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Fans React After Ben Askren Leaves Hospital – ‘Brilliant, Great To See'
Fans have reacted to the news that Ben Askren has been released from the hospital after a 58-day battle with life-threatening pneumonia complications. Askren required a double lung transplant, as it transpired that his condition was life-threatening. The ex-Bellator and ONE champion disclosed that he lost 50 pounds, flatlined four times, and has no memory […]
What's Next For Oleksandr Usyk?
Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed at heavyweight for the second time, as we look at his next steps. Usyk, 38, is coming off a stoppage win over Daniel Dubois, as he secured his second victory against Dubois. The Ukrainian has said he wants one more fight before he retires. Tyson Fury is chasing a third fight […]
What's Next For Max Holloway?
Max Holloway retained his BMF belt with a win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, as we look at his next steps. The win keeps Holloway firmly in the top five of the UFC’s lightweight rankings and opens the door to several major fights. At the UFC 318 post-fight press conference, Dan White praised Holloway’s […]
Fans Worry After Crawford’s Latest Training Footage
Terence Crawford’s latest training footage has raised concerns among fans who feel the added weight may be slowing him down ahead of his September 13 bout with Canelo Alvarez. Crawford will jump two weight classes to challenge for the undisputed super middleweight title in what is only his second fight above 147. After beating Israil […]
Josh Taylor Retires – Is He A Hall Of Famer?
Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing at 34, as we look back at his career. Taylor ends his career with a 19-3-0 record. His most historic achievement came in 2021 when he became the undisputed junior welterweight champion of the world by defeating José Ramírez. The result meant Taylor unified all four major […]
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Preview
Claressa Shields puts her Undisputed Heavyweight Title on the line against IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Lani Daniels on July 26, as we preview this upcoming fight. Shields made history by becoming the undisputed champion in a third weight class after stopping Danielle Perkins in her last outing. She had already unified all the belts at […]
What's Next For Sebastian Fundora?
WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora has his sights set on unifying the division following his dominant win over Tim Tszyu. Fundora made Tszyu quit on the stool after the seventh round, giving Fundora his second win over him as he retained his WBC belt. Fundora has said he is open to boxing the victor […]
Fans React To Nina Meinke's Emergency Spinal Surgery
Fans have reacted to the news that IBF Featherweight Champion Nina Meinke is recovering after undergoing emergency spinal surgery. The surgery was done to address a severe nerve compression that nearly cost her the use of her right leg. After months of intense back and leg pain, doctors discovered that a nerve in her spine […]
Amanda Nunes Back In Testing Pool
Amanda Nunes is officially back in the UFC’s anti-doping program, signalling a likely return to action after announcing her retirement in 2023. The former two-division champion was tested within the past week, as confirmed by the UFC’s anti-doping database. Under current rules, retired fighters must undergo six months of testing before they’re cleared to compete […]
Jon Jones ‘Won't' Fight On White House Card
Dana White has thrown a bombshell, stating that Jon Jones fighting at the UFC’s upcoming White House event in 2026 is a no-go. This is despite growing speculation over a potential comeback for the former heavyweight champion, who recently said he was back in the testing pool. Jones confirmed his retirement recently following his heavyweight […]
What's Next For Tim Tszyu?
Tim Tszyu lost to Sebastian Fundora as the latter retained his WBC Junior Middleweight Title, raising questions over Tim’s next steps. Tszyu suffered another loss after the first fight to take their rivalry to 0-2. The narrative heading into the rematch was that Tszyu’s cut from the first fight hindered his performance. Prior to the […]
What's Next For Manny Pacquiao?
Manny Pacquiao secured a controversial majority draw against Mario Barrios, raising question marks over his next steps. Pacquiao was seeking his first pro win since 2019, where he had beaten Keith Thurman for the WBA Welterweight Title, becoming the oldest welterweight champ at 40. He had the chance to break his own record at becoming […]
Shakur Stevenson Will Fight Conor Benn On One Condition
Shakur Stevenson responded to Conor Benn’s callout, saying he would agree to a fight at 147 pounds — but only with a 10-pound rehydration clause. Benn challenged Stevenson during a joint appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, suggesting the undefeated lightweight could be vulnerable after William Zepeda briefly wobbled him in their recent […]
Usyk vs. Dubois 2: A Round-by-Round Analysis of the Wembley Showdown
Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight titles in a dominant performance against Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This Usyk Dubois rematch promised fireworks, and while it didn’t go the distance, it delivered compelling action and a decisive finish. This article provides a detailed, Usyk Dubois round by round breakdown […]
Pacquiao vs. Barrios Ends in Divisive Majority Draw: A Round-by-Round Breakdown with Punch Stats
The highly anticipated clash between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. With the WBC World Welterweight Championship on the line, the fight promised fireworks, but the judges’ decision left many questioning the outcome. Was it a […]
Can Berlanga Bounce Back?
Trainer Stephen Edwards believes Edgar Berlanga faces a tough road back following his knockout loss to Hamzah Sheeraz. Berlanga was stopped in the fifth round after taking a sustained beating from the undefeated Sheeraz. The loss meant Berlanga missed out on the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Belt, damaging his chances of securing the Canelo rematch. […]
Holloway Spoils Poirier's Farewell
Max Holloway defended his BMF Title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, with a unanimous decision win, as you can follow how the fight played out. Holloway earned the BMF belt in spectacular fashion at UFC 300, delivering a stunning knockout of Justin Gaethje in the final second of the fifth round. Though he fell […]
Pacquiao ‘Robbed' Of Barrios Win
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios fought to a majority draw, as the latter retained his WBC welterweight title, as you can follow how the fight played out. Pacquiao, 46, came out of retirement in pursuit of history once again. The eight-division champion was aiming to become the oldest welterweight world champion, breaking his own record […]
Fundora Makes Tszyu Quit On The Stool
Sebastian Fundora stopped Tim Tszyu after the seventh round to retain his WBC junior middleweight title, as you can see how the fight played out. Fundora returned as the defending WBC champion, having scored a fourth-round TKO over Chordale Booker in his last outing. The southpaw also edged out Tszyu in their first meeting via […]
Usyk Stops Dubois To Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champ Again
Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in the fifth to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship for the second time, as you can see how the fight played out. Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, added the IBF belt to secure his second win over Dubois. The first fight ended in controversy after Usyk […]