Boxing News
Fabricio Werdum announces intentions to move full-time to boxing: "I want to add another belt on the wall"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has announced his intentions to get into boxing. The Brazilian was last seen in action at PFL 3 in May 2021. That bout being a no-contest against Renan Ferreira that was originally labeled a knockout loss for Werdum. The bout was overturned after it was discovered his foe had tapped during a previous armbar attempt.
Holly Holm would KO Katie Taylor in what would be "the biggest women’s boxing fight of all time," says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn believes Holly Holm would have a ton of success should she get the chance to box Katie Taylor. Recently, it was reported by an Irish outlet that Holm is the frontrunner to face Taylor next. It was originally expected that Taylor would have an immediate rematch with Amanda Serrano, but negotiations have stalled and now Holm, who has one fight left on her UFC deal, has been linked to the fight.
Canelo vs. GGG 3 set for September 17 in Las Vegas
Susan Cox - May 24, 2022
Hot off the presses, ‘Canelo vs. GGG 3’ was just announced by DAZN Boxing. The highly anticipated trilogy will take place September 17. DANZ broke the news via ‘Twitter‘ with an Official Fight Trailer:
Floyd Mayweather drops Don Moore with a nasty body shot in Abu Dhabi (Video)
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Floyd Mayweather gave Don Moore a beatdown in Abu Dhabi. Mayweather and Moore collided in an eight-round exhibition match on May 21. The bout was initially supposed to take place atop a helipad in Dubai. Plans changed after the passing of UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.
Anderson Silva scores knockdown during exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 21, 2022
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva scored a brutal knockdown during his exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado. Silva and Machado squared off in an eight-round contest at 194-pounds this evening in Abu Dhabi.
Anderson Silva says a fight with Jake Paul could be next: "I'm preparing my body for a challenge"
Josh Evanoff - May 20, 2022
Anderson Silva believes that a boxing match with Jake Paul can indeed be next. ‘The Spider’ is set to face Bruno Machado this weekend in his third bout since leaving the UFC in 2020. The fight is set to be the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather’s return against Don Moore.
Ali Abdelaziz responds after being dubbed a 'rat' by Jake Paul: 'Somebody is going to have to pay for what he said'
Susan Cox - May 20, 2022
Jake Paul has targeted Ali Abdelaziz and the notable MMM manager is not impressed. Ali Abdelaziz, the founder and president of ‘Dominance MMA Management’ is a former fighter himself, as well as a Renzo Gracie black belt and 4th degree Judo black belt. Abdelaziz works with notable fighters, including Kamaru Usman.
Floyd Mayweather announces helipad boxing event is back on for this weekend
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will still be boxing after all. Mayweather was supposed to box Don Moore on May 14th atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai. Former UFC champion Anderson Silva was set to be on the card as well. However, just days before the event, due to the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which has prompted the country to announce a three-day suspension of work, the event was canceled.
NFL legend Frank Gore scores nasty faceplant KO in pro boxing debut (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022
Former NFL star Frank Gore made his professional boxing debut against Yaya Olorunsola in tonight’s Gamebred Boxing co-main event. The football legend, Gore, spent ten seasons with the 49ers, three with the Indianapolis Colts, and one each with the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. During his 16-year NFL career, Gore rushed for exactly 16,000 yards.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore fight card cancelled
Susan Cox - May 13, 2022
The Floyd Mayweather vs Don Moore exhibition fight has been cancelled. It was to be boxing legend Floyd Mayweather against fellow undefeated pugilist ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore on Saturday, May 14th atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai. The two were to battle in the Global Titans Fight Series pay-per-view (PPV) main event.
Mike Tyson won't face criminal charges for plane attack
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2022
Mike Tyson will not be charged for assaulting a man on an airplane. On April 20, a video went viral that showed Tyson repeatedly punching a man in the face on an airplane. The video showed the man bugging Tyson and his reps say had alleged the man threw a water bottle at him and annoyed him repeatedly prior to the attack. An attorney for the man, meanwhile, had argued no bottle was thrown -and blamed the incident on his client being “overly excited.”
Brendan Schaub sounds off on Dana White blasting Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury: "Now that you don't have your hand in the pie, it's stupid?"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2022
Brendan Schaub doesn’t seem to be a fan of Dana White’s comments on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. The two heavyweight champions are in talks for a proposed boxing match next year. While the bout hasn’t been confirmed, Fury and Ngannou have stated it will happen. The pair even had a brief staredown in the ring after The Gypsy King’s victory over Dillian Whyte.
Dana White shuts down potential Francis Ngannou-Tyson Fury fight: "F**king waste of time, energy, and money"
Cole Shelton - May 3, 2022
Dana White isn’t too interested in making a fight between Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. Ngannou has talked about boxing for months now and that only increased after Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte and brought the UFC champ in the ring to hype up a potential fight. However, in order for such a fight to come to fruition, ‘The Predator’ would need the UFC’s blessing and it doesn’t appear Dana White is willing to provide that.
‘Mayweather vs. Moore’ fight card set to feature Anderson Silva and Badou Jack
Susan Cox - May 3, 2022
It has been confirmed that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will make his return to the squared circle for a special eight-round exhibition match against fellow undefeated pugilist ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore. The event will take place on Saturday May 14, 2022 atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai.
Dana White admits he's debating signing Jake Paul to the UFC: "I look at it sometimes, it's intriguing"
Josh Evanoff - May 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White admits he’s intrigued by the possibility of signing Jake Paul to the promotion. The executive and the YouTuber-turned-boxer have had their arguments, to say the least. Paul has made his name in the combat sports world by calling out UFC fighters, and White. To his credit, he has knocked out two former UFC competitors, Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
Kamaru Usman responds to Jake Paul mocking his Canelo Alvarez callout: "You and me locked in a room, who makes it out alive?"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wasn’t a fan of Jake Paul poking fun at his Canelo Alvarez callout. Over the last few months, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been searching for a boxing match with the Mexican superstar. At first, Alvarez completely downplayed a matchup with the UFC champion. However, he’s since noted that he’d be open to fighting him, just not now.
Henry Cejudo offers to train Jake Paul for MMA at Fight Ready: I will take care of him”
Susan Cox - May 2, 2022
Henry Cejudo is offering up his services to train Jake Paul for MMA. ‘Triple C’, 35, is a former professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. Cejudo is the former Ultimate Fighting Championship Flyweight Champion and Bantamweight Champion.
Nate Diaz gives hilarious reaction to Jake Paul's claim that he would beat Canelo (Video)
Christopher Taylor - May 1, 2022
Nate Diaz offered up a hilarious reaction when asked for his thoughts on Jake Paul’s claim that he would beat Canelo Alvarez. Prior to Saturday’s historic ‘Taylor vs. Serrano‘ fight at Madison Square Garden, event promoters Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn exchanged some verbal jabs.