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Gassiev Knocks Out Pulev
Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev to secure the latter’s WBA Regular Heavyweight Title. The early rounds were a cagey affair, with both fighters feeling each other out. Pulev was attempting to establish his jab, with the longer reach, to land his right hand. Meanwhile Gassiev focused on slipping the jab and closing the distance […]
Usyk Warns Paul Over The Joshua Fight – ‘I Will Pray For Jake'
Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk has delivered a brutal assessment of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua December 19 fight, saying AJ ‘could kill Paul.’ Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022, is now sharing a training camp with Joshua. Joshua is the heavy favorite, given the disparity in skill levels. Joshua is […]
Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24. The Gaethje vs. Pimblett fight came as a surprise, especially since the lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking […]
Should Makhachev Be On UFC White House Card?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev has revealed that his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, is against him fighting on the UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, saying there will be too many distractions. Makhachev called for a fight on the card after beating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last month to become the UFC […]
Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing. The super-middleweight division gets a fiery matchup this fight week as unbeaten contender Diego Pacheco takes on the dangerous and widely avoided Kevin Lele Sadjo. For Pacheco (24-0, 18 KO’s) this is another step in what’s becoming a very carefully managed yet undeniably impressive rise. At just 24, the LA native […]
Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Triller TV 2025 closes with a compelling cruiserweight showdown as veteran Badou Jack rematches the surging Norair Mikaeljan on Saturday night. Jack (29-3-3, 17 KO’s) has long been one of the sport’s most consistent craftsmen. A former world champion at super-middleweight and light heavyweight, he reinvented himself at cruiserweight with the same traits […]
Deontay Wilder's New Film ‘Moses the Black'
Ex-WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder will star in and join the production team for ‘Moses the Black,’ with the movie set for U.S release on January 30, 2026. The news marks his first substantial on-camera appearance in seven years. While fans briefly saw him in the trailer for his 2023 ‘Day of Reckoning’ bout with […]
Boxing Prospect Josué Hernández Killed Protecting Sister
The boxing community has reacted to the death of 20-year-old rising prospect Josué David Hernández, who was attacked while intervening in a domestic dispute to protect his sister. Authorities in Mexico, specifically the Fiscalía General del Estado de San Luis Potosí, have launched a search for the alleged perpetrator. Reports indicate that the primary suspect […]
Roy Jones Jr. Picks Between Ortiz And Ennis – ‘Tough To Call'
Roy Jones Jr. has given his take on a prospective fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis. Reports indicate that formal negotiations have started for a junior-middleweight clash. The initial talks allegedly lasted six hours on December 9. Both sides laid out their “positions and needs” and explored “steps to accelerate this… over the […]
Joshua Denies Paul Fight Scripted Rumors
Former two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has shut down suggestions that his Jake Paul fight on December 19 is “fixed” or “scripted.” Rumors have circulated on social media alleging that a specific clause in the contract would compel Joshua to “take it easy” on Paul. The skepticism stems from the vast difference in […]
Pimblett Says He Will Stop Gaethje – Is It Realistic?
Paddy Pimblett predicts he will stop Justin Gaethje in their UFC Interim Lightweight Title fight in the main event at UFC 324 on January 24. Pimblett enters the fight with a 7-0 professional record, having shown an ability to secure finishes. His recent victories highlight his finishing—a first-round submission over King Green at UFC 304 […]
Skye Nicolson vs Juliahn Luna Avila: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing The year closes with a compelling showdown as Skye Nicolson faces former world champion Yuliahn Luna Avila in a super-bantamweight bout. Nicolson (14-1, 3 KO’s) enters the fight as one of the most technically polished boxers in the women’s game. Her amateur pedigree, fluid southpaw movement, and commitment to hit-and-don’t-get-hit boxing […]
Lopez, Stevenson Trade Verbals At Kick-Off Presser
Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson’s kick-off presser took place, with both fighters exchanging verbals before their January 31 fight from Madison Square Garden. Lopez, the WBO and Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight Champ, defends his belts for the fourth time. Lopez defeated Arnold Barboza Jr. this past May to set up the Shakur fight. The Takeover […]
Henry Cejudo’s Legacy
The sun has set on Henry Cejudo’s UFC career, as we look at his legacy. The former two-division UFC champion and Olympic Gold medalist is hanging up his gloves following a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323. This defeat marked the fourth setback since he returned from retirement in 2020. His place in […]
Chimaev Looking To ‘Avoid' Imavov
UFC Middleweight Champion and Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev is not keen on facing Nassourdine Imavov as the latter’s Dagestani background would create ‘drama’. Chimaev captured the title in August by beating Dricus Du Plessis via a unanimous decision at UFC 319. Immediately, speculation turned to his first challenger. The fighter currently surging to the front […]
Crawford's WBC Fee Refusal Revives Spence's Criticism
Terence Crawford’s refusal to pay the WBC sanctioning fees echoes back to when Errol Spence Jr. questioned the viability of doing so. Crawford’s reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion, after beating Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed at 168 in September, ended as the WBC stripped him for not paying $300,000. According to the WBC, this […]
Garcia Threatens To Reshape Shakur's Teeth – ‘I’ll Put That Gap Right Back'
Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson exchanged words, with ‘King Ry’ saying he will put a ‘gap’ in his mouth. The argument started when Stevenson told Garcia he would “whoop” him, then publicly reminded “King Ryan” of his loss against Rolando Romero in May. Meanwhile, Garcia went directly after Stevenson’s appearance. Stevenson recently underwent dental work […]
UFC Fight Night – Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Preview & Betting Tips
The flyweight division gives us an explosive matchup as Brandon Royval meets Manel Kape in the main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Royval (17-8) has carved out a reputation as one of the most chaotic, creative, and dangerous flyweights in the UFC. His pace is relentless, and his willingness to engage in high-risk, […]
UFC Fight Night – Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos: Preview & Betting Tips
The featherweight division gets an intriguing style clash on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card as Giga Chikadze returns to action against rising Argentine prospect Kevin Vallejos. Chikadze (15-5), once seen as a potential title challenger, has long been respected as one of the most technically gifted kickboxers in the UFC. His “Giga Kick”, a […]
Claressa Shields' Next Fight Announced
Undefeated Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields will rematch Franchon Crews-Dezurn on February 22. The fight takes place in Shields’ home state of Michigan, Detroit, following their 2016 encounter. In that four-round contest, Shields won a unanimous decision: 40-36 (x3). Shields has since made history by becoming the only boxer, male or female, in the four-belt […]