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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 […]

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 […]