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McGregor Chasing New UFC Contract
Conor McGregor claims his current UFC contract is “void” due to the promotion’s $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount+. McGregor explained that his existing agreement—which still has two fights remaining—was built on a pay-per-view (PPV) revenue model that no longer exists under the new Paramount+ deal. The “Notorious” argued because the UFC has increased its profitability […]
Hooker No Longer On Good Terms With Pimblett – ‘I Want To Kick Your Head In'
The tension has escalated between Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett, with the pair slamming each other online. The friction reached a boiling point in January after Pimblett mocked Hooker’s wrestling skills, crudely stating that the New Zealander “couldn’t grapple a rapist off his ma.” Hooker responded by bringing up Ricky, a close friend of Pimblett’s […]
Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming middleweight bout between Callum Walsh and Carlos Ocampo is a compelling matchup that blends rising stardom as well as experience. It also represents the first ever Zuffa Boxing main event. Walsh (15-0, 11 KO’s) has been one of the most talked-about prospects in boxing over the past year. Young, confident, and explosive, Walsh […]
Jon Jones Warns Alex Pereira – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For'
Jon Jones delivered a rebuttal to Alex Pereira, as momentum builds for a showdown at the UFC White House event this summer. The exchange was ignited by a video Pereira filmed at the Brazilian tire shop where he worked before his fighting career. In the clip, the light heavyweight champion displayed a tire with the […]
Matt Damon On Meeting Henry Cejudo – ‘He Is The Guy'
Hollywood star Matt Damon shared a memorable story about a brief, confused encounter with former “double-champ” Henry Cejudo during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. The incident took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles during a UFC event. Damon was backstage chatting with one of the UFC’s lawyers when a “relatively small […]
Usyk Vs. Wilder Voluntary Defense
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has formally authorized Oleksandr Usyk’s request for a voluntary title defense against Deontay Wilder. This pursuit follows Usyk’s repeated victories over the division’s other big names, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. If the deal closes, it will be Usyk’s first time boxing in the United States since his 2019 triumph against […]
Teofimo And Shakur's Explosive Face-Off – ‘Anything Dirty Will Be Reciprocated'
The 140-pound division is set for a showdown as Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson had their roundtable face off ahead of their January 31 fight. Lopez will be defending his WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight titles for the fourth time. The Brooklyn native enters the ring following a dominant unanimous decision win over Arnold […]
Masvidal Teases UFC Return – ‘It’s Very Big News'
Jorge Masvidal is fueling rumors of a UFC return, as talk of a showdown with Conor McGregor increases. Rumors are emerging the two could face off at the UFC White House event on June 14, 2026. Masvidal teased that he has “level-five access” news coming within the next ten days. While he stopped short of […]
Topuria Drops A Hint Over His Return
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has offered an encouraging timeline for his return. Topuria took a break from the UFC to deal with personal issues following his stoppage win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in July 2025 to secure the vacant lightweight belt. While the division moved forward with an interim title fight between […]
Jai Opetaia Joins Zuffa, Is It The Right Move?
Cruiserweight boxer Jai Opetaia has inked a deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing promotion. The agreement with Dana White’s promotion brings the reigning lineal, Ring Magazine, and IBF cruiserweight champion into the Zuffa fold just as the company prepares for its multi-year broadcast debut on Paramount+. Their first event will take place on January 23, […]
Gervonta Davis' WBA Setback
In a move that reshapes the lightweight division, the WBA has reclassified Gervonta Davis as its “Champion in Recess.” This ends Davis’s four-year reign as the full champ, allowing the sanctioning body to move forward with new championship bouts. The downgrade, confirmed by WBA President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, was triggered after a warrant issued for […]
Pimblett Ready To Face Arman, Denies Ducking Him
Paddy Pimblett says he is ready to face Arman Tsarukyan if the Ilia Topuria fight does not present itself. As he prepares to face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, Pimblett has made it clear that he isn’t interested in sitting on the sidelines waiting for Topuria. Topuria […]
Morrell Jr.'s Undisputed Plans – ‘2026 Is Going To Be My Year'
David Morrell Jr. has plans on becoming the undisputed champion at 175 pounds. The 27-year-old suffered his first professional defeat in a clash with David Benavidez in February 2025, losing a unanimous decision at 175. He attempted to rebound in July 2025 against Imam Khataev, and while he walked away with a split-decision victory, the […]
YouTube And iVB Target World Record Boxing Event
YouTube and iVisit Boxing (iVB) have announced a massive event in San Francisco on July 11, 2026, aiming to shatter a nearly century-old attendance record. The project plans to host nearly 150,000 fans at the Civic Center Plaza, which would surpass the current world record of 135,132 set in 1941 when Tony Zale defeated Billy […]
Ortiz Sues Golden Boy, What's Next?
Oscar De La Hoya has hit back at Vergil Ortiz Jr., saying he is still under contract, after the latter filed a lawsuit. Ortiz Jr. is looking for a way out of his partnership with Golden Boy Promotions. The boxer filed a federal lawsuit to terminate his contract, marking a major fracture between the fighter […]
Justin Gaethje Names His Targets
As he prepares to face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, Justin Gaethje has admitted that he is “operating on borrowed time” as he named his ideal fights. Gaethje has identified a specific “hit list” of opponents he wants to beat before retirement. His primary target is lightweight […]
Dalton Smith’s Next Steps
Following Dalton Smith’s victory over Subriel Matias to become the WBC 140-lb champ, there are questions over where he goes next. Smith made history by winning his first world title, as the boxer has spoken about his desire to unify. One of those options could be the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins. Hitchins is […]
Keyshawn Davis Warns Tank Davis – ‘I’m Tank’s Kryptonite'
Keyshawn Davis made a bold claim about Gervonta Davis, claiming he has the blueprint to hand him his first professional knockout loss. The call-out arrives at a crossroads for both men. Keyshawn is in the midst of a career-defining rebuild. After capturing the WBO lightweight title in February 2025 with a stoppage of Denys Berinchyk, […]
UFC 324 – Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming light heavyweight clash between Nikita Krylov and Modestas Bukauskas presents a fascinating bout at UFC 324. Krylov (30-11) has long been one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Few fighters embrace risk the way Krylov does. He fights aggressively, hunts finishes, and rarely shows interest in grinding out […]
Joshua Returns To Training
Anthony Joshua has taken his first steps back into boxing training following the car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his team members. Joshua was a passenger in an SUV on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway when the vehicle collided with a parked truck during an attempt to overtake. The crash claimed the lives of his […]