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Jake Paul, Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn

Jake Paul and Eddie Hean make $1 million bet on Amanda Serrano-Katie Taylor fight

Cole Shelton - April 28, 2022

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn have upped the stakes for the highly-anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor fight on Saturday. Serrano and Taylor are set to become the first female main event in Madison Square Garden history between two of the best women’s boxers of all time. Taylor will be defending her WBA, IBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles as Serrano is moving up to make the fight happen.

Jake Paul
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Jake Paul agrees with "Rat" manager Ali Abdelaziz about Alvarez/Usman fight: "Canelo is ducking a lot of people"

Josh Evanoff - April 28, 2022

Jake Paul may not agree with Ali Abdelaziz on much. However, the YouTuber-turned-boxer seems to think the manager is right about Canelo Alvarez vs. Kamaru Usman. Over the last few days, the well-known MMA manager and the boxer have gone back and forth. The main point of contention between the two men is that Canelo Alvarez has repeatedly shot down fighting UFC champion Kamaru Usman. Ali Abdelaziz, who represents ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, has blasted the boxer for turning down the fight to box Dmitry Bivol.

Sean O'Malley, Francis Ngannou, UFC 270
Francis Ngannou

Sean O’Malley believes Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury botched their in-ring confrontation: “At least fake it”

Harry Kettle - April 28, 2022

UFC star Sean O’Malley believes Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury could’ve done more with their in-ring confrontation. Last Saturday night, Tyson Fury knocked Dillian Whyte out in the sixth round of their Wembley showdown. In the immediate aftermath of the fight, Fury welcomed UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou into the ring in order to promote a potential crossover fight between them in the future.

Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett shares his thoughts on a potential UFC fight with Logan Paul: “I think I’d submit him quite easily and quite quickly”

Harry Kettle - April 28, 2022

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has responded to a recent callout from Logan Paul by insisting he’d submit the YouTube sensation. While he may only be 2-0 since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Paddy Pimblett has already turned into one of the biggest names in the promotion. His ability to market himself and showcase his personality has made him quite a popular figure, especially when you see the manner in which he secured his two wins with a knockout and a submission to his name.

Canelo Alvarez
Kamaru Usman

Canelo Alvarez tells Kamaru Usman to "sit down" after recent back-and-forth: "You want the pay day right?"

Cole Shelton - April 27, 2022

Canelo Alvarez is getting tired of Kamaru Usman taking shots at him. For months now, Usman has been vocal in his desire to box Canelo Alvarez. He believes it would be a massive fight as it would be the pound-for-pound best in MMA and boxing fighting one another. Although even Dana White had said he thinks that would end badly for Usman, the welterweight champ has continued to trash-talk Alvarez on Twitter.

Canelo Alvarez
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Canelo Alvarez responds after Kamaru Usman warns him against taunting his manager Ali Abdelaziz

Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022

Canelo Alvarez has responded to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s warning. The UFC champion and the boxing champion have been in talks for a fight over the last few months. While Alvarez first shot down a fight with Usman, he’s since been more open to the fight. However, he’s also noted that he’s not going to fight him anytime soon.

Canelo Alvarez, Kamaru Usman, UFC, Boxing
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Canelo Alvarez reacts to Ali Abdelaziz stating he's a chicken for turning down Kamaru Usman fight: "Who the f*ck is this?"

Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022

Canelo Alvarez has reacted to Ali Abdelaziz’s comments that he’s scared of Kamaru Usman. Over the last few months, the Mexican superstar and the UFC welterweight champion have been in talks for a fight. While Alvarez has seemed more open to it as time has progressed, there’s no real timetable for the bout.

Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, Boxing, UFC
Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will "do bigger business than Mayweather vs. McGregor", says promoter

Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022

Bob Arum has all the confidence in the world that Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou would be a massive fight. After Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte he brought Francis Ngannou into the ring as both men have shown interest in making a fight happen. There’s no question it would be a spectacle and for Arum – who is the promoter of Fury – he thinks it would be bigger than Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor.

Martyn Ford Iranian Hulk
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Martyn Ford vs. The Iranian Hulk boxing match cancelled: “He just hides and runs away”

Susan Cox - April 26, 2022

It was to be Martyn Ford vs The Iranian Hulk on April 2nd, 2022 at the O2 Arena in London, England. The boxing match was postponed to Saturday, April 30th and has now been cancelled just days before the show. Promoters took to social media with the news:

Jake Paul, Logan Paul
Jake Paul

Quinton Jackson praises “very entertaining” Paul brothers: “It seems like they resuscitated boxing”

Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has praised Jake Paul and Logan Paul for what they’ve helped bring to combat sports. Over the course of the last few years we’ve seen the rise of the Paul brothers in boxing, pro wrestling and, to a certain extent, mixed martial arts. Their main focus has been on the squared circle with the pair fighting a string of big names between them, most notably Floyd Mayweather and Tyron Woodley.

Francis Ngannou, Dana White, UFC
Dana White

Chael Sonnen believes Dana White likely felt “betrayed” by Francis Ngannou stepping in the ring with Tyson Fury

Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Dana White may have felt betrayed by Francis Ngannou appearing in the ring with Tyson Fury on Saturday night. Over the weekend, one of the biggest combat sports events of the year went down at Wembley Stadium in London, England. A crowd of over 94,000 people were in attendance to see Tyson Fury defend The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles against Dillian Whyte and in the end, ‘The Gypsy King’ made it look easy before securing a sixth-round knockout win over his rival.

Canelo Alvarez
Kamaru Usman

Canelo Alvarez not interested boxing Kamaru Usman "right now", focused on legacy fights

Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022

Canelo Alvarez doesn’t have a ton of interest in boxing Kamaru Usman. Usman and Alvarez are the current top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA and boxing, respectively, so with that, the UFC’s welterweight champ has called out the Mexican to box. He believes it would be a massive fight and one he thinks he can actually win, but Dana White hasn’t shown much interest in making it happen.

Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, Boxing, UFC
Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou confirms re-signing with UFC is a possibility, but not without Tyson Fury fight: "It's not an option"

Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2022

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has left the door open to return to the promotion. However, it’s not without a price. ‘The Predator’ was last seen in action at UFC 270 in January of this year. Ngannou captured a unanimous decision victory over his former training partner Ciryl Gane, retaining his title. Following the bout, he confirmed that he was unlikely to return to the UFC.

Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Boxing, KO
Dillian Whyte

Dillian Whyte wants a rematch with “dirty” Tyson Fury: “Terrible job from the referee”

Susan Cox - April 25, 2022

Dillian Whyte is saying he would like a rematch with Tyson Fury. Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a perfect right uppercut after six one-sided rounds against Dillian Whyte in front of a record 94,000 crowd at Wembley.

Island Boys, Boxing, Mitt work
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Island Boys show off mitt work ahead of rumored boxing debuts (Video)

Susan Cox - April 25, 2022

Island Girl – great Elton John song….. but that’s not what we’re talking about – it’s Island Boys….. The “Island Boys” could soon become the “Boxing Boys.” At least that’s what they’re trying to portray on social media.

Jorge Masvidal, Jake Paul
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal reveals the best thing he's seen from Jake Paul in boxing: "He actually had real adversity"

Fernando Quiles - April 24, 2022

Jorge Masvidal is actually impressed by Jake Paul’s boxing in one aspect. Paul has gone from YouTube star to a professional boxer. While he has been using combat sports to push his brand, Paul has been able to deliver the goods thus far. In late 2021, he knocked out Tyron Woodley, a former UFC Welterweight Champion, with one punch in a boxing rematch.

Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, Boxing, UFC
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Tyson Fury shoots down fighting the winner of Usyk-Joshua 2, expresses interest in exhibition bout with Francis Ngannou

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2022

Tyson Fury has no desire of fighting the winner of Usyk-Joshua 2, but has instead expressed interest in a exhibition bout with Francis Ngannou. Fury (32-0-1 Boxing) successfully defended his WBC and The Ring Heavyweight Titles earlier this afternoon in London, scoring a sixth round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte (see that here).

Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Boxing, KO
Dillian Whyte

Pro boxers react after Tyson Fury KO's Dillian Whyte

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2022

Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte went down this afternoon live from Wembley Stadium in London, England. The highly anticipated heavyweight contest had ‘The Gypsy King’ putting his WBC and The Ring Heavyweight Titles on the line against ‘The Villain’.