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Eubank Vs. Benn Allegedly Agreed For December 23rd, Hearn Speaks Out
In the latest boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn has reportedly been agreed for December 23rd, 2023. The pair have long been linked with a fight ever since the first bout broke down. An agreement was in place for Benn to face Eubank at a catchweight of 157 pounds. However, after Benn failed […]
Shakur Stevenson Backs Lopez To Beat Haney, Kyrone Davis Picks Canelo Over Crawford
In some boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has backed Teofimo Lopez to get the better of Devin Haney at 140 if they ever fought. As of now, Haney is getting ready to face Regis Prograis on December 9th, 2023, for the latter’s WBC belt at 140. This will be the Dream’s first fight at the weight […]
McGregor Slams ‘Political Shadiness' And Confirms His USADA Enrolment
In the latest MMA news, Conor McGregor has opened up on why he has been away from the UFC for longer than expected. Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the ‘Notorious’ has taken his time to enter back into the Octagon following his broken leg. There had been an expectation that he […]
California Signs Bill For An MMA Fighter Retirement Benefit Fund
California has rubber-stamped an MMA fighter retirement benefit fund into law, becoming the first state to do so, which will begin in 2024. The news comes after the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, signed Assembly Bill 1136 on October 8th, 2023. The initiative was put forward by Matt Haney, an assembly member from San Francisco, […]
USADA And The UFC Part Ways – Here's Why
In some breaking MMA news, USADA and the UFC will not be working together in 2024 after the drug-testing organisation cut ties. According to reports, Travis Tygart (USADA’s CEO) made the announcement on October 11th, 2023, indicating that both sides would part ways in 2024. USADA’s current contract with the UFC ends in 2023, just […]
Jon Jones Reacts After USADA And The UFC Cut Ties – ‘Man I Survived USADA'
In some MMA news, Jon Jones has reacted to the news that USADA will no longer to working with the UFC. The organization confirmed that they would be parting ways following the expiry of their contract in 2023. The CEO of USADA, Travis Tygart, confirmed the news on October 11th, 2023. The comments were made […]
MMA Fantasy Fights: Jones vs Lesnar
Jon Jones won the UFC Heavyweight championship by bullying Cyril Gane on the mats. Jones shot for an early takedown, dragged him to the ground, and was able to get him to submit in the first round. While many wondered how Jones would handle the jump from light heavyweight to heavyweight at age 36, many […]
UFC 294 Main Event Changes to Makhachev vs. Volkanovski II
Less than two weeks from UFC 294…the main event has gone through a major transition. Charles Oliveira is out of the fight against Islam Makhachev. As such, it’s presented featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski a major opportunity to become a dual division title holder in this bout for the lightweight strap. Do Fans Deserve More […]
MMA Fighter Pay Lags Behind Other Top Sports
There is no dispute that making money in combat sports isn’t solely based on talent. Fighters need to hit a chord with fight fans. Just having a mean right hook doesn’t mean the person throwing it is a compelling personality. Unlike in team sports, where a built-in fan base supports the logo, fighting relies on […]
Cyborg and Carmouche Show Why Experience Matters at Bellator 300
Bellator has two women’s champions that seem to never age. Cris Cyborg, 38, and Liz Carmouche, 39, have been involved in MMA for a long time with many different organizations. Both seem to have found satisfaction by using the twilight of their respective careers to show the up-and-comers what it would take to become a […]
Yusuff and Barboza Ready to Meet
Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza received a bigger platform following an unexpected scheduling change. The latest MMA news shows this fight was originally supposed to take place on the undercard of an October 2020 fight night. However, Yusuff pulled out. Both fighters have raised their profile significantly enough in the meantime to make this matchup […]
IBF Rankings Spell Bad News For AJ, Fury-Ngannou PPV Price Revealed
In the latest boxing news, The IBF heavyweight rankings have been updated with their new positions, which has had an impact on the mandatory position. IBF Rankings As of now, Filip Hrgovic is the IBF interim heavyweight champion putting him in line to face Oleksandr Usyk. However, the Ukrainian will face Tyson Fury for the […]
Will Manny Pacquiao Compete At The Olympics?
In the latest boxing news, Manny Pacquiao will have to overcome a significant hurdle if he is to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The boxer is no longer competing at a professional level, however, his love for the sport still remains. Since his retirement following the loss to Yordenis Ugas, Pacman has […]
Bomac Released On A Suspended Sentence After Being In Possession Of A Firearm
In today’s latest boxing news, Brian McIntyre, Terence Crawford’s trainer, has been released from custody after being detained by the British authorities for having a firearm in his possession at Manchester airport. According to reports, the trainer was apprehended following his way back to the US after Chris Eubank Jr.’s win over Liam Smith. Bomac’s […]
Usyk Will Beat Fury – Says George Groves
In some boxing news, George Groves has picked Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury when the pair face off in an undisputed bout. Both boxers remain undefeated as they aim to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 when Lennox Lewis achieved the feat. The narrative coming into the fight is that Fury’s size […]
Shakur Stevenson On Being A Free Agent, Fury-Ngannou Fight Trailer Goes Viral
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has expressed doubts about his future with Top Rank moving forward as the boxer’s contract is set to expire next year, with many options moving forward. Stevenson is currently getting ready to face Frank De La Santos on November 16th, 2023, for the vacant WBC belt at lightweight. Although […]
Joshua Doesn't Want To Face Wilder – Says Malik Scott
In the latest boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, has accused Anthony Joshua of not wanting to face the ‘Bronze Bomber.’ According to reports, the bout has collapsed in Saudi Arabia after Skills Challenge were no longer able to get it over the line. The shift in power within Saudi boxing has resulted in […]
Hearn Targets Huge Fights For Billy Joe Saunders, Haney Open To Moving Up To 147
In today’s boxing news, Eddie Hearn has laid out the next steps for Billy Joe Saunders moving forward. The boxer is currently preparing for a comeback fight as he seeks a return after around two years out of the ring. The two-weight world champion has been away from the sport after having been stopped by […]
Bomac Speaks Out Following His Prison Release
In the latest boxing news, Brian McIntyre has praised the HMP prison in Birmingham for their treatment towards him following his release. Bomac was apprehended at Manchester Airport last month following his fighter Chris Eubank Jr.’s win over Liam Smith. The trainer was attempting to return to the United States only to be found in […]
Strickland Recalls Adesanya's Bizarre Comments, Diaz Wants A Trilogy With Paul
In today’s MMA news, Sean Strickland has recalled the conversation he had with Israel Adesanya after he beat the latter to become the UFC middleweight champion of the world. Strickland-Adesanya The American shocked the world to win via a unanimous decision, as he walked down Izzy to get the win, which was accompanied by him […]