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Manny Pacquiao Targets The WBC 147 Belt
Manny Pacquiao is hoping to fight for the WBC Welterweight Title this year. The news comes after Terence Crawford became a ‘Champion in Recess’ after moving up to 154. Bud will box Israil Madrimov for the WBA Junior Middleweight Title. That means the current WBC Interim Welterweight Champion, Mario Barrios, will fight for the full […]
Makhachev Submits Poirier In The Fifth – Will Dustin Retire?
Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier in round five, preventing The Diamond from winning the UFC Lightweight Title at UFC 302. Makhachev submitted Poirier via a D’Arce choke in a thrilling bout. Poirier was almost taken out in the opening round, with Islam going for the takedown. However, Poirier managed to use his rear-naked choke defense […]
Zhang Knocks Wilder Spark Out; Everything You Need To Know In The 5 vs. 5 Tournament
Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in round five during a ruthless display of heavyweight boxing. Both men had their careers on the line following their losses to Joseph Parker. With both men possessing knockout power, the fight did not disappoint. The opening round was cagey, with both boxers feeling each other out. Wilder kept the […]
Fans Want UFC Judge Fired Following Strickland's Split Decision Win Over Costa
Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa in a split decision at UFC 302, putting himself in the conversation for a middleweight title shot. The two fighters battled it out on the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier card. The two fighters began focusing heavily on their kicks to the legs and body. Strickland managed to make Costa […]
VADA Puts Ryan Garcia In His Place – ‘You Are Responsible'
VADA has spoken out against Ryan Garcia’s failed tests for Ostarine. The boxer tested positive for banned substance following his win over Devin Haney. Two urine samples were taken on April 19 and April 20, and the substance was found. Ostarine is prohibited as it allows boxers to cut weight and increase muscle and stamina. […]
Ex-Soccer Star Nacho Novo Will Box The Scottish Jake Paul Despite Recent Heart Attack
Nacho Novo, the former Rangers soccer super star, will box influencer Caz Milligan from the OVO Hydro on August 10. Novo is known for being one of Rangers’ most-iconic footballers. The Spaniard spent six years at Rangers, scoring 73 times in 255 appearances. He had a stellar career, winning 3 league titles, 2 league cups […]
Fans Slam Paul After Tyson Pulls Out With Health Concerns – ‘Shameless, Protect Fighters'
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson has been postponed after Tyson pulled out due to a flare-up of his ulcer injury. The two were meant to box on July 20 in an eight-round contest, with 14-ounce gloves in two-minute rounds. There were already worries over the fight due to the age gap. Tyson will be 58 […]
Wilder vs. Zhang Breakdown
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang square off on June 1 in their heavyweight clash. Both boxers have a point to prove. Wilder was out of the ring following his trilogy with Tyson Fury for over a year. He then defeated Robert Helenius in a first-round KO. His next fight against Joseph Parker was crucial. A […]
Makhachev vs. Poirier Predictions – ‘Gonna Be Too Good'
Islam Makhachev takes on Dustin Poirier today in their UFC 302 fight in what could be ‘The Diamond’s’ last fight. Makhachev is seen as the massive favorite, as he enters as the UFC Lightweight Champion. He is looking for the third successful defense of his belt. He won the title against Charles Oliveira at UFC […]
KO Artist Vergil Ortiz Tells Ryan Garcia – ‘Let’s Make This Happen'
Vergil Ortiz Jr. has responded to Ryan Garcia’s call out, saying he is willing to fight him. Ortiz was meant to box Tim Tszyu on August 3 on the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov card. However, the fight has been called off after Tszyu pulled out because his recent cut had not healed. Tszyu suffered […]
Wilder And Zhang Size Each Other Up At The Weigh-In
The weigh-in for Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang took place as they faced off on June 1. The heavyweights will represent Matchroom and Queensbury Promotions. Wilder is Eddie Hearn’s team captain. He is looking to rectify his loss to Joseph Parker. The Bronze Bomber was out of sorts, as his right hand and jab were […]
Parker Wants The Joshua Rematch – ‘It Would Be A Different Fight'
Joseph Parker wants a rematch with Anthony Joshua to avenge his loss. Parker faced Joshua in 2018 as he lost his WBO Heavyweight Title via a unanimous decision. While he may have suffered a defeat, Parker was praised for lasting the distance. Joshua was undefeated with a 20-0 record at the time, which included 20 […]
Catterall Wants Teofimo Lopez In Saudi
Jack Catterall has called out Teofimo Lopez for a fight in Saudi Arabia. Catterall is coming off a unanimous decision win over Josh Taylor. The victory avanged Catterall’s 2022 loss, with many feeling he had been unjustly deprived of becoming undisputed at 140 as Taylor got the decision. While that may have been the case, […]
UFC 302 Betting Preview
Dustin Poirier has always been a good soldier for the UFC. For years, the American title hopeful fought the toughest competition the lightweight division had to offer. Despite this, when Poirier took a step down in opponent quality last time out, he was an underdog to Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 299. While Poirier made […]
Umar Nurmagomedov Looks to Steal No. 1 Contender Spot from Cory Sandhagen
Umar Nurmagomedov is finally set to have his moment on the big stage. Originally, the rising Russian star was supposed to fight Cory Sandhagen in August 2023 in Nashville. However, injury problems caused Nurmagomedov to pull out of the fight with a shoulder injury. That left Sandhagen, a former interim bantamweight title challenger, with a […]
Deontay Wilder Will Bring Desperate Approach to Under Role Against Zhilei Zhang
Deontay Wilder was once considered one of the heavyweight contenders who could unify the championship belts. However, Wilder’s run in top-level fights has him clinging to the hope of getting another championship-level opportunity. Wilder was being set up for a possible match with Anthony Joshua but saw that disappear last December when he took a […]
Tyson Fury Is ‘Damaged Goods' After The Usyk Loss – ‘Usyk Flattens The Typsy King'
Tim Bradley expects Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury much easier the second time, saying The Gypsy King is damaged goods. Usyk beat Fury by a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. While one of the scorecards gave Fury, the judge was heavily criticized, with most feeling that the Ukrainian had done enough […]
Makhachev And Poirier Make Weight As They Prepare For War – ‘You’re Going To Sleep'
The weigh-in for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place, as both fighters made weight before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev is the heavy favorite as the UFC Lightweight Champion seeks his third successful defense. Since winning the belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022, he has beaten Alexander Volkanovski […]
Vince McMahon's Federal Sex Trafficking Probe Paused – DOJ Gets Involved
Vince McMahon’s federal investigation into sex trafficking has been paused. McMahon has been under intense scrutiny following a lawsuit by ex-WWE employee Janel Grant. She alleged that Vince had made an offer for sex in return for her getting a job. The lawsuit also states that other men had trafficked her. It is also claimed […]
Mayweather Has A Dig At Tank Davis, Says Shakur Has More Skills
Floyd Mayweather has had a dig at Gervonta Davis, saying Shakur Stevenson is the more skilled fighter. Mayweather and Davis have had a rocky relationship throughout the years. In the run-up to Davis’ fight with Frank Martin on June 15, Tank claimed Mayweather was being held in Dubai due to owing people money. Mayweather responded […]