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Nate Diaz Involved In A Wild Brawl
Nate Diaz was reportedly involved in a brawl while he was filming a Russian reality show in Thailand. Reports indicate that Diaz was with Jon Jones and Jake Shields as part of the show. During the course of that process, someone accosted Diaz by trying to get a hold of him. Nate allegedly slapped him, […]
Can Josh Taylor Win A Belt At 147?
Josh Taylor will box at 147 for the first time, as he faces Ekow Essuman this weekend, but can he win a world title in the weight class? Taylor’s form has come into question of late, as he no longer looks like the same fighter who was once the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion. The question […]
What's Next For Claressa Shields?
Claressa Shields is no longer interested in MMA, as we take a look at her possible plans. Shields is the current Undisputed Heavyweight Champion after defeating Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The win put her down in history, as it was the third weight class she had become undisputed in following that feat at […]
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: boxingscenehttps://www.boxingscene.com/articles/josh-taylor-ekow-essuman-set-for-may-24-at-glasgows-hydro-arena) Josh Taylor returns to his home country of Scotland looking to rediscover past form when he faces off against Ekow Essuman at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow this Saturday night. On paper, Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 KO’s) remains the heavy favourite, bolstered by his home advantage and a résumé that includes […]
Pacquiao Warned About Returning – ‘God Forbid Something Could Happen'
Teddy Atlas has warned Manny Pacquiao about making his boxing comeback. Pacquiao returns to the ring at 46 against the WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Pacman left boxing in 2021 after suffering a loss to Yordenis Ugas. However, he left his mark in the sport. He became an eight-time world champion while also holding the […]
50 Cent Comments On Mayweather's Lawsuit – ‘Champ Is Mad'
50 Cent has reacted to Floyd Mayweather’s lawsuit, as their feud continues. 50 Cent and Mayweather are no longer on good terms despite having had a good relationship during the latter’s boxing career. The dispute started when Mayweather was sentenced to jail in 2012, as the rapper allegedly looked after the ‘The Money Team’ brand. […]
Boxing World Mourns Nino Benvenuti's Passing
Ex-Italian two-weight world champion Nino Benvenuti has died at 87, as many tributes have been coming in. Benvenuti’s talent was undeniable. He achieved a 119-1 amateur record, going down as one of the best. The question was whether he could make a transition to the professional ranks. Benvenuti did just that, as he would win […]
Should Joe Joyce Retire?
Joe Joyce is reportedly in contention to rematch Tony Yoka, but should he retire? Joyce is on a terrible run of form, as he is no longer the same fighter who was once the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion. His decline began when he suffered two knockout defeats to Zhilei Zhang. He was stopped in devastating […]
How Can Devin Haney Rebrand?
Devin Haney has been accused of not being the most entertaining fighter, so how can he rebrand himself? Haney’s popularity declined after the Ryan Garcia fight, which ended in a no-contest. Haney initially lost the fight as he was dropped three times in a majority decision defeat. However, the result was overturned once Garcia failed […]
Is Moses Itauma Ready For The Big Fights?
Moses Itauma takes on Mike Balogun this weekend in a heavyweight clash, but is he ready for big-time boxing? Itauma knocked out Demsey McKean in his last fight, which was his fourth stoppage of 2024. That extended his undefeated record to 11-0, with 9 knockouts. That was the biggest win of Moses’ career, as all […]
What's Next For Dave Allen?
Dave Allen knocked out Johnny Fisher in their rematch, raising questions over his next steps. Allen gained his revenge to stop Fisher in the fifth round after the controversial result in the first fight. Allen lost the first fight via a split decision, where most of the boxing community had him winning. With the win […]
What's Next For Cris Cyborg?
Cris Cyborg secured a stoppage win against Precious Harris-McCray in the first round to extend her undefeated boxing record to 5-0, raising question over her next steps. That was Cyborg’s third boxing win since 2024, as she continues to expand her boxing career. Cyborg has been focusing on the boxing ring following her PFL win […]
UFC Legends Slam Islam Makhachev After Vacating Lightweight Title to Pursue Gold at 170-pounds
(Instagram: dinamo_mx and islam_makhachev) Islam Makhachev has officially vacated his UFC lightweight title to pursue history as a two-division champion. The reigning pound-for-pound king is set to challenge newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year, aiming to etch his name alongside the few greats who’ve held UFC gold in two different weight […]
Dana White Left Embarrassed as Turki Alalshikh Takes Full Control of Canelo vs Crawford
(X: @ESPNRingsidehttps://x.com/ESPNRingside/status/1919045476478849443) In what was billed as one of the most ambitious crossovers in combat sports history, UFC president Dana White has found himself axed from the promotion of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, a mega-fight many are calling one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st century. White, who just months ago was […]
Josh Taylor Vs. Ekow Essuman Preview
Josh Taylor takes on Ekow Essuman on May 24 in their welterweight clash, as we take a preview of this fight. Taylor boxes at welterweight for the first time in his career. He enters the fight on a two-fight losing streak. Defeats to Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall have raised question marks over his form. Taylor, […]
Terri Harper Vs. Natalie Zimmermann Preview
Terri Harper boxes Natalie Zimmermann on May 23 in a WBO Lightweight Title clash, as we take a look at this match-up. Harper, who is a three-weight world champion, makes the first defense of her title. She secured the title after beating Rhiannon Dixon by a unanimous decision. Harper is not in the best form, […]
Is Jaron Ennis A Hype Job?
Jaron Ennis is one of the leading names in the welterweight division, but is he a hype job? Ennis is the Unified Welterweight Champion, having defeated Eimantas Stanionis in his previous fight. The win extended his record to 34-0, as he became the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion. The win solidified his position […]
Is Canelo Alvarez Getting Too Much Backlash?
Canelo Alvarez has received mass backlash for his boxing moves, but is it justified? Canelo received criticism over his last fight heading into it and in the aftermath. He faced William Scull for the right to win the IBF Super Middleweight Title, as he chased undisputed at 168 for the second time. The fight did […]
Dave Allen's Rise To An Unsung Hero
Dave Allen secured a memorable win over Johnny Fisher in their rematch, as we look at his rise. Allen had plenty to prove coming into the rematch, having arguably been robbed in the first fight. Allen outclassed Fisher with the cleaner shots, but came out second best with a split decision loss. Allen, who was […]
Fisher Vs. Allen Live Updates: Fisher Stops Allen In The Fifth
Dave Allen silenced his critics as he dropped Johnny Fisher twice to stop him in the fifth round. Their first encounter ended in controversy, as Fisher won a thin split decision after going the distance for the first time in his career. He got off the canvas to keep his undefeated record in a fight […]