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Yarde Wants Canelo – How Does It Play Out?
Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) is targeting a fight Canelo Alvarez provided he beats David Benavidez in his next fight. Yarde faces the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion in November in what will be his third title fight. Yarde previously came up short against Sergey Kovalev in August 2019, as he missed out on the WBO […]
Alex Pereira Vs. Jon Jones – How Does It Play Out?
Matt Brown has warned Alex Pereira over his plan to move up to heavyweight and challenge Jon Jones, as we look at how a fight could play out. Brown believes that Pereira’s striking is no match for Jones’s all-round game, stating that Pereira “won’t ever be ready for Jones’ wrestling.” Brown’s warning comes in the […]
Is Lamont Roach Better Off Without The Tank Rematch?
Lamont Roach feels Gervonta Davis disrespected him after not going through with their rematch, as we look at if Roach’s next move is the right one for him. Roach secured a majority draw against Tank in their March clash, a fight which he could have won. The referee’s failure to give Tank a count in […]
Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima: Preview & Betting Tips
X: @ringmagazinehttps://x.com/ringmagazine/status/1975727990270271991 Jaron “Boots” Ennis returns to the ring on Saturday, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, taking on Uisma Lima in his long-awaited debut at 154-pounds. This should be a showcase for one of boxing’s most gifted talents, Ennis (34-0, 30 KO’s), but it’s hard to ignore the growing frustration among fans over […]
UFC Fight Night – Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1957620973055721638?t=4mbYEb43f6UMndku-u6hTg&s=19 The bantamweight division welcomes an intriguing bout this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Rio, where former flyweight champion Deiveson “Figgy” Figueiredo returns from injury to face rising contender Montel Jackson. It wasn’t long ago that Figueiredo (24-3-1) was one of the most feared finishers in the sport with his destructive blend of […]
Boxing World Mourns Tragic Loss of Arturo Gatti's Son
Boxing fans are in shock following the tragic death of Arturo Gatti Jr., the teenage son of Hall of Fame fighter Arturo Gatti. The 17-year-old promising boxer was reportedly found dead in an apartment in Mexico, where he had been living with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, in circumstances that immediately triggered painful memories of his […]
Oliveira Calls Out McGregor For A White House Fight
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira is making his intentions known, campaigning for a dream fight against Conor McGregor at the “UFC White House” event next June. Oliveira, who is set to face Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Rio this weekend, is targeting the big fight despite his recent loss. Charles was knocked […]
David Benavidez's 2026 Hitlist
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is targeting fights against Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol if he beats Anthony Yarde in his next fight. Benavidez is set to defend his WBC belt on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mexican Monster became the champion after Dmitry Bivol chose to vacate his […]
Was Canelo Vs. Crawford A Success?
Dana White was happy with Zuffa Boxing’s first event, as Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. White co-promoted the event, which saw history being made, as Crawford became the first male to achieve undisputed in three-weight classes. The event set a record for being the third-highest gate, generating over […]
Should UFC Rio Go Ahead After ‘Health' Warning?
UFC staff heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for this weekend’s fight card have received a serious health warning: do not consume alcohol. The warning comes in response to a public health crisis following a wave of poisonings linked to contaminated spirits, including brands of vodka, whiskey, and gin. So far, the crisis has resulted […]
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing & DAZN. Dave Allen squares off against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in what is set to be an electric main event. “The White Rhino” Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO’s) has become something of a cult figure in British boxing because he is beloved for his toughness, […]
Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing & DAZN. The super-featherweight clash between Josh Padley and Reece Bellotti promises to deliver fireworks when the two meet on Saturday night in Sheffield. Padley (16-1, 5 KO’s). A tidy, technical boxer with good ring IQ, he has built his career quietly but impressively. His most recent performance was a TKO […]
Will Ben Whittaker Flop With Matchroom?
Eddie Hearn announced a massive addition to his stable, signing Olympic Silver Medalist Ben Whittaker to Matchroom Boxing. Hearn pulled no punches in his praise, declaring Ben as “the greatest signing in boxing today.” Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) makes the move after leaving his former promoter, Boxxer, signalling his intent to accelerate his career. His […]
Can Pacquiao Jr. Live Up To His Father's Name?
Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., the 24-year-old son of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, has turned professional. The fighter is set to make his professional debut on November 29 in Temecula, California, headlining the first U.S. event staged by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. While the name alone ensures immediate attention, the younger Pacquiao’s road to the professional […]
Sean Strickland Vs. Anthony Hernandez – How Does It Play Out?
Sean Strickland is targeting Anthony Hernandez as the name who will prepare him to face the middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland has suffered two defeats in his last three bouts. He lost his middleweight title to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. He followed that up with a win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302, […]
Charles Oliveira Vs. Mateusz Gamrot Breakdown
Charles Oliveira returns to the Octagon to face Mateusz Gamrot in a lightweight clash this weekend, as we look at how the fight could play out. Oliveira has a point to prove following his last appearance, where he suffered a devastating first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June, ending his bid […]
Jaron Ennis Vs. Uisma Lima Breakdown
Jaron Ennis faces Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator at 154, as we look at how the fight could play out. Ennis, who is undefeated with a 34-0 record, has his first fight at junior middleweight. He moves up after having unified the 147 division, beating Eimantas Stanionis to claim the IBF and WBA […]
Fans Predict Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima – ‘By TKO'
Fans gave their predictions for Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima’s WBA 154 title eliminator this weekend. The pressure is on Ennis to perform, as he makes his debut at 154 pounds. He arrives into the fight having unified at 147, stopping Eimantas Stanionis which made him the IBF and WBA Welterweight Champion. While it was […]
Fans Predict Oliveira vs. Gamrot – ‘He Will Retire Him'
Fans gave their pick for Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot’s lightweight title fight this weekend. Oliveira has plenty to prove following his last performance. He was knocked out in a single round by Ilia Topuria, as the latter became the new UFC Lightweight Champion, picking up the vacant belt at UFC 317. Oliveira’s plan went […]
What's Next For Dvalishvili After Beating Sandhagen?
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320 to retain his bantamweight belt, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured a unanimous decision win, his 14th consecutive victory and third title defense since beating Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 to secure the title. Dvalishvili secured 20 takedowns, a new UFC record for a […]