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Derrick James Baffled By Ryan Garcia's Shadow Boxing – ‘Ryan's Done For'
Ryan Garcia’s shadow boxing skills appear not to have gone down well with his trainer, Derrick James. Garcia is preparing to face Devin Haney on April 20 in the biggest fight of his career. A victory gives Garcia his first world title, with the chance to win the WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Much has been […]
Tom Aspinall Denies Disrespecting Jon Jones – ‘I’m Trying To Fight The Guy'
Tom Aspinall has reacted to his awkward interaction with UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. The duo recently crossed paths at the Arnold’s Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. During their interaction, Aspinall put his hand on Jones’ shoulder. Bones reacted by removing his hand, but they did have a respectful discussion. Aspinall requested a picture […]
KO Artist Christian Mbilli Wants Canelo Alvarez – ‘Canelo You Dead'
Christian Mbilli hopes to secure two big fights this year, one of which is Canelo Alvarez. Mbilli is one of the most dangerous fighters in the 168-pound division. The Frenchman has an undefeated record of 26-0, which includes 22 knockouts. He is coming off a sixth-round stoppage win over Rohan Murdock. He is ranked in […]
Conor McGregor Desperate To Make UFC Return; Nate Diaz Says ‘Free Conor'
Conor McGregor is desperate to make his return to the UFC. His comments were made in the run-up to the release of his first movie, ‘Road House,’ set to air on March 21 via Amazon Prime Video. With the promotion almost ending, McGregor is keen to return to the Octagon. He has not fought in […]
Shakur Stevenson Wants Zepeda After Devin Haney Ducks Him
Shakur Stevenson wants to fight William Zepeda next. Stevenson is preparing to defend his WBC Lightweight Title on July 6. He secured the belt after beating Edwin De Los Santos. Stevenson’s performance was booed, given he was fighting on the back foot against De Los Santos. He then announced his retirement only to reverse it, […]
Can Joe Joyce Revive His Career Or Will He Go The Same Way As David Price?
Joe Joyce made his return to the ring on Saturday night and secured a stoppage victory. On the surface, it would seem like a satisfactory comeback but in reality, it was hardly a ringing endorsement of his possible future world title credentials. For some much-needed context, Joyce (16-2-0 15 KO) returned in the co-main event […]
Liam Davies Targets ‘Massive 2024’ After IBO World Title Win Over Erik Robles Ayala
Liam Davies said he is looking ahead to a “massive 2024” after securing his first world title with an explosive second-round stoppage of Erik Robles Ayala on Saturday. Davies (16-0-0 8 KO) extended his perfect professional record with a devastating display at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. The Englishman landed a flush uppercut one […]
Canelo Shows Off Insane Neck Training Inspired By Mike Tyson
Canelo Alvarez was training his neck muscles, similar to Mike Tyson in his prime. Alvarez is preparing to face Jaime Munguia on May 4. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion faces an undefeated Mexican KO artist. Munguia’s record stands at 43-0, with 34 KOs. Munguia is coming off a ninth-round knockout of John Ryder. He dropped […]
Fans Rave Over Manny Pacquiao's Latest Training Footage – ‘Still Fast, Rocky 4 Vibes'
Manny Pacquiao has begun training ahead of a potential bout with Conor Benn. Pacman’s last professional fight was a 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas. Since then, he has had one exhibition fight with DK Yoo. He beat Yoo via a unanimous decision, but his next fight has been in limbo. Pacquiao announced a rematch with […]
Michael Chandler Fires Back At Islam Makhachev's Criticism
Michael Chandler has hit back at Islam Makhachev’s criticism. Chandler has not fought in the UFC since the end of 2022. He lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. That was his third defeat in his last four UFC fights. Since then, Chandler has been chasing a fight with Conor McGregor. Their rivalry began on […]
Jake Paul Blasts De La Hoya's Criticism Of Tyson Bout – ‘Hope He’s Concerned With Ryan Garcia’s Health'
Jake Paul has slammed Oscar De La Hoya’s criticism of his fight with Mike Tyson. Paul faces Tyson on July 20 in a fight that will see Netflix air boxing for the first time. The bout has received a mixed reaction, with De La Hoya being one of the primary critics. The Golden Boy promoter […]
Zepeda Stops Hughes After Four Rounds
William Zepeda stopped Maxi Hughes at the end of the fourth round to win their WBA and IBF Title Eliminator. Coming into the fight, Zepeda was already the WBC Interim Lightweight Champion. His latest win has now given him numerous world title shots. Zepeda began the fight on the front foot, but Hughes proved elusive, […]
Carl Froch: Saudi Arabian Money Is ‘Killing’ Boxing
Former super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch believes Saudi Arabia is “killing” boxing and has demanded more be done to support the sport at grassroots level. Saudi Arabia is becoming an increasingly prominent player in the world of professional boxing, with several huge fights taking place in the oil-rich kingdom, particularly in the heavyweight division. Anthony […]
Ryan Garcia Says He Will Sue The NYSAC After They Requested A Mental Health Valuation
Ryan Garcia has said he will sue the New York State Athletic Commission after they requested a mental health evaluation for the boxer. Garcia’s upcoming fight with Devin Haney on April 20 has been clouded by claims that he is not mentally healthy. He first caused concerns when he said he was ‘high as f**k’ […]
Ryan Garcia Blasts Haney, Claiming He Got One Of His ‘Friends Beat Up'
Ryan Garcia has been left outraged after suggestions that Devin Haney’s security team beat up one of his friends. According to reports, Haney’s security allegedly attacked Devon Lee. The following clip shows Lee with blood on his nose and face, as he was reportedly taken to hospital. Lee can be heard saying the following words: […]
Bomac Rules Out Crawford vs Eubank Jr. – ‘Fake News'
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, has ruled out a fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Reports indicate that Crawford could face Eubank Jr. at 160 pounds. Both boxers are trained by Bomac, making it potentially easier to make that fight. This also plays into the narrative that Crawford wants to face Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds for his […]
Garcia Says He Would KO A Prime Mayweather
Ryan Garcia says he would knock out Floyd Mayweather while he was in his prime. Garcia faces Devin Haney in his next fight on April 20. A victory allows Garcia to win his first world title. He has discussed his chances ahead of the fight, saying he will stop Haney. Garcia’s boxing record shows that […]
Ryan Garcia's Social Media Deactivated After Israel-Palestine Posts
Ryan Garcia’s social media accounts have been deactivated after he posted a video showing himself crying over the Israel-Palestine problem. The boxer is preparing to face Devin Haney on April 20 to win The Dream’s WBC Junior Welterweight Title. But much has been said about his mental health running up to the fight. Garcia has […]
Raymond Ford To Consider One More Fight At Featherweight – For The Right Offer
WBA featherweight world champion Raymond Ford said he would remain in the division for at least one more fight for the right offer and opponent. Ford (15-0-1 8 KO) secured his first world title in spectacular style on March 12 when he stopped Otabek Kholmatov with just seven seconds remaining in the final round. The […]
WBC Defends Giving Francis Ngannou A Top 10 Heavyweight Ranking
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has defended the organization’s decision to award Francis Ngannou a top-10 heavyweight ranking following the Cameroonian’s crushing defeat to Anthony Joshua. Competing in just his second professional boxing bout, former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou was destroyed by Joshua, getting floored in the first round and again in the second before getting […]