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Skye Nicolson vs Carla Camila Campos Gonzales: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: X: @BrunchBoxing After suffering her first professional defeat and losing her WBC Featherweight title to Tiara Brown, Australian standout Skye Nicolson is back in action this time at super-bantamweight as the talented southpaw will face Carla Camila Campos Gonzales. Nicolson (12-1, 1 KO) had been steadily climbing the ranks, her slick movement and […]
Chavez Jr. Arrested By ICE
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has suffered another setback after the ex-WBC Middleweight Champion was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to reports, Chavez was apprehended on July 2. This was shortly after his loss to Jake Paul, as the Mexican came out second best in a unanimous decision loss. The arrest was made in relation […]
Fury Saddened By Wilder's Decline – ‘A Shadow Of His Former Glory'
Tyson Fury was saddened after watching Deontay Wilder’s performance against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon. Fury, who fought Wilder three times, stated that the former WBC Heavyweight Champion looked like a “shadow” of his former self. Wilder secured a seventh-round TKO victory over Herndon, dropping him twice. However, Fury observed a decline in Wilder’s right hand. Wilder […]
What's Next For Colby Covington?
Colby Covington wants a big fight for his next UFC bout despite a run that has seen him suffer three losses in his last four octagon appearances. Covington’s recent setbacks include a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Title. Covington blamed a foot injury for his poor performance, […]
On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion
Image Credit: Sam Morris On this day 15 years ago, Brock Lesnar overcame immense adversity to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and unify the UFC heavyweight championship in one of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history. Lesnar, the reigning champion, faced the interim title holder Shane Carwin, a knockout artist who had […]
How Cordina Could Approach The Quiroz Fight
Joe Cordina faces Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz on July 5, as we look at how the Welshman can approach this fight. Cordina moves up to lightweight following his last fight at 130, where he suffered his first defeat against Anthony Cacace. He had been chasing the Shakur Stevenson fight, only for that to fall through once […]
Catterall And Harlem Eubank Final Presser – Key Moments
Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank held their final presser ahead of their welterweight clash on July 5. Catterall enters this bout following a disappointing split decision loss to Arnold Barboza Jr. It prevented him from claiming the title shot against Teofimo Lopez, who holds the WBO belt at 140. Catterall hasn’t competed at welterweight (147 […]
Roy Jones Jr. And Shane Mosley Disagree Over Canelo Vs. Crawford
Roy Jones Jr. and Shane Mosley have given conflicting comments over whether weight will be an issue in the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. Canelo defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on September 13, while Crawford moves up two weight divisions. The major talking coming into the fight is the weight. Canelo is a […]
Can Roach Beat Tank In A Rematch?
Lamont Roach Jr. says Gervonta Davis is “scared to get embarrassed” in their August 16 rematch, but can Roach beat him? Roach’s confidence comes from their controversial first fight, which ended in a majority draw. Roach was denied a victory after the referee failed to give him a 10-8 round once Davis took a voluntary […]
Is Kamaru Usman Ducking Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman has no interest in fighting him, but is the latter ducking? Muhammad recently saw his impressive eleven-fight unbeaten streak end, along with his welterweight title, in a loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. With Islam Makhachev now expected to face Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, the door […]
Joe Cordina vs Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom@AndStillBoxing Former IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina returns to the ring on Saturday for a 10-round lightweight bout against Mexico’s Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz at Manchester Arena. The fight marks Cordina’s (17-1, 9 KO’s) return to the 135-pound division, where he previously held British and Commonwealth titles earlier in his career. Now 33, the […]
On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276
Credit: https://x.com/fightpicsgohard/status/1543439601783767040?t=d2bVg51JHlhyiocz7Zf66Q&s=19 On this day in 2022, Alex Pereira announced his arrival as a true UFC force with a thunderous first-round knockout of Sean Strickland at UFC 276. Coming from a background of being an elite kickboxer who had previously knocked out Israel Adesanya in that sport, all eyes were on the Brazilian as he […]
Jack Catterall vs Harlem Eubank: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: Instagram: rtfight_comhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DLhzvPZt96H/ Two of Britain’s finest welterweights clash in a 12-round bout on Saturday night in Manchester as Jack Catterall faces the unbeaten Harlem Eubank. Catterall (30-2, 13 KO’s) enters the bout with a reputation as one of the trickiest fighters to look good against. As a natural southpaw with superb balance and defensive […]
Will Crawford Target Canelo's Body?
Fans have reacted to Terence Crawford’s training, suggesting he may target Canelo Alvarez’s body. Crawford aims to make history when he moves up two weight classes on September 13 to face Canelo for his Undisputed Super Middleweight. Much has been said about the game plan after Jermell Charlo failed to do what Crawford is targeting. […]
Joe Cordina Vs. Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz Predictions – ‘He Can Pull It Off'
Joe Cordina and Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz box on July 5, as fans gave their predictions. Cordina arrives into the fight with a 17-1-0 record. He experienced his first defeat, losing to Anthony Cacace in his previous fight. He also saw a Shakur Stevenson fight fall through after Shakur withdrew with a hand injury. He never […]
Skye Nicolson Vs. Carla Gonzales Preview
Skye Nicolson takes on Carla Camila Campos Gonzales as we preview the upcoming fight. Nicolson is looking to bounce back after her first professional loss against Tiara Brown, which meant she lost her WBC Featherweight Title. Nicholson responded by stating that she wanted to move back down to super-bantamweight to get a title in a […]
Can Pacquiao Beat Barrios?
Fellow Filipino Nonito Donaire believes that Manny Pacquiao will put on a strong performance against Mario Barrios on July 19. Pacquiao is stepping back into the professional boxing ring for the first time since his 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas. His last victory came in 2019 against Keith Thurman. Despite this long layoff, Pacquiao has […]
Did The UFC Harm Topuria's Legacy?
Chael Sonnen says that the UFC made a mistake by not allowing Ilia Topuria to hold three belts. Sonnen’s comments arrive in the aftermath of Topuria’s KO win over Charles Oliveira AT 317. The win made him the lightweight champion, adding the previous featherweight title he secured after stopping Alexander Volkanovski. However, Topuria could also […]
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never forget that the first reality TV show of its kind actually saved the UFC from ceasing to exist. The whole reason for TUF existing was that Dana White and the […]
Jack Catterall Vs. Harlem Eubank Predictions – ‘He Is A Big Favorite'
Jack Catterall boxes Harlem Eubank on July 5, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Catterall arrives into the fight with a loss to Arnold Barboza Jr. It was a massive setback, as it prevented him from becoming the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Champion, thus depriving him of a title shot against Teofimo Lopez. It was […]