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Raymond Muratalla Vs. Andy Cruz – How Does It Play Out?
IBF Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) will reportedly face Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) on January 24th from Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. The news follows after Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing beat Top Rank to stage the fight with a purse bid of $888,888. Cruz has the chance to fight for the belt after just […]
Eduardo Nunez Vs. Emanuel Navarrete – How Does It Play Out?
A unification bout has been agreed for March 7 between WBO Super-Featherweight Champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) and IBF Champion Eduardo Nunez (29-1-0, 27 KOs) from the Mortgage Matchup Center. The fight has been announced after Navarrete’s mandatory challenger, Charly Suarez, agreed to a step-aside deal. This was after the WBO had ordered an […]
Buatsi Beats Parker In A Contentious Decision – ‘He Never Won A Round'
Joshua Buatsi secured a majority decision victory over Zach Parker in their light heavyweight clash, but the result was met with boos: 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95. Parker started the fight well in the first, landing an uppercut that resulted in Buatsi’s gum shield falling out. Parker continued his impressive start, showing good counter-punching in first […]
Fans Predict Joshua Buatsi Vs. Zach Parker – ‘Late Stoppage'
Light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi boxes Zach Parker at 175 this weekend, as boxing pros picked their winner. Buatsi looks to rebound from the first defeat of his professional career in his first outing under the Queensberry Promotions banner, havging lost to Callum Smith in February. That unanimous decision defeat was arguably the biggest fight on […]
Does Gable Steveson Deserve A UFC Contract?
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson secured a 13-second knockout against Billy Swanson in his debut at The Dirty Boxing Championship, as he called for a UFC contract. The stoppage took place at DBX4 in front of UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, while his coach, Jon Jones, watched in the background. Steveson started fast, landing a right […]
What's Next For Mikaela Mayer After Beating Mary Spencer?
Mikaela Mayer made history by becoming a three-weight world champion, beating junior middleweight Mary Spencer in a unanimous decision: 100-90 98-92 and 98-92. Mayer was making her debut at 154 pounds, but controlled the fight to pick up the WBA, WBC and WBO belts. She was coming up from 147, where she had defended her […]
Pereira Addresses Aspinall Quit Allegations – ‘Some Are Saying He Was Faking It'
Alex Pereira has addressed suggestions that Tom Aspinall ‘faked’ his eye injury. Aspinall’s first UFC Heavyweight Title defense ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 after Ciryl Gane’s eye poke in the first round prevented him from continuing. The champion faced criticism, with some feeling he should have carried on. Alex is known for fighting […]
Jake Paul Moves On From Conor McGregor – ‘He Knows I'm Better'
Jake Paul has moved on from Conor McGregor, stating that the Irishman is unwilling to face him. Paul is currently preparing to face Gervonta Davis for his November 14 exhibition, the latest mega boxing fight following his bout against Mike Tyson last year. The Problem Child has consistently called out McGregor, who has not had […]
UFC Fight Night – Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The heavyweight division continues to churn out matchups despite unknown status regarding the UFC heavyweight title. This weekend’s clash sees Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija meet in the co-main event. Cortes-Acosta (14-2) has built a reputation for durability and composure, often grinding out wins through boxing and strong cardio for a man […]
Andrew Tate's Misfits Boxing Debut Announced
Andrew Tate makes his Misfits debut on December 20 in Dubai as he will fight the Misfits Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor. Tate is an ex-pro kickboxer, who has never had a professional boxing bout. His kickboxing record stands at 76 wins and 9 losses. However, his last fight took place in 2020 when he beat […]
Gervonta Davis Sued – Battery And Kidnapping Allegations Made
Just as Gervonta Davis prepares for his November 14 exhibition against Jake Paul, he has been rocked by the news of a civil lawsuit alleging acts of violence against his former partner. The suit was filed by Courtney Rossel, an ex-girlfriend of Davis, and accuses him of “battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional […]
Fans React As Alex Pereira Trains With Mark Zuckerberg – ‘Elon Ducked The Smoke'
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira sparred Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after the pair were training together. Alex is already back in the gym following his first-round stoppage win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 this month to regain his light heavyweight belt. Alex and Zuckerberg crossed paths at the UFC Performance Institute where Alex […]
Pacquiao's Alternatives To Mayweather
Following talks of a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch, we look at who the Filipino could box in his next mega fight. Pacquiao reversed his retirement at 46 in July to fight for the WBC Welterweight Title, thus securing a majority draw with Mario Barrios. His next fight is on January 24, 2026, subject to […]
Mayer Beats Spencer To Become A Three-Weight Champ
Mikaela Mayer beat Mary Spencer via a unanimous decision, 100-90 98-92 98-92, to become the WBA, WBO and WBC Junior Middleweight Champ, thus making her a three-weight champion. Spencer was elevated to the full WBA Champion once she beat Naomi Mannes for the interim title, as the full champion Terri Harper vacated. She entered into […]
Haney Stops Garcia Lawsuit – Says He Didn't Want It
Devin Haney has ended his Ryan Garcia lawsuit, which claimed physical injury, emotional distress, and reputational damage. The lawsuit was filed in the aftermath of their controversial April 2024 fight. Garcia initially won via a majority decision where he sent Haney to the canvas three times. However, he entered the fight by missing the 140-lb […]
Canelo Alvarez On His Future – ‘My Passion Is Stronger'
Canelo Alvarez has spoken out following his loss to Terence Crawford by shutting down suggestions he will retire. Canelo lost his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title to Terence Crawford last month, as he experienced the third loss of his career. The defeat has damaged his leverage somewhat, although there are still some big fights out there. […]
Jones' Horseback Eyepatch Dig At Aspinall!
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has had a laugh at Tom Aspinall’s expense once again. Jones turned up at the the DBX4 (Dirty Boxing Championship) weigh-ins in Nashville, Tennessee, by riding on a horse wearing an eye patch. The move was a direct reference to Aspinall’s unfortunate eye injury at UFC 321 against Ciryl […]
Fans Predict Mary Spencer Vs. Mikaela Mayer – ‘Round 5 Finish'
Mary Spencer defends her WBA Junior Middleweight Title against Mikaela Mayer, as fans picked their winner. Spencer secured her belt after initially claiming the WBA Interim Junior Middleweight title by defeating Naomi Mannes in September 2024. Spencer was later elevated to the full WBA Champion after Terri Harper chose to vacate the title. In her […]
Steve Garcia vs. David Onama Breakdown
UFC Vegas 110 takes place on November 1 headlined by Steve Garcia vs. David Onama, as we look at how both fighters will approach the bout. Garcia has won six fights in a row, five of which were by stoppages. His only non-stoppage win during this period was against Calvin Kattar at UFC Nashville in […]
UFC Fight Night – Steve Garcia vs David Onama: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC Vegas 110 main event sees Steve “Mean Machine” Garcia clash with David “Silent Assassin” Onama on Saturday night. Garcia’s (18-5) UFC tenure has been a rollercoaster, but his recent run shows a fighter coming into his prime. He’s riding a six-fight win streak, including brutal finishes of five of his opponents including Chase […]