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Ryan Garcia Cements Himself As The A-Side – ‘He Is The King'
Ryan Garcia can call the shots following his increasing stardom. That is according to Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez. Garcia’s popularity has increased massively following his victory over Devin Haney. He dropped The Dream three times on his way to a majority decision win, making it the biggest victory of his career. While Garcia failed to […]
Stanionis Targets Unification Title Fights As Welterweight Division Gets Set For Change
WBA interim welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis says he hopes to take advantage of the changes in the welterweight division and fight for world titles soon. Unbeaten Stanionis (14-0-0 9 KO) ends two years of inactivity this Saturday when he defends his interim title against Venezuela’s Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1 5 KO) in Las Vegas. The talented […]
As Saudi Arabia Enters U.S. Market, Could It Convince Canelo To Fight Benavidez?
Saudi Arabia has not been shy about its ambitions to become a major player in elite-level boxing. The oil-rich kingdom has been full steam ahead in recent years with a succession of blockbuster bouts staged in Riyadh, the capital. Anthony Joshua, undoubtedly one of the biggest draws in the sport, has fought in Saudi four […]
Teenage Sensation Smilla Sundell Hopes to Defend ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Title against Natalya Dachokova
Smilla Sundell isn’t a woman intimidated by being in an unfamiliar environment. Sundell moved from her native Sweden to Pattaya, Thailand, to join the famed Fairtex gym. Sundell initially moved because her parents’ careers took them to Thailand. But when Sundell’s parents went home, she stayed behind at age 15 to work on her Muay […]
Turki Alalshikh Wants Wilder vs. Jared Anderson In August- ‘No Way, Super Risky, $150 PPV At Least'
Deontay Wilder could box Jared Anderson in August on the Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov card. The Bronze Bomber will fight Zhilei Zhang next on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol card on June 1. He is coming off a loss to Joseph Parker, as he was outclassed in a one-sided unanimous decision loss. Wilder’s […]
Ngannou's 15-Month-Old Son Passes Away
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, has confirmed the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe. It is devastating news for the fighter who has overcome so much. Ngannou grew up in Batie, Cameroon, living in poverty. His parents divorced when he was just 6, leaving him to live with his auntie. Four years later, Ngannou […]
Devin Haney Could Sack His Father Bill Following His Loss To Garcia – ‘This Is His Decision'
Bill Haney has accused Ryan Garcia of cheating following the boxer’s win over his son Devin Haney, who may sever ties with his father. Garcia sent Haney to the canvas three times before securing a majority decision win. However, Garcia failed to make the junior welterweight limit by 3.2 pounds, giving him a significant weight […]
Teofimo Lopez Says He Can Box Ryan Garcia At A Catchweight – ‘In September Or December'
Teofimo Lopez wants to face Ryan Garcia and is willing to meet the boxer at a catchweight. Garcia is in demand after securing the biggest win of his career, dropping Devin Haney three times. The victory was clouded by controversy, as Garcia exceeded the junior welterweight limit by 3.2 pounds. That meant he could not […]
Jermall Charlo Says He Will Box Canelo In September As Alvarez Ducks Benavidez Again
Jermall Charlo claims he will box Canelo Alvarez next. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on May 4 against Jaime Munguia. Alvarez’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jermall’s brother, Jermell Charlo. Jermell moved up two weight classes from 154. However, the weight difference was noticeable, with Charlo’s punches failing to do […]
Paul vs. Tyson Confirmed As A Pro Bout – Tyson Responds By Banning Weed And Sex
Jake Paul will box Mike Tyson in a pro fight after getting approval from the boxing commission in Texas. The two will face off on July 20, live on Netflix. Tyson’s last pro fight was in 2005, getting stopped by Kevin McBride. Tyson returned to the ring in 2020, earning a drawing with Roy Jones […]
27-year-old Boxer, Ardi Ndembo, Dies After Spending Two Weeks in Coma
There should be plenty of caution when handling a boxer’s career. While men and women who are in their physical prime may appear invincible, they aren’t. One moment of bad luck can turn things sour quickly. Ardi Ndembo, a 27-year-old Congolese boxer, became the most recent example of the tragedy that can follow the sport. […]
UFC 301 Betting Preview: Steve Erceg Will Learn Tough Lesson Against Alexandre Pantoja
Steve Erceg being announced as the opponent for Alexandre Pantoja as a co-headliner for a championship fight at UFC 301 in Brazil is stunning. Erceg, a 28-year-old Australian fighter, is only ranked 10th in the division. While Erceg has won his first three UFC fights, he hasn’t exactly beaten the toughest competition on the way […]
Mike Perry Cements Status as King of Bare Knuckle Fighting Following Knuckle Mania IV Win
Mike Perry had blood dripping from his cheek. There was more blood smeared on his chest and shoulder. Perry capped Knuckle Mania IV by battering former UFC welterweight challenger Thiago Alves in 60 seconds during their bare-knuckle fight Saturday night in Los Angeles. Having the colorful Perry fall into their laps may have been the […]
Benavidez Turned Down The Crawford Fight – ‘That's Duck Talk'
David Benavidez turned down the offer to fight Terence Crawford. The Mexican Monster claimed Turki Alalshikh wanted him to fight the former Undisputed Welterweight Champion at 160 pounds. That would require Benavidez to move down from 168 pounds while Crawford would move up two weight classes from 147. The fight was seen as an alternative […]
Bernard Hopkins Wants Garcia vs Spence – ‘That Is Something People Want To See'
Bernard Hopkins is confident that a fight with Ryan Garcia and Errol Spence Jr. will do good business. Garcia is coming off his best career winner when he dropped Devin Haney three times to give The Dream the first defeat. The victory was clouded by controversy because Garcia weighed more than the junior welterweight limit, […]
Eubank Jr. Is A Free Agent; Blasts Ex-Promoter – ‘Get A Legal Team, The Truth Will Set You Free'
Chris Eubank Jr. has parted ways with Kalle Sauerland and Wasserman Boxing, leaving him a free agent. Eubank Jr. has not boxed since stopping Liam Smith in their rematch in September 2023. It was the biggest win of Eubank’s career, with suggestions another loss would send him into retirement. The fight was also his first […]
Canelo And De La Hoya Still On Bad Terms – ‘I Don’t Want Him In My Life'
Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya are still not on good terms, with the feud increasing ahead of the Jaime Munguia fight. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on May 4, taking on the undefeated Munguia. Canelo has faced criticism for taking the fight because he avoided David Benavidez. The Mexican monster is his […]
McGregor On Course To Overtake Dana White After Announcing BKFC Ownership
Conor McGregor has become part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC). The Notorious confirmed the news while the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 card was ongoing on April 27. Under the terms of the deal, ‘McGregor Sports and Entertainment’ will own a share. Triller will continue to operate as the majority shareholder, but the move shows McGregor […]
Four Most Bizarre Events in MMA in 2024
If we were to describe the first four months of 2024 in terms of MMA, the word boring wouldn’t come into it. Boxing and MMA lovers have been treated to a spree of action-packed and exciting fights both inside and outside the octagon, and some incidents have crossed to the ‘bizarre’ section of the MMAfighting […]
Suriyanlek Por Yenying Demonstrates Maturity with ONE Friday Night Fights 60
Suriyanlek Por Yenying was previously known as a knockout-or-bust type of fighter during his time in ONE Championship. If the Muay Thai specialist couldn’t knock his opponent out, his style didn’t seem to impress the judges too much. Online boxing news shows that Suriyanlek’s luck finally turned around at ONE Friday Night Fights at Lumpinee […]