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What Does the Future Hold for Taila Santos?
MMA news sites have reported that Taila Santos has been released by the UFC just days after the promotion held a successful event in her homeland of Brazil. Despite still being ranked #6 in her division at the time of her departure, Now a free agent, what does the future hold for Santos? Unclear […]
Shakur Stevenson Wants Haney At 140, Convinced That Tank Davis Will Fight Him
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has revealed that he would be willing to fight Devin Haney at 140 pounds. The pair could have faced each other at 135 pounds as Stevenson was the mandatory for the WBC belt. However, Haney would end up moving up to 140 pounds to face Regis Prograis for the […]
Breaking: Frank Warren Reveals There Will Be A Huge Boxing Bout On December 23rd In Saudi
In some breaking boxing news, Frank Warren has confirmed that there will be a boxing card in Saudi Arabia on December 23rd, 2023, despite the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight looking like it will take place in 2024. After Fury’s hard-fought victory over Francis Ngannou, Warren confirmed that the fight would take place next year. The […]
Morrell Jr. To Face Sena Agbeko In The Main Event On December 16th
In the latest boxing news, David Morrell Jr. will reportedly defend his WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight title against Sena Agbeko on December 16th, 2023. The fight was initially set to go head on the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia card only for it to be called off. The Nevada State Athletic Commission discovered an abnormality […]
Teofimo Lopez Sr. Wants His Son To Box George Kambosos Jr. Next
In the latest boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Sr. wants his son, Teofimo Lopez, to face George Kambosos Jr. in his next fight. The fight would be a rematch of their 2021 encounter where the Australian won by a split decision to become the new IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight champion: 115-111, 113-114, 115-112. The result […]
Volkanovski Vs. Topuria Set For February 17th, Aspinall Targets Jones
In the latest MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski will officially defend his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria on February 17th, 2024, at UFC 298. The Australian will be hoping to bounce back from his first-round-stoppage loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October. Volkanovski took the bout on less than two weeks notice after Charles Oliveira pulled […]
Alex Pereira Wants Dillon Danis To Join The UFC, Danis Targets A Fight With Paddy Pimblett
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira is fully behind the idea of Dillon Danis coming to the UFC. Danis is no longer tied to Bellator after having been released from his contract, as the fighter had been out of MMA for more than three years due to a knee injury. However, Danis made his […]
Wilder Reacts To Fury Vs. Ngannou – ‘Maybe He Did Cheat'
In the latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder has given his take on Tyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou. The former WBC heavyweight champion is well aware of what it takes to face Fury, having been in the ring three times with the Gypsy King. Despite this being the case, Wilder has failed to beat Fury […]
Wilder And Ruiz Restart Talks, Wilder Willing To Meet AJ
In some top boxing news, Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. have restarted talks for a fight in 2024 after initially parting ways. The pair were first linked with a fight for what would have been a WBC title eliminator. And the winner would have had the chance to face Tyson Fury for the belt. […]
Usyk Hopeful Of Facing Fury In February
In some boxing news, Oleksandr Usyk is remaining optimistic over facing Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title in February. The pair were on course to face each other on December 23rd, 2023, only for the fight to be pushed back after Fury’s hard-fought win over Francis Ngannou. In a fight where Fury was expected […]
Would Stevenson still be undefeated in Freitas’ era?
Shakur Stevenson, with his 20-0 record, is one of the most exciting and impressive boxers on the contemporary circuit. Having dominated large sections of the featherweight division, the 26-year-old is now transitioning to lightweight. The question is, however, would he have had the same success if he had shared the era with Acelino Freitas? […]
Fury vs. Ngannou Pay-Per-View Sales Were Better Than Expected
In today’s boxing news, the pay-per-view numbers for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s boxing fight were a lot better than first expected. That is according to Ariel Helwani. The pair faced off on October 28th, 2023, in a high-profile fight that captured the attention of casual fans and sportsmen alike. Reports indicated that the first […]
Jake Paul Hits Back At Criticism Over His Next Fight, Nate Diaz Welcomes Wilder Into MMA
In the latest boxing news, Jake Paul has hit back at the criticism that has emerged to his next boxing fight against Andre August. The Problem Child recently beat Nate Diaz via a unanimous decision to bounce back from his loss to Tommy Fury, which happened to be the first defeat of his career. And […]
Breaking: Jake Paul Vs. Andre August Confirmed For December 15th
In some breaking boxing news, Jake Paul will fight Andre August at cruiserweight on December 15th, 2023, as the ‘Problem Child’ will face the second professional boxer of his career in a ten-round bout. Paul will aim to continue the momentum that he has built, following his victory over Nate Diaz on August 5th, 2023. […]
Jermall Charlo And Jose Benavidez Jr.'s Virtual Presser – Key Highlights
In some boxing news, Jermall Charlo had his first presser for a fight since 2021 as he gets ready to take on Jose Benavidez Jr. on November 25th, 2023, on the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade card. The current WBC middleweight champion has not fought ever his victory over Juan Macias Montiel. The boxer has struggled to […]
Jared Anderson Detained For DUI And Gun Charges
In some top boxing news, Jared Anderson was reportedly arrested for driving under influence, as well as for having a gun in his car on November 7th, 2023. According to reports, Anderson is facing the following two charges: ‘Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated,’ and ‘improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.’ ESPN’s Mike Coppinger claims […]
Adesanya Reacts To Fury-Ngannou, Volkanovski's Next Move
In some MMA news, Israel Adesanya has reacted to Francis Ngannou’s performance against Tyson Fury. The former middleweight champion reacted to Ngannou’s impressive performance in which he managed to knock the WBC heavyweight champion to the floor in round three. Despite not being given a split-decision win, Ngannou managed to win a whole range of […]
TKO Executives Welcome The Increased Competition In MMA
In the latest MMA news, TKO Group Holdings, Inc, has welcomed the competition from rival MMA organisations in light of their own increased revenue. The merger between the UFC and WWE to form the new company has resulted in some positive success following the initial figures that were provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission. […]
Sean O’Malley Is Open To Boxing Ryan Garcia
In today’s boxing news, Sean O’Malley, the current UFC bantamweight champion, has revealed that he would be willing to face Ryan Garcia in a boxing match. O’Malley first entertained the idea of trying to get into a boxing match with Gervonta Davis following his win over Aljamain Sterling. Although that may have been the case, […]
De La Hoya Calls Tanks Davis And Teofimo Lopez ‘Soft,' Backs Benavidez To KO Canelo
In some top boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya has hit out at Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez’s perceived lack of ambition in the sport of boxing. The comments may raise a few eyebrows given the accomplishments that both boxers have managed to achieve. Davis has won world titles in three different weight classes to […]