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Undisputed female featherweight champion Amanda Serrano has made a bold decision to vacate her WBC title due to the WBC’s refusal to sanction 12 three-minute rounds, a format that is standard in male professional boxing. This move has sparked a significant debate about gender equality and the treatment of female boxers in the sport. Amanda […]

Amanda Serrano is perhaps the best women’s boxer on the planet and she is giving up one of her belts to protest a major sanctioning body of boxing, the WBC. The decision came just over a month after Serrano defeated Danila Ramos in the first-ever 12-round, three-minute women’s title fight. Serrano retained six of her […]

It’s been over a year since Mike Tyson was filmed punching someone on a plane after the alleged victim bothered and annoyed the former heavyweight champion. Tyson has spoken about the incident several times since then. But the person involved is now seeking a load of cash from Tyson. As it turns out, Melvin Townsend, […]

Tommy Fury is a popular celebrity who is known to have found success as a reality television star and a professional boxer. As a boxer, Fury has garnered a clean 10-0 record. On the other hand, Fury has had notable appearances in reality shows such as Love Island and At Home with the Furys. Given […]

In an exclusive development, the highly anticipated clash between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is on the verge of being finalized, despite the ongoing legal battle over two failed drug tests from Benn that led to the cancellation of their previous bout. The potential fight is expected to take place on February 3, 2024. […]

In an exclusive development, former undisputed lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. is on the brink of finalizing a deal to face three-weight titleholder and pound-for-pound entrant Vasiliy Lomachenko in a highly anticipated clash in Australia next spring. The potential showdown is expected to take place in a stadium, with the target date set for April […]

David Benavidez delivered a dominant performance, securing a 6th-round TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade on November 25. Benavidez, widely recognized as one of the best super middleweights, showcased his prowess by out-landing Andrade 117-68 and landing 35% of his punches compared to Andrade’s 26%. . After the fight, Benavidez expressed his desire to unify the […]

Warning to Canelo Alvarez: David Benavidez is hot on his trail after the latter’s victory over Demetrius Andrade. David Benavidez served notice he is out for Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight crown. The former insinuated he is the real champion after his sixth-round TKO win over Demetrius Andrade on Saturday, per The Score. David Benavidez […]

After a decisive TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade, undefeated Super Middleweight contender David Benavidez had a message for boxing legend Mike Tyson, via Mike Coppinger of ESPN. “I just told Mike Tyson that I love him and thank you so much for the motivation he’s given me,” said Benavidez, ESPN’s No. 2 boxer at 168 […]

Trilogies are often bittersweet. The world probably did not need three installments of  “Divergent,” or “Taken” (first one is a classic), but there is some pride in crafting an extended story that can keep fans invested, even reluctantly so. Luckily for boxing fans, a rubber match between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron would likely be […]

Following an electrifying rematch that saw Katie Taylor emerge victorious and claim the undisputed championship at both 135 and 140 lbs, the boxing world is buzzing about the prospect of a trilogy with Chantelle Cameron. The hard-fought battle in London ended with Taylor securing a majority decision, showcasing her resilience and skill against the previously […]

Jermell Charlo, the reigning IBF super-welterweight champion, has made headlines by vacating his title, setting the stage for a potential showdown between Bakhram Murtazaliev and Jack Culcay for the vacant belt. This development has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, sparking intense speculation and debate about the future of the super-welterweight division. Jermell Charlo has […]

WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has sparked intense speculation by expressing his openness to a potential rematch with Francis Ngannou. In a recent interview with DAZN, Tyson Fury addressed the possibility of facing Ngannou for a second time, stating that he has not completely ruled out the idea. This revelation has fueled speculation about […]

The PFL Founder, Donn Davis, has made headlines by announcing a potential blockbuster fight between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder in 2024. The fight is expected to be a mixed-rules bout, combining elements of both boxing and MMA. This announcement has sent shockwaves through the combat sports world, sparking intense speculation and excitement among fans […]

Jake Paul, the polarizing social media influencer turned professional boxer, has been making waves in the combat sports world with his recent announcement of transitioning into MMA and making his debut in the PFL in late 2024. This move has sparked significant interest and speculation within the MMA community, with fans and pundits eagerly anticipating […]

Shakur Stevenson secured the vacant WBC lightweight title with a lackluster unanimous decision win over Edwin De Los Santos at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite claiming his third world championship, Stevenson’s performance left much to be desired, as the fight was marred by a lack of action and excitement. The 12-round bout between Stevenson […]

The transition from mixed martial arts to boxing for former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been a topic of much discussion in the combat sports world. Ngannou, 37, made his professional boxing debut in a highly anticipated match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28, 2023. Despite the […]

Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion, has been out of the ring for over a year, and his absence from the sport has led to speculation about his future. Recently, Wilder has expressed interest in potentially fighting in MMA, and UFC boss Dana White has given him respect for showing interest in the sport. […]

Deontay Wilder has persistently claimed that Tyson Fury cheated during their trilogy of fights, and now he’s using Fury’s latest controversial win over Francis Ngannou as proof that his claims about Fury were correct. Fury received a controversial split decision victory over Ngannou in their bout that many felt could have easily gone in Ngannou’s […]

The time has come as Jake Paul‘s next opponent has been announced and it’s not someone that is particularly noteworthy. Still, nonetheless, it’s a respectable opponent in boxing. Ask and I shall deliver. August has more KO’s than me, more wins than me, more experience than me, but I like to gamble. The path to […]

It’s been announced that Jake Paul will be back in the squared circle on December 15th, getting in one last fight before the end of the year. Jake Paul’s next fight on Dec 15th will be officially announced tomorrow. — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 7, 2023 It also appears that an announcement on who Paul […]

Devin Haney is looking to defend his lightweight championship title in his upcoming fight against Regis Prograis. The bout is scheduled for December 9th and projects to draw plenty of interest. Haney recently revealed the amount of money he will make, per Michael Benson of talksport.com. “Devin Haney has revealed that he’s set to earn […]

It looks like we’ll be waiting quite some time to see Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk settle their differences in the ring. Zuckerberg revealed on his Facebook page Friday that he just had surgery to repair a torn ACL sustained during a sparring session: “Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to […]

Francis Ngannou showed the world that he’s more than just an MMA fighter when he went toe-to-toe with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And while he did end up on the losing end, the Cameroonian wants a rematch ASAP. Speaking to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, Ngannou revealed that fighting the […]

Francis Ngannou is riding high after a stellar performance this past weekend against the lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury. Ngannou turned the doubters into believers after putting on the performance of a lifetime in his first professional boxing match against one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions, even knocking down Fury in round three […]

Amanda Serrano stepped out of the ring on Friday night, the triumphant champion who had just made history, and joked that she still had the energy to hoist her collection of belts aloft. This was no ordinary night for women’s boxing; it was an evening of landmark achievements for women in boxing. In a historic […]

Francis Ngannou may have lost the battle against Tyson Fury, but it’s safe to say that he won the war. The former UFC fighter, who made his boxing debut on Saturday, went the distance against his heavyweight opponent and even scored the only knockdown of the fight. Ngannou landed a nasty left hook to the […]

Tyson Fury beat Francis Ngannou in a controversial 10-round boxing bout. Many viewers believe Ngannou should have gotten the split-decision win in the Riyadh Season opener. Regardless, Fury plans to fight Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The fight has now been pushed back after Fury’s tough match. The Tyson Fury-Usyk fight could happen […]

The buzz around the fight world is that Francis Ngannou was robbed after the judges ruled in favor of Tyson Fury. Despite it technically being a loss for Ngannou, nearly everyone is more than impressed with the former UFC champ’s efforts. But nobody was more impressed than boxing legend Mike Tyson. With that said, Mike […]

The boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou has the internet in madness once again. Fury won the match in 10 long rounds. Of course, fans are divided on who rightfully won, but many believed Ngannou should have been named the victor. Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz weighed in on the discussion as well. […]

Oleksandr Usyk was one of the most interesting individuals among the sea of boxing and MMA legends in Saudi Arabia Saturday night to watch the crossover fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. After all, Usyk is slated to face Fury in a unification title fight in December. Fortunately for Usyk, Fury escaped with a […]

Tyson Fury won a contested decision against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing-MMA crossover fight that shocked fans due to Ngannou’s insane third round knockout. Fight fans reacted to the decision with a series of focused takes on X. A large number of them thought that Ngannou was robbed after the final verdict […]

The boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury led to some dramatic reactions across the board. Fighting legends left and right shared their belief that Ngannou won the bout. However, Fury walked away with the victory thanks to the judges scoring it a split decision in his favor. With that said most fighters in […]

The highly anticipated boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury didn’t disappoint as it went the distance in dramatic fashion. It all ended with a split-decision victory for the heavyweight champion. But the former UFC champ gave him a run for his money. Ngannou earned an early knockdown that had everyone in a frenzy […]

Francis Ngannou did the unthinkable Saturday night. While he failed in his mission to completely shock the world, he still left everyone stunned. Ngannou nearly pulled off an upset win over Tyson Fury, losing only to the lineal heavyweight champion via a split decision. He was that close to turning the sport of boxing upside […]

The Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury fight is happening right now in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou came in as a huge underdog considering his status as the former UFC heavyweight champion going up against the legendary boxing champion Fury. In the third round, Ngannou did something more striking and unbelievable than any MMA fighter has […]

Back in 2021, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor were supposed to box. That never happened and with both fighters heading to Saudi Arabia to watch Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou clash Saturday in one of the most historic cross-over bouts of all time, the Irishman has re-ignited his beef with Pacquiao. But, the Filipino also […]

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off in a big-time boxing match on Saturday, October 28. This is a heavy-weight matchup for the ages that has been highly anticipated for several months. The trash talk has been entertaining, as Fury is one of the best in the business with a mic. He […]

When Amanda Serrano gears up for a championship brawl, she doesn’t mess around. She’ll be taking the ring Friday to defend her title against Danila Ramos, but there’s a twist: the match will be the first women’s title fight since 2007 that will be under the same rules as the guys. The standard match for […]