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Spence Vs. Crawford Rematch In Doubt Following Showtime's Exit
In the latest boxing news, the rematch between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is in doubt following Showtime’s exit from boxing. Following Crawford’s win to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, Spence exercised the rematch with the hope of a bout at 154. However, since Crawford emerged victorious, the champion […]
Manny Pacquiao Is Back In Training – Will He Compete At The Olympics?
In the latest boxing news, Manny Pacquiao is reportedly back in training as the boxer aims to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The eight division champion’s career may not have ended on the highest note following his loss to Yordenis Ugas. However, Pacman has spoken about his aspirations of winning an Olympic […]
Usyk Hints That The Fury Fight Will Be In 2024, The Gypsy King Remains Open To Fighting In WWE
In the top boxing stories, Oleksandr Usyk’s latest comments suggest that a fight with Tyson Fury will happen next year. The Ukrainian’s last bout against Daniel Dubois raised a lot of controversy after the latter knocked down Usyk in the fifth round only for the punch to be declared a low blow. Thereafter, Dubois was […]
Prograis Wants Garcia Or Lopez After Haney, Usyk Picks Wilder To Beat AJ
In the latest boxing news, Regis Prograis is targeting a fight with Ryan Garcia or Teofimo Lopez provided that he beats Devin Haney. Prograis will defend his WBC 140-pound belt against Haney, who makes his first appearance at the weight class on December 9th, 2023. A win for Prograis would end Haney’s unbeaten record and […]
Devin Haney Didn't Pay To Have A Loss Removed – Says Tijuana Boxing Commission President Juan Carlos Pelayo
In the latest boxing news, Juan Carlos Pelayo, who happens to be the Tijuana Boxing Commission president, has denied speculation that Devin Haney had paid money to have a loss removed from his record. The comments were made in response to Regis Prograis confirming that he had heard the claim from a source. The allegation […]
Catterall Vs. Linares Weigh-In Results
In the latest boxing updates, Jack Catterall and Jorge Linares both made weight ahead of their junior welterweight clash on October 21st, 2023. Catterall takes on the 38-year-old former three-weight world champion in an attempt to secure a title shot moving forward, following his recent controversial loss to Josh Taylor. The defeat prevented the boxer from becoming […]
Makhachev Vs. Volkanovski Weigh-In Results
In the latest MMA news, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski weighed in for their rematch at UFC 294 on October 21st, 2023. Makhachev, the lightweight champion, will be hoping for a repeat of the first bout where the MMA fighter secured a unanimous-decision win over Volkanovski. This time around, the latter stepped in on less […]
Boxing Lineage Runs Deep in Many Families
Muhammad Ali was one of the most influential heavyweight boxing champions in history. Not just for his success in the ring, though it is long and well-documented, but for his battle for racial justice in the United States. But Ali’s daughter, Laila, would also follow him into the sport against his wishes. Ali didn’t believe […]
What Fabian Did Next: Bellator Convinces Him to Stay Put
Fabian Edwards is a hot commodity in MMA right now. Despite coming off a loss at Bellator 299, he’s most certainly in the Bellator Middleweight World Championship scene, and he wants to be, as he’s re-signed with the company. Staying in Bellator Fabian Edwards might have been born in Kingston, Jamaica, and […]
Alvarez and Perry Set to Prove Themselves on Bare Knuckle Scene
Eddie Alvarez locked horns with many of the top MMA fighters in the world during his time with Bellator and the UFC from 2003 to 2021. Despite closing in on age 40, Alvarez wanted to keep taking on new challenges. After trying to compete in ONE Championship, Alvarez gave the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships a […]
How Would Fury Deal with Iron Mike?
Tyson Fury is undoubtedly one of the elite heavyweights of his generation and multiple eras, past and present. He knocked off Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder, and Dillian Whyte, amongst others – and is set for a ground-breaking cross-over fight against Francis Ngannou. Tyson was named just that after Mike Tyson because he was a fighter […]
MMA Fantasy Fights: Trailblazers Cyborg and Rousey Should Have Settled Differences
Being a pioneer in the age of the internet and social media is likely tricky for those trying to blaze a trail. Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey were two women fighting for respect in a sport that didn’t necessarily want to see women fighting at the highest level. Despite being involved in the same fight […]
MMA Drug Suspensions
What’s going on in the world of MMA? You might ask. MMA Breaking News tells us that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended three talented MMA fighters for using banned substances. Mayra Bueno Silva has been banned until the 29th of November, while Daniel Rodriguez is taking a six-month suspension. Walt Harris is out […]
The Storied Voices of MMA: The Best Commentators
Every sport needs someone to tell the narrative. Whether they are up in the gantry of a stadium or sitting ringside, MMA needs people with an expert understanding of the sport to describe the action as it happens. So, which commentators are the best when it comes to enriching the product? Joe Rogan Whether you […]
Flashy Fighters and Showboating Strikers: The Most Flamboyant Fighters in MMA
While mixed martial arts can be known to be a very serious fight game, that doesn’t mean the sport is devoid of characters who bend the rules on how they present themselves and conduct themselves in and out of the cage. Let’s review some of the more flamboyant and eye-catching fighters in MMA. Sean O’Malley […]
Eddie Hearn Reacts To PBC Potentially Working With DAZN – ‘I’d Be Over The Moon'
In today’s boxing news, Eddie Hearn has reacted to the news that PBC could align themselves with DAZN following Showtime’s exit from the sport. Showtime’s interest in boxing came to an end with the news that 2023 would be their final year. That brought an end to the network’s 40-year contribution to the sport, as […]
Mayra Bueno Silva Suspended And Fined Following Her Failed Test
In the latest MMA news, Mayra Bueno Silva has officially been suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission following her positive test after her UFC Vegas 77 victory over Holly Holm. Reports indicate that the substance in question, ritalinic acid, was in relation to Silva’s ADHD medication. And as part of that process, Silva was adamant […]
Adesanya Told To Consider Retirement, Fans Troll Danis Over His UFC Ambitions
In the latest MMA news, Chael Sonnen has called on Israel Adesanya to retire from the sport following his recent revelation that he will be taking an extended break from fighting. Those comments were in reference to Adesanya’s loss against Sean Strickland as the latter secured a unanimous-decision win to pick up the UFC middleweight […]
Warren Will Appeal WBA's Dismissal Of Dubois' Appeal Against Usyk
In the latest boxing news, Frank Warren will appeal the WBA’s decision to dismiss Daniel Dubois’ appeal against his Oleksandr Usyk loss. The appeal came in response to Dubois’ punch in the fifth round being declared a low blow. The decision allowed Usyk over three minutes to recover before the Ukrainian stopped the Brit in […]
Makhachev Vs. Volkanovski Pre-Fight Presser – Key Quotes
In today’s MMA news, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski held their pre-fight presser ahead of their rematch at UFC 294 on October 21st, 2023. The duo’s first fight ended in a unanimous-decision win for Makhachev at UFC 284 in February in a decision that divided the MMA community. Face to face once again!! 🔥@MakhachevMMA and […]