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Reigning WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was in a celebratory mood on the one-year anniversary of his win over Deontay Wilder back in February 2020. The British boxer posted a video on Instagram showing highlights of him throwing punches at Wilder and knocking him to the ground a couple of times during the match: […]

The boxing world lost a legend on Friday night, with the passing of former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks. Spinks, who shocked the world in 1978 by defeating a heavily-favored Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight title, passed away at the age of 67. According to multiple reports, Spinks succumbed to his battle with multiple cancers over […]

Undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. is up for a busy year judging by his latest Instagram post. Money detailed that he will figure in several exhibition matches in 2021, including possible matches with the infamous Logan brothers (Jake Paul and Logan Paul) and rapper 50 Cent.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

Boxing fans from around the world who have been looking forward to the prospect of Floyd Mayweather getting in the ring against YouTube sensation Logan Paul will need to wait a bit longer. According to a report, the much-anticipated bout between these two big names has now been postponed to a later, yet to be […]

It appears that the rumors are indeed true. Reports have now confirmed that 22-year-old phenom Ryan Garcia is set to take on boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in what is expected to be an official 12-round welterweight bout. This report comes via boxing insider Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports: Both @mannypacquiao and Ryan Garcia have agreed […]

American YouTube sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul went on a rant on social media, particularly throwing shade at MMA fighters in general. He shed light on his high level of confidence in his boxing skills while also describing the sport as an ‘art’ and referring to the MMA as a ‘brawl’, via ESPN Ringside. […]

Internet sensation turned pro boxer Jake Paul is set to return to the squared circle and will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17, as per ESPN. Askren didn’t waste any time as he immediately called out his opponent and confidently claimed that he will emerge victorious […]

The potential boxing bout between Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao is definitely in doubt after the MMA star’s loss against Dustin Poirier in UFC 257 on Saturday night. With McGregor’s future plans still very much uncertain as of the moment, all eyes now turn to Pacquiao’s potential match against Ryan Garcia instead, via SportsCenter. Garcia […]

Boxers Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather are slated to face off in an exhibition bout on Saturday, February 20. While Mayweather is one of the most decorated and talented boxers of all time, Paul is far from that level, as he only has one bout to his name, which he lost in six rounds. As […]

Former MLB player Jose Canseco is ready to return to combat sports. But it won’t be to fight against internet personality Logan Paul, who he has called out for months. Instead, Canseco will be fighting Barstool Sports intern Billy Football, per TMZ Sports. While a fight with Paul isn’t set in stone for now, the […]

Luke Campbell certainly didn’t envision seeing himself with his knees on the canvas, failing to answer the referee’s 10-count. But that’s how his bout against Ryan Garcia for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title ended on Saturday night. Garcia certainly proved his naysayers wrong after he delivered a vicious left hand body blow that ultimately […]

The undefeated lightweight contender in Ryan Garcia is showing no signs of fear heading to his upcoming interim title bout against English boxer Luke Campbell. In fact, he holds an immense amount of confidence in himself that he is already calling out his next opponents after the match versus Campbell, bannered by Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made his pick for the super-middleweight title bout between Canelo Alvarez and Callum Smith on Saturday night. Not surprisingly, Steph is taking his buddy, Canelo. On Saturday evening, the three-time NBA champion posted a photo in boxing gear alongside his father, Dell, while expressing support for Canelo Alvarez. Steph […]

While Jake Paul had much to celebrate following his viral knockout against Nate Robinson in November, the aftermath of the victory may be coming back to bite him sooner than later. Paul has set himself up for an advantageous career in the boxing world, but he’ll have to clear his way through some legal issues […]

Amateur boxer and social influencer Jake Paul is still trying to provoke UFC star Conor McGregor into a fight, this time by going after his friends. Paul threw water balloons at McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach, Dillon Danis, with Danis chasing down Paul’s entourage before the truck drove away. BREAKING: Jake Paul throws water balloons at Conor […]

YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been on a rampage on Twitter a couple of weeks after his bout with former NBA veteran Nate Robinson. The fight ended going in his favor via a cold-blooded knockout punch dealt to Robinson in the second round. With a 2-0 overall record as a professional boxer, the 23-year-old is […]

Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, take note: Even with former NBA point guard Nate Robinson making his professional boxing debut against YouTube sensation Jake Paul and the legendary boxing tandem of Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson squaring off after years away from the sport, it was actually the world-famous Snoop Dogg that ultimately stole […]

It’s happening. After months of speculation, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will really get out of retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul in an exhibition match next year. Mayweather himself announced the big fight, hyping what he called a “super exhibition” match that is scheduled on February 20, 2021. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul. IT'S HAPPENING. (via […]

Everyone’s new favorite sports announcer Snoop Dogg is now set to have his own boxing league. Partnering with Triller, Snoop Dogg is creating a new boxing league consisting of 5-8 events a year with Snoop Dogg primarily running it. Snoop will create the fights, musical acts, host, and most importantly for many, the announcer for […]

Former welterweight champion Keith Thurman will be all eyes on the upcoming fight between Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia fight. The 32-year-old claimed that he would want to set up a fight with the winner of the match in 2021. He also spoke on the outlook of the two fighters before the match on […]

Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield had more than a few things to say after the exhibition between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Holyfield issued a press release targeting Tyson for a fight of his own. He also chastised “Iron Mike” for taking a “good local opponent” in Jones. Evander Holyfield, in a press […]

Mike Tyson was so elated for his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr. that he smoked marijuana and got high prior to the highly-anticipated bout. According to Barstool Sports, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tested both fighters heading into the match to spot the use of performance-enhancing drugs but marijuana was not included in the list […]

Basketball is indeed a brotherhood, as retired and current NBA players sent their support to Nate Robinson after he was viciously knocked out by YouTuber Jake Paul in their boxing match on Saturday. Metta World Peace joined the rest of his brethren in cheering up Nate, all the while issuing a challenge to the brash […]

Former NBA star Nate Robinson is still reeling from the huge blow he got over the weekend after he ended his debut in the boxing ring virtually laying unconscious on the canvas. Robinson got the worst of the hands of YouTuber Jake Paul and was knocked out in the second round of their eight-round bout. […]

Infamous YouTuber Jake Paul is feeling pretty good about himself after executing a highlight reel-worthy knockout against former NBA player Nate Robison in their exhibition match last Saturday. However, he might be biting off more than he can chew after issuing a challenge to two professional mixed martial artists. Shortly after his second-round KO win […]

10 years ago, Nate Robinson tweeted that he could give boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao a good three rounds if given the opportunity to train on a full-time basis. He didn’t even last two rounds against Jake Paul in their celebrity bout on Saturday night. Here’s the original tweet: Yo give me 2years […]

The comeback fight of legendary boxing icon Mike Tyson against a former world heavyweight champion in Roy Jones Jr. recently became the talk of the town. The main event’s undercard match was just as intriguing with YouTuber Jake Paul and former NBA veteran Nate Robinson headlining the fight. Tyson eventually applauded Jake Paul for going […]

Many NBA stars certainly didn’t enjoy seeing their fellow basketball brother Nate Robinson get brutally knocked out by YouTube star Jake Paul in their celebrity boxing match on Saturday. However, they were all in hearing Snoop Dogg on the call throughout the night. Several stars including Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James fell in love […]

Nate Robinson didn’t have the outcome in his fight with Jake Paul that he wanted, but he is staying positive. Despite the memes and jokes that took place on social media, Robinson shared a message to his supporters after getting knocked out by Paul. Right on par with 2020, with weird and unfortunate events taking […]

YouTube star Jake Paul delivered a brutal knockout punch to former NBA guard Nate Robinson in their exhibition boxing fight on Saturday night. The vicious KO punch could have done serious damage to the 12-year NBA journeyman. After seeing the fight, several professional boxers were up in arms over these celebrity type matches. Most of […]

A lot of people on social media had their respective before and after moments from Jake Paul’s vicious knockout victory over Nate Robinson. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce, perhaps, had the best one yet. The Truth documented his reaction prior to the bout and after the YouTube star put the 12-year NBA journeyman to sleep. […]

After eight rounds of old-man boxing, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.’s Saturday night bout ended in a draw. The two former heavyweight champions tried to muster every bit of their old self in the exhibition match but fell short of the drama Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago generated years ago in Rocky IV. Still, […]

The internet went nuts after watching YouTube star Jake Paul’s sickening knockout punch to former NBA guard Nate Robinson in the second round of their bout on Saturday night. The sight of it certainly wasn’t pretty, but Snoop Dogg singing on commentary as Robinson fell in a heap made it an absolutely golden highlight. Snoop […]

YouTube star Jake Paul knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson in brutal fashion in their boxing match on Saturday. All the memes flooded social media in reaction Robinson sleeping soundly on the canvas. However, Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, saw inspiration in light of the three-time NBA Slam Dunk […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams may be seeing his name pop on trade rumors. However, that has not stopped the 3-time Sixth Man of the Year from tuning in to the Nate Robinson vs. Jake Paul bout on Saturday night. In fact, Sweet Lou even went full bookie-mode for the fight, going with his […]

The NBA world has been quick to react to former player and slam dunk champion Nate Robinson’s second-round knockout defeat at the hands of YouTube star Jake Paul. While some were trash talking how badly Robinson lost, others were supporting him in defeat, noting how he stepped into the boxing ring when many wouldn’t. Players […]

The highly-anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will certainly draw a lot of eyeballs on Saturday night. Tyson and Jones Jr. will also figure to break the bank, with each of them earning at least $1 million from the fight. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will each take home a guaranteed […]

Jake Paul showed Nate Robinson that experience just might beat out athleticism. In his third fight vs Robinson’s first time entering the boxing ring, the YouTube star knocked out the former NBA star halfway into the second round of their fight on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr card. Goodnight. pic.twitter.com/67546oPRZD — Chris Mannix […]

Former NBA point guard and dunk contest winner Nate Robinson shared his motivation ahead of his bout with YouTube star Jake Paul, scheduled for Saturday night. Tonight I'm fighting for my brothers in the NBA, athletes across the world, and most importantly my children. #tysonjones #holdat pic.twitter.com/lkAqxRMBmQ — Nate Robinson (@nate_robinson) November 28, 2020 While […]