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Breaking: Jake Paul Vs. Andre August Confirmed For December 15th
In some breaking boxing news, Jake Paul will fight Andre August at cruiserweight on December 15th, 2023, as the ‘Problem Child’ will face the second professional boxer of his career in a ten-round bout. Paul will aim to continue the momentum that he has built, following his victory over Nate Diaz on August 5th, 2023. […]
UFC Re-Entering Chinese Event Space with UFC Fight Night 234
The UFC hasn’t held an event in China since before the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2019. Now, with UFC Fight Night 234 taking place in Shanghai Indoor Stadium on December 9, 2023 – what does it mean for the promotion and Chinese fighters? The Mountain Tiger Gets a UFC Chance Astute UFC followers will recall […]
Jared Anderson Detained For DUI And Gun Charges
In some top boxing news, Jared Anderson was reportedly arrested for driving under influence, as well as for having a gun in his car on November 7th, 2023. According to reports, Anderson is facing the following two charges: ‘Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated,’ and ‘improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.’ ESPN’s Mike Coppinger claims […]
Adrien Broner Calls Out Ryan Garcia – ‘Send The Contract'
In the latest boxing news, Adrien Broner is willing to fight Ryan Garcia following reports that he was considered as an opponent for ‘King Ryan.’ Garcia is currently preparing to face Oscar Duarte on December 2nd, 2023, which will be his first fight under Derrick James following his move up to junior welterweight. But before […]
De La Hoya Calls Tanks Davis And Teofimo Lopez ‘Soft,' Backs Benavidez To KO Canelo
In some top boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya has hit out at Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez’s perceived lack of ambition in the sport of boxing. The comments may raise a few eyebrows given the accomplishments that both boxers have managed to achieve. Davis has won world titles in three different weight classes to […]
Sean O’Malley Is Open To Boxing Ryan Garcia
In today’s boxing news, Sean O’Malley, the current UFC bantamweight champion, has revealed that he would be willing to face Ryan Garcia in a boxing match. O’Malley first entertained the idea of trying to get into a boxing match with Gervonta Davis following his win over Aljamain Sterling. Although that may have been the case, […]
TKO Executives Welcome The Increased Competition In MMA
In the latest MMA news, TKO Group Holdings, Inc, has welcomed the competition from rival MMA organisations in light of their own increased revenue. The merger between the UFC and WWE to form the new company has resulted in some positive success following the initial figures that were provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission. […]
Adesanya Reacts To Fury-Ngannou, Volkanovski's Next Move
In some MMA news, Israel Adesanya has reacted to Francis Ngannou’s performance against Tyson Fury. The former middleweight champion reacted to Ngannou’s impressive performance in which he managed to knock the WBC heavyweight champion to the floor in round three. Despite not being given a split-decision win, Ngannou managed to win a whole range of […]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Reportedly Underwent Treatment At Mental Health Institution
In the latest boxing news, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, the former middleweight champion, has reportedly received treatment at a psychiatric facility. According to reports, as per TMZ Sports, Chavez Jr. had allegedly taken numerous pills as his wife, Frida Chavez, informed the police thereafter after becoming concerned about her own safety. Chavez Jr.’s Hospitalisation […]
Tom Aspinall Wanted To ‘Quit' Following His Serious Knee Injury
In today’s MMA news, Tom Aspinall has recalled how he considered quitting MMA following his knee injury against Curtis Blaydes. According to reports, Aspinall squared off against Blaydes in 2022 as a win could have potentially given him a shot at the world title moving forward. However, things did not go to plan as Aspinall […]
BKFC 53: Title Defended; Perfect Debuts in Orlando
The dust is still settling on BKFC 53. A stacked card showcased some of the top bare-knuckle fighters on the circuit. The Middleweight Championship hung in the balance in the main event as David Mundell fought Doug Coltrane. Mundell Retains Middleweight Strap David Mundell went to Orange County Convention Center as the […]
Islam Makhachev Retaining Title Highlighted MMA News in October
The break in the UFC schedule was planned long before the events of UFC 294 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, so it felt appropriate for the sport to take a breather. Alexander Volkanovski accepted a rematch with Islam Makhachev to try and become a champion in two weight divisions. But Makhachev didn’t allow the […]
Danish Dynamite Steals the Show With Upset Victory
Nicolas Dalby knows he isn’t invincible. But the 39-year-old Dane said in the octagon Saturday night in São Paulo, Brazil, that if he has his mind right, he can defeat his opponent. The latest MMAfighting latest news shows that Dalby defends that statement with relentless pressure. Fighting against undefeated Brazilian youngster Gabriel Bonfim in his […]
Pereira Reacts To Adesanya's ‘Break' From MMA – ‘He's Just Confused'
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira reacted to Israel Adesanya’s recent decision to take a break from MMA. The former middleweight champion’s comments about taking some time off came in the aftermath of his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. The latter shocked the MMA community by dominating Adesanya, which included dropping him […]
Dana White Announces Three New UFC Events For 2024
In some MMA news, Dana White has confirmed the first three fights that will occur in January 2024. The announcement was made on November 7th, 2023, for the following three events: UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299. Starting with 297, Sean Strickland will make the first defense of his middleweight title against Dricus Du […]
Fury Will Not Retire Following The Ngannou Fight – Says Frank Warren
In the latest boxing news, Frank Warren has stated that Tyson Fury will not be retiring following his performance against Francis Ngannou. The comments arrived in the aftermath of Fury’s below-par performance against the former UFC heavyweight champion. During the course of the bout, Fury was floored in the third round as he managed to […]
Ngannou Should Only Fight Jones In MMA – Says Matt Brown
In some MMA news, Francis Ngannou’s sole fight in MMA should be against Jon Jones. That is according to Matt Brown. The talk over the fight has been brewing ever since Ngannou’s departure from the UFC. The former UFC heavyweight champion had reportedly been offered an $8 million deal only to turn it down. Ngannou’s […]
Bivol Wants Beterbiev For Undisputed In June
In some top boxing news, Dmitry Bivol has expressed his desire to fight for the undisputed light heavyweight title against Artur Beterbiev in June, next year. Bivol’s time in the ring has been impacted by a variety of issues of late. The holder of the WBA belt has not fought in almost a year after […]
Alex Krassyuk: A Fight Date For Fury Vs. Usyk Will Be Announced Soon
In some top boxing news, a new date for the undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be announced soon. That is according to Alex Krassyuk. Reports had initially indicated that December 23rd, 2023, would be the date of the fight provided that Fury overcame Francis Ngannou. While Fury did overcome […]
Spence Waited Too Long To Fight Crawford, Bud Accused Of Avoiding Ennis
In today’s boxing news, Errol Spence Jr. should not have waited too long to take the fight with Terence Crawford. That is according to trainer Stephen Edwards. The pair ultimately faced each other on July 29th, 2023, in a one-sided affair. Crawford dominated the fight to drop Spence three times before getting the stoppage in […]