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Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Predictions – ‘Beats Him By KO'
Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO Cruiserweight Belt against Richard Riakporhe on June 15 in a rematch of their 2019 clash. Billam-Smith lost a split decision to Riakporhe in 2019, a fight that could have gone either way. Billam-Smith won the WBO belt with a majority decision win against his former sparring partner and friend Lawrence […]
Gervonta Davis Will Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Frank Martin
Gervonta Davis doesn’t have to worry about defending the World Boxing Association (Super) lightweight title anymore. Davis held the secondary belt and made four defenses between 2018 and 2022. But with the WBA being ordered to reduce the number of championships it has, online boxing news shows that WBA promoted Davis to undisputed champion when […]
Chris Billam-Smith Ready for Rematch With Richard Riakporhe
Rivalries are usually fostered by petty squabbles that grow into much larger issues due to mutual dislike. Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe argued this week over dressing rooms at Selhurst Park in London. Online boxing news shows that Billam-Smith is eager to get back in the ring with Riakporhe. Riakporhe is the only man to […]
Leonard Ellerbe Leaves Mayweather Promotions – Was He Fired?
Leonard Ellerbe has left his position as CEO of Mayweather Promotions, raising questions about the company’s future. Ellerbe presided over the company’s growth during Floyd Mayweather’s career. He helped promote some of the biggest fights, including Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. He has also presided over Gervonta Davis’ career, making him a PPV star. He is promoting […]
McGregor vs. Chandler Is Off; Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka Headlines Instead
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is off, as Alex Pereira will headline against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 29. McGregor and Chandler were preparing for their first fight since their respective losses to Dustin Poirier. McGregor lost at UFC 264 in 2021, breaking his leg in the process. Chandler came up short at […]
Fans Worried As Chimaev Pulls Out Of UFC Saudi With A ‘Violent Illness' – ‘Praying For Him'
Khamzat Chimaev has pulled out of the UFC Saudi Arabia fight against Robert Whitaker, as the UFC fighter was hospitalized. The fight was set to go ahead on June 22 in Saudi Arabia’s first-ever UFC card. Given Chimaev’s Muslim background, the undefeated fighter was seen as integral in increasing the sport’s popularity in the region. […]
Benavidez Warns Gvozdyk During Their Final Presser – ‘I Go For The KO Every Single Time'
David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk had their final pre-fight presser ahead of their Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. The two will take part in a co-main event fight on the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin card. It is PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video, giving both fighters a big stage to perform. The WBC […]
Billam-Smith And Riakporhe Face-Off At The Final Presser
The final pre-fight presser for the Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe rematch took place ahead of their WBO Cruiserweight Title clash on Saturday. Riakporhe won their 2019 clash via a split decision to give Billam-Smith the first defeat of his career. However, Billam-Smith arrives in the bout as the champion. Since his defeat, he has […]
Fury Speaks Out After The Usyk Loss; Usyk's Promoter Trolls Him – ‘Have A Beer'
Tyson Fury has spoken out following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was Fury’s first loss of his career. Before the fight, Fury had picked up every belt. However, he had never been undisputed. The rematch has been […]
Spence Says Crawford Will Beat Canelo – ‘He’s Chasing Greatness'
Errol Spence Jr. has backed Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez. Spence has been in the ring with Crawford. Bud stopped him in round nine after getting dropped three times. The win made Crawford the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. The victory also solidified his position as an all-time great as he […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch Won't Happen – ‘He’ll Retire, He's Struggling To Deal With It'
The Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch will not happen. That is according to Johnny Nelson. Usyk defeated Fury in a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was Fury’s first defeat, as his post-fight comments showed it was difficult to accept. He was adamant that he had won the […]
Jake Paul Wants A UFC 303 Fight With Sean O’Malley; Says He Will Kill Him
Jake Paul wants to fight Sean O’Malley at UFC 303 before his fight with Mike Tyson on November 15 after ‘Suga’ called him out. The comments were made after the uncertainty over whether Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will happen. The press conference for the right was postponed last minute. McGregor responded by saying there […]
Anderson Silva Gives Chael Sonnen A Rose During A Bizarre Face-Off
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen faced off in a promo presser ahead of their boxing bout on June 15. The two will have a rerun of their UFC 117 and UFC 148 clashes in their five-round boxing fight. The clash will take place at 216, as Sonnen hopes to obtain his first win. In his […]
Tank Davis Makes Frank Martin Flinch During Final Presser – ‘Mind Games, He's Already Lost'
Gervonta Davis intimidated Frank Martin at the face-off in their final presser. Davis defends his WBA Lightweight Title on June 15. It is his first fight since beating Ryan Garcia last year. The win made him the ‘face of boxing.’ However, Davis had to deal with legal issues, which kept him out of the ring […]
ONE Friday Fights 67 Will Feature Ranked Flyweight Tagir Khalilov in Muay Thai Main Event
Nakrob Fairtex has laid the foundation for a strong career in ONE Championship. All the Thai star needs is a few wins over ranked opponents. Nakrob is 7-1 with ONE and has picked up three straight wins. Anyone looking at online boxing news will see that Nakrob will have another substantial opportunity to make an […]
Gervonta Davis Vs. Frank Martin Predictions – ‘I Say A Late Stoppage'
Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin headline this Saturday’s PBC PPV card on Amazon Prime Video. It is Davis’ first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia in the seventh round last year. The win made Davis the ‘face of boxing.’ However, his progress has stalled since then. He was arrested for breaking the terms of his house […]
Benavidez Could Become ‘The Face Of Boxing'
David Benavidez could become the face of boxing. That is according to Jim Lampley. Benavidez is undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 24 KOs. That has made him one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. However, he has fallen short of getting that marquee fight, which will make him a PPV star. The […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Year of Alex Perez Set to Continue
Whether Alex Perez beats undefeated prospect Japanese Tatsuo Taira in a flyweight bout this Saturday at the UFC Apex is immaterial. Over the past six months, Perez has quickly restored his reputation as a contender in the division. MMAfighting latest news showed that Perez struggled with medical issues and was out for nearly two years […]
PFL 4 Betting Preview
Valentin Moldavsky won’t be able to coast on being the only heavyweight in the PFL to finish his first fight of the 2024 season in the first round. Moldavsky, a former Bellator interim heavyweight world champion, will be up against Linton Vassell, who needs a finish in the first or second round to likely keep […]
Fans Worried After Gervonta Davis Skips The Grand Arrivals – ‘He's Trying To Make Weight'
Gervonta Davis failed to turn up for the Grand Arrival arrivals ahead of his fight with Frank Martin on June 15. Davis enters the ring hoping to follow up on his last performance. He stopped Ryan Garcia with a body shot to become the ‘face of boxing’. The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, making […]