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Floyd Mayweather has extended a helping hand to NBA YoungBoy amid the rapper’s challenging time under house arrest while awaiting his federal gun trial, HipHopDX reports. In a video shared on Instagram, Mayweather showcased his opulent lifestyle, sitting in his Rolls Royce next to two briefcases filled with cash. The boxing icon declared, “And the […]

Jake Paul has once again seized the internet’s attention, this time in a hilarious gym encounter with WWE legend John Cena, reported by Essentially Sports. The video, also featuring YouTube sensation Logan Paul, turned a routine training session into a viral sensation, leaving fans amused by the playful antics. Following a podcast recording session, John […]

In a surprising twist, Saudi Arabia has expressed keen interest in hosting the much-anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, reported by WBN. The initial plans for “MayPac II” were revealed by WBN in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted any chances of the bout taking place in the Middle East. The fight was […]

UFC heavyweight powerhouse Francis Ngannou is poised to secure another substantial payday, with sources indicating he will earn “well over” $10 million for his upcoming boxing match against former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua, reported by Sports Illustrated. This revelation comes on the heels of Ngannou’s $10 million earnings from his October 2023 clash with […]

In a thrilling turn of events, MMA stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are on the verge of a rematch, but this time, it’s not in the UFC Octagon, it’s in the boxing ring, reported by MMAnews. They can clash in March in Las Vegas, with the UFC allegedly approving Masvidal’s venture into the boxing […]

The boxing world was left reeling this week after the bombshell news that Ryan Garcia had opted to bypass Devin Haney and instead lock horns with another opponent, WBA super-lightweight champion Rolly Romero. This audacious move has left Haney, the reigning WBC super-lightweight champion, in limbo, searching for a dance partner on the biggest stage. […]

Ryan Garcia has had a tremendous boxing career. The 25-year-old boasts a 24-1 record and is one of the world’s best active lightweight fighters. He originally floated the idea of fighting former world champion Devin Haney. However now, Garcia is planning a matchup with Rolando Romero. Ryan Garcia pivots away from rumored Devin Haney fight […]

While Boxing may not occupy the same sort of space within the sports/pop culture fabric of America that it used to, every now and then, let’s say half a dozen times a year, there’s a fight that manages to capture a little bit of the excitement that was once palpable when fighters like Mike Tyson […]

The highly anticipated boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later this year. The news was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in the boxing scene in Saudi Arabia. Breaking: Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua is a done deal, per @Turki_alalshikh. Ten-round boxing match […]

The potential date for a highly anticipated matchup between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney has been revealed by boxing legend and promoter Oscar De La Hoya. In an interview with Fight Hub TV, De La Hoya expressed that the next fight he wants to make is between Garcia and Haney, and he is hoping for […]

Teofimo Lopez, the flashy, fast-talking champion, takes on Jamaine Ortiz, the gritty, determined challenger, on February 8th in a highly anticipated clash for the WBO super-lightweight title. Lopez, fresh off his dazzling victory over Josh Taylor, promises fireworks and a masterclass in his offensive prowess. Ortiz, meanwhile, vows to bring relentless pressure and prove that […]

Controversy has erupted as USA Boxing introduces new guidelines permitting transgender women to compete against biological women in certain circumstances, reported by Foxnews. OutKick host Riley Gaines expressed her concerns on “Faulkner Focus,” criticizing the policy for compromising the safety of women and questioning its supposed progress. Riley Gaines emphasized the fundamental understanding that women […]

Tyron Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, has found himself in the spotlight at the beginning of 2024, but not for his skills in combat sports, reported by Marca. A private adult video featuring Woodley has emerged online, creating a buzz among fans and prompting comments from none other than his former opponent, Jake Paul. […]

In a significant move, USA Boxing has implemented a strict transgender athlete policy, making it one of the most rigorous frameworks for trans athletes in sports, reported by NBC News. The guidelines, outlined in the 2024 rulebook released in August 2022, have stirred controversy for their inclusion of transgender women, contrary to recent trends excluding […]

Eddie Hearn, the prominent figure in the world of boxing, has delivered a significant blow to the long-anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Following Wilder’s loss to Joseph Parker, Hearn declared, “the fight’s dead for now… The people who wanted to put the fight on no longer see that as the fight that […]

Terence Crawford has had an impressive boxing career. Crawford has an undefeated record and has won titles in multiple classes. As of 2023, he is the unified welterweight champion. The 36-year-old beat Errol Spence Jr. in a competitive welterweight matchup in July. Thus, Crawford has made a bold ‘Fighter of the Year’ claim. Terence Crawford […]

In the thunderous ring of 2023, where punches landed heavier than headlines, only one fighter ascended above the fray, carving his name with surgical precision. He is not a knockout king, nor a trash-talking titan, but a silent strategist, an undefeated enigma named Devin Haney. To call him simply “Fighter of the Year” feels like […]

Deontay Wilder put up a solid fight against Joseph Parker in a highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Wilder vs. Parker fight went 12 rounds, but Wilder’s performance was not enough to land the victory. Now, the former WBC heavyweight title holder responds to the question of retirement. Deontay Wilder gave […]

Deontay Wilder lost a competitive boxing matchup to Joseph Parker at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Saturday. The Wilder vs. Parker match went 12 rounds, but Parker had the upper hand in the end. Wilder discussed the results of the match in a post-fight interview which included his thoughts on the hype of Anthony Joshua’s […]

A knockout artist could finish his painting tonight when Deontay Wilder faced Joseph Parker. Saudi Arabia was the place to be to see the spectacle of a 12-round boxing match. But, it was not the dogfight that people expected. Rather, it was the former WBC champion getting pummeled and letting his age show. All he […]

In a resounding display of his prowess, Anthony Joshua secured a dominant 5th round TKO victory via corner stoppage over Otto Wallin at the highly-anticipated Day of Reckoning event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The former unified heavyweight champion delivered a masterful performance, effectively dismantling Wallin and showcasing his exceptional skill and determination in the ring. […]

Deontay Wilder did not just take a beating inside the ring on Saturday against Joseph Parker; he’s also getting roasted online, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), with fight fans making fun of his legs, which looked disproportionate to his body size. Nobody: Deontay Wilder legs: pic.twitter.com/TTV0pzrQwU — Shirt-Ish (@Shirt_Ish) December 23, 2023 nah but why […]

In a stunning turn of events at the Day of Reckoning event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joseph Parker secured a unanimous decision victory over Deontay Wilder, derailing the much-anticipated bout between Wilder and Anthony Joshua. The New Zealand heavyweight dominated the former champion, with judges scoring the fight 118-111, 118-110, and 120-108 in his favor. […]

The air crackled with anticipation in Saudi Arabia as Daniel Dubois, the once-beaten prodigy, stepped into the ring against Jarrell Miller, the corpulent controversy magnet. Both men carried the weight of expectation and redemption on their broad shoulders. Dubois, seeking to reclaim his place amongst boxing’s elite after a brutal 2020 KO loss to Oleksandr […]

Floyd Mayweather is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer from 1996 to 2017. He retired with an undefeated world record and won 15 major world championships from super featherweight to light middleweight. He was a Ring magazine champion in five weight classes and a lineal champion in four weight classes. Floyd Mayweather’s net […]

In Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Arena, this weekend’s spotlight falls on the world of boxing as two heavyweight giants, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, gear up for highly anticipated fights. Joshua faces off against Sweden’s Otto Wallin in a thrilling match, while Wilder also steps into the ring, marking his Middle Eastern debut against Joseph Parker. […]

The potential fight between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. for the vacant IBF lightweight title in April in Australia has sent shockwaves through the boxing world. Both fighters are on the cusp of a career-defining moment, and the anticipation for this bout is reaching a fever pitch. Vasyl Lomachenko vs George Kambosos for the […]

Jake Paul hasn’t fought any established opponents to this point in his career, but Friday marked a change as he eyes a cruiserweight title shot in the coming years. Paul knocked out 35-year-old Andre August with a vicious right uppercut in the first round, moving him to 8-1 with five KOs. After putting August on […]

Logan Paul has Jake Paul’s back, firing a shot at Jake’s doubters Friday. Jake earned a victory over Andre August in the first round of their bout. It is safe to say that Logan was hyped for his brother. Logan shared a reaction to Jake Paul’s victory after the fight, via DAZN Boxing. “Wow,” Logan […]

UPDATE: Evander Holyfield claimed to VladTV in December 2023 that the reason behind this mansion debacle was his sister illegally taking out a second mortgage on it.  Evander Holyfield amassed more than $230 million in career earnings. Unfortunately, one purchase played a role in him losing all of that money in 10 years. Holyfield was […]

Heavyweight stars Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are on a collision course, with both fighters’ camps agreeing to a bout scheduled in March. However, that’s not a hundred percent set in stone because Joshua and Wilder first have to overcome their respective opponents later this month of December, according to Mike Coppinger of ESPN. “Anthony […]

In the realm of boxing, a recent sparring session has ignited a renewed debate surrounding gender dynamics in the squared circle, and at the center of it is Claressa Shields, widely known as the ‘GWOAT’ (Greatest Woman of All Time) in boxing, reported by essentiallysports. The controversy involves a video capturing Shields being knocked down […]

The potential unification bout between Teofimo Lopez and Subriel Matias has sent shockwaves through the boxing world. The prospect of an IBF and WBO super-lightweight world title unification bout in June 2024, coinciding with the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, has captured the imagination of fight fans and pundits alike. Both fighters […]

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has called out Tommy Fury for an exhibition fight in Saudi Arabia. Jones Jr. is 54 years old and Fury is 24. Jones Jr. has won world titles from super-middleweight to heavyweight, while Fury is an undefeated prospect. ‼️ Roy Jones Jr, 54, has now confirmed that he’s in talks […]

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez already has potential fights lined up for 2024. Terence Crawford and David Benavidez are among Canelo Alvarez’s possible opponents next year, per Talk Sport’s Michael Benson. “Jaime Mungula, Jermall Charlo and Terence Crawford are reportedly potential opponents for Canelo Alvarez in May, with David Benavidez a potential opponent in […]

Economist Andrew Zimbalist has brought to light a significant disparity in the revenue share of boxers compared to MMA fighters, based on public data from Golden Boy. Zimbalist’s analysis reveals that boxers under Golden Boy promotions receive a substantial 62% of the total event revenue, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the earnings […]

Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion, has set his sights on the winner of the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk bout, with the intention of challenging for the undisputed heavyweight world titles. This declaration comes on the heels of Wilder’s recent defeat to Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated trilogy match, where Fury […]

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 […]