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Pereira Not ‘Surprised' By Strickland's Win Over Adesanya
In the MMA latest updates, Alex Pereira has given his take on Sean Strickland’s victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. In a bout that went down in Sydney, Australia, Strickland shocked the world to secure a unanimous-points-decision win to get the UFC middleweight title. It was Izzy’s first defense of the title following his […]
Benavidez Outlines His Plan To Fight Canelo
In some recent boxing news, David Benavidez has outlined his plans on facing Canelo Alvarez in 2024. Benavidez is the current WBC interim champion, which has put him in line to face Alvarez for all the belts. Although that may be the case, both fighters have other pressing matters. Canelo faces Jermell Charlo on September […]
Ngannou Backs Himself To Beat Fury Despite His Training Footage Backlash
Francis Ngannou has backed himself to beat Tyson Fury and put a dent into the undisputed heavyweight championship plans. The former UFC champion is set to face Fury on October 28th, 2023, in what will be his boxing debut. However, the Gypsy King’s WBC title will not be on the line, with suggestions that Fury […]
Logan Paul Accuses Nate Diaz Of Turning Down An Offer To Fight In WWE
In the MMA latest updates, Logan Paul has revealed that Nate Diaz rejected an offer to fight him in the WWE. Paul is currently getting ready to face Dillon Danis on October 14th, 2023. Although he does have boxing experience, having also faced Floyd Mayweather, Logan has dabbled in wrestling. His appearance at Smackdown have […]
Espinoza Sees Spence-Crawford Rematch in 2024, Hopeful Of Canelo-Crawford, Hearn On Showtime Potentially Leaving Boxing
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Stephen Espinoza expects the Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. rematch to take place in 2024. Following the news that Spence had exercised his rematch clause, there were suggestions that the fight would take place in December. The only outstanding issue appeared to be the actual weight class. Since […]
Volkanovski Grapples With A Basketball Player, Diaz's Failed Test Saga And More
In the MMA latest updates, Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, shared some footage of him training alongside Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray. Volkanovski recently bounced back from his loss to Islam Makhachev by stopping Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in the third round. Thereafter, Volkanovski did not rule out a rematch with Makhachev but his […]
Canelo Outclasses Charlo To Remain Undisputed At 168
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez outclassed Jermell Charloin a one-sided fight to remain the undisputed super middleweight champion. Right from the off, the plan of action was clear from both fighters. Charlo’s aim was to disrupt Canelo’s rhythm by staying on the outside with his jab. Meanwhile, Alvarez sought to close the distance […]
Chael Sonnen Blames Mark Hunt's Attorney For The Failed Dana White/UFC Lawsuit
In the MMA latest updates, Chael Sonnen has hit out Mark Hunt’s attorney following the news that the latter’s lawsuit against the UFC and Dana White had been dismissed. According to reports, Hunt had alleged that White may have misled him into thinking that Brock Lesnar was not using any performance-enhancing drugs. This was in […]
Miocic Hopes Ngannou Beats Fury, Usman On Khabib Returning
In the MMA latest updates, Stipe Miocic, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is hopeful that Francis Ngannou can secure a shock win over Tyson Fury. Miocic On Ngannou-Fury The duo are set to face each other in a crossover event in Saudi Arabia on October 28th, 2023, which will see Ngannou stepping into the boxing ring […]
BBBofC Chief Denies Racism Allegations, Paul Vows To ‘Slaughter' Danis
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Robert Smith, the British Boxing Board of Control chief, has rebutted allegations of racism against the organization. According to reports, two former judges, John-Lewis and Jeff Hinds, and Ruqsana Begum, a flyweight boxer, made the allegations of racism and discrimination. A report apparently stated that Begum came to the […]
Andrade’s Trainer Warns Benavidez Over His Fighter's Power, Matchroom Boxing's Huge Deal
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Demetrius Andrade’s trainer, Andre Rozier, has warned David Benavidez that he will have to respect his fighter’s power. Benavidez-Andrade The two boxers are expected to face each other on November 24th, 2023, pending an official announcement. The ‘Mexican Monster’ is the bigger, heavier and more powerful fighter heading into […]
Canelo Recalls The Kovalev Fight, Draws Comparisons With The Charlo Bout
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez has recalled his fight with Sergey Kovalev. The fight was arguably one of Alvarez’s biggest wins, given the difference in weight. Alvarez jumped up two weight classes in order to fight for the WBO light heavyweight title. This required a move up from 160 to 175 pounds following […]
Charlo On The Importance Of A Canelo Win, Ricky Hatton Joins Reality Show
In some recent boxing news, Jermell Charlo has realized the importance of getting a win over Canelo Alvarez for his career. Charlo Chasing History The American faces Canelo on September 30th, 2023, for a chance to win all the belts at super middleweight. A win would make Charlo undisputed in two weight classes and join […]
Caleb Plant Wants Jermall Charlo Following Their Viral Confrontation
In some recent boxing news, Caleb Plant is targeting a fight with Jermall Charlo next. Plant’s last fight was a unanimous-decision defeat to David Benavdiez. The defeat was a massive blow in that it had prevented him from becoming the WBC interim champion at 168. A victory would have put Plant in line to fight […]
White Mocks Showtime, Reacts To Adesanya's Guilty Plea For Drink Driving
In the MMA latest updates, Dana White hit out at Showtime’s President, Stephen Espinoza, following rumors that the network could be withdrawing from boxing in 2024. White’s comments came in response to reports that Showtime may not continue with boxing in 2024 after being in the sport for 37 years. The CEO of the UFC […]
Ellerbe On Davis' Biggest Fights, Tank Won't Return Until 2024
In some recent boxing news, Leonard Ellerbe does not see a Gervonta Davis bout against Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney or Frank Martin currently being a big fight. Those comments arrived following Calvin Ford’s recent statement that something ‘big’ was on the horizon for Tank Davis. The boxer has not fought since his seventh-round stoppage of […]
Rogan Backs McGregor To Bounce Back, Matt Brown Praises Danis In Promoting The Paul Fight
In the MMA latest updates, Joe Rogan has backed Conor McGregor to bounce back from his loss to Dustin Poirier and his subsequent leg injury. McGregor’s defeat was accompanied by a broken leg, which has kept the Irishman out of the cage for around two years. Despite McGregor stating that he would make a comeback […]
Hearn Wants Big Fights For Benn, Zhang Receives A Hero's Welcome In China
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn is looking to put Conor Benn in the biggest fights out there. Benn recently made his comeback to the sport with a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco. However, the background noise heading into the fight was whether Benn should have fought following his two failed VADA tests. […]
Canelo Vs. Charlo Undercard Presser – Key Quotes
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s undercard presser went ahead on September 28th, 2023, with the fighters ready to make a statement. The co-main event will see Jesus Ramos Jr. and Erickson Lubin fight each other in a junior-middleweight bout. Meanwhile, two former world champions Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios will fight it out for the right […]
David Avanesyan Wants Josh Taylor, The Latter Picks Haney Over Prograis
In some recent boxing news, David Avanesyan has talked up a potential fight between him and Josh Taylor amid reports that talks are taking place. Avanesyan is a seasoned welterweight, whose six-fight-win streak came to an abrupt ended when he was stopped by Terence Crawford in the sixth round. Meanwhile, Taylor suffered the first loss […]