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Du Plessis Vows To Stop Adesanya – ‘If I Catch Him, It’s Over'
Dricus Du Plessis is optimistic that he will beat Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Title at UFC 305 on August 17 from the RAC Arena In Perth, Australia, in the first defense of his belt. He won the belt with a controversial split decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297, with […]
Crawford vs. Madrimov Betting Preview: Crawford Plans to Test His Power at Higher Weight Class
Terence Crawford put together one of the biggest beatdowns in recent memory on Errol Spence Jr. last July. Crawford took nine rounds to become the first undisputed welterweight champion since 2006. It was an impressive display of showmanship that made you question how good Spence even was. The question for Crawford is how do you […]
Jaime Munguia Confirmed To Fight Erik Bazinyan In Super-Middleweight Bout
Jaime Munguia will aim to bounce back from his first professional defeat when he takes on the unbeaten Erik Bazinyan in a super-middleweight non-title bout on September 21. Munguia (43-1-0 34 KO) and Bazinyan (32-0-1 23 KO) will fight at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The Mexican will hope a victory can lead […]
Crawford v Madrimov: Predictions For The Six Main Card Fights In Los Angeles
One of the most stacked boxing cards in living memory will take place on Saturday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles as Terence Crawford aims to become a four-weight world champion against WBA super-welterweight belt holder Israil Madrimov. Before the headline bout, there is a star-studded undercard for fans to get excited about, including […]
Boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic Win Sparks Gender Uproar – ‘What Is Going On?'
Boxer Imane Khelif’s victory against Angela Carini at the 2024 Paris Olympics has created backlash with questions over the fighter’s gender. Khelif, who represents Algeria, was taking on the Italian in a fight that was over in the first round. Carini took several big shots to the head, forcing her to retreat to her corner […]
Jared Anderson Ready To Beat Martin Bakole By Any Method: ‘I Need To Keep Winning’
Jared Anderson says he’s ready to put on a “great performance” against Martin Bakole on Saturday but insists he’s happy to win ugly if it means securing the victory. Anderson (17-0-0 15 KO) faces fellow heavyweight contender Bakole (20-1-0 15 KO) at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles as part of the massive Riyadh Season […]
Musk Accepts A Fight With President Nicolas Maduro – ‘If I Win, Resign And Go To Mars'
Elon Musk could make his fighting debut after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called him out for a fight. The President has just won the election with 51 percent of the vote. However, the results have not gone down well, with many people taking to the streets. This was after pre-polling suggested that Edmundo Gonzalez, the opposition […]
Crawford And Madrimov Size Each Other Up In Final Presser
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov held their final presser before their WBA Junior Middleweight Clash this Saturday. The fight is almost here, with both men chasing history. Crawford aims to become a four-weight world champion by picking up Madrimov’s WBA Belt. Bud is coming off his best win after he stopped Errol Spence Jr. in […]
Poirier Hints That He Could Retire – ‘I Need To Make A Solid Decision'
Dustin Poirier has given another indication that he could retire from MMA, saying he will know his next steps by August. The Diamond’s last fight ended in a fifth-round submission defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. That was a massive blow as Dustin failed to pick up the UFC Lightweight Title. It was another lightweight […]
Farid Basharat Blasts Michael Page After Their Brawl – ‘A Coward, Fake Guy, A Bully'
Michael Page and Farid Basharat were involved in a heated scuffle after UFC 304. According to reports, the two were at the UFC hotel, where they butted heads. The pair are coming off with contrasting results in their last fights. Page suffered a defeat at UFC 303 against Ian Machado Garry last month. Meanwhile, Basharat did […]
Mayweather Faces Off Against Mafia Boss' Grandson Gotti III
Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III held their first presser for their exhibition rematch, which will take place on August 24. Mayweather and Gotti faced off last year in a bout that ended in a brawl. Floyd was dominating the fight, leaving Gotti frustrated. However, the fight was marred by expletives, forcing the referee to […]
Hearn Worries For Crawford In A Canelo Fight – ‘The Weight Is Too Much'
Eddie Hearn does not expect Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez if they face off in the ring. Crawford takes on Israil Madrimov on Saturday for his first fight at 154 pounds, as he hopes to pick up the WBA belt. Madrimov is a much bigger 154-pounder, which will test Crawford’s skills. Bud stopped all […]
Leon Edwards Doesn’t Plan on Staying Down for Long
Leon Edwards waited so long for his opportunity to be a UFC champion. Edwards must grapple with having it end after only two title defenses. But MMAfighting latest news shows that Edwards likely doesn’t plan to stay inactive for long. The British fighter would like to find a way to earn another shot at the […]
Israil Madrimov: The Unassuming Champion Thrust Into The Biggest Fight Night Of The Year
When Israil Madrimov won his WBA super-welterweight world title in March, it’s highly unlikely he would have predicted that his first defense would headline the biggest American boxing event of the year against the best fighter on the planet. Madrimov’s bout against Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant belt, which the Uzbek won with a fifth-round […]
Usyk Trolls Fury's Training For The Rematch – ‘Greedy Belly, You're My Friend'
Oleksandr Usyk reacted to Tyson Fury’s training ahead of their rematch on December 21. Usyk defeated Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. Despite winning via a split decision, Usyk dominated the fight. Fury’s only good rounds were the middle parts of the fight. Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, […]
Oleksandr Usyk Backs Anthony Joshua To Beat Daniel Dubois In World Title Fight
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is backing Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois when the pair fight for the IBF title on September 21 in London, England. Dubois (21-2-0 20 KO) will make the first defense of his IBF world title when he takes on Joshua (28-3-0 25 KO) at Wembley Stadium in the […]
Morrell Tears Into Canelo For ‘Ducking’ Cubans And Benavidez: ‘Berlanga Is Easy For Him’
WBA super-middleweight regular champion David Morrell has torn into Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez for taking another “easy” option by fighting Edgar Berlanga instead of his mandatory challengers. Morrell (10-0-0 9 KO) is considered one of the biggest talents in the 168lbs division and has held the WBA ‘regular’ world title since his interim belt, which he […]
Regis Prograis ‘Very Upset’ After Bout With Jack Catterall Canceled
Regis Prograis has admitted that it’s “very upsetting” that his August 24 bout with Jack Catterall has been canceled after the British fighter sustained an injury in training. Prograis (29-2-0 24 KO) and Catterall (29-1-0 13 KO) were expected to fight in Manchester, England later this month in a high-profile, super-lightweight non-title fight. But it […]
Madrimov Does An Insane Cartwheel In The Media Workout; Crawford Reacts – ‘I’m Taking That Belt'
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov held their public workouts in the run-up to their fight on Saturday. Crawford seeks to dethrone Madrimov for his WBA Junior Middleweight Title in his first fight in the division. He enters the fight with the best win of his career. Bud continued his 100 percent stoppage record at 147 […]
UFC Antitrust Settlement Denied, Trial Reset For October
The courts have rejected the UFC’s $335 million anti-trust settlement with a provisional trial date set for October 28. TKO Group Holdings Inc. had reached a settlement. This was subject to the court’s approval over two lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters. One lawsuit was filed in 2014. This expressed that the UFC had breached […]