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Canelo On Retiring, Eubank Jr. On Why He Wants GGG
Canelo Alvarez has no plans on walking away from the sport anytime soon. The Mexican is a four-division champion with nothing much left to prove in the sport. And at the age of 33, Canelo could be forgiven for having one eye on retirement. And yet, that is far from the case. Alvarez’s recent three-fight […]
Mikkel Kessler's Retirement, 10 Years On
It has been ten years since Mikkel Kessler retired from the sport of boxing. Kessler had a remarkable career, having won the WBA and WBC super middleweight championship belts on more than one occasion to become one of the best 168-pounders. In 2014, the Danish boxer stopped Manny Siaca to secure the WBA super-middleweight title. […]
Canelo Accused Of Ducking, De La Hoya Backs Charlo And More
David Morrell Jr. has accused Canelo Alvarez of avoiding the big fights. Alvarez is no stranger to being in world title fights having become a four-division world champion. And as of now, he holds all the belts at super middleweight having beaten numerous champions in the process. This included wins over Billy Joe Saunders, Caleb […]
Edwin De Los Santos Slams Frank Martin And Isaac Cruz For Ducking Shakur
Edwin De Los Santos has branded Frank Martin and Isaac Cruz as cowards for not fighting Shakur Stevenson. De Los Santos and Stevenson are set to face each other on November 16th, 2023, for the vacant WBC belt at 135. However, prior to this happening, Shakur was linked with bouts against Cruz and Martin. Cruz […]
White Praises Sean Strickland, The Latter Slams ‘Con Artist' Andrew Tate
Dana White has praised Sean Strickland following his win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. The American secured a major upset to beat Izzy via a unanimous decision to win the UFC middleweight title. In the aftermath of the win, Strickland downplayed his achievements as he set his eyes on the next goal. So much […]
Spence Crawford Rematch Not Guaranteed, Thurman Dismisses Bud's Win, AJ-Wilder Off
Terence Crawford could derail a potential rematch with Errol Spence Jr. based on the terms that he would require. Bud stopped Spence in the ninth round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. Thereafter, Spence exercised his right to a rematch. The terms of the fight allowed the winner to decide […]
Savannah Marshall Outlines Her PFL Ambitions
Savannah Marshall has opened up on her PFL ambitions moving forward. The undisputed super middleweight champion recently signed a multi-fight deal that would see her make her MMA debut in 2024. And as part of that process, Savannah follows in the footsteps of other big names such as Claressa Shields, Francis Ngannou, Amanda Serrano and […]
Catterall Is Not Overlooking Linares
Jack Catterall is not overlooking Jorge Linares as he gears up for his fight with the former three-weight world champion. Linares is a four-time world champion showing the immense pedigree that he possess. However, at the age of 38, Linares is clearly in the latter part of his career. And his recent results have been […]
Chandler Wants McGregor At 185, Anderson Silva Slams Adesanya Following His Loss
Michael Chandler is willing to face Conor McGregor even at middleweight. The duo had long been linked with a fight ever since they faced each other as coaches on the TUF 31 series. However, McGregor’s failure to enroll in USADA has prevented the fight from getting made. McGregor’s USADA Status The organization requires fighters to […]
Crawford Denies Taking PEDS, Bivol Vs. Canelo Won't Happen
Terence Crawford has denied taking performance enhancing drugs after his association with Victor Conte came under scrutiny. Conte was involved in a PED saga that was recently played out on his Netflix documentary,’ Hall of Shame.’ The former had been taken in by the authorities in 2005 on the grounds of money laundering and trying […]
Fury Could Be Stripped For Not Fighting AJ Or Wilder
Tyson Fury risks the prospect of being stripped of his WBC heavyweight title. This could occur if he refuses to fight the winner of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua. Following the new WBC rankings, Joshua has been placed as the second-highest ranked fighter below Wilder. Therefore, if Joshua and Wilder do end up fighting as is […]
White Slams Tito Ortiz And Randy Couture For Trying To Destroy The UFC
Dana White has hit out at Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture for their past dealings with the UFC. The two former UFC champions have not had the best of relationships with White. Ortiz was very vocal about what he believed to be fighters not getting paid their worth. And this issue continues to hold relevance to […]
Shakur Stevenson Vs. Edwin De Los Santos Agreed For November 16th
Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos have reportedly agreed to fight on November 16th, 2023, for the vacant WBC lightweight title, following reports that a deal has been agreed. The news follows the recent decision by Frank Martin to pull out when terms appeared all but agreed. Stevenson later clarified that the reason for […]
Amateur UFC Fighter Jose Espinoza-Espinoza Arrested For Attempted Murder
An amateur UFC fighter, by the name of Jose Espinoza-Espinoza, has been suspected of trying to commit murder. According to reports, the authorities had arrived at a house that was based on Elgin Court on September 9th, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. It is alleged that there was a disturbance at a family home. Then it […]
Uncovering the Bottom 35: The Worst College Football Stadiums in America
College football is a beloved American pastime, with fans flocking to stadiums across the country to support their favorite teams. While many stadiums are celebrated for their rich history, modern amenities, and passionate fan bases, there are some that leave much to be desired. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the 30 […]
The 25 Greatest Boxers of All Time: Legends of the Ring
In the rich tapestry of boxing history, a sport that has captivated the imagination of millions around the globe, there exists a pantheon of legendary figures who have transcended their time and left an indelible mark on the canvas and in the annals of sports history. These boxing titans have illuminated the ring with their […]
Ryan Garcia Could Fight In November-December – Says Dan Rafael
Ryan Garcia will reportedly get back into the ring in November-December for his debut at 140 pounds. That is according to Dan Rafael. The opponent being lined up is Pedro Campa. The former has an impressive record of 35 wins, three losses and one draw. His last fight was a knockout win over Javier Franco. […]
UFC And WWE Merger Complete, Dana White Upgraded To CEO
Dana White has been given the role of CEO of the UFC following the merger between the organization and the WWE. On September 12th, 2023, the UFC parent company Endeavor completed the merger with the WWE in order to form TKO Group Holdings, Inc. As a result, the company has now begun to trade on […]
Paul Crosses The Line By Mentioning Danis' Late Father In His Trash Talk
Logan Paul and Dillon Danis‘ trash talk crossed the line during their pre-fight presser on September 12th, 2023. Tensions have already been running high in the build-up as a result of Danis’ social media activity. The MMA fighter has been targeting Paul’s fiancée, Nina Agdal, on social media with various posts about the latter’s prior […]
Joyce Desperate To Beat Zhang In The Rematch
Joe Joyce is desperate to get back to his WBO mandatory position as he gears up to face Zhilei Zhang in a rematch on September 23rd, 2023. Joyce was comprehensively stopped in the sixth-round, as Zhang’s left hand continued to trouble the Brit’s eye which swelled up. As a result, the referee stopped the bout […]