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Inoue Stops Fulton In Dramatic Fashion To Become The WBC And WBO Super-Bantamweight Champion
Naoya Inoue beat Stephen Fulton to become a four-division champion, as he picked up the WBC and WBO super bantamweight belts, with an eighth-round TKO. The Japanese was the aggressor, who dominated the fight, in a manner that was not foreseen. Despite Fulton being the bigger and heavier man, the challenger out-jabbed the American along […]
Davis Will Fight This Year – Says Stephen Espinoza
Gervonta Davis is keen on making a return to boxing this year. That is according to Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza. Davis was recently released from jail after being apprehended for violating the terms of his house arrest in relation to a hit-and-run. Davis had been ordered to do 90 days of house arrest at his trainer […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Crossover: Athletes Who Excel in MMA, NBA, and Boxing
While everyone is going gaga over combat sports, no one is paying attention to the athletes who don’t shy away from showing their dedication and courage to make sports a good experience. Ranging from MMA to NBA and boxing, every athlete shows incredible skills and has left a mark in their respective fields. All these […]
Famous MMA Fighters: Profiles of Legends and Rising Stars
MMA is an exciting world with people fighting (literally!). Previously known as UFC, it gained popularity in 1993 with its first. Many people remember Jorge Masvidal, Conor McGregor, and Jon Jones; there are many other fighters who have made MMA what it is today. Over the last 23 years, MMA has created a lot of […]
De La Hoya's Cross-Dressing Photos, The Russian Mob And More
Oscar De La Hoya’s cross-dressing pictures caused quite a storm for the boxer. The Mexican’s ordeal was played out in his documentary, ‘The Golden Boy.’ And as part of that process, pictures of the boxer cross-dressing were leaked in 2007 by a Serbian dancer known as Milana Dravnel. And given that the star was a […]
Teofimo Lopez's, Shakur Stevenson And Ryan Garcia's Next Moves
Teofimo Lopez Sr. has outlined his own wishes for his son, Teofimo Lopez Jr, moving forward. Lopez’s last fight was a unanimous-decision win over Josh Taylor. And in doing so, Lopez became a two-weight and two-time lineal champion to pick up the WBO junior-welterweight belt. While that may have been the case, Lopez announced his […]
Thurman Opens Up On His Next Move
Keith Thurman opened up about his time away from the ring, as the former unified welterweight champion continues to struggle with inactivity and injuries. Thurman’s last fight occurred in 2022 when he beat Mario Barrios via a unanimous decision. While that may have been the case, that fight was three years after he had lost […]
Joshua vs. Whyte Take Two
Anthony Joshua may be able to take advantage of a few inactive contenders above him to earn another shot at the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. But first, the British boxer must figure out a way to replicate another victory from earlier in his career. Joshua will take on No. […]
Tyson Fury's Father Slams Eddie Hearn's Reaction To The Ngannou Fight
John Fury has slammed Eddie Hearn in light of his son Tyson Fury’s upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou. The two will face each other in a crossover boxing event on July 29th, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The news split the boxing community. The majority of the fan base lamenting the absence of an undisputed […]