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Parker Vs. Wardley Breakdown
Joseph Parker, the WBO Interim Heavyweight champion, takes on Fabio Wardley this weekend, as we look at how the fight will play out. Parker steps into the ring, showcasing the best form of his career. The New Zealander has a six-fight winning streak coming into this bout. In his last three outings alone, Parker has […]
Usyk Will Face Parker vs. Wardley Winner
Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in the first half of 2026 against the winner of Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley. That is according to his advisor, Serhii Lapin. Usyk has not boxed since stopping Daniel Dubois in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. He suffered a back injury following the win, […]
Lopez Eyes Pacquiao As A Shakur Alternative
Teofimo Lopez is pursuing a December showdown with Manny Pacquiao, given the uncertainty surrounding a bout against Shakur Stevenson. Lopez, who is the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, is looking for the biggest fights after retaining his belt with a win over Arnold Barboza Jr. in May. Shakur is the leading candidate, as the latter would […]
Berlanga Targets A Big 2026 – ‘I’m The King Of New York'
Edgar Berlanga (23-2, 18 KOs) is targeting a return to the ring in 2026, with an eye on challenging the undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford. Berlanga was stopped by Hamzah Sheeraz on July 12, as he was dropped twice in the fourth round before being finished in the fifth. That was his second defeat […]
Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Preview
Tom Aspinall has his first UFC Heavyweight Title defense when he faces Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 this weekend, as we preview the fight. Aspinall became the full champion once Jon Jones vacated his title, ending hopes of fans seeing the Aspinall-Jones fight. Tom had stopped Curtis Blaydes in July 2024 to retain his interim […]
Joseph Parker Vs. Fabio Wardley Preview
Joseph Parker, the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion, boxes Fabio Wardley on October 25, as we preview this upcoming fight. Parker arrives into the fight in some great form. He knocked out Martin Bakole in February, taking his win streak to six on the spin. In his last three fights, Parker has beaten Deontay Wilder, Zhilei […]
Derek Chisora Vs. Jarrell Miller – How Does It Play Out?
Derek Chisora is reportedly in discussions to face Jarrell Miller in his farewell fight, scheduled for December 13 in Manchester, England. The news of the potential matchup comes after rival heavyweight Zhilei Zhang claimed he had already agreed to terms for the final contest, suggesting the decision now rests with Chisora. Chisora is aiming to […]
Dana White's ‘Concerning' Stance On McGregor
Dana White had little to say when questioned about Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The ban was imposed after McGregor committed three “whereabouts failures”—missing three attempted sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024. The suspension was retroactively dated to September 20, 2024, and is set to expire on March 20, 2026. The […]
Kamaru Usman Outlines His Retirement Plan
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman wants to reclaim his welterweight belt and secure the middleweight title before retiring. Usman, 38, was the welterweight champion from 2019 to 2022, defending the belt five times before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022. Usman currently holds a 1-3 record in his last […]
Danny Garcia Stops Daniel Gonzalez
Danny Garcia knocked out Daniel Gonzalez via a fourth-round stoppage, as you can follow how the fight played out live. Garcia has had an impressive career, unifying at 140 lbs (WBA Super, WBC, and The Ring) after which he won the WBC welterweight title. And yet, he has only boxed four times since 2020, with […]
Allen Makes De Ridder Quit On The Stool
Brendan Allen shocked Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver, as the latter’s camp threw in the towel following the fourth round. Allen’s victory ended the Dutchman’s four-fight winning streak, making a major statement in the middleweight division. Allen did not have it all his way early on. He failed to secure a takedown in the […]
Fans React to Bivol's Post-Injury Training – ‘Looking Washed'
Fans have reacted to Dmitry Bivol’s heavy-bag workout, as he recovers from a back injury. Bivol made history by beating Artur Beterbiev in February to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. The defeated avenged the loss he suffered in the first fight, as he gave Beterbiev his first loss. Bivol then vacated his WBC title […]
Jermell Charlo Wants ‘$10 Million More' For Ennis Or Crawford
The former undisputed champion, Jermell Charlo, has demanded “$10 million more” to face Jaron Ennis or Terence Crawford. Charlo’s last boxing appearance was in 2023, when he jumped up two weight classes from 154 pounds to take on Canelo Alvarez for his then Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Charlo looked a shadow of himself, as the […]
MMA Community Reacts To Coach Duke Roufus' Passing – ‘Your Legacy Continues'
The MMA community has reacted to the death of coach Duke Roufus, who passed away in his sleep on October 16 at the age of 55. Roufus was known as the co-founder of the influential Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. Scott Joffe, a head coach and partner at Roufusport, confirmed the news. Duke Roufus’s legacy will […]
Alex Pereira's Boxing Ambitions – Is It The Right Move?
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is laying the groundwork for a transition into boxing. After a victory this month at UFC 320 where he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his light heavyweight title, the attention has turned towards Alex’s next move. He is out injured after breaking his foot in the Ankalaev […]
Daniel Dubois Vs. Frank Sanchez – ‘How Does It Play Out?'
Discussions are currently in progress to set up a heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Frank Sanchez for an IBF Heavyweight title eliminator. This would position the winner as the mandatory challenger for Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk. For Dubois, he is seeking his first fight since suffering his second career defeat to Usyk in July, […]
Jon Jones Accused Of Ducking Ngannou – ‘Jones Was Scared'
PFL fighter Karim Henniene says Jon Jones left MMA because he was afraid to face Francis Ngannou. Ngannou and Jones were linked with a fight during their time in the UFC. Both sides accused each other of not wanting the fight. Dana White had previously suggested that Jones move down to middleweight after Ngannou had […]
Malignaggi Hits Out At MMA Fans – ‘Not That Intelligent'
Paulie Malignaggi has labeled MMA fans as “not that intelligent” for their indifference toward cross-promotional fights. Malignaggi used the sport’s inability to match top champions from different organizations as his evidence for this. Paulie argued that an intelligent fan base would demand the unification of titles across promotions—a standard practice in boxing. However, Dana White […]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s Return – Can He Bounce Back?
The President of the WBC Mauricio Sulaiman has supported Julio César Chávez Jr.’s return to the ring, which will take place on December 13 in San Luis Potosí to headline the WBC’s Guadalupano Tournament. The news comes after Chavez Jr.’s recent legal trouble where he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported […]
Anderson Silva To Box Chris Weidman – How Does It Play Out?
Ex-UFC Middleweight Champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will box in a six-rounder at heavyweight, with a weight limit of 205 pounds. The fight will take place on the November 14 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard. It is the third instalment of their rivalry after the previous two took place under the UFC banner. […]