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Crawford Looks Back At His Achievements, Doesn't Believe Spence Should Retire
Terence Crawford looked back at his win over Errol Spence Jr. to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. Bud made history by becoming undisputed in a second-weight class. In response, a victory parade was held for Crawford in his hometown of Ohama, Nebraska. During the course of that process, Bud looked […]
Musk Will Fight Zuckerberg Outside Of The UFC
Elon Musk has responded about the prospect of him fighting Mark Zuckerberg in a cage fight. The duo first entertained the idea when Musk responded to reports that Zuckerberg was considering an alternative to Twitter by stating he wanted a cage fight with the Facebook founder. The latter then demanded to know the location, as […]
Navarrete Beats Oscar Valdez To Retain His WBO Junior Lightweight Title
Emanuel Navarrete beat Oscar Valdez via a unanimous decision to stamp his authority in the junior lightweight division, as he retained his WBO belt. The victory was huge, given that Valdez was a two-time world champion. Prior to this defeat, his only defeat was to Shakur Stevenson. Navarrete used his reach advantage to great use, […]
Arum Questions Haney's Offer, Claressa Shields' Interaction With McGregor And A Title Fight
Bob Arum has opened up about Devin Haney’s 25 percent offer to fight Shakur Stevenson. Prior to Haney deciding to move up to 140, the ‘Dream’ made an offer to the WBC mandatory, Stevenson, for a shot at the belts. The 25 percent offer, though, was knocked back by Stevenson. This was on the basis […]
Prograis Slams Haney For Not Signing The Contract
Regis Prograis has once again hit out at Devin Haney, as the duo fail to get their fight over the line. The ‘Dream’ had informed the WBC that he was moving up to 140, as the talk turned towards a title fight with Prograis for his WBC belt at junior welterweight. After all, Haney was […]
Chisora Says Hearn And AJ Could Sue Whyte After His Failed Test
Derek Chisora has recalled what he told Dillian Whyte following his failed test. Following VADA’s discovery of an ‘adverse finding,’ Whyte’s fight with Anthony Joshua was called off. Instead, Robert Helenius was called in as a replacement. Although that may have been the case, Whyte maintained that he was innocent. Such a defense will be […]
Cormier Is Against Giving McGregor A USADA Exemption, McGregor Training Danis And More
Daniel Cormier has not been pleased by suggestions that USADA could give Conor McGregor an exemption to fight this year. The ‘Notorious’ has been out of the cage since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021, as he suffered a broken leg. Thereafter, McGregor underwent an extensive period of rehabilitation as the talk over his […]
Smith Mocks Eubank Jr.’s Excuses, Chisora Refuses To Retire
Liam Smith has mocked Chris Eubank Jr.’s initial complaint that there was the use of an illegal elbow that contributed to his defeat against the former junior middleweight champion. Smith stopped Eubank Jr. in the fourth round to complete a shock victory, as the latter’s chin gave way for the first time in his career. […]
Zuckerberg Reacts To Musk's UFC Diss, Jake Paul and McGregor React
Mark Zuckerberg has reacted to Elon Musk’s claims that any potential cage fight between the pair would be done without the UFC. Following their social media verbals, the anticipation over a cage fight increased after Zuckerberg demanded a location. Thereafter, the talk turned towards whether a venue could be agreed. Musk confirmed that talks had […]
Warren Would Have Put Joshua With Fury Next
Frank Warren has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Robert Helenius. AJ was meant to face Dillian Whyte on August 12th, 2023. However, Helenius stepped in after Whyte failed a test as VADA discovered an ‘adverse finding.’ But rather than focus on Helenius, Warren addressed the idea of whether Joshua would end up fighting Fury. […]
Musk Vs. Zuckerberg Could Really Happen, Khabib Turns Down Musk Training Request
Dana White has revealed that conversations are taking place to hold a mega cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at the Colosseum, Rome. The two billionaires set social media alight after Musk suggested that he would be willing to have a cage fight with Zuckerberg. This was in response to reports that Zuckerberg […]
Charlo Promises To Face Crawford
Jermell Charlo has promised to face Terence Crawford after his fight with Canelo Alvarez and Bud’s rematch with Errol Spence Jr. The American will try to make history, much like Bud, by attempting to become undisputed in a second weight class. After having achieved the feat at junior middleweight, Jermell is attempting to do the […]
Bellator's Featherweight Champion Patricio Pitbull Out Until 2024 Following Surgery
The featherweight champion in Bellator Patricio Pitbull will be out of action until 2024. The news comes after the MMA star underwent surgery on his cervical spine on August 6th, 2023. The news of the surgery came in the aftermath of his first KO defeat to Chihiro Suzuki on July 30th, 2023. Following the defeat, […]
Hearn Rules Out Working With Whyte Again, Chisora Wants A 10-Year Ban
Eddie Hearn has ruled out a potential fight between Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua from ever happening. Whyte’s failed adverse finding, which was discovered by VADA, resulted in their August 12th, 2023, fight being canceled. Instead, Robert Helenius stepped in to take his place. Although that may have been the case, Whyte has maintained that […]
Ngannou Will Be Ready For Fury – Says Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson has backed Francis Ngannou ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury on October 28th, 2023. Ngannou will be making his boxing debut against the WBC heavyweight champion of the world in a fight where he is the massive underdog. However, in order to close that gap, Ngannou has hired the services of ‘Iron […]
Charlo Warns Canelo That He Will Be A Lion, The Paul Brothers Confront Each Other
Jermell Charlo has warned Canelo Alvarez that he will be ready to cause a shock. The two will face off on September 30th, 2023. Charlo’s only defeat in his career has been to Tony Harrison. Thereafter, he managed to rectify it by stopping Harrison in the 11th round in the rematch. While that may have been […]
Helenius Will Fight Joshua Following Whyte's ‘Adverse Finding'
Robert Helenius will replace Dillian Whyte as Anthony Joshua’s next opponent following the ‘Body Snatcher’s’ failed test after VADA confirmed an ‘adverse finding.’ The news was a huge setback, given that there was only a week to find a suitable replacement. Some of the names that were bandied about included Filip Hrgovic and Derek Chisora. […]
Crawford: Beating Charlo Makes Me An All-Time Great
Terence Crawford has revealed that a win over Jermell Charlo would make him one of the greatest of all time. Crawford will already go down as a future hall-of-famer following his dominant victory over Errol Spence Jr. Bud stopped the ‘Truth’ in the ninth-round, as he knocked down his rival three times, to secure a […]
Charlo Warned About Canelo, Stevenson Slams Loma, Logan Paul Wants McGregor
Jermell Charlo’s decision to face Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds could put him in danger. That is according to Roy Jones Jr. Charlo will jump up two-weight divisions in an attempt to become undisputed at super-middleweight after having achieved the same feat at 154 pounds. Alvarez has been backed to win the fight. That is […]
Edwards Faces Rodriguez In A Unification, Kevin Johnson Cosies Up To Putin
Sunny Edwards will face Jesse Rodriguez on December 16th, 2023, for a unification bout in the flyweight division. Edwards’ IBF title will be on the line against Rodriguez’s WBO belt. Edwards arrives into the fight, looking to make a fifth defense of his title. The Brit had initially won it with a win over Moruti […]