-
VIDEO | Mike Tyson shows off impressive power ahead of boxing return
Mike Tyson recently hinted at a return to boxing and it looks like he’s taking it seriously. A few weeks ago, Tyson did an Instagram Live where he said he’s interested in doing charity boxing matches. It immediately caught the attention of the boxing world as they wanted to see what “Iron Mike” looked like. […]
-
Report | Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua in discussion to take place in December
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may finally get the chance to fight one another. Fury and Joshua are two of the biggest stars in boxing and hold all the heavyweight titles. So, a unification bout makes sense, but contractual issues made that fight unlikely to happen. Now, however, according to several reports, there are early […]
-
Mike Tyson explains why Floyd Mayweather will make a great boxing trainer
Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes that pound-for-pound great Floyd Mayweather will make a great boxing trainer if that is what he chooses to do in retirement. Mayweather is retired from boxing, though he’s kept the door open for a return and has teased high-profile matchups against MMA fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. Still, […]
-
Mike Tyson is planning a return to boxing!
One of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport, Mike Tyson, is planning on making a return to the squared circle. The former world heavyweight champion, Tyson, recently revealed to rapper T.I. during a Instagram Live session that he is back in training and hopes to participate in some exhibition bouts for charity […]
-
VIDEO | Boxer Dillian Whyte shows off violent knockout win in his lone MMA bout
Today, Dillian Whyte is one of the top heavyweight boxers in the world. Way back in 2008, however, the pugilist strapped on 4 oz. gloves for an MMA bout. He won it in emphatic fashion. In a Friday morning Twitter post, Whyte shared footage of his lone MMA bout, which saw him turn the lights […]
-
Paulie Malignaggi confirms he’s been contacted about boxing rematch with Artem Lobov
In 2019, at BKFC 6, Paulie Malignaggi stepped through the ropes for a bare-knuckle boxing match with MMA product Artem Lobov. Despite possessing far more pure boxing experience, Malignaggi lost a tight decision to his rival. Given the competitive nature of the bout, there was some talk of a rematch between the two. Speaking to […]
-
Tyson Fury calls for Anthony Joshua to join him in home workout video
Tyson Fury wants to partner up with Anthony Joshua to create a home lockdown workout video. During the coronavirus pandemic, “The Gypsy King” has been keeping busy at home. Fury has been posting workout tutorials on social media alongside his wife, Paris Fury. Now he wants to take his videos to the next level with […]
-
Mike Tyson believes MMA fighters will always earn less than boxers
Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes MMA fighters will never earn as much as boxers. The extensive history of boxing has provided a lucrative career path for veterans of the sport including Mike Tyson. The retired athlete earned a whopping $400 million in the ring and had a total net worth of $685 million (according to […]
-
Eddie Hearn believes Dana White’s determination to promote UFC 249 is “bad taste”
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has been vocal about his admiration for UFC President Dana White in the past, but he can’t get behind White’s determination to promote the UFC 249 card amid the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s unbelievable, I’d like to think that in boxing, there’s no-one more roll your sleeves up and get on with […]
-
Bob Arum says Dana White should be “ashamed” for continuing to put on events
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has blasted UFC president Dana White for continuing to put on shows despite the coronavirus pandemic. The combat sports industry has been put on hold to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Boxing events have been postponed, and the UFC has already held off on three fight cards. However, Dana White is […]
-
Artem Lobov says he’s been approached about boxing rematch with Paulie Malignaggi
Artem Lobov is interested in fighting Paulie Malignaggi again but this time doing it in boxing. Lobov and Malignaggi fought last summer at BKFC 6 where it was a highly-anticipated bout. But, it was “The Russian Hammer” who edged out a decision win. Following the fight, many thought a rematch would make sense but Dave […]
-
Heather Hardy blasts Billy Joe Saunders for controversial video, Saunders issues apology
Boxer turned Bellator MMA fighter Heather Hardy was initially very unimpressed with a controversial video posted by boxer Billy Joe Saunders, but later accepted his apology. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, many fighters have been posting “how-to” videos on social media. That includes Boxing star Billy Joe Saunders who filmed himself striking a […]
-
Billy Joe Saunders apologizes for video showing how to beat women
Boxing star Billy Joe Saunders has apologized for a controversial video he recently released showing him how to beat women. A video circulated this weekend of Saunders striking a punching bag and telling the audience this is how to take care of your female partner if she is acting up. The video has been met […]
-
IOC under fire after multiple fighters catch COVID-19 at Olympic boxing tournament
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under fire after a pair of Turkish boxers and their coach tested positive for COVID-19 at an Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in London last week. Eyup Gozgec, the president of the Turkish Boxing Federation, is disappointed with the IOC for allowing the boxers to compete at the Road To […]
-
Dana White says the sport of boxing is a ‘mess’ and in ‘big trouble’
UFC president Dana White believes the sport of boxing is in big trouble as the future of Zuffa Boxing remains unknown. It’s no secret that Dana White’s first love was boxing, but thankfully for mixed martial arts fans all around the world, he was able to land on his feet in the UFC, building a fantastic […]
-
Boxer Amir Khan offers up massive facility amid hospital bed shortage
Boxer Amir Khan is doing his part to help lessen the strain the coronavirus pandemic is having on the health care system in his native England. On Wednesday morning, Khan took to Twitter to announce that he is offering up a massive, four-story, 60,000 square foot facility that he owns — originally intended for weddings […]
-
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy postponed
The Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy has been pushed back until the fall of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic hasn’t just affected MMA, the world of boxing has taken a big hit too. Amid fears of contagion in large crowds, almost all major sporting events have been postponed or cancelled. As […]
-
Boxer Otto Wallin believes he has COVID-19
Otto Wallin, a former opponent of boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, believes he’s caught COVID-19. Wallin made this announcement during an interview with TMZ. He explained that his mother recently visited him in New York City, and that she began to feel ill after returning home to Sweden. Her boyfriend also fell ill, and later […]
-
Mike Tyson predicts we will see more MMA vs. boxing crossover fights
Boxing legend Mike Tyson predicts that we will see more MMA vs. boxing crossover bouts in the future, including potentially with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Tyson recently spoke to The Sportsman and gave a fascinating interviewing answering questions about a wide variety of topics. Many of the topics included Tyson’s own boxing career, but he was […]
-
VIDEO | 16 year old Andy Ruiz Jr. spars UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski
Footage has recently been released of a 16-year-old Andy Ruiz Jr. sparring with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski. The combat sports world has gone into lockdown over the course of the last few weeks as a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak. Therefore, fans are taking comfort in the knowledge that there is a […]
-
Floyd Mayweather shuts down plans to fight again in 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has shut down his plans to fight again in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent deaths of his family members. Many boxing and martial arts gyms have shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe, making it hard for athletes to train for fights. Not only […]
-
Report | Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin agree to trilogy fight
Some exciting news from the boxing world: According to a report from Lance Pugmire of The Athletic, Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin “have verbally agreed on financial terms to stage their trilogy fight.” According to The Athletic’s report, Canelo still intends to battle Billy Joe Saunders in a super middleweight unification bout in his next […]
-
Eddie Hearn admits he’s ‘jealous’ of how UFC controls the sport and fighters
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is reportedly jealous over the UFC’s control of the sport of MMA. As the man behind Matchroom Boxing, Hearn has always had an appreciation for the world’s largest MMA promotion, the UFC. The Boxing promoter admitted he is envious over the promotion and its evolving brand, cultivated by UFC President Dana […]
-
VIDEO | New footage shows Gervonta Davis allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend in public
New footage has emerged of undefeated boxing star Gervonta Davis allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend in public at a basketball game in early February. This new footage, which was captured by security cameras and obtained by TMZ Sports, can be viewed below. Content Warning: Intimate Partner Violence As TMZ reports, this footage not only corroborates the […]
-
Joe Rogan: Logan Paul’s wrestling is ‘no joke’
Joe Rogan is impressed by the wrestling chops of YouTube celebrity Logan Paul. Paul has been the subject of many combat sports headlines over the last year, primarily due to his pair of boxing matches with rival YouTuber KSI — one amateur and one pro — but more recently due to a wild training session […]
-
Josie Harris, ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather, dead at 40
Josie Harris, the mother of three children with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, has passed away at age 40 after being found dead in her car. TMZ Sports confirmed that Harris was found dead at her home in Valencia, California on Tuesday night after being found unresponsive in her vehicle. Police pronounced Harris dead at the […]
-
Dillon Danis reacts to Paulo Costa’s sparring session with Logan Paul
Bellator MMA talent Dillon Danis has a long-standing beef with YouTube star Logan Paul and his brother Jake. Based on this grudge, it should come as no surprise that Danis had something to say about Paul’s recent sparring session with UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa. Paul and Costa sparred at the UFC Performance Institute last […]
-
Bob Arum trashes MMA, but admits Dana White feud is fabricated for mutual benefit
It’s no secret that boxing promoter Bob Arum is not an MMA fan. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, Arum once again disparaged the entire sport. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s trash,” Arum said. “I don’t like it. I don’t like to watch it. “I’m not going to say that this is […]