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Khabib Won't Ever Mention McGregor's Name – ‘He Hates Him'
Daniel Cormier has opened up on the rivalry between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The pair faced off at UFC 229 in 2018 in one of the most memorable fights. The build up was marred by controversy with Conor throwing a chair at Khabib’s bus. Khabib dominated the fight, submitting McGregor in the fourth round. In […]
ESPN Reportedly In Talks To Acquire UFC Fight Pass
ESPN is reportedly in discussions to acquire UFC Fight Pass. The news comes as the UFC’s deal with ESPN expires at the end of this year. The UFC has already signed an agreement with Paramount+ which will become the home of broadcasting UFC fights in the US. Naturally, the attention has turned towards where ESPN […]
Johnny Walker Stops Zhang Mingyang At UFC Shanghai
Johnny Walker knocked out Zhang Mingyang in the main event of UFC Shanghai in a second round stoppage. Walker started the fight on the front foot, securing a takedown. However, Mingyang managed to overturn the situation, dominating from the top position in the first round. Mingyang continued to rain down heavy shots from the up, […]
Fans React To Canelo Vs. Crawford Broadcast Team – ‘Great Line Up'
A stacked broadcast team has been announced for Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford’s Undisputed Super Middleweight Title fight. The bout, which will air on Netflix, has history on the line. Canelo knows a win solidifies his legacy further, having just become undisputed at 168 for the second time in his last fight by beating William […]
Arman Tsarukyan Unwilling To Wait For Topuria
Arman Tsarukyan has revealed that he has been told Ilia Topuria wants to wait until January or February to return to the octagon. Unwilling to sit on the sidelines, Tsarukyan has his sights set on facing either Justin Gaethje, Dan Hooker, or Paddy Pimblett. Tsarukyan’s update comes after he accused Topuria of ducking him after […]
Will Power Decide Canelo Vs. Crawford?
Trainer Bob Santos is backing Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) to defeat Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) in their September 13 Undisputed Super Middleweight fight, citing Canelo’s advantage in size and power. Crawford moves up two weight classes to try and become a three-weight undisputed champion. Crawford, who is 37, secured an unconvincing victory over Israil […]
Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis – How Does It Play Out?
Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis takes place on November 14, as we look at how the fight could play out. Paul enters the fight with a unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul’s only loss took place against Tommy Fury. This fight has raised controversy since Tank fights at lightweight, raising questions over […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin – How Does It Play Out?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) boxes Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) on November 8, as we look at how the fight could play out. Ortiz enters the fight with a win over Israil Madrimov to retain his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Belt. Ortiz had been in talks to face the WBO Junior Middleweight Champion […]
Jack Rafferty vs Mark Chamberlain – Preview & Betting Tips
The British and Commonwealth super lightweight titles will be on the line when Jack Rafferty defends it against Mark Chamberlain on Saturday night. Rafferty (26-0, 17 KO’s) is an unbeaten power puncher, and is currently one of the fighters that British boxing fans have their eye on as he looks set to move onto the […]
Is Fury Coming Back?
Tyson Fury posted a clip on social media showing him hitting the pads with his father, John Fury, increasing speculation that he may be planning a return to the ring. This latest development comes just months after Fury’s second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last December, a loss that prompted his retirement. Fury had been vocal […]
Haney Considering Andre Ward As A Trainer
Devin Haney is looking to add Andre Ward to his corner for his upcoming November 22 fight against WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. Haney is looking to become a three-weight world champion, having already won titles at 140 and 147. He secured a unanimous decision win in his last fight against Jose Ramirez on […]
McGregor Preparing For BKFC Debut
Dave Feldman has claimed Conor McGregor is preparing for a BKFC debut against the winner of the upcoming bout between Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 on October 4. McGregor’s absence from the event’s press conference was a major talking point since he is a part-owner of BKFC. However, Feldman explained that Conor […]
Team Usyk Downplay Itauma Fight
Following his first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte, Moses Itauma called out undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, whose team has responded. Itauma, who extended his record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts, secured the biggest win of his resume. While Whyte is at the latter end of his career, he is the former WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, […]
Jon Jones' Return Linked To Aspinall's Success
According to former UFC fighter and ex-teammate of Jon Jones, Keith Jardine, a potential comeback for Jones might hinge on the success of the current heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall. Jones retired in June after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November at UFC 309, putting an end to any hopes of an Aspinall fight. […]
Zak Miller vs Leon Woodstock – Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing fans are in for a treat on August 23rd as Zak Miller defends his Commonwealth featherweight title against the battle-hardened Leon Woodstock. Miller (16-1, 3 KO’s) has quietly established himself as one of the rising forces at 126-pounds. With a lone blemish on his record, the Manchester man has steadily built momentum, and […]
UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus – Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns to Shanghai with an intriguing undercard matchup between the flashy Michel Pereira and the returning Kyle Daukaus. Pereira (31-13, 2 NC) is one of the most unpredictable fighters in the UFC. He is capable of brilliance one night and then produces a baffling tentative performance the next. The Brazilian is his biggest […]
Fans Predict Johnny Walker Vs. Zhang Mingyang – ‘He Will Be Going To The Cemetery'
Light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang are set to face off in the main event at UFC Shanghai on August 23, as insiders gave their predictions. Walker has struggled recently for form, failing to secure a win in his last three bouts. His record includes a no-contest against Magomed Ankalaev in October 2023, a […]
Ngannou Vs. Wilder – How Does It Play Out?
Francis Ngannou plans on fighting Deontay Wilder ‘soon’ as we explore how a boxing fight would play out. Ngannou has already stepped into the boxing ring twice. He lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023, with some feeling he had done enough to win after having dropped Fury. He was then knocked […]
World Champions Pick Crawford Over Canelo
Former and current world champions have picked Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez in their undisputed super middleweight title fight on September 13. One of those boxers is Amir Khan, saying the odds are 60-40 for Bud. Khan, suffered defeats to both men, believes that Canelo is “easy to hit.” Khan boxed Crawford in October […]
Boxing Insiders Slam Jake Paul Vs. Gervonta Davis – ‘Boxing Is Officially WWE'
The boxing community has reacted to the news that Jake Paul will fight undefeated champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition, scheduled for November 14 in Atlanta. The news was first leaked by Netflix Turkey in a now-deleted social media post but has since been confirmed by boxing insiders like Mike Coppinger. Paul was linked with […]