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Dana White Mocks PFL Ticket Sales Post UFC 300 Success – ‘You’re Having A Bad Week'
Dana White mocked the PFL’s ticket sales following the UFC’s successful UFC 300 event. The UFC held its historic event on April 13 with many action-packed fights on the card. Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje with just a second left in the fight to win the BMF title. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira stopped Jamahal Hill […]
Canelo Ends Relationship With De La Hoya Forever – ‘Don’t Want Him Near Me, Don’t Want That Vibe'
Canelo Alvarez has ended his relationship with Oscar De La Hoya for good. The two ended on terms when Canelo left Golden Boy Promotions, suing the company and DAZN for a breach of contract in 2020. The lawsuit would get settled out of court, but relations have been strained since then. Canelo accused De La […]
Jaron Ennis Ducked Mario Barrios – ‘We Agreed To Fight Him, He Took Off'
Mario Barrios’ trainer, Bob Santos, has said Jaron Ennis ducked his fighter. Ennis is the current IBF Welterweight Champion after being elevated from his ‘interim’ status once Terence Crawford failed to defend his belt against him. Bud was contractually bound to face Errol Spence Jr. in their rematch. While the rematch never happened, the IBF […]
Haney vs. Garcia Still Not Sold Out – ‘Someone Tried To Cash Out'
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia is still struggling to sell out, leaving fans wondering if there will be a large number of empty seats. Haney faces Garcia on April 20 in the first defense of his WBC Junior Welterweight Title. The fight is being dubbed one of the biggest of the year, given their rivalry. […]
Max Holloway Steals Show at UFC 300 With KO in Dying Seconds of Fight
Max Holloway didn’t care that he was likely ahead on the scorecards. With 10 seconds remaining in his fight with Justin Gaethje for the BMF title Saturday night at UFC 300, Holloway pointed to the center of the octagon and invited his opponent to trade punches with him. Gaethje happily accommodated. In a night with […]
Zelfa Barrett Sets Sights On World Title Fight With Joe Cordina After Stopping Jordan Gill
British super-featherweight prospect Zelfa Barrett is hopeful his next fight will be for a world title after his impressive knockout of Jordan Gill on Saturday. Barrett (31-2-0 17 KO) secured his third straight victory in style, dropping Gill twice with body shots in the 10th round to end the contest. Up to that point, it […]
Inoue Fires Back At Critics Demanding US Fights
Naoya Inoue has hit back at critics who have stated that he must fight in the US. Inoue is one of boxing’s biggest superstars when it comes to accomplishments. He is a four-division champion and the only person to become undisputed in a second weight class alongside Terence Crawford. The boxer is the current Undisputed […]
Mike Tyson ‘Military' Style Training Puts Jake Paul Fans In A Panic
Mike Tyson showed off his skills in his latest training session ahead of the Jake Paul fight. The duo will face off on July 20 as Tyson has his first fight since his 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr. Tyson will be 58 by the time he gets into the ring, hoping to overcome the […]
Jared Anderson Beats Ryad Merhy In A Lacklustre Fight
Jared Anderson won a one-sided unanimous decision against Ryad Merhy, live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Coming into the fight, Anderson was hoping to make a statement. He had been arrested for evading the authorities during a police car chase. It was the second time he had been arrested in a year after […]
Shakur Stevenson Could Sign With Matchroom
Shakur Stevenson is reportedly interesting Eddie Hearn, as the boxer could find himself with Matchroom Boxing. Shakur has one fight left on his Top Rank deal as he prepares for his boxing return on July 6. Reports indicate that he will likely face Artem Harutyunyan in the first defence of his WBC Lightweight Title. Shakur […]
Fury Must Be At His Peak To Beat Usyk – ‘Usyk Might Be The Best'
Tyson Fury has been told he must be on his best form to overcome Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King fights the Ukrainian for all the belts on May 18. There are worries over Fury’s form coming into the fight. His last bout was an unconvincing win over Francis Ngannou. Ngannou was making his boxing debut, […]
Frank Warren Demands ‘Very Strong’ Referee For Tyson Fury V Oleksandr Usyk
Promoter Frank Warren has demanded that a “very strong” referee be appointed for next month’s undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. History will be made on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when Fury and Usyk duel to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Given the enormous […]
Charlie Edwards Makes Emotional Return, Targets World Title ‘Gold Rush’
Former flyweight world champion Charlie Edwards made a triumphant and emotional return to the ring on Friday before turning his focus on a return to title contention. Edwards (19-1-0 7 KO) made his bantamweight debut at York Hall in London, England where he was too good for former European champion Georges Ory, easing to a […]
Ryan Garcia Calls Out Terence Crawford – ‘What's He Thinking'
Ryan Garcia has called out Terence Crawford by vowing to knock him out. Garcia’s comments come as he faces the biggest fight of his career against Devin Haney on April 20. Ryan is still chasing his first world title, which he can do if he overcomes Haney for his WBC Junior Welterweight Title. Garcia has […]
Fury Warned About Usyk's Insane IQ – ‘It's Going To Work In Usyk’s Plans'
Jared Anderson has warned Tyson Fury about pressing Oleksandr Usyk on the front foot, which will play into the Ukrainian’s hands. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18. Fury is the slight favorite coming into the fight. However, his cut over his right eye in sparring has evened things up. The cut meant […]
Malignaggi: Canelo No Longer Has The Hunger
Paulie Malignaggi no longer sees Canelo Alvarez as being hungry enough to fight the best. The comments were made about Canelo’s failure to face David Benavidez. The ducking allegations started when Alvarez claimed he would never fight Mexicans since he ‘represents Mexico’. That all changed when Canelo agreed to box Jaime Munguia on May 4 […]
Haney Expects Garcia To Grovel After Losing – ‘I’m Going To Handicap Him'
Devin Haney expects Ryan Garcia to apologise once he beats him on April 20. The Dream defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt against Garcia, who is chasing his first world title. Haney is the favorite, although the controversial build-up has clouded the fight. Garcia has been accused of disrespecting Haney’s Islamic faith, while Ryan alleged […]
McGregor Says He Will Fight Chandler On June 29 At UFC 303
Conor McGregor has revealed that he will fight Michael Chandler on June 29 at UFC 303. The Notorious seeks his first UFC fight since losing to Dustin Poirier in UFC 264. The result was accompanied by a broken leg, which has kept the fighter out. He has been linked with the Chandler fight since they […]
Mom Fears for Daughter’s Safety After Hearing Her Say This About Her Stepdad
Marrying Sean had been the best decision for Diane… or so she thought. Everything started great, and she can’t help but fall in love with her husband, especially with how accepting he is. He’s perfect, and the fact that he genuinely loved Diane even though she’s a single mom raising a kid, he still accepted […]
Promoter Gary Shaw Dies At 79 And Leaves Behind A Massive Boxing Legacy
Gary Shaw, the prominent boxing promoter, died on Thursday, and he leaves behind an impressive legacy having promoted some of the biggest fighters and bouts of the modern era. The news of Shaw’s death was announced by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, who said: “Boxing has lost a very dear person today. Gary Shaw has passed […]