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Derrick Lewis Claims He Was ‘Tricked' Into Fighting Jailton Almeida
In some MMA news, Derrick Lewis has revealed that he was tricked into facing Jailton Almeida at his upcoming against the Brazilian on November 5th, 2023, at Fight Night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lewis will aim to beat Almeida in his own backyard, something which he was unaware of until he accepted the bout. Lewis […]
BKFC 53 Preview: Champion Against Undefeated Contender
Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, is the venue for BKFC 53. This card has a rich range of different weight division contests, as it displays just how bare-knuckle boxing is growing as a sport. The main event pits David Mundell against the undefeated challenger, Doug Coltrane, with the BKFC Middleweight Championship on the […]
Catterall Wants The Taylor Rematch, Bivol's Return Lined Up For January 13th
In the latest boxing news, Jack Catterall has expressed his desire to make the biggest fights moving forward. Catterall’s confidence is riding high following his unanimous-decision win over Jorge Linares as the latter announced his retirement from the sport in the aftermath. Prior to the win, however, Catterall’s desire for a rematch with Josh Taylor […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Set To Return On January 6th After His Health Scare
In some boxing news, Vergil Ortiz Jr. is reportedly set to return to the boxing ring on January 6th, 2023, at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, against Fredrick Lawson. The bout is set to take place at junior middleweight, following Ortiz’s clear struggles with making 147. Despite being undefeated with a record of 19 wins, […]
Fury Vs. Ngannou Pay-Per-View Numbers Were Terrible – Says Dave Meltzer
In some top boxing news, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s crossover fight on October 28th, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reportedly failed to deliver the numbers that were expected on pay-per-view. The anticipation for the fight had been building following reports that the pre-fight trailer did over 100 million views across social media. “If things […]
Derrick Lewis Reacts To His Arrest, Schaub Backs Ngannou To Stop Jones
In some MMA news, Derrick Lewis shut down any questions regarding his recent arrest for reckless driving. Reports indicated that Lewis had been apprehended by authorities on October 25th, 2023, which just so happened to be ten days before his fight with Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night 231 on November 5th, 2023. It is claimed […]
Ngannou Won't Appeal The Fury Loss, Wants Fury To Rematch Him Over Usyk
In the latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou has no intention of appealing his loss to Tyson Fury following his boxing debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion put in a remarkable performance to last the distance with the WBC heavyweight champion and troubled him in the process. Ngannou’s left hook continued to do some major damage after […]
Chimaev's Injury in Octagon Not Rare Occurrence for Top Fighters
Khamzat Chimaev cemented his status as a middleweight title contender by winning a decision over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. But when, or if, he’ll ever get that title shot is up in the air. The latest MMA news shows that Chimaev suffered a torn ligament in his […]
Benavidez Wants Canelo But Will Face David Morrell Jr. If It Doesn't Happen
In today’s boxing news, David Benavidez has called for Canelo Alvarez to face him rather than taking a bout with Terence Crawford. The comments were in response to Alvarez’s recent win over Jermall Charlo. The Mexican dominated the the latter, who had moved up two weight classes in order to try and become undisputed at […]
UFC Fight Night – Almeida vs Lewis: Brazilian Heavyweights Eye Glory in Sao Paulo
The UFC returns to Brazil for an exciting card with a plentiful number of Brazilian fighters eyeing hometown glory, especially the heavyweights Jailton Almeida and Rodrigo Nascimento. Delve into their bouts and more throughout this upcoming fight card. Almeida Chases Championship Shot Brazilian jiu-jitsu artists don’t get much bigger than Jailton Almeida. The black […]
Ngannou Willing To Fight In MMA And Boxing, Ngannou Will Be Ranked In WBC's Top Ten
In the latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou has revealed that he still plans on fighting in MMA despite his recent boxing bout with Tyson Fury. The MMA fighter gave a good account of himself, despite coming out second best to Fury in a split-decision loss: 94-95, 96-93, 95-94. In the aftermath, a certain subset of […]
Hearn Wants Eubank-Benn Signed Within Seven Days, Chris Eubank Sr. Responds
In the latest boxing news, Eddie Hearn is intent on making an agreement between Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. for a fight within the seven days. The two boxers were on course to face each other in October 2022, only for the fight to be pulled after Benn failed two VADA tests for Clomiphene. […]
Jon Jones Praises Ngannou's Performance Against Fury – ‘He Did Great'
In some boxing and MMA news, Jon Jones gave Francis Ngannou his credit for the latter’s performance on his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. Ngannou defied all expectations by putting on a performance that brought him on the cusp of victory. Not only did the MMA fighter manage to last the distance, but the former […]
Warren Claims Fury-Usyk May Now Happen Next Year, The Ukrainian Responds
In today’s boxing news, Frank Warren has stated that the undisputed clash between Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could be pushed back until 2024. The comments arrived in the aftermath of Fury’s controversial split-decision win over Francis Ngannou. Despite being given the win, members of the boxing community suggested that Ngannou should have come out […]
Ngannou Knocking Down Fury Opens Other Doors
The thought of Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury boxing like they did Saturday night in Abu Dhabi initially seemed silly. It still seems odd now. Fury, the lineal heavyweight boxing champion, should have made quick work of Nganou, who was the heavyweight champion in the UFC before he abandoned the promotion in search of a […]
Krassyuk Wants The Best Version Of Fury, Zhang Dismisses Fury's Win Over Ngannou
In some boxing news, Alex Krassyuk, Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, is wanting to see the best version of Tyson Fury in the upcoming undisputed championship bout. Fury managed to overcome Francis Ngannou in a controversial split decision, with many feeling that the Gypsy King had come out second best. Ngannou inflicted some damage on the boxer, […]
Wilder Vs. Ngannou Talks Underway, Hearn Wants AJ Vs. Ngannou/Fury
In today’s boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has stated that talks have begun with Francis Ngannou over a boxing fight. The comments came following Ngannou’s performance against Tyson Fury. While the former UFC heavyweight champion came out second best in a split-decision defeat, Ngannou was deemed to be the winner amongst some of […]
Ngannou Feels ‘Bitter' After The Fury Loss, Fury May Be ‘Psychologically' Damaged
In the latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou has admitted that he feels ‘bitter’ following his controversial loss to Tyson Fury. The ex-UFC heavyweight champion was making his boxing debut in a bout where he exceeded all expectations. Ngannou managed to drop Fury in the third round and appeared to land the more telling blows only […]
UFC Fight Night's Latest Two Fights, Henry Cejudo Vs. Merab Dvalishvili Reportedly Set For 2024
In today’s MMA news, The latest round of UFC Fight Night bouts have been confirmed with a new card set for December 2nd, 2023. The event is set to take place in Austin, Texas, with two lightweight bouts that will keep fans entertained. Beneil Dariush will take on Arman Tsarukyan in one of the bouts. […]
Bellator's Sale To The PFL Has Reportedly Been Finalized; Takeover Set for 2024
In the latest MMA news, Bellator’s sale to the PFL has reportedly been finalized, with the move set to become official in 2024. The news has long been talked about, with constant rumors over a $500 million figure being placed to take over the organization. In response to those suggestions, the CEO of Bellator, Scott […]