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Valentina Shevchenko Provides Positive Update On Her Return
In the MMA latest updates, Valentina Shevchenko has reassured fans that she will not be out of action for too long. Following her controversial split draw with Alexa Grasso, Shevchenko confirmed that she had injured her thumb during the fight. Shevchenko’s Injury “I did everything; it doesn’t matter. I broke my finger in the first […]
Eubank Jr. Unimpressed By Benn's Return, BBBofC's Faces Serious Allegations Of Racism
In today’s online boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. was far from impressed by Conor Benn’s comeback fight against Rodolfo Orozco. The two boxers had been on the verge of having a fight over a year ago only for the bout to be pulled following Benn’s two failed VADA tests for Clompene. Benn’s Troubles In response, […]
Procházka – Pereira to Bring Consistency to UFC Light Heavyweight Division
Since the UFC became more regulated, the Light Heavyweight division has produced some of the organization’s most exciting champions. However, the division has been in turmoil since Jon Jones vacated the belt on August 17, 2020, due to a contract dispute and the desire to bump up a weight class. Since then, the division has […]
Ever-Changing Guidelines Make Scoring MMA Fights a Challenge
Depending on your biases, there is a case to be made that either Valentina Shevchenko or Alexa Grasso won the UFC Flyweight title on Sept. 16 in Las Vegas. But thanks to MMA judge Mike Bell scoring the fifth round of the fight 10-8 in favor of Grasso, the fight was ruled a split draw. […]
Ngannou Hopeful Of Fighting Jones, Strickland Targets The Money
In the MMA latest updates, Francis Ngannou is still optimistic that a fight with Jon Jones could happen later down the line. Ngannou is the former UFC heavyweight champion following his win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 in 2021. Thereafter, Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane before leaving the UFC. Ngannou’s Depature Contract talks broke down […]
Froch And Warren On Joyce Retiring, Hearn Rules Out AJ Vs. Joyce
In heavyweight boxing news, Carl Froch discussed whether Joe Joyce should retire following his second successive loss to Zhilei Zhang. Joyce failed to gain revenge on Zhang, who had stopped Joyce in the sixth round in the first fight. But this time around, the stoppage was a whole lot quicker. The Chinese stopped the Brit […]
Colby Covington Makes Return With Controversial Title Shot
Leon Edwards bristled when MMA news websites broke the news that American Colby Covington would be the second man Edwards had to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship against. Edwards climbed the ladder with 10 wins and one no-contest before he got his first title shot in 2022. Covington, who is unranked due to inactivity, doesn’t […]
Benn Hits Out At BBBofC Chief And Chris Algieri – ‘I Believe In Karma'
In some recent boxing news, Conor Benn has spoken about his recent comeback and the controversy that has been surrounding it. Benn returned to secure a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. The narrative heading into the fight was whether Benn should have been fighting in the first place. Despite having his […]
Diaz Escapes Criminal Prosecution Following Battery Charge
In the MMA latest updates, Nate Diaz has escaped criminal charges following an altercation with Rodney Petersen earlier this year. Peterson, for his part, is known for being a Logan Paul look-alike with a following on TikTok. He butted heads with Diaz during an altercation following a Misfits boxing event. https://twitter.com/Jidion6/status/1649681275475640320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1649681275475640320%7Ctwgr%5E728124d0dbfced2755767ce384d7dac73c17edca%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&
Malignaggi Outraged Following Benn's Return – ‘How Ridiculous'
In today’s online boxing news, Paulie Malignaggi has reacted to the news that Conor Benn will be fighting on September 23rd, 2023, against Rodolfo Orozco following his two failed VADA tests. Benn was out of the ring for over a year since his failed tests. As a result, the fight with Chris Eubank Jr. didn’t […]
Benavidez Vs. Andrade Will Be Announced Soon – Says Benavidez Sr.
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Jose Benavidez Sr. has revealed that a fight between his son, David Benavidez, and Demetrius Andrade could be announced to the public next week. According to reports, a fight will take place on November 24th, 2023, for the WBC interim super middleweight championship belt. Benavidez holds the belt after […]
Tyron Woodley Happy To Return To KO Adesanya
In the MMA latest updates, Tyron Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, has admitted that he would consider returning to take on Israel Adesanya. Woodley’s record in the UFC speaks for itself. His current record stands at 19-7-1. Despite getting a world title, the latter part of his career was not the best. The MMA […]
Ngannou Reveals All On His PFL Deal, Accuses Fury Of Cheating
In today’s boxing and MMA news, Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has opened up on his recent PFL deal. Following his departure from the UFC after contract talks broke down, Ngannou was being linked with numerous organizations including the One Championship, Bellator and the PFL. Ngannou ended up signing with the latter as […]
Eubank Jr. Could Fight For World Title, Shakur Stevenson Labels Himself As The ‘Best'
In today’s online boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. could be in line for a world title shot following his win over Liam Smith. Eubank Jr. stopped Smith in the tenth round to gain his revenge after being stopped by the Liverpudlian in their first fight during the fourth round. In the aftermath of the fight, […]
McGregor And Diaz Fire Verbal Shots, Cormier Backs Miocic's Chances Over Jones
In the MMA latest updates, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz fired verbal shots at each other on social media as they looked back at their first two fights. McGregor-Diaz History In their first fight at UFC 196, Diaz beat McGregor via a rear naked choke in the second round. In the rematch at UFC 202, […]
Joyce Wants Usyk After Zhang, Felt Dubois Quit Against The Ukrainian
In heavyweight boxing news, Joe Joyce is intent on beating Zhilei Zhang, so that he can target a world title shot against Oleksandr Usyk. The ‘Juggernaut’ takes on Zhang in a rematch of their first encounter, which resulted in the Brit being stopped in the sixth round. In the aftermath, Joyce admitted that he may […]
Rafael Fiziev Takes Tough Loss After Knee Gives Out vs. Gamrot
Anytime the UFC decides to have a fight night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, there will always be an element of weirdness. The facility isn’t a place where a lot of MMA news sites want to see fights held because it can only hold a limited crowd of people. People who watched the […]
Joyce Knocked Out In Just Three Rounds By Zhang
In heavyweight boxing news, Zhilei Zhang stopped Joe Joyce with a right hook in the third round to inflict a heavy blow on the latter’s career. Coming into the fight, it was a must-win for Joyce who had made serious changes to his camp. The heavyweight entered into the fight at a career-high weight in […]
Warren Slams Benn, BBBofC Chief Claims Benn Is Not Cleared, Benn Speaks Out
In the latest boxing news today, Frank Warren has not been impressed by Conor Benn’s response to his two failed VADA tests. The boxer has been out of the ring for over a year, but he will make his comeback against Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. This is after the National Anti-Doping Panel had […]
Wilder Signs Up For American Reality Show, Will He Retire?
In heavyweight boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s future in the sport could be in doubt following his decision to sign up for an American reality show. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ has not fought since his first-round knockout of Robert Helenius around a year ago. Thereafter, fights with Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua have failed to materialize. […]