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Fans Predict Oscar Duarte Vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. – ‘Fire Fight, 50-50'
A junior welterweight clash between Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. takes place on August 2, as fans give their picks. Duarte enters the bout in fine form, having rebounded strongly since his loss to Ryan Garcia in 2023. Under the guidance of trainer Robert Garcia, Duarte became the first fighter to stop former world […]
Prograis vs Diaz: The Ultimate Fight Preview & Tale of the Tape
The Super Lightweight division is set to ignite on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, as Regis “Rougarou” Prograis clashes with Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. This Prograis vs Diaz fight promises fireworks, and we’re here to deliver the ultimate fight preview, complete with a detailed tale of the tape, […]
Duarte vs. Sims Jr: Fight Preview, Tale of the Tape & Expert Analysis | Boxing 2025Duarte vs. Sims Jr: A Deep Dive into the Super Lightweight Showdown
Get ready for a thrilling super lightweight clash as Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. prepare to battle it out on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. This fight promises high stakes action with both fighters looking to climb the rankings and edge closer to a world title shot. Adding to the excitement, the undercard features the […]
Dwight Muhammad Qawi Dies At 72 After Dementia Battle
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the two-weight world champion, has died after battling dementia for five years at the age of 72. His sister, Wanda King, confirmed the news, which has shook the boxing fanbase. Qawi had a remarkable career, as boxing played a pivotal part in rehabilitating him from his struggles outside the ring. He first […]
UFC Fight Night – Mateusz Rebecki vs Chris Duncan: Preview & Betting Tips
Scotland’s Chris Duncan takes on Poland’s Mateusz Rebecki in this upcoming UFC Fight Night card at the UFC Apex. Duncan (13-2) has made a name for himself with aggressive forward pressure and heavy hands, but it’s on the ground where he’s made hay in recent times. The Scot is currently riding a two-fight win streak, […]
Tim Bradley Rips Tank; Says He Loses To 46-Year-Old Pacquiao – ‘He's Done'
Tim Bradley believes Gervonta Davis is no longer focused on the sport of boxing, raising doubts over his future at the top level. Davis raised controversy this year when he stated that he wanted to box three more times with a view to retiring. This was said before the Lamont Roach Jr. fight, with Tank […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson – Will It Happen?
Teofimo Lopez, the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, has reacted after Shakur Stevenson called him out. Lopez has been calling out several big names, but to no avail. Some of them included the likes of Jaron Ennis and Terence Crawford. Ennis has moved up 154 pounds, ruling that fight out. Meanwhile, Crawford has jumped up to […]
Tatsuro Taira Vs. Amir Albazi Reportedly Off
Flyweight Tatsuro Taira was meant to face Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2nd, but it appears the fight is off. Taira suffered the first loss of his career in his last bout. He came out second best in a split decision loss to Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 98. The defeat was […]
Regis Prograis Vs. Jo Jo Diaz Preview
Former world champions Regis Prograis and Jo Jo Diaz will square off on August 2nd, as we preview this upcoming fight. For Prograis, the bout represents a chance to reestablish himself in the junior welterweight division. The 35-year-old is looking to bounce back after consecutive decision losses to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall—fights in which […]
Oscar Duarte Vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Preview
Oscar Duarte faces Kenneth Sims Jr. in a junior welterweight clash on August 2, as we preview this upcoming fight. Duarte has rejuvenated his career following his first loss to Ryan Garcia in 2023. Under Robert Garcia, he became the first fighter to stop Jo Jo Diaz. That was followed up by a decision win […]
What's Next For Claressa Shields?
Claressa Shields defeated Lani Daniels to retain her undisputed heavyweight title, as we look at her next steps. Shields made the first defense of her belt, which she had acquired after stopping Danielle Perkins to clean up the heavyweight division. That feat added to her list of achievements at 154 and 160 pounds, where she […]
Shields Beats Daniels To Retain Undisputed Titles
Claressa Shields defeated Lani Daniels in a unanimous decision to retain her Undisputed Heavyweight Titles, as you can follow the fight live with round-by-round updates: 100-90 and 99-91 (x2). Shields entered the bout riding high after her historic win over Danielle Perkins, a victory that made her the first boxer—male or female—to become undisputed in […]
Fans React As WBO Ranks Crawford #1 At 168 – ‘Y'all Are Playing'
Fans have reacted to the news that the WBO has placed Terence Crawford number one in their 168 rankings, as Canelo Alvarez’s mandatory, despite never having boxed at the weight class. The news comes amid Crawford’s fight with Canelo, which takes place on September 13. Bud jumps up two weight divisions, having boxed at 154 […]
Reinier de Ridder Edges Past Robert Whittaker
Reinier de Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi, as you can see how the fight played out. De Ridder, the former ONE Championship titleholder, entered the fight with a 3-0 record in the UFC. He also had an impressive record of 13 submissions in 20 career wins. His grappling game made him a […]
Petr Yan Beats Marcus McGhee For His 3rd Straight Win
Petr Yan beat Marcus McGhee via a unanimous decision at UFC Abu Dhabi, as you can see how the fight played out. Yan was back in top form following a difficult stretch that included losses to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and Aljamain Sterling. The Russian bounced back impressively, securing back-to-back victories over Song Yadong and […]
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Breakdown
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face off on July 26 in an undisputed heavyweight championship showdown, as we look at how the fight could play out. Shields became a three-division undisputed champion by beating Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The win added to her prior undisputed status at 154 and 160 pounds. Her opponent, […]
Jaron Ennis Signs A New Deal With Matchroom – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis has re-signed with Matchroom Boxing, as he aims to make his name in the junior middleweight division. Ennis joined Matchroom Boxing with a view to becoming undisputed at 147. Boots eventually became the unified welterweight champion, stopping Emanuel Stanionis in his last fight to unify. There had been suggestions that Ennis would chase […]
Should Usyk Hang Up His Gloves?
Oleksandr Usyk has reached the pinnacle in the sport of boxing, as we consider what is next. Usyk secured a dominant fifth-round knockout over Daniel Dubois in his last fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was the second time he had become undisputed at heavyweight, adding to his list of […]
Regis Prograis' Future Plans
Regis Prograis and Joseph Diaz Jr. will face off in the co-main event of the August 2nd Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. card, as Regis still has plans on becoming a three-time world champion. Prograis has suffered back-to-back decision defeats to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall, taking three knockdowns between the two fights. His […]
Tributes Pour In After Hulk Hogan's Passing – ‘RIP To The Legend'
Fans and combat sports stars have paid tribute to WWE legend and Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, after he passed away at 71. According to reports, Hogan died on Thursday, July 24, at his home in Florida after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. Hogan was one of the most iconic figures in […]