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Warren Teases More Big Fights In Saudi
In today’s boxing news, Frank Warren has talked up the potential for more big fights in Saudi Arabia as Tyson Fury prepares to face Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023. The crossover fight will form part of the Riyadh Season in a fight where the social media numbers have shown a huge interest. Reports indicate […]
McGregor Slams ‘Political Shadiness' And Confirms His USADA Enrolment
In the latest MMA news, Conor McGregor has opened up on why he has been away from the UFC for longer than expected. Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the ‘Notorious’ has taken his time to enter back into the Octagon following his broken leg. There had been an expectation that he […]
Best MMA Grapplers
It’s impossible to be a one-trick pony anymore in Mixed Martial Arts. Having devastating power in your right hand or the ability to wrestle is nice, but you need a blend of everything to be a champion. But when it comes to grappling, the wizardry some people have turned in while fighting in the cage […]
California Signs Bill For An MMA Fighter Retirement Benefit Fund
California has rubber-stamped an MMA fighter retirement benefit fund into law, becoming the first state to do so, which will begin in 2024. The news comes after the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, signed Assembly Bill 1136 on October 8th, 2023. The initiative was put forward by Matt Haney, an assembly member from San Francisco, […]
MMA Fantasy Fights: Jones vs Lesnar
Jon Jones won the UFC Heavyweight championship by bullying Cyril Gane on the mats. Jones shot for an early takedown, dragged him to the ground, and was able to get him to submit in the first round. While many wondered how Jones would handle the jump from light heavyweight to heavyweight at age 36, many […]
Usyk Will Beat Fury – Says George Groves
In some boxing news, George Groves has picked Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury when the pair face off in an undisputed bout. Both boxers remain undefeated as they aim to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 when Lennox Lewis achieved the feat. The narrative coming into the fight is that Fury’s size […]
Cyborg and Carmouche Show Why Experience Matters at Bellator 300
Bellator has two women’s champions that seem to never age. Cris Cyborg, 38, and Liz Carmouche, 39, have been involved in MMA for a long time with many different organizations. Both seem to have found satisfaction by using the twilight of their respective careers to show the up-and-comers what it would take to become a […]
Joshua Doesn't Want To Face Wilder – Says Malik Scott
In the latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, has accused Anthony Joshua of not wanting to face the ‘Bronze Bomber.’ According to reports, the bout has collapsed in Saudi Arabia after Skills Challenge were no longer able to get it over the line. The shift in power within Saudi boxing has resulted in […]
Will Manny Pacquiao Compete At The Olympics?
In the latest boxing news, Manny Pacquiao will have to overcome a significant hurdle if he is to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The boxer is no longer competing at a professional level, however, his love for the sport still remains. Since his retirement following the loss to Yordenis Ugas, Pacman has […]
Bomac Released On A Suspended Sentence After Being In Possession Of A Firearm
In today’s latest boxing news, Brian McIntyre, Terence Crawford’s trainer, has been released from custody after being detained by the British authorities for having a firearm in his possession at Manchester airport. According to reports, the trainer was apprehended following his way back to the US after Chris Eubank Jr.’s win over Liam Smith. Bomac’s […]
IBF Rankings Spell Bad News For AJ, Fury-Ngannou PPV Price Revealed
In the latest boxing news, The IBF heavyweight rankings have been updated with their new positions, which has had an impact on the mandatory position. IBF Rankings As of now, Filip Hrgovic is the IBF interim heavyweight champion putting him in line to face Oleksandr Usyk. However, the Ukrainian will face Tyson Fury for the […]
Shakur Stevenson On Being A Free Agent, Fury-Ngannou Fight Trailer Goes Viral
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has expressed doubts about his future with Top Rank moving forward as the boxer’s contract is set to expire next year, with many options moving forward. Stevenson is currently getting ready to face Frank De La Santos on November 16th, 2023, for the vacant WBC belt at lightweight. Although […]
Strickland Recalls Adesanya's Bizarre Comments, Diaz Wants A Trilogy With Paul
In today’s MMA news, Sean Strickland has recalled the conversation he had with Israel Adesanya after he beat the latter to become the UFC middleweight champion of the world. Strickland-Adesanya The American shocked the world to win via a unanimous decision, as he walked down Izzy to get the win, which was accompanied by him […]
Danis Picks KSI To Beat Tommy Fury
In some boxing news, Dillon Danis has picked Tommy Fury overcome KSI in their upcoming fight on October 14th, 2023. Fury will face KSI following the former’s win over Jake Paul via a split decision to give the latter the first loss of his career. Thereafter, a rematch had been talked about only for Fury […]
Jaron Ennis Would ‘Beat The Hell Out Of' Thurman – Says Shakur Stevenson
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has backed Jaron Ennis to prove too much for Keith Thurman. The pair have been linked with a fight following Ennis’ status as the IBF welterweight interim champion. That puts Boots in line to face Terence Crawford for all the belts at 147. However, Bud has indicated his desire […]
Crawford No Longer Wants To Face Canelo At 168, Favors A Fight At 160
In today’s boxing news, Terence Crawford no longer wants to face Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight by instead seeking a bout at 160 against the Mexican. Following Bud’s win over Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed in a second weight class, Crawford turned his attention towards Canelo. The welterweight initially expressed his desire to face […]
Scott Coker Addresses Bellator's Sale Rumors – ‘Hard For Me To Really Comment'
In some MMA news, Scott Coker, the President of Bellator, has addressed the rumours that the organisation could be sold. According to reports, the PFL has long been linked with buying the organisation out with suggestions that it would take $500 million in order to make the deal happen. Although that may have been the […]
Yusuff and Barboza Ready to Meet
Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza received a bigger platform following an unexpected scheduling change. The latest MMA news shows this fight was originally supposed to take place on the undercard of an October 2020 fight night. However, Yusuff pulled out. Both fighters have raised their profile significantly enough in the meantime to make this matchup […]
Haney Could Come Back Down To 135, Saunders Wants The Eubank Jr. Rematch
In today’s boxing news, Devin Haney has not ruled out a return to lightweight moving forward. The ‘Dream’ made the decision to move up to 140 in order to fight Regis Prograis for his WBC belt. A win would make Haney a two-division champion after having won all the belts at 135. And since Haney […]
Hearn Targets Huge Fights For Billy Joe Saunders, Haney Open To Moving Up To 147
In today’s boxing news, Eddie Hearn has laid out the next steps for Billy Joe Saunders moving forward. The boxer is currently preparing for a comeback fight as he seeks a return after around two years out of the ring. The two-weight world champion has been away from the sport after having been stopped by […]