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PHOTO | One judge made math error when adding up Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury score
Last Saturday night, England’s Tyson Fury stepped into the ring with American knockout puncher Deontay Wilder to battle for the WBC heavyweight title. Despite being the underdog heading into the fight, the Brit out-performed his foe for the majority of the contest, save the eighth and 12th rounds when he was knocked down by his […]
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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder call out Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s Saturday night classic seemed to create more questions than it answered, as we’re all left wondering if the draw verdict was fare, if the pair will engage in an immediate rematch, and of course, which man will be the first to battle unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. Speaking at the […]
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Promoter claims Tyson Fury was not competing on a “level playing field” in fight with Deontay Wilder
Saturday night’s highly anticipated WBC Heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder exceeded most fans expectations. The “Gypsy King” and the “Bronze Bomber” both entered last night’s main attraction sporting undefeated professional records. Tyson Fury came in 27-0, while Deontay Wilder sported a flawless 40-0 record. Tyson Fury appeared to be getting the […]
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Tyson Fury calls for an investigation against the judge who scored the fight for Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury nearly shocked the world last night in Los Angeles. Fury challenged WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in a highly anticipated fight, with both men entering the contest sporting undefeated professional records. Ultimately, Fury, who was the underdog, found success against Wilder throughout success fight. That was until Wilder knocked him to the canvas, […]
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Tyson Fury believes he could have caused a riot after Deontay Wilder fight
On Saturday night, Tyson Fury stepped into the ring with WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder. Despite being the underdog heading into the fight, the Brit dominated the majority of the contest, save the eighth and 12th rounds when he was dropped by his powerful opponent. Despite his success throughout the fight, Tyson Fury was not […]
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Report: Tyson Fury to donate $10m purse to people in need
Tyson Fury pocketed a hefty $10 million purse for his Saturday night draw with WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder. Apparently, however, he does not plan on keeping much of it. Pre-fight, “The Gypsy King” reportedly announced his intention to donate his purse to people in need. “I’m going to give it to the poor and […]
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Pros react to instant classic Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury bout
Last night, Deontay Wilder attempted to defend his WBC heavyweight title opposite resurgent Englishman Tyson Fury. The pair battled for the full 12 rounds. Tyson Fury dominated the majority of the bout, befuddling his smaller opponent with his range, quickness and often impenetrable defense. That being said, it was Wilder who authored the two biggest […]
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Boxer Adonis Stevenson in ‘critical condition’ after KO loss to Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were not the only world class boxers to compete last night. Thousands of miles away from their showdown in Los Angeles, long-time WBC light heavyweight champ Adonis Stevenson attempted to defend his title for a 10th time against Ukraine’s Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Quebec City, Canada. After ten fairly competitive rounds, Gvozdyk cranked […]
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Deontay Wilder explains what went through his head when Tyson Fury stood up after 12-round knockdown
In the 12th round of his riveting title fight with England’s Tyson Fury, WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder uncorked a combination that seemed to secure his victory. In an instant, Fury was supine on the canvas, arms at his sides, staring up at the Jumbotron. It looked like it was all over. But then Fury got […]
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Tyson Fury explains how he got to his feet after 12th-round knockdown in Deontay Wilder fight
Last night, undefeated heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder battled to a draw after 12 thrilling rounds of action. Unfortunately, this outcome was shadowed in controversy, as the majority of onlookers felt Fury did enough to earn a win. Wilder, of course, was not without his moments in the contest. The American’s biggest moment […]
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VIDEO | Watch the look on Deontay Wilder’s face when Tyson Fury rose from the dead
The highly anticipated Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury fight exceeded expectations tonight in Los Angeles, California. Both men entered tonight’s contest holding undefeated professional records. Deontay Wilder entered tonight’s event sporting a perfect 40-0 record. His most recent victory occured this past March in New York, where he defeated Luis Ortiz via tenth-round TKO. As […]
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Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury declared a draw (Highlights)
One of the biggest fights of the year will take place this evening in Los Angeles, as undefeated boxers Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury square off for the “Bronze Bomber’s” WBC heavyweight title. Deontay Wilder enters tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional record of 40-0. His latest victory occurred this past March in New York, […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Golden Boy MMA fighter Fernie Garcia has heard promotion is planning another event
Last Saturday night, Oscar De La Hoya promoted his first-ever MMA event under the Golden Boy MMA banner. In the weeks leading up to this MMA card, which was headlined by a trilogy fight between UFC Hall of Famers Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, there was plenty of reason to believe it was a one-off […]
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Dana White eviscerates ‘cokehead junkie’ Oscar De La Hoya for allowing Chuck Liddell to fight
File UFC President Dana White into the group of people who seemed to strongly disapprove of last weekend’s Tito Ortiz vs. Chuck Liddell rematch. Speaking on the UFC Unfiltered podcast, the UFC boss unleashed a virulent tirade against the bout’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya, Tito Ortiz, and the California State Athletic Commission for allowing this fight […]
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Chael Sonnen gives harsh critique of Tito Ortiz vs. Chuck Liddell ‘disaster’
Last weekend, UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz met for a third time. They did so in the main event of the first MMA card promoted by long-time boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya. While some fight fans were impressed by Oscar De La Hoya’s first MMA offering, Bellator MMA star Chael […]
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Joe Rogan wonders if we’ll see kicks in Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa fight
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has heard all of the buzz about Floyd Mayweather and Tenshin Nasukawa’s RIZIN 14 exhibition boxing match, and like pretty much everybody else inside the combat sports bubble, he’s not really sure what to expect. Speaking on a recent Fight Companion episode of his popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan […]
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Tenshin Nasukawa sends a warning to Floyd Mayweather
The story of Floyd Mayweather and Tenshin Nasukawa’s New Years Eve showdown has been a strange one. The contest was first announced earlier this month, but the excitement was promptly stomped out by Floyd Mayweather, who claimed he’d been ‘blindsided’ by the bout’s promoter, Rizin Fighting Federation. Then, in a surprising twist, Mayweather announced that […]
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Amir Khan reaching new levels under guidance of new head coach
Amir Khan dubbed it the “most satisfying performance” of his career. A heavy underdog in his last bout against Honorio “The Rock” Banario, Khan prevailed — and in style. It was a victory of epic proportions for the 24-year-old Singaporean, who bashed down the door for a shot at the vacant ONE Lightweight World Title. […]
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Oscar De La Hoya says he will probably continue promoting MMA, tells free agents to call him
This Saturday, long-time boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya will promote his first MMA show under the Golden Boy MMA banner. The card will be topped by a rematch between UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz (watch it here). Initially, Oscar De La Hoya was noncommittal on his future as an MMA […]
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Oscar De La Hoya scolds Dana White for telling fighters when to retire
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz’s trilogy fight is just around the corner. The fight, which is being promoted by Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions, goes down this Saturday, November 24. As this trilogy fight between the two MMA legends looms on the horizon, many members of the MMA community are quite excited. […]
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Chael Sonnen: Floyd Mayweather ‘will be 50-1’ after bout with Tenshin Nasukawa
The mysterious RIZIN 14 showdown between undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and 20-year-old kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa is apparently back on. According to Mayweather, however, it will merely be a boxing exhibition… just three, three-minute rounds of “moving around” for yet another mammoth payday. While Floyd Mayweather seems to think this fight with Tenshin Nasukawa […]
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Floyd Mayweather vs Tenshin Nasukawa back on for RIZIN 14, rule set revealed
It’s been a bit of a weird ride in the build-up to RIZIN 14 as it gets its main event sorted out. But that main event will indeed end up being a collision between all-time boxing great, Floyd Mayweather and superstar Japanese kickboxing prodigy, Tenshin Nasukawa. After Mayweather called the fight off due to being ‘completely […]
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Dana White responds after Floyd Mayweather requests to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather (50-0 Boxing) is interested in setting up a super-fight with current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA). Of course, Floyd Mayweather is requesting that this potential contest take place inside the ring under official boxing rules. However, according to UFC President Dana White, the only way “Money” will ever […]
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Floyd Mayweather: ‘My way, my rules’ for potential fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Floyd Mayweather vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov could still happen. If the fight between the undefeated boxer and undefeated mixed martial artist does happen, well, the rules would seem to be quite simple. Mayweather believes the fight has to be inside the boxing ring, just like his fight with Conor McGregor in August of 2017. Nurmagomedov first floated the […]
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Floyd Mayweather says Tenshin Nasukawa fight is back on the table
Earlier this month, BJPENN.COM reported that undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather had signed on for a shocking fight with undefeated kickboxing wunderkind Tenshin Nasukawa under the Rizin banner. The fight was said to be scheduled for December 31 in Tokyo, Japan, and the rules for the bout were apparently being negotiated. Then it all came […]
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Conor McGregor not interested in drinking Proper No. Twelve with Nurmagomedov or Mayweather
Conor McGregor has shared glasses of his new Proper No. Twelve with a number of celebrities over the last few weeks, but he won’t be offering any to his recent opponents Floyd Mayweather or Khabib Nurmagomedov. During a recent interview with Entrepreneur.com, the Irish star was asked which of these two former opponents he’d prefer […]
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Oscar De La Hoya gives positive update on Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 ticket sales
On November 24, former UFC light heavyweight champs Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will meet for a third time. The pair will collide in the main event of the first mixed martial arts offering from Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. Given the fact that Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz are both believed to […]
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Oscar De La Hoya on Floyd Mayweather teasing a fight in RIZIN: ‘it’s ridiculous’
For about three days, the combat sports world was set into a frenzy thanks to the announcement of all-time boxing great, Floyd Mayweather vs Japanese kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa at RIZIN 14 on New Year’s Eve. Why for only three days? Well, that’s because the ‘blindsided’ Mayweather would call the fight off. This didn’t end […]