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Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya
Canelo Alvarez

WATCH | Canelo Alvarez confronts Oscar De La Hoya at press conference after 'Golden Boy' mentions drug history

Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2024

The Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia press conference got out of hand today, thanks to Oscar De La Hoya. This Saturday night in Las Vegas, the undisputed super-middleweight champion will return to the ring. Standing opposite the dominant Canelo Alvarez will be the rising prospect, Jaime Munguia. The undefeated Mexican boxer is coming off a knockout win over John Ryder earlier this year, and will now get his crack at the champion.

Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson reveals he's targeting professional boxing debut, wants to face 'a legend of the sport'

Curtis Calhoun - April 30, 2024

Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is the latest MMA legend to express profound interest in moving to boxing. Johnson has gone viral in recent months for his performances in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. He submitted a 250-pound competitor at a recent tournament, shocking the likes of Joe Rogan and others.

Paige VanZant
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Paige VanZant offers update on BKFC deal after signing contract with Misfits Boxing: "I'm here to stay"

Josh Evanoff - April 30, 2024

While Paige VanZant has a new multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing, she’s not done fighting in BKFC either. ’12 Gauge’ has had a strange career since leaving the UFC in mid-2020. Paige VanZant’s deal expired after a submission loss to Amanda Ribas, and she quickly showed interest in signing with Bellator, or other MMA companies. Instead, she shocked MMA fans by signing with David Feldman’s BKFC.

Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder booked for second boxing match, set to face undefeated heavyweight in August

Josh Evanoff - April 30, 2024

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder plans to have not one, but two boxing matches this summer. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has been out of the ring since December. In the co-main event of the ‘Day Of Reckoning’ card, Deontay Wilder faced former champion Joseph Parker. The American was expected to face Anthony Joshua if he could score a victory, but he didn’t. Parker largely dominated Wilder last winter, handing him a unanimous decision defeat.

Canelo Alvarez

Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya continue beef ahead of Jaime Munguia title fight: "I don't want him in my life"

Fernando Quiles - April 28, 2024

There is no love lost between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya. Alvarez, the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion, was once in a partnership with De La Hoya, an International Boxing Hall of Famer. Things quickly deteriorated between the two sides, leading to a nasty split. Canelo is currently signed to Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions promotion, but he had fights under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.

Ryan Garcia, Sean O'Malley
Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman questions Sean O'Malley for considering Ryan Garcia superfight

Harry Kettle - April 27, 2024

UFC legend Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley toying with the idea of a superfight against Ryan Garcia. As we know, Sean O’Malley is sitting pretty at the top of the bantamweight division right now. He’s the world champion, and he’s coming off the back of an emphatic win over Marlon Vera. Now, many are left to wonder what’s next for ‘Suga’.

Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney
Devin Haney

Devin Haney calls for a rematch against Ryan Garcia: "Give the fans a FAIR fight"

Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2024

Devin Haney wants another shot at Ryan Garcia in the boxing ring. ‘The Dream’ returned to the ring on Saturday night to face his longtime rival, ‘KingRy’. The two young boxers faced off on six occasions in the amateurs, splitting the series at three victories apiece. They were supposed to clash as professionals last weekend, with WBC super lightweight gold on the lane. However, after Ryan Garcia missed weight, his bout with Devin Haney was turned into a non-title affair.

Mark Hunt, Dana White
Dana White

Mark Hunt explodes at 'b*tch' Dana White after Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses revealed

Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024

Mark Hunt thinks the recently disclosed Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses show UFC president Dana White is financially low-balling fighters. Garcia stunningly defeated Haney last weekend in their highly-anticipated boxing match. After the fight, their purses were revealed, with Garcia making $50 million and Haney earning $35 million.

Terence Crawford
Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford comeback fight set for August, 'Bud' to target title in fourth weight class

Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2024

Former unified welterweight champion Terence Crawford will be returning to the boxing ring in August. The man known as ‘Bud’ has become one of boxing’s biggest stars. A former unified light welterweight champion, Terence Crawford moved up in weight in 2018. Over the next five years, he would dominate, and earn all the titles there as well. Last July, Crawford made history in a long-awaited clash against Errol Spence Jr.

Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney
Devin Haney

Michael Bisping reacts to Devin Haney’s post-fight celebrations following Ryan Garcia loss: “That’s crazy”

Harry Kettle - April 24, 2024

UFC commentator Michael Bisping has reacted to Devin Haney celebrating following his defeat to Ryan Garcia. Last weekend, Ryan Garcia pulled off quite the upset. He defeated Devin Haney via majority decision, but was unable to capture the belt as a result of him missing weight. Either way, it was quite the shock for many, with Haney suffering the first professional loss of his career.

Ryan Garcia
Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia reveals mind-boggling eight-figure payday for Devin Haney boxing match

Josh Evanoff - April 23, 2024

Ryan Garcia is expecting to make upwards of $50 million for his boxing match against Devin Haney. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend on DAZN pay-per-view. In his return, Garcia faced his longtime rival Devin Haney, whom he faced six times as an amateur. Despite the two splitting their amateur series at three wins each, it was ‘The Dream’ who entered the ring a gigantic betting favorite.

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney
Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia confirms pre-fight antics were faked for Devin Haney boxing match: "I wasn't going to budge for anybody"

Josh Evanoff - April 23, 2024

Ryan Garcia was drinking during training camp for his boxing match with Devin Haney, but he was far from crazy. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in New York against ‘The Dream’. Heading into the bout, Ryan Garcia was a massive betting underdog, and for good reason. In the build-up to his fight against Devin Haney, the boxer repeatedly made strange claims and was admittedly drinking and smoking in training camp.

Paulie Malignaggi, Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia
Devin Haney

Paulie Malignaggi says Ryan Garcia 'exposed' Devin Haney in shocking boxing upset

Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024

Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi feels Devin Haney’s loss to Ryan Garcia exposed a lot of flaws in the WBC super lightweight champ’s skillset. Haney lost to Garcia by majority decision last weekend in New York City. It was a stunning upset after weeks of bizarre behavior by Garcia outside of the ring, but inside of it, Garcia put on a clinic.

Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia
Devin Haney

Devin Haney issues statement following majority decision loss to Ryan Garcia

Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024

WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney has spoken out after his first professional boxing loss to Ryan Garcia. Garcia defeated Haney by majority decision in a stunning upset on Saturday in New York City. After weeks of bizarre behavior before the event, he entered the fight as a significant betting underdog.

Devin Haney

Video | Sean O’Malley mocks Ryan Garcia following his upset win over Devin Haney: “Interesting technique”

Harry Kettle - April 22, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on Ryan Garcia’s upset win over Devin Haney. Last weekend, Ryan Garcia pulled off quite the upset. After months of antics and strange behavior, he somehow managed to overcome and defeat Devin Haney in what proved to be a huge upset. He dropped Haney on multiple occasions, eventually securing a majority decision victory.

Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia criticizes referee Harvey Dock after defeating Devin Haney: "I think he was tripping"

Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024

Ryan Garcia isn’t fond of referee Harvey Dock following his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. Garcia’s punching power paid dividends in the victory over Haney. He rocked “The Dream” in the first round and scored three knockdowns during the fight. “KingRy” believes he should’ve had a KO win in round seven, but Dock took some time to give Garcia a point deduction after Ryan punched Haney as he called for the two to break from a clinch.

Ryan Garcia Gervonta Davis staredown
Gervonta Davis

Oscar De La Hoya lays out stipulation for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia rematch

Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024

Ryan Garcia doesn’t see himself having a rematch against Gervonta “Tank” Davis with the exception of one stipulation. Back in April 2023, Garcia was stopped by “Tank” in the seventh round after receiving a mammoth body shot that he couldn’t recover from. “KingRy” has rebounded with two wins in a row, including the biggest victory of his pro boxing career over Devin Haney this past Saturday. Following Garcia’s win over Haney, many are wondering if it opens the door for a potential rematch between “KingRy” and “Tank.”

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney
Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia drank alcohol "every single night" before defeating Devin Haney: "What happened? I won"

Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024

Ryan Garcia has made quite the claim following his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. “KingRy” and “The Dream” shared the ring inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this past Saturday night. Garcia provided the stunning fireworks with three knockdowns, overcoming a point deduction for the majority decision win. This fight was not contested for Haney’s WBC junior welterweight gold because Garcia missed weight.