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Malignaggi Returns To Fighting; Signs Deal With BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
Paulie Malignaggi has returned to fighting at 44, raising a strong reaction from fans, as he signed a three-fight deal with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Malignaggi made his name in boxing, having won titles in junior welterweight and welterweight. He picked up the IBF belt at 140 while securing the WBA belt at 147. Malignaggi […]
McGregor KOs Man In A Nightclub
Conor McGregor is in the headlines once again with reports he knocked out a man in an Ibiza nightclub. McGregor’s fighting career and personal life have spiralled out of control. He has not been in the Octagon since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. That was his third defeat in his last four fights. His […]
Pros Predict Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – ‘He Is Super Tough'
Jamahal Hill takes on Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Hill is looking to get back to big-time MMM fighting following his last two performances, which ended in defeats. He vacated his light heavyweight title following an injury, as he returned with losses against Alex Pereira and […]
Shields Vs. Daniels Kick-Off Presser – ‘It’s Going To Be A Mean Fight'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held their kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title clash on July 26. Shields makes the first defense of the belt, which she acquired after knocking out Danielle Perkins in her previous bout. The win made her the undisputed heavyweight champion, her third weight classes after the same feat […]
Is Belal Muhammad Underappreciated?
Belal Muhammad does not have the best reputation in the UFC despite his impressive career. Muhammad solidified his name with a dominant victory against Leon Edwards at UFC 304 via a unanimous decision. The win secured him the welterweight title, as his career seemed ready to skyrocket. The win also followed victories against a whole […]
Mosley Rips Boxers For Chasing Money – ‘We Fought For The Fans'
Shane Mosley has said fighters are no longer boxing for the fans, citing money as their primary motivation. The recent Times Square card in May divided the boxing community based on the poor showings from fighters. Devin Haney’s fight with Jose Ramirez was the fifth-lowest in terms of punch output on CompuBox, with 499. Ryan Garcia’s […]
Fans Predict Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Jin Sasaki – ‘He Is Going Down'
Brian Norman Jr. makes the WBO Welterweight defense of his belt against Jin Sasaki, as fans gave their predictions. Norman Jr. is considered one of the most dangerous punchers in the division. He has an undefeated 27-0 record, with 21 knockouts to his name. He rose up the ranks quickly since signing with Top Rank […]
Dustin Poirier's Career – Key Milestones
Dustin Poirier faces Max Holloway at UFC 318 in his farewell fight as we look at his legacy. Poirier enters into the fight with a loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The loss meant he missed out on the UFC Lightweight Title. That was the third time he had missed out on the lightweight […]
Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Preview
Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku as we preview this upcoming fight. The event marks the first time the UFC will be in Azerbaijan, following the initial relocation from Kansas City after Hill suffered an injury. Hill enters into the fight on the back end of a two-fight losing streak. He was […]
What's Next For George Kambosos?
George Kambosos Jr. suffered a fourth loss from his last six fights, as he came out second best to Richardson Hitchins, raising questions over his future. Kambosos was stopped in the eighth round, as he failed to become a two-weight world champion. It was also the second time in his last three fights where he […]
What's Next For Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, as we look at his next steps. Usman secured his first win since 2021, as he beat Buckley via a unanimous decision. The loss ended his three-fight losing streak, as Usman has eyes on a title shot. The current welterweight champion is Jack Della Maddalena, who defeated […]
Anthony Joshua Will ‘Probably' Retire In 2026; Is He Overrated?
Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to retire next year as we look at his legacy. Joshua has been credited with bringing back big-time boxing to the UK, which has made him one of the most lucrative boxers in the sport. He has come a long way since his major breakthrough at the London 2012 Olympics. […]
Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Preview
Galal Yafai faces Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we preview this upcoming fight. Yafai puts his WBC Interim Flyweight Title on the line for the first time. He secured the belt after stopping Sunny Edwards in his last fight as the latter announced his retirement. That was the biggest win of his career, as […]
Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Jin Sasaki Preview
Brian Norman Jr. takes on Jin Sasaki on June 19 as we preview this upcoming fight. Norman Jr. makes the second defense of his WBO Welterweight Title, which he acquired after beating Giovani Santillan for the interim belt. Once Terence Crawford moved up to 154 pounds, Norman Jr. was elevated to a full champion. He […]
Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos Results: Technical Decision Breakdown and Round-by-Round Recap
In a dramatic comeback fight after a near-two-year layoff, Nonito Donaire (43-8, 28 KOs) defeated Chile’s Andres Campos by technical decision in Round 9 at the “WBA KO to Drugs Festival” in Buenos Aires. The bout was halted after an accidental head clash left Donaire unable to see out of his right eye, with judges […]
Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Results: Punch Stats, Knockout Breakdown, and Round-by-Round Analysis
In a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden Theater, Richardson Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) successfully defended his IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship against former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jnr (22-4, 10 KOs). The June 14, 2025 DAZN main event ended via TKO in Round 8 when the referee stopped the bout after Hitchins overwhelmed […]
Usman Dominates Buckley; Secures First Win Since 2021
Ex-UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman dominated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta to secure a unanimous decision win: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. Usman was looking for his first win since 2021 when he overcame Colby Covington at UFC 268. He entered the welterweight clash with a loss against Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. This was Usman’s third consecutive defeat, raising question […]
Pros Turn On Jones For Ducking Aspinall – ‘Just Retire, You’re Done'
MMA pros have called out Jon Jones’ failure to fight Tom Aspinall. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion, having secured the title by beating Ciryl Gane in a first-round submission. The win marked his return to the sport after a three-year absence. Since then, he has made one successful defense of the belt, stopping Stipe […]
What's Next For Richardson Hitchins?
Richardson Hitchins defeated George Kambosos Jr. to retain his IBF Junior Welterweight Title as we look at his next steps. It was the first successful defense of his belt, which he picked up against Liam Paro. Hitchins has now defeated two of the biggest Australian boxers, as he could target a unification. A fight against […]
What's Next For Andy Cruz?
Andy Cruz stopped Hironori Mishiro in the eight round during their IBF Lightweight Title eliminator as we look at his next steps. Cruz extended his record to 6-0, with two knockouts to his name. He is now in a mandatory position to face the champion Raymond Muratalla. The latter became the champion after Vasiliy Lomachenko’s […]