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Lara Eases Past Gonzalez To Retain WBA Belt
The WBA Middleweight Champion Erislandy Lara retained his title with a comfortable unanimous decision win (118-108, 119-107, 120-106) over Johan Gonzalez, as you can see how the fight played out live. The bout came about after Janibek Alimkhanuly (IBF and WBO champ) failed a VADA test for Meldonium, meaning their three-belt unification was no longer happening. […]
Opetaia Delivers Brutal Eighth-Round KO, Retains IBF Title
Jai Opetaia retained his IBF Cruiserweight Title with an eighth-round stoppage win over Huseyin Cinkara in the fifth defense of his belt. The win means he is a step closer to securing a unification after the news that Zurdo Ramirez is expected to box David Benavidez on Cinco De Mayo. The opening round was a […]
McGregor Wants Makhachev Fight At Welterweight
Conor McGregor wants to challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev in a bid to become the first ever three-division champion. McGregor is a two-weight champion, having won belts at featherweight and lightweight. McGregor, who has been sidelined since 2021, is looking to fight at the UFC White House card, with Michael Chandler being the likely […]
Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira Rematch Announced
BMF Champion Max Holloway will rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas. Holloway is making a comeback from a hand injury sustained during his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July. That win meant he retained the BMF belt he captured by knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Joshua Van Predictions – ‘I Don't Think Anybody Beats Him'
The UFC Flyweight Title will be on the line this weekend in the co-main event of UFC 323, as the champion Alexandre Pantoja takes on Joshua Van, as MMA pros picked their winner. Pantoja enters the fight at the peak of his career. The 35-year-old boasts a remarkable eight-fight win streak dating back to July […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Huseyin Cinkara Predictions – ‘He Is A Beast'
IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia is set for a vital defense on Saturday against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara, as fans gave their predictions. For Opetaia, the bout is a necessity to keep his hopes alive of a unification. This defense marks Opetaia’s third of 2025, following successful victories over David Nyika and Claudio Squeo. The […]
Kayla Harrison's Bad Blood With Ronda Rousey
Manager Ali Abdelaziz claims that his fighter, Kayla Harrison, the current bantamweight champ, is not on good terms with former UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey. The comments come ahead of Harrison’s title defense against a returning Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 in January. Harrison has a history with Rousey that dates back to their time […]
Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Facebook: K.O. Boxing Channel If you wanted a clean stylistic contrast, you couldn’t script it much better than Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach on Saturday night. Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KO’s) enters the fight riding the highest momentum of his career. Since giving Gervonta Davis one of the toughest nights of Tank’s life, Cruz […]
O'Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/MaxCalendrillo/status/1992651946553917750?t=tE9jwTJRD6lngHSStSa7Jg&s=19 Some fights don’t need trash talk or theatrics to feel important. O’Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton is one of them. O’Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KO’s) comes in as the WBC super-featherweight champion, and he’s earned that belt the hard way. Nothing about his rise has been easy. No hype machine, no promotional […]
UFC 323 – Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight division will serve up the rematch between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 323. Dvalishvili (21-4) enters UFC 323 attempting his fourth successful title defence of the year, a volume of activity practically unheard of for a modern champion. The Georgian powerhouse has built his reign on relentless […]
Gennadiy Golovkin Inducted Into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Gennadiy Golovkin will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) on June 14, 2026. Golovkin is a former two-time unified middleweight champion, who became one of the most feared punchers in the 160 division. His career record stands at 42-2-1 with 37 stoppages. His only two defeats came against Canelo Alvarez, although […]
Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Lawsuit Officially Dismissed
Conor McGregor has cleared a significant legal obstacle as a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him over an alleged incident during the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami has been officially dismissed. The accuser, who remains “Jane Doe,” filed a notice of “voluntary dismissal with prejudice.” The implications are that the accuser will not be allowed […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Huseyin Cinkara Breakdown
IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia is set to defend his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on Saturday, as look at how the fight could play out. The fight is Opetaia’s third title defense of 2025, having secured wins over David Nyika and Claudio Squeo, respectively. Jai had been linked with a fight against the […]
Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October. Aspinall’s first defense ended in a no-contest after an accidental double eye-poke in the first round from Gane left him unable to continue. Jones responded by changing his […]
Dana White's UFC Commitment Questioned
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026. White’s recent fight announcements for UFC 324 and UFC 325 caught O’Malley’s attention, leading Sean to wonder if White’s passion for matchmaking is waning. UFC 324 features Justin […]
Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail: Preview & Betting Tips
In a clash that has hardcore boxing fans buzzing, Shabaz Masoud meets Peter McGrail in a bout that could define the next major breakout star of the British super-bantamweight scene. Masoud (14-0, 4 KO’s) often referred to as “The Maverick,” fights like someone who understands timing and rhythm on a deeper level. His biggest weapon […]
Johnny Fisher vs Herbert Matovu: Preview & Betting Tips
Johnny Fisher returns to action this weekend in a heavyweight matchup against Herbert Matovu, a contest designed to keep Fisher active as he continues his slow build toward the British domestic scene. Fisher (13-1, 11 KO’s) enters as one of Matchroom’s most heavily promoted prospects, a fan favourite with a massive following and a style […]
Stripped Crawford Addresses WBC: Was It Justified?
Terence Crawford has responded after The WBC stripped him of his super middleweight belt after his failure to pay sanctioning fees. Crawford said The Ring Magazine title is the “only belt that’s recognizable.” This was after the WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed that the title was revoked due to Crawford’s failure to pay $300,000, which […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Targeted For 2026
An all-Japanese clash between undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue and three-weight champion Junto Nakatani is being targeted for the Tokyo Dome in May 2026. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news, which is contingent upon both boxers successfully navigating their next fights on the same card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 27. Inoue […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Joshua Van Breakdown
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Joshua Van at UFC 323 this weekend—here is a breakdown of the fight. Pantoja arrives into the fight on an impressive run of form. He is undefeated in his last eight fights, with his last defeat coming all the way in July 2020 against Askar Askarov. […]