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What's Next For Jermall Charlo?
Jermall Charlo defeated Thomas LaManna, raising question marks over his next steps. Charlo secured his first win at super middleweight having moved up from 160. It was his first win since the 2023 victory against Jose Benavidez Jr. Charlo could now target the following fights. The first name on the list could be Caleb Plant. […]
Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?
Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak. Pereira started strong in the fight, landing damaging calf kicks to slow Ankalaev […]
Resendiz Shocks Plant In An Upset Win
Jose Armando Resendiz secured an upset win over Caleb Plant via a split decision in the biggest win of his career in a result that should have been unanimous: 116-112 (x2) and 113-115. The result means that Resendiz becomes the WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion, putting him in a mandatory position for the winner of Canelo […]
Jermall Charlo Stops Thomas LaManna Inside Six Rounds
Jermall Charlo stopped Thomas LaManna in his debut at 168, as we look at how the fight played out. Charlo had his first bout at super middleweight, as he moved up from 160. He entered the fight with a win over Jose Benavidez Jr. via a unanimous decision victory. However, that would happen in 2023, […]
How Can We Tackle PEDs In Boxing?
Jaime Munguia’s failed VADA test for testosterone metabolites raises questions about how to tackle PED usage in boxing. Reports indicate that Munguia’s urine sample showed the presence of the substance, the news of which emerged after his win over Bruno Surace. The victory avenged his knockout loss in the first fight, which will now likely […]
Petr Yan's Resurgence; What's Next?
Petr Yan is reportedly set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 on the Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder card against Marcus McGhee, as we look at Yan’s future bouts. Yan is on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back decision victories over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. The wins revived Yan’s career […]
What's Next For Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler has spoken out after his third-round TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was Chandler’s third straight loss, dropping his UFC record to 2-5. Pimblett pushed the pace, taking Chandler down and landing heavy ground-and-pound strikes, which led to the referee stopping the […]
Canelo Faces Backlash After Munguia's Failed Test
Canelo Alvarez is facing backlash following Jaime Munguia’s recent positive test for testosterone metabolites after his win over Bruno Surace. Munguia is a stablemate of Canelo, as they both train under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso. Canelo had previously failed a test for clenbuterol, a banned substance he tested positive for in 2018. Alvarez took […]
Plant And Resendiz Face Off For The Last Time
Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz made weight for their super middleweight fight, which also features Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna. Plant looks to retain his WBA Interim Super Middleweight Belt, as a victory increases his chances of facing the winner of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, who box for undisputed in September. He defeated […]
On This Day in 1997: Vitor Belfort Destroyed MMA Legend Inside 60 Seconds at UFC 13
Image Credit: MMAMania.It On this day at UFC 13: The Ultimate Force, held in 1997, rising star Vitor Belfort delivered a statement performance in the main event. Fresh off his dominant run as the UFC 12 heavyweight Tournament champion, after defeating Scott Ferrozzo in less than a minute, the 20-year-old phenom took on seasoned brawler […]
On This Day in 1997: UFC Legend Tito Ortiz Got Humbled in the UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament Final
Image Credit: BJPenn.com On this day, May 30th, 1997, the MMA world witnessed UFC 13: The Ultimate Force in Augusta, Georgia. The event featured a stacked lineup with two separate four-man tournaments: heavyweight (200-pounds and over) and lightweight (under 200-pounds). And little did fans realise at the time that they were watching three future UFC […]
Fans Slam Paul Vs. Chavez Jr. PPV Price – ‘Nobody Gonna Watch'
Boxing fans have hit out at the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. PPV price, which has been set at $59.99. Paul faces Chavez Jr. on June 28 in his first fight of 2025. He defeated Mike Tyson in his last fight via a unanimous decision in a bout that failed to live up […]
Do We Need A Marshall Vs. Shields Rematch?
Savannah Marshall wants a rematch with Claressa Shields, but is it warranted? Marshall has been chasing the rematch ever since Shields beat her in a unanimous decision to become the Undisputed Middleweight Champion. That was the first time Marshall had lost a pro fight, while her win over Shields came in the amateurs. The two […]
B.J. Penn’s Mother Granted A Restraining Order
B.J. Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, has been granted a restraining order against him following his recent arrest. Penn had been arrested on charges over abuse of a family/household member. The footage showed the arrest took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The authorities arrived in Penn’s room, as he was taken by the authorities […]
Plant Vs. Resendiz; Charlo Vs. LaManna Ready For War
The final presser for Caleb Plant vs. Jose Armando Resendiz took place for their super middleweight fight on May 31. Plant places his WBA Interim Super Middleweight Title on the line, knowing a win puts him a step closer to facing the winner of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. Plant secured his mandatory […]
Boxing World Slams Munguia After Failed Test – ‘A Total Disgrace'
The boxing world reacted in an outage after Jaime Munguia’s VADA urine sample showed the presence of testosterone metabolites. The news is a setback for Munguia’s career after the failed test came after his revenge win against Bruno Surace. The latter knocked out Munguia in the first fight, which hampered his career after he had […]
Daniel Cormier Rips Jon Jones: He’s Afraid Tom Aspinall Will Knock Him Out Cold
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The UFC heavyweight division continues to stall under the reign of Jon Jones, whose prolonged absence from the Octagon has sparked frustration among fans, analysts, and even fellow fighters. With interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall still awaiting a unification bout, questions are mounting over whether the UFC’s most dominant light […]
Should Poirier Retire After The Holloway Fight?
Dustin Poirier’s final fight is expected at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans against Max Holloway, but head coach Mike Brown isn’t fully convinced it’ll be the last time, so should he retire? Poirier faces Holloway for the BMF title in what he initially described as his farewell fight following a submission loss […]
What's Next For Sean Strickland?
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is looking to bounce back from his poor form as we take a look at what is next. Strickland, who stunned the MMA world in 2023 by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight title, has not been in the best form of late. He lost the belt […]
Did Benavidez's Trash Talk Cost Him The Canelo Fight?
Jose Benavidez Sr. says his son, David Benavidez, would put Canelo Alvarez in the hospital, but has that trash talk cost them the fight. Canelo, who once had Benavidez as his WBC mandatory challenger at 168, never accepted the fight, asking for $150–200 million for the bout. The WBC neither ordered the bout nor stripped […]