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Is Gervonta Davis Ducking The Best?
Gervonta Davis is arguably one of the most recognisable boxers around, as we take a look at his career highlights in in today’s boxing news. The lightweight is currently undefeated with a record of 29 wins, with 27 coming by way of knockout. And yet, the perception around Davis is that he has not achieved […]
Valentina Shevchenko Calls Sean Strickland An ‘Offended Kid'
In today’s MMA news, Valentina Shevchenko, the previous UFC flyweight champion, has hit out at Sean Strickland following his comments about women’s MMA. Both fighters know what it takes to make it at the top level, given that Strickland is the current UFC middleweight champion after having beaten Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision. Nevertheless, […]
UFC 295: Light Heavyweight Division Circus; Hardworking Andrade
Madison Square Garden is a venue steeped in combat sports history. Whether it’s countless boxing fights or professional wrestling events, this building in New York City can be considered the ultimate destination for fighters. So, what will unfold in the Garden at UFC 295? Procházka and Pereira Fight for Vacant Light Heavyweight Belt The […]
Wilder And Ruiz Restart Talks, Wilder Willing To Meet AJ
In some top boxing news, Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. have restarted talks for a fight in 2024 after initially parting ways. The pair were first linked with a fight for what would have been a WBC title eliminator. And the winner would have had the chance to face Tyson Fury for the belt. […]
Song Yadong Will Highlight UFC’s Return to China
The UFC is returning to normal after the COVID-19 restrictions have started easing up. While the UFC was stuck in the Apex in Las Vegas due to being unable to host large crowds, there weren’t any main live events held worldwide. But on Dec. 9, the UFC will return to Shanghai for the first time […]
Teofimo Lopez Sr. Wants His Son To Box George Kambosos Jr. Next
In the latest boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Sr. wants his son, Teofimo Lopez, to face George Kambosos Jr. in his next fight. The fight would be a rematch of their 2021 encounter where the Australian won by a split decision to become the new IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight champion: 115-111, 113-114, 115-112. The result […]
Alex Pereira Wants Dillon Danis To Join The UFC, Danis Targets A Fight With Paddy Pimblett
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira is fully behind the idea of Dillon Danis coming to the UFC. Danis is no longer tied to Bellator after having been released from his contract, as the fighter had been out of MMA for more than three years due to a knee injury. However, Danis made his […]
Shakur Stevenson Wants Haney At 140, Convinced That Tank Davis Will Fight Him
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has revealed that he would be willing to fight Devin Haney at 140 pounds. The pair could have faced each other at 135 pounds as Stevenson was the mandatory for the WBC belt. However, Haney would end up moving up to 140 pounds to face Regis Prograis for the […]
Breaking: Frank Warren Reveals There Will Be A Huge Boxing Bout On December 23rd In Saudi
In some breaking boxing news, Frank Warren has confirmed that there will be a boxing card in Saudi Arabia on December 23rd, 2023, despite the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight looking like it will take place in 2024. After Fury’s hard-fought victory over Francis Ngannou, Warren confirmed that the fight would take place next year. The […]
Volkanovski Vs. Topuria Set For February 17th, Aspinall Targets Jones
In the latest MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski will officially defend his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria on February 17th, 2024, at UFC 298. The Australian will be hoping to bounce back from his first-round-stoppage loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October. Volkanovski took the bout on less than two weeks notice after Charles Oliveira pulled […]
Wilder Reacts To Fury Vs. Ngannou – ‘Maybe He Did Cheat'
In the latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder has given his take on Tyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou. The former WBC heavyweight champion is well aware of what it takes to face Fury, having been in the ring three times with the Gypsy King. Despite this being the case, Wilder has failed to beat Fury […]
Morrell Jr. To Face Sena Agbeko In The Main Event On December 16th
In the latest boxing news, David Morrell Jr. will reportedly defend his WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight title against Sena Agbeko on December 16th, 2023. The fight was initially set to go head on the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia card only for it to be called off. The Nevada State Athletic Commission discovered an abnormality […]
Dalby’s Upset Win Joins Ever-Growing Pantheon of Surprising Upsets
Since its creation 30 years ago, the UFC stated that it didn’t want to be like boxing. One of the most critical aspects of that has been not protecting undefeated fighters. Once you make it to the big time, the UFC was willing to match fighters up with whoever would take the bout, even if […]
What Does the Future Hold for Taila Santos?
MMA news sites have reported that Taila Santos has been released by the UFC just days after the promotion held a successful event in her homeland of Brazil. Despite still being ranked #6 in her division at the time of her departure, Now a free agent, what does the future hold for Santos? Unclear […]
Would Grasso Conquer Hamasaki?
Alexa Grasso is an accomplished champion in the UFC right now, embroiled in a fantastic feud with Valentina Shevchenko. Yet, how would she have got on against another international star from yesteryear, specifically Ayaka Hamasaki? The Japanese fighter had a penchant for making her opponents tap. Would Grasso submit? Grasso’s UFC Rise The Mexican […]
Jake Paul Hits Back At Criticism Over His Next Fight, Nate Diaz Welcomes Wilder Into MMA
In the latest boxing news, Jake Paul has hit back at the criticism that has emerged to his next boxing fight against Andre August. The Problem Child recently beat Nate Diaz via a unanimous decision to bounce back from his loss to Tommy Fury, which happened to be the first defeat of his career. And […]
Fury vs. Ngannou Pay-Per-View Sales Were Better Than Expected
In today’s boxing news, the pay-per-view numbers for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s boxing fight were a lot better than first expected. That is according to Ariel Helwani. The pair faced off on October 28th, 2023, in a high-profile fight that captured the attention of casual fans and sportsmen alike. Reports indicated that the first […]
Jermall Charlo And Jose Benavidez Jr.'s Virtual Presser – Key Highlights
In some boxing news, Jermall Charlo had his first presser for a fight since 2021 as he gets ready to take on Jose Benavidez Jr. on November 25th, 2023, on the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade card. The current WBC middleweight champion has not fought ever his victory over Juan Macias Montiel. The boxer has struggled to […]
Would Stevenson still be undefeated in Freitas’ era?
Shakur Stevenson, with his 20-0 record, is one of the most exciting and impressive boxers on the contemporary circuit. Having dominated large sections of the featherweight division, the 26-year-old is now transitioning to lightweight. The question is, however, would he have had the same success if he had shared the era with Acelino Freitas? […]
Usyk Hopeful Of Facing Fury In February
In some boxing news, Oleksandr Usyk is remaining optimistic over facing Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title in February. The pair were on course to face each other on December 23rd, 2023, only for the fight to be pushed back after Fury’s hard-fought win over Francis Ngannou. In a fight where Fury was expected […]