Boxing News
Deontay Wilder "most definitely" interested in boxing Francis Ngannou
Ryan Harkness - October 12, 2022
If Francis Ngannou finds it difficult to lock in a boxing superfight against the mercurial Tyson Fury, he now has a solid backup in Deontay Wilder. Ngannou is currently sitting out the rest of 2022 with a bad knee injury suffered in his heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane in January. That also happened to be the last bout on his UFC contract, and his management believes a five year sunset clause overrides the promotion’s standard champion clause. If they’re right, Francis Ngannou will become a free agent at the start of 2023.
Tyron Woodley warns Anderson Silva from underestimating Jake Paul in boxing match: "He's training his a*s off"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2022
Tyron Woodley hopes that Anderson Silva isn’t taking Jake Paul lightly. ‘The Spider’ and ‘The Problem Child’ are set to faceoff on Showtime pay-per-view later this month. It’ll be Silva’s third boxing match since exiting the UFC in 2020. Since then, he’s captured lopsided victories in the ring over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz.
Tyson Fury slated to return to the ring on December 3 against Derek Chisora
Harry Kettle - October 11, 2022
Tyson Fury is reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to fight Derek Chisora for the third time in his career. For many months now, ever since his win over Dillian Whyte back in April, Tyson Fury has gone back and forth between retiring and teasing a comeback for another fight. He’s contemplated getting into the ring against the likes of Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk, but with none of those match-ups coming to fruition, many were left to wonder who he would battle in his proposed return date of December 3.
Rizin keen to book Nate Diaz vs Floyd Mayweather
Andrew Whitelaw - October 10, 2022
Rizin are interested in booking a boxing super fight between Nate Diaz and Floyd Mayweather. The Stockton legend is now a free agent having fought out his UFC contract with a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279. In his post fight interview, the 37-year-old said,
Greg Hardy earns second-round KO in boxing debut (Video)
Fernando Quiles - October 9, 2022
Greg Hardy isn’t done swinging leather following his UFC release. Hardy was back in action this past Saturday night, but this time he was in a boxing match. Hardy went one-on-one with Mike Cook, who competed under the BYB bare-knuckle fighting promotion last year. Black Sheep Boxing promoted the Hardy vs. Cook bout. Hardy scored the second-round knockout.
Daniel Cormier shares prediction for upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match: "Honestly, he’s a kid that’s in his prime"
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2022
Former two division UFC champion Daniel Cormier has shared his prediction for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match. It will be UFC legend, Anderson Silva, getting in the boxing ring with Jake Paul on Saturday, October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jake Paul reacts after Eddie Hearn files $100 million lawsuit for fight fixing allegations: “I’m 5-0 in lawsuits”
Susan Cox - October 8, 2022
Jake Paul is reacting after Eddie Hearn Files $100 million lawsuit for fight fixing allegations. It was back in August of this year when Glenn Feldman, who was the lone official overseeing the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia, scored in favor of Usyk.
Jake Paul still interested in matchup with Nate Diaz after Anderson Silva fight: "There’s beef between Nate Diaz and I"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2022
Jake Paul still has his eye on a showdown with UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz. The Stockton native is fresh off his fight over Tony Ferguson last month at UFC 279. The headliner came together on short notice after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight for the main event. As a result, ‘El Cucuy’ was bumped to the headliner against Diaz.
Jake Paul plans to keep a "close eye" on Uriah Hall vs. Le'Veon Bell as he hints at fighting the winner in the future
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Jake Paul believes he could be fighting the winner of Uriah Hall vs. Le’Veon Bell in the future. Paul is set to headline a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on October 29 against Anderson Silva in what will be the toughest test of his career. Along with that, it was announced today that former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall will take on former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell on the undercard.
Le’Veon Bell reacts after booking fight with UFC veteran Uriah Hall on Paul-Silva undercard: “Hall is going to feel my punching power and tap out”
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Le’Veon Bell believes his power will be too much for Uriah Hall. On Thursday, it was revealed that Bell is set to make his pro boxing debut against the longtime UFC middleweight contender in Hall. It’s an intriguing matchup given Hall had recently announced his retirement while Bell is coming off a KO win over Adrian Peterson in an exhibition fight.
Jake Paul down for difficult matchups after Anderson Silva, but still interested in boxing KSI: "I can step in there and knock them out"
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
Despite his want for better competition, Jake Paul is still down to box his longtime YouTube foe KSI. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul ended the rivalry with a brutal sixth-round knockout. Since that time, he’s taken some time off due to several canceled comeback fights.
Jake Paul hits back at idea that Anderson Silva isn't representing MMA in boxing match: "He just doesn't want that pressure"
Josh Evanoff - October 5, 2022
Jake Paul doesn’t buy the idea that Anderson Silva isn’t representing MMA in their upcoming clash. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In their first encounter earlier in the year, Paul scored a close split-decision victory. In the rematch, he ended the rivalry with a vicious sixth-round knockout.
Chael Sonnen shares the “strong leading candidate” for Jake Paul’s mixed martial arts debut
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Chael Sonnen is sharing the ‘strong leading candidate’ for Jake Paul’s mixed martial arts debut. Jake Paul has apparently announced his move to MMA, and Chael Sonnen is weighing in on exactly who he should fight.
Professional boxer Adrien Broner calls out Nate Diaz: "I will give yo ass everything you looking for"
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
Professional boxer Adrien Broner, who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, has called out Nate Diaz. Broner (34-4-1 Boxing) last competed in February of 2021, earning a unanimous decision win over Jovanie Santiago. That victory had snapped a three-fight winless skid for ‘The Problem’, as Adrien had previously suffered losses to Manny Pacquiao and Mikey Garcia, this while fighting to a draw with Jessie Vargas.
Jake Paul reveals MMA debut could be incoming after Anderson Silva bout: "I’m working with a big organization right now"
Josh Evanoff - September 29, 2022
Jake Paul could be headed to MMA sooner rather than later. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul moved to 2-0 in the series with the former UFC champion. The YouTuber-turned-boxer scored a devastating sixth-round knockout, ending the feud.
Fans call racism after politician throws flowers at Floyd Mayweather during Rizin 38
Andrew Whitelaw - September 28, 2022
Floyd Mayweather got the job done with TKO win in the second round of his exhibition fight with Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 38 last weekend. But it was a moment before the bout started that made waves online. After the Japanese was handed a bouquet of flowers in the ring, Takushi Okuno – leader of Burdock political party then threw Mayweather’s down at his feet in a sign of clear disrespect towards the boxing icon.
Noboyuki Sakakibara apologizes after “vile individual” disrespected Floyd Mayweather at Super RIZIN
Susan Cox - September 26, 2022
Noboyuki Sakakibara is apologizing after ‘vile individual’ disrespected Floyd Mayweather at Super RIZIN. Super RIZIN featured Floyd Mayweather’s return to Japan to fight Mikuru Asakura on Saturday September 24th at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama.
Jake Paul claims Floyd Mayweather is “ruining his legacy” by fighting no-name guys in RIZIN, challenges ‘Money’ to a real fight
Susan Cox - September 26, 2022
Jake Paul is claiming Floyd Mayweather is ‘ruining his legacy’ by fighting no-name guys in RIZIN and is challenging ‘Money’ to a real fight. Paul has had an ongoing rivalry with Mayweather, 45, ever since the former faced Jake’s brother Logan Paul in the boxing ring in 2021. That bout was billed as an entertainment event, and although it had eight, three minute rounds, there were no judges and there was no official winner.