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Ngannou Shades Dana White Following His Boxing Debut – ‘I Can’t Be Anybody’s Puppet'
In some of today’s MMA news, Francis Ngannou had a slight dig at Dana White in the aftermath of his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. The former UFC heavyweight champion is not on the best of terms with White as contract talks between the pair broke down, which led to Ngannou’s departure from the UFC. […]
Ngannou Knocking Down Fury Opens Other Doors
The thought of Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury boxing like they did Saturday night in Abu Dhabi initially seemed silly. It still seems odd now. Fury, the lineal heavyweight boxing champion, should have made quick work of Nganou, who was the heavyweight champion in the UFC before he abandoned the promotion in search of a […]
Eddie Hearn Calls For Major Changes In Boxing -We Will Be Parting Ways With Fighters'
In some boxing news, Eddie Hearn has demanded that changes be made within the sport of boxing in order to make it sustainable. Hearn’s comments touch a significant part of the criticism that he has faced since working with DAZN. The Matchroom Boxing promoter was reportedly given a billion-dollar budget in order to get the […]
Pacquiao In Talks For A Mayweather Rematch, Pacman Open To Facing Tank Davis
In some breaking boxing news, Manny Pacquiao has revealed that talks are underway for an exhibition fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. for December. The pair famously fought in 2015 in what was described as the fight of the century. Despite the huge build-up it had received, the bout failed to deliver the competitiveness that fans […]
McGregor's First USADA Sample, White On Oliveira's Future
In the latest MMA news, Conor McGregor has given USADA his first sample after the organization updated their records to reflect that. The news has been in the offing for a while, with reports that McGregor was planning a return to the cage. The initial expectation had been a return in 2023 in order to […]
Stipe Miocic Reacts To Jon Jones Pulling Out – ‘It Was Dark'
In some MMA news, Stipe Miocic has reacted to the news of Jon Jones pulling out their title fight at UFC 295. Jones was on course to face Miocic on November 11th, 2023, only to withdraw after suffering an injury in sparring. The heavyweight champion suffered an injury to the pectoral muscle, which resulted in […]
Wilder Could Join Power Slap, Amir Khan On AJ's Recent Isolation
In some latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder has hinted at his next move following the sport of boxing. The former WBC heavyweight champion is currently struggling to find an opponent following his first-round stoppage win over Robert Helenius in 2022, almost a year ago, as the boxer’s recent inactivity continues. The attempts at making a […]
Jon Jones Set To Have Surgery After Injuring His Pectoral Tendon
In some top MMA news, Jon Jones has confirmed that he will have surgery on his pectoral tendon, which has ruled him out of his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. The injury came about after a period of sparring, as the heavyweight champion is set to be out of action until next year. The […]
Amanda Serrano Coasts Past Danila Ramos To Retain Her Undisputed Featherweight Title
In the latest boxing news, Amanda Serrano won all 12 rounds to ease past Danila Ramos in her undisputed featherweight title defense. Serrano-Ramos’ Historic Fight Prior to the fight, the focus was on the fact that the two boxers would be fighting under three, 12-minute rounds, the same as the standard in men’s boxing. The […]
White Reacts After Criticism Over Miocic Not Fighting And The UFC's Bud Light Deal
In some MMA news, Dana White has opened up on why Stipe Miocic was not put as the main event fighter following Jon Jones‘ withdrawal from UFC 295. Bones was on course to face Miocic on November 11th, 2023, before withdrawing with an injury to his pec muscle. Thereafter, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich was […]
Ryan Garcia Outlines His Three-Man Hitlist
In the latest boxing news, Ryan Garcia has opened up on the next steps moving forward after the boxer faces Oscar Duarte on December 2nd, 2023. ‘King Ryan’ has his eyes set on winning a world title following his decision to work with Derrick James in the aftermath of his loss to Gervonta Davis. The […]
Fury Vs Ngannou Post-Fight Reaction – ‘Corrupt Shambles, Francis Won'
In the latest boxing news, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou served up a thriller in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Gypsy King came through to win via a split decision. However, the manner of the win and the result itself was heavily questioned. Ngannou defied the criticism that was coming his way to land the […]
Ronaldo And Fury Face-Off Before The Ngannou Fight
In the latest boxing news, Cristiano Ronaldo threw a light-hearted punch at Tyson Fury as the footballer was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the night before the Francis Ngannou fight. The two will face each other on October 28th, 2023, in a crossover fight that has gotten the attention of many around the world. And one […]
McGregor Rates Ngannou's Chances Against Fury
Conor McGregor has given his take on Tyson Fury’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The two will prepare for battle on October 28th, 2023, as Ngannou makes his boxing debut. And McGregor is fully aware of the difficulties that can emerge when facing a boxer. The Notorious made his own boxing debut in 2017 when he […]
Ngannou Deprived Of A Historic Victory As Fury Claims Controversial Split Decision Win
In today’s boxing news, Francis Ngannou was deprived of a historic victory as Tyson Fury scraped past to win a split-decision victory. Ngannou looked like a man on a mission, as the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world arrived into the ring on a throne, as he was accompanied by Kamaru Usman and Israel […]
Malignaggi And Algieri Give Their Take On Fury Vs. Ngannou
Paulie Malignaggi has backed Tyson Fury to start on the front foot against Francis Ngannou when the pair meet on October 28th, 2023. The crossover fight will be part of the Riyadh Season, with the pressure being on Fury to perform. The WBC heavyweight champion is rightly the favorite, given that Ngannou has never set […]
Derrick James Backs Spence In The Crawford Rematch, Amir Khan Picks Bud Over Mayweather
In today’s boxing news, Derrick James has backed Errol Spence Jr. to be a lot better in the rematch with Terence Crawford if the bout does go ahead at 154 pounds. After Crawford stopped Spence in spectacular fashion to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four belt era, there were question marks over […]
Gervonta Davis Claims He Is Better Than Mike Tyson – ‘I Got The Whole Package'
In some boxing news, Gervonta Davis talked up his boxing skills by going so far as to state that his skills exceed that of Mike Tyson. The similarities between Davis and Tyson are there for all to see. Both fighters have a small stature and are known for pressing the action while having devastating knockout […]
Ngannou's Awkward Encounter With Eminem Before The Fury Fight
In some latest boxing news, Francis Ngannou almost had a moment to forget as he failed to realise that the rapper Eminem had arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the night before the fight with Tyson Fury. The former UFC heavyweight champion will be attempting to pull off a shock by beating the […]
Mikey Garcia Denies Mayweather Fight Rumors
In today’s boxing news, Mikey Garcia has reacted to the recent rumours linking him with an exhibition fight against Floyd Mayweather. Reports had indicated that Garcia could come out of retirement to face Mayweather after having walked away from the sport in 2021 after a loss to Sandor Martin. The four-division world champion retired at […]