Category: Muhammad Ali

  • Francis Ngannou shares two “dream opponents” that he would have enjoyed fighting in their prime

    Francis Ngannou shares two “dream opponents” that he would have enjoyed fighting in their prime

    UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou shared two “dream opponents” that he would have enjoyed fighting in their prime. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) is set to defend his belt against current interim title holder Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January. Ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with the undefeated Frenchman, ‘The Predator’ made an appearance on […]

  • VIDEO | Muhammad Ali’s casket being brought into funeral

    VIDEO | Muhammad Ali’s casket being brought into funeral

    https://youtu.be/l_J1ylCHCFE On Thursday, the funeral service was held for Muhammad Ali after his passing this past weekend. Several fighters, including Bernard Hopkins, were in attendance at the service for the man who will go down as arguably the greatest boxer of all time. In the video above you can see Ali’s casket being brought into […]

  • VIDEO | Muhammad Ali’s son discusses his father inside and outside the ring

    VIDEO | Muhammad Ali’s son discusses his father inside and outside the ring

    https://youtu.be/IejilJ58TZA Tragedy struck the combat sports world earlier this week when news surfaced that boxing icon Muhammad Ali had passed away at the age of 74. Immediately the combat sports community began paying tribute to the man who many consider to be the greatest boxer of all time. In the video above you can see […]

  • VIDEO | Evander Holyfield reflects on Muhammad Ali’s legacy

    VIDEO | Evander Holyfield reflects on Muhammad Ali’s legacy

    https://youtu.be/nGvVun_J9lk After the tragic death of Boxing legend and cultural icon Muhammad Ali Friday evening, the sporting world quickly began mourning the man who made overwhelming impacts on both boxing and society. Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield spoke on ESPN to reflect on Ali’s career, influence on both boxing and society, and tell a story […]

  • MMA community reacts to the death of Muhammad Ali

    MMA community reacts to the death of Muhammad Ali

    Friday evening, tragic news surfaced that Boxing icon Muhammad Ali had passed away after being placed on life support earlier in the day. Understandably the MMA community immediately began posting their reactions to the death of Ali, who is widely regarded as one of the biggest combat sports icons. Below are some reactions from the […]

  • Conor McGregor reacts to news of Muhammad Ali ‘s death

    Conor McGregor reacts to news of Muhammad Ali ‘s death

    Friday evening, tragic news surfaced that boxing icon Muhammad Ali had passed away after being placed on life support earlier in the day. Immediately the MMA community began mourning Ali, who will live on as one of the most influential men in combat sports. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, who is often compared to Ali, […]

  • BREAKING: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away at age 74

    BREAKING: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away at age 74

    Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74, according to a family spokesperson. News hit Friday afternoon that the three-time heavyweight boxing champion was hospitalized on Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona due to respiratory issues. “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. […]

  • Muhammad Ali reportedly on life support after being hospitalized

    Muhammad Ali reportedly on life support after being hospitalized

    Tragic news surfaced Friday afternoon that legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali had been hospitalized the previous evening and placed on life support in Phoenix, where his family has flown to be with him. While the famed prizefighter was initially hospitalized with respiratory issues, a new report from Mirror has indicated that Ali’s problems are “worse than […]

  • Video: Muhammad Ali YELLS – WHAT’S MY NAME – This Day in Boxing February 6, 1967

    Video: Muhammad Ali YELLS – WHAT’S MY NAME – This Day in Boxing February 6, 1967

    https://youtu.be/H8ZZmkNo6-o Fourty nine years years on this day, one of the greatest combat sport athletes of all time gave Ernie Terrell more than he can handle that historic night. Some believe that the famous ‘what’s my name’ phrase was sparked by religious controversy during the heated tensions of the 60’s however some also believe it […]