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Rampage Jackson’s Son Arrested – What's Next?
Rampage Jackson’s son, Raja, has been arrested and is facing a felony charge after an assault on a professional wrestler. According to reports, Jackson’s arrest came on September 18 and he is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. The assault happened in August when Raja attacked wrestler Stuart Smith, also known as “Syko Stu.” […]
Five Worst Fouls in UFC History
The UFC has come a long way from its no-holds-barred early days, with a modern ruleset designed to protect fighters and ensure fair competition. Yet, even in the last 15 years, moments of frustration or recklessness have led to fouls that shocked fans and sometimes changed careers. Here are five of the worst fouls in […]
Sara Bailey vs. Evelin Nazarena Bermudez – How Does It Play Out?
Sara Bailey vs. Evelin Nazarena Bermudez face off this weekend in a junior flyweight clash, as we look at how the fight could play out. The unification sees the WBA World Champion Bailey looking to add the IBF/WBO belt held by Evelin Nazarena Bermudez. Baile brings an undefeated record of 6-0 into the ring. This […]
McGregor Wasn't In "Right Frame of Mind" For Presidency
Following Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from the Irish presidential race, his former training partner, Artem Lobov, says the Irishman was not in the right frame of mind to run for President. McGregor’s political ambitions, which were centered on an anti-immigration platform and had even gained support from Elon Musk, came to a halt when he failed […]
Who Would Win Between Mayweather And Crawford?
Shane Mosley believes Terence Crawford would beat a prime Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mosley’s comments after Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed at 168. In doing so, Bud became the first man to be a three-weight undisputed champion following the same feat at 140 and 147, making him a five-weight world champion. Crawford jumped up […]
Eubank Jr. Vs. Benn Rematch – How Does It Play Out?
The Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch takes place on November 15, as we look at how the fight could play out. Eubank Jr. won the first fight via a unanimous decision, as Benn experienced his first loss. Heading into the first fight, there were many talking points over the weight. Eubank had to […]
Ryan Garcia Says Mayweather Harmed Boxing
Ryan Garcia feels Floyd Mayweather Jr. has had a negative impact on boxing, arguing that he mastered the art of “knowing when to fight someone and when not to.” Garcia accused Mayweather of avoiding his rivals at their peak following his time in the super featherweight division. While Mayweather generated massive paydays and big fights, […]
The Five Worst Referee Decisions in UFC History
Referees in the UFC carry one of the toughest responsibilities in the sport as they have to protect fighters while ensuring fair competition. When they get it right, nobody notices. But when they get it wrong, those mistakes are instantly recognised and discussed on social media. Over the years, a handful of refereeing errors have […]
UFC And Netflix Deal Was Imminent Before Hitting A Final Snag
The UFC was reportedly on the verge of a broadcast deal with Netflix before going to Paramount, as we consider the implications. The UFC’s seven-year partnership with Paramount and CBS starts in January, meaning all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights will be available to stream live on Paramount+. This covers the US market, with […]
Is Arum Right About The Muhammad Ali Act?
Bob Arum has spoken out against any potential amendments to the Muhammad Ali Act, calling the new bill “a tragedy.” Arum’s comments come as he hit out at what he sees as Dana White’s push to make changes to the law. The original Ali Act was designed to ensure transparency, ban extreme contracts, and keep […]
Eubank And Benn Trade Verbals In Kick-Off Presser
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn’s first press conference ahead of their November 15 clash took place, with plenty of fireworks. Eubank arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win over Benn in April. The latter suffered his first loss, while Eubank overcame the hurdles that plagued him in the build up. Eubank Jr. […]
Fans Predict Liam Paro Vs. David Papot – ‘A Tough Fight'
Liam Paro is set to face David Papot in a IBF welterweight title eliminator on September 18 as fans predicted their winner. Paro (26-1, 16 KOs) is making his welterweight debut after a successful run at 140 pounds. The Australian won the IBF belt with a victory over Subriel Matias but lost it in his […]
Adrien Broner's Decline Continues
The decline of Adrien Broner has continued after he was removed from a podcast for inappropriate remarks. During an appearance on ‘It Is What It Is in Las Vegas’, Broner began making comments towards co-hosts Treasure Wilson and Arabia Tillery. Despite warnings, Broner continued even when Wilson’s boyfriend was there. It all came to a […]
Gabriela Fundora vs Alexas Kubicki: Preview & Betting Tips
The spotlight falls on the women’s flyweight division this Saturday night as Gabriela Fundora defends her undisputed championship against late replacement Alexas Kubicki. Fundora enters the ring with a flawless record (16-0, 8 KO’s) and she has already shown herself to be a special fighter. With her height, reach, and technical foundations, she uses her […]
Oscar Collazo vs Jayson Vayson: Preview & Betting Tips
This Saturday Puerto Rican star Oscar Collazo defends his WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles against Filipino challenger Jayson Vayson. Oscar Collazo (12-0, 9 KO’s) is one of the fastest-rising names in the lower weight classes. The 28-year-old southpaw has already unified titles in just 12 professional outings and has developed a reputation as both […]
Brock Jarvis vs Ken Aitken: Preview & Betting Tips
Australian fight fans will be treated to an intriguing super-welterweight clash as Brock Jarvis meets Ken Aitken over eight rounds on the Liam Paro vs David Papot undercard. Brock Jarvis (23-2, 21 KO’s) is a name familiar to most followers of the Australian boxing scene. A long-time student of Jeff Fenech, Jarvis has built his […]
Hamzah Sheeraz Against Canelo Alvarez – How Does It Play Out?
Hamzah Sheeraz has his eyes on facing Canelo Alvarez, despite the Mexican losing his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title to Terence Crawford. Sheeraz is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, who defeated Edgar Berlanga in his last fight in what was his first bout at 168. There were suggestions that Sheeraz could box Canelo in the […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson – How Does It Play Out?
Following their verbal exchanges on social media, Teofimo Lopez has confirmed that a fight with Shakur Stevenson could be finalized soon. Reports indicate that the bout is being targeted for Saudi Arabia, as it could air on Netflix. Lopez and Shakur exchanged words at the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford post-presser. Crawford asked Lopez if […]
Fans React To Usyk's Soccer Skills – ‘I Thought He Was Injured'
Fans have reacted to Oleksandr Usyk taking to the soccer pitch for a charity game for World Legends against Portugal Legends. The game ended 4-1 for Portugal Legends, as Usyk’s cameo was not enough to make an impact. During his 17 minutes on the field, Usyk—who is currently recovering from a back injury—did not score […]
Canelo vs. Crawford: A Record-Breaking Fight With Unexpected Bumps
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford broke several boxing records, but not everything went to plan. The fight, which saw Crawford become a three-weight undisputed champion, also made its mark on the record books. The live gate for the event reached $47,231,887, making it the third-highest-grossing boxing gate in history. It falls just behind the two […]