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Adesanya Backs Pereira To KO Blachowicz, Strickland's Next Fight
Israel Adesanya has backed Alex Pereira to knock out Jan Blachowicz. Pereira will be looking to bounce back from his second-round KO loss to Adesanya, as he moves up to make his debut at light heavyweight on July 29th, 2023. Prior to that defeat, Pereira had stopped Israel to win at UFC 281. But now […]
The Top 30 NBA Players Currently Dominating the Court
The National Basketball Association (NBA) stands as the epitome of athletic excellence in professional basketball, hosting some of the finest athletes from around the globe competing at their peak level. Each NBA season presents fans with an unforgettable spectacle of athleticism, skill, and sheer determination on the hardwood courts that leaves fans breathless with delight. […]
McGregor Reacts To Gaethje’s Win, Stephen Thompson Pulls Out
Conor McGregor has reacted to Justin Gaethje’s second-round KO win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Gaethje set the octagon alight, as he landed an incredible leg kick to the face that dropped Poirier. The latter did not see it coming, as Gaethje was landing successful hooks prior to that. Gaethje’s performance won him a […]
Crawford Slams His Critics After Spence Win, Reaction And More
Terence Crawford has hit out at his critics after he stopped Errol Spence Jr. But came out victorious in the ninth-round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. Crawford put on a sublime performance, as Spence had no to answer to Bud’s speed, skills and power, as the ‘Truth’ was stopped […]
Plant Hits Charlo Following A Huge Altercation
Caleb Plant uncharacteristically hit Jermall Charlo in the aftermath of the Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford weigh-in. The incident was a shock to say the least, given that the motivation behind it was not clear. Although that may have been the case, the two fighters have been linked with fighting each other. Following Plant’s […]
Spence Vs. Crawford Fight Predictions
Rick Ross, the American rapper, has backed Terence Crawford to beat Errol Spence Jr. on July 29th, 2023. The two fighters have had their pre-fight presser and weigh-in as all eyes turn to fight night. Crawford is the slight favorite going into the bout, but in truth, it is a fight that could swing either […]
Aspinall Claims To Have An Edge Over Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall is confident that he has gotten an edge over Jon Jones. The Brit returned to the cage after a year following a knee injury. In doing so, he secured a out with a first-round-stoppage win over Marcin Tybura in just 73 seconds. And in the aftermath of that process, Tom Aspinall was targeting […]
Mayweather And Pacquiao Voted In The Top Five Best Boxers
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have been voted in the top-five best boxers of all time. The pair’s achievements speak for themselves, as Mayweather went undefeated with a 50-0 record which included a career that lasted 21 years. In the process of doing so, ‘TBE’ became a five-division champion which included 26 straight world […]
Gaethje Stops Poirier To Become The ‘BMF' Title Holder
Justin Gaethje became the new ‘BMF’ title holder by knocking out Dustin Poirier. Gaethje got his revenge over Poirier following his loss to him in 2018. But this time around, it was Gaethje’s night. In the first round, Poirier started well as he found some success with his right hand that caused his opponent to […]
Catterall Wants A Rematch With Taylor – Says Sam Jones
Jack Catterall’s advisor Sam Jones is pushing for his fighter to get a rematch with Josh Taylor. The pair faced each other in 2022 for the undisputed junior welterweight title. Despite putting on an impressive performance, with many believing that Catterall should have gotten the decision, Taylor was given a split-decision win. That led to […]
UFC 291 Tries to Find Hope for Success Among the Turmoil
There is no legitimate title at stake during this Saturday night’s UFC 291 pay-per-view event in Salt Lake City, Utah. Depending on how you feel about the “BMF” title, that moniker will be up for grabs in the main event lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje; this fight card has seen the promotion […]
Crawford, Spence Ready to Unify Boxing Belts
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. are set to give the boxing world something it hardly ever sees this weekend. Two fighters at the top of the game will meet on July 29 in Las Vegas to determine the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. The collision between two highly-ranked fighters will surely excite boxing […]
Boxing recap: Kambosos gets booed following triumph
George Kambosos Jr and Serhii Bohachuk didn’t find what they sought in the boxing ring on Saturday night. Kambosos, fighting for the first time since back-to-back losses to Devin Haney, didn’t leave the crowd impressed after a narrow victory. Bohachuk was hoping for a solid tuneup fight on Saturday night but ended up seeing his […]
Beyond the Game: The Most Controversial Athletes of All Time
In the annals of sports history, certain athletes have transcended the playing field to become larger-than-life figures, known not only for their exceptional talent but also for the controversies that have swirled around them. These individuals have, at times, been as famous for their off-field actions as for their on-field achievements, leaving a lasting imprint […]
Stephen Fulton Remains Upbeat Despite His Defeat, Inoue's Next Steps
Stephen Fulton remained in good spirits despite losing his WBC & WBO super bantamweight titles to Naoya Inoue. The American was dominated in a one-sided bout, as the Japanese stopped Fulton in the eighth round. Victory put Inoue in line for an undisputed fight with Marlon Tapales, the current WBA and IBF champion. As for […]
Hunter Calls Fury A Clown, Broner's Diary Exposed
Michael Hunter has hit out at Tyson Fury’s decision to fight Francis Ngannou on the basis that it is holding up the heavyweight division. The two will face each other on October 28th, 2023, in a fight where Ngannou will make his boxing debut. The odds of the former UFC heavyweight champion pulling off an […]
Broner Encourages Fulton Following His Loss, Thurman's Regret
Adrien Broner had a few words of encouragement for Stephen Fulton following his loss to Naoya Inoue. The American suffered an eighth-round-stoppage loss to the Japanese in a bout where he was comprehensively outclassed. As a result, Inoue picked up the WBC and WBO super-bantamweight titles as Fulton suffered the first defeat of his career. […]
Amir Khan's Return, Stanionis Wants Jaron Ennis
Amir Khan could make a comeback to the sport of boxing. Khan’s last fight was a stoppage-loss to Kell Brook in the sixth round, as the former junior welterweight champion retired from the sport. Although that may have been the case, his legacy in the aftermath was questioned, not just for the defeat. Khan tested […]
De La Hoya Recalls Being Abused, Ryan Garcia's Future Revealed
Oscar De La Hoya opened up about his turbulent relationship with his mother, Cecilia, during his childhood. This was revealed in the new HBO documentary entitled ‘The Golden Boy’ that aired on July 24th, 2023. The Mexican recalled how playing stickball at the age of five got him on the wrong side of his mother. […]
Southpaws Add Flavor to UFC History
Adjusting to life in the UFC is difficult because it requires adapting to many different situations. One of the potential curveballs that fighters can face is having to face off against a left-handed fighter. While right-handed fighters can learn a southpaw stance, it is always deadly for fighters who came by it naturally to utilize […]