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Ryan Garcia Confirms Mario Barrios As His Next Opponent
Ryan Garcia has confirmed his next opponent, announcing he has signed a deal to challenge WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios for February 21. Garcia is looking to rebound from two significant hurdles: his May loss to Rolly Romero, and the ring inactivity from his year-long suspension that followed after his no-contest against Devin Haney once […]
Abdullah Mason Vs. Sam Noakes Predictions – ‘Too Strong, Too Powerful'
The vacant WBO Lightweight Title is on the line as Abdullah Mason faces off against Sam Noakes on November 22, as boxing pros picked their winner. The title is vacant after Keyshawn Davis was stripped for failing to make weight for his fight against Edwin De Los Santos. Mason enters the title fight with ten […]
Jesse Rodriguez Vs. Fernando Martinez Predictions – ‘He's Too Slick'
A unification bout is set to take place in the super flyweight division as WBC and WBO Champion Jesse Rodriguez boxes the WBA Champion Fernando Martinez on November 22, as fans pros picked their winner. Rodriguez (22-0, 15 KOs) has enjoyed success since moving up from the flyweight division. He secured his unified status with […]
Cris Cyborg To Face The Undefeated Sara Collins
Cris Cyborg’s next fight will take place against Sara Collins for the inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship on December 13. The fight will take place at PFL Lyon in the LDLC Arena in France. Cyborg is arguably one of the greatest female MMA fighters ever. She has won belts in the UFC, Bellator, Invicta FC, […]
Chavez Jr.'s Return Set For January 24
Ex-WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will box Angel Julián Sacco on January 24 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Chavez Jr.’s return will be his first fight since his unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul on June 28. However, within days of the loss, Chavez Jr. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
Does Rakhmonov Pose The Biggest Challenge For Makhachev?
UFC analyst and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Shavkat Rakhmonov would be Islam Makhachev’s toughest challenge at welterweight. Rakhmonov has been sidelined for nearly a year since extending his unbeaten record to 7-0, with a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024. Meanwhile, Makhachev became the welterweight champion after beating […]
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: Preview & Betting Tips
X: @BOXRAW https://x.com/BOXRAW/status/1953024647529725967 David Benavidez has yet to lose a professional fight and ‘The Mexican Monster’ will make the first defence of his WBC light-heavyweight belt against Anthony Yarde on Saturday night. After proving himself as one of the most avoided fighters at 168-pounds, Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO’s) moved up to light-heavyweight with expectation and […]
Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: Turki_alalshikh https://bigfightweekend.com/news/brian-norman-jr-vs-devin-haney/ The welterweight division is set for a compelling showdown as WBO champion Brian Norman Jr prepares to defend his title against the supremely talented Devin “The Dream” Haney. For Norman Jr (28-0, 22 KO’s), this fight is his chance to prove he’s not merely a dangerous puncher, but a legitimate top-tier champion. […]
Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Predictions – ‘He's A Beast'
A lightweight bout takes place at UFC Qatar on November 22 between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, as pros gave their predictions. Tsarukyan enters the fight with a victory against Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. He had been on course to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but he missed out after […]
The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl
Jorge Masvidal says he planned to confront Dillon Danis just before Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322, as we look at the wider fallout. Masvidal and Danis are not on good terms, having exchanged verbals on social media throughout the years. Danis has previously said he […]
Pros Predict Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Devin Haney – ‘He's An Amazing Fighter'
WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. defends his title against two-weight world champion Devin Haney, as pros gave their predictions. Norman Jr. enters the bout with a fifth-round knockout of Jin Sasaki. That was his third stoppage win on the spin. In contrast, having already secured titles at lightweight (135 lbs) and junior welterweight (140 […]
McGregor Focused In Training – ‘He’s Showing Up Again'
Conor McGregor is back in training, showing he is dedicated to making a return. McGregor has said he wants to fight at the UFC White House card in June 2026, which would mark his first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. His attempts to make a return against Michael Chandler […]
What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena?
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss. The manner of the loss was hard to take, given Islam dominated despite the pre-fight narrative that he […]
Harlem Eubank vs Josh Wagner: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Wasserman Boxing British boxing fans will be treated to an important welterweight clash as Harlem Eubank returns to the ring in his hometown, taking on Canada’s Josh Wagner at the Brighton Centre. Eubank (21-1, 9 KO’s) is coming off the first professional loss of his career, a technical decision defeat to Jack Catterall […]
UFC Fight Night – Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight division gets a meaningful shakeup at UFC Fight Night when former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir takes on surging powerhouse Alonzo Menifield. Oezdemir (20-8) enters this bout after a decision loss against Carlos Ulberg. But prior to that, the veteran had two straight first round finishes, one of which came against Johnny Walker via […]
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde Predictions
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde takes place on November 22 in a 175-pound clash, as fans and pros gave their predictions. Benavidez puts his belt on the line for the first time, as he initially was the interim champ before being elevated once Dmitry Bivol vacated. Benavidez has had two fights at light heavyweight, beating […]
Abdullah Mason Vs. Sam Noakes Breakdown
Undefeated boxers Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes face off for the vacant WBO Lightweight Title on November 22, as we preview the upcoming fight. Mason enters the title fight with a stoppage victory against Jeremia Nakathila. That extended his knockout streak to ten stoppages on the spin. His best wins have come against the likes […]
Jesse Rodriguez Vs. Fernando Martinez Breakdown
WBC and WBO Flyweight Champion Jesse Rodriguez faces the WBA Champion Fernando Martinez on November 22, as we preview the upcoming fight. Rodriguez secured the belt with a stoppage win over Juan Francisco Estrada. He followed that up with stoppage wins over Pedro Guevara and Phumelela Cafu, marking a successful move up from flyweight. Those […]
Usyk Vacates WBO Belt; Wardley Becomes The New Champ
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBO Heavyweight title, meaning Fabio Wardley becomes the full champion. The WBO President Gustavo Olivieri confirmed the news, as Usyk is no longer the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The Ukrainian’s last fight was a stoppage win over Daniel Dubois in July, which made him the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion for the second […]
UFC Fight Night – Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai: Preview & Betting Tips
The welterweight matchup between Jack Hermansson and Myktybek Orolbai pits a seasoned veteran with top-10 experience against a surging newcomer looking to make a statement, on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Hermansson (24-9) brings a long résumé of battles with elite fighters. His skill set is built on fundamentals: steady footwork, a long jab, […]