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Topuria Speaks Out On His Personal Problems
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria has spoken out after reports that he is dealing with personal issues. Topuria has taken a break from MMA following his first-round stoppage win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June to win the vacant lightweight title. There were reports that Ilia is dealing with a divorce, as doubts […]
Tyron Woodley Vs. Anderson Silva Breakdown
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva boxes Tyron Woodley on December 19, as we preview the upcoming fight. The bout will be contested at a 195-pound catchweight (Cruiserweight) and scheduled for six rounds. For Woodley, this fight represents a crucial chance to finally secure his first professional boxing win. He has an 0-2 professional boxing […]
Alycia Baumgardner Vs. Leila Beaudoin Predictions – ‘I See An Upset'
Unified Super Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner is set to defend her WBA, IBF, and WBO titles against Leila Beaudoin, as boxing fans gave their picks. Baumgardner enters the ring as the unified champion, fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Jennifer Miranda in July. However, her title defense is shadowed by her decision to vacate […]
Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Predictions – ‘Going To Knock Him Out'
On December 19th, Jake Paul takes on Anthony Joshua as boxing pros gave their predictions. The bout was arranged after Paul’s original opponent, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, suffered a civil lawsuit filed against him. The fight with AJ is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds, with both wearing 10-ounce gloves. Paul has primarily competed as […]
Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Most Valuable Promotions Caroline Dubois continues her steady rise toward the top of the lightweight division when she faces Camila Panatta in a WBC title bout that, on paper, looks like another important developmental step rather than a simple showcase. Dubois (11-0-1, 5 KO’s) enters the fight with the confidence and polish expected […]
John Hedges vs Ellis Zorro: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing The upcoming clash between John Hedges and Ellis Zorro is a fascinating domestic showdown that may not carry global title implications, but it is exactly the type of fight fans should get happy to see. Hedges (11-0, 3 KO’s) enters the fight with the quiet confidence of a boxer who believes […]
Mike Tyson Drops Major Floyd Mayweather Fight News
Mike Tyson has dropped a revelation about his anticipated exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather, saying it will take place in March 2026 in Africa. Tyson, 59, last stepped into the ring for an exhibition against Jake Paul in November 2024. Meanwhile, Mayweather, 48, retired from professional competition with a perfect 50-0 record after beating Conor McGregor in […]
Should Terence Crawford Retire?
Shakur Stevenson has called on Terence Crawford to walk away from boxing, feeling he has nothing else to prove in the sport. Crawford is regarded as the best P4P fighter in the world, which was summed up by his last performance. He outclassed Canelo Alvarez in a unanimous decision win in September to become the […]
Alycia Baumgardner Vs. Leila Beaudoin Breakdown
Unified Super Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner takes on Leila Beaudoin on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card this weekend, as we preview the upcoming fight. Baumgardner, the IBF, WBA, and WBO champion, retaining her titles with a unanimous decision victory over Jennifer Miranda in July. That came after Baumgardner vacated the WBC belt after […]
Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Breakdown
Jake Paul takes on Anthony Joshua on December 19, as we preview this upcoming fight. The announcement came after Paul’s originally scheduled fight against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis was called off. The replacement opponent, Joshua, represents a massive step up in competition. The fight is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds, with both men set […]
Kape Stuns Royval With First-Round KO
Manel Kape stopped Brandon Royval in the first round during their flyweight clash at UFC Vegas 112, as you can see how the fight played out live. Royval entered the main event determined to regain his momentum after suffering a loss to Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. That defeat halted what had been […]
Mikaelian Beats Jack To Become WBC Cruiserweight Champ
Noel Mikaelian became the new WBC Cruiserweight Champion after beating Badou Jack in their rematch in a unanimous decision (115 – 111, 116 – 110 and 116 – 110), as you can see how the fight played out live. The rematch stemmed from their highly controversial first meeting in May. Jack retained his WBC Cruiserweight […]
Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title
Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed. Collins utilized a varied attack early on, landing leg kicks and timing Cyborg with her jabs as she closed […]
Diaz Targeting Pimblett Fight
Nate Diaz has said he wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in 2026. Diaz has not competed since his 2024 boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, where he secured a majority decision victory to avenge his defeat at UFC 244 in 2019. Since then, Diaz has been aggressively pushing for a return to the UFC. His last […]
Canelo Wants Crawford Rematch On His Return
Canelo Alvarez is setting his sights on a return to the ring in September 2026, with his top priority being a rematch against Terence Crawford. Canelo’s manager, Eddy Reynoso, recently confirmed the Mexican star will skip his traditional Cinco de Mayo fight date in May. This break will allow him to fully recover from elbow […]
Bruce Carrington And Carlos Castro Set For Featherweight Title Battle
Bruce Carrington and Carlos Castro will fight for the vacant WBC Featherweight Title on January 31 on the Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson card. The title became vacant after Stephen Fulton vacated it, meaning the Carrington-Castro fight was upgraded from an interim clash to a full championship bout. Fulton’s decision to vacate came after he […]
Fury Vs. Joshua Set For 2026
Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. Reports indicate that the pair would have their own bouts before they fight each other. Joshua is scheduled to face Jake Paul on December 19 in an eight-round boxing bout that will air on Netflix. Joshua’s last bout was a stoppage […]
Gassiev Knocks Out Pulev
Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev to secure the latter’s WBA Regular Heavyweight Title. The early rounds were a cagey affair, with both fighters feeling each other out. Pulev was attempting to establish his jab, with the longer reach, to land his right hand. Meanwhile Gassiev focused on slipping the jab and closing the distance […]
Usyk Warns Paul Over The Joshua Fight – ‘I Will Pray For Jake'
Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk has delivered a brutal assessment of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua December 19 fight, saying AJ ‘could kill Paul.’ Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022, is now sharing a training camp with Joshua. Joshua is the heavy favorite, given the disparity in skill levels. Joshua is […]
Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24. The Gaethje vs. Pimblett fight came as a surprise, especially since the lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking […]