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Naoya Inoue Warns TJ Doheny: ‘I Can Still Evolve Into A Better Fighter’
Naoya Inoue might be close to the most complete boxer on the planet, but the Japanese star has warned upcoming opponent TJ Doheny that he’s only getting better. Inoue (27-0-0 24 KO) makes the second defense of his undisputed super-bantamweight world titles against Doheny (26-4-0 20 KO) on Tuesday at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, […]
Mayweather Could Make A Pro Comeback
Floyd Mayweather may end up making a pro comeback next year if the right opportunity presents itself. Mayweather’s last professional fight was a win over Conor McGregor in 2017, taking his record to 50-0. Since then, he has had numerous exhibitions. His most recent exhibition was a fight against John Gotti III. Mayweather is now […]
Jones Mocks Aspinall – ‘I’m Outside On A Golf Cart'
Jon Jones is confident he would beat Tom Aspinall, as questions remain about whether the pair will fight. Jones’ next fight is likely against Stipe Miocic this year once Bones returns from injury. Their UFC 295 fight was pulled only after Jones injured his pectoral muscle injury. Aspinall then worked himself into a title shot […]
Canelo Warns Berlanga Over His Trash Talk – ‘We’re Gonna See'
Canelo Alvarez has downplayed Edgar Berlanga’s trash talk, stating the fighter appears nervous. They face off on September 14 during Mexican Independence Weekend, with Canelo the heavy favorite. He defends his WBA, WBC and WBO belts against the 22-0 undefeated fighter. There has been a fiery build-up, which was shown in the kickoff presser. Berlanga […]
Joe Rogan Amazed By Ilia Topuria's Training – ‘Phenomenal'
Joe Rogan has credited Ilia Topuria for his intense training as the UFC Featherweight Champion won more plaudits. Topuria will square off against BMF Champion Max Holloway for the first defense of his belt. The BMF title is not on the line, but there is still plenty of pressure. Topuria stopped Alexander Volkanovski in his last […]
Sean O’Malley Trains With The Arizona Cardinals
Sean O’Malley was putting in the work during a training session with NFL team Arizona Cardinals. O’Malley has a big fight coming up next month when he defends his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili on September 14 at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The venue has its first combat sports event during Mexican Independence […]
What Challenges are Left For Demetrious Johnson?
Demetrious Johnson wants to prove he can be much more than a mixed martial arts fighter. While Johnson is still the ONE flyweight champion, MMAfighting latest news shows that he isn’t eager to jump right back in the cage. Johnson, 38, would like to take on challenges that are new and exciting to him. During […]
Good Luck Knocking Down Today’s Boxers With Iron Chins
Unleashing hellacious punches isn’t enough to reach the top of the boxing world. When you get in the pocket and have power coming back in your direction, I would think most boxers would prefer to have a strong chin to keep them in the fight. When a fighter starts to decline, online boxing news generally […]
Fans Rip De La Hoya Over His Physique – ‘Liposuction, BBL'
Oscar De La Hoya has responded to claims that he has fake abs after receiving much criticism on social media. De La Hoya is a six-time world champion, making him one of the best boxers of all time. However, his life was marred by substance abuse, something which he has been vocal about. The Golden […]
Joshua Shows Off His Insane Power – ‘Sounds Like Pain'
Anthony Joshua showed off his power, as he readiness himself for a heavyweight clash against Daniel Dubois. Joshua takes on Dubois for his IBF Heavyweight Title on September 21, knowing a win makes him a three-time world champion. He has been in impressive form since working with Ben Davidson. In their two fights together, Joshua […]
Eddie Hearn Goes In On Brian Norman Over Failed Jaron Ennis Talks: ‘Are You Cloud Chasing?’
Promoter Eddie Hearn has launched a tirade aimed at Brian Norman Jr, accusing the WBO welterweight champion of “cloud chasing” for rejecting several offers for a unification fight with IBF title holder Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Ennis (32-0-0 29 KO) and Norman (26-0-0 20 KO) have been engaged in a war of words through the media […]
Diego Pacheco Motivated To Make Late Brother ‘Proud And Fulfill All My Dreams For Him’
Super-middleweight contender Diego Pacheco says he is motivated by both his own legacy and a determination to “fulfill my dreams” for his late brother. Pacheco (21-0-0 17 KO) takes the next step in his prodigious career on Saturday when he faces Polish veteran Maciej Sulecki (32-2-0 12 KO) in the headline bout of Matchroom Boxing’s […]
Jake Paul's Mom Fears For His Fight With Mike Tyson – ‘Mike Looks Scary And Big'
Jake Paul’s mother is afraid for her son’s upcoming fight with Mike Tyson. Paul faces Tyson on November 15 in Neftlix’s first-ever boxing fight. The fight was set for July 20, only for Tyson to withdraw with an inflamed ulcer. Mike Perry stepped in as Paul stopped him in round six. There were calls for […]
Jaron Ennis Struggling To Get Opponents – ‘Waste Of Time'
Jaron Ennis’ next opponent is up for debate as questions remain about where he goes next. Ennis is the IBF Welterweight Champion, who made the first defense of his belt against David Avanesyan in his last fight. Boots had his first bout in Philadelphia, his hometown, since 2018. The welterweight stopped Avanesyan in the sixth […]
Ngannou Wants More Boxing, Eyes Usyk And Wilder
Francis Ngannou wants all the smoke in the boxing world after entering boxing last year. Ngannou signed his PFL deal after leaving the UFC last year and had two boxing bouts. He took on Tyson Fury last October on his debut. He put up an impressive performance. He sent Fury to the canvas in the […]
Fans Slam Shakur Over $5M Purse For Cordina Fight – ‘5 Million To Run'
Fans have ripped Shakur Stevenson after reports he is earning a guaranteed $5 million purse for facing Joe Cordina. Shakur faces Cordina on October 12 in the defense of his WBC Lightweight Title. It is his first fight under Matchroom Boxing since leaving Top Rank. Shakur beat Artem Harutyunyan in his final fight with Top […]
Jones Makes Vulgar Comment At Aspinall; Tom Reminds Him Of PEDs
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, caused mass controversy after making disparaging comments about Tom Aspinall, who has accused him of avoiding a fight. Jones is expected to face Stipe Miocic next once he returns from his injury. He was meant to fight Miocic at UFC 295. However, he picked up a pectoral muscle injury […]
Inching Closer to 50, Bobby Lashley Still Desires to Be in Combat
Fifty seems to be the new 20 in combat sports. Or something like that anyway. Bobby Lashley, a former WWE wrestler, may be looking to get back on the professional MMA circuit at age 48. Lashley, who originally started in the public light as a WWE wrestler back in 2005, took a long hiatus from […]
Madrimov Determined To Become Two-Time Champion: ‘Rematch With Crawford Is My Goal’
Former super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov says he’s focused on getting his hands on world titles again, and while his preference would be a rematch against Terence Crawford, he does not expect it to happen anytime soon. Madrimov (10-1-1 7 KO) saw his short reign as the WBA’s 154lb champion ended by Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) […]
Erislandy Lara: Danny Garcia ‘A Great Champion But 160 Is A Whole Different Ball Game’
Middleweight world champion Erislandy Lara has praised Danny Garcia for being a “great champion” but warned his upcoming opponent that the 160lbs division is a “whole different ball game”. Lara (30-3-3 18 KO) makes the third defense of his WBA belt against Garcia (37-3-0 21 KO) on September 14 at T Mobile Arena in Las […]