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Hitchins Stops Kambosos In The Eighth
Richardson Hitchins defended his IBF Junior Welterweight Title against George Kambosos Jr., stopping him in the eighth round in a comprehensive performance. Hitchins defended his IBF belt for the second time, having defeated Liam Paro in his last fight. Hitchins was seeking out a fight with either Teofimo Lopez or Devin Haney, only for those fighters to […]
Ryan Garcia Slams Donald Trump – ‘I Can’t Stay Silent'
Ryan Garcia has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy amid the discontent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Garcia is a supporter of Trump, having met him following his initial victory over Devin Haney before it became a no-contest after his failed VADA tests. Garcia is even on record saying that […]
Fans Want Ngannou Vs. Aspinall – ‘It's Bigger Than Jones'
Fans have called for Francis Ngannou to take on Tom Aspinall after The Predator’s surprise appearance at UFC Atlanta. Ngannou appeared at the weigh-in for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley to accompany Usman. Usman is hoping to secure his first win since 2021, when he beat Colby Covington. His last appearance was a 2023 loss […]
O'Malley's Possible Fights At Featherweight
Sean O’Malley could move up to featherweight as we look at his next possible opponents. O’Malley is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, who lost his belt to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. He rematched Merab immediately following his hip surgery to avenge that loss. However, things did not get any better as Merab submitted him […]
Patchy Mix’s UFC Struggles
Matt Brown weighed in on Patchy Mix’s tough UFC debut, highlighting it as a wake-up call about the level of competition in the UFC. Mix has established himself as one of the most elite bantamweights during his time in Bellator. Mix is known for his grappling and submission skills, with 13 of his 20 professional […]
Hitchins Looked ‘Drained' For Kambosos Weigh-In
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. made weight ahead of their IBF Junior Welterweight Title fight on June 14, as we look at how both men looked. Hitchins puts his IBF belt on the line for the first time. He arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win against Liam Paro, which secured him […]
Ennis Will Move Up To 154 – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis will move up to junior middleweight as we examine who he could face at the weight class. Ennis is the unified welterweight champion, having knocked out Eimantas Stanionis in his previous fight to become the IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion. There had been a desire from Ennis’ camp for him to become […]
UFC's Kris Moutinho Considered Ending His Life – ‘She Saved Me'
UFC bantamweight fighter Kris Moutinho admitted he considered ending his life after his UFC release. Moutinho is back in action at UFC Atlanta this weekend against Malcolm Wellmaker. However, the road has not been easy. Moutinho joined the UFC in 2021, getting knocked out by Sean O’Malley after taking the fight on short notice. His […]
De La Hoya's Massive Rant Against Reynoso – ‘Six Fighters Have Tested Positive'
Oscar De La Hoya slammed the wider boxing industry in the latest edition of his Clapback Thursday segment. De La Hoya’s first point of criticism was the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. He questioned why Dana White would promote such an event, given his only experience in boxing was a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor […]
Pros Pick Kamaru Usman Vs. Joaquin Buckley Winner – ‘By Knockout'
The former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman takes on Joaquin Buckley on June 14, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Usman arrives into the fight, having not been in the Octagon since his UFC 294 loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. It was Usman’s third loss in a row, as he has not been […]
Hitchins And Kambosos Separated During Final Presser – ‘Easy Work'
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. held their final presser before their June 14 fight this weekend, as we look at the key moments. Hitchins is the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion, who has vowed to become one of the faces of boxing. His big break took place in his last fight where he beat Liam Paro, […]
Who Are the Best Welterweight Fighters in UFC History?
Image Credit: Facebook: SportsCenter The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest welterweights in UFC history. These fighters have been ranked […]
Kayla Harrison Vs. Amanda Nunes – What Happens?
Kayla Harrison is ready to fight Amanda Nunes at any weight class following her win over Julianna Pena at UFC 316, as we look at how the fight could play out. Harrison submitted Pena to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion in just her third UFC fight. After the fight, Harrison called out Nunes as they […]
What's Next For Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje is considering retirement if the UFC doesn’t grant him a lightweight title shot next as we look at his options. Gaethje is searching for his next opponent after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in his last fight. It was the perfect response following his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 300. The […]
Pacquiao Still Salty Over Mayweather Loss – ‘I Hurt My Shoulder'
Manny Pacquiao has still not gotten over his loss to Floyd Mayweather, saying he should have pulled out of the fight due to his shoulder injury. The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight in 2015 was described as the ‘fight of the century.’ However, the fight failed to live up to expectations as Mayweather won a one-sided unanimous decision […]
Boxing Insiders Pick Hitchins Vs. Kambosos Winner – ‘The Pressure Is On'
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. held their final presser before their June 14 fight this weekend. Hitchins enters into the fight as the favorite, as he is the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion. Hitchins won his first world title by defeating the Australian Liam Paro to secure the belt. The win extended his record to […]
Fans Predict Kamaru Usman Vs. Joaquin Buckley – ‘Gonna Have A Rough Time'
Kamaru Usman, the ex-UFC Welterweight Champion, faces Joaquin Buckley on June 14, as fans gave their predictions. Usman enters the Octagon for the first time since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023. The defeat was tough to take since it was the third loss on the spin. Usman has not […]
Andy Cruz vs Hironori Mishiro: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/AndyCruzGomezJr/status/1932477083709583857?t=GjPdBGDfJVoiMOC-Uz-htw&s=19 This Saturday sees the fast-tracked Andy Cruz take on Hironori Mishiro in an IBF world title eliminator in the lightweight division. Less than two years into his pro career, Cuba’s Andy Cruz (5-0, 2 KO’s) is already knocking on the door of a world title opportunity. The former Olympic gold medallist and […]
UFC Fight Night – Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick: Preview & Betting Tips
The co-main event of this UFC Atlanta card brings a fascinating clash of styles as former two-time strawweight champion Rose “Thug” Namajunas faces the surging Miranda “Fear The” Maverick in a women’s flyweight bout. Rose Namajunas (14-7) is one of the most technically gifted female fighters in UFC history. Her footwork, distance management, and diverse […]
Fans Worry After Reviewing Crawford's Training – ‘Canelo In Five'
Boxing fans have reacted to Terence Crawford’s training ahead of his fight with Canelo Alvarez. Crawford will box for the first time since last August when he defeated Israil Madrimov to become the WBA Junior Middleweight Champion. The victory made him a four-weight world champion as he announced his decision to face Canelo. The fight […]