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Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Jin Sasaki Preview
Brian Norman Jr. takes on Jin Sasaki on June 19 as we preview this upcoming fight. Norman Jr. makes the second defense of his WBO Welterweight Title, which he acquired after beating Giovani Santillan for the interim belt. Once Terence Crawford moved up to 154 pounds, Norman Jr. was elevated to a full champion. He […]
Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos Results: Technical Decision Breakdown and Round-by-Round Recap
In a dramatic comeback fight after a near-two-year layoff, Nonito Donaire (43-8, 28 KOs) defeated Chile’s Andres Campos by technical decision in Round 9 at the “WBA KO to Drugs Festival” in Buenos Aires. The bout was halted after an accidental head clash left Donaire unable to see out of his right eye, with judges […]
Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Results: Punch Stats, Knockout Breakdown, and Round-by-Round Analysis
In a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden Theater, Richardson Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) successfully defended his IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship against former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jnr (22-4, 10 KOs). The June 14, 2025 DAZN main event ended via TKO in Round 8 when the referee stopped the bout after Hitchins overwhelmed […]
Usman Dominates Buckley; Secures First Win Since 2021
Ex-UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman dominated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta to secure a unanimous decision win: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. Usman was looking for his first win since 2021 when he overcame Colby Covington at UFC 268. He entered the welterweight clash with a loss against Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. This was Usman’s third consecutive defeat, raising question […]
Pros Turn On Jones For Ducking Aspinall – ‘Just Retire, You’re Done'
MMA pros have called out Jon Jones’ failure to fight Tom Aspinall. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion, having secured the title by beating Ciryl Gane in a first-round submission. The win marked his return to the sport after a three-year absence. Since then, he has made one successful defense of the belt, stopping Stipe […]
What's Next For Richardson Hitchins?
Richardson Hitchins defeated George Kambosos Jr. to retain his IBF Junior Welterweight Title as we look at his next steps. It was the first successful defense of his belt, which he picked up against Liam Paro. Hitchins has now defeated two of the biggest Australian boxers, as he could target a unification. A fight against […]
What's Next For Andy Cruz?
Andy Cruz stopped Hironori Mishiro in the eight round during their IBF Lightweight Title eliminator as we look at his next steps. Cruz extended his record to 6-0, with two knockouts to his name. He is now in a mandatory position to face the champion Raymond Muratalla. The latter became the champion after Vasiliy Lomachenko’s […]
Hitchins Stops Kambosos In The Eighth
Richardson Hitchins defended his IBF Junior Welterweight Title against George Kambosos Jr., stopping him in the eighth round in a comprehensive performance. Hitchins defended his IBF belt for the second time, having defeated Liam Paro in his last fight. Hitchins was seeking out a fight with either Teofimo Lopez or Devin Haney, only for those fighters to […]
Ryan Garcia Slams Donald Trump – ‘I Can’t Stay Silent'
Ryan Garcia has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy amid the discontent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Garcia is a supporter of Trump, having met him following his initial victory over Devin Haney before it became a no-contest after his failed VADA tests. Garcia is even on record saying that […]
Fans Want Ngannou Vs. Aspinall – ‘It's Bigger Than Jones'
Fans have called for Francis Ngannou to take on Tom Aspinall after The Predator’s surprise appearance at UFC Atlanta. Ngannou appeared at the weigh-in for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley to accompany Usman. Usman is hoping to secure his first win since 2021, when he beat Colby Covington. His last appearance was a 2023 loss […]
O'Malley's Possible Fights At Featherweight
Sean O’Malley could move up to featherweight as we look at his next possible opponents. O’Malley is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, who lost his belt to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. He rematched Merab immediately following his hip surgery to avenge that loss. However, things did not get any better as Merab submitted him […]
Patchy Mix’s UFC Struggles
Matt Brown weighed in on Patchy Mix’s tough UFC debut, highlighting it as a wake-up call about the level of competition in the UFC. Mix has established himself as one of the most elite bantamweights during his time in Bellator. Mix is known for his grappling and submission skills, with 13 of his 20 professional […]
Hitchins Looked ‘Drained' For Kambosos Weigh-In
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. made weight ahead of their IBF Junior Welterweight Title fight on June 14, as we look at how both men looked. Hitchins puts his IBF belt on the line for the first time. He arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win against Liam Paro, which secured him […]
Ennis Will Move Up To 154 – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis will move up to junior middleweight as we examine who he could face at the weight class. Ennis is the unified welterweight champion, having knocked out Eimantas Stanionis in his previous fight to become the IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion. There had been a desire from Ennis’ camp for him to become […]
UFC's Kris Moutinho Considered Ending His Life – ‘She Saved Me'
UFC bantamweight fighter Kris Moutinho admitted he considered ending his life after his UFC release. Moutinho is back in action at UFC Atlanta this weekend against Malcolm Wellmaker. However, the road has not been easy. Moutinho joined the UFC in 2021, getting knocked out by Sean O’Malley after taking the fight on short notice. His […]
De La Hoya's Massive Rant Against Reynoso – ‘Six Fighters Have Tested Positive'
Oscar De La Hoya slammed the wider boxing industry in the latest edition of his Clapback Thursday segment. De La Hoya’s first point of criticism was the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. He questioned why Dana White would promote such an event, given his only experience in boxing was a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor […]
Pros Pick Kamaru Usman Vs. Joaquin Buckley Winner – ‘By Knockout'
The former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman takes on Joaquin Buckley on June 14, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Usman arrives into the fight, having not been in the Octagon since his UFC 294 loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. It was Usman’s third loss in a row, as he has not been […]
Hitchins And Kambosos Separated During Final Presser – ‘Easy Work'
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. held their final presser before their June 14 fight this weekend, as we look at the key moments. Hitchins is the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion, who has vowed to become one of the faces of boxing. His big break took place in his last fight where he beat Liam Paro, […]
Who Are the Best Welterweight Fighters in UFC History?
Image Credit: Facebook: SportsCenter The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest welterweights in UFC history. These fighters have been ranked […]
Kayla Harrison Vs. Amanda Nunes – What Happens?
Kayla Harrison is ready to fight Amanda Nunes at any weight class following her win over Julianna Pena at UFC 316, as we look at how the fight could play out. Harrison submitted Pena to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion in just her third UFC fight. After the fight, Harrison called out Nunes as they […]