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Dana White's ‘Concerning' Stance On McGregor
Dana White had little to say when questioned about Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The ban was imposed after McGregor committed three “whereabouts failures”—missing three attempted sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024. The suspension was retroactively dated to September 20, 2024, and is set to expire on March 20, 2026. The […]
Kamaru Usman Outlines His Retirement Plan
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman wants to reclaim his welterweight belt and secure the middleweight title before retiring. Usman, 38, was the welterweight champion from 2019 to 2022, defending the belt five times before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022. Usman currently holds a 1-3 record in his last […]
Danny Garcia Stops Daniel Gonzalez
Danny Garcia knocked out Daniel Gonzalez via a fourth-round stoppage, as you can follow how the fight played out live. Garcia has had an impressive career, unifying at 140 lbs (WBA Super, WBC, and The Ring) after which he won the WBC welterweight title. And yet, he has only boxed four times since 2020, with […]
Allen Makes De Ridder Quit On The Stool
Brendan Allen shocked Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver, as the latter’s camp threw in the towel following the fourth round. Allen’s victory ended the Dutchman’s four-fight winning streak, making a major statement in the middleweight division. Allen did not have it all his way early on. He failed to secure a takedown in the […]
Fans React to Bivol's Post-Injury Training – ‘Looking Washed'
Fans have reacted to Dmitry Bivol’s heavy-bag workout, as he recovers from a back injury. Bivol made history by beating Artur Beterbiev in February to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. The defeated avenged the loss he suffered in the first fight, as he gave Beterbiev his first loss. Bivol then vacated his WBC title […]
Jermell Charlo Wants ‘$10 Million More' For Ennis Or Crawford
The former undisputed champion, Jermell Charlo, has demanded “$10 million more” to face Jaron Ennis or Terence Crawford. Charlo’s last boxing appearance was in 2023, when he jumped up two weight classes from 154 pounds to take on Canelo Alvarez for his then Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Charlo looked a shadow of himself, as the […]
MMA Community Reacts To Coach Duke Roufus' Passing – ‘Your Legacy Continues'
The MMA community has reacted to the death of coach Duke Roufus, who passed away in his sleep on October 16 at the age of 55. Roufus was known as the co-founder of the influential Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. Scott Joffe, a head coach and partner at Roufusport, confirmed the news. Duke Roufus’s legacy will […]
Alex Pereira's Boxing Ambitions – Is It The Right Move?
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is laying the groundwork for a transition into boxing. After a victory this month at UFC 320 where he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his light heavyweight title, the attention has turned towards Alex’s next move. He is out injured after breaking his foot in the Ankalaev […]
Daniel Dubois Vs. Frank Sanchez – ‘How Does It Play Out?'
Discussions are currently in progress to set up a heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Frank Sanchez for an IBF Heavyweight title eliminator. This would position the winner as the mandatory challenger for Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk. For Dubois, he is seeking his first fight since suffering his second career defeat to Usyk in July, […]
Jon Jones Accused Of Ducking Ngannou – ‘Jones Was Scared'
PFL fighter Karim Henniene says Jon Jones left MMA because he was afraid to face Francis Ngannou. Ngannou and Jones were linked with a fight during their time in the UFC. Both sides accused each other of not wanting the fight. Dana White had previously suggested that Jones move down to middleweight after Ngannou had […]
Malignaggi Hits Out At MMA Fans – ‘Not That Intelligent'
Paulie Malignaggi has labeled MMA fans as “not that intelligent” for their indifference toward cross-promotional fights. Malignaggi used the sport’s inability to match top champions from different organizations as his evidence for this. Paulie argued that an intelligent fan base would demand the unification of titles across promotions—a standard practice in boxing. However, Dana White […]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s Return – Can He Bounce Back?
The President of the WBC Mauricio Sulaiman has supported Julio César Chávez Jr.’s return to the ring, which will take place on December 13 in San Luis Potosí to headline the WBC’s Guadalupano Tournament. The news comes after Chavez Jr.’s recent legal trouble where he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported […]
Anderson Silva To Box Chris Weidman – How Does It Play Out?
Ex-UFC Middleweight Champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will box in a six-rounder at heavyweight, with a weight limit of 205 pounds. The fight will take place on the November 14 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard. It is the third instalment of their rivalry after the previous two took place under the UFC banner. […]
Benavidez Vs. Yarde PPV Policy Backfires – ‘No Way'
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde on November 22nd has been overshadowed by a furious debate over the event’s high Pay-Per-View (PPV) price tag. The fight has been priced at $59.99 in the United States and £24.99 in the UK. On the face of it, the card appears to offer value for money. Benavidez makes his […]
Boxxer Suffers A Big Blow As Debut BBC Show Postponed
Frazer Clarke’s British heavyweight title fight with Jeamie TKV has been postponed after the latter suffered an undisclosed injury. The fight was set to take place on October 25, as part of Boxxer’s new broadcast deal with the BBC. However, the show has now been moved to November 29. Clarke had plenty to prove in […]
Ronda Rousey Inspired By Mike Tyson's Comeback
UFC analyst Din Thomas is against former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey making a return to the UFC based on her previous comments about her troubles with concussions. Rousey left the UFC following knockout losses to Holly Holm (2015 at UFC 193) and Amanda Nunes (2016 at UFC 207), as she lost her bantamweight title. […]
Tom Aspinall's Incredible Rise
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall says he was in a “really dark” period before his leg injury against Curtis Blaydes in 2022, as we look at his rise. Aspinall’s career came to a halt in July 2022 when 15 seconds into the Blaydes fight he snapped his leg while throwing a kick, forcing him to […]
Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing. The York Hall undercard for Kieron Conway vs George Liddard features another good domestic bout between Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman for the vacant English middleweight title. Sains (10-0, 9 KO’s) is a southpaw that burst onto the professional circuit in 2023 with a string of knockout victories, flattening nearly every […]
Fans Predict Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen – ‘He Will Destroy Him'
Fans gave their picks for the upcoming middleweight main event at UFC Vancouver between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen this weekend. De Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has been on a tear, extending his UFC winning streak to 4−0 with recent victories over the likes of former champion Robert Whittaker (via split decision), Gerald […]
Callum Simpson Vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Talks Take Place
An all-British battle at super middleweight could be close, as negotiations continue for a clash between unbeaten fighters Callum Simpson and Hamzah Sheeraz for the EBU Super Middleweight Title. The reigning champion, Callum Simpson (18-0, 13 KOs), has until October 28 to reach an agreement with Sheeraz’s team, or the fight will be sent to […]