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Dillian Whyte Rules Out Retirement
Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) has no plans to retire following his defeat to Moses Itauma. Whyte suffered a first-round knockout loss this month, meaning he has two defeats from his last five fights. Those losses were by stoppage, raising questions over Whyte’s next steps. Whyte was previously linked with fights against Joseph Parker and […]
Jermell Charlo Vs. Errol Spence Jr. – Will It Happen?
Jermell Charlo vs. Errol Spence Jr. could take place after Charlo’s cryptic post hinted at a future fight. Charlo got fans talking when he shared an image of a lion eating a shark. Charlo is nicknamed the lion, while Spence is known as the shark. The two fighters are looking to bounce back from their […]
Bakole Says He ‘Battered' Usyk – ‘Ask His Team'
Martin Bakole says he “battered” Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk in sparring. Usyk will go down as one of the best boxers of his generation, having become undisputed at cruiserweight and heavyweight – the latter of which is on two occasions. He is coming off a stoppage win over Daniel Dubois which made him undisputed […]
O'Malley Admits Trying To Emulate McGregor – ‘I Got Lost'
Sean O’Malley has admitted that he tried too much to emulate Conor McGregor. O’Malley has long drawn comparisons to McGregor, given their outspoken nature and striking abilities. Sean stated that he initially viewed McGregor as a role model, admiring his bold persona. However, O’Malley now feels drifted too much from his personality. This comes in […]
Is Joshua Vs. Wilder Still A Big Fight?
Carl Froch says that Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder should retire, despite speculation the pair could finally face off. The pair were once one of the most-feared fighters in the heavyweight champion. Joshua was the former unified heavyweight champion, while Wilder held the WBC belt. Joshua would eventually lose his belts to Oleksandr Usyk, while […]
Hearns To Attend Annual Box Fan Expo
Eight-time world champion Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns is set to make an appearance at the Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo on September 13. According to reports, the event takes place from the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Expo has been timed to coincide with the undisputed super middleweight title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence […]
Who Are the Top 5 Best UFC Light-heavyweight Champions in UFC History?
With UFC 320 around the corner, all eyes are on the light heavyweight division once again. The main event features Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira, with the Russian champion defending his belt for the first time sihnce defeating Pereira in March. The light heavyweight strap has always been one of the UFC’s most prestigious titles, […]
Darren Till Vs. Luke Rockhold Preview
Darren Till faces Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22 on August 30, as we preview this upcoming fight. Till has managed to forge a career for himself since crossing over into boxing. He has racked up two consecutive wins, beating Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart respectively. Till has spoken about his desire to eventually return […]
Tony Ferguson Open To A UFC Return
Tony Ferguson has said he is open to making a return to the UFC. Ferguson will box influencer Salt Papi this weekend, his first fight since his UFC departure. Ferguson had been on a difficult run, suffering eight losses on the spin, with his most recent defeat coming at the hands of Michael Chiesa last […]
Itauma's Return Lined Up For December – The Options Available
Moses Itauma will box in December, as his hitlist has been outlined by Frank Warren. Itauma extended his undefeated record to 13-0, with 11 KOs to his name by stopping Dillian Whyte in his last bout. That was his ninth consecutive stoppage, as the attention turns towards his next fight. Itauma called out Oleksandr Usyk, […]
Fury Back In The Gym – What's Next?
Tyson Fury has returned to the boxing gym, as he displayed his shadow boxing, amid rumors of a return from retirement. Fury hung up the gloves in January following his second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The losses prevented Fury from becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Despite this, The Gypsy King was adamant that he […]
What's Next For Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
Following his deportation from the United States, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been released from custody in Mexico while he awaits trial. Chavez Jr. was taken into custody by Mexican authorities after being deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July on charges of unlawful entry. This occurred shortly after his recent […]
On This Day in 2007: MMA Legend Upset the Odds By Defending His UFC Title at the Age of 44
Image Credit: https://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/event/8753/48267 On this day in 2007, the MMA world witnessed one of the most unforgettable moments in heavyweight history. At 44 years old, UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture defied the odds by dominating Gabriel Gonzaga to retain his belt via 3rd round TKO in the main event of UFC 74. Going into this […]
Rampage Jackson On His Son Assaulting A Wrestler – ‘I Don’t Condone My Son’s Actions'
Rampage Jackson has spoken out after his son, Raja Jackson, beat up a wrestler (Syko Stu) during a Knokx Pro Wrestling show. The footage below shows Raja slamming Stu to the ground before unleashing more than 20 unanswered punches to his head, as Stu was unconscious. The situation was diffused when other wrestlers grabbed Raja […]
MMA Insiders Slam McGregor's Sparring – ‘Old Drunk, Has-Been, Gym Bully'
MMA insiders have reacted to Conor McGregor’s sparring footage in Italy, resulting in a strong reaction. McGregor is back in the UFC testing pool, having expressed his desire to fight in the UFC once again. He has eyes on appearing on the UFC White House card next year, as he seeks his first fight since […]
Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi Preview
Tony Ferguson is set to make his boxing debut against internet personality Salt Papi on August 30 at Misfits Boxing 22, as we preview this upcoming fight. Ferguson, who is the former UFC interim lightweight champion, once dominated the sport with a remarkable 12-fight winning streak. However, his recent career has been a tough one, […]
De La Hoya On Canelo – ‘I Said Sorry'
Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya opened up about his strained relationship with Canelo Alvarez, stating he was unsure over the cause of their fractured relationship. De La Hoya stated that things became difficult following Canelo’s defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2013. It was the Mexican’s first defeat of his career in a performance […]
Figueroa Vs. Cordova Ends In A Majority Draw
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa and Angelino Cordova fought to a thrilling majority draw in their WBA interim flyweight title, as you can follow how the fight played out. Figueroa entered the fight with a perfect record of 7-0 with 3 KOs. He had been on a tear since turning professional in 2022, with a knockout ratio […]
Fans React As Canelo Alvarez Spars Jaron Ennis – ‘Woooow'
Canelo Alvarez sparred Jaron Ennis ahead of his Undisputed Super Middleweight fight against Terence Crawford on September 13. Canelo is the undisputed champion having achieved the feat for the second time by beating William Scull in his previous bout. Canelo is the favorite since he is a seasoned 168-pounder, who has also boxed and won […]
What's Next For Johnny Walker?
Johnny Walker defeated Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai, raising question marks over who is next. Walker fought back from a difficult first round, where he was taking a significant amount of punishment while he was on the ground. He reversed his fortunes in the second round after dropping Mingyang with some calf kicks, after which […]