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Fans React To Jaron Ennis’ First Fight At 154 – ‘Pathetic Joke'
Fans have reacted to Jaron Ennis’ first fight at 154, as he faces Uisma Lima in WBA Junior Middleweight Title eliminator on October 11. Ennis handed Eimantas Stanionis his first career loss in April, as he unified at 147. While there were suggestions that he would stay at 147 to chase undisputed, Boots reportedly could […]
UFC And Paramount: A New Era For MMA, Or A Risky Bet?
Paramount and TKO Group Holdings Inc. have announced a seven-year broadcast deal, as the network will stream UFC events in the U.S. from next year. The deal means all UFC numbered events and Fight Night events will stream on Paramount+. It is hoped this will see a departure from PPV, so fans can enjoy the […]
Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman: Preview & Betting Tips
On paper, Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman is a WBA featherweight world title fight. In reality, most fans see it as a lopsided contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend. Ball’s (22-0-1, 13 KO’s) recent 10th-round stoppage of TJ Doheny in a tough, grinding affair showcased his relentlessness. And it was this same relentlessness that’s […]
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Preview & Betting Tips
The heavyweight division’s brightest young prospect, Moses Itauma faces the toughest test of his career when he steps into the ring with seasoned veteran Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte. Itauma’s (12-0, 10 KO’s) rise has been rapid, and his last outing, a devastating second-round knockout of Mike Balogun, only reinforced the feeling that we’re looking […]
Dricus Du Plessis Vs. Khamzat Chimaev Preview
Dricus Du Plessis puts his UFC Middleweight Title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on August 16, as we preview this upcoming fight. Du Plessis has racked up 11 consecutive wins, one of which was a victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 297 to claim the belt. Two title defenses followed, with […]
Danny Garcia's Return Is Announced – Should He Box Again?
Danny Garcia makes his return to the ring on October 18 in the main event, but is this the right move? Garcia will have his first fight since losing to Erislandy Lara on September 14th, 2024, subject to an opponent being confirmed. Garcia’s recent record does not make for good reading. His last win came […]
Nick Ball Vs. Sam Goodman Preview
Nick Ball puts his WBA featherweight title on the line against Sam Goodman on August 16, as we preview the upcoming bout. Ball will make his third defense, having picked up the belt after beating Raymond Ford via a split decision on June 1, 2024. Two defenses followed with wins over Ronny Rios and TJ […]
Moses Itauma Vs. Dillian Whyte Preview
Moses Itauma takes on Dillian Whyte on August 16 in a heavyweight clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as we preview this upcoming fight. Itauma has a professional record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts. His last eight victories have come within the first two rounds. His most recent outing was a first-round stoppage win against Mike […]
Gina Carano Reaches A Settlement With Disney
Ex-MMA fighter Gina Carano has confirmed that her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm has been settled. Carano hit the headlines after she was fired from ‘The Mandalorian’ in 2021. She alleged that she had been discriminated against due to her political views. Carano allegedly compared those with conservative views to being treated like those who […]
Hernandez Makes Dolidze Tap; Calls For Title Shot
Anthony Hernandez made Roman Dolidze tap in the fourth round via a rear-naked choke at UFC Vegas 109 in their middleweight clash. The opening round resulted in immediate action. Hernandez controlled the center of the octagon, getting the first takedown, followed by numerous strikes in a very positive start. Hernandez continued to press forward, outlanding his […]
Jon Jones Returns To UFC Pool, What's Next?
Jon Jones is back in the UFC testing pool, raising questions over what is next. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has not fought since stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last year. He was long linked with a fight against Tom Aspinall, who was the longest interim champion in UFC history. Conflicting comments followed over […]
Joshua Accused of ‘Selling His Soul' Amid Jake Paul Fight Talks
Anthony Joshua has been accused of ‘selling his soul’ as talk over a potential fight with Jake Paul heats up. Joshua is looking for his next opponent after having been knocked out by Daniel Dubois in his last fight. Prior to the fight, Joshua expressed his desire to become a three-weight world champion as the […]
Tim Nelson On His Role In Boxing's Big Bang Film – ‘I Don’t Have The Build Of A Boxer'
The 2025 boxing movie “Bang Bang” is generating a lot of talking points, as we preview this film. The movie is based on Bernard (Bang), an ex-boxing champion played by Tim Nelson. He lives a lonely life in Detroit, until his daughter Jen (Kathy Bates) drops off her teenage son, Justin (Finn Cole), for him to […]
Malajika Drops Mama 5 Times In A Stoppage Win
Ricardo Malajika delivered a one-sided fifth-round stoppage over Jayson Mama, dropping him five times, to retain his IBO Junior Bantamweight Title. The Fight After a slow opening round, Malajika began to take control, landing a crisp one-two combination in the second. He backed that up using his steady jab, connecting with solid punches to both […]
Fans React After WBC Rank Manny As Number One Contender – ‘What's Boxing Becoming?'
Fans have reacted angrily to the WBC elevating Manny Pacquiao to the number-one ranked spot in their welterweight rankings. The news comes after the 46-year-old Pacquiao secured a majority draw against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on July 19. Prior to the fight, Manny was ranked fifth, which was controversial in itself since he had […]
Is Canelo Overlooking Crawford?
Canelo Alvarez looked relaxed during his training for his undisputed super middleweight fight against Terence Crawford on September 13. Canelo puts his undisputed title on the line, as part of his second fight of his four-bout deal with the Saudis. He enters into the fight with a unanimous decision win over William Scull on May […]
Ryan Garcia Vs. Isaac Cruz Is Risky – Here's Why?
Ryan Garcia is reportedly in talks to fight Isaac Cruz for the WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Belt, as we look at whether this is the right move. Garcia is looking to bounce back after his last fight, where he lost a unanimous decision to Rolando Romero. Ryan was the heavy favorite, but he could not […]
Dillon Danis Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts After Logan Paul Fight
Dillon Danis has revealed that he experienced suicidal thoughts after his disqualification against Logan Paul in their 2023 boxing fight. The build up was marred by controversy with Danis trolling Logan’s now wife Nina Abdal on social media over her previous partners. Logan took things personally, throwing a bottle at Danis during a presser, while […]
Keith Jardine Moves from MMA To Film With ‘Kill Me Again'
Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine makes his transition from an MMA career to film, with his debut project ‘Kill Me Again.’ The movie is based on a serial killer, Charlie, who is trapped in a continual time loop, played by Brendan Fehr. Jardine, who also features in the film, pushed himself to the limit, […]
On This Day in 2010: We Saw One of the Most Unthinkable & Greatest Comebacks in UFC History
On this day in 2010, Anderson Silva stepped into the Octagon as the most dominant champion in UFC history, unbeaten in the promotion, riding a 12-fight UFC win streak, and holding the middleweight championship with an air of invincibility. Across from him stood Chael Sonnen, the brash, relentless wrestler who promised to not only beat […]