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Furious Mike Tyson Confronted Donald Trump – ‘I Froze Dead'
Donald Trump recalled Mike Tyson confronting him over allegations that the former US President was cheating on his former wife, Robin Givens. Trump is a huge combat sports fan, having been involved in boxing and attended UFC events. He had the chance to stage some fights in Atlantic City, one of which featured Mike Tyson […]
Masvidal Warns Jake Paul Over A PFL Fight – ‘I Would Kick Your Kneecap Off'
Jorge Masvidal has warned Jake Paul over a potential PFL fight with him. Masvidal has come out of retirement to box Nate Diaz on June 1 from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. It will be Gambread’s boxing debut, while Diaz has his second bout after losing to Paul last August. The Problem Child offered […]
Beterbiev Is Ready To Destroy Bivol – ‘I’m Not Old, I Believe'
Artur Beterbiev will do whatever it takes to secure a win over Dmitry Bivol. Both men square off on June 1 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The pair held their kick-off presser, with the boxers ready for the task. Beterbiev defends his WBC, WBO and IBF belts. Bivol puts his WBA title on the […]
Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler Set to Finally Fight at UFC 303
Conor McGregor is forever etched into UFC history as one of the names who helped drive the company to new heights. But one thing that sets McGregor apart from other legendary fighters is how inactive he became once he reached the top. McGregor is set to return following a nearly three-year absence in June for […]
Willie Limond: A ‘Scottish Boxing Legend’ Who Deserves The Outpouring Of Tributes
Former European super-featherweight champion Willie Limond died in the early hours of Monday morning at the age of 45, and the outpouring of tributes are testament to his standing within the boxing world. Limond suffered a reported seizure while driving last week, and after 10 days in the hospital, he passed away. His son, Jake, […]
Mike “The Marine” Richman Returns from Retirement with Late Stoppage at BKFC Clearwater
Mike Richman wasn’t ready to give up being a professional athlete just yet. When the Minnesota native retired following a loss to David Mundell for the BKFC middleweight championship last July, Richman never felt at peace. Richman has been fighting in MMA or boxing since 2008 and thought he may have something left. When Richman […]
Impa Kasanganay Caps Wild PFL 2 Event With Knockout and Dance
Impa Kasanganay obliged the crowd by throwing up his hands and swiveling his hips after knocking Alex Polizzi senseless. But it felt more like a celebration of relief rather than excitement. Kasanganay’s first-round knockout of Polizzi was necessary for the defending champion to keep pace with the rest of the division. Kasanganay, the defending light […]
Garcia Blasts Spence For Betraying Derrick James – ‘You Don’t Want To Pay Him, What's Wrong With You?'
Ryan Garcia slammed Errol Spence after he decided to split from Derrick James. Spence parted ways after getting knocked out by Terence Crawford in a one-sided fight. It was the first loss of Spence’s career as he missed out on the chance to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. After the […]
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 […]