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Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua in a split decision on Saturday, and then he called on Tyson Fury to fight him despite Fury’s recent insistence that he’s retired. “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet,” said Oleksandr Usyk, per ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. “I’m sure. I’m convinced he wants to fight me. I want […]

There are few more unforgettable moments in Mike Tyson’s decorated career than his infamous ear bite on bitter rival Evander Holyfield back in 1997. Tyson has had a very colorful career, so the fact that this one sticks out speaks volumes of just how much controversy this moment brought about. Mike Tyson has moved on […]

Jake Paul may not be the most beloved person ever, but he has proven plenty of people wrong so far during his boxing career. The former Vine star turned boxer has impressed inside the ring. However, Paul took batting practice ahead of the San Diego Padres-Miami Marlins game on Tuesday, per Fox Sports. And it’s […]

Minnesota Vikings icon Adrian Peterson’s boxing match against Le’Veon Bell may have been delayed, but there’s no stopping these two from getting in the ring to battle each other. For his part, it is clear that Peterson has been putting in the work as he prepares to match up against the former Pittsburgh Steelers running […]

Is Tyson Fury retired or not? The answer to that question has been confusing as of late. Fury had previously announced his return after retiring earlier this year. He was seemingly prepared for one final fight before leaving the sport of boxing. However, Fury changed his mind and sent out a retirement announcement once again […]

Tyson Fury is not done yet with boxing. The 33-year-old British boxing superstar announced via his Twitter account that he has decided to make a comeback to the sport because he wants to become the first heavyweight champion ever to be involved in two trilogies. And this time, he is looking in the direction of […]

It’s no secret that Jake Paul and KSI do not like each other, despite the latter actually working with Logan Paul on various ventures. After a vicious Twitter back-and-forth where the two were going at one another, it appears they will finally step in the ring and squash the beef once and for all. Paul […]

The NBA has long been rumored to be in talks for a couple of extension teams. The most popular cities in this discussion are Las Vegas and Seattle, two huge markets that have compelling reasons to host an NBA team. It seems like at least one of these cities will have two huge backers in […]

Wednesday night, the ESPY Awards were held in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry, who kept the crowd on their toes with some hilarious jokes. Kevin Hart of course had his hand in that. But every year, one of the best moments of the evening is when the Arthur […]

Nick Young isn’t called Swaggy P for nothing. The former NBA shooting guard, who never shied away from taking any shot on the court during his time in the big league, is flashing his brand of confidence ahead of his exhibition boxing fight against rapper Blueface on July 30. If you’re wondering why Nick Young […]

They say don’t look ahead to your next opponent before dealing with the one in front of you. But Ryan Garcia’s camp never got that memo as they were already eyeing a future fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis even before their Saturday night showdown against Dominican Javier Fortuna. Just days before the scheduled clash against […]

In less than a month, the world will finally be blessed again with a Jake Paul fight, as the internet-celebrity-slash-boxer will be going up against arguably the toughest foe of his boxing career in the form of Hasim Rahman Jr.  Rahman is already showing plenty of bite with his trash-talk game, as he issued a […]

Jake Paul was preparing for his upcoming bout on August 6 against Tommy Fury when it was announced that he would need to find a new opponent. Fury’s entry into the United States was banned after connections with crime figure Daniel Kinahan were established. Fury’s replacement ended up being Hasim Rahman Jr. The two men […]

Le’Veon Bell is currently a free agent, but he’s not training for an NFL comeback. Instead, Bell and fellow ex-NFL RB Adrian Peterson are set to square off in the boxing ring at the end of July in what has the makings of a strange, yet entertaining matchup. Ahead of the clash, Bell made clear […]

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman still wants that blockbuster fight against boxing’s undisputed super middleweight champion of the world Canelo Alvarez. Kamaru Usman recently spoke with TMZ Sports and he did not hide his desire at all to lock horns with the Mexican boxing champion, though he’s not one to look beyond his upcoming showdown […]

Tommy Fury has been the subject of criticism from boxing fans as of late. It all started when YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul called him out for seemingly ditching their fight plans. Paul questioned Fury’s drive for the sport, saying that: “I think the pressure cracks him. He definitely doesn’t want the fight. And […]

Filipino boxing phenom Mark Magsayo lost both his perfect record and his WBC featherweight belt after a split decision loss to unbeaten opponent Mexican Rey Vargas. Magsayo scored a ninth round knockdown of Vargas but couldn’t finish the job as the latter racked up the round wins earlier in the match. Magsayo made no excuses […]

WWE and celebrity wrestlers often mix as well as oil and water. There used to be a time when a celebrity guest appearance would be jeered by hardcore fans of the scene. Over the last few years, though, there has been a rather big change in the perception of guest wrestlers. From Pat McAfee to […]

Jake Paul is undeniably frustrated after Tommy Fury canceled their fight once again. He canceled the original fight in December due to an alleged chest infection. Now, Fury said he can’t attend the event on August 6 due to travel restrictions. At this point, Paul is fed up with the excuses and discussed his frustration […]

The boxing match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is officially off after the latter failed to gain entry into the United States. After months of going back and forth on social media, Fury and Paul will not enter the ring after all, but the YouTuber turned boxer has already lined up a surprise opponent […]

PacMan’s back. Arguably the greatest boxer in Filipino history, Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring in December. The boxing icon retired to focus on his presidential campaign in the Philippines. Now, he’ll be back and ready to kick some ass in the ring. However, the circumstances surrounding Pac-Man’s return is… atypical, […]

Jake Paul has been waiting to fight Tommy Fury for a long time. The two were supposed to go head-to-head in December of 2021 but Fury backed out due to injury. Paul ultimately fought a replacement for Fury and won. Paul and Fury then rescheduled their fight for August 6th at Madison Square Garden in […]

There comes a time in every young boxer’s career when they need to figure out if they’re built for the sport. Are you able to punch someone in the face? Are you able to take a punch? Can you deal with the violence? Are you willing to get back up if you fall? Nathan Lugo […]

While Tommy Fury appears to be actively ducking a massive pay-per-view boxing match against Jake Paul, his brother Tyson Fury may also be lining up a fight with someone who carries celebrity status. After recently calling out Hafthor Bjornsson on social media, the Icelandic strongman who is best known for his role as “The Mountain” […]

Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Tommy Fury on August 6th at Madison Square Garden. However, the fight is now in question after Fury said he was denied entry into the United States. Tommy Fury has said on Instagram that he has been barred from traveling to the United States. This just days after announcing […]

The trend of former professional football and basketball players turning to boxing is reportedly expected to continue. We have seen the likes of Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, and Frank Gore join the boxing ranks. And according to TMZ Sports, star running backs Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell could be next to face off. A boxing […]

Jake Paul continues to expand his fighting career as he is set to take on Tommy Fury on August 6, 2022. Many are looking forward to this boxing match, as this is the toughest matchup Paul will be facing off against so far in his career. The YouTube star-turned boxer is feeling confident ahead of […]

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury were supposed to fight in 2021, but the Brit bowed out last minute due to injury and Paul ultimately knocked out Tyron Woodley instead. Now, the Youtuber turned boxer has made Fury a lucrative offer to finally step in the ring with him in August at Madison Square Garden. Tommy […]

Jake Paul is currently looking for his next big boxing match and it appears like Mike Tyson could be his next opponent. The legendary boxer recently spoke about a potential fight and he’s very serious about it. Only a few fights into his boxing career, Jake Paul has been fighting a mix of different names […]

Nate Diaz’s time as a star in the UFC is clearly up, with the 37-year-old having just one fight remaining on his contract and no date in the ring sight. Recently, Diaz has begun calling for the UFC to book him a new fight or release him from the deal, especially since rumblings of a […]

Mike Tyson served up a beating to a fan who was bothering him on a flight earlier this year. The story obviously went viral. However, Tyson hasn’t said much about the incident… until now. The boxing legend told Jimmy Kimmel what led to him losing his cool and punching the fan on an airplane, via […]

Tyson Fury allegedly retired from boxing back in April after he beat fellow Brit Dillian Whyte in a thrilling bout at Wembley. However, there is one way he’ll return to the ring and fight again: If $500 million is put on the table. Fury took to social media on Wednesday and spoke on the matter: […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. got emotional on Sunday as he delivered his speech during the Boxing Hall of Fame induction for the class of 2020, 2021 and 2022. Mayweather couldn’t hold back his tears while reflecting on the journey that paved the way for him to become a boxing icon. He also paid tribute to his […]

Yes, you read that right. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, who suited up for the Purple and Gold for four seasons, is about to get in the boxing ring and fight rapper Blueface at Crypto.com Arena on July 30th, per TMZ Sports. The bout is part of the Social Gloves event, which features […]

Jake Paul announced that his next fight will take place on August 6th at Madison Square Garden in New York. However, no opponent was named. Amanda Serrano will also fight on August 6th prior to Paul’s bout. Her opponent was also not named. Paul is 5-0 in his boxing career so far. The 25-year old […]

Oscar De La Hoya almost fought Vitor Belfort last year before a nasty bout with COVID ended his hopes of boxing. Belfort went on to box Evander Holyfield instead and scored a huge knockout over the former champion. Oscar De La Hoya recently spoke about the boxing match against Vitor Belfort and admits he’s glad […]

Jake Paul has been taking some time off from boxing after his huge knockout over Tyron Woodley back in December. Now he’s looking to come back and it’s been rumored that he has an opponent booked. Eddie Hearn of all people was the one to leak the booking as Jake Paul could be taking on […]

Jake Paul obviously has plenty of options for his future in boxing as just about everyone wants a chance to face him. Recently, a fan-favorite boxing legend has called him out for a fight and it could potentially make sense for both. Butterbean recently took to his Instagram to call out Jake Paul for a […]

Rolly Romero and Gervonta Davis finally had their boxing match over the weekend and things are not done between them. The Floyd Mayweather protege scored a huge knockout to keep the hype going. It was seen as a very impressive knockout by the boxing community. Rolly Romero took to the post-fight press conference and he […]