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De La Hoya Bashes New Muhammad Ali Act Bill – ‘This Is A Warning To All Fighters'
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed the efforts made to amend the Muhammad Ali Act, claiming that it is “malevolent.” Oscar’s comments come after the introduction of a new bill, The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, in U.S. Congress. The bill wants to offer alternatives to the way the major sanctioning bodies, WBC, WBO, […]
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Dies After Battle with Cancer – ‘Great Boxing Man'
Tommy Brooks, the boxing trainer who worked with the likes of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, has passed away at the age of 71. Reports indicate that Brooks died after battling cancer, as he left behind a major legacy in the sport. Brooks was one of the few coaches who worked with fighters during the […]
Nikita Hand Speaks Out McGregor Loses His Appeal -‘Don’t Be Silenced'
Nikita Hand has spoken out after Conor McGregor failed in his bid to overturn the ruling from her sexual assault civil lawsuit on appeal. Hand alleged that in 2018 McGregor sexually assaulted her in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was also a name who was mentioned in the suit. While Lawrence was […]
Duarte And Sims Jr. Exchange Verbals During Final Presser
Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. shared their last words before their junior welterweight clash on August 2 in their final presser. Since his defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, Duarte has rebuilt his career under the tutelage of Robert Garcia. He became the first to stop former world champion Jo Jo Diaz, followed it […]
UFC Fight Night – Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns this Saturday night with a compelling flyweight main event that pits Japan’s prospect Tatsuro Taira against South Korea’s unbeaten Hyun Sung Park. Taira (16-1) has been methodically climbing the flyweight ladder in recent times. Many viewed that the Amir Albazi matchup as his breakout opportunity into the top 5. Now though, Taira […]
UFC Fight Night – Rodolfo Vieira vs Tresean Gore: Preview & Betting Tips
This weekend’s UFC Fight Night features elite jiu-jitsu ace Rodolfo Vieira taking on dynamic prospect Tresean Gore in a middleweight clash. Vieira (10-3) brings some of the most decorated grappling credentials in UFC history. A multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, Vieira transitioned to MMA with a clear game plan: get the fight to the ground, […]
UFC Fight Night – Neil Magny vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: Preview & Betting Tips
Two seasoned veterans collide on this latest UFC Fight Night card at the Apex as Neil Magny takes on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at welterweight. At his peak, Magny (29-14) was the spoiler of the division with his long reach, solid cardio, and an uncanny knack for dragging guys into ugly decisions. He was the […]
Fans Predict Tatsuro Taira Vs. Hyun Sung Park – ‘Going To Get Exposed'
Tatsuro Taira will headline against Hyun Sung Park at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, as fans picked their winner. Tatsuro Taira’s original opponent, Amir Albazi, withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons, opening the door for Hyun Sung Park to step in. Taira, who hasn’t fought since October 2024, will return to the Octagon […]
Fans React To Ryan Garcia's Hand Speed – ‘0 Fundamentals'
Fans have reacted to the latest clip of Ryan Garcia showing off his hand speed in the aftermath of his hand surgery. Garcia is looking to bounce back from his last performance, where he suffered a shock defeat to Rolando Romero. Romero dropped Ryan with a counter left hook as he was hesitant to throw […]
Tatsuro Taira Vs. Hyun Sung Park Preview
Tatsuro Taira will now face Hyun Sung Park at UFC Vegas 108 in the main event, as we preview this upcoming flyweight weekend fight. Taira was initially on course to fight Amir Albazi; however, the latter withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons, meaning that Park got his shot. Taira enters the Octagon for the first […]
Jon Jones Faces Two Upcoming Bench Trials
Jon Jones will appear in front of two bench trials over charges related to fleeing the scene of an accident. Jones’ problems began following a car accident that took place in February, as police arrived to find a female passenger who appeared intoxicated. The woman alleged that Jones was the driver who had run from […]
MVP Making Major Moves In Women's Boxing
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has bolstered its women’s boxing roster with five major signings. Sa’Rai Brown-El, just 19 years old, is one of the most anticipated prospects in boxing. A 19-time U.S. national amateur champion, she’s been dubbed “the future of women’s boxing” by USA Boxing. Current world champions Jasmine Artiga and Desley […]
Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz Breakdown
Regis Prograis is set to face JoJo Diaz on August 2, as we look at how the fighters may approach the bout. Prograis (29-3, 24 KOs) finds himself needing to rebound to form. After winning the WBC Junior Welterweight Title with a knockout of Jose Zepeda in 2022, he followed it up with a shaky […]
Oscar Duarte Vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Breakdown
The Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. junior welterweight showdown goes down on August 2, as we preview how the boxers may approach the bout. Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) enters with serious momentum. Under trainer Robert Garcia, he’s transformed into a pressure-heavy, power-punching force. Duarte’s path to victory is clear. He will look to close […]
What's Next For Dan Hooker?
Dan Hooker has hit out at the UFC following a dispute over tickets for UFC 317, as we look at what is next for him. Hooker traveled to Las Vegas to support Kai Kara-France, who was challenging Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title. But before the event, Hooker’s tickets were unexpectedly revoked—something he didn’t take […]
Is The Devin Haney Criticism Justified?
Devin Haney believes critics were going to bash his performance no matter what when he faced Jose Ramirez, as we look at whether the criticism is warranted. The two-division champion returned from a year-long layoff following his no-contest against Ryan Garcia to secure a unanimous decision win. Haney was dropped three times in the Garcia […]
Pacquiao Warned Against Facing Younger Fighters
Tim Bradley believes Manny Pacquiao should step away from fighting younger opponents after his recent majority draw to WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Pacquiao looked a step behind in his first professional fight since 2021, showing signs of age with slower footwork and reduced defensive sharpness. Despite a valiant effort, he failed to […]
Ennis Back In The Gym – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis is back in the gym as he prepares for his highly anticipated debut in the junior middleweight division. The undefeated Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) last fought at welterweight, where he dominated Eimantas Stanionis to unify the titles. Following that win, Ennis decided to move up in weight to 154 and signed a new […]
Ben Askren Returns To Hospital After Chest Infection
Ben Askren has been hospitalized again following a chest infection, which came shortly after the news that he had come home. Askren had been in the hospital after suffering from a 58-day battle with pneumonia, which began in June. The condition had deteriorated to the point where he required a double lung transplant. During this […]
Fans Predict Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz – ‘He Wins By KO'
Regis Prograis takes on JoJo Diaz on August 2, as fans gave their predictions. Prograis’ momentum has stalled of late. After becoming the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion with a knockout win over Jose Zepeda in 2022, he narrowly escaped with a split decision victory over Danielito Zorrilla in 2023. He has since suffered back-to-back losses […]