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Haney Denies Rumors Garcia Broke His Jaw – ‘I'm Ok, Fought Like A True Champion'
Devin Haney has addressed his loss to Ryan Garcia, speaking out for the first time. Haney entered the fight as an undefeated WBC Junior Welterweight Champion and a two-weight world champion. While Garcia was not allowed to fight for the title after missing weight, Haney was expected to put on a master class. The worries […]
Conor Benn: Ryan Garcia ‘Is A Fight I’d Definitely Take Next – I’d Take It Straightaway’
British welterweight Conor Benn has said he is very interested in a fight with Ryan Garcia after the American’s impressive win over Devin Haney last Saturday. Garcia upset the odds to defeat WBC super-lightweight champion Haney via majority decision in Brooklyn, sending his long-time rival to the canvas three times. It was the best performance […]
WBC President Expects David Benavidez To Be Patient For Canelo Alvarez Fight
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman believes David Benavidez is happy to bide his time in hopes of securing a long-awaited bout with undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Benavidez (28-0-0 24 KO) is the WBC’s interim champion at 168lbs and was among the leading names in the conversation to next face Canelo. But the champion, […]
Yamin PK Saenchi Delivers Efficient Knockout of Joachim Ouraghi at ONE Friday Night Fights 59
Yamin PK Saenchi and Joachim Ouraghi debuted in ONE Championship with performances that caught the attention of fans. Both men produced knockouts and introduced themselves on good terms for the promotion. When the two men were paired together for a lightweight Muay Thai bout Friday night, Yamin showed he may have more staying power on […]
“Silent Assassin” Shamil Musaev Makes Loudest Noise at PFL 3
Shamil Musaev’s debut in a major North American MMA promotion didn’t come against another up-and-comer. When Musaev appeared at PFL 3 in Chicago Friday night, he was thrown into the octagon against former Bellator interim welterweight champion Logan Storley. Despite many people believing Storley could dominate this fight on the ground, Musaev put that notion […]
How Ryan Garcia Broke Haney Mentally
Ryan Garcia secured the biggest win of his career, dropping Devin Haney three times on his way to a majority decision win. The scorecards of 112-112, 114-10, and 115-109 failed to reflect Garcia’s dominance in the second half of the bout. Garcia arguably secured more than three knockdowns, yet the referee ruled them as slips. […]
McGregor Shows Off Insane Muay Thai Kick – ‘RIP Chandler'
Fans have reacted to Conor McGregor’s latest training video, which was released in preparation for his fight with Michael Chandler on June 1. The Notorious makes his comeback on Jun 29 at UFC 303. It is the first time McGregor will fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. A serious leg injury accompanied […]
Gaethje Has No Regrets Over The Holloway Fight – ‘I Can’t Complain'
Justin Gaethje has no regrets about facing Max Holloway and has vowed to bounce back from his UFC 300 loss. Gaethje lost his BMF belt after getting stopped with a second left in the fight. Holloway told Gaethje to meet him in the center. Since Justin was behind on the scorecards, he had no option […]
WBC: Haney Keeps Belt Despite Garcia Loss; Fans Outraged – ‘A Joke'
Devin Haney will remain the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion despite losing to Ryan Garcia. The Dream suffered the first loss of his career, getting sent to the canvas three times in a majority decision loss. Haney’s record went to 31-1-0. However, Garcia could not become the champion after failing to make weight. Ryan weighed 3.2 […]
Masvidal Backed To Beat Diaz – ‘Jorge Has Nate's Number'
Jorge Masvidal’s trainer, Paulino Hernandez, says his fighter will beat Nate Diaz in their boxing fight on June 1. The two men have faced each other on one occasion at UFC 244 in 2019. Masvidal won the clash after the New York State Athletic Commission stopped the fight at the end of round three. Diaz’s […]
What’s Next For Devin Haney After First Career Defeat to Ryan Garcia?
Devin Haney suffered the first defeat of his professional career on Saturday night as the WBC super-lightweight champion went down via a majority decision to long-time rival Ryan Garcia. In a rivalry that dates back to the amateurs, Haney was a massive favorite to win their first bout in the pro ranks, but the American […]
Who Next For Ryan Garcia After Career-Defining Win Over Devin Haney?
Ryan Garcia delivered the performance of his career on Saturday night when he defeated the previously unstoppable Devin Haney by majority decision in an all-time classic. The build-up to the fight had been dominated by Garcia’s bizarre behavior, both in person and on social media, but when the bell dinged for the first round at […]
Garcia Becomes The Face Of Boxing, Destroying Haney With Three Knockdowns To Win
Ryan Garcia secured a huge upset, sending Devin Haney three times to canvas to beat him in a majority decision. Garcia was a massive underdog based on the pre-fight build-up. Admissions of drinking, smoking weed and then missing weight meant the odds were in favor of Haney. The fight did not start that way. Garcia’s power was shown […]
Adrien Broner Loses Big After Betting On Haney Vs. Garcia – ‘I Only Got Thirteen Dollars'
Adrien Broner lost some big money after he betted on a knockout win for Ryan Garcia over Devin Haney. Garcia secured a shock majority decision win, dropping Haney three times in the fight. The odds put Haney as the heavy favorite. The Dream is a two-weight world champion. Haney also became the youngest undisputed champion […]
Dana White Fires Back At UFC 300 Critics After The Event Breaks Records
Dana White has hit out at the critics of the UFC 300 card following a successful event. The card produced some of the best match-ups in recent history. Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway was the highlight of the card. Gaethje defended his BMF belt in a fight he was being outclassed in. While Holloway was […]
Crawford Confirms His Next Fight; Madrimov At 154
Terence Crawford has hinted that he will box WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Israil Madrimov on August 3. According to reports, the fight will occur at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Bud, the two-weight undisputed champion, is looking to enter the ring for the first time since beating Errol Spence Jr. Bud became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the […]
Davis Vs Martin; Benavidez Vs Gvozdyk Set For June 15
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin has been announced for June 15 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis will headline PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video since their deal, as he defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Davis has not boxed since stopping Ryan Garcia in April 2023. Tank subsequently suffered legal […]
Haney Vs. Garcia – Talking Points And Predictions
Devin Haney faces Ryan Garcia in their junior welterweight clash on April 20. Haney defends his WBC belt, but after Garcia failed to make weight, he has missed out on the chance of getting the title. Garcia weighed 3.2 pounds over the limit. The boxer was unconcerned, while Haney questioned his professionalism. They have fought each other six […]
Hearn Wants Jaron Ennis In Unification Fights – Haney Or Crawford?
Eddie Hearn wants IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis to target unification bouts at 147 before facing Terence Crawford. Boots signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing with a view to staying active. Ennis has not fought since stopping Roiman Villa last July. He was the IBF welterweight mandatory for Crawford. However, Bud chose to pursue […]
Ryan Garcia Drinks ‘Beer' Before Missing Weight
Ryan Garcia missed weight by 3.2 pounds for his fight with Devin Haney, drinking a ‘beer’ just before he hit the scales. Garcia sought his first world title for Haney’s WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Before the weigh-in, Haney had been taunting Garcia about whether he would make the 140-pound limit. At the final pre-fight presser, Garcia […]