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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 […]
Scott Coker Addresses Bellator's Sale Rumors – ‘Hard For Me To Really Comment'
In some MMA news, Scott Coker, the President of Bellator, has addressed the rumours that the organisation could be sold. According to reports, the PFL has long been linked with buying the organisation out with suggestions that it would take $500 million in order to make the deal happen. Although that may have been the […]
Danis Picks KSI To Beat Tommy Fury
In some boxing news, Dillon Danis has picked Tommy Fury overcome KSI in their upcoming fight on October 14th, 2023. Fury will face KSI following the former’s win over Jake Paul via a split decision to give the latter the first loss of his career. Thereafter, a rematch had been talked about only for Fury […]
Green Exposes Dawson in Fast Main Event KO
Grant Dawson was set for a possible push from the UFC up the lightweight rankings. The Nebraska-raised Dawson was on a nine-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC. To help that streak reach double digits, all Dawson had to do was beat 37-year-old Bobby Green Saturday night at the UFC Apex. A thunderous straight left from […]
Nurmagomedov Slams PED Claims, McGregor's USADA Issue
In some MMA news, Khabib Nurmagomedov has hit back at Bobby Green’s comments about Russian fighter’s allegedly using PEDS. Green, for his part, had controversially accused Khabib and Islam Makhachev of using performance enhancing drugs. And as part of that process, he looked back at his own loss to Makhachev in 2022. Thereafter, Green was adamant […]
Crawford No Longer Wants To Face Canelo At 168, Favors A Fight At 160
In today’s boxing news, Terence Crawford no longer wants to face Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight by instead seeking a bout at 160 against the Mexican. Following Bud’s win over Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed in a second weight class, Crawford turned his attention towards Canelo. The welterweight initially expressed his desire to face […]
Logan Paul Hits Back At Brendan Schaub’s Criticism Over The Dillon Danis Lawsuit
In today’s MMA/boxing news, Logan Paul has hit back at Brendan Schaub’s criticism of his fiancée, Nina Agdal’s decision to take legal action against Dillon Danis. Paul and Danis will face each other in a boxing bout as the latter makes his debut on October 14th, 2023. The build-up to the fight, however, has been […]
Crawford Backed To Trouble Canelo, Dave Allen Picks Fury Over Usyk
In the latest boxing news, Terence Crawford’s former strength and conditioning coach, Jamie Belt, has addressed Bud’s chances of getting a win over Canelo Alvarez at 168. Following Crawford’s win over Errol Spence Jr. to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, Bud called out Canelo for a bout. Crawford’s Challenge That […]
Jaron Ennis Would ‘Beat The Hell Out Of' Thurman – Says Shakur Stevenson
In today’s boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has backed Jaron Ennis to prove too much for Keith Thurman. The pair have been linked with a fight following Ennis’ status as the IBF welterweight interim champion. That puts Boots in line to face Terence Crawford for all the belts at 147. However, Bud has indicated his desire […]
Haney Could Come Back Down To 135, Saunders Wants The Eubank Jr. Rematch
In today’s boxing news, Devin Haney has not ruled out a return to lightweight moving forward. The ‘Dream’ made the decision to move up to 140 in order to fight Regis Prograis for his WBC belt. A win would make Haney a two-division champion after having won all the belts at 135. And since Haney […]
Leigh Wood Beats Josh Warrington Via A Seventh-Round KO To Keep His WBA Featherweight Title
In some boxing news, Leigh Wood retained his WBA featherweight title with a seventh-round knockout of Josh Warrington to bring a dramatic end to a captivating fight. Wood-Warrington In a mega domestic clash, it was Wood who turned the fight on its head by coming back from behind to remain as champion. In the early […]
Chael Sonnen And Grant Dawson Doubt McGregor Will Fight Again
In some MMA news, Chael Sonnen has doubts about whether Conor McGregor will return to the sport following his latest social media post which hinted he had enrolled in USADA. McGregor has been absent from the cage ever since he lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. And in the aftermath of that, McGregor suffered […]
Zurdo Ramirez Overpowers Joe Smith To Win A Unanimous Decision
In some boxing news, Gilberto Ramirez defeated Joe Smith Jr. via a unanimous decision to win on his first fight at cruiserweight for the WBA title eliminator. Ramirez was aiming to bounce back from the first loss of his career to Dmitry Bivol at the back end of last year. And after having failed to […]
Dana White Clarifies His Stance On Banning Flags And McGregor's Return
In some MMA news, Dana White has opened up about putting an end to a flag ban that had been imposed in the sport. The CEO of the UFC’s comments came in the aftermath of Joe Pyfer covering himself in an American flag following his win over Abdul Razak Alhassan. The former had managed to […]
Ugas Hints At Retirement, Arum Wants To Make Inoue-Tapales For Undisputed
Yordenis Ugas has hinted that his time in boxing may have come to an end. The 37-year-old’s comments came in the aftermath of his defeat to Mario Barrios. In a bout where the WBC interim welterweight title was up for grabs, Ugas fell short as Barrios dominated proceedings. Ugas’ Loss That was typified by Barrios’ […]
Jon Jones Spars With Grappling Expert For Miocic, Bobby Green Recalls Hammering Strickland In Sparring
In some MMA news, Jon Jones has began training with grappling expert Gordon Ryan in the run up to his fight with Stipe Miocic. The duo will square off at UFC 295 on November 12th, 2023, as Jones defends the title that he won against Ciryl Gane. The narrative heading into the fight is that […]
De La Hoya On Canelo Vs. Crawford/Benavidez, Canelo-Charlo PPV Numbers And More
In some recent boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya has given his take on the chances of Canelo Alvarez beating Terence Crawford and David Benavidez. Following Alvarez’ win over Jermell Charlo, the attention turned towards who his next opponent would be. Crawford has been linked with a fight after expressing his willingness to jump up […]
Billy Joe Saunders' Return, Zhilei Zhang's Next Steps
In some boxing news, Billy Joe Saunders has opened up about his potential return to boxing after more than two years out. The boxer, who has won belts at 160 and 168, has not fought since his loss to Canelo Alvarez in 2021. Saunders had the chance to grab the WBA, WBC and WBO titles […]
Jake Paul Reportedly In Talks To Face Ex-MMA/WWE Star Matt Riddle
In some MMA/boxing news, Jake Paul is reportedly in talks to face another UFC fighter in what would be a crossover boxing event. Paul has managed to forge a career for himself in facing ex MMA fighters to earn mega paydays. He has fought the likes of Anderson Silva, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. Although […]
Ramirez Vs. Joe Smith. Jr. Post-Fight Comments
In today’s boxing news, Zurdo Ramirez outlined his plans moving forward following his win over Joe Smith Jr in his post-fight comments. The Mexican bounced back following his loss to Dmitry Bivol to beat Smith on his debut in the cruiserweight division. And as part of that process, it put Ramirez in line for a […]