Flyweight Championship against the battle-tested Mexican warrior, Francisco Rodriguez Jr. This highly anticipated clash promises a thrilling spectacle as Yafai aims to maintain his undefeated record against a […]
Norman Jr vs. Sasaki: Full Fight Preview, Odds & Prediction – WBO Welterweight Title On The Line!
Brian Norman Jr. defends his WBO Welterweight Championship against Japan’s Jin Sasaki on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This highly anticipated bout features the undefeated American champion against a dangerous, knockout-artist challenger in what is sure to be an electrifying contest. This article provides an in-depth fight preview, […]
Did Ngannou Make A Mistake In Leaving The UFC?
Francis Ngannou left the UFC in 2023, but did he make the right decision? Ngannou left as the UFC Heavyweight Champion after having beaten Stipe Miocic in his last fight. He had been chasing the Jon Jones fight, only for contract talks to break down. Dana White was clear he would never work with Ngannou […]
Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Breakdown
Galal Yafai boxes Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we look at the breakdown of the bout. Yafai defends his WBC Interim Flyweight Title for the first time following his Sunny Edwards stoppage in the fight before. That was Yafai’s biggest win as he extended his undefeated record to 9-0 with seven knockouts. That […]
Boxing Insiders Predict Norman Jr. Vs. Sasaki – ‘That Will Be His Downfall'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions for Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki’s WBO Welterweight Title fight. Norman Jr. defends his belt in his first fight in Japan, having stopped Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. The win took his record to 27-0, with 21 knockouts. Norman Jr. has been linked with unifications against Jaron Ennis, […]
UFC Fight Night – Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Instagram: espnmma and 3 othershttps://www.instagram.com/p/DGjoSO2JPj3/ In the UFC Fight Night main event in Azerbaijan, two hard-hitting light-heavyweights collide as Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr both look to get back into the win column. Jamahal Hill (12-3, 7 KO’s) enters this bout looking to stop the slide. Once riding high after a masterclass […]
What's Next For David Morrell?
David Morrell will be looking to rebound from his defeat to David Benavidez when he takes on Imam Khataev on July 12, as we look at his next steps. Morrell suffered his first professional loss to Benavidez on February 1, as he missed out on becoming the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. Morrell would have […]
Galal Yafai vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/boxing_orbit/status/1934554599555227831?t=aj7uo8YxLO7yVl89geDv1A&s=19 Galal Yafai faces off against Mexican veteran Francisco Rodrgiuez Jr in his home city of Birmingham, England on Saturday night, in what is set to be the toughest fight of the flyweight’s professional career. Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KO’s) returns to the ring riding the wave of a destructive sixth-round TKO victory […]
Malignaggi Returns To Fighting; Signs Deal With BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
Paulie Malignaggi has returned to fighting at 44, raising a strong reaction from fans, as he signed a three-fight deal with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Malignaggi made his name in boxing, having won titles in junior welterweight and welterweight. He picked up the IBF belt at 140 while securing the WBA belt at 147. Malignaggi […]
McGregor KOs Man In A Nightclub
Conor McGregor is in the headlines once again with reports he knocked out a man in an Ibiza nightclub. McGregor’s fighting career and personal life have spiralled out of control. He has not been in the Octagon since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. That was his third defeat in his last four fights. His […]
Pros Predict Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – ‘He Is Super Tough'
Jamahal Hill takes on Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Hill is looking to get back to big-time MMM fighting following his last two performances, which ended in defeats. He vacated his light heavyweight title following an injury, as he returned with losses against Alex Pereira and […]
Shields Vs. Daniels Kick-Off Presser – ‘It’s Going To Be A Mean Fight'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held their kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title clash on July 26. Shields makes the first defense of the belt, which she acquired after knocking out Danielle Perkins in her previous bout. The win made her the undisputed heavyweight champion, her third weight classes after the same feat […]