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In a crossover that could redefine women’s combat sports, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey and Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor are deep in negotiations to meet in a blockbuster boxing bout in Las Vegas. 🚨 Katie Taylor vs. Ronda Rousey is in current negotiations for a boxing match in summer 2026 in Las Vegas. (via […]

The new year in boxing will begin with fireworks as Teofimo Lopez returns to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight titles against Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026. The blockbuster bout will headline “The Ring VI” at Madison Square Garden in New York City, streaming exclusively on DAZN. 💥 STARTING OFF 2026 WITH […]

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua stood nose-to-chest in Miami, and somehow the size gap only made the stakes feel bigger. The YouTuber-turned-contender, now a ranked WBA cruiserweight at 12-1 with 7 knockouts, will jump all the way to heavyweight to face the two-time unified champion over eight three-minute rounds with 10-ounce gloves on December 19 […]

Chris Weidman is out, and Tyron Woodley now steps into one of the most intriguing spots on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card in Miami on Dec. 19, per ESPN. Ariel Helwani broke the news that Woodley will meet fellow former UFC champion Anderson Silva in a sanctioned six-round boxing match at 195 pounds, […]

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are reportedly finalizing terms for a heavyweight showdown set to stream on Netflix this December in Miami, according to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger. The stunning development would mark one of the most unconventional matchups in recent boxing history, pairing a former unified heavyweight champion against one of the sport’s most […]

Mike Tyson has high hopes for the outcome of a fight with Floyd Mayweather. While nothing has been set in stone, the two boxing champions have been fueling rumors that they will meet in the ring sometime in the future. In an interview with Hard Rock Bet, Tyson revealed that “Floyd wanted to fight me.” […]

Unfortunately, despite actress Sydney Sweeney receiving critical acclaim for her performance in the biopic Christy, which is about Christy Martin, was a box office flop during its opening weekend. The Numbers reports Christy grossed $1,305,000 during its opening weekend, which is her third straight movie to gross under $2 million during its opening weekend. Americana […]

If there was one thing we didn’t need this year, it’s another biopic about a combat sports legend. One month ago, we had Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine, and now we have Sydney Sweeney in Christy Martin’s biopic. Sweeney has never been better than inhabiting Martin’s spirit in Christy. Unlike Springsteen: Delivery Me from […]

Is there a chance that Sydney Sweeney steps into a boxing ring for real after starring in the upcoming Christy Martin biopic, Christy? It sounds like it. In an interview with SportsCasting, Sweeney revealed that she is considering a real boxing fight after training to make a movie about a boxer. “I’d totally do a […]

Jake Paul didn’t hold back when his highly anticipated November 14 exhibition bout with Gervonta “Tank” Davis was canceled. Following the announcement from Most Valuable Promotions on Monday, Paul unleashed a scathing tirade on social media, calling Davis “an actual walking human piece of garbage” and citing the boxer’s troubling history of legal issues and […]

The long-anticipated boxing showdown between Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis will no longer move forward following renewed assault allegations against Davis. Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix jointly announced on November 3 that the event, originally set for November 14 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, has been officially canceled. Official statement from MVP regarding the […]

More than a decade after their record-breaking showdown, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be preparing for another meeting inside the ring. Reports from Ring Magazine and Sports Illustrated on October 27 revealed that both boxing icons are in discussions for a potential rematch in 2026, with Netflix considered a leading contender to stream […]

Mike Tyson is reflecting on his time in the ring with Jake Paul ahead of his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather. Tyson came out of retirement to fight Paul in November 2024, which he lost via unanimous decision. The fight took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. […]

Professional boxer and internet personality Jake Paul boasts a 12-1 record through a career that began back in January 2020. Since making his debut against AnEsonGib, he has gone from strength to strength and is currently ranked No. 14 in the WBA cruiserweight division. However, while his career has undoubtedly been on the up, he […]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set for a sporting spectacle on December 27, 2025, as Naoya Inoue, Japan’s undisputed super bantamweight king, headlines a historic boxing card at Mohammed Abdo Arena—Ring V: Night of the Samurai. This blockbuster event, announced by HE Turki Alalshikh and streaming globally on DAZN as well as Lemino in Japan, marks […]

Oscar De La Hoya didn’t miss his shot to troll Canelo Alvarez after Terence Crawford shocked the boxing world with a dominant victory, per Complex. On September 13, Crawford jumped two weight classes to face Alvarez and walked away with a unanimous decision win. The historic result not only altered the pound-for-pound rankings but also […]

Boxing has been around and has been producing great fighters for well over a century. A number of all-time great boxers have emerged throughout the years, including Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson. Some fans and critics alike claimed that the sport would start to fall off during the […]

Manchester City’s 3-0 win over rival Manchester United in the Manchester Derby was an emotional one for the home team. Manager Pep Guardiola’s side received a brace from striker Erling Haaland in the second half, adding to Phil Foden’s first-half goal. The visitors had no answer for their rivals, who carried heavy hearts into the […]

Terence Crawford will face one of the biggest challenges of his career when he steps into the ring against Canelo Alvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Ahead of the fight, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese made a striking appearance in Crawford’s locker room, adding to the excitement surrounding the event. Reese, […]

A true pound-for-pound clash takes center stage Saturday when Canelo Alvarez defends his super middleweight crown against Terence Crawford. It is more than just a championship bout, it is a meeting of legacies. Alvarez stands as one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation while Crawford chases a chance to become the first man […]

Before Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford take center stage, undefeated prospects Callum Walsh (14-0) and Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0) throw down in Saturday’s co-main event. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Callum Walsh-Fernando Vargas Jr. prediction and pick. Walsh, 24, has been the face of Dana White’s career as a […]

The first trailer for the upcoming Christy Martin biopic Christy has been released, and Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney disappears in the role. The trailer shows Martin’s humble beginnings, boxing in small gyms and outdoor venues before making the big leagues. “You must be the lady I’ve been hearing so much about,” someone says to Martin. […]

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have just stunned the sports world by agreeing to an exhibition fight in spring 2026. The news dropped like a heavyweight uppercut late Thursday, shaking boxing fans out of their seats. Yes, you read that right, ‘Iron’ Mike and Money Mayweather are about to share the ring. This isn’t just […]

The world of celebrity boxing just keeps getting wilder. Shaquille O’Neal accepting a challenge from Charlie Mack, Will Smith’s longtime former bodyguard, already had fans buzzing. Now, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has inserted himself into the conversation, saying he’s ready to referee if this unlikely showdown becomes official, Complex reports. 👀 Roy Jones Jr. […]

With just three weeks until one of the most significant nights in modern boxing history, the anticipation for Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford only continues to grow. In a groundbreaking move, the bout will stream live on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million global subscribers, an unprecedented development in combat sports […]

Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a boxing match on Nov. 14 that will be streamed on Netflix. Paul is almost one year removed from his match with boxing legend Mike Tyson, which he won. Paul was supposed to face former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, but things reportedly did not […]

Lamont Roach Jr. wasted no time clowning Gervonta Davis after Netflix briefly posted a fight announcement that paired “Tank” Davis with none other than Jake Paul. Roach, who was supposed to face Davis back on August 16 before Tank failed to sign the contract, sent a clear message on social media, per SI. Told ya […]

Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones is backing Terence Crawford to shock the boxing world and hand Canelo Alvarez a rare loss. Speaking to TMZ Sports, the 22-year-old fighter said he believes Crawford’s or “Bud” move up to 168 pounds has been calculated and disciplined, giving him a legitimate shot at victory. 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist, […]

The first look at Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic about the boxing legend has dropped, and so has its premiere date. In the photo, Sweeney looks fierce as Martin. She appears to have just finished up a boxing match in the picture, as she is sweaty in the ring. More than […]

In one of the most emphatic statements of supremacy in heavyweight history, Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stunning fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois to defend his undisputed heavyweight titles, becoming a two-time undisputed king in boxing’s glamor division and securing his third occasion being crowned undisputed across two separate weight classes. The Ukrainian maestro further solidified […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal shared a startling encounter with one of Mike Tyson’s exotic pets during the latest episode of The Big Podcast With Shaq, which featured the former heavyweight boxing champion as a guest. O’Neal recalled visiting Tyson at his home before a fight, only to be unexpectedly confronted by one of […]

The undisputed heavyweight championship will be back on the line when WBC, WBA, WBO, IBO and The Ring champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0) defends his titles against IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois (22-2). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with an Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois prediction and pick. Usyk, 38, is coming off consecutive wins […]

One of the greatest boxers of all time re-enters the ring when Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2) returns to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-1). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Mario Barrios-Manny Pacquiao prediction and pick. Barrios, 30, retained his title in a split draw with Abel Ramos on the […]

One year after claiming the WBC and WBO super welterweight belts, Sebastian Fundora (22-1-1) defends his title against the same man he beat to become champion, Tim Tszyu (25-2). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Sebastian Fundora-Tim Tszyu 2 prediction and pick. Fundora, 27, entered the initial fight with Tszyu […]

Five months after their last war, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (27-3-1) and Angel Fierro (23-3-2) will reconvene in the ring and attempt to recreate their first classic. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with an Isaac Cruz-Angel Fierro 2 prediction and pick. Cruz, 27, took a hard-fought unanimous decision over Fierro in February. […]

In an era where seismic changes come rarely in boxing, today the sport has experienced a generational shift. Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi power broker who has spearheaded boxing’s global renaissance through his stewardship of Riyadh Season, announced the abolishment of the pay-per-view model for all future Riyadh Season and The Ring fight cards, beginning this […]

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao made headlines not just for lacing up his gloves again, but for his surprise appearance at the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice facility this week, where he teamed up with star defensive end Maxx Crosby. With just days before his highly anticipated WBC world welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios, Pacquiao’s presence […]

Under the bright lights of Louis Armstrong Stadium, Hamzah Sheeraz delivered the kind of performance that transforms prospects into contenders and contenders into future champions. In his first major main event and super middleweight debut, the British phenom stopped Edgar Berlanga with a thunderous fifth-round knockout, punctuating the most significant win of his career and […]

On a humid July night at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Shakur Stevenson delivered a performance that may finally put to rest the notion that he’s “just a defensive wizard.” In front of a raucous New York crowd, Stevenson retained his status as the undisputed WBC lightweight champion, defeating the previously unbeaten William Zepeda by unanimous decision […]