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O’Shaquie Foster's Title Defense Against Raymond Ford
WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster will put his title on the line against Raymond Ford on May 30, 2026. Foster’s journey to this homecoming defense featured a tough last fight against Stephen Fulton. Fulton failed to hit the junior lightweight mark, arriving significantly heavy at 132 lbs. The WBC made a rare mid-air adjustment, […]
UFC 327 – Dominick Reyes vs Johnny Walker: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The light-heavyweight clash between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker is a high-stakes matchup on the upcoming UFC 327 card. Reyes (15-5) burst onto the scene as one of the most dangerous contenders in the division, combining athleticism, speed, and knockout power. His rise was highlighted by a razor-close title fight against Jon […]
Paddy Pimblett's Insane Food Order
UFC’s Paddy Pimblett is as famous for his post-fight “food marathons” as he is for his grappling. In his latest quest, he bought a massive 16-item McDonald’s spread totaling roughly £80 ($105). While the feast was shared among five people—Paddy, his wife Laura, their twin girls, and his cameraman—the sheer scale of the order is […]
Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz MMA Rematch?
An MMA showdown between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz could take place later down the line. MVP co-founder Nikita Bidarian highlighted that while past negotiations with the PFL faltered, the current “financial infrastructure” provided by Netflix has created the perfect environment for the fight. The potential clash serves as a sequel to their August 2023 […]
Makhachev Responds To Topuria's Ducking Claim
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev issued a definitive response to Ilia Topuria, claiming that “unrealistic” financial demands—not a hand injury—were the true reason their fight fell through. While Topuria is currently preparing to headline UFC Freedom 250 against Justin Gaethje, Makhachev insists he was the original choice for the landmark event. Ilia recently alleged that […]
Tyson Fury Vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Breakdown
Tyson Fury ends his retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, as we preview this upcoming fight. After announcing his retirement in January 2025 after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury has undergone a rigorous transformation. Fury spent ten weeks training in the coastal suburbs of Pattaya, Thailand. This will be Fury’s first fight […]
Zayas Says Fundora Ducked Him
Xander Zayas claimed that Sebastian Fundora consciously avoided their mandatory encounter last year in favor of less risky opportunities. The friction dates back to March 2025, when Zayas entered the ring following Fundora’s victory over Chordale Booker. At the time, Zayas was the WBO mandatory challenger and expected an immediate order for the title fight. […]
Dana White On UFC Contract Negotiations – ‘I've Removed Myself'
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed he has removed himself from UFC contract negotiations, opting instead to oversee the creative and promotional growth of the UFC. White revealed that the shift wasn’t forced by TKO, but was a personal choice to preserve his passion for the sport. Since the 2023 merger that created TKO Group Holdings […]
Jon Jones Confronts Man During Road Rage Incident
Jon Jones found himself in a road-side confrontation in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident, which took place on Saturday, April 4, began when Bryan Beltran accused Jones of nearly hitting his vehicle. Beltran shared clips of the encounter to his Instagram, showing a standoff in a parking lot after he reportedly flipped […]
Aspinall's Leg Kick Challenge To Hearn
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall released a new vlog on his YouTube channel documenting a “press day” with Matchroom, where he wanted to kick Eddie Hearn. The following video below shows Aspinall proposing his infamous “dead leg challenge.” When Aspinall tried to sweeten the deal by telling Hearn he could choose the intensity, Hearn stood […]
Crawford Picks Between Inoue And Nakatani
Terence Crawford weighed in on the May 2 clash between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, labeling the bout a “50/50” toss-up. The fight marks the seventh defense of Inoue’s undisputed 122-lb crown. Inoue faces a fellow Japanese superstar in his prime—a man who has moved up through three weight classes to challenge for a fourth […]
De La Hoya Wants Mayweather Rematch
Oscar De La Hoya intensified his campaign for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The 53-year-old De La Hoya claimed that their 2007 encounter included a rematch clause that was legally binding for exactly 365 days. Oscar alleges that the 2007 contract mandated a rematch if requested within one year. According to De La Hoya, Floyd […]
Tszyu Dominates Nurja, Sets Sights On Spence
Tim Tszyu delivered a dominant, albeit cautious, performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over Denis Nurja. The victory keeps Tszyu on track for a potential showdown against Errol Spence Jr. later this year. Tszyu established his jab from the opening bell, systematically dismantling Nurja’s high-guard. By the third round, the Albanian was struggling to […]
Chisora Comes Up Short Against Wilder
Derek Chisora stepped into the ring for the 50th and final time, falling just short against former WBC champion Deontay Wilder. In a fight defined by grit rather than finesse, the judges delivered a split-decision verdict that left the London crowd disappointed. Wilder walked away with a decision on the following scorecards: 115-111, 115-112 and […]
Price Overcomes A Gritty Aquino
Lauren Price successfully navigated the most difficult defense of her unified welterweight crown, seeing off Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino to remain the WBA, IBF, and WBC champion. Despite sustaining heavy facial damage, Price’s technical skills earned her a unanimous decision at the Utilita Arena with scores of 98–92, 98–92, and 99–91. Price spent the […]
Ngannou Shows Off His Power
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou showed off his power in training ahead of his return to MMA to take on Philipe Lins on May 16. The bout will feature on the Rousey vs. Carano card. For Ngannou, this represents a return to his roots after a lucrative multi-year stint in the boxing world, where […]
Promoter Says Fury Vs. Joshua Is A ‘Done Deal'
Kalle Sauerland has claimed that Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is officially a “done deal” for later this year. Sauerland—the co-president of Misfits Boxing—revealed that the bout is targeted for the autumn: AJ-Fury, I’ve heard it’s done for Dublin later this year. September or October. I think that will get announced pretty soon.” The move […]
Moses Itauma Eyes Oleksandr Usyk Fight
Following his stoppage of Jermaine Franklin last week, 21-year-old Moses Itauma says he is “100 percent down” for a fight against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Itauma’s stock rose when he became the first man to stop Franklin. The WBA has ordered Itauma to challenge for their “Regular” title, currently held by Murat Gassiev. Team […]
Warren Demands WBC Action After Usyk-Verhoeven Fight
Frank Warren issued an ultimatum to the WBC: order Oleksandr Usyk to defend his WBC Heavyweight title against Agit Kabayel, or prepare for a lawsuit. The dispute centers on the “freezing out” of Kabayel, the reigning WBC Interim Champion, who has been waiting for his mandatory shot since his sixth-round knockout of Zhilei Zhang in […]
Which Fighters Ducked Terence Crawford?
Three-weight undisputed champion Terence Crawford alleged that Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. chose to avoid him when he was the WBO Welterweight Champion, as he ended up fighting Shawn Porter instead. Crawford, who recently made history by defeating Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight last September, announced his retirement in December 2025. Crawford became only […]