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Fans Slam Fundora Vs. Thurman PPV Price – ‘A Scam'
Fans have hit out at the $74.99 PPV price for Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman’s October 25 fight. Fundora, the WBC junior middleweight champion, will put his belt on the line following an impressive KO win over Tim Tszyu in July. The victory removed any doubt from their first fight after Tszyu’s cut over his […]
Merab And Cory's Heated Exchange – ‘I’m Gonna Put My Knee Through Your Face'
Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen went after each other during their final presser in the run up to their UFC 320 bantamweight belt clash this weekend. Dvalishvili is considered one of the greatest bantamweights ever, as he is undefeated in his last 13 fights. The bantamweight champion defeated Sean O’Malley for the second time in […]
Ankalaev Overcomes Boos; Warns Pereira During Presser – ‘We Killed Chama'
Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira traded verbals during their final presser ahead of their UFC 320 fight this weekend. Ankalaev enters the fight full of confidence, having given Alex his first loss at light heavyweight during their UFC 313 fight in March. The unanimous decision win made Ankalaev the light heavyweight champion, as he prevented […]
Ben Askren Recalls His Pneumonia Struggle – ‘One Doctor Told My Wife I Wouldn’t Make It'
Ben Askren was shocked to learn he had undergone a double lung transplant, as he recalled his recent health struggles. Askren was hospitalized in June, with pneumonia complications that forced him to undergo the emergency, life-saving surgery. He later revealed he had flatlined four times, suffered memory issues, and lost 50 pounds during the ordeal. […]
UFC 320 – Jiri Prochazka vs Khalil Rountree Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: TNT Sports The UFC 320 undercard delivers one of the most compelling light heavyweight matchups in recent memory as former champion Jiri Prochazka takes on surging contender and ex-title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Prochazka (31-5-1) remains one of the most unorthodox and chaotic fighters in MMA. His style blends relentless pressure, fluid movement, […]
Golovkin Joins Boxing Hall of Fame Ballot
The ballot for the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) Class of 2026 has been released, with former unified middleweight champ Gennadiy Golovkin included. Golovkin, who dominated the middleweight division for nearly a decade, was a two-time unified champion. He secured wins over the likes of Daniel Jacobs and David Lemieux. While he failed to […]
Pacquiao Announces His Next Big Move
Manny Pacquiao has announced his Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP), as the eight division champion starts a major venture outside of the ring. Pacquiao has installed his longtime manager, Sean Gibbons—who guided Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz to his first world title shot—as the company’s president. On the business side, Hollywood executive Tony Cohen joins as CFO and […]
Opetaia's Next Title Defense Announced
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia defends his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on December 6 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Queensland, Australia. The fight comes as Opetaia’s ambition to unify the cruiserweight division stalled due to the shoulder injury of WBA and WBO champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez. This will be Opetaia’s third […]
Jaron Ennis' Resume Under Scrutiny
Bernie Davis, Terence Crawford’s coach, has challenged Jaron Ennis to face elite opposition. Davis’ comments come as Ennis prepares to make his debut at 154 pounds against Uisma Lima on October 11. Ennis moved up after unifying at 147 in his last fight by stopping Emanuel Stanionis. That was Ennis’ biggest win of his career, but […]
Crawford's ‘Injury' Exposes Canelo's Skill Level
Terence Crawford has revealed he was not 100 percent heading into the Canelo Alvarez fight, as Crawford’s win appears more impressive. Crawford beat Canelo via a unanimous decision to become undisputed at 168, also becoming the first male to be undisputed in three weight divisions: 140, 147 and 154. Prior to the fight taking place, […]
UFC 320 – Edmen Shahbazyan vs Andre Muniz: Preview & Betting Tips
One of the more intriguing matchups on the UFC 320 undercard is a middleweight clash between Edmen Shahbazyan and Andre Muniz. Shahbazyan (15-5) entered the UFC as a hyped teenager with highlight-reel knockouts, only to hit a brutal losing skid against elite competition. Questions about his durability, grappling defence, and cardio piled up. Yet in […]
UFC 320 – Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1959216701733568731?t=maRmHzrxTjrpqI8IgHCXlQ&s=19 Featherweights collide at UFC 320 when veteran knockout artist Josh Emmett takes on surging prospect Youssef Zalal in a three-round undercard bout. Emmett (19-5) enters at 40 years old with a 19-5 record, and while his career has been defined by highlight-reel knockouts, his durability and speed have started to show cracks. […]
UFC 320 – Patchy Mix vs Jakub Wiklacz: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight division takes the spotlight on the UFC 320 undercard as seasoned grappler Patchy Mix looks to rebound from a rocky promotional start against UFC newcomer Jakub Wiklacz. Mix (20-2) entered the UFC with plenty of hype after dominating Bellator’s bantamweight ranks. The 32-year-old was widely expected to make an immediate impact, but his […]
Ankalaev Vs. Pereira Breakdown
Magomed Ankalaev rematches Alex Pereira at UFC 320, as we look at how the fight could play out. Ankalaev will be defending the title he claimed by defeating Pereira via a unanimous decision at UFC 313. That loss was the first for Pereira in the light heavyweight division. Following the bout, Ankalaev’s corner accused Pereira […]
Dvalishvili Vs. Sandhagen Breakdown
Merab Dvalishvili faces Cory Sandhagen in a defense of his bantamweight belt at UFC 320, as we look at how the pair could approach this fight. Dvalishvili is undefeated in his last 13 fights. He picked up the belt by beating Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 last year via a unanimous decision. He has made […]
Poirier vs. Diaz Boxing Bout – How Does It Play Out?
Dustin Poirier is already considering a return to combat sports, but in the boxing ring. Poirier has expressed strong interest in facing long-time rival Nate Diaz on a Zuffa Boxing card. Poirier’s MMA career seemingly concluded in his hometown of New Orleans in July, following a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway in their BMF […]
Is Caleb Plant Still A Big Name?
Caleb Plant still feels he is a top fighter, despite his loss to José Armando Reséndiz. Plant is the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion, but at 33, he is no longer the same fighter. He lost his belt to Canelo Alvarez, who would later become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. After the Canelo loss, Plant […]
Will Dana White's Plans For Zuffa Boxing Work?
Dana White has unveiled his Zuffa Boxing plan for 2026, which involves acknowledging only the Zuffa belt and The Ring belt, while completely rejecting the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. White stated that his Zuffa Boxing league will primarily consist of the next best prospects in boxing. It is not clear if the less-experienced […]
Willy Hutchinson vs Mark Jeffers: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Queensberry Promotions British boxing fans are in for a domestic dust-up that promises fireworks as Willy Hutchinson faces off with Mark Jeffers this Saturday in Scotland. Hutchinson (18-2, 13 KO’s), still just 25, is rebuilding his career with momentum after bouncing back from setbacks against Lennox Clarke and Craig Richards. Once regarded as […]
UFC 320 – Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Joe Pyfer: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC.com The UFC 320 undercard features an intriguing middleweight clash between Abusupiyan Magomedov and Joe Pyfer. Magomedov (28-6-1) was a veteran of the European circuit before joining the UFC. He made waves with a lightning-fast knockout in his UFC debut, but has struggled to find consistency since, and now this fight is crucial […]